Nintendo is working on a Switch 2 with replaceable batteries
Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Nintendo is working on a new version of the Switch 2 with user-replaceable batteries. It’s making the change to comply with EU regulations that…
Steam on Android handhelds just got a lot better thanks to this updated Linux distro
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The Rocknix Linux distribution has just received its first stable release since May 2025. The update brings the Linux Arm Steam client to more…
Retroid Pocket 5 owners report that their handhelds are cracking
TL;DR Some Retroid Pocket 5 owners have reported a crack appearing on their handheld. The crack seems to appear near screw holes, suggesting that over-tightened screws are to blame. This…
This sketchy Lenovo-branded pirate handheld is actually legit (Update: Not pirate)
TL;DR Lenovo has reportedly confirmed that a recently surfaced Lenovo-branded handheld is indeed a legitimate product. This $60 Linux handheld is apparently meant for the Chinese market and uses Lenovo’s…
This OLED handheld is great for PS2 games, and it just got a cheaper model
TL;DR ANBERNIC has quietly released an 8GB/128GB version of the RG577 handheld. This model is on sale for ~$229, making it ~$50 cheaper than the previously released 256GB option. Expect…
AYANEO gives us a first official look at its Game Boy-like Pocket BLOCK
TL;DR AYANEO has given us a first official look at the KONKR Pocket BLOCK handheld. This looks like a pocket-friendly vertical handheld that might be cheaper than the firm’s current…
This dual-screen Android handheld costs less than $100, but just got Linux
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR ANBERNIC has released a brand-new Linux distribution for its dual-screen RG DS handheld. This version of Linux supports both screens for system navigation and…
AYANEO’s pricey Windows handhelds are this close to a release
TL;DR AYANEO has provided an update regarding its two upcoming Windows handhelds. The company says it’s aiming to ship the $1,999 NEXT 2 in June. The KONKR Fit, which was…
This new Android handheld has a crazy design and sub-$90 price tag
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR ANBERNIC’s RG Rotate handheld has now gone on sale via its website. The handheld has a recommended starting price of $87.99, but is currently…
Retro gamers have a new way to play Commodore 64 and Spectrum games
TL;DR Hyper Mega Tech has announced two new clamshell handhelds inspired by the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum. Each device features a 4.3-inch IPS display, 25 built-in games, and a…