Handheld

Nintendo has announced that its Switch and Switch 2 consoles will be getting the Wii classic games, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. Both games will feature enhanced resolutions and new features, and will be available as a bundle or individually for both devices.

Switch 2 players will be treated to all three of the newer Resident Evil games in February next year, including the latest instalment, Requiem. These will be native ports of the games, unlike the cloud versions that are already available.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond arrives for the Switch and the Switch 2 in early December. The game was first announced in 2017 and got the subtitle ‘Beyond’ in 2024.

A handful of live photos of the AYN Thor provide our best look yet at the dual-screen Android gaming handheld. The images highlight the design and also provide a glimpse at the software in action.

Sci-fi junkies may find The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel particularly entertaining. Newly registered domains reveal the potential title of Super Mario Galaxy. This activity precedes a Nintendo Direct, after past broadcasts promoted the previous Mario movie.

The long-awaited Miyoo Mini Flip is moving closer to being released. First seen in the spring, the comparatively small clamshell gaming handheld has now been pictured in four launch colours before its impending global release.

The E5 Ultra improves upon the older E5 Plus in almost every area. Equipped with a Unisoc T620 chipset and 6 GB of RAM, the E5 Ultra runs Android 14 with a 720p display, Hall effect joysticks and a 5,000 mAh battery also at its disposal.

The Pico-Pal is a new retro gaming handheld based around a Raspberry Pi RP2350B microcontroller and an Espressif ESP32 with a 1:1 IPS display. Launching soon, the Pico-Pal does its best impression of a Game Boy Color with a transparent case.

A modder has showcased two Cyberdeck or mini laptop docks designed for the Lenovo Legion Go. Apparently with a view to sharing or selling the files, u/MysteriousAlarm897 has new dock complements an earlier version they revealed with 190 Wh of batteries crammed inside.

Battery life is often cited as a shortcoming with the Nintendo Switch 2. In response, a modder has expanded the console's battery capacity by over 50% with no apparent downsides.

While Nintendo's Direct events are historically scheduled to be slotted in a 60-minute window, they rarely last the entire time and September 12th's Direct might be Nintendo's longest yet.

A credible leaker has confirmed on both X and a Resetera thread of plans already in motion on Capcom's end to port as many as 6 major Resident Evil titles as native ports for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Lenovo has made a power bank for the Legion Go series that not only charges them at up to 65W but also has a built-in kickstand. This nifty feature is definitely a useful addition for owners of the Legion Go S, which doesn't have a kickstand.

Although Mario Kart World enticed buyers to purchase a Nintendo Switch 2, not all gamers are fans of kart racers. Following accurate predictions, a leaker hints that the next Nintendo Direct will feature another Mario game. Many gamers covet a 3D platformer that builds on Super Mario Odyssey.

The Gamestation Go gaming handheld made by Atari and My Arcade is now available to pre-order several months after it was first revealed. The device is priced under $200 and will be released in October.

The often criticized Nintendo Today! app will feature another perk to convince skeptical mobile users. Viewers can download it to watch Switch 2 game announcements during the next Nintendo Direct. The app is the latest effort by the company to control where gamers hear about news.

Anbernic has decided to lower the price of its next gaming handheld following suggestions that the RG476H could cost significantly more than the competing Ayaneo Pocket AIR Mini. The company has also confirmed key Anbernic RG476H specifications ahead of its release later this year too.

The Logitech G Cloud is now available to buy in black in the US. The price of the handheld remains unchanged, but it comes with a free gift.

It looks like Anbernic will soon be getting into the world of dual-display gaming handhelds. Likely undercutting the AYN Thor and Ayaneo Pocket DS on price, the so-called Anbernic DS is rumoured to have been in development for over a year with the aim of emulating Nintendo DS games.

Ayaneo has shared new information about its next compact gaming handheld. Rivalling the forthcoming Anbernic RG476H, the Ayaneo Pocket AIR Mini could be launching for less than $150 too, according to Ayaneo's CEO.

The Ayaneo Pocket Vert was first teased in late July 2025, and now, the company has shared the display specs of the retro gaming handheld. It's also said to offer "10x pixel-perfect Game Boy scaling."

Some Sam's Club members might be able to benefit from an earlier-than-expected release of Lego's faithful recreation of the Nintendo Game Boy console, which ruled the handheld console roost in its heyday more than three decades ago.

A shutdown of a Sega office in the UK provided a golden opportunity for a collector. After purchasing dev kits and games for Nintendo consoles, including the 3DS, local police raided the seller. He believes that Sega involved the authorities to reclaim legally purchased goods.

The studio that produces the UFL football title continues to wait for a Switch 2 dev kit. Strikerz Inc. CEO Eugene Nashilov claims that Nintendo ignores requests from free-to-play games. Other developers have described a confusing application process with no clear logic for who receives dev kits.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 starts at $1,100 and goes up to $1,350 for the Z2 Extreme variant. While this price tag is entering gaming laptop territory, Lenovo feels that it is justified considering the high-performance parts it houses.

Resident Evil 7 is available on the Switch and the Switch 2 via cloud gaming. While it runs well through streaming, a natively running port would allow for gaming on the go when the internet connection is lacking.

Retroid has slashed the price of the Pocket 4 Pro again, bringing it down to one of its lowest prices. While it is almost two years old, it is worth considering now that the issue with the Dual Screen Add-on has been fixed.

OneXPlayer has launched a new eGPU, the OneXGPU Lite. It packs the Radeon RX 7600M XT and comes with an 80 Gbps USB-C and one OCuLink port. The launch price is CNY 3,899, around $547.

AYN Technologies is now selling its latest 6-inch gaming handheld worldwide. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the AYN Odin 3 rivals the likes of the Retroid Pocket 5 with an AMOLED display and an 8,000 mAh battery for a $299 starting price.

The Anbernic RG476H should be available before the end of the month. In the meantime, Anbernic has now shown its new 4.7-inch and 120 Hz retro gaming handheld running games from various classic systems like the Dreamcast, PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo Wii. Pricing could be on the high side, though.

2026 could be a busy year for classic RPG fans, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reportedly heading to multiple consoles. According to NateTheHate2, the second part of the remake trilogy will arrive on Switch 2 and Xbox. Boosted Switch 2 specs should benefit the demanding open-world visuals of Rebirth.

The Konkr Pocket Fit Elite will be available in a special edition tied to the popular character, B.Duck. This version of the handheld will have a purple finish and be available in the highest configuration. However, it will cost a bit more than the other colors with the same RAM and storage.

The Nintendo 2DS is no longer supported officially by Nintendo in terms of repairs, with the company citing a lack of parts to maintain the service.

Another lawsuit centered around copyright infringement ends in success for Nintendo. The company claimed that Ryan Daly ran the Modded Hardware storefront and sold the Mig Switch. Previously, Nintendo shut down the Yuzu emulator developer Tropic Haze and websites hosting ROM files.

The AYN Odin 3 will now be available in five colors and not four. The manufacturer has chosen to release the phone in the two transparent colors it asked community members to vote on. It will also begin taking pre-orders on September 7.

After keeping fans in the dark, Ayaneo has finally revealed the processor that will power the Konkr Pocket Fit Elite. It has also announced pricing details and has begun accepting pre-orders on Indiegogo.

In a recent interview, ex-Nintendo developer Ken Watanabe sheds light on why the company avoids new IPs. Nintendo prioritizes inventing unique gameplay experiences, even if players use the same characters. Announced first-party Switch 2 games rely heavily on established Nintendo franchises.

TCL has announced a new technical partnership set to benefit its next-gen augmented-reality (AR) glasses at IFA 2025. The world's first RayNeo wearables with Audio by Bang & Olufsen are projected to launch worldwide by the fourth quarter of the year, but might be seen earlier than that in certain regions.

The Digiera HoloMax has debuted at IFA 2025 with a glasses-free 3D display, smart eye tracking, and real-time 2D-to-3D conversion powered by AstraDepth3D and AI. Available in three AMD-powered tiers, the handheld-laptop hybrid offers up to 64 GB RAM, 4 TB storage, and magnetic controllers for portable gaming.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition may be in a better technical state than the Gamescom demo suggested. At Pax West 2025, a newer build produced more stable frame rates. With optimization, the FromSoftware title could become one of the better showcases for Switch 2 specs.

The AYN Odin 3 will be getting a handful of first-party accessories. The list of accessories includes carrying cases, screen protectors, and TPU cases. However, one accessory won't be available, no thanks to a design choice.

The Ayaneo Konkr Pocket Fit Elite is set to launch with a starting price of under $399, and it's expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite. AYN has just confirmed that it will undercut Ayaneo's gaming handheld with the more affordable Odin 3.

Pre-orders are now open for the Legion Go 2, and pricing is worse than feared. With a $1,099.99 starting price for a Ryzen Z2 APU and 16 GB RAM, Lenovo has decided to charge $1,349.99 for its new OLED gaming handheld with the more powerful Ryzen Z2 Extreme and 32 GB of RAM.

Lenovo has now fully detailed its next Legion Go gaming handheld. Arriving later this month as the Legion Go Gen 2 and not the Legion Go 2, the gaming handheld also provides backwards compatibility with the original Legion Go via its TrueStrike detachable controllers.

The OneXPlayer X1 Air contains a few theoretical advantages over the OneXPlayer X1 Pro like more efficient processors and a built-in kickstand. Unfortunately, One-Netbook has replaced OCuLink eGPU connectivity with the lesser seen Mini SSD solution.

Sharge asserts that the next addition to its Disk series is much more than a portable SSD this time. It still fits in a pocket and fits an up to 4TB drive, yet also boasts the extra ports that might be left out of your latest laptop, tablet or handheld console. The Disk Pro also packs inbuilt cooling in its new transparent casing.

The ultrawide 32:9 experience has been brought to the handheld form factor. A creator has managed to DIY a Ryzen Z2 Extreme powered, Windows running, handheld with detachable controllers.

GPD has clarified that its new Win 5 gaming handheld will be available in three variants at launch, including with the lower-powered AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 APU. Unfortunately, it may not be possible to order the GPD Win 5 with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128 GB RAM globally, at least initially.

The battle between Ayaneo and Anbernic continues. With Anbernic having revealed the RG476H yesterday in response to Ayaneo announcing the Pocket AIR Mini, Ayaneo has now shot back by confirming display specifications before the Pocket AIR Mini's full release.