Hello there, Tom here! I’ve been collecting retro handhelds and related gizmos for quite some time now, and I hope now that you’ve found your way to Tech Tactician, you’ll find plenty of content that gets you into the world of new-old hardware and everything that comes with it.

I try to make both my reviews and guides as focused on the practical user experience as possible. After all, it’s all too easy to create content aimed solely at collectors and niche hobbyists without making it useful to a random curious tech enthusiast passing by.

I aim to make the content here useful for both the people who are already deep into the hobby and those who are only just discovering it.

Here is a neat content map you can use to start if you’re just “window-shopping” for a good read, looking for useful recommendations, or trying to find help with a handheld you already own.

Retro Handheld Reviews and Recommendations

These are the hands-on reviews, direct comparisons and recommendation lists. I try to focus on how these devices actually feel and behave in normal use rather than simply repeating their specifications.

Emulation and Handheld Guides

We also publish practical guides covering first-time setup, custom firmware, SD cards, software emulators, useful shortcuts, battery replacements and some of the common problems you may run into along the way.

Controllers, Accessories and Other Gadgets

There is plenty of related hardware that is just as fun to play around with as retro handhelds. That includes game controllers, accessories and various unusual little tech gadgets that don’t always fit neatly into one category.

Alternatively, you can jump straight into the complete Gaming and Retro Handhelds section to browse everything that we’ve published so far. Thanks for sticking around, and happy reading!