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Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Pocket Flip 3 Hype, PULSE Levels Up, Big Savings, and Much More
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The retro handheld world is moving faster than a Game Boy Color in a caffeine rush. This week, the big news isnât just new hardwareâitâs the industry pivoting hard into the digital void. Sonyâs announced that physical disc production for new games will end by 2028, alongside the closure of the PS3 and Vita storefronts. If you love cartridges and discs, start hoarding now, because the era of physical media is officially on borrowed time.
On the hardware front, Retroid is teasing the Pocket Flip 3 with a âsecond half of the yearâ timeline, keeping fans dreaming of dual-screen glory. Meanwhile, the Retroid Pocket Nova pre-orders are live, ranging from $229 to $274 depending on how fancy you want your color palette to be. Donât forget that AYN Thor, Odin 3, and Odin 2 Portal are all getting a price bump this week, so if you were eyeing those, you might want to act fast before your wallet feels the squeeze.
For those who prefer tinkering, thereâs plenty to do. MagicX is killing the Mini Zero 28 to pivot toward Linux with the new Mini40, while DK64 is finally getting a PC recompilation with widescreen support. And yes, Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies is now playable on your handheld via PortMaster. Just donât expect any mercy from the zombies.
Grab a coffee, check out the AliExpress Choice Day deals if youâre feeling frugal, and brace yourself for a summer of major industry shifts.