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Sorry Nintendo, I can't get on board with the Game Boy Jukebox while we're still waiting for a proper retro handheld remake
By Phil Hayton published
News The Pokemon Game Boy Jukebox is a cute collectible, but it doesn't feel like an appropriate homage to one of the most important retro handhelds of all time.

Lenovo just teased a big silly folding handheld concept, and its far from the Steam Deck rival I keep begging for
By Phil Hayton published
News The Lenovo Legion Go Fold is a new concept handheld that doubles up as a laptop, but it's the last thing we need amid Steam Deck shortages.

Surprise, the Asus ROG Ally just got a Ryzen Z1 Extreme driver update, but I'm still suspicious
By Phil Hayton published
News Turns out the Asus ROG Ally is still getting AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme updates after all, but there are still questions regarding direct handheld maker support.

I hate to say it, but since the Steam Deck is AWOL, the ROG Xbox Ally is the only handheld PC I can find for under $600
By Phil Hayton published
News The ROG Xbox Ally is one of the only handheld gaming PC options going right now for under $600, and it's the portable I'd suggest while the Steam Deck is gone.

After five years, I can finally turn the Zelda Game and Watch into a proper retro handheld thanks to new microSD and memory mods
By Phil Hayton published
News You can now transform your Zelda Game and Watch into a fully-fledged retro handheld thanks to modders, and it makes the collectible feel like a Game Boy remake.

The best Steam Deck dock 2026: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options for Valve's handheld and compatible alternatives, including hubs that are great for at home and travel.

Best retro handheld 2026: my portable picks for playing the classics
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best retro handheld options for playing classic games in 2026, including emulation devices, Game Boy clones, and portables with cartridge support.

AMD is apparently cutting off Ryzen Z1 Extreme handhelds from driver updates, and I can't help but blame the Xbox Ally
By Phil Hayton published
News It looks like AMD is ending driver support for Ryzen Z1 Extreme handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, but I wouldn't rush to get an Xbox Ally.

The Pocket Super Knob sounds dirty, but I promise it's a new gaming handheld
By Phil Hayton published
News The Pocket Super Knob is an upcoming gaming handheld by GameMT with a ridiculous name, but its dial could spice things up in terms of budget functionality.

Valve finally admits the Steam Deck is out of stock thanks to "memory and component shortages", and I'd be surprised if the Steam Machine still happens
By Phil Hayton published
News Valve says the Steam Deck "may be out-of-stock intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages", shedding more doubt on Steam Machine plans.
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