Anbernic dropped full specs for the RG 55G1 on August 25, 2026, and put it on sale August 31 at a launch price of $139.99. It’s Anbernic’s first handheld built around a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip instead of the Rockchip or Allwinner silicon the company usually reaches for, and the shape is a clear nod to…
Anbernic opened orders for the RG SP on August 5, 2026, and it’s the closest the company has come yet to nailing the Game Boy Advance SP shape. This is Anbernic’s third attempt at this clamshell, after the RG35XX SP and the RG34XX SP, and this time it dropped the analog sticks entirely to chase…
Retroid just opened pre-orders for the Pocket Nova on June 26, 2026, and the community went wild. This is Retroid’s most powerful handheld yet, and it comes in at a price that most people can actually afford. Here’s everything you need to know before you order. What Is the Retroid Pocket Nova? The Retroid Pocket…
Retroid just brought the 12GB RAM version of the Pocket 6 back from the dead. The company killed it in March 2026 because memory prices spiked too fast to keep the price steady. Now it’s back at $279, but you’re getting half the storage you used to get. If you’ve been waiting to buy a…
I’ve had the Retroid Pocket 5 for about four months now. In that time, I’ve used it more than my Steam Deck, and that’s saying something, because I love my Steam Deck. What makes the RP5 special isn’t just that it can emulate a lot of systems. It’s that it does it cleanly. No constant…
The Retroid Pocket 5 and Anbernic RG556 are the two best Android emulation handhelds in the $150-$200 range. Both have AMOLED displays, both run Android, and both handle PS2 and GameCube emulation. Choosing between them comes down to which specs you value more. Specs Head-to-Head Spec Retroid Pocket 5 Anbernic RG556 Display 5.5″ AMOLED, 60Hz…
Under $50, you’re shopping for retro emulation through the PS1 generation, not further. This guide sticks strictly to devices that actually sell for under $50, no creeping up into $75-150 territory. If you want PS2, GameCube, or reliable N64/PSP support, that requires spending more, see our full emulation handheld guide across every budget for those…
The Retroid Pocket 5 launched in 2024 and immediately became the benchmark for Android emulation handhelds. A 5.5-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 865 chipset, and a price tag around $149-$179, it delivers more emulation performance per dollar than anything else in its class. Here’s the full breakdown of whether it’s still worth buying in 2026, especially…
The Anbernic RG35XX H is one of the best sub-$50 retro handhelds you can buy right now. Horizontal layout, a crisp 3.5-inch IPS display, and performance that covers everything from NES to PlayStation, all for around $40-$50 shipped from Anbernic’s store. If you want a cheap, pocketable device for classic game emulation, the RG35XX H…
The AYN Odin 2 Max is the top-tier Android handheld from AYN, more powerful than the standard Odin 2, built around the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with higher RAM and storage configurations. It targets people who want the best Android emulation machine available without paying Steam Deck prices. Specs Spec AYN Odin 2 Max Processor…