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Switch 2 accessories worth buying: the GuliKit NS35 dock on a desk between two Switch consoles
Best Gifts for Switch 2 Owners: 5 Accessories Worth Buying
Five Switch 2 accessory gifts from around $58 to $82, matched to the kind of player you are buying for, plus what to check so each one fits. Read more...
SummerCart64 flash cart for the Nintendo 64 in a smoked black shell
SummerCart64 Explained: Is an N64 Flash Cart Worth It?
How the open-source SummerCart64 loads your own N64 backups from a microSD card, and when a cheaper PC-flashed board makes more sense. Read more...
Retroid Pocket 5 upgrades: the Retroid Dual Screen Add-on mounted above the handheld
Retroid Pocket 5 Upgrades: 5 Add-Ons Worth Buying
Five Retroid Pocket 5 add-ons in the order most owners should buy them, from cheap screen glass and a hard case to the 5.5-inch OLED dual screen. Read more...
TrimUI Smart Pro beginner guide: the TrimUI Smart Pro held in two hands
TrimUI Smart Pro Beginner Guide: 5 Easy Tips for New Owners
Five first-week tips for new TrimUI Smart Pro owners, from backing up the game card to fixing stretched pictures and updating firmware without losing anything. Read more...
Switch Pro Controller alternatives: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C in dark blue, light blue and pink
Switch Pro Controller Alternatives: 5 Picks Worth Buying
Five Hall effect controllers that list Switch 2 support, from a budget pad with wake-up and gyro to a GameCube-style pad and a premium pick. Read more...
RG40XX H vs RG35XX H: the 4-inch Anbernic RG40XX H in three colors
RG40XX H vs RG35XX H: Which Anbernic Is Worth Buying?
The RG40XX H is the better buy for most players: a bigger 4-inch screen, Hall effect sticks and listed Wi-Fi for a lower starting price than the RG35XX H. Read more...
Kit to fix joystick drift: four TMR replacement sticks with thumbstick caps, tweezers, pry tools and a small screwdriver
How to Fix Joystick Drift: 4 Easy Fixes to Try First
Four ways to fix joystick drift, from free resets and calibration to cleaning and a TMR stick swap, with replacement parts for PS5, Xbox, Switch Pro and ROG Xbox Ally... Read more...
Telescopic phone controller: the blue BEBONCOOL stretched around a phone, shown from the front and the top
Telescopic Phone Controller Buying Guide: 5 Things to Check
Five checks before you buy a telescopic phone controller, from phone fit and iPhone support to triggers, plus three stretch controllers compared. Read more...
Hall effect vs TMR joysticks: the white Aolion K20 Hall effect controller on its lit charging dock
Hall Effect vs TMR Joysticks: Which Is Worth Paying For?
Hall effect and TMR sticks both beat old potentiometer sticks on drift; here is what TMR adds and when it is worth the extra money. Read more...
Is the R36S worth it? A purple translucent R36S held in two hands
Is the R36S Worth It? An Honest Look Before You Buy
An honest look at the R36S: what around $106 gets you, where the budget handheld cuts corners, and when the Wi-Fi R36XX is the better spend. Read more...
TrimUI Brick vs Miyoo Mini Plus: the dark grey TrimUI Brick Hammer showing its game menu
TrimUI Brick vs Miyoo Mini Plus: Which Is Worth Buying?
The Miyoo Mini Plus is the cheaper, bigger-screen pick, while the metal TrimUI Brick Hammer trades screen size for a much sharper 1024x768 panel. Read more...
X20 mini retro handheld for kids in four colors with a 4.3-inch screen
Best Retro Handheld for Kids: 5 Easy Gift Picks
Five retro handhelds for kids, matched to first-time players, siblings who share, big-screen fans and tweens ready for more. Read more...
Retroid Pocket 5 vs Pocket Flip 2: the purple Pocket Flip 2 open with its screen lit
Retroid Pocket 5 vs Pocket Flip 2: Which One Is Worth It?
The Retroid Pocket 5 and the SD865 Pocket Flip 2 share a chip and a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen, so the real choice is slab or clamshell. Read more...
Trimui Brick Hammer handhelds in five metal colors, a retro handheld as a gift idea
How to Choose a Retro Handheld as a Gift: 5 Easy Checks
Five easy checks for picking a retro handheld as a gift, with four handhelds matched to four different kinds of players. Read more...
R36S vs R36H comparison: purple translucent R36H held sideways in two hands
R36S vs R36H: Which Retro Handheld Is Worth Buying?
The R36S and R36H share a 3.5-inch IPS screen and Linux firmware, so the real choice comes down to grip, card slots and price. Read more...