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Ayaneo has opened pre-orders for the Konkr Pocket Block — a compact Android handheld with a 4:3 screen. With an early-bird deal, pricing starts at $79. The handheld will come in two configurations with different amounts of RAM and storage. Orders will start shipping in October. -
Retroid says the Pocket Classic, Pocket 5, and Pocket Flip 2 are on their way out, and the current sale is the final opportunity to buy one before the handhelds are removed from sale. Once the remaining stock is gone, the models will not return. -
The retro handheld market is about to get a fresh new challenger to Anbernic. Company Youniq has unveiled its dual-screen Duo console, which clearly draws inspiration from the Nintendo DS and includes one key feature from the original—a physical stylus. The manufacturer isn't sharing specs or pricing just yet, but they're already promising a working unit at Gamescom 2026. -
Nintendo has officially confirmed that it will be hiking the price of the Switch 2 across several major regions. Starting September 1, the console will cost more in the US, Canada, Europe, and the UK. The company is pinning the move on shifting market conditions and a revision of its business forecasts – but hasn't ruled out further price increases down the line. -
Intel looks to be cooking up a more affordable processor for gaming handhelds based on the Panther Lake architecture. The new chip will pack noticeably fewer cores than the company's flagship solutions, but in return, it could make Intel-powered consoles cheaper. -
It looks like handheld gaming devices are inching ever closer to full-fledged laptops. GPD has gone ahead and dropped the performance specs for the Win Max 3 before its official unveiling, claiming that its integrated graphics can go toe-to-toe with a mobile GeForce RTX 4070. There’s just one catch, though — and the company is keeping quiet about it for now. -
ASUS still hasn't said when or for how much, but the ROG Xbox Ally X20 is no longer limited to the bundle that pairs it with the ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses. The company says the release schedule is still being discussed. ASUS spokesperson Anthony Spence told The Verge that the company is still working out the timing. -
The sharpest weakness in S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan's forecast comes in 2026, when global console shipments are projected to fall to 33.9 million units, down 19.5% year over year. Even so, the report still sees PS5 outselling Xbox Series X|S. -
Not long ago, it felt like the Steam Deck and its ilk were ushering in a new era for portable PC gaming. But soaring memory and component costs are starting to change the picture: many models are getting so expensive that they risk turning back into niche devices for enthusiasts. -
It looks like Sony’s move away from physical game discs might be a far more contentious issue than it first appeared. According to a new poll, a significant number of players are ready to consider switching to PC—or even forgo buying new consoles from the company altogether. -
You'd think the limits of late-90s handheld consoles had been thoroughly mapped out by now. But one enthusiast just got a 28-year-old Game Boy Color to do something that until recently seemed pretty much impossible — run a 3D world with destructible blocks, straight out of Minecraft. -
The controversy surrounding Lenovo’s budget retro console, which came preloaded with pirated Nintendo and Sega games, appears to have finally run its course. Following a wave of backlash, the device has vanished from major online marketplaces, and the company has effectively shelved the project. -
NINTENDO has announced that, beginning in summer 2026, it will roll out updated versions of the Nintendo Switch 2 and a range of controllers in Europe featuring user-replaceable batteries. -
While the biggest names in tech are doubling down on classic handheld consoles, GPD keeps experimenting with the form factor. The company has just unveiled the WIN Max 3 — a laptop-handheld hybrid that packs AMD's flagship processor, a 165Hz AMOLED display, and a truly unconventional modular design with swappable battery and cooling modules. -
AYN, the manufacturer of portable gaming consoles, will increase prices for its Thor, Odin 2 Portal, and Odin 3 models starting July 3, 2026. The company attributes this price hike to a persistent shortage of RAM and storage chips, a situation analysts expect could continue until 2028. -
The first reviews of the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ are in, and they show Intel is now giving AMD a real run for its money in the handheld gaming space. The new device delivers impressive performance and solid battery life, but it has one glaring issue that might make a lot of gamers think twice. -
The Nex Playground console, which unexpectedly outsold both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox last year, has once again captured users' attention and is seeing a fresh surge in sales. -
AyaNeo is gearing up for the second generation of one of the most unique portable consoles on the market. The Pocket Micro 2 will carry forward the concept of a pocket-sized retro-gaming device, but for now, the company is keeping all the details under wraps. With component prices on the rise, the big question right now isn’t about specs — it’s about how much you’ll have to pay for the new version. -
The next generation of Xbox might end up looking pretty different from what gamers were expecting. Microsoft has admitted that because of the ongoing component crisis, they’re having to rethink the whole concept behind the Project Helix console. Where the original plan was all about powerful hardware, now the focus is shifting toward production costs, affordability, and platform flexibility. -
Nintendo has confirmed it’s working on an updated version of the Switch 2 for Europe, featuring a simpler battery replacement process. The changes are driven by new EU “right to repair” legislation set to take effect in 2027, which will force manufacturers to make batteries in portable devices, tablets, and smartphones easier to access.
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