With a 7″ touchscreen and an Android operating system, the PowKiddy X17 appears to be a handheld gaming device worth considering. So how does this stack up to other devices in this $125 range?
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Nearly 33 years after the Sega Genesis released, we have a new game to try out! Demons of Asteborg released last month and can easily work in your favorite retro handheld. If it can run Genesis games (and the Picodrive emulator), it’ll likely run this game, too.
Find it on Steam
Main page (for the demo)
The BackBone One is often considered the best iPhone controller available, but the new GameSir X2 Lightning is here to challenge the throne; it’s $30 cheaper and works with thin iPhone cases. So which one is my favorite iPhone controller?
GameSir X2 Lightning
BackBone One
I finally got a chance to test the medal mod kit for the ODROID Go Super. Let’s see if it fixes my main complaints about the original device!
OGS metal mod kit
OGS YouTube playlist
With a starting price of $52 (64GB model), the new Super Console X Cube is the new budget option for plug-and-play retro game emulation. So let’s see if it has any benefits over previous models.
Buy one here (AliExpress, cheapest)
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This 10000 mAh battery pack comes pre-loaded with 500 NES games, with a 3″ display and some pretty nice buttons, too. So is it worth your $20, or should you buy a couple Chipotle burrito bowls instead? Let’s find out.
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The Pawky Box is a new budget emulation box, in direct competition with the Super Console X Pro. Let’s do a deep-dive review to see if it’s worth your time and attention.
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The Q20 Mini is the latest budget device from PowKiddy, and at $40 it’s definitely in the realm of “impulse buy” options. So let’s look at how this one performs, especially within the very competitive budget handheld market available today.
Buy one here
Install custom firmware with my V90 guide
The RG300X is Anbernic’s latest device — a step forward in craftsmanship, and a step backward in features and performance. Let’s do a deep dive into this device and see if it’s worth the price tag.
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With so many retro handhelds on the market (and quite a few more on the way), it’s a good time to round up my top five devices as of right now.
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Retro Game Corps 