setup guide

How to set up Azahar, the modern 3DS emulator, on your handheld in 2026. The best dual-screen devices, install steps, system files, and settings.

How to set up Flycast and play Sega Dreamcast games on your handheld in 2026. The best devices, install steps, BIOS files, and widescreen settings.

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.

How to set up Vita3K and play PlayStation Vita games on your handheld in 2026. The best devices, install steps, firmware, GPU drivers, and game notes.

EmuDeck for Android is in open beta and turns the painful multi-emulator setup into a one-click install. Here is how to run it on your handheld in 2026.

EmuDeck for Android turns hours of emulator setup into about 20 minutes. Here is how to install it on a Retroid Pocket 6 or AYN Thor, plus key DS tweaks.

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.

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.

A step-by-step guide to setting up the Retroid Pocket 5. Android setup, emulator installation, BIOS files, controller mapping, and library tips.

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. Get a gaming-focused launcher, better controls, and tuned emulator settings.

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

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.

The complete guide to MelonDS. Installing standalone and the RetroArch core, BIOS setup, dual-screen layouts, touch input, and performance tuning.

PPSSPP brings your PSP collection to life on modern handhelds. Device picks, standalone vs RetroArch core, graphics settings, and control mapping.