Phil Retro
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 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 like they were … 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