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The TrimUI Brick Pro takes the beloved Brick formula and gives it a bigger 3.95 inch screen. It is a budget Linux handheld built for sharp 2D retro gaming up to PS1.

ROCKNIX shipped its first new stable build in over a year on June 1, 2026, now covering around 66 devices. Here is what changed and what is supported.

PortMaster brings hundreds of native game ports to retro handhelds, from indie classics to open-source remakes. Here is how to install it and start.

How to set up RetroDECK on the Steam Deck in 2026, how it differs from EmuDeck, and why the recent rewrite made it one of the easiest options.

The Powkiddy RGB30 is a budget handheld built around a 4 inch square screen. It is made for 8-bit and 16-bit games, and it runs them beautifully.

The Powkiddy X55 puts a big 5.5 inch 720p screen on the RK3566 chip. It is a large, affordable handheld for couch sessions up to PS1.

The Trimui Smart Pro is a budget widescreen handheld with a 4.96 inch 720p screen, dual sticks, and a big battery. It is a strong value up to PS1.

ROCKNIX is the first custom firmware to bring native Steam and Proton to Android handhelds. Here is how to install it and what to expect from Steam on ARM.

The Anbernic RG Vita Pro pairs a 5.5-inch 1080p display with the RK3576 chipset and dual-boot Android/Linux. We test PSP upscaling, PS2 performance, and whether it justifies the price.

Linux vs Android retro gaming handhelds explained. Setup complexity, emulation performance, custom firmware options, and which OS fits your needs.

The Lenovo Legion Go S brings an 8" screen and AMD horsepower to SteamOS — a legitimate Steam Deck OLED alternative that trades OLED and portability for raw size and power.

The best emulation handheld ever made — if you can justify the price. The Steam Deck OLED is a retro gaming powerhouse hiding inside a PC gaming device.