Anbernic Updates RG XX H700 Firmware
Anbernic has rolled out a firmware update for its H700-powered RG XX handhelds, with stability fixes and new UI themes. The update must be flashed manually to a microSD card.
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Anbernic Rolls Out RG XX H700 Firmware Update
Anbernic has pushed a new firmware update for most of its H700-powered RG XX handhelds. It brings stability improvements, new UI themes, and a manual install process.
Sega Handheld Rumour Points to 2D Focus
A Reddit post, reported by TimeExtension, suggests Sega or a licensed partner may be working on a low-cost handheld aimed at modern 2D games. The rumour mentions a 5-inch OLED screen and removable game cartridges.
GB Boy Clone Speed Fix Exposes Hardware Flaws
A Hackaday report shows a GB Boy clone running Game Boy carts too fast, then getting corrected with a simple oscillator swap. The repair also exposed the sort of component shortcuts that often affect clone handhelds.
FPGA Tech Gets a Retro Gaming Spotlight
Business Standard has taken a closer look at FPGA technology in retro gaming, and why some fans see it as a more accurate route than software emulation. The piece also touches on preservation, handhelds, and the growing interest in hardware-level recreation.
Rayman Legends Retold Gets New Look on Snowdrop
Ubisoft is bringing Rayman Legends Retold to new platforms with a rebuilt visual style, extra stages, and a new world. The preview also points to a bigger technical shift from UbiArt to Snowdrop.
Pre-Game Boy Handheld Concept Surfaces
A previously unseen handheld concept from Hitoshi Yamagami has surfaced, offering a look at portable gaming ideas before the Game Boy arrived in 1989. It is a neat reminder that handheld history had plenty of routes that never made it to shop shelves.
AliExpress Sale Cuts Retro Handheld Prices
AliExpress’s Summer Sale is offering short-term savings on handhelds from Anbernic, Retroid and AYN. The deal runs until June 10, with extra cashback and PayPal offers noted.
ModRetro M64 Details Emerge, Controller Confirmed
New details have surfaced on the ModRetro M64 handheld, and its official controller is now part of the picture. RetroDodo says the embargo has lifted, with a final unit due this week.
Former Nintendo UK Exec Pens Handheld Thriller
A former Nintendo UK general manager has turned the handheld boom years into fiction. David Yarnton’s GameTrap draws on the Nintendo DS era and the rise and fall of Gizmondo.