Metal Gear Torrid

August 2nd, 2025 by the hha team

Anbernic did us a solid one by starting the August handheld releases with its new metal shell harnessed rg-477m.

It's an Android 12 device, but it also supports GarlicOS for those who, like us here at handheldsarena, prefer the raw Linux experience ;)

Inside, you'll find a beastie MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chipset with the very capable Mali G615 MC6 GPU. It has an excellent 4:3 LTPS screen, which has been receiving accolades from nearly all the reviewers who have already gotten the device. With a build quality that would already be excellent in plastic, its aluminium metal shell makes this your one handheld to have right now, especially in this form factor, making it very hard to point out any flaws or dubious compromises.

And dare we add, it even has the d-pad cross in the correct format AND position :D

Check out how it compares to Anbernic's previous metal model and its fierce competition!

Device data last generated on September 2026 [sources]

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

https://anbernic.com/products/rg477m accessed on 2025-08-02

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Summary Anbernic RG-477M
Launch date August 2025
Price range $200 - $300
Display size 4.7 in
Body size 176 x 89.4 x 15.5 mm
(6.93 x 3.52 x 0.61 in)
Weight 354 gr
Chipset MediaTek dimensity 8300
CPU ARM Cortex-A715 / ARM Cortex-A510
GPU Mali G615 MC6
RAM 8 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 128 GB ufs
Also available: 256 GB ufs
Battery 5300 mAh

Ayaneo Pocket S2 and friends

July 28th, 2025 by the hha team

Ayaneo just released their latest Android powered handheld: the Pocket S2, the follow-up to their Pocket S from May 2024.

The new Pocket S2 is available in three different editions, each with its own memory and storage options, ranging from 512GB to 1TB. It's powered by the Qualcomm Qualcomm Kryo SoC which sports an Adreno A33 GPU. You can check all the S2 versions here.

Happy 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-Pocket-S2 accessed on 2025-07-28

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Summary AYANEO Pocket S2 Pro Limited Edition
Launch date July 2025
Price range $599 - $759
Display size 6.3 in
Body size 228.8 x 91 x 15.9 mm
(9.01 x 3.58 x 0.63 in)
Weight 440 gr
Chipset Qualcomm snapdragon g3 gen 3
CPU Qualcomm Qualcomm Kryo Prime / Qualcomm Qualcomm Kryo Performance / Qualcomm Qualcomm Kryo Efficiecy
GPU Qualcomm Adreno A33
RAM 8 GB RAM
Operating system Android 14
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 Main:
16 GB ufs 4.0
Secondary:
512 GB ufs 4.0
Also available: 1 TB ufs 4.0
Battery 10000 mAh

Check DS out

June 28th, 2025 by the hha team

Check this out: there's a new handheld from MagicX, and this one is a bit in the weird class, but nevertheless very interesting: the MagicX Zero 40!

Imagine a 2DS, but with a continuous screen... Well, it's more like a single vertical screen! That's it!

Running Android or Linux as an alternative, this device is capable of emulating the original DS games, but, unfortunately, not the 3DS. Maybe on a second iteration or a successor device? Given that this is kind of a unique handheld, we feel that this was a missed opportunity for a 3DS-capable machine... But hey, we're all about having a choice here, and this is a relatively cheap device, especially for how unique it is!

Anyway, if you're into playing emulated DS games and also like vertical shooters, well, this is the device you should get... Or maybe you should also consider buying a 2DS?

Compare and decide here!

Device data last generated on September 2026 [sources]

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

https://shop.magicx.team/products/magicx-zero-40 accessed on 2025-06-28

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Summary MagicX Zero 40
Launch date June 2025
Price range $50 - $75
Display size 4 in
Body size 105 x 136 x 17 mm
(4.13 x 5.35 x 0.67 in)
Weight 182 gr
Chipset Allwinner a133 plus
CPU ARM Cortex-A53
GPU PowerVR GE8300
RAM 2 GB RAM
Operating system Android 10, also supported: Linux
Gaming performance [index] Perfect for NDS and below
Decent for N64 up to PSP
  Performance index GB < NES < Genesis < GBA < SNES < PS1 < NDS < N64 < DC < PSP < Saturn < GC < Wii < 3DS < PS2 < Wii U < Switch < PS3
Internal storage No
Battery 4300 mAh

AnberSlide

June 20th, 2025 by the hha team

Do you miss your PSP go or your most likely defunct Sony Xperia Play? Do you miss sliding to play?

Anbernic (of course) has you covered with the just-released sliding flagship: the Anbernic RG-Slide! This model has no competition at this price point and with this form factor.

Imagine a bulkier PSP Go, heavier, sturdier, running Android 13, and there you have it: perfect PSP emulation, actually, perfect up to Saturn and decent up to Gamecube, so your mileage may vary at that level.

Regardless, Anbernic's impressive overall catalog is almost form factor complete with this entry.

Here's a comparison of the best sliding consoles you can buy right now, and remember, this is the only modern sliding portable handheld you can buy right now at this price range! Anbernic is simply ahead of the handheld game!

Happy gaming!

Device data last generated on September 2026 [sources]

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

https://anbernic.com/products/rgslide accessed on 2025-06-20

These images are protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights reserved to the copyright owners.
Summary Anbernic RG Slide
Launch date June 2025
Price range $150 - $200
Display size 4.7 in
Body size 154 x 90 x 26 mm
(6.06 x 3.54 x 1.02 in)
Weight 379 gr
Chipset UNISOC tiger t820
CPU ARM Cortex-A76 / ARM Cortex-A55
GPU Mali G57 MP4
RAM 8 GB RAM
Operating system Android 13
Gaming performance [index] Perfect for Saturn and below
Decent for GC 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 128 GB ufs 2.2
Battery 5000 mAh

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