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This Handheld May Be Our Best Hope to Relive the Nintendo DS Glory Days

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-12-24 05:00:38

Of the mass number of retro gaming handhelds available today, the one missing link is a device that can help us relive the days when dual-screen gaming reigned supreme. The best options for Nintendo DS software emulation are either too flat or too expensive. Niche handheld maker Ayaneo may have a winner with its new iteration of the Pocket DS featuring a large 7-inch screen and a smaller secondary touchscreen, all housed in a clamshell that’s so damn easy to take on the road. The Pocket DS is e

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Lego's new Game Boy set comes with swappable cartridges and gameplay screens

techspot.com Shawn Knight 2025-12-23 10:11:00

In a nutshell: Nintendo is slowly but surely bringing its classic game systems to the Lego universe. In 2020, the Japanese gaming giant partnered with the plastic construction toy company on a licensed version of the Nintendo Entertainment System. Now, the iconic Game Boy handheld is getting the Lego treatment, and it's far more affordable than the NES. The Lego Game Boy (model 72046) is a 421-piece kit that's a near 1:1 scale replica of Nintendo's original handheld. Despite the low piece count

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GPD’s monster Strix Halo handheld requires a battery ‘backpack’ or a 180W charger

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2025-12-27 15:19:12

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Yesterday, I mentioned how GPD is teasing the most potent handheld yet made — a GPD Win 5 that will house the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip, with AMD’s most powerful integrated graphics yet, inside a PlayStation Vita-shaped machine. If you’ve been wondering how that huge chip could even fit, handheld expert Cary “The Phawx” Golumb now has the ans

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OneXSugar: Playing with the first dual-screen transforming handheld

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2026-01-06 05:17:09

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. I can’t believe they’re actually making these, was my very first thought, as I powered on a working prototype of the OneXSugar Sugar 1. This week, One-Netbook is crowdfunding a gaming handheld on Indiegogo like none I’ve ever touched before. It’s got two OLED touchscreens, two power buttons, two sets of volume controls, and two hinged rota

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Leaked Lenovo Legion Go 2 Will Make You Mad at Xbox and Nintendo

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-01-06 20:10:32

If you’re on the fence about whether to snatch up a $450 Nintendo Switch 2, or if you’re still hemming and hawing about that upcoming Xbox handheld made by Asus, there’s one more device that looks set to make your wallet scream bloody murder. We haven’t seen hide nor hair of Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 for about six months now, but leaks suggest it could be the sequel handheld you were actually looking for, thanks to a major screen upgrade that neither Nintendo nor Xbox is offering for its current-gen

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This MSI handheld could replace my gaming laptop, and not just for its more portable design

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-01-12 17:00:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is available through the company's online store and Amazon for $999. It stands tall as a high-performing gaming handheld with a vibrant touchscreen and unique design. However, its large size won't be for everyone, and there are a few software bugs. View now at MSI View now at Best Buy View now at B&H Photo and Video more buying choices When it launched in 2017, the Nintendo Switch had a massive impact on the gaming industry. It showed the world that it

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Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld Price Could Be Higher Than Expected, Leak Suggests

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-22 04:21:00

The ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming device from Asus and Microsoft debuted last month, and there were a lot of questions about the new portable. The big question about price might have been answered by a leak, and it looks like this handheld won't be cheap. A Google search screenshot showed a listing for the Xbox Ally and upgraded Ally X at 599 and 899 euros, as first spotted by Spanish gaming site 3DJuegos on Sunday and reported by Insider Gaming. This would put the Xbox Ally at approximately $7

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Pricing May Doom Asus’ Xbox Ally Handheld Before It Even Gets a Fair Shot

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-01-23 05:15:17

There hasn’t been any truly new Xbox console hardware in five years. Instead, the first real novel Xbox device isn’t made by Microsoft at all. Asus is designing a new handheld that looks like an Xbox controller split in half with an added screen. While Microsoft has reportedly delayed its own first-party handheld PC, it will need to rely on hardware partners like Asus to push its grand new vision for Xbox hardware. If Microsoft wants it to be a success, it needs to ensure people can actually aff

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The ModRetro Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-01-28 05:37:05

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. After selling out all of its limited stock of First Edition handhelds last year, ModRetro has announced that its Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock. The company is also introducing a new white-and-purple cloud color option, new game cartridges, and a collection of accessories that includes a rechargeable battery. The Chromatic i

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Wish your Nintendo DS could run modern PC games? You need to see this new gaming handheld

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-28 10:44:01

TL;DR The AYANEO Flip 1S is a clamshell handheld with dual-screen and keyboard variants. It runs Windows, with a Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chipset. Pre-orders start today at $779, with shipping expected in August. AYANEO has really made a name for itself in the boutique gaming handheld space, and its latest release is another fascinating device. It’s part Nintendo DS, part gaming laptop, and it’s officially available for pre-order starting today. The AYANEO Flip 1S is a clamshell ha

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Razer Handheld Dock Chroma Follows Its Accessories' Formula: High Quality With a Higher Price

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-11 21:00:16

The Handheld Dock Chroma from Razer is a compact stand and dock for portable gaming consoles and tablets, offering charging and an interface to send your games to a bigger screen. As the name suggests, it includes RGB lighting that's part of Razer's Chroma ecosystem. It was announced at CES in January, and it recently started shipping. Is it any good? Well, largely yes, with some important caveats. What I like about the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma The Razer Handheld Chroma Dock is well built. I

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Amazon Clears Out Black+Decker Handheld Vacuum at New Record Low, Sold Over 7K Units in the Past Month

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-19 05:40:22

Sometimes you need something more flexible and portable than the vacuum you have at home. It can be tough to get behind furniture, deal with stairs, awkward garages, or even cars, with a standard vacuum. There are a lot of times when what you really need is a truly portable handheld vacuum, and in those times, you’ll be very glad you made the most of today’s deal. See at Amazon You can currently get your hands on the Black+Decker Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum for just $59. That’s a 26% discount o

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I’d give everything for a pre-configured Android gaming handheld

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 18:00:34

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Retro gaming handhelds have come a long way in the past few years, but there’s still one big sticking point: the setup. Every time a new handheld comes in for review, I have to spend hours installing emulators, fixing folder structures, and configuring a frontend. Once that’s done, I still have to configure settings and shaders for each console individually, which requires arcane knowledge in popular emulators like RetroArch. Compared to Linux-based handheld

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Best Handheld Gaming Consoles Right Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-19 16:00:00

Phones and tablets already do a fine job of playing tons of great games and streaming games from consoles or the cloud. Dedicated devices can provide unique features, exclusive games or extra power to do things your phone can't. The difference between types of game handhelds at the moment can feel vast, but let’s break it down into some clear categories. Handhelds can be full TV-connectable consoles, tinier versions of full PCs, or smaller, purpose-built ways to play retro games, indies, or even

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Extreme Heatwave Makes This Handheld Mini Fan Almost Free, this Amazon Deal Won’t Last but the Heat Will

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-27 20:48:37

It turns out that Summer is pretty hot for most of us. While there are those who proclaim to love being cooked alive while out and about, but we reckon they’re lying. The key is good air conditioning, and while many homes have that installed, you’re not always at home. So, what is one to do when they have to leave the house in this heat? Well, how about getting a little handheld fan to help beat the heat? This Jisulife Handheld Mini Fan is currently 15% off, which means you can get your hands o

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Everybody Needs to Calm Down About the Switch 2 Screen and ‘Ghosting’

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-03-04 00:38:36

My aging, stick drift-wracked original Switch was stacked with a library of games I honestly forgot I owned. The Switch 2, with its bigger, brighter display, has breathed new life into this backlog, and it has become my new excuse to revisit Hades and Kentucky Route Zero. A new batch of naysayers claim the screen isn’t worth playing your older 2D titles on due to reported ghosting issues, but the specs are much more complicated than any not-a-tweet post on X may imply. The Switch 2’s 7.9-inch d

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The Xbox Ally's Biggest Specs Upgrade Could Just Be Better Windows 11 for Handhelds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-12 13:00:11

The same thing that makes Windows gaming handhelds desirable also holds them back. It's never been the hardware. The designs aren't perfect in a lot of the devices -- even the best of the lot, the Asus ROG Ally and ROG Ally X, which are the basis of the forthcoming ROG Xbox Ally -- but they're generally playable. The culprit has always been Windows. It simply isn't an operating system designed for a dedicated gaming handheld, and that needs to change. Of course, we'd all love the Xbox Ally to

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Next-gen Xbox to support Steam, Epic, and more – consoles will run on AMD chips

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-12 22:08:00

Something to look forward to: Xbox president Sarah Bond has confirmed that Microsoft's next game console will support titles from multiple digital storefronts and maintain backward compatibility. Additionally, a newly announced agreement with AMD suggests that an official Xbox handheld is still in development. All of Microsoft's upcoming consoles (whatever they are) are expected to be AMD powered. Microsoft's hardware-agnostic video game business model and its responses to Valve's Steam Deck ha

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Four reasons why it’s a surprisingly bad time to buy a gaming handheld

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2026-03-13 18:20:41

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. I love modern handheld gaming, and I recommend it to anyone and everyone. Just maybe not today? If you decided today was the day to finally drop hundreds of dollars on your first handheld, I might advise you to wait. Four reasons: The best handhelds are sold out The second-best handhelds just got more expensive Third-tier handhelds are

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Microsoft's own Xbox handheld is "essentially cancelled"

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2026-03-18 09:01:00

TL;DR: Microsoft and Asus recently announced two new Xbox-branded handheld devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. While these represent a new step for Xbox gaming on portable devices, a new report suggests that Microsoft has internally shelved its own Xbox handheld project – one that was never officially announced but had been the subject of considerable speculation. According to The Verge, Microsoft has "essentially canceled" its native Xbox handheld to focus on the Xbox software plat

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I tested a Eufy robot vacuum with a built-in handheld vac - and it just dropped to 42% off

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-03-21 04:07:47

ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy Clean E20 3-in-1 robot vacuum and handheld vacuum combination costs $650. The Eufy E20 performed very well in suction testing; it offers up to 8,000Pa of suction power and thorough edge cleaning; the robot vacuum's dustbin doubles as a handheld vacuum that includes a floor attachment and a crevice tool. Unfortunately, the handheld vacuum doesn't offer powerful suction like that of a standalone unit like a Dyson, and removing it from the robot isn't easy with one

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PlayStation handheld leak suggests PS5 game support via low-power mode, upscaling, and extra cache

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-21 09:16:00

Rumor mill: Trusted leakers previously reported that Sony is preparing a handheld counterpart to the PlayStation 6 that doesn't rely solely on streaming. The rumors have sparked speculation about how a portable device will run modern, high-end games, as new information sheds light on prospective hardware specifications. Prominent tipster KeplerL2 recently provided new details regarding Sony's plans for a handheld console. Although the device would be far weaker than a PlayStation 5, the company

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Xbox handheld console finally revealed after a decade of speculation

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-03-19 12:07:34

Xbox handheld console finally revealed after a decade of speculation 3 days ago Share Save Tom Gerken Technology reporter Share Save Xbox Microsoft has finally revealed its highly-anticipated handheld console, years after it was first rumoured. The ROG Xbox Ally will let gamers access their Game Pass subscription library on-the-go, in effect meaning members will start off with hundreds of games. It is being made in partnership with Asus, which has been making handheld gaming devices since 202

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I tested Lenovo's new Windows handheld PC - now I'm wondering if I need any other device for travel

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-11-16 00:11:00

ZDNET's key takeaways Lenovo's Legion Go S is currently on sale for $730 at Best Buy This handheld supports AAA gaming thanks to its AMD processor and the front-facing speakers that envelop you in high-definition sound It is, however, bogged down by a low battery life and an expensive price tag. $729.99 at Best Buy The Lenovo Legion Go S is the company's second attempt at handheld gaming, following 2023's Legion Go. It's not a direct upgrade to the original but rather an alternate version foc

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The Lenovo Legion Go S (with Windows) makes so many mistakes I can’t figure out how we got here

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-16 05:00:50

Lenovo Legion Go S with Windows The Windows-powered Legion Go S isn't a total bust from Lenovo. The display is great, and so are the speakers. There are also some nice software features, including fully customizable buttons. However, there are so many confusing choices here that ruin the experience: the quad-core Ryzen Z2 Go chipset leaves much to be desired, the whole thing is too heavy, there's no "gotta have it" feature, and poor hardware decisions (like the tiniest trackpad on Earth) make it

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Latest Tech News

This Handheld May Be Our Best Hope to Relive the Nintendo DS Glory Days

Lego's new Game Boy set comes with swappable cartridges and gameplay screens

GPD’s monster Strix Halo handheld requires a battery ‘backpack’ or a 180W charger

OneXSugar: Playing with the first dual-screen transforming handheld

Leaked Lenovo Legion Go 2 Will Make You Mad at Xbox and Nintendo

This MSI handheld could replace my gaming laptop, and not just for its more portable design

Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld Price Could Be Higher Than Expected, Leak Suggests

Pricing May Doom Asus’ Xbox Ally Handheld Before It Even Gets a Fair Shot

The ModRetro Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock

Wish your Nintendo DS could run modern PC games? You need to see this new gaming handheld

Razer Handheld Dock Chroma Follows Its Accessories' Formula: High Quality With a Higher Price

Amazon Clears Out Black+Decker Handheld Vacuum at New Record Low, Sold Over 7K Units in the Past Month

I’d give everything for a pre-configured Android gaming handheld

Best Handheld Gaming Consoles Right Now

Extreme Heatwave Makes This Handheld Mini Fan Almost Free, this Amazon Deal Won’t Last but the Heat Will

Everybody Needs to Calm Down About the Switch 2 Screen and ‘Ghosting’

The Xbox Ally's Biggest Specs Upgrade Could Just Be Better Windows 11 for Handhelds

Next-gen Xbox to support Steam, Epic, and more – consoles will run on AMD chips

Four reasons why it’s a surprisingly bad time to buy a gaming handheld

Microsoft's own Xbox handheld is "essentially cancelled"

I tested a Eufy robot vacuum with a built-in handheld vac - and it just dropped to 42% off

PlayStation handheld leak suggests PS5 game support via low-power mode, upscaling, and extra cache

Xbox handheld console finally revealed after a decade of speculation

I tested Lenovo's new Windows handheld PC - now I'm wondering if I need any other device for travel

The Lenovo Legion Go S (with Windows) makes so many mistakes I can’t figure out how we got here

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