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Retro Handhelds Weekly: TrimUI ‘Flap X1’, Ocarina of Time on PS1, Switch Emulators DMCA’d, and More
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Retro Handhelds Weekly: What a Week! 🎮⚡
This week in retro handheld land was packed—new hardware leaks, wild software experiments, and even a PlayStation 1 port of Ocarina of Time (yes, really). Let’s break it down:
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🔹 Hardware Highlights
- TrimUI’s “Flap X1” might be coming—a clamshell design spotted in CAD renders, possibly challenging the Retroid Pocket Flip 2.
- Anbernic’s RG Vita & Pro confirmed for March launch, with the Pro got a 1080p screen and new RockChip chip.
- MagicX Two Dream revealed—a 4.5” 1440×1080 handheld with a very retro 4:3 aspect ratio.
- Bonus: Analogue dropped limited “Prototype” colorways, and GameSir teased a new Tarantula controller.
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🔹 Software Shenanigans
- OoT PSX is real—a work-in-progress PS1 port of Ocarina of Time live on GitHub. Not playable yet, but wildly ambitious.
- Cocoon Shell 2.0 Beta drops with a full UI overhaul—great for dual-screen and single-screen Android handhelds.
- ES-DE directories guide? Russ from Retro Game Corps got you covered for Android setup.
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🔹 Emulation & Firmware
Vita3K adds Rear Touch support on Android, RetroDECK hits 0.10.3b, and GammaOS expands for MANGMI devices—keep your firmware fresh!
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🔥 Editorial Goodies
Jim’s launching Hacking The Mainframe (ROM hacks, translations), Rewind Roundup (remakes & remasters), and Next Level (fresh indie gems)—plus a spicy take on Blood Strike, NetEase’s shameless COD ripoff (he’s fine with it).
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🛍️ Deals Alert
Anbernic’s Spring Sale drops prices like a dropped Game Boy (e.g., RG35XXSP for $50), and AliExpress has coupon codes galore.
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