Handheld

In a few weeks Nintendo will reveal more details about the Switch 2, but just before then, an FCC listing has provided some key specs, particularly related to communication features. The documents reveal the return of some features and the upgrade of others.

Retroid has posted another teaser for one of its new retro gaming handhelds. This time, the company has confirmed display specifications for the Retroid Pocket Classic, which will surpass the Ayaneo Pocket DMG and Analogue Pocket in crucial areas.

Jsaux's latest product is a battery mod kit that replaces the battery of the Asus ROG Ally with a much bigger one. The kit also comes with an aluminum heatsink and a bigger back cover for the handheld gaming PC.

Retroid has clarified ongoing display issues affecting the Pocket Mini. While the company hoped that it could fix the reason behind some shaders failing to work properly, it has now provided a solution in lieu of a direct fix.

Retroid has revealed more details about its Game Boy Color and Analogue Pocket lookalike. Not only will the Retroid Pocket Classic be sold in six classic colour options, but Retroid has also created an optional 6-button model inspired by the Sega Saturn.

Unlike most modern games, Stardew Valley doesn't have a large development team to test patches. Even so, serious bugs have been rare for the farming and life simulator. Its creator identified issues resulting from a recent Stardew Valley Switch update and has released a fix today.

MagicX has now revealed specifications for a device aimed squarely at Nintendo DS emulation. While the MagicX Zero 40 looks unusual, its tall display is perfectly suited to showing the two displays of a Nintendo DS simultaneously.

Ayaneo has updated its Pocket series with the Pocket Micro Classic. Available to pre-order now in a choice of three colours, the Ayaneo Pocket Micro Classic should be even more portable than the Pocket Micro, thanks to the removal of the latter's twin joysticks.

ChatGPT and AI features have made their way to ball point pens with the One Smart AI Pen. The Kickstarter campaign for this steel and plastic, 30-gram pen is live with a goal of $10,000.

GoRetroid has revealed the design of its upcoming gaming handheld with a design akin to the Game Boy Color. Teased as ''coming soon'', the handheld will be available in a variety of colors when it launches.

Game Console is preparing to release a budget retro gaming handheld. This time, the company has decided to borrow heavily from the RG40XX V, albeit with perhaps an even less ergonomic design than Anbernic's recent handheld.

The clamshell gaming handheld market has settled on the design pioneered by Nintendo and the Game Boy Advance SP. A new concept seeks to change that approach though, with a horizontal layout and two foldable elements.

Samsung Display has revealed the Flex Gaming, having received approval for the design last year in the US. Not only has the subsidiary confirmed initial specifications for the concept, but it has also hinted that it can run high-end PC games.

The Steam Deck has been around for three years, but hasn't received a single hardware performance upgrade since launch. The console's aging 6 nm APU based on Zen 2+ and RDNA 2 unsurprisingly struggles in many modern titles. Although a recent shipping manifest hinted at a refreshed APU for the Steam Deck, an industry expert was quick to shoot it down.

Monster Hunter fanatics would enjoy the freedom of taming beasts on handhelds. Sadly, Steam Deck performance is even worse on the system than on a desktop PC. Mobile Monster Hunter Wilds gamers currently have few options except waiting for patches.

Ayaneo has clarified reports about the discontinuation of the Ayaneo Flip series. According to the Chinese manufacturer, production will continue and there will be future iterations.

Early details about a new Helegaly gaming handheld have emerged online. Sporting a design that leans heavily into the recent Powkiddy X35H, the device is said to get close to the Anbernic RG405V and RG405M in terms of performance.

The RX6H by Game Console is a new cheap retro gaming handheld built around a 3.5-inch display. Considered relatively comfortable by early reviewers, the Game Console RX6H also already supports ArkOS thanks to its usage of a Rockchip RK3326 chipset and 1 GB of RAM.

The Steam Deck Folio is a new case designed for the Steam Deck that takes the concept of lightweight to the extreme. Aimed at those who like to take their Steam Deck travelling but dislike cases, the Steam Deck Folio also contains a built-in kickstand and integrated thumbstick locks.

Ayaneo has commented on the ongoing availability of Flip DS and Flip KB. Until now, the company has offered little by way of an explanation for why numerous orders of its Nintendo DS lookalikes have remained unfulfilled.

Retroid has revealed new details about its next clamshell gaming handheld. Not only will the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 be available in four colours, but it will also be available with a choice between two powerful chipsets. All Retroid Pocket Flip 2 models will feature a bright AMOLED display too.

Samsung has now officially presented 9100 PRO series SSDs in 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB capacities. All sporting PCIe 5.0 speeds, the fastest 8 TB variant will not be available until at some point this year.

Retailers are a popular target for buyers desperate to learn Switch 2 details. However, a former Nintendo worker believes stores aren't trustworthy sources to confirm a Switch 2 price. Appearing on a popular podcast, this employee shared his prediction for a release date.

Ayaneo has confirmed that it has a new compact retro gaming handheld in the works. Currently referred to as the Ayaneo Classic, the device appears to be a cheaper and simpler version of the Ayaneo Pocket Micro that could rival the tiny Anbernic RG28XX.

The G350 is another vertical gaming handheld based around the evergreen Rockchip RK3326 chipset. Also sporting a 3.5-inch and 640 x 480 display, the G350 is said to surpass the usability of the Game Console R36S while adopting a smaller footprint than the Anbernic RG353V.

Advancements to the Nintendo Switch 2's CPU, GPU, and RAM have game developers excited. Not only will the Switch 2 likely be able to run games more smoothly than the original Switch, but the increase in processing power also means that games will be easier to port.

Retroid has now confirmed various details about its Nintendo DS lookalike. Not only does the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 feature an OLED display, but it also features Hall effect joysticks and triggers. A separate leak has offered an insight into the clamshell gaming handheld's release date, too.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch this year, but its exact release date and other details remain a mystery. A new report suggests that the console may debut with a price increase over its predecessor.

After the Analogue Pocket comes the Game Bub. Over the past 18 months, engineer Eli Lipsitz has been working on a retro handheld in the iconic Game Boy form factor, which is supposed to play original cartridges for the Nintendo Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance. It can also emulate games from an SD card.

Nintendo is ending its My Nintendo Gold Points reward system after seven years. The game giant has provided no reason for the discontinuation which will take effect in late March 2025.

CheckMag The market for gaming handhelds is booming. New devices are springing up everywhere and more and more manufacturers are venturing into the segment. Too much choice can be paralyzing, so knowing what makes a good handheld is certainly worthwhile.

The GPD Win Mini 2025 can now be purchased via a popular third party within the gaming handheld community. Available with up to 64 GB of RAM, the new Win Mini 2025 also packs superior cooling and AMD's latest Ryzen AI HX 370 APU.

Powkiddy has opened pre-orders for the V20 globally. Priced at under $55, the Powkiddy V20 combines a 3.5-inch IPS display and a 5,000 mAh battery with an Allwinner A133P chipset found across the TrimUI Smart Pro, TrimUI Brick and MagicX Mini Zero 28.

Retroid has introduced a new gaming system, which sports a foldable display and offers the usual control layout. The company has also announced a second upcoming handheld console.

A new gaming handheld has been announced. The GameMT E6 Max is based on Android and has adequate controls for more demanding video games. It supports games for many different systems, which can be run from an SD card.

Xbox Cloud Gaming allows gamers to play anywhere, but not necessarily to play everything. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers who purchased the Avowed Premium Edition have to wait until its release date to stream the title. Why is the game not available on Microsoft's cloud gaming service?

Third-party Switch 2 accessories could appear for sale even before the console launches. The infamous leaker of Switch 2 CAD photos is now selling a physical version of the console on the black market. How much accessory manufacturers are willing to pay for early access may shock gamers.

Sliding gaming handhelds are nothing new, but the Sugar Cubes N97 Elite offers a dash of nostalgia. It features a Nokia N97-like design, but the handheld doesn't really come with the most powerful mobile hardware.

Not every Switch gamer is anxious to upgrade to a new system. A February Nintendo Direct could introduce titles to breathe new life into the existing Switch console. Sadly, famous leaker Nate the Hate is no longer confident that the event will happen.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price tag may have been leaked via retailer placeholder. Whereas other similar leaks have come from some sketchy sources, this latest one has an air of credibility to it thanks to the addition of a couple of supporting images. Of course, only an official post from Nintendo itself will resolve what the final Switch 2 price will be.

Huawei remains the pioneer of the tri-fold smartphone. While recent rumours suggested that it could be dipping its toes into the world of gaming handhelds, these appear to have been wide of the mark.

The launch of the Switch 2 won't automatically mean the end of the road for the Switch as Nintendo says it will continue to sell the old handheld console. This will be different from what happened in the case of the Wii U which was discontinued few months before the release of the Nintendo Switch.

Lenovo has only just started shipping the Legion Go S in the US running Windows. While a SteamOS variant is coming later this year, Bazzite is already showing itself to be a viable and more powerful alternative for those who have picked up the Windows version.

Nintendo is gearing up for the launch of its highly anticipated Switch 2 console, scheduled for release in Q2 2025. The company’s president recently stated that Nintendo will do its best to be ready for the start of sales, avoid the shortages that buyers of the original Switch faced in 2017.

For those wondering how Marvel's Spider-Man 2 performs on gaming handhelds, specifically the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, a recent analysis appears to paint a somewhat gloomy picture. The experience is far from pleasing on the Steam Deck, and although the ROG Ally manages decent performance, it is not without its Windows-specific downsides - for now.

Could the Switch 2 emulate PC gaming better than the PS5 or Xbox Series X? A joy-con mouse mode would make controlling complex strategy games less stressful. A recent IGN interview asked a Civilization 7 executive producer about the improved joy-con controller.

More than five months after it was announced, Lenovo has begun selling the charging connector for the Legion Go handheld PC. The accessory, which is available to buy on Amazon, attaches to the controllers of the Legion Go, turning them into a single controller while providing extra battery life.