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Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Gets More RAM, Mangmi Goes Vertical, and Dual-Screen Zelda
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Grab your coffee, because this week in retro handhelds is shaping up to be a wild ride. We’ve got price hikes, new form factors, and a Zelda port that might just change how you play classics. Let’s dive into the good, the bad, and the vertical.
First up, Retroid is shaking things up with the Pocket Nova pre-orders. You’ve got two tiers: 8GB/128GB starting at $229, or 12GB/128GB for $269. It’s a solid entry point if you’re looking for that extra RAM headroom. But hold onto your wallets, because the Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2 are getting a $10 price bump. Don’t panic, though—they’re throwing in an extra 4GB of RAM to sweeten the deal. It’s a classic “upgrade or pay more” move, but hey, at least you’re getting more memory for your buck.
On the hardware innovation front, Mangmi is going vertical with the Air Y series. Powered by a Qualcomm chip, it’s a fresh twist on the handheld layout, though details are still sparse. Meanwhile, MagicX is navigating the rocky road of RAM costs by discontinuing the Mini Zero 28 and teasing a new Mini40. It’s a tough market right now, but these moves show the industry is adapting.
Finally, software wizards are at it again. Imagine playing A Link to the Past on a dual-screen setup? User samyost1 made it happen. And if productivity is your vibe (or lack thereof), someone’s porting Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies to Portmaster. Because nothing says “get back to work” like zombie apocalypse mode.