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The Mangmi Pocket Max is a premium Android gaming handheld featuring a stunning 7-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, the proven Snapdragon 865, Android 13 and an 8000mAh battery. In this review, I test gaming performance, emulation, Android gaming, streaming, battery life and overall build quality to see if it's worth buying in 2026.
Whether you're looking for a retro gaming handheld, an Android handheld for GameCube, PS2 and PSP emulation, or simply a premium portable gaming device, the Mangmi Pocket Max delivers a smooth experience thanks to its powerful hardware and beautiful display.
The Anbernic RG Rotate is one of the most unique retro gaming handhelds I've tested this year. Featuring a rotating touchscreen display, Android 12, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and support for a wide range of retro gaming systems, this compact handheld offers a very different experience compared to traditional emulation devices.
In this video, we take a closer look at the RG Rotate, explore the hardware, test retro gaming performance, check out Android functionality, and see whether this unusual design actually makes sense for everyday gaming.
In this video, we take a first look at the Anbernic RG DS, a low-cost dual-screen handheld that runs Android. Inspired by the Nintendo DS design, this device is built primarily for DS emulation but also supports a wide range of retro systems, Android apps, and even basic media playback.We’ll cover the hardware, specs, controls, and overall performance, including retro gaming tests and a look at how Android works on a dual-screen handheld. If you’re after something different, affordable, and focused on retro gaming, the Anbernic RG DS is definitely an interesting option.
In this video, I take a full look at the Anbernic RG477V, Anbernic’s most powerful vertical handheld to date.
We go over the design and build quality, display, controls, and overall ergonomics, before testing real-world performance with Android gaming and emulation. I also cover software features, performance modes, and how this handheld performs across systems like PS2, GameCube, PSP, and more.
In this video, I fully set up Android emulation on the Odin 2 Portal, including RetroArch, Dreamcast (Flycast), Nethersx2 (PS2), and more.
I walk through the setup process and finish with gameplay tests, including PS2 emulation (God of War) and high-end Android gaming like Hades.
If you're looking to turn your device into the ultimate retro gaming handheld, this guide covers everything you need to get started.
In this video, I take a fresh, real-world look at the Steam Deck LCD, covering PC gaming performance, Proton compatibility, emulation, SteamOS, cloud gaming, media playback, and docked desktop use. I also show how it performs today with modern games, performance profiles, and resolution scaling — including where it still shines and where it needs a bit of tinkering.
The Anbernic RG557 is more than just a retro handheld. In this video, I turn it into the ultimate all-in-one device — a handheld console, a smart TV box, and a cloud gaming machine. With its AMOLED screen, Dimensity 8300 chip, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, this thing can do EVERYTHING.
The Anbernic RG40XX H is already a great retro handheld, but with Knulii OS and a 250GB SD card upgrade, it turns into an absolute retro powerhouse! 🎮🔥