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During its latest sharing session, Ayaneo revealed more details of the Next II Windows handheld. The upcoming device still doesn't have a launch date, but when it comes, it will pack a massive 115Wh battery and dual cooling fans.

Roblox CEO David Baszucki’s appearance on The New York Times’ Hard Fork podcast has sparked backlash after he framed the platform’s child predator crisis as an “opportunity” and floated the idea of gambling-like mechanics as “fun” if implemented in an educational, legal way. The interview, intended to showcase new AI age-verification tools, instead highlighted growing concerns over Roblox’s safety practices, moderation gaps, and its handling of risks to its overwhelmingly young user base.

Ayaneo has shared global release plans for its latest vertical retro gaming handheld. The announcement comes just days after the company confirmed full device specifications for the Ayaneo Pocket Vert too.

Black Friday features Switch and Switch 2 sales on some of the most popular Nintendo games. Newer releases like Donkey Kong Bananza and Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 are part of the fun. Zelda games, including Tears of the Kingdom, are also at some of their lowest prices to date.

Ayaneo is edging closer to releasing its next large-format gaming handheld. Packing AMD's most powerful Strix Halo chipset, the Ayaneo Next II will also feature a 9-inch and 165 Hz OLED display seemingly taken directly from the RedMagic Astra.

A discount on Nintendo’s latest console wasn’t expected on Black Friday. With a Sam’s Club sale on eShop gift cards, buyers can purchase the Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle for $400. The reduced Switch 2 price looks more attractive when considering the rising cost of the original handheld.

A popular YouTuber has showcased the recent performance improvements that Asus and Microsoft have introduced to ROG Ally and ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. Available even on the base ROG Ally, the ROG Xbox Ally X benefits from around 15-20% FPS gains without an increase in power consumption.

A new report suggests that Game Kiddy is on the verge of returning to the world of horizontal retro gaming handhelds. Allegedly building on the classic GKD 350H, the new handheld is rumoured to contain a 1440p display designed to emulate Game Boy games with up to 10x integer scaling, just like the upcoming Ayaneo Pocket Vert.

Less than a month has passed since One-Netbook released the OneXFly Apex under its OneXPlayer sub-brand. Unfortunately, the company has now detailed the extent of upcoming price rises before the AMD Strix Halo handheld ships, with One-Netbook blaming out-of-control memory costs as the root cause.

Ayaneo has finally revealed the processor powering the Pocket Vert gaming handheld during its latest sharing session. It also showed a few official accessories for the premium device, along with additional details about its release.

Despite a 10-year agreement in place, Activision hasn't released a Call of Duty Switch or Switch 2 game. A job listing could finally signal the return of the shooter franchise to a Nintendo console. Sledgehammer Games is hunting for a Senior Technical Artist with experience on handheld platforms.

It seems that Anbernic is preparing to unleash a new vertical retro gaming handheld. A successor to the RG406V, the RG477V is said to build on the recent RG477M but with a plastic housing that should reduce its cost relative to the RG477M and its CNC shell.

The Anbernic RG DS is the latest attempt at recreating the Nintendo DS and its various offshoots. While early impressions are positive, YouTubers have voiced concerns with some aspects of the device before it starts shipping in time for the holiday season.

A Nintendo trademark may signal the revival of a Pokémon game. Mainly an attraction in Asia, Pokémon Tretta involved collectible tiles scanned by an arcade cabinet. It also worked with the Pokémon X and Y 3DS game and an accessory that read the physical media in homes.

Even in a crowded marketplace, the Steam Deck LCD remains an appealing budget gaming handheld. Buyers can choose from a constantly growing library of verified games. With ergonomics that have stood the test of time, the Steam Deck price is $80 lower during this Black Friday deal.

For Switch 2 owners who rely on microSD Express cards, there are signs of trouble in Japan. MicroSD alternatives are selling at unprecedented rates, making the faster format a target. AI investors have strained the global memory supply, which also impacts NAND flash memory.

The Legion Go S has received significant price cuts for Black Friday as both Amazon and Best Buy have on-going deals. The deal applies to both the Windows and SteamOS versions as well as different configurations of the 2025 handheld.

MSI Claw now officially supports Microsoft’s new Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE). Apart from the console-like interface, the latest update also reduces RAM usage and offers a unified game library across all Claw models.

Retroid's Black Friday sales have begun, and the manufacturer is offering discounts on select handhelds. Buyers have to enter a discount code to receive a lower price on eligible handhelds such as the Retroid Pocket G2.

Microsoft used its Xbox Full Screen Experience to convince console fans to purchase the ROG Xbox Ally. Sooner than anticipated, the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and other handheld gaming PCs are receiving the update. The gaming-focused UI reduces background bloat, but doesn’t always behave as advertised.

CheckMag The Neo Geo offered a home experience that most could only find at the local diner, eatery or arcade, and few could afford. Here are the best games for it you may have missed in every genre.

Popular YouTubers have now got their hands on the first gaming handheld to ship with Quaclomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. While the Ayn Odin 3 delivers exceptional gaming performance in some cases, a few issues prevent it from being the jack-of-all emulation device that the popular Ayn Odin 2 is.

One of the most popular Tomb Raider games unexpectedly landed on Switch consoles. Unfortunately, with outdated graphics, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition lacks some capabilities of the 2014 PS4 version. In a comparison video, the Switch 2 game suffers from unconvincing lighting and shadows.

Abxylute has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the 3D One handheld gaming PC. The tablet comes with an 11-inch, 120 Hz screen capable of automatically displaying games, movies, and images in three dimensions and magnetically attached controllers sporting Hall Effect joysticks and touchpads.

Ayaneo has detailed its Pocket Vert gaming handheld in a new video. Combining a high-resolution display with a 6,000 mAh battery, Ayaneo has now confirmed that the Pocket Vert will sit between the Pocket DMG and other budget vertical gaming handhelds like the Anbernic RG40XX V, too.

The ACSE 2.1.15.0 update is now rolling out for the entire Asus ROG Ally lineup. ROG Xbox Ally X users get to fine-tune the P/E-cores of their handhelds individually.

Early details about a new retro gaming handheld with a physical cartridge slot. Aimed at playing Game Boy Advance games, the GameMT E3 can also output to an external display unlike Nintendo's classic handheld.

Bloober Team has invested in the Switch 2, with Silent Hill 2 potentially the studio’s most popular release. A well-regarded leaker has added to rumors that a port is in development. A Silent Hill 2 remake release date announcement may be inevitable after curious changes on the game’s website.

According to new reports, Intel is preparing a specific Panther Lake processor for future gaming handhelds. Allegedly sporting 12 Xe3 iGPU cores, the Intel Arc B380 should provide significant performance boosts on Lunar Lake options like the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and OneXPlayer X1 Air based on recent benchmark leaks.

The Abxylute 3D One now has a Kickstarter launch date following its first reveal in August. Abxylute has also revealed a list of games that will be supported at launch.

One YouTuber mistakenly posted a Metroid Prime 4: Beyond preview before the embargo date. Viewers saw how the graphics have evolved from earlier builds of the Switch 2 game. Also, fans know more about the purpose of portals and the types of missions Sanus will embark on.

Customers who pre-ordered Metroid Prime 4: Beyond may need to purchase the Switch game again. Best Buy is seeking out gamers who reserved the title in 2018. Unveiled in 2017, the lengthy development time has resulted in cancellations at other retailers, such as Amazon.

The ESRB has listed Red Dead Redemption for PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series, hinting at a new release ahead of any official announcement. Fans however had been expecting the next-gen upgrade for a different title.

While the first-gen gaming handheld from Valve can still handle many games, its hardware is showing its age. As for the potential Steam Deck 2, the company hints that it's just waiting for the right APU.

Stock issues and high prices make the official Nintendo Switch 2 dock less appealing. Many cheaper alternatives exist, but some accessories no longer output video. Gamers are blaming the 21.0.0 Switch 2 firmware update for rendering these docks paperweights.

The TrimUI Smart Pro S is now official after a series of recent rumours regarding the handheld. While the new model closely resembles its predecessor, the Smart Pro S contain upgrades in several areas like a new chipset, an active cooling solution and a refined joystick experience.

Most DIY laptops, palmtops or cyberdecks require significant engineering skills to build. However, this DIY palmtop looks to fix all that with off the shelf parts and a minimal, simple design that could be achieved by anyone with a 3D printer.

Fans may find it surprising to learn what Switch 2 games owners are playing the most. Despite record Switch 2 sales, the prior handheld saw more support for its software. Gamers are enjoying the new console’s backward compatibility while waiting for anticipated current-gen releases.

TrimUI has updated its Brick gaming handheld again. Now available in two new finishes to rival the upcoming Ayaneo Pocket Vert, the TrimUI Brick 'Hammer' can be picked up for less than $100 with a CNC shell that can emulate up to PlayStation 1, Dreamcast and Nintendo 64 games.

Ayaneo has returned to teasing its Next II gaming handheld. Now powered by AMD Strix Halo APUs like the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, new footage has revealed that the handheld will be one of the largest around when it launches.

Fans now know that the Pokémon Pokopia release date is March 5th. Even so, the news that the Nintendo game will ship on a Game-Key Card is causing more debates. The company earlier pledged its support for standard cartridges, but a third party develops Pokémon Pokopia.

GPD is preparing to refresh the Win 5. Announced shortly after the release of the comparable OneXFly Apex, the GPD Win 5 will soon match its OneXPlayer counterpart with up to 128 GB of RAM. Also, this higher memory capacity will be complemented by a fresh 'Panda' colour option.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is seldom on sale, but it’s included with a new QVC discount. A coupon code reduces the accessory’s price from $89.99 to $71.99. The Switch 2 controller offers remappable back buttons and thumbsticks that move with less resistance.

A recent performance comparison of Windows 11 and Bazzite 43 on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally revealed notable differences in how each system handles power and gameplay across titles like Cyberpunk 2077, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Celeste.

Sony may have a plan to jumpstart slowing PS5 sales in Japan. A new rumor reveals that a region-locked digital console would sell at a dramatic discount. While compatibility with PS5 games is unclear, the Japanese system could now compete with the Switch 2 price.

YouTuber ETA Prime has tested the new Lenovo Legion Go 2 with AMD’s Ryzen Z2 APU, highlighting its performance tuning and thermal efficiency. The handheld shows promising results across multiple TDP modes, positioning it as a capable yet not-so-cheap entry in Lenovo’s second-generation lineup.

Thanks to an unexpected source, fans may know more about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast. The packaging for Pillsbury sugar cookies depicts several popular characters. Previous rumors predicted that a new trailer for the Nintendo movie would surface soon.

Despite years of anticipation, Nintendo seems reluctant to give Metroid Prime 4 the spotlight. The barebones marketing has surprised YouTube podcasters Kit & Krysta. They are hopeful for a Nintendo Direct or demo to build enthusiasm before the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date.

The OneXFly Apex is now available to order globally. Starting at $1,399, OneXPlayer's latest Windows gaming handheld features a 120 Hz VRR display, AMD Strix Halo APUs, optional liquid cooling, up to 8 TB of storage and 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM for good measure.