Ive got the brick. Not the brick hammer. And it’s really quite fun to have. I’d whip it out on public transport or a plane faster than my steamdeck just because it’s less bulky. I mostly play pico-8 games on it.
That’s the nicest part of this kind of handheld. While being relegated to older games (unless you’re using something like the Odin 3 for example!), the convenience and portability are unmatched.
I love how slim and unobtrusive the Brick and Brick Hammer are, its been so easy to take on the go!
It doesn’t need anything more. These emulators are so well optimized now in RA that they just run beautifully. Well, with a couple exceptions I noted in my review.
This is a handheld that isn’t trying to do more than it claims, so 1GB is perfect!
Looks nice. I am not a huge fan of the form factor though, I prefer the GBA style layout. I have a RetroSnap Play I got as a gift, I wonder how it compares. By biggest issue is it can never tell me the battery percentage, and it drains quickly when I close it with a game running. This combo sucks and makes me constantly nervous about keeping it charged so it won’t shut off in the middle of an important game.
The RetroSnap Play looks great! Glad you’ve been enjoying it! This is one of the R36S clones, basically its ‘one’ handheld that just keeps on selling and selling, and broke out of the niche hobby scene. That’s why you’ll see it on spaces like YouTube and (apparently, I don’t use it!) a ton on TikTok.
If you want to change the firmware so you’ll be able to see the battery state, then you can check out this guide on what is available:
Oh yeah, that is exactly what I want out of a handheld! And thank you so much for the link, I didn’t realize the firmware these things ship with is so out of date. If I can get the battery percentage working thanks to this, you’re a real life saver.
That’s not an easy comparison to make between the two.
The Analogue Pocket does one thing extremely well, while the Brick Hammer covers many more systems. Not to mention the difference in cost!
But the Brick Hammer feels premium (that metal shell is perfection), gives you a multitude of community built and supported operating systems, all manner of apps.
They’re too difficult to compare. If you want Game Boy? Go Analogue. If you want a very slim, sleek retro handheld that you can play a ton of consoles on (PortMaster!) then go for this one!
Hey everyone! Thanks so much for all the upvotes — really glad to see other PvZ fans here! 😄 Just wanted to share some new updates I found:
The plant fusion system is even bigger than we thought! You can make combinations like Snow Bell (Cold Slaw + Jumbrella Leaf) and Sun Tower (Twin Sunflowers), plus classic favorites like Gatling Pea are coming back as fusions of Repeaters.
EA just announced more limited tests focusing on the story and early-game progression — the plot centers around a meteor crashing into Neighborville, giving plants their new powers!
While the full 2026 release is still on track for Android and iOS, there’s talk of Latin America getting early access to the closed beta later this year — fingers crossed Argentina is included! Also, they’ve brought back the “Choose Your Seeds” feature that fans missed so much, so we’ll get to pick our favorite plants before each level again. If you’re excited too, drop a comment below and tell me which plant fusion you want to try first! 🌱🧟"^___^
"UPDATE: Just saw new discussions on EA’s Answer HQ! 📢
Over 5k fans are asking for the ‘Choose Your Seeds’ feature to stay permanently (it’s confirmed now!)
They’re reworking the lives system to make it optional, so we can play without time limits
The open beta for Latin America (including Argentina) is coming this November — you can sign up on the official PvZ site soon! Also, no more pay-to-win stuff — only cosmetic skins and a small welcome pack. What do you think about these changes? 🤔"
I’m currently waiting for an Anbernic rg-35xx to arrive, but this was definitely on the shortlist during my research! In the end, availability and the joysticks were the deciding factors, but interested to hear how you think those two compare.
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