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One-Netbook has now confirmed that the OneXFly Apex will be launching later this week with up to 128 GB of RAM. Not only does the OneXFly Apex surpass the GPD Win 5 in that area, but it also undercuts its AMD Strix Halo rival on price while providing optional liquid cooling too.

Ayaneo has shared new information about its Pocket Vert gaming handheld. Combining a CNC aluminium housing with diamond-cut shoulder buttons and a 1440p display, the Ayaneo Pocket Vert bears more than a passing resemblance to the Analogue Pocket as well.

Accoring to new reports, Microsoft's new Full Screen Experience mode within Windows 11 is now available on more MSI handhelds than just the Claw 8 AI+. Apparently, the SteamOS-like game mode has also reached the original Claw 7 A1M, as well as the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme-based Claw A8 and the Lunar Lake-powered Claw 7 AI+.

A World of Warcraft console release looks less likely after an interview with its senior game director. He explains that attempts to simplify the MMO don’t signal wider platform support. Gamers speculated that The World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion has changes aimed at the next Xbox console.

Valve's October 2025 Steam survey shows Linux and SteamOS surpassing three percent of users, highlighting growing hardware optimisation across open-source platforms.

Fans are digesting the first hands-on impressions of the improved Xbox Cloud Gaming. Videos show demanding open-world titles like The Witcher 3 streaming smoothly at 1440p. Available in the pricier Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the performance is comparable to some GeForce Now plans.

Microsoft has rolled out its full-screen handheld mode to the MSI Claw through the latest Windows 11 Insider build, signalling a stronger push toward console-like experiences on Windows handhelds.

Retroid has re-released its long-awaited Pocket 5 successor. Now available in two designs and five colours, the Retroid Pocket 6 features an upgraded chipset, a larger battery and a faster AMOLED display than its predecessor for $209 at launch.

Abxylute will launch the 3D One, a glasses‑free 3D PC gaming handheld, on Kickstarter mid-November, featuring a 10.95‑inch 120 Hz LTPS LCD and AI eye‑tracking for real‑time 3D. Early backers can reserve a VIP slot to save up to $200 off the Early Bird price of $1,499 and receive a free C6 wireless controller.

The Anbernic RG DS is now officially available. It features two screens, making it particularly suitable for Nintendo DS games. The model is offered in various colors and with or without a memory card.

The OneXFly Apex launched as a GPD Win 5 rival in China with up to the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. This AMD Strix Halo gaming handheld is now confirmed to launch globally on November 09, 2025, through Indiegogo.

MagicX has lifted the lid on another gaming handheld focused on emulating one or two specific systems. This time, the company has presented the Two DS 46 in two designs aimed at being powerful enough to emulate up to 90% of Nintendo 3DS games at a 2x resolution scale and higher.

Delibird in Wild Zone 12 in Legends ZA has low spawns and a high flee rate, which turns a simple capture into an endurance test, one that not all gamers appreciate in 2025. Here's how you can potentially make the process easier for you.

Anbernic has been spotted quietly revealing all key hardware specifications for its next gaming handheld ahead of time. Confirming a recent leak, the company plans to equip the Anbernic RG DS with the lesser spotted Rockchip RK3568 chipset to emulate Nintendo DS games.

Ayaneo has shared the first concrete teaser for its eponymous smartphone. Still called the Ayaneo Phone, the device appears to borrow from other gaming-first smartphones like the RedMagic 11 Pro by completely doing away with a bulky camera housing.

Danny Russell, the former Senior Global Community Manager for Sega of America and the architect of the Sega Forever initiative, confirmed on LinkedIn that he left Sega after 7 years. He was a key figure in Sega's launch of the 2017 program, which evolved from mobile re-releases into a full-blown preservation and archival effort for titles.

After a setback for a cartridge manufacturer, Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards look poised to dominate. Macronix has been unable to develop a more affordable solution for physical releases. Switch 2 games increasingly rely on Game-Key Cards, which need internet connections to download data.

The GPD Win 5 crowdfunding campaign has now ended. In the process, the company claims to have surpassed its modest campaign goal by more than 400x with over $1 million in Win 5 orders.

Retroid has quickly turned around a redesigned Retroid Pocket 6 following negative fan reaction about the handheld's original looks. Now presented in two designs, Retroid claims to have made various changes that should improve ergonomics without compromising on joystick positioning.

YouTuber ETA Prime has tested the GPD Win 5 with the official SteamOS 3.8 main branch, marking one of the first successful runs of Valve’s OS on AMD’s new Strix Halo platform. The handheld achieved smooth performance across several AAA titles, though some differences compared with Windows 11 remain.

Japan’s Patent Office provisionally rejected Nintendo’s patent application for “monster‑capturing” mechanics, finding the claim lacked novelty in light of prior art from older games and mods. This is a ruling that bolsters Palworld developer Pocketpair’s defense in its ongoing lawsuit, in which Nintendo is also a plaintiff.

Global pricing and complete specifications have now emerged for the Anbernic RG DS. Disappointingly, it seems that Anbernic's next retro gaming handheld is less powerful and potentially even more expensive than it previously suggested.

After several weeks of waiting, the Lenovo Legion Go 65W 12800mAh Power Bank is finally available to buy. The power bank has a built-in kickstand - a pretty useful feature for the Legion Go S, which doesn't have a kickstand like its siblings.

TrimUI is finally set to replace the Smart Pro with a more powerful alternative. Dubbed the Smart Pro S, the gaming handheld is said to expand upon TrimUI's PlayStation Portable lookalike in various areas.

The launch of the Retroid Pocket 6 has been met with mixed reception, no thanks to its design. Many have expressed their dislike for the Android handheld's new look, causing the manufacturer to ask fans to choose between the current design and a revised one.

While there is much attention on the rumored PS6 handheld, the PS Portal may soon have more features. A store listing hinted that the handheld could stream games not in the PS Plus catalog. Mobile gamers would enjoy a larger selection of PS5 games available on the PlayStation Portal.

The new power bank from Revolt supports wireless charging and also doubles as a gaming handheld. Compared to many other gaming devices, the selection of games is relatively limited, although this probably doesn’t have technical reasons.

The OneXFly Apex is a new 8-inch gaming handheld powered by AMD's powerful Strix Halo platform. To be offered with an optional liquid cooling solution and up to 128 GB of RAM, the OneXFly Apex is also set for a global release soon, too.

MagicX has presented its first clamshell gaming handheld. Launching for less than $100, the MagicX One Flip 50 will compete with the existing Retroid Pocket Flip 2 but at a much lower price point.

The Retroid Pocket G2 is a new horizontal gaming handheld packing a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. Available to order now in a choice of five colour options, the Pocket G2 also features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display and 8 GB of LPDDR5x RAM for less than $200 at launch.

Updated: Retroid has pulled Pocket 6 pre-orders pending a device redesign. The Retroid Pocket 6 is now available to pre-order worldwide with hardware to rival recent popular Android gaming handhelds like the Ayn Odin 2. While the Retroid Pocket 6 combines a 120 Hz AMOLED display with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and 8 GB of RAM, the handheld starts for a mere $209 initially.

Retroid has now confirmed the release dates of both the Pocket 6 and Pocket G2. Arriving sooner than expected, the new Android gaming handhelds will ship at completely different times from each other.

OneXPlayer has finally revealed the OneXFly Apex across a series of videos. Ahead of a full global launch event, the company has showcased the strength of its new gaming handheld in triple-A games, which will be backed by a powerful liquid cooling solution.

Anbernic has showcased the dual-screen functionality of its RG DS gaming handheld in a new teaser video. While the Anbernic RG DS can mimic the Nintendo DS or Nintendo 3DS, it can also use its two displays for other uses like watching videos or having a walkthrough guide up when gaming.

Retroid's new Pocket G2 handheld shares several features with the Pocket 5 launched a year ago. However, a newer processor, faster RAM, and new colors are enough differences.

Retroid has announced the Pocket 6 as its latest Android gaming handheld. Touted as the most powerful Retroid handheld, it has a 120Hz display, a new processor, and a large battery, all of which are housed in a redesigned shell.

Digital Foundry is one of the first sites to evaluate the PS5 power saver mode. Demon’s Souls and Days Gone Remastered accomplished more efficient performance, but forced different compromises. The new mode could preview how PS5 games will run on the rumored PS6 handheld.

GPD offers two Strix Halo processor options for the Win 5, and among the two, the one with the Ryzen AI Max 385 is cheaper. This slightly affordable config of the gaming handheld held up relatively well in early gaming tests.

Anbernic has shared new photos of first dual-screen gaming handheld ahead of the device's global release. Priced at less than $100, the Anbernic RG DS appears to be about the same size as the Nintendo DSi XL and significantly larger than the original Nintendo DSi.

The third installment of the Final Fantasy 7 remake series may be further along than gamers had anticipated. Director Naoki Hamaguchi provided another promising update on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. He also went into detail about how developers are optimizing the Switch 2 port.

The Win 5 recently launched as a powerful gaming handheld with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. As spotted by a Redditor, GPD has also teased a refresh for the Win Max, which will bring the same powerful APU in a different form factor.

Asus also offers a base version of the new ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld with a white chassis. However, it only uses an old AMD Zen 2 processor, which is just not powerful enough.

Pocketpair’s newly launched publishing arm has taken a hard stance on generative AI, saying it will not back games that rely on it, Web3, or NFTs, with communications director John Buckley telling Game Developer: “We don’t believe in it.”

Assassin's Creed Shadows has been confirmed to launch on the Switch 2 this December. Nintendo has released a trailer showing the game running on the handheld, along with the exact launch date.

Fans of Souls-like action RPGs will have to wait longer to see an Elden Ring Switch 2 port. FromSoftware has bumped the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition release date to 2026. Developers have been unable to address performance issues discovered during the Gamescom demo.

The MutantC V5 is a new handheld device that comes with a keyboard and joystick and is a slider smartphone. The device can also be connected to an external monitor, and sensors and actuators can be used.

GKD has refreshed its pocket handheld, the Pixel 2, which it launched in January. Originally available in Grey, Green, Purple, Red, Blue, and a limited-edition Golden, the handheld is now available to buy in Pink.

The Chizha Mount Ling Dock is a new docking station for gaming handhelds that sports a touchscreen, a display connector and multiple USB ports, among other features. It also comes with a fan for active cooling.