Expedition: Handheld

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  Episode 21: OneXPlayer 3 Testing, 8BitDo FlipPad Impressions & More 18.07.2026 1h 47min

  Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ is back to tell Adam all about his journey and his recent testing of the OneXPlayer 3 and 8BitDo FlipPad, while Adam talks about the new Waterfield Design premium leather case and a foster kitten Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:30 - News: Steam Deck replacement parts 00:20:55 - News: Xbox Ally X20 sold separately 00:26:18 - News: 8BitDo FlipPad pre-orders 00:37:27 - New foster kitten 00:40:00 - The gear Russ brought to Australia 00:52:01 - New Waterfield Magnetic Case 01:06:08 - OneXPlayer 3 testing 01:24:55 - Mobapad M12 HD impressions 01:29:36 - Q: First steps for a new (old) handheld 01:40:22 - Outro Links: - Initial Steam Deck replacement news: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Repairability-takes-a-hit-Valve-appears-to-discontinue-key-Steam-Deck-replacement-part.1342439.0.html - Valve comment: https://www.theverge.com/games/966106/valve-ifixit-will-keep-selling-steam-deck-lcd-battery - Xbox Ally X20 preview: https://www.theverge.com/games/965123/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-oled-preview - 8BitDo FlipPad pre-orders: https://www.8bitdo.com/flippad/ - Russ travel vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcSxIrjYTCw - Waterfield magnetic case: https://www.sfbags.com/collections/gaming-cases/products/magnetic-case-for-lenovo-legion-go-2 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 20: MagicX 2DS Plans, TrimUI Brick Pro Impressions, Rants & More 11.07.2026 2h 6min

  Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Adam and fake Russ (aka TechDweeb) talk about the MagicX 2DS clone, first impressions of the TrimUI Brick Pro, and rant about all the things in our pockets. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:37 - News: Ayaneo Next 2 00:13:06 - News: MagicX 2DS 00:30:11 - News: MagicX Mini 40 00:38:51 - News: Retroid DRAM changes 00:44:02 - PSP updates 00:55:16 - TrimUI Brick Pro first impressions 01:13:52 - Handheld complaints 01:49:00 - Shadow Dark? Links: - Ayaneo Next 2: https://shop.ayaneo.com/products/ayaneo-next-2 - MagicX 2DS: https://retrododo.com/magicx-wants-to-build-a-nintendo-2ds-like-handheld-emulator/ - MagicX Mini 40: https://retrohandhelds.gg/magicx-sets-out-new-options-for-the-mini40/ - Retroid DRAM changes: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-5-and-Pocket-Flip-2-get-a-price-increase-but-now-ship-with-more-RAM.1338628.0.html - TechDweeb rant: https://youtu.be/_vQbajBjRxk?si=Zui581qFDD09X5st - Shadow Dark: https://youtu.be/s47fjIh2GoQ?si=m0urLb5FS2Ja5vNC Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 19: Pocket Micro 2 Debacle, Legion Tab Gen 5 Testing & More 04.07.2026 1h 42min

  Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Adam and Russ cover the (quick) release of the Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2, how OneXPlayer has yet another G3 Extreme device for sale, our thoughts on the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5, and more. Timecodes: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:53) - AYN price increases (00:08:06) - Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2 release (00:19:19) - TrimUI Brick details (00:28:57) - OneXPlayer X2 on sale (00:40:10) - Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 testing (01:22:18) - MSI Claw 8 EX further testing (01:32:19) - Outro Links: - AYN pricing: https://www.notebookcheck.net/AYN-announces-new-prices-for-Thor-Odin-3-and-Odin-2-Portal.1330834.0.html - Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2: https://shop.ayaneo.com/products/ayaneo-pocket-micro-2 - TrimUI Brick details: https://retrohandhelds.gg/trimui-brick-hammer-pro-u-might-be-dead-before-it-even-ships/ - OneXPlayer X2: https://onexplayerstore.com/products/onexplayer-x2-portable-3-in-1-gaming-pc-with-intel%C2%AE-arc%E2%84%A2-g3-extreme-expandable-mini-ssd-slot - Russ' Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 review: Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 18: Claw 8 EX In-Depth Testing, Retroid Pocket Nova Reveal & More 27.06.2026 2h 4min

  Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Adam and Russ dive deep into their thoughts on the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, how excited Russ is about the Retroid Pocket Nova, how AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 support to RDNA 3 APUs, and more. Timecodes: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:08:18) - FSR 4.1 on RDNA 3 APUs (00:17:04) - Official Xbox Handheld branding (00:19:58) - Anbernic RG 55G1 (00:26:42) - Retroid Pocket Nova (00:41:52) - Intel Arc G3 Extreme ups & downs (01:03:44) - MSI Claw 8 EX review (01:45:58) - Mobapad M12 HD Charging Grip (01:50:31) - Metal Gear Ac!d replay (01:58:59) - Outro Links: - Jack Huynh X post: https://x.com/jackhuynh/status/2069059207383720091 - FSR 4.1 leaks: https://videocardz.com/newz/valve-leaks-fsr-4-1-for-rdna-3-and-rdna-3-5-gpus-through-proton-experimental - Xbox Handheld "platform": https://www.tweaktown.com/news/112294/microsoft-adds-xbox-handheld-as-new-platform-for-xbox-joining-consoles-and-pc/index.html - Anbernic RG 55G1 blog post: https://anbernic.com/blogs/news/anbernic-rg-55g1-first-look - Retroid Pocket Nova full specs: https://retrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-full-specs-revealed/ - OneXPlayer 3 Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/one-netbook/onexplayer-3-next-gen-3-in-1-ai-gaming-and-productivity-handheld - Russ' Claw 8 EX review: https://youtu.be/JjMEJhofVzU?si=j9yrD80ogbNIKFsh - G3 Extreme discussion on TFN: https://www.youtube.com/live/W0o90MgyMTA?si=0ve3QuFfqaEkZ8E2 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 17: Shenzhen Handheld Tour, Diving Into The PSP & More 20.06.2026 1h 35min

  Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ is back from his expedition through Shenzhen to talk about meeting with all the handheld manufactures while Adam waxes poetically about his new PSP 1001. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:07 - News: Claw 8 EX pricing 00:17:05 - Russ' trip 00:34:39 - Shenzhen company tours 01:09:52 - Adam's new PSP 1001 01:23:21 - Zelda Game and Watch 01:26:53 - Outro Links: Claw 8 EX pricing: https://videocardz.com/newz/newegg-confirms-msi-claw-8-ex-with-arc-g3-extreme-will-cost-1699 Russ travel log: https://youtu.be/nbpMRDIqt6A?si=Q4SFIdHpzxN9hgXE Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 16: Historian Shows Off The Dumbest Handhelds Of All Time 13.06.2026 1h 56min

  Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ is still on his own expedition in China so Adam brings on historian/collector Steve Lin of the Video Game History Foundation who shows off some of the dumbest handhelds of all time including the Game.com, Gizmondo, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:57 - Who is Steve Lin? 00:12:20 - News: AYN price increases 00:19:00 - News: Ayaneo Pocket Play hands-on 00:26:31 - News: TRIMUI Brick Hammer Pro 00:32:19 - News: RG Rotate Quickdraw game 00:35:21 - Adam's trip back from Taiwan 00:40:09 - Show & tell: Mega Duck/Cougar Boy 00:47:55 - Show & tell: Game.com 00:55:17 - Show & tell: Ngage 01:00:43 - Show & tell: Gizmondo 01:10:38 - Zelda Game & Watch mod 01:18:18 - Is modding ok? 01:22:45 - Xreal 1S 01:29:08 - Acegamer T50 01:32:26 - Surprise launch PSP 1001 01:44:52 - Q&A 01:51:23 - Outro Links: - Video Game History Foundation: https://gamehistory.org/ - AYN prices: https://bsky.app/profile/wario64.bsky.social/post/3mnrr3hqi4s22 - Ayaneo Pocket Play: https://youtu.be/tlkpqlLnfjw?si=InpYNL-DCjmEfmXW - Trimui Brick Hammer Pro: https://retrododo.com/trimui-officially-reveals-brick-hammer-pro-u-brick-pro-handhelds - RG Rotate Quickdraw: https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/1to2unk/made_a_wildwest_quickdraw_microgame_in_godot_for/ - Zelda Game & Watch mod: https://youtu.be/8YIHjUM8Qms?si=H3yWcrcdiY7eQXJ1 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 15: Computex 2026 Handheld Roundup & Taipei Adventures 06.06.2026 1h 31min

  Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam are once again reporting on Computex 2026 from Taipei, Taiwan. At this point they have tried every major handheld announced during the show and even have done a bit of exploring used game stores. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:05 - MSI Claw 8 EX AI impressions 00:16:31 - Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 impressions 00:24:10 - OneXPlayer 3 impressions 00:42:23 - Intel G3 Extreme info 00:48:10 - Taipei adventures 01:16:30 - Outro and next adventures Links: - OneXPlayer 3: https://youtu.be/uNrFnrCGXkA?si=yZ79aRLyROsPMtIk - Xbox Ally X20: https://youtu.be/8e90FSu8Mok?si=pDQCFSoxxbYJ8_al - Claw 8 EX vs Ally X20: https://youtu.be/5C66h1fFPqA?si=dSxLw6KvmuY2bipA - Predator Atlas 8 & Nitro Blaze: https://youtu.be/kT3k5k0N-rU?si=X0poMukYUoJqPu3s - Predator Atlas 8: https://youtu.be/tCunlhT5BGE?si=hpmR1MuYX786re_q - Russ's MSI Claw 8 EX AI: https://youtu.be/9uI0g_YhHUM?si=9AVZGuma3NWmTN9l - MSI Claw 8 EX AI teardown: https://youtu.be/7-XY3S15IBg?si=1-U-OLtpJ0IiEcxW - MSI interview: https://youtu.be/hxOcFCV9VyE?si=0KzEh34pok38wQ0R - Intel interview: https://youtu.be/XjUUTCLx1kw?si=WwI_CJuYN7vaTBoM Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 14: Intel Arc G3 Revealed, First (US) Acer Handhelds, Flight Show & Tell 30.05.2026 1h 38min

  Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam are in Taipei, Taiwan to cover the latest handheld news from Computex 2026, including the Intel Arc G3 details so far. They also talk about which handhelds they brought with them and why! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:34 - News: Steam Deck is back in stock... 00:08:16 - News: Intel Arc G3 Extreme 00: 30:13 - News: Acer Nitro Blaze Link 00:36:01 - News: Wildcat Lake 00:38:29 - Russ's travel handhelds 00:55:50 - Adam's travel handhelds 01:21:40 - Outro Links: - Steam Deck post: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/672869045073085559 - Intel newsroom: https://newsroom.intel.com/client-computing/intel-arc-g-series-processors-set-a-new-standard-for-handheld-pc-gaming - Arc G3 breakdown: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/intel-challenges-amds-handheld-dominance-with-new-arc-g3-chips-panther-lake-silicon-brings-up-to-14-cores-arc-b390-graphics-to-handhelds - Acer Predator Atlas 8: https://youtu.be/tCunlhT5BGE- OneXPlayer 3: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/one-netbook/onexplayer-3-next-gen-3-in-1-ai-gaming-and-productivity-handheld - Acer Nitro Blaze Link: https://youtu.be/kT3k5k0N-rU Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 13: Ayaneo X IGS, Legion Tab Surprise, Xbox Ally Sale & More 23.05.2026 1h 48min

  Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam chat about the Xbox Ally sale, new Ayaneo devices, Legion Tab Gen 3 testing, prepping for Computex, and much more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:25 - News: Xbox Ally sale 00:15:41 - News: New Ayaneo devices 00:27:02 - News: GameMT E5 Modx reveal 00:38:40 - Legion Tab Gen 3 testing 00:53:09 - Computex planning 00:55:26 - Buyers Corner 01:19:18 - Q&A 01:40:19 - Outro Links: - Xbox Ally vs Steam Deck debate video: https://youtu.be/C89ha7yRk2U?si=i_XNhRy0dC7oGtEL - New Ayaneo devices: https://www.ayaneo.com/article/932 - GameMT E5 Modx post: https://x.com/royibeila/status/2056655832792891609 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 12: GBA SP Mod Fail, FSR 4.1 Announced, RG Rotate Plastic VS Metal & More 16.05.2026 2h 1min

  Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam scrutinize the Lenovo G02, chat about recent handheld testing, talk about the end of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:49 - News: Lenovo G02 00:16:01 - News: Twilight Princess port 00:24:04 - News: FSR 4.1 announced 00:29:21 - RG Rotate review 00:47:23 - EZ Flash Omega front end 00:52:52 - GameNative testing 01:10:44 - GBA SP mod fail 01:18:48 - Q&A 01:39:32 - SOTN check in 01:52:13 - Outro Links: - Legion G02: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811973866169.html - Twilight Princess port: https://twilitrealm.dev/ - FSR 4.1 announcement: https://x.com/jackhuynh/status/2054904153013387273 - DS Style for EZ Flash Omega: https://gbatemp.net/download/ds-style-for-ez-flash-omega-original-and-definitive-edition.39757/ - FunnyPlaying Game Boy Advance SP M2 Kit: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/gba-sp-displays/products/funnyplaying-game-boy-advance-3-0-m2-kit Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 11: RG Rotate Impressions, Auto SR Bummer, Mobapad M12 HD & More 09.05.2026 2h 3min

  Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam chat about RG Rotate first impressions, Auto SR testing, the best Switch 2 joy-con replacements, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro + apology 00:06:46 - News: Legion Go 2 price drop 00:11:23 - News: MelonDS update 00:16:10 - WIYP: RG Rotate 00:35:04 - WIYP: Auto SR 00:49:18 - WIYP: Mobapad M12 HD 00:54:59 - WIYP: Game Native 01:11:55 - Buyers Corner 01:28:29 - Q&A 01:45:53 - SOTN check in 01:57:23 - Outro Links: - Legion Go 2 price drop: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Legion-Go-2-gets-a-massive-price-cut.1290459.0.html - RG Rotate video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OaCJlkyNHQ - Auto SR testing: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3130847/hands-on-windows-dlss-rival-isnt-ready-to-save-handheld-gaming.html - Mobapad M12 HD: https://www.mobapad.com/products/mobapad-m12-switch-2-joycon Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 10: Thor Lite Deep-Dive, Claw 8 EX AI+ Leak, LSFG On Android & More 02.05.2026 2h 12min

  Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam dive DEEP into AYN Thor Lite testing, check out MSI Claw EX AI+ leaks, talk more about old school handhelds, and much more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:11:08 - Intel Arc G3 Extreme leak 00:27:52 - C64 and ZX Spectrum handhelds 00:35:36 - LSFG ported to Android 00:40:16 - GB Bridge 00:46:08 - AYN Thor Lite deepdive 01:33:28 - Steam Controller impressions 01:39:27 - EZ Flash Omega Definitive Edition 01:46:00 - Buyers Corner 02:03:27 - SOTN check in 02:06:06 - Outro Links: - Arc G3 Extreme leak: https://www.techpowerup.com/348685/intel-arc-g3-extreme-makes-it-to-handhelds-in-leaked-msi-claw-8-ex-ai-retail-listing - ZX Spectrum & C64 handhelds: https://www.hypermegatech.com/home-computer-handhelds/ - Lossless Scaling Frame Gen on Android: https://github.com/FrankBarretta/LSFG-Android - GB Bridge project: https://retrohandhelds.gg/developer-behind-game-boy-colorization-projects-reveals-groundbreaking-new-emulator/ - Russ' AYN Thor Lite review: https://youtu.be/zeewxpMNMX8?si=z6jr0anX4fjlrTSW Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 9: Thor Storage Downgrade, Homebrew GB Games, and TechDweeb Q&A 25.04.2026 1h 42min

  Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ is joined by special guest TechDweeb to chat about the AYN Thor storage downgrade and what it means for potential buyers, a great bundle of homebrew Game Boy games, and burning questions for the TechDweeb himself. Follow TechDweeb on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TechDweeb Links from the show: - RPCS3 auto-configure: https://x.com/i/status/2044762742666432769 - Handheld Heritage Bundle: https://itch.io/b/3637/handheld-heritage-bundle Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 8: DSpico First Thoughts, GBA Mods, ROG Ally Battery Upgrade & More 18.04.2026 1h 54min

  Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam are joined by special guest Jeff from Craft Computing to talk about DS flash carts and Game Boy Advance mods. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:06 - Evercade Nexus 00:06:42 - Game Boy Player on Dolphin 00:10:35 - Proton for ARM 00:16:21 - DSpico first look 00:20:07 - Game Boy Advance mods 01:04:35 - Buyer's corner 01:29:16 - Q&A 01:44:55 - Outro Links: - Evercade Nexus: https://evercade.co.uk/evercade-nexus - Game Boy Player on Dolphin: https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin/pull/14535 - Proton for ARM: https://x.com/SadlyItsBradley/status/2044892275201790251 - Steam on Rocknix: https://rocknix.org/systems/steam/ - Console to screen: https://shauninman.com/utils/screens/ - Jsaux ROG Ally battery upgrade: https://jsaux.com/products/rog-ally-battery-upgrade - Miniloong Pocket 1 review: https://youtu.be/a1rYVHALObw - Game store in Taiwan: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LM3t9gMC5U1XVSmt9 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 7: Nintendo DS Deep Dive, Deck 2 & OnePlus Rumors, & More 11.04.2026 1h 50min

  Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam hit a couple pieces of news and rumors before diving deep into Nintendo DS love thanks to a recent purchase. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:08 - Legion Go 2 price increase 00:07:46 - OnePlus handheld rumor 00:15:52 - Steam Deck 2 rumor 00:25:50 - Nintendo DS deep dive 00:56:20 - Buyers Corner 01:08:54 - Q&A 01:31:10 - SOTN check in 01:44:17 - Outro Links: - Legion Go 2 price: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3106428/lenovo-legion-go-prices-have-jumped-by-up-to-650-in-six-months.html - OnePlus handheld rumor: https://videocardz.com/pixel/oneplus-gaming-handheld-leak-points-to-8-inch-display-and-dimensity-chip - Steam Deck 2 rumor: https://www.techpowerup.com/347966/steam-deck-2-ditches-semi-custom-apu-for-off-the-shelf-amd-silicon-eyes-2028-launch - PC gaming on Odin 3: https://youtu.be/Q5v10lisr_o?si=PaIjdRjXE2d1cyCV - DSi mod: https://youtu.be/r0zOrXq9Xw0?si=9T8wKGdII5FR94Ix Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 6: The Frame Gen Debate, Shimmer Shader Testing, SOTN Replay & More 04.04.2026 1h 46min

  Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam cover more Anbernic "leaks", an awesome new shader, and have a lengthy debate about the use for frame generation after some recent testing. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:35 - Anbernic "Rotate" 00:16:33 - Shimmer shader 00:31:02 - Frame generation debate 00:58:58 - Buyers Corner 01:22:18 - Castlevania SOTN 01:39:52 - Outro Links: - Anbernic "Rotate" leaks: https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/1s8u9ah/two_new_leaked_videos_of_anbernics_new_handheld/ - Pixel Transparency Rainbow Shimmer: https://youtu.be/Y387hW45FZ4?si=OXRukL0pKoR1yPL6 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 5: Traveling With Handhelds, eGPU Testing, Ayaneo Does Right & More 28.03.2026 1h 31min

  Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ is back from vacation and ready to talk about the Ayaneo legacy case program, eGPU testing, whether or not it's worth buying used handhelds, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:52 - Ayaneo legacy case program 00:09:53 - Ayaneo suspends Next 2 00:18:24 - Traveling with handhelds 00:34:00 - eGPU testing 01:03:10 - Buyers Corner 01:16:54 - Q&A 01:26:42 - Outro Links: - Ayaneo legacy case program: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/ayaneo/ayaneo-next-future-windows-handheld-for-aaa-games/updates/28 - Ayaneo Next 2: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/ayaneo/ayaneo-next-2-windows-handheld/updates/3 - Anbernic RG Vita Pro: https://youtu.be/PkZlv8TdrWs?si=TNSA9jPuiV7lFpMZ - The problem with eGPUs: https://youtu.be/3gYUbtfwQK8?si=GnZST_HpRaIzVMf5 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 4: Legion Fold Demo, Switch 2 Update, Open Source Game Bub & More 21.03.2026 1h 43min

  Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Adam is joined by Sean Hollister from The Verge to get a first look at the Legion Fold, talk about some bits of news, show off an open-source FPGA GBA device called the Game Bub, and more. Check out Sean's work at The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/authors/sean-hollister Follow Sean on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/seanhollister.bsky.social Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:34 - Legion Fold demo 00:28:05 - Anbernic leak 00:34:07 - Switch 2 update 00:40:48 - Playstation Portal update 00:58:04 - What's in your pocket? 01:19:26 - Q&A 01:36:43 - Outro Links: - Anbernic leak: https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/s/MtKbmDYBfM - Switch 2 update: https://www.theverge.com/games/895919/nintendo-switch-2-handheld-boost-mode-update - Playstation Portal update: https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-portal-update-adds-1080p-high-quality-mode-and-refined-streaming-experience-heres-whats-new - Game Bub: https://www.crowdsupply.com/second-bedroom/game-bub Podcast feeds: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expedition-handheld/id1880189974 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2K4BzyOSgKr2JrICkrgO6T?si=_QOL6Kj5RkeFgOhNxh5uOQ - Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/1qau3x67 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiZwoK8DQiwxlyjIfjtwxxPwmhrLyTDXT - RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/expeditionhandheld Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 3: Xbox Mode Is Here, Ayaneo Security Discovery & More 14.03.2026 1h 48min

  Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam talk about the upcoming Xbox mode and why we already know what it'll be, give security advice concerning the Ayaneo news, and offer plenty of buying advice and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:27 - Xbox mode 00:48:53 - Ayaneo discovery 01:00:43 - Buyers corner 01:17:23 - Glowing phosphors 01:32:47 - Q&A + outro Links: - Project Helix: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3086166/microsoft-outs-xbox-project-helix-we-want-to-break-down-the-artificial-barriers-between-pc-and-console.html - Xbox mode: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3086999/your-windows-11-pc-is-about-to-feel-a-lot-more-like-an-xbox.html - Adam's Xbox prediction: https://youtu.be/21m2SBVitZo - Ayaneo security: https://retrohandhelds.gg/ayaneo-in-the-spotlight-for-the-wrong-reasons-after-ayawindow-discovery/ Podcast feeds: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expedition-handheld/id1880189974 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2K4BzyOSgKr2JrICkrgO6T?si=_QOL6Kj5RkeFgOhNxh5uOQ - Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/1qau3x67 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiZwoK8DQiwxlyjIfjtwxxPwmhrLyTDXT - RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/expeditionhandheld Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Episode 2: Xbox On Android, Handheld Sizes, Rocknix FTW & More 07.03.2026 1h 54min

  Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam talk about the perfect handheld sizes, the story of Xbox emulators on Android, how Rocknix has saved the day, and more. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:19 - How big is too big? 00:29.39 - Xbox emulator 00:36:44 - What's in your pocket? 01:01:01 - Buyers corner 01:18:46 - Q&A 01:48:35 - Outro Links: - Legion Fold: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3072684/lenovos-new-folding-handheld-gaming-tablet-thing-is-ridiculous.html - Original ThinkPad X1 Fold: https://youtu.be/OAvcmR_2Gow?si=lAt-4Hh5egxdZt-P - Abxylute 3D One: https://youtu.be/m1imLbTl12c?si=Q84mkghW_x5dIzfG - Xbox emulator on Android: https://retrohandhelds.gg/xbox-on-android-is-finally-here-thanks-to-x1-box-and-xemu/ - Rocknix on Anbernic RG DS: https://youtu.be/U0eckrNxbzY?si=7XGMX28m9Wn_L2RP Podcast feeds: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expedition-handheld/id1880189974 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2K4BzyOSgKr2JrICkrgO6T?si=_QOL6Kj5RkeFgOhNxh5uOQ - Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/1qau3x67 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiZwoK8DQiwxlyjIfjtwxxPwmhrLyTDXT - RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/expeditionhandheld Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices