Phil Retro
If you know where to look, the sub-$50 category is currently offering unprecedented value. You no longer need to spend a premium to get a device that’s actually enjoyable to play on. These days $50 can get you a comfortable, capable device for playing anything from the NES up through the PS1 and in many … Read more
The high-end Android handheld market in 2026 has reached a point of refinement that seemed impossible just a few years ago. We are no longer talking about whether a device can handle PS2 or GameCube; we are now debating which machine offers the best PC and Switch experience. Two devices at the center of this … Read more
The popular handheld becomes the latest victim of the RAMpocalypse The RAM shortage, brought on by the AI boom, is worsening and retro handheld manufacturers are starting to feel the squeeze. This month alone various handheld makers have upped prices and discontinued products due to ongoing components shortages. Among the first to announce to announce … Read more
From budget choices to high-end PS2 emulation The PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling console of all time. Naturally, playing its massive library on the go has long been the “end game” for retro handheld enthusiasts. It’s not long ago since emulating PS2 on a portable device seemed unthinkable. Now however retro gamers are given countless … Read more
Spring has officially arrived, and Anbernic is celebrating with their Spring March Sale. If you have been holding out for a chance to pick up a new retro handheld or simply want to upgrade your current setup, this is a great opportunity to browse the catalog. The event brings solid discounts across the board to … Read more
Don’t miss out on great deals when retro handheld manufacturer Miyoo is offering at least 10% off in discounts on all handhelds and accessories in their official store between March 13-20th. In celebration of their new and updated storefront. Miyoo is the brand known for their excellent Game Boy style budget handhelds such as the … Read more
Six devices, six very different purposes. From a $51 arcade slab to a $760 experiment, here’s who each one is actually for. The dual-screen handheld market went from nonexistent to crowded last year. What started as a niche gimmick has turned into a genuine product category, with manufacturers targeting everything from DS purists to people … Read more
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