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Retroid has begun shipping every color option of its dual-screen Pocket Duo handheld, after missing its original October 21 launch date. Clear Purple shipped first on November 2, followed by Ice Blue, 16Bit, GC, and finally Black starting today. The cheaper Pocket Duo Lite Plus, which uses LCD instead of AMOLED screens, has not yet begun shipping.
MANGMI has upgraded its Pocket Max Android gaming handheld's battery from 8,000mAh to 10,000mAh without formal announcement, as shown on its current product page. The device still features a 7-inch 144Hz OLED screen, Snapdragon 865 chip, 27W wired charging, and starts at $230 for an 8GB/128GB configuration.
AYANEO told customers via email that 90% of KONKR Pocket Advance orders have shipped, with the remaining Onyx Ice colorway units and other outstanding orders expected to go out within a week, followed by new production batches in about two weeks. The company also said international shipping of its Pocket Block handheld will begin by the end of October, while the Pocket Micro 2 has been delayed to early November.
AYN has disclosed specifications for its upcoming Odin 3 Portal handheld gaming device, confirming it will use a Snapdragon Elite processor and include a notably large battery. The device has not yet launched, but the spec sheet positions it among the most powerful Android gaming handhelds announced so far.
Amazon is selling the Retroid Pocket 5 for $219, down from its $249 list price, matching the lowest price seen since summer Prime Day. The device features a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 865 chip, Hall effect sticks, active cooling, analog triggers, gyroscope and vibration, and is rated 4.6 stars by reviewers.
Retroid, maker of Android gaming handhelds, posted a short teaser video announcing a new device called the Retroid Pocket Duo. The clip shows only a silhouette featuring two built-in screens without hinges or cables, resembling a Nintendo 3DS shape but with larger displays. No specs, price or release date were disclosed.
ANBERNIC has launched its RG 55G1 handheld gaming device, which closely mimics the design of the Nintendo Switch Lite. The base 4GB/64GB model is priced at $149.99, with an early-bird discount bringing it to $139.99, while the 8GB/128GB version costs $174.99 or $164.99 during the promotional window.
Lenovo has released the Legion Cloud Gaming Handheld C700 in China, an Android device built around cloud gaming from a PC. It ships with a dongle that uses Lenovo's own Legion Stream protocol, letting users stream PC games even without an internet connection. The 8GB/256GB model costs roughly $327, with a 7.82-inch 120Hz screen, Dimensity 7400 chip, and 8,000mAh battery.
AYN announced via Discord that it will increase prices across all three configurations of its Odin 3 Android gaming handheld beginning September 1. The base 8GB/128GB model rises from $349 to $369, the 12GB/256GB Pro goes from $449 to $469, and the 16GB/512GB Max climbs from $499 to $529. This marks the third price increase for the device in 2025, following hikes in March and June.