Setup

How to keep your retro handheld's battery healthy for years — charging habits that matter, safe storage, spotting a swollen cell, and when (and how) to replace it.

Analog stick drifting on your handheld? Work through the fixes in order — software recalibration first, then cleaning, then replacing the stick module or upgrading to Hall-effect, with notes by device.

EmuDeck for Android is now in open beta and turns the painful multi emulator setup ritual into a one click install. Here is how to get it running on your Snapdragon or MediaTek handheld in 2026.

Dusk is a native PC and mobile port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, built on the completed GameCube decompilation. Here is how it runs on the Steam Deck, Windows handhelds, and Android, and what you need to play.

EmuDeck for Android automates 2–4 hours of emulator installation, BIOS pathing, and front-end configuration into about 20 minutes. Here's how to install it on a Retroid Pocket 6 or AYN Thor — and the manual tweaks that make a real difference, especially for DS emulation.

Step by step guide to setting up AetherSX2 for PS2 emulation on Android retro handhelds like the Retroid Pocket 5, Retroid Pocket 6, and other Snapdragon devices.

Step by step guide to setting up the Retroid Pocket 5. Covers initial Android setup, emulator installation, BIOS files, controller mapping, and game library organization.

How to install and configure Dolphin on your Android retro handheld for GameCube and Wii emulation. Covers settings, performance tips, and controller mapping.

How to install and configure GammaOS on your Anbernic Android handheld. Transform the stock experience with a gaming-focused launcher, better controls, and optimized emulator settings.

Step-by-step guide to setting up RetroAchievements for Nintendo Wii games using Dolphin. Covers PC, Steam Deck, and Android handhelds.

Flash KNULLI custom firmware on your Anbernic handheld — a step-by-step guide from a blank microSD card to a fully configured retro gaming machine.

The complete setup guide for the Retroid Pocket 6 — install emulators, transfer your games, configure a frontend, and get the most out of Android-based emulation.

Flash muOS on your Anbernic RG35XX Plus, RG40XX H, or RG40XX V — a lean RetroArch-first launcher with fast boot times, PortMaster, and minimal overhead.

The Steam Deck is arguably the best retro gaming device ever built. Here's what it can emulate, how to set it up, and why it belongs in every retro gamer's hands.

The complete guide to setting up EmuDeck on the Steam Deck — from storage decisions and installer setup to Steam ROM Manager and launching games from Game Mode.

The complete guide to MelonDS — from installing standalone and the RetroArch core, to BIOS setup, dual-screen layouts, touch input mapping, and performance tuning on retro handhelds.

PPSSPP brings your PSP collection to life on modern handhelds. This guide covers device recommendations, standalone vs. RetroArch core, graphics settings, performance tuning, and control mapping.

Add trophies and challenges to your retro games with RetroAchievements — works on RetroArch, muOS, and KNULLI.

The complete beginner's guide to RetroArch — from installing cores to scanning your library, configuring saves, and making your games look great.

Flash KNULLI on your Anbernic RG35XX Plus, RG40XX H, or RG40XX V — EmulationStation frontend, per-game settings, WiFi file transfer, and PortMaster included.

The complete beginner's guide to transforming your Miyoo Mini Plus into the ultimate retro machine using Onion OS.