Dev has modded more Game Boys than most people have owned. A software engineer by day and a soldering-iron expert by night, he writes about portable gaming history, emulator internals, and the modding scene that keeps forty-year-old hardware alive.
AYANEO has given the Pocket Air Mini a new Arcade Home edition, complete with licensed IGS games and a custom emulator. It is a more curated take on retro handheld gaming, with the same core hardware underneath.
Lenovo has confirmed that the G02 retro handheld is an official regional product for China. The device was reported to ship with thousands of pre-loaded ROMs, raising fresh questions about licensing and brand control.
Powkiddy’s ROYIBEILA P36S is another low-cost Linux handheld built around the familiar RK3326 chip. It aims at classic emulation with a 3.5-inch IPS screen and a sub-$50 price.
Powkiddy has launched a new global retro handheld priced under $50, adding another entry-level option for portable emulation fans. The device sits in a busy budget market built around classic 8-bit and 16-bit play.
A new PCSX2 fork is set to bring SoulCalibur II’s arcade-only Conquest Mode to home setups. It is a notable step for emulation and arcade preservation.
Prototopia has shared footage of a Sega Rally prototype for Nintendo DS, developed by DC Studios. The group also posted a 2006 street racing pitch demo from the same studio.
A new ZSNES update is aiming to make Super Nintendo games look sharper on modern displays. It takes a software-first approach, rather than relying on FPGA hardware.
Re-Logic's sandbox adventure, Terraria, has surpassed 70 million copies sold across all platforms, with developers confirming future cross-play support.
New videos from Royibeila confirm the GAMEMT EX5 Modx handheld is in production, showing off its unique detachable display and metal shell design.
Krikzz, the developer behind the popular EverDrive series, is exploring a flash cart for the Neo Geo AES, potentially offering a new option for collectors and enthusiasts.
