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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 6d

It’s been a huge week for retro handhelds: New builds, emulator updates, firmware fixes, Dreamcast revivals, and a LEGO Game Boy that really works.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 17h

Grinding is a well-known exercise executed by many within the video game community, so let's talk about what it means and why we do it.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 19h

The Anbernic RG DS is coming: dual screens, under $100, and touchscreen support. Anbernic might have a holiday best-seller on its hands.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 1d

Dual screen action! Too-little too-late? A worthy accessory? Check out Joe's review of the Retroid Dual Screen Add-on and see why YOU might want this one.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 2d

Going live at 6pm Pacific!

In another offline episode, the guys are joined by a party to talk about the state of x86 and what they're looking for..

This includes guest appearances from @RetroTechDadYT @Baldlyrudy @carygolomb and @scatteredbrainn

Check it out!

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 2d

Is the new Game Console XF35H the budget clone that finally dethrones the Anbernic RG35XXH? Nick explores the new device in his review.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 2d

A surprise Retroid sale brings major discounts to the Pocket 5, Flip 2, and Mini V2, perfect timing for early holiday shoppers.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 3d

Zu's back again with another R36 of some sort. This time with a square screen and a... Soccer ball?

With a low price you can nab it at, the simple question is should you? Only one man can answer that.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 3d

In a PC market full of AMD chips, AceMagic is putting out an Intel model to try to fight back. Rocking 8 Cores and 16 threads, can the i9-11900H still compete?

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 4d

Fan project Bubble Bobble C64 Remastered is out! This radical enhancement of the 1987 classic features all-new arcade graphics, bug fixes, and a new intro.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 4d

Console Launcher's new beta adds dual-display support, a redesigned adaptive Grid Menu, RetroAchievements integration, and key UI and performance fixes.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 4d

It's prime day, which means it's time to wade through mountains of deals just to find what you want!

Or you can check out our pre-curated list of deals over on the RH website of course...

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 5d

Legendary dev @badcomputer0 is releasing Astro Climber, a new Master System platformer. Inspired by Bionic Commando, the 32-stage game launches free on Oct 20.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 5d

Mawthorne 2, a new homebrew Metroidvania, is out now for the NES. Blending modern features with 8-bit charm, the digital ROM is available on itch.io.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 5d

Going "live" at 6pm Pacific tonight!

Join in as the guys and @RetroTechDadYT talk the latest in handheld news and e-waste. This Pre-Recorded episode is gonna have everything you've needed from the last week. And even more that you didn't know.

Be sure to check it out!

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 5d

The RG476H is Anbernic’s most polished T820 handheld yet. 4.7” 120Hz screen, great build, but is it enough in 2025’s crowded market?

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 5d

In the latest Radical Retrospective, Jim takes a trip down memory lane, all the way to Grind Session. Was this PlayStation game a worthy competitor to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? Hit the link below to see what Jim has to say.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 6d

It’s been a huge week for retro handhelds: New builds, emulator updates, firmware fixes, Dreamcast revivals, and a LEGO Game Boy that really works.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 6d

Despite their low price and premium build, these anonymous Amazon handhelds disappoint due to terrible software, awkward controls, and a bizarre square display.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 7d

Shigeru Miyamoto's Game Boy classic Mole Mania gets a new life! The fan-made Mole Mania DX remaster adds full color for the first time since its 1996 release.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 7d

8BitMods are taking pre-orders of their new Sega Dreamcast VMU replacement, the VMUPro. More than a memory card, the VMUPro is also a retro handheld!

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 7d

What are the titles that forever influenced how you play video games? Dan W discusses the three games "That Got Me To Where I Am".

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 8d

After recently getting a new Android handheld, Dan walks us through three lesser-known customizations to get ES-DE on Android set up and working flawlessly.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 9d

Remember the TRDR Pocket? The TRDR+ is back with empty promises, shady launches, questionable drops, and almost certainly the same outdated 2021 hardware.

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 9d

Xbox or PlayStation? Usually, it's a console discussion, but Fantech has two controllers that fit both layouts. So the question becomes. Which do you get?

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 10d

From shooters to platformers to Rockbox to strategy to a pinball/dating-sim hybrid, September was a huge month for PortMaster users.

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