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"The functional equivalent of superfakes" - The ESA wants retro handhelds loaded with ROMs to be on the Notorious Markets naughty list, but I need it to target the real bad eggs
The Entertainment Software Association is pushing for retro emulation handhelds pre-loaded with ROMs to be added to the Notorious Markets List. While the ESA aims to target piracy, its broad description risks unfairly targeting legitimate manufacturers like Anbernic and potentially impacting the broader emulation scene.
Not even two weeks later, Retroid just unveiled yet another DS handheld, and the Pocket Duo Lite+ is causing a ruckus
Retroid has unveiled a third Nintendo DS-style handheld, the Pocket Duo Lite+, less than two weeks after announcing previous models. This new device features an upgraded Dragonwing Q-7790 processor and is priced at $219, with an early bird discount to $199. The company is offering an exchange program for customers who pre-ordered the base Lite model due to the rapid succession of releases, which has caused frustration among consumers.
Anbernic's first Snapdragon handheld looks like a Switch Lite, but it will sweat running PS2 games
Anbernic has released its first Snapdragon-powered handheld, the RG 55G1, which resembles a Nintendo Switch Lite and starts at $139.99. While capable of running games up to Nintendo GameCube, the device struggles with more demanding PlayStation 2 titles like Burnout Revenge and God of War, indicating its limitations with 3D engines.
The Ayn Odin 3 is creeping up to old Steam Deck prices, and I can't wrap my head around the $529 Max
The Ayn Odin 3 handheld gaming device is facing its third price increase since March, with the Max version now costing over $500. Ayn attributes the hikes to rising costs of Qualcomm chipsets and DRAM/UFS. Prices for the Base, Pro, and Max models will increase by $20 starting September 1, making them significantly more expensive than the original Steam Deck.
Retroid finally provides a closer look at its Pocket Nova handheld in action
Retroid has released new gameplay footage of its upcoming Pocket Nova retro handheld, showcasing its ability to run various classic games like F-Zero GX and God of War 2. The portable device features a 4:3 screen and is priced starting at $229, positioning it against competitors like the Anbernic RG Cube and Retroid's own Pocket 5.
AYN announces price increases for Thor and Odin 3 alongside new pre-order batches
AYN has announced upcoming price increases for its Thor and Odin 3 gaming handhelds, which will take effect once current inventory is sold out. New pre-order batches will continue to use UFS 3.1 storage, and the company has not yet disclosed the exact amount of the price hikes.
