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GNU/Linux Gaming: Abxylute's $70 Retro Gaming Handheld, Steam Deck, and Steam Machines

Posted by Roy Schestowitz on Dec 10, 2025,

updated Dec 12, 2025

Notebook Check ☛ Update | Abxylute unveils E1 retro game console running Android and Linux with a 3.5-inch 640x480 LCD, Rockchip RK3566 SoC, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, and microSD slot

Abxylute has launched its dual-OS E1 handheld game console, designed to run retro games locally as well as online streaming games.

The E1 is powered by a Rockchip RK3566 CPU with a Mali-G52 MP2 GPU, 2 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, and up to 512 GB of microSD card storage (a 64 GB microSD card is included). It offers a non-touch 640 x 480 IPS LCD display that is fully laminated, dual 1-watt speakers, and dual carbon-film analog joysticks.

Android Authority ☛ This $69 gaming handheld runs Linux and Android, but there's a big catch

This year has been huge for gaming handhelds, with budget devices like the Pocket AIR Mini and MANGMI AIR X bringing great performance at prices well below $100. Now, another company is getting in on the game with a completely different approach.

Abxylute's $70 Retro Gaming Handheld Runs Android And Linux

Abxylute has just lifted the lid on its E1 handheld game console, which costs $70.

Powered by a Rockchip RK3566 and boasting a 640 x 480 IPS LCD, the E1 is capable of mid-level emulation and streaming, and can boot into either Android or Linux.

Discord Update Brings Improvements for Video Streaming on Steam Deck

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Valve Steam Machine HDMI 2.1 Support Limited by Linux Driver Challenges

When Valve unveiled the upcoming Steam Machine lineup, some gamers noticed that the official specification mentions HDMI 2.0 instead of HDMI 2.1 – the more modern standard that appeared in 2017. According to the company, the hardware actually supports HDMI 2.1, but full implementation of the format is complicated by Linux drivers, which are currently undergoing refinement.

Ars Technica ☛ Why won’t Steam Machine support HDMI 2.1? Digging in on the display standard drama.

When Valve announced its upcoming Steam Machine hardware last month, some eagle-eyed gamers may have been surprised to see that the official spec sheet lists support for HDMI 2.0 output, rather than the updated, higher-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 standard introduced in 2017. Now, Valve tells Ars that, while the hardware itself actually supports HDMI 2.1, the company is struggling to offer full support for that standard due to Linux drivers that are “still a work-in-progress on the software side.”

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Retro gaming handheld with Android and Linux dual OS just got launched by Abxylute with an introductory offer

As far as retro gaming handhelds go, Abxylute is a pretty popular brand among enthuisasts. Its devices may not be as popular as something like the Steam Deck or ASUS’s range of ROG Ally handhelds, but if you’re looking for something much cheaper – ideal for emulation or Android games – then the new E1 Retro Gaming Handheld is a solid option for just $69.

You’d usually have to pay up to $89 for this hybrid Linux/Android machine, but an introductory offer knocks down the asking price for a limited time. Abxylute recently announced the E1’s launch, calling it a “truly versatile” device that comes pre-installed with Linux emulators, so you can get straight to gaming.