Retro

Anbernic has released a video showing the RG SP clamshell handheld in action. The video shows the Game Boy Advance SP-inspired handheld is capable of emulating games for several retro platforms as well as ports of modern games.

Mangmi has released a video showing its Air Y vertical handheld running a handful of retro games. Based on the video, the Snapdragon 662-powered device is capable of emulating games made for the PS1, PSP, and Dreamcast.

New images of the Ayaneo Konkr Pocket Advance reveal the handheld will be available in a second color. The images also provide additional details of the Game Boy Advance-inspired handheld.

Retro gamers welcomed 4 OG Xbox selections accessible in Microsoft’s PC app. Dataminers have exposed this unique approach to backward compatibility. Using an Xbox 360 emulator to achieve the feat, players are anticipating titles previously locked to the console.

A solo modder has released Gears of War 2: Hollow, an unofficial native PC port offering the full campaign, co-op, Horde, multiplayer, DLC, uncapped frame rates, and resolutions up to 4K. Built from a leaked 2008 developer version, the community project can exceed 200 FPS but retains some lighting glitches and untested online features.

Anbernic has unveiled a retro handheld globally. Featuring a slimmer top bezel than the RG34XX SP, the RG SP is also thinner than past Game Boy Advance SP lookalikes. Anbernic claims to have improved other areas for the release of the RG SP too.

DreamSTer brings experimental Sega Dreamcast support to MiSTer by splitting emulation workloads between the DE10-Nano’s ARM processor and an FPGA-based PowerVR2 graphics implementation. Although compatibility, performance, and HDMI output remain limited, rapid community development is moving the project beyond its proof-of-concept stage.

Marshall has unveiled a limited-edition Acton III speaker celebrating 60 years since Jimi Hendrix first used one of its amplifiers, featuring purple velvet, psychedelic artwork and silver accents. It retains the standard model’s hardware, Bluetooth 5.2 and Auracast support, but lacks Wi-Fi and a microphone.

Mangmi has published the full spec sheet of its new vertical handhelds. Both devices share a handful of features but the pro model has more RAM and storage and a more powerful powerful processor among other features.

The launch of Game Kiddy's next gaming handheld is on the horizon. Featuring 2 GB of RAM and a 5,000 mAh battery in a CNC aluminium housing, the GKD 350H Ultra also features a comparatively high-resolution display despite its compact size.

Ayaneo has finally revealed what its Game Boy Advance-inspired handheld looks like. Called the Konkr Pocket Advance, its design is a nod to the classic handheld in many ways, but it also incorporates modern features.

MagicX has announced a new retro handheld. Returning to its pocketable roots, the new handheld is its first to adopt an OLED panel. The unnamed OLED handheld will output at 768p too, despite only having a 3.3-inch display.

Ayaneo has now revealed the design of its Game Boy Advance lookalike. Also, the company has confirmed when it will be revealing the Konkr Pocket Advance, which appears set to rival the Anbernic RG34XX.

Retroid has already released the Pocket Nova globally. To help inform potential buyers, the company has now published dozens of hands-on photos showcasing the retro gaming handheld in its seven colour options.

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden argued that soaring AAA development costs have pushed studios toward sequels, remakes, and familiar themes, leaving modern games increasingly homogeneous. He contrasted this risk-averse market with the PS1 and PS2 eras, when lower budgets allowed publishers to back experimental titles such as PaRappa the Rapper and Katamari Damacy.

Modder Brendan “Game of Tobi” Tobias has demonstrated an early native Nintendo 3DS port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, with basic exploration already functional but significant optimization and bug fixes still required.

Ayaneo has confirmed that its Pocket Micro 2 is returning to sale after all. With an unchanged price, the retro handheld has received a new version that reduces the price of its Nintendo GameCube-inspired finish.

TrimUI has released its latest Game Boy-style retro handheld following its short pre-order period. Available globally, the TrimUI Brick Pro features a larger display and better battery life than the TrimUI Brick or the TrimUI Brick Hammer. TrimUI has added a pair of Hall effect joysticks too, all for under $100.

A new community-developed mod expands the original PlayStation’s RAM from 2MB to 16MB, reviving unused hardware support originally tied to Sony’s arcade systems. While compatibility with commercial games remains mixed, the upgrade opens significant potential for homebrew projects, ports, and visual enhancements on the 30-year-old console.

Ayaneo has officially revealed the name of its new Konkr handheld. The upcoming device is expected to arrive as a modern reimagination of Nintendo's Game Boy Advance.

Retroid has announced that the 8GB RAM variants of the Pocket 5 and Pocket Flip 2 are now out of stock, and will be replaced with a new 12GB RAM version. However, the new configuration will cost a bit more.

MagicX has announced the discontinuation of the Mini Zero28 Android handheld, citing memory prices as the reason. However, it has also announced a potential successor that will have a larger display but ship with Linux out of the box.

Retroid had teased the release of a new gaming handheld. Appearing in the wake of the Pocket Nova, the device appears set to challenge the AYN Thor with dual displays.

MagicX is developing a new gaming handheld that strongly resembles a Nintendo 2DS. The device may launch in two versions at different price points.

Ayaneo has returned with teasers for two new gaming handhelds. While one is a new Konkr-branded device, the other is a return to Ayaneo's Windows handheld series that promises to offer a small form factor experience.

Ayaneo’s Pocket Micro 2, a premium retro handheld upgraded with a Snapdragon 865 and improved memory/storage options, sold out immediately after launch and will not be restocked.

SNK has confirmed that its “MISSION REBOOT” initiative will revive Metal Slug for the series’ 30th anniversary, with developers signaling a long-term effort to return the franchise to a major role after years without a numbered entry.

Rockstar Games’ $99.99 Grand Theft Auto VI Ultimate Edition reportedly locks key single-player content behind a $20 premium over the $79.99 Standard Edition, including exclusive stores, vehicle mod shops, cosmetics, weapons, vehicles, and side quests.

Retroid has finally announced the Pocket Nova as its latest handheld. Available in colorful options, the new handheld packs 4:3 aspect ratio, a 120Hz AMOLED screen, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-level performance for under $250.

Ayaneo has revealed more details about its new gaming handheld. Positioned as a smaller alternative to its Windows options, the Pocket Micro 2 sports a premium design with recessed TMR joysticks, a “full-featured” USB Type-C port and a full glass front.

Retroid has revealed the color options, its upcoming handheld, the Pocket Nova will be available in. All of the colors should be familiar to Retroid fans as they have been borrowed from existing handhelds.

Retroid has shared a new image that reveals what its next handheld, the Pocket Nova looks like. It has also provided the specifications of the device's display.

LEGO has not confirmed the set; reports from established community leakers point to an October–December launch window, positioning it as the next major retro-gaming model after LEGO’s NES, Atari 2600, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy sets.

The Acemagic Retro X3 mini PC, powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 225H CPU is officially discounted by 30% on Amazon until June 30. The mini PC is a great fit as a mid-range HTPC, with its retro NES styling, small form factor, and a high-performance Radeon 780M iGPU.

Ayaneo has revealed three new features of the Pocket Micro 2 handheld. It has also disclosed a launch date for the upcoming Android handheld.

ReStory: Chill Electronic Repairs offers a hands-on, low-pressure repair sim set in mid-2000s Akihabara, letting players restore PSPs, Nintendo DS-style handhelds, flip phones, music players, and classic Atari hardware.

The figure will be displayed at Sega Store Tokyo in Shibuya PARCO from June 23, 2026, as part of a broader anniversary campaign including merchandise, concerts, and brand collaborations.

Anbernic has unveiled a new handheld called the RG 55G1. While it is still keeping the technical details under wraps, the device which looks like a Nintendo Switch Lite has symmetrical thumbsticks, RGB lights, and a cooling fan.

After announcing that the Pocket Micro 2 will be getting a battery life improvement, Ayaneo has revealed the battery capacity. The bigger battery alongside the new Snapdragon processor should translate to longer playtime for users.

Lenovo’s disputed G02 retro handheld has resurfaced on AliExpress as the SUNYAO G02, marketed as “invested by Lenovo” and offered with up to 30,000 preloaded games. The relisting renews scrutiny over Lenovo’s links to a China-only white-label device previously criticized for shipping internationally with allegedly illegal ROMs.

Anbernic has launched a dedicated replacement parts program for nearly all of its retro handhelds, allowing users to buy shells, screens, batteries, buttons, rubber pads, and motherboards directly, rather than relying on support requests or third-party sellers.

Sega’s newly titled Virtua Fighter Crossroads marks the franchise’s first original mainline entry in nearly two decades, with producer-director Riichiro Yamada saying the team avoided the Virtua Fighter 6 name to signal a broader creative reset.

A new Neo Geo AES DOOM effort has emerged after Modern Vintage Gamer demonstrated a basic raycasting engine on SNK’s famously 2D-focused hardware. The DoomGeo project has since expanded the concept with DOOM-style gameplay elements, including a HUD, weapons, enemies, and visual features that bring the console closer than ever to running the classic shooter.

Retroid has announced the return of a 12GB RAM version of the Pocket 6 Android handheld. The new variant arrives with less storage, fewer colors, but the same price as the discontinued version.

TrimUI has revealed that it has two new handhelds on the way. The two devices, which will arrive as the Brick Hammer Pro U and Brick Pro, are the successors to the Brick and Brick Hammer vertical handhelds released in 2024 and 2025 respectively.

A new rumor suggests Sega or a licensing partner may be exploring a low-cost retro handheld built around physical cartridges, a 5-inch OLED display, and hardware optimized for modern 2D pixel-art games.

Harbour Masters, known for polished Nintendo 64 PC ports, is expanding its Libultraship tools to GameCube titles, with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess leading the effort through the native PC port Twilight Princess: Courage Reborn.

ModRetro’s M64 is a new FPGA-based Nintendo 64 console built around AMD’s Artix UltraScale+ FPGA, aiming to reproduce original cartridge hardware behavior with tighter timing, input response, and accuracy than conventional emulation. Launching July 28, 2026, the system will start at $199 for early backers, alongside a $90 Bluetooth Pro Controller and a lineup of new N64-compatible titles.

The M64 is essentially a modern retro console that also supports original hardware for exceptionally accurate emulation. The manufacturer, ModRetro, has now commented on the console's release.