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clamshell
12 articles tagged clamshell across reviews, guides, and comparisons.
ReviewAnbernic RG SP Review: The Best Cheap Clamshell Anbernic Has Made
Anbernic's RG SP finally shipped, and it went cheaper than anyone expected. It is the thinnest, best built clamshell the brand has made, and dropping the analog sticks turned out to be the right call for the library it is aimed at.
2026-08-20
ComparisonAnbernic RG SP vs KONKR Pocket Advance: The $60 vs $89 Question
Two Game Boy inspired handhelds launched in the same week of August 2026. The Anbernic RG SP is a $64.99 folding Linux clamshell. The KONKR Pocket Advance is an $89 Android slab. Here is which one to buy.
2026-08-20
ReviewMiyoo Flip Review: The Budget Clamshell Worth Buying in 2026
A GBA SP shaped Linux handheld with a great 4:3 screen and a protected display when folded. The Miyoo Flip is one of the easiest budget recommendations going, especially the V2.
2026-07-27
ComparisonMiyoo Flip vs Anbernic RG34XX SP: Which Budget Clamshell Wins
Two cheap clamshells, two different jobs. The RG34XX SP has a panel built for GBA and tiny analog sticks. The Miyoo Flip has a 4:3 screen, dual card slots, and a bigger battery.
2026-07-27
ComparisonAnbernic RG SP vs RG34XX SP: What Changes, and Should You Wait?
Anbernic's new RG SP slims down the clamshell and drops the analog sticks. Now that the full spec sheet is out, here is how it compares to the RG34XX SP, and whether you should wait or buy now.
2026-07-21
GuideBest 3DS Alternatives in 2026: Modern Handhelds That Fill the Gap
The 3DS is gone and nothing official replaced it. These are the modern handhelds that actually fill the gap, from true dual-screen devices to clamshells that scratch the same itch.
2026-07-18
ComparisonAnbernic RG34XX SP vs RG35XX SP: Which Clamshell Should You Buy?
Anbernic's two GBA SP style clamshells share the same H700 chip but different screens. The 3:2 RG34XX SP against the 4:3 RG35XX SP, and which library each one suits.
2026-07-18
ReviewPowkiddy V90 Review
The Powkiddy V90 is an ultra budget clamshell handheld styled after the Game Boy Advance SP. It is made for cheap, simple 8-bit and 16-bit fun.
2026-05-30
GuideBest Retro Handhelds for Kids 2026: Durable, Simple, and Affordable
The best retro handhelds for kids are cheap, tough, and simple enough to hand over without a tutorial. Here are six picks under $75.
2026-05-30
GuideBest Clamshell Retro Handhelds in 2026
The GBA SP form factor is back in a big way. Here are the best foldable retro handhelds for pocketability, screen protection, and nostalgia.
2026-04-10
ReviewAnbernic RG34XX SP Review: The GBA SP Clone That Actually Delivers
Anbernic's RG34XX SP recreates the Game Boy Advance SP clamshell with a modern H700 chip inside. We test whether nostalgia translates to great gameplay.
2026-04-09
ReviewRetroid Pocket Flip 2 Review: The Clamshell That Does Everything
The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 packs a Snapdragon 865, 5.5-inch AMOLED display, and PS2/GameCube emulation into a foldable design. Full review.
2026-04-09