Phil Retro
If someone told you there’s a small handheld gadget, not much bigger than a deck of cards, that plays Turtles in Time, Streets of Rage, Crash Bandicoot, and Mario Kart 64, that’s real, and it costs less than you’d think. These are called retro handhelds. This guide is for anyone who’s heard about them secondhand … Read more
Around $70 is one of the most compelling price points in retro handheld gaming right now. While most handhelds below $50 are confined to simple sub-PS1 vertical or horizontal plastic slabs, the $50 to $70 tier unlocks genuine hardware diversity. In this price bracket, you gain access to durable clamshell shells with magnetic sleep sensors, … Read more
Pre-Order & Hardware Update (September 2026): Official pre-orders are now open for both the Retroid Pocket Duo and Retroid Pocket Duo Lite. Retroid has confirmed a massive 6,000mAh battery for both models, alongside finalized pricing, launch discount codes, and delivery schedules. The Duo Lite begins shipping on September 17, followed by the standard Duo in … Read more
When choosing a budget vertical handheld under $100, the Miyoo Mini+ vs. TrimUI Brick is the definitive matchup. While both deliver rock-solid performance across 8-bit, 16-bit, and PlayStation 1 libraries, they take very different approaches to the retro gaming experience. Until recently, the Miyoo Mini+ was the uncontested starter handheld and pocket EDC of choice. … Read more
For HandheldRanks American readers we’ve just found a Labor day deal too good to pass on! The legendary Miyoo Mini+ and Miyoo Mini Flip V2 for under both under $50! Where these devices truly excel is in how nice they feel in the hand and to play on. The specs are perhaps nothing to write … Read more
The Retroid Pocket Duo is coming. Ever since dual screen handhelds started taking off last year in 2025 people have been eagerly awaiting a dual screen Retroid device. After months of rumours and whispering an official announcement in Retroid’s discord has come. While details are sparse beyond the device’s name and its dual screens there … Read more
Understanding the TrimUI Brick Series The Brick series is TrimUI’s line of vertical handhelds. The first iteration of the device, simply called the TrimUI Brick, was well received by fans back in late 2024 as a budget friendly yet premium feeling device. Since then TrimUI has released three more models in the Brick series: The … Read more
You’ve just discovered the magic of modern retro handhelds, but when you actually go to buy one, you quickly realize something: this is a lot more confusing than buying a typical game console. You won’t find these devices on local store shelves or at your usual big-box electronics retailers. These brands aren’t like Nintendo or … Read more
Due to the ongoing “RAMpocalypse”, an AI driven supply chain crunch gripping the tech world in 2026, the AYN Thor gets its third price hike this year, as well a downgrade. The AI boom and spending spree has massively inflated component prices, particularly for DRAM and flash storage. As a result, the tech industry is … Read more
Update: This article was originally published before the official announcement of the RG Rotate. It has since been updated to reflect the latest information. The Anbernic RG Rotate is one of the most interesting and unusual devices to come out in 2026. The star of the show is its unique swivel-screen mechanism. But beneath the … Read more