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The Anbernic RG Cube is a handheld for retro purists, but it’s also the answer to my DS problems
By Phil Hayton published
News The Anbernic RG Cube enters the handheld scene with a 3.5-inch display and modern controls, and it remedies a problem with emulating Nintendo DS classics.

My favorite mini console for playing Atari games just got its first discount
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Atari 400 Mini just got its first price cut, and it could be a prime time to pick up the tiny retro console if you’re itching to play some '80s classics.

The Evercade Alpha is a compact arcade machine that uses cartridges and comes in two Capcom flavors
By Phil Hayton published
News Blaze just announced the Evercade Alpha, a bartop arcade machine that’ll use the same carts as the Super Pocket and Evercade handhelds and boast Capcom designs.

Miss physical gaming? I use this handheld to fulfil my retro cartridge cravings
By Phil Hayton published
Deals If you’re fed up with downloads, you might want to pick up a Super Pocket, as the handheld uses cartridges to maintain an offline experience.

I took a chance on this $17 retro handheld that’s also a power bank, and it’s surprisingly not awful
By Phil Hayton published
Deals This $17 retro handheld also happens to be a power bank, and it might actually come in handy as an emergency backup device for your backpack or glove box.

I bought an awful $30 PlayStation Portal clone so you don't have to, but I surprisingly love it
By Wesley Copeland published
Deals Project X is a cheap retro gaming handheld that looks like an uncanny PlayStation Portal, but it's surprisingly good at running 16-bit classics.

I still use a CRT for retro games, but this discounted OLED monitor might change that
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The KTC G27P6 is down to a record-low price right now at Amazon, and the cheaper OLED gaming monitor is surprisingly great for retro gaming.

Ayaneo Mini PC AM02 review: “I’ve never been this hyped for a low-spec rig”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Ayaneo Mini PC AM02 is an incredibly small NES-inspired rig that packs the same punch as a high-end gaming handheld, making it a must-have for small setups.
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