Hardware notes

Retro Gear

Handhelds, controllers and the settings that make old hardware behave.

Retro Gear

18 Sep 2026 · controller

8BitDo Ultimate 2C Review: Sub-$30 King with 1000Hz Polling and Hall Effect Sticks

In-depth review of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C wireless controller. Measured input latency, D-pad diagonal accuracy for fighting games, and RetroArch configuration.

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Retro Gear

18 Sep 2026 · handheld

Anbernic RG35XX Plus Review: More Compute, Dual SD Slots, and Batocera Support

In-depth review of the Anbernic RG35XX Plus featuring the Allwinner H700 quad-core processor, 1GB LPDDR4 RAM, dual microSD slots, and Dreamcast/PSP performance.

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Retro Gear

18 Sep 2026 · handheld

Miyoo Mini Plus Review: Still the Best Budget Pocket Handheld in 2026

A 6-month hands-on review of the Miyoo Mini Plus running OnionOS. Screen quality, button feel, real-world battery life, and PICO-8 native performance evaluated.

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