Ayaaaaaaaaa (neo)

May 3rd, 2025 by the hha team

Alright, it's May 2025, and we already have a new handheld! This time is the somewhat unique Ayaneo 3: a modular horizontal handheld where the discussion about the correct position for the thumbsticks and the D-Pad doesn't even apply. Each user can reconfigure the handheld controls thanks to modules that can be swapped around. What a (detachable) twist!

The Ayaneo 3 comes in a bunch of variations, specifically, one with the modern AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 and another with the older AMD Ryzen 7 7840U. Even the screen comes in two flavors: OLED or IPS.

All configurations come with 12GB of RAM and Windows 11, because this is one of those big boys that can run AAA games.

Anyway, take a look at all the specs and check out how the device looks here. Also, here's a comparison with the MSI Claw 7, the Ayaneo Pocket Evo, and the obvious reference portable pc gaming device: the Steam Deck OLED.

Happy portable pc gaming!

Device data last generated on September 2026 [sources]

Images were edited for clarity and collated using resources obtained from:

https://www.ayaneo.com/product/AYANEO-3 accessed on 2025-05-03

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Summary AYANEO 3
Launch date May 2025
Price range $700 - $2000
Display size 7 in
Body size 289.8 x 115 x 22.4 mm
(11.41 x 4.53 x 0.88 in)
Weight 690 gr
Chipset AMD ryzen ai 9 hx370 / AMD ryzen 7 7840u
CPU AMD Zen 5 / AMD Zen 4
GPU AMD Radeon 890M / AMD Radeon 780M
RAM 16 GB RAM
Operating system Windows 11
Gaming performance [index] Perfect for everything ;)
  Performance index GB < NES < Genesis < GBA < SNES < PS1 < NDS < N64 < DC < PSP < Saturn < GC < Wii < 3DS < PS2 < Wii U < Switch < PS3
Internal storage 512 GB m.2 2280 ssd
Also available: 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB m.2 2280 ssd
Battery 6500 mAh

Is this the 'Droid you're looking for?

April 25th, 2025 by the hha team

It finally happened, Anbernic decided to uncork 2025 with The RG-557: the follow-up device for the RG-556 from last year.

It's an AMOLED 5-inch screen horizontal 16:9 device running Android 14 and with an updated MediaTek Dimensity 8300 SoC.

See here how it compares to the RG-556 and these also great competitors: the Odin 2 Portal and the Retroid Pocket 5.

Device data last generated on September 2026 [sources]

Images were edited for clarity and collated using resources obtained from:

https://anbernic.com/products/rg557 accessed on 2025-04-26

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Summary Anbernic RG-557
Launch date April 2025
Price range $200 - $300
Display size 5.48 in
Body size 223 x 89 x 15 mm
(8.78 x 3.5 x 0.59 in)
Weight 347 gr
Chipset MediaTek dimensity 8300
CPU ARM Cortex-A715 / ARM Cortex-A510
GPU Mali G615 MC6
RAM 12 GB RAM
Operating system Android 14
Gaming performance [index] Perfect for PS2 and below
  Performance index GB < NES < Genesis < GBA < SNES < PS1 < NDS < N64 < DC < PSP < Saturn < GC < Wii < 3DS < PS2 < Wii U < Switch < PS3
Internal storage 256 GB ufs 4.0
Battery 5500 mAh

That Classic Retro

April 19th, 2025 by the hha team

There's a certain charm to the original white GameBoy from Nintendo that is present in handheld devices to this day. The Retroid Pocket Classic is a tribute to that nostalgia, with its classic retro design, with even a choice of a 6 or 4-button layout to top its excellent set of features, excelling on an AMOLED screen, modern SoC, and Android 14 based OS.

Retroid has been at it lately with new devices, and the Pocket Classic is a great addition to their lineup; in fact, it's the second addition to their vertical handheld lineup. A lineup preceded by the now 5-year-old Retroid Pocket (see how both devices compare here).

The Pocket Classic has a great price point considering its premium features and the reviews available point to a solid emulation performance. Checkout this comparison with the most compelling vertical handheld alternatives to the Retroid Pocket Classic.

Will the Easter Gaming Bunny bring us more devices this month? If he does (or maybe it's a she? Pronouns are hard!) we'll be here to tell you about them :)

Device data last generated on September 2026 [sources]

Images were edited for clarity and collated using resources obtained from:

https://www.goretroid.com/collections/frontpage/products/retroid-pocket-classic accessed on 2025-04-19

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Summary Retroid Pocket Classic
Launch date April 2025
Price range $100 - $150
Display size 3.92 in
Body size 89.9 x 138 x 26 mm
(3.54 x 5.43 x 1.02 in)
Weight 223 gr
Chipset Qualcomm snapdragon g1 gen 2
CPU ARM Cortex-A78 / ARM Cortex-A55
GPU Qualcomm Adreno A12
RAM 4 GB RAM
Operating system Android 14
Gaming performance [index] Perfect for GC and below
Decent for Wii up to PS2
  Performance index GB < NES < Genesis < GBA < SNES < PS1 < NDS < N64 < DC < PSP < Saturn < GC < Wii < 3DS < PS2 < Wii U < Switch < PS3
Internal storage 64 GB emmc 5.1
Also available: 128 GB emmc 5.1
Battery 5000 mAh

Flippin Pockets

April 15th, 2025 by the hha team

Have you ever wanted a wider Gameboy SP with Android? Do you love the Retroid Pocket 5, but wish it was a clamshell? Then the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 is for you!

It's a much improved version of the previous Pocket Flip, which you can compare with here. It has a bigger screen, a much more powerful chipset, and comes with Android 13. It comes in two versions, one with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and another with a confusingly equally powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1100.

Performance will vary depending on the game, so make your choice wisely... Although performance for most games below PS2 should be equivalent between these two Pocket Flip 2 models.

Regardless of the variant you choose, the Pocket Flip 2 is a great device for gaming on the go. You guessed it, we're fans of Retroid, too!

Happy gaming!

Device data last generated on September 2026 [sources]

Images were edited for clarity and collated using resources obtained from:

https://www.goretroid.com/collections/retro-game-system/products/retroid-pocket-flip-2 accessed on 2025-04-15

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Summary Retroid Pocket Flip 2
Launch date April 2025
Price range $150 - $300
Display size 5.5 in
Body size 140.5 x 89.5 x 24.4 mm
(5.53 x 3.52 x 0.96 in)
Weight 300 gr
Chipset Qualcomm snapdragon 865 / MediaTek dimensity 1100
CPU ARM Cortex-A77 / ARM Cortex-A55 / ARM Cortex-A78 / ARM Cortex-A55
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 / Mali G77 MC9
RAM 8 GB RAM
Operating system Android 13
Gaming performance [index] Perfect for PS2 and below
  Performance index GB < NES < Genesis < GBA < SNES < PS1 < NDS < N64 < DC < PSP < Saturn < GC < Wii < 3DS < PS2 < Wii U < Switch < PS3
Internal storage 128 GB ufs 3.1
Battery 5000 mAh

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