Good Morning! Are your wallets stuffed and puffed? Well, they’ll might feel a little lighter come Thursday. AYN has announced the pricing, configurations, and pre-order date for the Odin 3 Portal. We now have some of the remaining details following last week’s hardware reveal. The 7″ Android handheld will be available in three configurations, all […]
Category: Handhelds
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Oct 19, 2026
Socket 0.8.0 Adds Dual-Screen Support and More
Remember rummaging through your collection of games, looking for something to play? Socket wants to bring a little of that experience back to modern Android handhelds, minus the clutter of cartridges and discs scattered across your room. Developed by Depmots, Socket is a gaming frontend that presents your collection as customizable 3D cartridges and discs, […]
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Oct 19, 2026
BananaOS Takes a Lightweight Approach to the Anbernic RG DS and DS Plus
With ROCKNIX, GammaOS, and other custom firmware options already available for Anbernic’s dual-screen handhelds, do we really need another operating system? Developer JorreFog apparently thinks so, but BananaOS isn’t necessarily trying to offer more. Instead, it’s attempting to do more with less. Most custom firmware includes a variety of services running behind the scenes. BananaOS […]
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Oct 19, 2026
AYN reveals more details for the Odin 3 Portal
AYN has confirmed several specifications for the AYN Odin 3 Portal today. They released a new promotional video that answers some of the questions raised by last week’s announcement. The Dragonwing Q8 is the same Snapdragon 8 Elite-class processor used in the standard Odin 3. The 9,000mAh battery is a 12.5% capacity increase over the […]
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Oct 18, 2026
DroidDeck 0.5.0 Is Here. Well, That Was Quick!
DroidDeck 0.5.0 is out today, October 18, 2026, and this is a bigger update than the jump to 0.4.0. For some, the headline might be the addition of SteamVR support for Meta Quest headsets. However, VR has never been my thing. Something about my equilibrium getting thrown off, leading to the spins and eventually vomiting. […]
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Oct 16, 2026
Slot Is More Than Just a Pretty Cartridge Shelf
One of the earliest articles I wrote for this adventure I’m on was about Slot. At the time, this emulation frontend was new and only available for the Anbernic RG SP. When it comes to emulation frontends, there’s certainly no shortage of options. Many are designed to manage massive game libraries across dozens of systems, […]
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Oct 15, 2026
SeedlessDS Leaves Beta in Time for the Dual-Screen Frenzy
The Clamshell Wars Have Another Contender: Software I should copyright the Clamshell Wars of 2026 before someone else formally snags the idea. If you’ve been following the retro handheld scene lately, you’ve probably noticed that the tongue-in-cheek clamshell wars are raging on with no end in sight. Between the AYN Thor, AYANEO Pocket DS, and […]
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Oct 15, 2026
RG DDS Price and Release Date Leak
UPDATE: OCTOBER 16, 2026 Since this article was originally published, Anbernic has officially opened preorders for the RG DDS, confirming pricing, configurations, and shipping details. Here’s what’s new. Preorders Opened October 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET 8GB / 128GB $284.99 preorder ($299.99 regular) 12GB / 256GB $349.99 preorder ($364.99 regular) Shipping Begins December 10, […]
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Oct 14, 2026
GameNative 1.3.0 will not take a backseat
The PC was this close to being turned off, and I was headed straight to bed to prepare for another day. Then, like a shiny thing off in the distance, I received an update notification after my all-thumbs hand oh so not gently tapped the GameNative app on my AYN Thor. Now I’m saddled with […]
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Oct 14, 2026
Anbernic RG DDS First Gameplay Shows More Than 3DS
Less than a week after introducing the RG DDS, Anbernic released a first look at the handheld today on YouTube. Nintendo 3DS emulation might be the ideal fit for Anbernic’s Dream Dual Screen, but we know gamers will always push the limits of a device once it’s in their hands. With that in mind, today’s […]
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Oct 13, 2026
DroidDeck updates keep coming
DroidDeck 0.4.0 was released yesterday, and it’s a rather substantial update. What started as a way to run Steam on Android handhelds is becoming a more complete PC gaming environment, with additional storefronts, a proper Linux desktop, improved controller support, and performance optimizations. This is arguably a bigger update than 0.3.0 in terms of functionality. […]
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Oct 13, 2026
AYN Teases the Odin 3 Portal
Like many in the handheld space, I awoke today to news of a new handheld announcement. I know, I’m slack-jawed too, and unsure how I’ll put one foot in front of the other. AYN has officially teased the AYN Odin 3 Portal on its Discord server and via an Instagram post today. While not many […]
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Oct 11, 2026
MagicX Dreams Big With Its Mini Dream
MagicX might not be as recognizable as Anbernic or Retroid, but the Chinese handheld manufacturer has been making a name for itself with affordable, compact retro gaming devices. Previous releases include the XU10, XU Mini M, Mini Zero 28, and the Nintendo DS-inspired Zero 40. I own a couple of these handhelds myself, and I’ve […]
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Oct 11, 2026
spruceOS 4.5.4 Expands RetroAchievements and MagicX Support
The updates keep coming, and I’m here for it! spruceOS 4.5.4 was released just the other day, and there are some meaningful updates to share with you all. Support for additional MagicX handhelds continues to progress following the 4.5.0 release. The team is working toward support for the MagicX Zero 28, Zero 40, and XU20, […]
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Oct 10, 2026
DSPico QuickReturn Makes Changing DS Games Easier
Sometimes it’s the little things in life. For Nintendo DS owners using a DSpico flashcart, switching between games normally means restarting the console. It’s not the end of the world, but it’s an inconvenience that developer Rich of VideoGameMore decided to address. The result is DSPico QuickReturn, a free, open-source modification of LNH Team’s Pico […]
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Oct 9, 2026
Original AYN Odin Base and Pro Get Experimental REG Linux Support
Anyone still have their original AYN Odin Base or Pro lying around collecting dust? Well, you might want to dig it out! Of course, check for a spicy pillow first, because REG Linux has arrived! Before I get too far ahead of myself, I should probably explain what REG Linux actually is. This is a […]