Unveiling Hidden Gems: Unreleased Handhelds and Retro Consoles at CES 2025
A few familiar devices here This year’s CES had its fair share of groundbreaking tech, but for fans of handheld gaming, a tucked-away demo booth hosted by a Chinese ODM company turned out to be the unexpected highlight of my visit. Amidst the chaos of corporate showcases and dazzling screens, I stumbled upon a collection of unreleased and unbadged handhelds that left me both curious and excited. While some of the devices were updates to existing products, like the Anbernic RG35XX H, two completely new handhelds caught my eye. These devices showcased the innovation and experimentation happening in the retro and handheld gaming market. Let’s dive into the details. RG35xx H but from the ODM. Anbernic's name scratched off The Snapdragon-Powered Handheld Console The first standout device was a sleek Android-powered handheld featuring a Snapdragon Custom G2 chip . It’s packed with 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM , a 5.5-inch 1920x1080p 60Hz touchscreen , and a six-axis gyroscope . While many gam...