It's difficult for the gaming giant to compete with handhelds filled with ROMs.

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The VMU Pro offers unlimited storage for game save data plus Game Boy and NES emulation. The VMU Pro offers unlimited storage for game save data plus Game Boy and NES emulation. is a senior reporter ...

The App Store has been populated with retro game emulators since the relaxation of Apple's policy. After a bunch of emulators, the popular PlayStation Portable emulator PPSSPP is live on the App Store ...

PS2 emulation on handhelds finally grew up. As of 2026, the combination of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Android handhelds, Valve’s Steam Deck OLED, and the mature NetherSX2 fork of AetherSX2 means you can play ...

In early 2026, the handheld emulation scene has reached a tipping point where the gap between 'can it run' and 'does it feel right' has narrowed significantly. The Steam Deck's Retro Deck update has ...

The Nintendo DS is one of the toughest consoles to emulate, for an obvious reason. It's the two screens. This is even an issue with ports. Some developers avoid the problem by mushing everything ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Handheld gaming systems aren't niche anymore. Today's devices range from compact devices built around retro emulation to full-fledged portable ...