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Photo of hand holding Game Boy Jukebox next to sad Ditto plush.

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.

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Pokemon Stadium on Sony PVM CRT next to Pikachu N64 console on black desk.

Pikachu just turned 30, so I'm celebrating by using an original N64 to play Pokémon Stadium in style

By Phil Hayton published

News I'm spending the Pokémon 30th Anniversary playing the first 3D game on an actual N64, so here are all the accessories and gadgets making it happen.

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GameSir Pocket Taco on wicker table cover attached to Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro with Pokemon gameplay on screen featuring Charmander and Squirtle.

Playing Pokemon on your phone is good, actually, but I'd rather do it using this Game Boy controller

By Phil Hayton published

News If you're planning celebrate Pokemon's 30th Anniversary playing the Game Boy Classics on your phone, I'd grab GameSir's excellent Pocket Taco mobile controller.

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Super Pocket Rare Edition with Banjo-Kazooie gameplay in backdrop featuring Banjo crossing a bridge with bull at other end.

I won't lie, a Super Pocket handheld that pays tribute to one of the best N64 platfomers of all time wasn't on my bingo card

By Phil Hayton published

News A new Rare Super Pocket retro handheld that comes with Banjo-Kazooie built in just popped up at Amazon, and it could pave the way for even more N64 ports.

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Original GameCube with Blueretro Wireless Adapter in port next to Sony PVM CRT with hand holding Switch 2 GameCube controller in front.

I've finally found a way to use the Switch 2 GameCube controller with an actual GameCube

By Phil Hayton published

News I've been using the Switch 2 GameCube controller with the original retro console, and it's all thanks to an open-source wireless dongle.

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Evercade Wireless Controller with black backdrop and retro rainbow lines.

The Evercade is finally getting a wireless dual analogue stick controller, and I'm hoping it means more PS1 ports are coming

By Phil Hayton published

News A new Evercade Wireless Controller is on the way that boasts analogue thumbsticks, and I'm hoping it means the retro console is getting more PS1 games.

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Screenshot of modded Zelda Game and Watch featured in Macho Nacho Productions with A Link to the Past gameplay on screen.

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.

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Hand holding Anbernic RG Cube with gameplay from Zelda: Oracle of Seasons intro on screen.

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.

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Gametank console plugged into CRT with Accursed Fiend game on screen.

The Gametank just smashed its crowdfunding goals, and I'm thrilled at the idea of a new 8-bit retro console in the big 26

By Phil Hayton published

News The Gametank, an 8-bit console that features its own unique architecture, just smashed its crowdfunding goals, and the first units are set to ship this July.

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Virtual Boy for Switch sitting in front of TV with Zelda Breath of the Wild on screen and Labo VR stereoscopic 3D feature active.

Play Zelda Breath of the Wild on Virtual Boy, they said. It will be fun, they said. I ended up having to lie down

By Phil Hayton published

News I've been using the Virtual Boy for Switch to play Breath of the Wild, but I'd think twice before taking on Calamity Ganon using the Nintendo Labo VR feature.

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