The market for retro handhelds has exploded in recent years, leading to the development of some exceptional devices.

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Over the past few years, retro gaming has been growing in popularity. Many gamers just want to be taken back to a simpler time when old school 8-bit and 16-bit graphics and audio reigned supreme and ...

Overview:  Retro gaming in 2026 is driven by accuracy and build quality, not nostalgia alone, with FPGA-based and ...

Despite some design oversights, the Mini Arcade Pro is an affordable way to turn your Switch into a fun, portable tabletop arcade machine – assuming you have a decent retro and arcade collection.

We’ve had all manner of retro micro consoles released in recent years, but the Taito Egret II Mini is not like the rest and could be the best one yet. If you are not familiar with Taito Egret II, then ...

The Vectrex Mini, a tiny version of my favorite '80s console with an AMOLED screen, is getting a Kickstarter campaign this November. The adorable retro console remake has been living in my head ...

Dive into the nostalgia of pixelated adventures and timeless gameplay! Ben Griffiths / Unsplash Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane? The best classic retro game consoles of 2024 are bringing ...

Mini Arcade Pro is a fight or arcade-style stick designed for use with both the Nintendo Switch OLED and the Nintendo Switch ...

My Arcade had a new reveal during CES 2025 this week, as they showed off the new GameStation Retro filled with Capcom and Bandai Namco titles. This is basically a new way to play some classic titles ...