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🎮 The guts behind the glory

• AYN is Sunsetting The Odin 2: After being available for the better part of the past two years, and setting the standard for Android handhelds, AYN has officially confirmed that the Odin 2 is being discontinued.
• AYANEO Pocket S Mini Now Available: AYANEO is back at it, announcing the release of the Pocket S Mini. However, instead of dealing with crowdfunding campaigns, you can order one directly from AYANEO and it will ship within the next week.
• Sony Again Rumored to Release an OLED PlayStation Portal in 2026: We've heard rumblings of Sony working on a successor to the PlayStation Portal for some time. A new crop of rumors suggest that it will be released at some point this year, with an OLED display being one of the big selling points.

🕹️ Your gateway to pixel-perfect worlds

• Windows 11 Update Breaks ROG Xbox Ally Controls: It's always fun when Windows messes up our devices, with the ROG Xbox Ally being the latest victim. The latest update makes it impossible to use your built-in controls, but there is a workaround to get things back in working order.
• Citron 2026.02.1 "Pathfinder": A week after Eden saw a stable release, Citron is here with a major update of its own. "Pathfinder" includes changes such as "Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing with Custom Save Paths," Integrated Mod Downloader & Manager, QLaunch Support, and much more.
• Azahar 2124.3 Brings Back .3DS Support: Azahar has been the de facto option for 3DS emulation ever since it arrived last year. However, in an effort to avoid piracy issues, it removed compatibility with .3DS files, forcing users to convert them to .CCI. With Azahar 2124.3, .3DS ROM support returns as the developers attempt to avoid an "unhealthy open-source development environment."

👾 Game of the Month: FebZuary Hands the Reins to Zu

Game(s) of the Week

🕹️ #202 (1/31 - 2/7) - Metroid Prime Pinball

RPG of the Quarter (1/1 - 3/31)

🗓️ Upcoming Releases

• AYANEO Pocket S Mini - February 7
• AYANEO Pocket Vert - Shipping to begin "End of January"
• KTR2 - February 5 (Magnesium Alloy) / March 20 (Plastic)
• OneXFly Apex - February 10
• KinHank K59 - February 28

✍ Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Write, Watch

AISPLC R36T and R36T Max Setup Guide - Retro Handhelds

Fan of these new faux-CRT handhelds? Here’s how you can get even more out of your AISLPC R36T and R36T MAX with ArkOS4Clone.

Retro Handhelds - Play It ForeverNick

Geekom A5 Review: The 2026 Standard? - Retro Handhelds

In a 2026 landscape of rising costs, Geekom is putting out its entry-level A5 Mini PC for $369. With a 6-Core CPU, and Vega 7 graphics, is it worth the price?

Retro Handhelds - Play It ForeverBan

The Games I’m Actually Playing on My Odin 3 - Retro Handhelds

AYN’s Odin 3 nails the feel and the performance. The catch: it makes your backlog look infinite. These are the games that won anyway.

Retro Handhelds - Play It ForeverNick

Game Over: Casio Loopy - Retro Handhelds

Casio’s 1995 Loopy console featured a built-in sticker printer, but its niche appeal and tiny 10-game library couldn’t compete with PlayStation.

Retro Handhelds - Play It ForeverJim Gray

📺On the YouTubes

💸 Achievement Unlocked: Big Savings

• ASUS ROG Xbox Ally
  • $599.99 $489.99 at Amazon
• AYN Odin 2 Portal
  • Base: $329 $249
  • Pro: $399 $369
  • Max: $499 $449
• AYANEO Pocket S Mini
  • 8GB/128GB: $399 $319
  • 12GB/256GB: $479 $399
  • 16GB/512GB: $559 $479

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