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Gaming

Handhelds, consoles and the gear around them.

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Two retro-style handheld game consoles, one vertical and one horizontal, on a wooden desk beside a memory card

How to Choose a Retro Handheld: Screen Shape, Chip, Operating System and Controls

Screen aspect ratio, processor power, Linux vs Android, vertical vs horizontal layouts, and battery life — what matters when choosing a retro gaming handheld, and the legal side of games.

Sep 9, 2026 · 3 min read