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All the latest in emulation, retro gaming, and handhelds. Expect weekly news roundups, in-depth features, device reviews, interviews, and more.
MANGMI AIR X hands-on: An entry-level handheld done right
🕹️ Hello and welcome to the first mid-week edition of The Memory Core newsletter. This time, I’m going hands-on with the MANGMI AIR X, an upcoming Android-based handheld that will launch in the next week or two. Rather than writing a long review, I’ll focus on what you need to know in question-and-answer format. Hopefully, this will be a useful alternative for people who don’t want to watch a 45-minute YouTube video. The regular weekly newsletter will still go out on Friday, with all the...
Android handhelds go Elite, but is it an upgrade?
🪲 Happy Silksong week! It’s also been a big one for handhelds, and I’ve spent way more time than I should have testing for this newsletter. Hopefully you find it interesting! Speaking of testing, I’m going to start sending mid-week newsletters to keep future editions from getting too long. They won’t have a news roundup, just a single story, or in this case, a deep dive into a new handheld. I’ll have access to the global edition of the MANGMI Air X, a budget Android handheld that launches...
Android sideloading crackdown: Emulator devs weigh in
👋 Hello and welcome to the first edition of The Memory Core newsletter! I really appreciate you being here, and I’m happy to hear any feedback. Just hit reply on this email, I promise I’ll read it. Please also consider forwarding this to a friend, coworker, or internet stranger you think might be interested. It’s been a crazy week for emulation fans, so strap in because this is a long one. 1. Emulation devs respond to Android sideloading change If you’ve ever set up an Android-based gaming...
All the latest in emulation, retro gaming, and handhelds. Expect weekly news roundups, in-depth features, device reviews, interviews, and more.