Field notes from the pocket-sized frontier.

Buying guides, setup walkthroughs, and honest takes on Anbernic, Retroid, and the rest of the retro handheld universe — from someone who actually plays the things.

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01

Retroid Pocket vs. Anbernic: Which Should You Buy

A straight answer for two very different philosophies of handheld.

02

Setting Up RetroArch Without Losing Your Mind

Cores, BIOS files, and controller mapping — the 15-minute version.

03

Best Handhelds Under $100 (2026)

What's actually worth it, and what to skip no matter how good the spec sheet looks.

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