Phil Retro 
Did reviewers judge it too harshly and does it deserve reconsideration in 2026? When the Anbernic RG DS launched in late 2025, it arrived to a storm of criticism. Review units shipped with a screen desynchronization bug that made gameplay feel broken, early firmware was rough around the edges, and the device’s modest Rockchip RK3568 … Read more
From NES to PC and Switch emulation find the device that suits your needs With so many retro handhelds available it’s hard to keep track of which device actually suits your needs. A key factor in that is performance, and most importantly having enough of it to play the games you’re looking to play. Many … Read more
Do you want to get the most out of your AYN Thor or AYANEO Pocket DS? – Check out this handy guide! Dual-screen handhelds officially moved past the ‘gimmick’ phase in 2025. What started as a niche for DS emulation has evolved into a versatile hardware category. Beyond just clamshell folding screens, the community has … Read more
How does the former value king stack up over one year later? In the world of ARM-based handhelds, a year is a lifetime. When the Retroid Pocket 5 (RP5) launched in late 2024, it was hailed as the “perfect” mid-range device. It brought a gorgeous 5.5” AMOLED display to a price point that made the competition look … Read more
Edit: The Retroid Pocket G2 and the 12GB Retroid Pocket 6 have both recently been discontinued, read more here. The Real Difference: Chipset Maturity Retroid didn’t plan for these to fill different roles — the RP6 was supposed to launch way earlier, but a major redesign pushed it back. Now you’ve got two completely different … Read more
Our picks: Best Retro Handhelds You can Buy in 2026 Best Overall Retro Handheld: Runner Ups for best overall retro handheld: Retroid Pocket G2, Konkr Pocket Fit, AYN Odin 3 Best Budget Friendly Retro Handheld: Runner up for best budget friendly retro handheld: TrimUI Smart Pro S Best Performance Retro Handheld: Runner Ups for best … Read more