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After five years, I can finally turn the Zelda Game and Watch into a proper retro handheld thanks to new microSD and memory mods
By Phil Hayton published
News You can now transform your Zelda Game and Watch into a fully-fledged retro handheld thanks to modders, and it makes the collectible feel like a Game Boy remake.

The best Steam Deck dock 2026: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options for Valve's handheld and compatible alternatives, including hubs that are great for at home and travel.

Best retro handheld 2026: my portable picks for playing the classics
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best retro handheld options for playing classic games in 2026, including emulation devices, Game Boy clones, and portables with cartridge support.

AMD is apparently cutting off Ryzen Z1 Extreme handhelds from driver updates, and I can't help but blame the Xbox Ally
By Phil Hayton published
News It looks like AMD is ending driver support for Ryzen Z1 Extreme handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, but I wouldn't rush to get an Xbox Ally.

The Pocket Super Knob sounds dirty, but I promise it's a new gaming handheld
By Phil Hayton published
News The Pocket Super Knob is an upcoming gaming handheld by GameMT with a ridiculous name, but its dial could spice things up in terms of budget functionality.

Valve finally admits the Steam Deck is out of stock thanks to "memory and component shortages", and I'd be surprised if the Steam Machine still happens
By Phil Hayton published
News Valve says the Steam Deck "may be out-of-stock intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages", shedding more doubt on Steam Machine plans.

Uh-oh, every Steam Deck is now out of stock, and I'm hoping RAMageddon hasn't claimed Valve's handheld
By Phil Hayton published
News All models of the Steam Deck are MIA at Valve, and I'm worried that the handheld's availability and price are at risk thanks to the AI-fueled RAM price crisis.

The next Xbox will apparently use Windows, and that's the last thing I want to hear
By Phil Hayton published
News Whispers of an Xbox with Windows 11 at its core are recirculating, and after a weekend playing Fallout New Vegas on the ROG Xbox Ally X, I have concerns.

The rumored PS6 handheld and console will reportedly pack 24GB and 30GB RAM
By Phil Hayton published
News Rumours suggest the PS6 handheld and console could come with 24GB and 30GB RAM, respectively, and the latter configuration may prove to be pricey.

I just got my hands on MANGMI's Pocket Max modular gaming handheld, and I suspect it could be my new favorite for PS2 games
By Phil Hayton published
News The MANGMI Pocket Max is a new 7-inch retro handheld with modular buttons that's available now for $200, and I'm already impressed by how premium it feels
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