maintenance

Handheld getting hot, throttling, or shutting down? Here is why it happens and how to fix it, from settings and airflow to cooling accessories.

How to clean and maintain your retro handheld so it lasts for years. Safe ways to clean the screen, buttons, and ports, plus storage tips that prevent damage.

Corrupted SD card on your handheld? Here is how to recover your games and saves, test the card, and prevent corruption from happening again.

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 drift on your handheld? Work through the fixes in order. Software recalibration first, then cleaning, then a Hall-effect replacement.