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PowKiddy V90 Review and Guide

February 1, 2021August 6, 2022by Russ78 Comments

Last updated: 06AUG2022 (see Changelog for details

I wasn’t expecting much from the PowKiddy V90, but I underestimated it. This little clamshell device was everything I was hoping for in a budget handheld. I’m comfortable saying that this is one of the best sub-$40 handheld devices you can buy, and it makes a great gift to friends and loved ones.

One of my favorite aspects of this device is the fact that it just uses a Nokia phone battery, and it’s easy to access and swap. If you’d like to buy a replacement (or upgraded) battery for the device, the ShenMZ or Taeozi models are recommended.

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In-Depth Review: PowKiddy RGB10

January 19, 2021January 18, 2021by RussLeave a Comment

For a sub-$80 handheld, I don’t think that the PowKiddy RGB10 can be beat. So let’s take a deep dive into the device to go over all the things I love about this little guy, and some of the things I wish were a bit better.

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PS Vita, Reviews

PlayStation Vita as a Retro Handheld Gaming Device

December 13, 2020January 12, 2021by Russ3 Comments

Last updated: 13DEC2020 (see Changelog for details)

If you’ve ever spent time on any emulation-related website, subreddit, YouTube comments, or discord server, you’ve heard the arguments: if you want a good handheld gaming device, you must buy a PS Vita. So I decided to pick up a PS Vita and give it the same critical eye that I like to give any of my handheld devices.

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