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Choosing your console, setting it up, repairing it, modding it: all our articles, written and kept up to date by the team.
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Buying guideAndroid or Linux: which retro handheld console should you choose?
TechnicalBrancher une console rétro sur une TV 4K : signaux, scalers et latence
WorkshopConstruire son bartop ou son panneau arcade : les pièces qu'il faut vraiment
WorkshopRestaurer une Game Boy jaunie : nettoyer, blanchir ou changer la coque
WorkshopChoisir son premier fer à souder pour le modding rétro : USB-C, T12 ou air chaud
WorkshopRecapper une console rétro : quand changer les condensateurs, et comment
WorkshopConsole transparente : réussir une coque « clear » sur une console d'époque
WorkshopÉcran Game Boy Color : IPS 2,45", IPS 2,6", transflectif ou AMOLED ?
WorkshopModerniser une Game Boy Advance SP en un seul démontage : IPS, USB-C, HDMI
DiscoveryJeux neufs en cartouche pour consoles rétro : les sorties de 2026
LegalAnbernic accusée de « superfake » par l'ESA : ce que ça change en Europe
Buying guideRejouer à ses cartouches Super Nintendo en 2026 : toutes les solutions
Buying guideEvercade Nexus : ce qui change par rapport à l'EXP-R, et pour qui
DiscoveryConsoles FPGA 2026 : Analogue Pocket, SuperStation et le retour des cartouches
Buying guideRetroid Pocket 6 ou AYN Odin 3 Portal : faut-il attendre avant Noël ?
Buying guideConsole double écran 2026 : AYN Thor, Pocket Duo, RG DS, laquelle choisir
Buying guideOfficial retro gaming: every way to play the classics legally in 2026
Buying guidePlaying wirelessly on your original Nintendo 64, Saturn or Mega Drive
Buying guideLicensed games and "bonus games": what mini consoles really contain
Buying guideMy Arcade: making sense of the range, from keychain to mini arcade cabinet
Buying guideNeo Geo Mini or MVS Mini: what are the differences, and which one should you choose?
Buying guideSNES Mini and Mega Drive Mini hard to find: the official alternatives in 2026
Buying guideAtari 2600+ or 7800+: which one to choose, and which cartridges work?
Buying guideEvercade EXP-R, VS-R or Super Pocket: which Evercade console should you choose?
TroubleshootingThe sound crackles, the picture stutters: where it comes from
TechnicalInstalling ArkOS step by step: the complete guide
WorkshopConverting a vintage console to USB-C: the three families of modules
After-salesMy retro console won't turn on: the diagnosis
TechnicalInstalling Knulli step by step: the complete guide
WorkshopAn IPS screen on a Game Boy: what it really changes
TechnicalPer-game settings: overclock, internal resolution and save states
TechnicalInstalling muOS step by step: the complete guide
After-salesConsole BIOS files: what they are, why we don't supply them
TechnicalCutting input lag on a retro console: what really matters
Buying guideThe official collections that run on an Android console
After-salesGoing back to the original firmware on your retro console
DiscoveryFPGA or emulation: what's the difference, and can you see it?
TechnicalShaders and filters: getting the CRT look back
TroubleshootingMy cartridge isn't detected by the reader: troubleshooting
DiscoveryFifty homebrew games worth your time
Buying guideGiving a retro console: the gift guide
TechnicalES-DE, Daijishō, Beacon: which launcher for an Android console?
WorkshopCleaning a cartridge that no longer reads
Buying guideCases and protection for a handheld console: what do you really need?
DiscoveryAntstream Arcade on an Android console: what it's worth
TechnicalInstalling Onion OS on Miyoo Mini and Mini Plus: the step-by-step guide
TechnicalCopying your PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 games with a simple DVD drive
WorkshopThe essential retro workshop tools
After-salesStick drift: understanding it and fixing it
WorkshopReplacing a console shell: the beginner's guide
TechnicalInstalling ROCKNIX step by step: the complete guide
TechnicalDumping your Nintendo 64 and Mega Drive cartridges, step by step
After-salesMy retro handheld gets hot: is that normal?
Buying guideWhich cartridge reader to choose: the comparison
After-salesSetting your menu to French and configuring your retro handheld
TechnicalCopying your Super Nintendo cartridges, step by step
After-salesHow to check that a microSD card isn't counterfeit
TechnicalTransfer files over Wi-Fi without removing the microSD card
DiscoveryI've just received my retro console: the first 10 things to do
TechnicalFormatting a microSD card: FAT32 or exFAT, and how to do it
After-salesTransferring your saves from one console to another
TroubleshootingMy game won't launch: the 14 possible causes, and how to fix them
Buying guideThe six traps of the retro console market in 2026
TechnicalCopying your Game Boy and Game Boy Advance cartridges, step by step
Technical.m3u files: handling multi-disc games properly
TechnicalInstalling a custom firmware: muOS, Knulli, ArkOS, ROCKNIX, Batocera — which one for your console?
After-salesCover art and a tidy game library: the scraping guide
Buying guideWhich retro console should you choose for a child?
LegalWhy our consoles are supplied without any games
TechnicalRetro console battery life: what drains it and how to double it
TechnicalTransferring games to your retro console: exactly where each file goes, firmware by firmware
TechnicalConverting your games to CHD: halve the size of your library
Buying guide4:3 or 16:9: which screen for which retro games?
TechnicalConnecting your retro console to the TV: what actually works
Buying guideHorizontal, vertical, clamshell or square: which retro console form factor should you choose?
After-salesSetting up an Android console from scratch: the installation evening
TechnicalCopying your own cartridges to your handheld console: the complete guide, system by system
TechnicalConnecting a Bluetooth controller to your retro handheld console
After-salesReplacing a cartridge's save battery without losing your saves
TechnicalThe Best PSP Emulators on Handheld Consoles (2026 Guide)
TechnicalThe Best Game Boy Advance Emulators on Handheld Consoles (2026 Guide)
TechnicalThe Best Nintendo 64 Emulators on Handheld Consoles (2026 Guide)
TechnicalSaves: never lose your progress
TechnicalAlternative Firmware: Should You Install One?
TechnicalRetroArch: The Settings That Change Everything
Buying guideChoosing a microSD card for a retro console
TechnicalHow to add games to a retro handheld console
Buying guideRetroid Pocket 5 or Anbernic RG557: The AMOLED Duel
Buying guideAnbernic RG35XX H or TrimUI Brick: The Entry-Level Duel
Buying guideAnbernic RG477V or Retroid Pocket Flip 2: which one should you pick?
Buying guideAnbernic or Retroid Pocket: which brand should you choose?
TechnicalThe Best PS1 (PlayStation 1) Emulators on Handheld Consoles (2026)
TechnicalThe Best Nintendo 3DS Emulators on Handheld Consoles (2026 Guide)
TechnicalThe Best Game Boy Emulators on Handheld Consoles (2026)
TechnicalThe Best Emulators for Android Handheld Consoles (2026)
TechnicalThe Best GameCube Emulators on Android Handhelds (2026 Guide)
TechnicalThe Best Dreamcast Emulators on Handheld Consoles (2026 Guide)
DiscoveryRetroid Pocket 5 Officially Unveiled: Specs, AMOLED Screen and Snapdragon
DiscoveryAnbernic RG557 Officially Unveiled: Specs, Power and AMOLED
TechnicalThe Best SNES (Super Nintendo) Emulators on Handheld Consoles (2026)
Buying guideManette pour smartphone : bien choisir pour le rétro et les jeux mobiles
Buying guideQuelle manette 8BitDo choisir selon votre console et votre usage
Buying guideLeverless ou stick arcade en 2026 : faut-il passer à la hitbox ?
Buying guideIdées cadeaux gaming et rétro-geek à moins de 50 € pour Noël 2026
Buying guideHow to store and protect trading cards: binder, deck box or toploader?
Buying guideKeycaps : bien choisir profil, matière, impression et compatibilité
Pixel art: create your own designs for a Divoom display
Buying guideDivoom pixel art speakers: which one should you choose?
Buying guideTimes Frame or Times Frame Pure: which Divoom floating photo frame should you choose?
Buying guideRetro-geek gift ideas: which Divoom to give, by budget
Buying guideDivoom display for streamers: Pixoo-64 II or Times Gate?
Buying guideDivoom: which pixel art display or speaker should you choose?
Buying guideRetroid Pocket Flip 2, the next generation foldable Android console
Buying guideAnbernic RG557: Portable Android for retro gaming
Buying guideAnbernic RG35XX Pro: the portable retro console that reinvents the Game Boy
Buying guideFirst Retro Gaming Console: The Beginner's Guide
Buying guideWindows Consoles vs Android Consoles
Buying guideBest retro handheld 2026: the comparison by budget
Buying guideThe most powerful handheld consoles in 2026: the ranking
Buying guideThe Most Anticipated Handheld Consoles of 2026
Buying guideHandheld consoles 2026: the complete buying guide
Buying guideComparison: Gaming mouse pad vs. standard mouse pad - which to choose
Buying guideHow to choose the perfect XXL mouse pad for your gaming setup
Buying guideGaming Mouse Pads: The 5 Essentials for the Ultimate Experience
Buying guideThe Best XXL Mouse Pads to Enhance Your Gaming Experience
Buying guideBuying guide: How to choose a mouse pad?
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The console you grew up with
The kit that goes with it
Le Guide Fun-Esports rassemble tout ce qu'il faut savoir pour choisir, installer, réparer et modder une console rétro portable. Nos articles sont écrits par l'équipe, mis à jour quand le matériel ou les firmwares évoluent, et pensés pour un lecteur qui bidouille : ils disent aussi ce qu'une machine ne sait pas faire.
Choisir sa machine. Les consoles rétro portables se répartissent en deux familles. Les modèles sous Linux, à puce Allwinner ou Rockchip, visent la 8, 16 et 32 bits avec une autonomie confortable et un démarrage immédiat. Les modèles sous Android ouvrent l'accès aux systèmes plus lourds, au prix d'une configuration à faire soi-même. Notre comparateur permet de les filtrer par budget, taille d'écran et puissance, et le tableau de compatibilité firmware indique quel système alternatif correspond à quelle console.
Installer et configurer. Une console rétro se juge autant à son firmware qu'à sa fiche technique. muOS, Knulli, ArkOS, ROCKNIX, Batocera et Onion OS n'ont ni les mêmes machines compatibles ni la même philosophie : nos guides d'installation reprennent chaque procédure pas à pas, y compris le retour au firmware d'origine. Viennent ensuite le choix de la carte microSD, le formatage, l'arborescence des dossiers et les réglages RetroArch qui changent réellement le confort de jeu — latence, filtres d'écran, sauvegardes.
Réparer et modder. Écran IPS sur une Game Boy, coque à changer, drift de stick, passage en USB-C, pile de sauvegarde d'une cartouche, condensateurs : l'atelier occupe une rubrique entière, avec le niveau requis et les outils à prévoir annoncés avant de commencer.
Et les jeux ? Nos consoles sont livrées sans aucun jeu et nos cartes microSD sont vendues vides, conformément à la loi. Constituer une ludothèque légalement est possible, et c'est même plus simple qu'on ne le croit : boutiques officielles, compilations éditées, homebrew libre et copie de ses propres cartouches. Nous détaillons chaque voie sur notre page Où jouer légalement.



