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Summer isn't over yet, but I've already picked out three retro handhelds I'll be cozying up with this Autumn
By Phil Hayton published
News Autumn is nearly upon us, so I've picked out three retro handhelds that will help you cozy up with classic capers once summer comes to an end.

"Built to game with Xbox" - Microsoft says these handhelds will get the same features as the ROG Xbox Ally, but I've got beef with its picks
By Phil Hayton published
News Microsoft says the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Lenovo Legion Go are "built to game with Xbox," just like the Xbox Ally, but it's seemingly ignoring Asus' OG handheld.

The MagicX Zero 40 is one of the weirdest retro handhelds I’ve tested, but it solves my Nintendo DS dilemma
By Phil Hayton published
Review The MagicX Zero 40 is a solid handheld for Nintendo DS emulation, and its vertical screen means it's great for arcade shooters too.

I hope you're hungry for 3DS handhelds, as two new dedicated emulation devices are on the way with dual screens
By Phil Hayton published
News Ayn and MagicX both have handhelds in the works that'll cater to 3DS emulation with dual screens, and the latter could be a more affordable dedicated device.

As Microsoft gets set to launch the Xbox ROG Ally, former PlayStation boss says one of the biggest mistakes they made with the PS Vita was trying to bring the console experience to handheld
By Issy van der Velde published
news "Don't try to make that big thing fit in that space"

Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally handhelds will officially arrive on October 16, but I really need to see a price
By Phil Hayton published
News The upcoming Asus ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld range will officially launch on October 16, but you'll need to wait a little longer for a price.

Five years later, I can't believe Nintendo's Game & Watch tribute handhelds are available to buy new, and I still use one to spontaneously play Link's Awakening
By Phil Hayton published
News You can still buy both the Game & Watch Mario and Zelda retro handhelds new, and the latter makes for a fantastic way to play one of my favorite Game Boy games.

The Lenovo Legion Go S is cheaper than the cheapest Steam Deck in the UK right now, and I'd seriously consider it over the ROG Xbox Ally
By Phil Hayton published
Deal The Lenovo Legion Go is now cheaper than ever in the UK, and price cuts have turned it into a ROG Xbox Ally alternative that costs less than a Steam Deck.

One year later, this Steam Deck SSD mod is still keeping my new gaming handheld envy at bay
By Phil Hayton published
News Picking up a WD Black SN770M SSD will help you expand your Steam Deck storage up to 2TB, and it's even compatible with the Asus ROG Ally.

The minds behind the Nintendo DS emulation handheld I'm testing are working on a portable N64, but I'm not sure how I feel about the timing
By Phil Hayton published
News MagicX, the company behind the Zero 40 portable for Nintendo DS games, has teased a new N64 handheld that pays tribute to the console's controller.
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