TL;DR The developer community is bringing Android 16-based LineageOS to a bunch of Android gaming handhelds. The list includes AYN’s Odin 2, Odin 2 Mini, Odin 3, and Thor, as well as Retroid’s Pocket 6. In addition to keeping these devices from dying, custom LineageOS ports for handhelds also offer greater configuration options for gamepads … Read More “These iconic Android gaming handhelds will soon get Android 16-based LineageOS” »
TL;DR Some Retroid Pocket 5 owners have reported a crack appearing on their handheld. The crack seems to appear near screw holes, suggesting that over-tightened screws are to blame. This news comes a while after the firm’s Pocket Flip 2 was plagued by cracked hinges. Retroid makes some fantastic Android handhelds, but the firm’s great … Read More “Retroid Pocket 5 owners report that their handhelds are cracking” »
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR NetherSX2-Turnip is a fork of the PS2 emulator NetherSX2 with custom drivers tweaked for Snapdragon chips. One such driver in particular is optimized for the Snapdragon 865 that powers a number of handheld consoles. Gamers can install NetherSX2-Turnip alongside the standard edition to choose which works best for each … Read More “This PS2 emulator is optimized for your retro handheld” »
TL;DR Retroid has announced new color options for its Pocket 5 handheld. Despite being marketed as new, Retroid appears to be using leftover stock from Pocket G2, which was recently discontinued. Thankfully, the handheld’s new colors come without any price increase. The ongoing RAM and storage shortages have affected all electronics-related ventures, but the segment … Read More “Retroid Pocket 5 handheld now comes in two ‘new’ colors” »
