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The clip is the first of potentially three countdown videos that could make it to social media via Nintendo's official channel ahead of the title's July 17th release date.

The Mangmi Air X is confirmed to be receiving a global release later this year. Available for equivalent to $70 in China, the Air X combines a 5.5-inch and 1080p IPS display with a 5,000 mAh battery, a well-supported Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and Hall effect controls.

Once again, leaks have hinted at an upcoming Nintendo Direct event, possibly scheduled for the last week of July. The event could bring big announcements about third-party games including Elden Ring, Hades II, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and more.

New evidence concerning a mysterious GPD gaming handheld has emerged on Geekbench. Codenamed G1618-05, the AMD Strix Halo-powered device appears to be the long-awaited GPD Win 5, given the company's recent model numbers.

The OneXSugar Sugar 1 is a dual-screen gaming handheld whose design can be rotated to support various postures. Showcased late last year with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the Sugar 1 is finally up for release later this month.

Anbernic has now showcased its latest gaming handheld following the releases of the RG35XX Pro and RG Slide last month. Sporting a CNC shell in two colour options, the RG477M is rumoured to build off recent high-end Anbernic devices like the RG557 with a 120 Hz display and a powerful chipset.

Nintendo’s developers acknowledged that Donkey Kong Bananza does suffer from performance hiccups on the Nintendo Switch 2 when loading up denser environments or when there is a lot happening on screen.

Fans anxious to see Donkey Kong in cinemas have a new reason for optimism. A Universal Pictures and Nintendo copyright filing references an unnamed Donkey Kong movie. Gamers can also find the popular gorilla at theme parks leading up to the Donkey Kong Bananza release date.

CheckMag After reading reviews saying it was a good action game, just not a good Resident Evil game, I decided to give Resident Evil 6 a go. The low system requirements would make a great battery sipping handheld game, except it's unplayable.

Some gamers may not have to wait until the Donkey Kong Bananza release date to experience the Switch 2 title. A stack of sealed retail cases has appeared on eBay, with buyers paying extra for the opportunity. The retail Switch 2 leak comes before most players will have access on July 17th.

Best Buy's deal on the Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows) with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is a no-brainer for anyone who wants to purchase a handheld gaming PC. And since one can officially install SteamOS on it, there's no point buying the SteamOS version of the handheld.

Nintendo is seeking opinions on the highly debated Game-Key Cards in its home country. The Japanese survey investigates what aspects of the format confuse gamers. Physical media supporters oppose these Switch 2 games, which rely on internet connectivity.

According to Retro Game Corps, the new Flip 2 variant offers solid performance where it counts, with a few caveats that might matter depending on what you play.

A new hardware mod gives the Nintendo Switch Lite long-missing features like HDMI output, OLED display, and a capacitive glass touchscreen. The no-solder design could make it one of the most comprehensive Switch Lite mods demonstrated to date.

While no specific dates were mentioned, IO Interactive is expected to provide solutions in the near future to users grappling with performance issues on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform.

Borderlands is an addictive mix of looter shooters and action-RPG games. To celebrate the upcoming Borderlands 4 release date, a new Humble Bundle packages eight mainline titles and spin-offs. Some games have rarely sold for less than the bundle's $16 price separately.

New kernel patch brings native power controls to Legion Go S on Linux for much more convenient performance profile switching and more.

With the higher Switch 2 price, pricey Nintendo accessories add to the financial burden. A new iFixit teardown concludes that the Switch 2 Pro controller doesn't offer enough value. Nintendo makes repairs tedious, and cheaper controllers use more durable Hall effect analog sticks.

KT-Pocket has confirmed that it is still developing a successor to its KT-R1 gaming handheld. Eventually launching as the KT-R1S, the device will feature a revised design to accommodate more powerful hardware, too.

A Switch 2 case should safeguard the pricey console from damage. The Dbrand Killswitch sometimes does the opposite, causing the Joy-Cons to detach effortlessly. The company will ship updated controller grips and a revised Switch 2 dock adapter to buyers at no charge.

Nintendo's latest piracy crackdown has claimed a high-traffic source of Switch ROMs. Before the FBI domain seizure, the website linked to files compatible with a Switch emulator. The action follows similar measures taken against emulator developers and distributors of modded cartridges.

The move comes after Nintendo removed its Nintendo Gold Points rewards program earlier this year.

There are a lot of gaming handhelds in the market, and a lot of them are quite expensive. While the Steam Deck is still the cheapest option for PC games, the discounted price tag for the Lenovo Legion Go adds a lot to the overall package, especially considering the better performance and detachable controllers.

Ayaneo has now released its latest high-end clamshell gaming handheld worldwide. Available with dual display and built-in keyboard options, the Ayaneo Flip 1S features a 144 Hz OLED display with improved controls, ergonomics and a choice between AMD's Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APUs.

The XF43 is a new retro gaming handheld with an affordable price tag. Available for under $50 at launch, the Game Console XF43 combines a 4.3-inch IPS display with a 3,000 mAh battery, dual joysticks and an alleged 4 GB of DDR3 RAM.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is a showcase for improved Switch 2 performance. Digital Foundry ran several benchmarks to see how the Steam Deck fares against the new handheld. Depending on how gamers use the systems, one option has more practical benefits.

Retroid has released two videos showing the Dual Screen Add-on accessory in use. In the videos, the screen is used to play a handful of games, some of which support dual-screen content such as Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Mario Kart 7.

The cheaper version of the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 is finally here after an extended wait. Available for as little as $179 when applying an early launch discount, the new version maintains the device's 5.5-inch and 1080p AMOLED display but switches to MediaTek Dimensity silicon to hit a lower price point than its Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered sibling.

The Miyoo Mini Flip is set to become one of the smallest clamshell gaming handhelds around when it launches. In the meantime, new pictures of the ultra-compact gaming handheld have emerged online showing the Mini Flip in multiple colours.

The Switch 2 has landed on the U.S. Amazon storefront following more than a month-long delay. Lucky buyers will receive an invitation to purchase the console at standard Switch 2 prices. Both Nintendo and Amazon denied a report suggesting that the companies were feuding.

The second variant of the popular Retroid Pocket Flip 2 is finally almost upon us. After promising to release the variant in April, Retroid has now confirmed that MediaTek Dimensity 1100 versions of the Pocket Flip 2 will be available later this week at up to a $50 discount on their Snapdragon 865 counterparts.

The new MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition has now turned up in an early review following its surprise release in China. Showcasing AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, the Claw A8 fares well against existing AMD gaming handhelds while struggling to match the efficiency of Intel Lunar Lake.

If the latest leaks are accurate, Nintendo could finally bring themes to the Switch 2, but that will likely only happen sometime next year. Regardless, fans will finally get what they have been waiting for since the original Switch.

Anbernic is running a summer sale across all of its line-up, with significant discounts on its older products, and minor savings available on the newly released RG Slide.

The 'leak' seems to be the product of a mix of Nintendo dropping hints and sleuthing by fans determined to hunt for cues from the trailer.

An Indian modder took the ROG Ally battery to 90Wh, but just in case you want to do the same, none other than the original creator warns against trying this at home.

A detailed comparison reveals surprising results between the Steam Deck OLED and Nintendo Switch 2, especially when power limits come into play.

The Nintendo Switch 2 might be significantly exposed to tariff-induced cost increases thanks to a larger-than-expected tariff now in play for Vietnam.

The Nintendo Switch 2 might just have a significant edge over some current-generation consoles thanks to its DLSS gains.

Super Smash Bros. remains conspicuously absent from the Nintendo Switch Online lineup of N64 games. A new leak has given fans hope that it may come to the streaming service on Switch consoles. An official video about Nintendo Classics seems to show box art from the 1999 release.

The GamerCard tries to stand out from other gaming handhelds with its ultra-slim design. Made by Grant Sinclair, the nephew of Sir Clive Sinclair who made the ZX Spectrum computer, the handheld ditches traditional thumbsticks and action buttons for two large silicone pads.

The new Destiny series game officially releases on August 28, 2025 with new characters, skills and more on both iOS and Android.

The Snapdragon 662-powered Mangmi Air X is now available in China. It's an affordable Android gaming handheld that costs CNY 499, around $70, and it comes with Hall effect triggers and joysticks.

A Redditor claims to have unlocked surprising battery life on the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme with an 80Wh mod and SteamOS.

Nintendo movies premiering at cinemas worldwide may become a regular occurrence. The company's President alluded to future projects at a recent shareholders meeting. Nintendo will release a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2026 and a film based on The Legend of Zelda in 2027.

The T16 Max is a new gaming handheld with a rather unusual design, and questionable aesthetics in terms of copyright. The device also has a display with a fairly high resolution and numerous input options.

Resident Evil: Survival Unit is expected to released on both Android and iOS later this year.

The Switch 2 price has stretched the budget of gamers accustomed to more affordable Nintendo consoles. In a conference with investors, the Nintendo boss emphasized that the company is not abandoning the original handheld. The gaming giant also has a wide variety of properties, including in movie theaters and at theme parks.

The Ayaneo Flip 1S DS and Flip 1S KB are two new clamshell gaming handhelds distinguished from each other by a secondary display for the former and a built-in keyboard for the latter. Ayaneo has finally confirmed when the pair will be launching on Indiegogo, too.

The Nintendo Switch 2 exceeds performance expectations in yet another title thanks to Nvidia's DLSS gains in play.