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🎮 The guts behind the glory

• AYANEO Announces KONKR Pocket Block, Pocket AIR Mini IGS, and Teases Pocket Play: AYANEO’s latest Product Sharing Session just wrapped up after almost four hours, and there’s a good bit to unpack. On the hardware side of things, AYANEO announced two new products: the Pocket AIR Mini x Arcade Home Limited Edition and the KONKR Pocket Block.
• New GAMEMT E5 ModX Videos Show the Modular Handheld in Action: The E5 ModX first broke cover back in April, initially looking like just another addition to the GAMEMT E5 lineup. Recently, more videos have been shared, some by the @Royibeila account on Twitter, in addition to the promo video below shared over on the RH Discord by @jdewitz.
• Royibeila RG36B MAX Quietly Launched: Royibeila surprisingly unveiled the RG36B MAX on Twitter last week, looking rather similar to the likes of the R36 Ultra and R36MAX. It retails for $64.99, but with code ROYIBEILA05, you can save $10 for a limited time.

🕹️ Your gateway to pixel-perfect worlds

• Latest RG Vita Pro Update from Anbernic Brings the Google Play Store: Anbernic released a new update for the RG Vita Pro, bumping the software version up to v1.1.4. The update aims to provide system optimizations, “fix bugs,” and, more importantly, add Google Play support.
• GPDTool: GPD quietly released a new utility for its handhelds, aptly named GPDTool. According to the company, this will let you "fine-tune TDP, monitor performance in real time, lock frame rates," and much more, without relying on alternative solutions.
• BattleShip v1.0: There's a brand new port of Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64, as BattleShip v1.0 is now available for download. Surprisingly, this doesn't come from the Harbour Masters team, but relies on similar underlying technology (i.e. libultraship). BattleShip is currently available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Emulation Corner

👾 Game of the Month: Mobile May

Game(s) of the Week

RPG of the Quarter (4/1 - 6/30)

✍ Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Write

Close Enough 2: The Spiritual Successor Sequel | Retro Handhelds

These modern games pay loving tribute to retro classics like Chrono Trigger, Ninja Gaiden, Donkey Kong Country, and Jet Set Radio.

Retro HandheldsNick

Game Store Rentals: PlayStation Edition | Retro Handhelds

Video store rentals were a fun way to play games growing up, and the PlayStation had a lot of B-List offerings that still offered up a great amount of fun.

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AYN Odin 3 vs. KONKR Pocket Fit: Is There a Winner? | Retro Handhelds

A battle of giants is at hand, and there will only be one victor. Joe takes a dive into the Konkr Pocket Fit and Odin 3 and compares them head-to-head.

Retro HandheldsJoe White

Anbernic RG DS: How to Install GammaOS, Anbernic Linux, ROCKNIX, and KNULLI | Retro Handhelds

The versatile Anbernic RG DS runs Android, Linux, and can even dual-boot. Here is a complete guide to installing the best custom firmware options available.

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8 Steam Games to Grow Your Backlog | Retro Handhelds

Don’t have enough games in your Steam Library? Or just looking for something new to play? Well here’s 8 games to grab if you’re looking to grow your backlog.

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The Best Ways To Play: Neo Geo Pocket Color | Retro Handhelds

The Neo Geo Pocket Color passed by most gamers during it’s 1999 western release. Discover a system you may have never known with Nick’s favorite ways to play.

Retro HandheldsNick

AYANEO Pocket Ace Setup Guide | Retro Handhelds

This guide will walk you step-by-step on how to set up your AYANEO Pocket Ace, including installing emulators, frontends, quick tips and tricks, and much more!

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📺 On the YouTubes

RH Partners

💸 Achievement Unlocked: Big Savings

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• AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini x Arcade Home Limited Edition
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• DSPico: $14.08 at AliExpress
• Anbernic RG Rotate: $91.99 w/ code RETROMAY8
• R36 Ultra: $37.43 w/ code RETROMAY2
• GameSir Pocket Taco: $33.49 w/ code RETROMAY2
• Anbernic RG DS: $94.99 w/ code RETROMAY15
• Miyoo Mini Flip: $59.01 w/ code RETROMAY8
• AYN Thor: From $396.48 w/ code RETROMAY45
• RG43H Pro: $67.87 w/ code RETROMAY8
• Lenovo G02: $64.13 w/ code RETROMAY8

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