DATA SOURCES
Where the data comes from — credits and attribution for images, specs, and information.
01 Console Images
Wikimedia Commons
commons.wikimedia.orgPrimary image source for retro consoles (Nintendo, Sega, Atari, Sony, NEC, SNK, etc.). Images are fetched via the Wikimedia API and are freely licensed under Creative Commons.
License: CC BY-SA / Public Domain
Anbernic
anbernic.comOfficial product images for the RG series and other Anbernic handheld devices, scraped from the manufacturer's store.
© Anbernic — used for informational/reference purposes
Retroid
goretroid.comOfficial product images for the Retroid Pocket series, sourced from the manufacturer's official store.
© Retroid — used for informational/reference purposes
AYN Technologies
ayntec.comOfficial product images for the Odin and Loki handheld series.
© AYN Technologies — used for informational/reference purposes
AYANEO
ayaneo.comOfficial product images for the AYANEO and KONKR handheld gaming PC lineup.
© AYANEO — used for informational/reference purposes
TRIMUI
trimui.netOfficial product images for the TRIMUI Smart and TRIMUI Brick handhelds.
© TRIMUI — used for informational/reference purposes
02 Specs & Device Data
Retro Game Handhelds
retrogamehandhelds.comComprehensive specs database for modern emulator handhelds — CPU, GPU, RAM, display, battery, and emulation limits. An invaluable community resource.
Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.orgHistorical data, release dates, sales figures, and descriptions for classic and retro gaming consoles.
License: CC BY-SA
Manual Curation
A significant portion of the descriptions, ratings, recommendations, and categorizations are hand-written and curated by the LAZYAPP team. We try to add personality and context beyond raw specs.
03 Community & Contributors
Emulation Handhelds Specifications Spreadsheet
r/SBCGamingThe community-maintained Emulation Handhelds Specifications Spreadsheet (open to edits) — a long-running crowd-sourced reference for device specs, emulation performance, and compatibility across hundreds of handheld devices. One of the most comprehensive resources in the scene.
Created by u/timeisart · hosted on docs.google.com via r/SBCGaming
RetroGameCorps, Russ of The World, Taki Udon
Handheld gaming reviewers and community contributors whose detailed device reviews and compatibility tests help verify our emulation limit data.
04 Alternative Comparison Sites
From the Sister Spreadsheets & Links sheet maintained by u/timeisart.
Retro Catalog
retrocatalog.comRetro Ranker
retroranker.comHandhelds Arena
handhelds.proRetro Dock
retrodock.netRetroDB.info
retrodb.infoRetroABXY
retroabxy.comHandhelds Wiki
retro-handhelds.com/wikiRetroSizer
Handheld size comparison tool
05 YouTube Channels
Top channels covering retro handheld reviews, emulation guides, and compatibility testing.
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