Guides
Setup tips, emulator walkthroughs and honest device breakdowns from the GameCove team.
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· 11.11
11.11 and 12.12 Handheld Buying Guide: How to Get a Real Deal in the Philippines (2026)
Planning to buy a gaming handheld on 11.11 or 12.12? Here's how to pick the right model for your budget, spot real...
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· Accessories
Handheld Care in the Philippines: Protecting Your Device from Heat and Humidity
Philippine heat and humidity are hard on gaming handhelds. Here's how to charge safely, look after the battery, protect the screen and...
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· Android Handhelds
Retroid Pocket 6 vs Retroid Pocket Nova: Which Should You Buy?
Same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class chip, same ₱17,990 starting price. The Retroid Pocket 6 and Nova differ in screen shape, battery and...
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· Budget Handhelds
Best Handheld Under ₱5,000 in the Philippines (2026)
Our in-stock picks for the best gaming handheld under ₱5,000 in the Philippines, from the ₱2,499 R36S to the TrimUI Brick Pro,...
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· ANBERNIC
ANBERNIC RG40XX H vs RG40XX V vs RG SP: Which Should You Buy?
Same Allwinner H700 chip, three different shapes. We compare the ANBERNIC RG40XX H, RG40XX V and RG SP on screen, sticks, battery...
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· Beginner Guide
Buying a Retro Handheld in the Philippines: Local Store vs Importing from Overseas
Should you buy a retro handheld from a local Philippine store or import it from overseas? We compare price, warranty, delivery, setup...
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· Android Handhelds
Mangmi Air X vs Air Y vs Air Y Pro: Which Mangmi Handheld Should You Buy?
Mangmi Air X, Air Y and Air Y Pro compared: chips, screens, controls and prices in the Philippines, plus which one fits...
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· ANBERNIC
Best Handhelds for PS2 and GameCube Emulation in the Philippines (2026)
Which handhelds actually play PS2 and GameCube games well? We rank our in-stock Android handhelds by chip, from the ₱11,999 RG556 to...
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· Android Handhelds
Best Handheld Gaming Gifts in the Philippines for Christmas 2026 (Every Budget)
The best handheld gaming gifts for Christmas 2026 in the Philippines, from ₱85 stocking stuffers to ₱34k flagships. Picks for kids, Titas...
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· Buying Guide
Windows Handheld Gaming PCs in the Philippines: Legion Go Gen 2 vs ONEXPLAYER (2026 Guide)
Want your Steam, Epic or Game Pass library on the go? We compare the Legion Go Gen 2, ONEXPLAYER X1 Pro, ONEXPLAYER...
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· ANBERNIC
R36S vs R36S Plus vs R36H vs RG35XX: Which Budget Handheld Should You Buy?
We compare the R36S, R36S Plus, R36H, ANBERNIC RG 35, RG35XX (2024) and the RG40XX H step-up on chip, screen, sticks, battery,...
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· ArkOS
R36S Beginner's Guide: First Setup, Hotkeys, Saving, Charging and Troubleshooting
New R36S, R36H or R36S Plus? Learn first boot, the hotkeys that matter, save states vs in-game saves, safe shutdown and charging,...
