We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Handheld gaming systems aren't niche anymore. Today's devices range from compact devices built around retro emulation to full-fledged portable ...

PS2 emulation on handhelds finally grew up. As of 2026, the combination of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Android handhelds, Valve’s Steam Deck OLED, and the mature NetherSX2 fork of AetherSX2 means you can play ...

Handheld gaming systems have come a long way since the days of the Game Boy. With advancements in technology, there are now a wide variety of options available for gamers who want to play on the go.

Twenty years ago, the list of the best handheld consoles was a list of approximately two. Nintendo was riding high with the record-breaking launch of the Nintendo DS, while the less popular but more ...

In a bid to relive a bit of my youth, I’ve been enjoying some retro games for the past month or so (I’m currently a good way through Wind Waker), but have been confined to playing on my couch. While I ...

Anbernic’s next handheld emulator borrows the GBA’s design but adds extra buttons and a larger screen. Anbernic’s next handheld emulator borrows the GBA’s design but adds extra buttons and a larger ...

There's just one Xbox 360 emulator on Android at the moment, but a new app could bring big improvements to Xbox 360 emulation ...