Handheld

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 has already been in the spotlight for its rising price, and things have now taken another major turn.

A new Raspberry Pi-based handheld comes with both a keyboard and a touchscreen and should also be well suited for a range of different projects. The model supports multiple versions of the single-board computer. The PocketTerm35 is now available.

The TrimUI Brick Pro may soon be released as a leak has revealed what its retail box looks like. A handful of its specs have also been revealed.

The OnePlus gaming handheld is reportedly in the works, and the company is expected to announce it soon. A new leak from Digital Chat Station, a credible leaker, suggests it will come with a tweaked Dimensity 9500 with a GPU that delivers "console-level" performance.

Ayaneo has announced that some of its products will be costing more soon. The affected devices include the Pocket Vert, Pocket S Mini, Mini PC AM03, and Mini PC AM01S. However, they are still available to buy at their original prices for now.

Despite Microsoft’s best efforts, many publishers prioritize Steam and the PS Store. As a result, there are fewer Xbox Play Anywhere games than anticipated. A leak reveals that to bolster support for Windows handhelds and Project Helix, devs will receive a higher percentage of revenue.

In addition to the four colors it launched in, Retroid has announced two new colors for the Pocket 5. These colors, which were originally exclusive to the now-discontinued Pocket G2, are available to buy now.

Morbid Metal is a new 3D hack-n-slash game from Screen Juice that combines the fast-paced, heavy-hitting combat from the likes of Warframe with traditional roguelite mechanics and challenging boss fights from games like Elden Ring. It has officially launched in Early Access, and it supports the Steam Deck on day one with very lightweight system requirements.

Ayaneo has raised the price of its cheapest Android handheld, the Pocket Air Mini. The new prices will take effect on April 9, but is currently limited to China.

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally has a lot going for it, especially its comfortable design, but the overall experience is marred by its weak processor. Now that it is on sale, its lower price makes it more appealing and worth considering.

RPCS3 developers release a simplified set of 2026 system requirements, broken into "Minimum", "Recommended", "Optimal", and "Max Performance" tiers. All told, these requirements look pretty reasonable, as they should following years of optimization efforts.

Nintendo is again facing the prospect of an anticipated game leaking early. There are reports of a bootable Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Switch ROM already in the wild. A retailer displaying physical copies may be the source of the Switch emulator compatible file.

At launch, AYN marketed the Odin 3 as a Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming handheld, but it turns out that the device isn't actually powered by that SoC. Instead, it packs a modified version, without the camera processing and 5G modem, and the chip is called Dragonwing Q8.

It can be frustrating when a Steam game doesn’t run as well as developers promise. New code in the store’s client hints that listings will display user-generated performance data. Valve also started anonymously tracking FPS counts on SteamOS devices, which will soon include the Steam Machine.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 with Ryzen Z2 Extreme was launched with a $1,349 price tag, but it now costs $650 more than its MSRP after multiple price hikes.

A new leak has confirmed fresh information about Anbernic's next gaming handheld. With the Anbernic RG Rotate name now locked in, the leak has also confirmed battery and charging information ahead of schedule.

More than a month after it was supposed to revert to its full price, AYN still has the Odin 2 Portal available at a discount. Pricing starts at $249 for the 7-inch Android handheld and goes up to $449 for the highest configuration.

PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 has completed the first wave of updates to its brand new controller UI, which resembles Steam Big Picture and is considered "the Handheld Experience."

Enterprising gamers continue to look for ways to expand Switch 2 storage. In the latest promising development, the handheld has recognized an external M.2 SSD drive. Other adapters connected to the system’s MicroSD Express card slot produced error messages.

Lower cost digital Switch 2 games have given budgets a slight reprieve. Even so, a former retail-focused Nintendo employee believes a more expensive console could wipe out those savings. If the memory shortage prompts a price increase, the company might counter with other discounts.

New videos have offered up fresh information about Anbernic's next gaming handheld. One video also teases that the device could launch as the Anbernic RG Rotate. The handheld supports MP3 player functionality and apparently has enough power to emulate Nintendo 64 games, too.

The Evercade Nexus is a new handheld with support for Evercade's collection of cartridge-based games. The new handheld has a customizable RGB logo and a TATE mode, but won't be available until October.

A reliable leaker has disclosed Nintendo’s release schedule as far out as 2027. NateTheHate discussed Switch 2 games like Star Fox and an Ocarina of Time remake on his latest podcast. A former PR Manager for the company believes an irate Nintendo may need to reshuffle its marketing strategy.

The D40max is a gaming handheld that promises plenty of gaming fun for under $ and runs Android as its operating system. The display features an unusual aspect ratio, and all the controls needed for modern games are included.

Higher PS5 and PS5 Pro prices have rocked the industry and strained already depleted budgets. Even so, one analyst predicts the Switch 2 may not be an affordable alternative for long. Nintendo and Xbox consoles are facing a stubborn memory shortage and challenges due to the Iran conflict.

Ayaneo has announced that it will be making production and price changes to some of its handhelds. While some devices will cost more, others like the Pocket S Mini and the Pocket Vert will no longer be available to buy once current stock is depleted.

NateTheHate provided followers with a mixed bag of unofficial Switch 2 announcements. A 3D Mario release date in 2027 will cause groans, but a new Zelda game could headline the holiday season. The insider says a full-fledged The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is incoming.

Microsoft may already be thinking about a successor to Project Helix. A popular insider insists that another new Xbox console will follow the hybrid system. An Xbox handheld could appear on or after the Helix release date, but the company faces stiff competition from Valve and Sony.

Retroid is rolling out a software update to the Pocket G2 handheld. While the device has been discontinued, support hasn't ended as this new update brings bugs fixes, new features, and improvements.

Ayaneo is the latest handheld brand to be affected by the rising costs of components. The manufacturer has announced it is suspending sales of its Indiegogo-backed Next 2 Windows handheld, which is supposed to begin shipping in a few months.

More than a month after the initial announcement of the PS Vita-inspired RG Vita and RG Vita Pro handhelds, Anbernic has now begun selling the two devices. Available with the option of a microSD card, the handhelds arrive with a discount, albeit for a limited time.

A leak has hinted at a gaming handheld under development at OnePlus. The device is said to be Android-based and specifically designed for FPS mobile games.

Thanks to the new cloud streaming access, PS Portal is currently on the rise. Sony now seems to want to support this further and is rectifying one of the biggest criticisms from users: the low bit rate when streaming, which was accompanied by a loss of picture quality.

Fortnite is back on Google Play worldwide as Epic relaunches the Android version alongside a new season, mobile Festival portrait mode, and the Yeddy Outfit reward.

Nintendo will modify its latest console to comply with the EU Right to Repair directive. Gamers in this region may find that the Switch 2 battery becomes straightforward to access and replace. Depleting battery life in the original Switch is a common reason for contacting Nintendo Support.

With Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, another Pokémon classic is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2. While the community is generally happy to see the GameCube title return, two major issues are clearly dampening the excitement.

Nintendo has disappointed gamers with poor performance in its official GameCube emulator. Gradually, the company has addressed bugs and sensitive inputs that plague many retro favorites. The latest Nintendo Switch Online update further improves controls in GameCube games like F-Zero GX.

The PSK5000 is a new 5-inch handheld aimed at budget gamers. Available for under $100 globally, the PSK5000 runs Android and should be powerful enough to emulate many classic systems thanks to its MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and 3 GB of LPDDR4X RAM.

A Reddit demo shows the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X paired with an Orbbec 336L sensor running Dot3D software to map full indoor spaces in real time. The setup delivers detailed scans, although the cost and workflow can still limit wider use.

(Update: The article has been updated to reflect changes to the prices of the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro.) Several weeks after they were first announced, Anbernic has now revealed the price of the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro. The two PS Vita-like handhelds will also be available to pre-order later this month.

The entire Pikmin series, as well as other major titles including Super Mario 3D All Stars and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, can't be used with Nintendo Switch 2's new Boost Mode for improving handheld play of Switch games. Additionally, other issues also plague the firmware update.

Many Nintendo supporters rely on MicroSD Express cards to build Switch 2 game libraries. A recent firmware update has caused the console to stop recognizing the expandable storage. Most reports focus on the 1TB PNY card, but other gamers mention problems with competing brands.

Retroid seems to have been severely hit by the increase in memory prices. A few weeks after raising the price of the Pocket 6, the manufacturer says it will no longer produce the Pocket G2. It has also raised the price tag of the Pocket Classic.

After launching the Sony Xperia Play-inspired RG Slide, Anbernic seems to be looking at another smartphone from the 2010s for its next handheld. A leaked video has shown an unreleased handheld from the manufacturer with a slide mechanism similar to that of the Motorola FlipOut.

The Xbox app is taking another step toward becoming an all-in-one gaming hub. Insiders can now add shortcuts to games and apps previously incompatible with the launcher. Microsoft continues to optimize Windows for gaming, with the Project Helix Xbox console on the horizon.

After comments from an insider, a reimagined 3D Mario game may be more than an assumption. While not offering details, NateTheHate appears to know of a Switch 2 title in development. The leaker previously said a Super Mario Odyssey sequel would rejuvenate Nintendo’s slowing console sales.

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The GameMT EX8 is a new retro handheld that combines a Helio G99 chipset with a 3:2 display. Priced at under $150, the new release should rival existing options like the Powkiddy RGB50 and the Ayaneo Pocket Micro with an active cooling solution and an all-glass front.