Handheld

MagicX has begun testing the XU Mini 2, Touch One, and Touch Two handheld devices. As per a new video, the XU Mini 2 features a vertical layout, while the Touch One and Touch Two have horizontal designs. The handhelds are expected to be released by year-end, with the final specs still under development.

Lenovo has responded to the recent alleged leaks surrounding a supposed upcoming Legion Go Lite, but it shrewdly avoided either confirming or denying the existence of a new Lenovo handheld gaming PC. Lenovo blamed the hype surrounding the alleged Legion Go Lite on incorrect information about the first-generation Legion Go.

ETA Prime on YouTube has recently demonstrated how to turn a broken Steam Deck into a fully functional mini PC on the cheap. You don't even need in-depth knowledge or specialised tools to accomplish the task, and the parts-bin Steam Deck can be found on eBay for as little as $142.

The Thumby Color is the latest effort by TinyCircuits, which has been behind the TinyTV 2 and TinyTV Mini, among other miniature devices. Built around a Raspberry Pi and running open-source software, the Thumby Color is compatible with over 100 games and owes its design to the classic Game Boy Advance.

Anbernic is preparing to launch another 4-inch gaming retro handheld. While the company has focused on horizontal devices recently, its next release will return to a vertical orientation with a design that looks like a Game Boy, as well as the AYANEO Pocket DMG.

The Lenovo Legion Go is a handheld console with detachable joysticks - unfortunately, they can't be linked together to create a single controller out of the box. JSAUX has applied its "advanced engineering" to the problem and come up with a potential solution. A set of the OEM's new Handle Straps can be ordered with or without a silicon bumper for the conjoined joysticks.

In the latest episode of the Broken Silicon podcast by Moore's Law Is Dead, Matthew Cassells from Alderon Games shared some insights on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Matthew says that the gaming handheld could be on par with Steam Deck in terms of performance, but its software could limit it.

AYANEO has followed up its recent Pocket Micro and Pocket DMG releases with another Pocket series gaming handheld. Building on the Pocket S, the Pocket EVO boasts a 7-inch OLED display, Qualcomm's most powerful gaming handheld chipset and improved cooling, among other features.

Anbernic has offered up another retro gaming handheld, shortly after releasing the RG40XX H. This time, it has refreshed the K101 Plus, which can play Game Boy Advance cartridges or play ROMs via a K card adapter.

The OneXGPU launched as an eGPU solution for systems that needed a GPU boost to offer better gaming performance. OneNetbook, the company behind the product, has just announced its successor, the OneXGPU 2, and it will be featuring a yet-to-be-released AMD Radeon 7800M graphics card.

Z-Pocket Game has quietly restocked the ZPG A1 Unicorn, its long-awaited alternative to the Anbernic RG Cube. Based around a MediaTek Helio G99, the ZPG A1 Unicorn runs Android and combines a 4-inch 1:1 display with 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and a 4,500 mAh battery for $129.

It appears that Lenovo is hinting at releasing two new gaming handhelds, both under its existing Legion Go brand. While there have been rumours for months that the company would introduce a Legion Go 'Lite', this 7-inch variant could also be joined by an 8-inch model that adds dual fans and a dedicated HDMI port.

The Ayaneo Pocket EVO has been fully detailed by the company. This new Android gaming handheld sports the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 gaming SoC, a 7-inch OLED screen, an 8600 mAh battery, and a lightweight design. It will be available on Indiegogo on August 8 with a starting early bird price of $389 for the base variant.

AMD has released the Technical Preview of Fluid Motion Frames 2, which promises noticeably better performance, especially in low-power devices. YouTuber ETA Prime has put it to the test on the Asus ROG Ally X handheld, and the technology offers noticeably better performance in many games.

AMD's Zen5-based Strix Point APUs have proven to be quite efficient which could prove to be a huge asset if and when the Strix APUs start to appear in handheld game consoles. To see what kind of a handheld performance the Strix APUs could bring, one YouTuber has put the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 through its paces in a bunch of games at just 17 W.

AYANEO has offered up yet another Android gaming handheld under its Pocket series. This time, the company has decided to target establised players like Anbernic and Powkiddy with the Pocket Micro, which it is selling for $189 with enough power to emulate pretty much anything you could throw at it.

AYANEO has finally released the Pocket DMG, its second Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2-powered gaming handheld after delivering the Pocket S earlier this year. Switching to a vertical layout this time, AYANEO has also equipped the Pocket DMG with an OLED display and innovative controls for under $350.

ASUS has just released Armoury Crate SE 1.5 (ACSE 1.5) for the ROG Ally, which it insisted would provide a 'more console-like' UI. However, there are plenty of early reports that ACSE 1.5 is causing issues for original ROG Ally units.

AYANEO has confirmed plans to share new details about the Pocket EVO, another high-end Android gaming handheld. Sporting the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 like the Pocket S, the AYANEO Pocket EVO will adopt a 120 Hz OLED display as an alleged 'world's first'.

AYANEO has decided to clear out some of its AIR Plus stock. Although AMD Ryzen 7 6800U versions of the gaming handheld still sell for their MSRPs, AMD Ryzen 3 7320U editions have returned to their original Indiegogo launch prices.

Various sources have confirmed that Powkiddy has a new version of the RGB10 Max 3 Pro in the works. Allegedly arriving as the RGB10 Max 4, Powkiddy is expected to distinguish the new gaming handheld from its predecessor by including more RAM, a larger battery capacity and a more powerful chipset.

Retroid has detailed the Official Dock, a first-party accessory that it intends to start selling for under $30. Arriving later this week, the Retroid Official Dock will bring various expansion options to recent Retroid gaming handhelds like the Retroid Pocket 4 and Retroid Pocket 4 Pro.

Most phone game controllers are bulky and hold the phone between the grips like the Razer Kishi, GameSir G8 and various other options. However an entrepreneur by the name of Josh King has spent the last 5 years creating a prototype PSP Go style slide out controller for the iPhone and hopes to bring it to market soon.

MagicX has finally started selling the XU Mini M, its alternative to both the Anbernic RG28XX and Miyoo Mini A30. Available worldwide for under $50, the MagicX XU Mini M has a 2.8-inch display, a reasonably powerful chipset and hall effect joysticks, among other features.

AYANEO has confirmed the global release dates for its long-awaited Pocket DMG and Pocket Micro retro gaming handhelds. Launching simultaneously in a few days' time, the pair resemble classic Nintendo systems like the Game Boy and Game Boy Micro, albeit with modern features like an OLED display and chipsets powerful enough to emulate titles from all manner of game consoles.

It seems that Z-Pocket Game is preparing to begin selling the ZPG A1 Unicorn again. Originally available for $129, the Anbernic RG Cube rival may well return in more colours too.

MagicX is developing yet another retro gaming handheld. Supposedly arriving with a $40 target price tag, the MagicX XU HD should be powerful enough to emulate Nintendo DS, Nintendo 64 and PlayStation 1 games.

JSAUX has released the first convertible version of its Docking Station for devices such as the Lenovo Legion Go, Steam Deck and ROG Ally. It is the first of its line in which the 'cradle' for such handheld consoles is detachable rather than the part with ports built into it. The new Station's inputs include USB-C with power delivery and Gigabit Ethernet.

The ONEXPLAYER F1 Ryzen 7 8840U Edition is another One-Netbook gaming handheld powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8840U APU. Equipped with a 120 Hz display, the device also has a decent-sized battery and modern ports, among other features.

It seems that Powkiddy is preparing to release yet another tall gaming handheld. This time, details about a so-called RGB20 Pro have been revealed before its official launch.

One-Netbook has updated the ONEXFLY, one of its smaller ONEXPLAYER gaming handhelds. While the device was previously available with the omnipotent AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, One-Netbook has decided to swap in a newer APU that should be more powerful in some instances.

The Nintendo Joy-Con charging stand could have arrived sooner, but better late than never, right? The charger also works for Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) controllers.

Anbernic has decided to offer yet another compact gaming handheld. Arriving shortly after the RG Cube, the RG40XX H starts at just $69.99 and should be powerful enough to emulate most retro game consoles up to the PlayStation Portable.

The Steam Fighting Games Fest has officially started, offering as much as 90% off stalwarts like Soul Calibur VI, Mortal Kombat 1, Injustice 2, and Guilty Gear Strive, along with excellent discounts on a few underrated indie fighting games.

Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, but Walmart has already brought the Nintendo Switch Lite down to $159. That is a generous $40.99 discount from what the gaming console usually sells for.

Nintendo Switch was released nearly 2,700 days ago, and it has now become one of Nintendo's longest-running video game consoles without a successor. This made the gaming handheld surpass NES, which was in the market for 2,686 days without being replaced by a new generation console.

JSAUX has put a number of its accessories on sale for Prime Day 2024. Some, like the 6-in-1 USB dock that can also house an M.2 SSD, are specifically intended for the Steam Deck, whereas others can work with other handheld consoles such as the MSI Claw, ROG Ally and Legion Go.

Analogue Pocket was first announced in October 2019 and was later released in December 2021. After launch, the gaming handheld that can play Game Boy games got multiple limited-edition variants, and now, it's getting another limited-edition aluminum version. But this refresh is a pricey one, costing $499.99.

YouTuber Naga previously tested a modded Nintendo Switch with 8 GB of RAM, overclocked CPU, and Ubuntu with PC games. The gaming handheld performed well and was able to turn many titles at steady frames. Now, Naga has decided to push this modded console to its limit by running more demanding games than before.

AYANEO has now revealed more information about the Pocket EVO, its latest Android gaming handheld. Not only has the company confirmed that the device will be available with a high-end chipset but also a 120 Hz OLED display, unlike many of the already established competition.

Anbernic is gearing to release yet another retro gaming handheld, roughly a month after the arrival of the RG Cube. This time, the company has delivered the RG40XX H, a 4-inch option that has been shown to emulate up to Dreamcast and PlayStation Portable games for a $64.99 starting price.

A known leaker and SteamVR data miner named Bradley Lynch reports that Valve is working on an Android emulator. Lynch has spotted five apps in a package on SteamDB, with two of them displaying new artwork that references Waydroid, an open-source and free Android emulator.

The recently announced AMD FSR 3.1 is now available on Lenovo Legion Go. When paired with frame generation, the gaming handheld now enjoys about 2x FPS boost and even higher when FSR is dialed to the performance mode.

AMD FSR 3.1 with frame generation has landed on Steam Deck. With this, the gaming handheld has seen a massive boost in performance on the supporting titles. For example, on Spider-Man Remastered at 720p and medium settings, ETA Prime showed a jump from around 45 FPS to about 75 FPS.

While Nintendo Switch is still seeing game releases, the hardware has started showing its age long ago. With no successor yet released, modders have taken things into their own hands to get a better gaming performance out of the handheld. The latest mod by Naga shows how well it performs with 8 GB RAM and Ubuntu.

AYANEO has lifted the lid on the Pocket EVO, is fourth Android-based retro gaming handheld. Seemingly, the company is hoping to distinguish the device from other high-end models like the AYN Odin2 and Odin2 Mini by including a 120 Hz OLED display.

HyperMegaTech has returned with a new set of Super Pocket retro gaming handhelds. Available to pre-order globally from July 31 ahead of an October 2024 release, the two new devices come pre-loaded with licensed Atari and Technos games, depending on the model chosen, and remain compatible with all existing Evercade cartridges.

AYANEO has now opened pre-orders for the Pocket DMG, its Game Boy inspired retro gaming handheld that it equips with an OLED display and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 chipset. Currently limited to a Chinese release, the AYANEO Pocket DMG will eventually be available globally through Indiegogo.