News
ModRetro’s Transparent Chromatic Is Here, and Mine Is Red
ModRetro’s Chromatic now comes in transparent plastic for $149.99. What changed from the metal model, what reviews say and how it ties to the M64.
10 Oct 2026 · 4 min readEXPLORE THE LIBRARY
Handheld Gaming
Handheld gaming PCs, Switch 2 controllers and Android handhelds: first looks, reviews and benchmarks.
First Impressions
abxylute N6 vs Mobapad M12 HD: The $60 One Is Winning, So Far
First impressions of the abxylute N6 deck and the Mobapad M12 HD Joy-Cons on Switch 2: protocol, back buttons, sticks, rumble, weight and price.
10 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
News
Mobapad M12 Pro: The Most Complete Switch 2 Joy-Con Alternative Yet, on Paper
Mobapad’s M12 Pro promises NFC, HD-class rumble and mouse mode for $119.99 on pre-order. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and why I pre-ordered.
6 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
News
Miyoo Mini Plus in 2026: What to Know Before Buying One
Miyoo’s 3.5-inch vertical handheld is still on sale for $58.99. What it plays, Onion OS, the new real-time clock, the bundled card and how it compares.
5 Oct 2026 · 11 min read
News
SteamOS Can Run Android Games Now, but Only on the Steam Frame
Valve’s Lepton runs Android games on SteamOS and FEX runs x86 games on ARM. What ships today on the Steam Frame, and what it could mean for handhelds.
5 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
News
Genki Manta Raises Over $1.1 Million for a Pro Controller With Its Own Screen and OS
Genki’s Manta closed its Kickstarter above $1.15 million. Analog face buttons, adjustable TMR sticks, Hall effect triggers and MantaOS on a built-in screen, shipping in 2027.
2 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
News
Pokémon Ditto Switch 2 Controller: Hall Effect Sticks in Ditto Purple
PowerA’s officially licensed Ditto controller for Switch 2 brings Hall Effect sticks and two back buttons, and Amazon lists it at $50.99 ahead of its October 20 release.
1 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
News
KONKR Pocket Block: AYANEO’s $79 Vertical Android Handheld
AYANEO’s KONKR Pocket Block is a Game Boy-shaped Android handheld with a 3.33-inch 4:3 screen and a Helio G85, from $79 on pre-order.
29 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
First Impressions
My “New” CRKD Nitro Deck 2 Arrived Covered in Dust
I ordered a new CRKD Nitro Deck 2 for the Switch 2 and it arrived covered in dust. The hardware underneath gets a lot right, from the grip to the adjustable sticks, with a few real compromises.
25 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
Reviews
Steam Deck vs ROG Ally vs Legion Go 2 vs X2 Mini Pro: 4 games, 3 power levels
Four handhelds, four games and three power settings. Where extra power helped, where it barely moved the needle, and where the original ROG Ally ran into trouble.
24 Sep 2026 · 9 min read
First Impressions
OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro Unboxing: A Strong First Look With One Complaint
An OLED screen, clicky controls and plenty to tinker with. The X2 Mini Pro makes a strong first impression, with one complaint about how a $2,400 handheld feels.
24 Sep 2026 · 9 min read
First Impressions
NYXI Hyperion 3 for Switch 2: More Grip, Clicky Buttons
The NYXI Hyperion 3 gives the Switch 2 larger grips, clicky microswitch buttons and a magnetic fit.
24 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
Reviews
OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro Review: A $2,400 Handheld Against the $1,300 Legion Go 2
The OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro costs about $1,100 more than the Legion Go 2. In handheld use the gap is small; its extra power pays off at up to 80 W on a TV.
16 Sep 2026 · 11 min read
Perspectives
$400 vs $2,400 Handhelds: When More Power Stops Mattering
The Legion Go 2 remains the primary handheld in a four-device setup, while the $2,400 OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro stays docked at the TV, where its extra power gets used. The comparison asks how much handheld performance a player actually needs.
15 Sep 2026 · 8 min read