XDA Developers on MSN
A $65 handheld emulator beats anything Nintendo currently sells for retro gaming
It's difficult for the gaming giant to compete with handhelds filled with ROMs.
If you're looking for the best way to play your old Nintendo games but don't have original hardware, these retro-inspired ...
Anbernic is a well-known emulation handheld manufacturer. But the emulation handheld space is a cut-throat pirate-filled sea and several releases happen a year. So, it’s seldom the case that one ...
Gaming has always been expensive, but in the past six months, it’s started to feel downright unaffordable. From consoles and controllers to games and subscriptions, prices are climbing across the ...
What if the Nintendo DS, a device that defined a generation of gaming, was reimagined for today’s tech-savvy world? Enter the AYN Thor Dual-Screen Handheld, a modern marvel that fuses the charm of ...
Despite its powerful internals, the AYANEO Pocket S is built with portability in mind. It has a slim profile of just 14 mm, making it easy to slip into a pocket or bag. But don’t let its size fool you ...
Hosted on MSN
Handheld Emulation Evolves in 2026 with Retro Deck, Ally X, and Hall Effect Controllers
In early 2026, the handheld emulation scene has reached a tipping point where the gap between 'can it run' and 'does it feel right' has narrowed significantly. The Steam Deck's Retro Deck update has ...
In a bid to relive a bit of my youth, I’ve been enjoying some retro games for the past month or so (I’m currently a good way through Wind Waker), but have been confined to playing on my couch. While I ...
Cheap retro handhelds, one of the only cheap entry points for gaming, could be meeting their end, but the retro spirit should live on. Reading time 7 minutes The BatlEXP G350, left, and TrimUI Brick, ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results