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This week in retro handhelds: new Anbernic teasers, fresh AYANEO hardware, Panther Lake leaks, huge RG DS firmware fixes, launcher updates, and more. Catch up now! 👇
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The holiday shopping frenzy is in full swing, and we've been trying to find and round up the absolute best deals on handhelds, games, accessories, and so much more.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The holiday shopping frenzy is in full swing, and we've been trying to find and round up the absolute best deals on handhelds, games, accessories, and so much more.
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rh-go.link/deals
A shadowy teaser hints at Mangmi’s next handheld, the Pocket Max. Geekbench sightings suggest Snapdragon 865-class performance.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
A shadowy teaser hints at Mangmi’s next handheld, the Pocket Max. Geekbench sightings suggest Snapdragon 865-class performance.
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Going live at 4pm Pacific!
Join Stubbs and @RetroTechDadYT as they take a live look at the TrimUI Smart Pro S!
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Join Stubbs and @RetroTechDadYT as they take a live look at the TrimUI Smart Pro S!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iQz...
December 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Going live at 4pm Pacific!
Join Stubbs and @RetroTechDadYT as they take a live look at the TrimUI Smart Pro S!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iQz...
Join Stubbs and @RetroTechDadYT as they take a live look at the TrimUI Smart Pro S!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iQz...
iam8bit is releasing Xcavator, a finished version of a lost NES game, for $100, with all profits funding the Video Game History Foundation.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
iam8bit is releasing Xcavator, a finished version of a lost NES game, for $100, with all profits funding the Video Game History Foundation.
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It looks like the dream of a modern Xperia Play is finally coming true. The first AYANEO Pocket Play trailer has dropped, giving us a look at the gaming-focused smartphone that tucks its controller away when you don't need it.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:27 AM
It looks like the dream of a modern Xperia Play is finally coming true. The first AYANEO Pocket Play trailer has dropped, giving us a look at the gaming-focused smartphone that tucks its controller away when you don't need it.
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Oblast is a new Commodore 64 remake of 1978's Blasto arcade game, featuring 384 procedural levels, advanced SID audio, and screen-shake explosions.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Oblast is a new Commodore 64 remake of 1978's Blasto arcade game, featuring 384 procedural levels, advanced SID audio, and screen-shake explosions.
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CATii aims to be a new all-in-one Android emulator app for dual-screen handhelds. It runs multiple emulator cores in one process with cloud sync for settings.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
CATii aims to be a new all-in-one Android emulator app for dual-screen handhelds. It runs multiple emulator cores in one process with cloud sync for settings.
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The budget market has exploded in 2025, but now Mangmi is coming from the woodwork with its Air X, a budget PSP-capable Android handheld. But is it worth it?
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December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The budget market has exploded in 2025, but now Mangmi is coming from the woodwork with its Air X, a budget PSP-capable Android handheld. But is it worth it?
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GammaOS Next just dropped for the RG406V, RG Slide, RG DS, and more! From Global BFI to a new HDMI Docking Mode, Gamma is squeezing every ounce of performance out of Anbernic’s Android handheld lineup.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
GammaOS Next just dropped for the RG406V, RG Slide, RG DS, and more! From Global BFI to a new HDMI Docking Mode, Gamma is squeezing every ounce of performance out of Anbernic’s Android handheld lineup.
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That's right it's wed- Actually it's time for a Tuesday Zu Reviews!
The RG DS has had some of its biggest issues FIXED which means Zu wants to finally take a look. How's it holding up? Is it finally worth it?
Time to find out
youtu.be/BxoGjb5v6DY
The RG DS has had some of its biggest issues FIXED which means Zu wants to finally take a look. How's it holding up? Is it finally worth it?
Time to find out
youtu.be/BxoGjb5v6DY
December 9, 2025 at 11:46 PM
That's right it's wed- Actually it's time for a Tuesday Zu Reviews!
The RG DS has had some of its biggest issues FIXED which means Zu wants to finally take a look. How's it holding up? Is it finally worth it?
Time to find out
youtu.be/BxoGjb5v6DY
The RG DS has had some of its biggest issues FIXED which means Zu wants to finally take a look. How's it holding up? Is it finally worth it?
Time to find out
youtu.be/BxoGjb5v6DY
The RK3326 is the chip that just refuses to go away. Nick reviews the new Game Console R36H ProMax to see if there's any gas left in the tank of this classic.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The RK3326 is the chip that just refuses to go away. Nick reviews the new Game Console R36H ProMax to see if there's any gas left in the tank of this classic.
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With its RK3566 chip, 3.5-inch screen, and Android + Linux support, the Abxylute E1 promises flexibility. Its looks, though? There's something that's awfully familiar about this one.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:03 AM
With its RK3566 chip, 3.5-inch screen, and Android + Linux support, the Abxylute E1 promises flexibility. Its looks, though? There's something that's awfully familiar about this one.
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Going live tonight at 6pm Pacific!
Join the guys and @RetroTechDadYT for the latest podcast episode. From TrimUI Smart Pro S and RG DS updates to RG477V news and more.
Catch it live!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdYY...
Join the guys and @RetroTechDadYT for the latest podcast episode. From TrimUI Smart Pro S and RG DS updates to RG477V news and more.
Catch it live!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdYY...
December 9, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Going live tonight at 6pm Pacific!
Join the guys and @RetroTechDadYT for the latest podcast episode. From TrimUI Smart Pro S and RG DS updates to RG477V news and more.
Catch it live!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdYY...
Join the guys and @RetroTechDadYT for the latest podcast episode. From TrimUI Smart Pro S and RG DS updates to RG477V news and more.
Catch it live!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdYY...
Nuon: a doomed attempt to merge DVD players and consoles. Eight games, one great Minter title, inconsistent hardware, eclipsed by PS2. A fascinating dead end.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Nuon: a doomed attempt to merge DVD players and consoles. Eight games, one great Minter title, inconsistent hardware, eclipsed by PS2. A fascinating dead end.
retrohandhelds.gg/game-over-go...
retrohandhelds.gg/game-over-go...
This week in retro handhelds: new Anbernic teasers, fresh AYANEO hardware, Panther Lake leaks, huge RG DS firmware fixes, launcher updates, and more. Catch up now! 👇
retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhe...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This week in retro handhelds: new Anbernic teasers, fresh AYANEO hardware, Panther Lake leaks, huge RG DS firmware fixes, launcher updates, and more. Catch up now! 👇
retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhe...
retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhe...
Miss out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday but are still trying to save some money while Christmas shopping? You're in luck as there are still a bunch of fantastic deals to take advantage of!
rh-go.link/Deals
rh-go.link/Deals
December 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Miss out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday but are still trying to save some money while Christmas shopping? You're in luck as there are still a bunch of fantastic deals to take advantage of!
rh-go.link/Deals
rh-go.link/Deals
The RG DS’s rocky launch may be getting a smoother landing thanks to firmware 1.4, which fixes the top-screen performance bug and optimizes Nintendo DS game handling.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The RG DS’s rocky launch may be getting a smoother landing thanks to firmware 1.4, which fixes the top-screen performance bug and optimizes Nintendo DS game handling.
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GammaOS Next is now available for the Anbernic RG DS, fixing screen issues, improving performance, and delivering a console-like Android 14 experience.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
GammaOS Next is now available for the Anbernic RG DS, fixing screen issues, improving performance, and delivering a console-like Android 14 experience.
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LEGO is releasing another buildable Retro Handheld and it's...exactly what you're expecting. BUT what about the impact on your wallet over the $60 LEGO GameBoy?
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December 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
LEGO is releasing another buildable Retro Handheld and it's...exactly what you're expecting. BUT what about the impact on your wallet over the $60 LEGO GameBoy?
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Join in at 6:30pm Pacific as Stubbs and Ban talk about some of the best handhelds from the year and talk some tech as their buying habits get worse every day.
It's a Bonus Episode, and you won't want to miss it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f2a...
It's a Bonus Episode, and you won't want to miss it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f2a...
December 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Join in at 6:30pm Pacific as Stubbs and Ban talk about some of the best handhelds from the year and talk some tech as their buying habits get worse every day.
It's a Bonus Episode, and you won't want to miss it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f2a...
It's a Bonus Episode, and you won't want to miss it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f2a...
With the end of the year approaching, it's time to look at what handheld to gift yourself...
Why not take a look and see what the Retro Handhelds community is currently putting at the top of their price point lists with a bit of help from our HOTY vote.
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Why not take a look and see what the Retro Handhelds community is currently putting at the top of their price point lists with a bit of help from our HOTY vote.
retrohandhelds.gg/the-best-han...
December 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
With the end of the year approaching, it's time to look at what handheld to gift yourself...
Why not take a look and see what the Retro Handhelds community is currently putting at the top of their price point lists with a bit of help from our HOTY vote.
retrohandhelds.gg/the-best-han...
Why not take a look and see what the Retro Handhelds community is currently putting at the top of their price point lists with a bit of help from our HOTY vote.
retrohandhelds.gg/the-best-han...
The RDI Halcyon was a costly, voice-controlled laserdisc “console” with only two games, launched and vanished in 1985. A rare, ambitious dead end in gaming.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The RDI Halcyon was a costly, voice-controlled laserdisc “console” with only two games, launched and vanished in 1985. A rare, ambitious dead end in gaming.
retrohandhelds.gg/game-over-rd...
retrohandhelds.gg/game-over-rd...
Zu's back with another R36 look, and this time it's full woodgrain.
How's it stack up? Is this the CRT experience you need? Now's the time to find out.
youtu.be/tPH4sHgC7VU
How's it stack up? Is this the CRT experience you need? Now's the time to find out.
youtu.be/tPH4sHgC7VU
December 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Zu's back with another R36 look, and this time it's full woodgrain.
How's it stack up? Is this the CRT experience you need? Now's the time to find out.
youtu.be/tPH4sHgC7VU
How's it stack up? Is this the CRT experience you need? Now's the time to find out.
youtu.be/tPH4sHgC7VU
Anbernic’s RG477V teaser confirms a sleek new vertical handheld is on the way, Get the full rundown on leaks and expected features.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Anbernic’s RG477V teaser confirms a sleek new vertical handheld is on the way, Get the full rundown on leaks and expected features.
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retrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg4...
Stay tuned for tonight's podcast, where we're chatting RG477V leaks, iiSU/Lair Launcher, M64, Pocket Vert specs, our Cyber Monday picks, year-end giveaway, December games, along with getting hands-on with the new Viture Luma Ultra XR, R36T Max, RG52 Mini, and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxs...
December 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Stay tuned for tonight's podcast, where we're chatting RG477V leaks, iiSU/Lair Launcher, M64, Pocket Vert specs, our Cyber Monday picks, year-end giveaway, December games, along with getting hands-on with the new Viture Luma Ultra XR, R36T Max, RG52 Mini, and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxs...