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Anbernic RG Slide imminent release 🛝, Dual-screen slider handheld leaks 📱, Switch 2 sells 3.5 million 💰️, Hands-on with Xbox handhelds 🎮️
Shem RB
June 11, 2025
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2025-06-11
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Anbernic RG Slide release is imminent
Many prominent retro handheld reviewers, such as RH, The Phawx and Retro Dodo have already received review units of Anbernic RG Slide. In addition, Anbernic themselves have released their official promo video, which officially reveals the same T820 chip as previous Anbernic devices. The review units and promo video imply that the RG Slide is due for imminent release, despite only being revealed a week or two ago.
Nittrx teases a crazy new dual-screen slider handheld
Prominent YouTuber Nittrx has revealed a photo of a mysterious new handheld, with what looks like a dual-widescreen sliding form factor. The pictured device looks to be very early in development, and probably just a prototype, but with how quickly the industry moves, it wouldn’t be surprising to see something like this sooner or later.
RedMagic tease “Astra” gaming tablet
RedMagic have teased a new gaming tablet named “Astra”. Not much is known right now, but the device will be revealed in full on July 1st.
🚀 This is the #REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet.
Every letter stands for a reason. Every feature, built for greatness.
The future of portable gaming, learning, and creating will be announced on July 1st. 🌌
#REDMAGICASTRA
— REDMAGIC (@redmagicgaming)
12:03 PM • Jun 11, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 sells 3.5 million units in four days, becoming the biggest console launch of all time (2 minute read)
The Nintendo Switch 2 sold an unprecedented 3.5 million units in just four days, setting a new record for the biggest console launch of all time. This massive success highlights Nintendo's strong market presence and the high anticipation for the new system, despite what some lament as a lacklustre launch catalogue.
First hands-on impressions of the Xbox Ally handhelds (5 minute read)
Xbox’s new handheld, the Xbox Ally X (made with ASUS), debuted at Summer Game Fest and was praised for its Xbox-controller-inspired gripsm which apparently offered noticeably better comfort than the Steam Deck during a hands-on Gears of War: Reloaded session. Hands-on reviewers also noted that the Xbox Ally X features quieter fans, a larger battery, and improved button feel, contributing to a more refined and immersive handheld gaming experience.
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Croc returns to Game Boy Color
Argonaut Games is reviving the classic Game Boy Color title Croc: Legend of the Gobbos with a new release planned for 2025, marking 25 years since its original debut. The re-release will come in both digital and a physical Game Boy cartridge.
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