Retro gaming thrives in the shadow of AAA handhelds

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It’s an exciting time in the gaming industry as both Microsoft and PlayStation seem to be in the process of developing new handheld gaming systems. This news is particularly thrilling as handheld gaming is currently experiencing a surge in popularity.

Valve’s 2022 release of the Steam Deck broke open the floodgates for a path toward mainstream handheld PCs (and a slew of competitors). At the same time, Nintendo’s upcoming still-to-be-detailed, likely-2025 Switch sequel has players salivating over what new ways of fun that company might have in store for them.

Among these high-end, likely pricey systems is another, perhaps surprising, entry: one dedicated not to big platforms but to classics and indies.

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