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Retro Handhelds Weekly News Roundup – Summary (June 17, 2025)
This is a comprehensive roundup of news, reviews, and updates from the retro handheld gaming world, as of June 17, 2025, from Retro Handhelds. Here’s a breakdown of the key highlights:
Hardware Releases & First Impressions:
- Nintendo Switch 2: A week-long review is available, highlighting battery life, features and an Easter Egg. It has sold 3.5 million units.
- Anbernic RG Slide: First look – looks great but is larger than expected.
- PowKiddy V90S: Positive first impressions of the clamshell design, an update to the original V90.
- Anbernic RG35XX Pro: Review & Setup Guide available. Seen as beginner-friendly.
- Xbox Handheld: Development paused as Microsoft focuses on the ROG Ally.
Software & Firmware Updates:
- Next UI: Continual improvements and updates, now at version 5.5, making it a strong contender for custom UI on devices like the TrimUI Brick.
- melonDS: A new fork offers improvements and features.
- Android Handhelds: Support for Gyro functionality has been added.
- RetroX: Interview with developer Franco Catron.
- Provenance: 3.1.0a1 pre-release features iCloud sync (early support), improved importer, and Dreamcast core (very early stage).
- SaveState: 1.4.2 update adds bulk profile creation, UI improvements, and expanded emulator support.
- retrom: v0.7.22 includes emulatorJS and cloud save support.
- Peanut-GB: v1.3.0 focuses on LCD emulation, bug fixes, and overall stability.
Deals & Resources:
- Weekly Deals available on Retro Handhelds.
- Links to subscribe to the Retro Handhelds YouTube channel.
- Link to join the Retro Handhelds Discord server.
Editorial & Reviews:
- Reviews of the Nintendo Switch 2, Anbernic RG35XX Pro, and first impressions of the PowKiddy V90S and Anbernic RG Slide.
- Articles on the improvements to Next UI and how good it is for custom UIs.
Overall, this week’s roundup indicates a thriving retro handheld market with continued software improvements, new hardware releases, and a dedicated community. The focus remains on refining the emulation experience, offering more features, and providing better user experiences across various devices.