Cheap handheld gaming consoles are one of the best options for gamers who think that building a desktop or purchasing a more traditional console may be expensive. Truth be told, that's not incorrect ...

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, ...

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 ...

After teasing its dual-screen gaming handheld last month, Anbernic has already put its RG DS up for preorder on its website. When the Anbernic RG DS was revealed for the first time, the handheld maker ...

A new executive order removes the de minimis exemption from imports under $800. This will increase the cost of gaming handhelds by at least 30% starting on May 2, 2025. A minimum fee of $25 will apply ...

The age of cheap and powerful devices is upon us. How about a 20 EUR handheld game console intended for retro game emulation, that runs Linux under the hood? [Luiz Ferreira] kicks the tires of a R36S, ...

The Digi Retroboy is a unique and intriguing addition to the world of retro handheld gaming, offering a native playback experience for Game Boy Advance (GBA) games. Here’s a detailed look at what ...

The US tariffs are impacting various industries, and we are already seeing signs of this in the gaming hardware segment as well. Anbernic is a known handheld maker popular for its retro consoles. But ...

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 ...

Hands holding a Nintendo Switch Lite displaying Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the screen. - Daniel VG/Shutterstock Cheap handheld gaming consoles are one of the best options for gamers who think ...