The Nubia REDMAGIC 7 was just announced, and I had a chance to thoroughly test this exciting new phone. With an active fan, AMOLED display, shoulder triggers, and the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, let’s see how it handles Android gaming and game emulation.
More info here (non-affiliate link)
GameSir X2 controller
8bitDo SN30 Pro controller
Razer Kishi controller
At long last, the AYN Odin has been released. Let’s take a look at this promising new handheld and see if it lives up to the hype. Spoiler: it does.
The device is still being sold via its Indiegogo page. Please note that the prices are listed in Hong Kong dollars.
Odin compatibility spreadsheet
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The Beelink SEi8 is the latest budget mini PC I’ve tested, and the third Beelink I’ve reviewed in as many months. So today let’s see how it stacks up against its more powerful companions and whether the $350 average price tag is worth it. Bottom line: it’s an excellent PC on the Linux and Batocera side, but its Windows performance was mixed.
Beelink SEi8 (Amazon)
Official website
With an average price of $1,400, the AYANEO Next is an upcoming line of handheld PCs that seems to be focused on the premium and luxury gaming space. So in this video we’ll take a look at what it can do, and who might be interested in picking it up. And yes, something something Steam Deck.
More info here: https://next.ayaneo.com/
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At around $180, the Chuwi HeroBox Pro has the potential to be one of the best sub-$200 PCs on the market today. But at that price, will games even be worth playing on it? Let’s find out.
Chuwi HeroBox Pro (both models): https://amzn.to/3A1l3c8
Chuwi LarkBox Pro: https://amzn.to/3KhqgkH
HeroBox direct link: https://store.chuwi.com/products/chuwi-herobox-pro
Other videos mentioned in this review:
Super Console X Mini PC: https://youtu.be/Ay3XgIfHfAQ
Batocera flash drive: https://youtu.be/e0klElI4KLc
Offline scraping: https://youtu.be/RBQuFBbRsXs
There are so many Pandora devices out there that it’s hard to determine where to start. Today we’re going to take a look at one of the more powerful Pandora 3D boxes and see what the experience is like.
Pandora 3D 8000-in-1
Just the board
Board + control stick
Amazingly, the PowKiddy Q36 is one of those rare handheld devices that is just about perfect as soon as you pull it out of the box — no need for hardware mods, custom firmware, or learning a new complicated OS. Much of that has to do with the open-source FunKey firmware that it uses, which has some excellent quality of life features that make this micro handheld a wonderful grab-and-go option. So let’s run this $50 device through its paces and look at why I like it so much.
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If you love Android games or streaming, and don’t want to use your phone, the GPD XP may already be on your radar. Let’s check it out and see how it works.
Use code “BG231d5d” for a discount.
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With 2022 in full swing, let’s take a look back at 2021 and the wonderful world of handhelds from this past year.
Buy the devices here:
PowKiddy X18S
Anbernic RG300X
Anbernic RG351V
Anbernic RG351MP
PS Vita (eBay)
PowKiddy RGB10 (metal)
PowKiddy RGB10 Pro
Anbernic RG280V
PowKiddy RGB10 Max 2
Anbernic RG552
Miyoo Mini
GPD XP (use code BG231d5d for $80 off)
Retroid Pocket 2+
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Continue reading “My Favorite Retro Handhelds of 2021”
The new Beelink GTI 11 is a Tiger Lake mini PC using the 11th generation Intel Core i5 1135G7 CPU, Intel Iris Xe graphics, and name-brand components. So let’s put this little guy through its paces and see how it performs with PC gaming and emulation.
Buy one here
Official website
My Batocera flash drive guide
Retro Game Corps 