Retro Handhelds Podcast

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  GameMT Handhelds - Are they Worth Buying? Super Knob, EX8 & E3 11.08.2026 1t 32min

  Stubbs, Rob & Michael Benny‬ unbox and check out GameMT's latest generation of handhelds, testing games and discussing the pros and cons. The Ex8 has a large 3:2 aspect ratio screen for great game boy advance, but the Helio G99 chip can handle up to some PC emulation. The E3 Vigor has a 1:1 screen, with a lower powered MTK6592 chip. The PSK5000 Super Knob falls in the middle with a G85; its ultra-thin widescreen is nice for upscaled PSP. With all this in mind, are these actually worth your money in 2026?
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  Retroid Pocket Flip 3, RIP Nintendo Switch + Mobapad M12S Unboxed 06.08.2026 1t 44min

  Stubbs, Rob, Ban and Andrew chat this week's news, including RP Flip 3 tease, Nintendo discontinues all previous models, Mobapad M12-S unboxed (sent from AKNES), and much more!
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  RIP Digital Ownership, Steam Machine Hands-on & Game recommends! 31.07.2026 1t 57min

  The Phawx‬ joins Stubbs, Rob‬ and Andrew for Retro Handhelds Podcast After Dark (S6 E35) -- with a bonus drop-in from Klef at ‪@GameTechTalk‬. In this episode we're chatting Digital Game Ownership (and why Sony has made everyone so mad, with Microsoft Xbox to potentially follow), along with getting some real-world hands-on thoughts about the Steam Machine so far. Lastly, we chat games we recommend picking up during the Summer Sales, and more.
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  AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 Re-stock, Anbernic Rg55G1 preview & RAM Companies SUED 25.07.2026 1t 30min

  this week's major topics include RAM Companies being sued over market pricing collusion, Anbernic Rg55G1 gets a real-world preview & AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 might get a re-stock after a sold-out limited production run. TrimUI Brick Hammer Pro U gets huge price increase, SteamOS 3.8 changes the game, Retroid Pocket Nova sees positive reception, AYN Thor, Odin 3 AND Portal see price increases this Thurs. Plus, dbrand steam machine cube goes away, Circana US data shows console sales at all-time low, new lenovo tablet rumors, Leaf, romm 5.0, Android 17 gaming mode, our favorite games, GotX, viewer mail and more!
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  RH After Dark: Retroid Pocket Nova thoughts & MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ FIRST LOOK 20.07.2026 1t 43min

  After Dark: Stubbs, Rob and Michael Benny chat about the new Retroid Pocket Nova and test their Claw 8 EX AI+ units, sent for review from MSI. Performance, ergonomics, sound, display, high-end emulation and more are tested. This thing is beastly, but the price point is a tough ask at $1799.
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  Retroid Pocket NOVA, Anbernic rg55G1 & Steam Machine Prices! 15.07.2026 1t 29min

  Stubbs, Rob, MontoTech & Andrew discuss this weeks' news, including Steam Machine 'pre-orders' / waitlist, new Retroid Pocket Nova 4:3 OLED handheld revealed & Anbernic RG55G1 (Snapdragon?), Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2, Rob's hardware (Surface Laptop X2, GPD Box) Ban's games, Andrew's software updates, then we unbox a new 2nd gen Retro TV, Hoco handheld from best buy, answer viewer mail, roll for the winner of last Thursdays' AliExpress giveaway, and more (shadPS4 ported to Android, Starboard & GammaOS Nano for Brick plumOS A30!).
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  RH After Dark: AliExpress Haul & Giveaway: RG Rotate, One35, Mangmi Air X, DS 11.07.2026 1t 18min

  Stubbs and Rob unbox RH's latest haul from AliExpress.
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  RP6 gets 128gb, Brick PRO, Giveaway 08.07.2026 2t 37min

  Retroid Pocket 6 "new" 12gb / 128gb model, TrimUI Brick Pro / Hammer Pro U, Anbernic offers parts for sale, AYN sees more price increases for Odin 3 and Thor, MSI Claw 8 EX pricing revealed, OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro on-sale, valve steam machine / frame rumors. Also, Xbox Series X 25th green, Half-life 1 runs on Nokia N95 at 30fps, Thorch, Zu addressing the ModRetro M64 review controversy, ClusterTune/PULSE, Nintendo direct + Steam Next fest, Games of the Month / Week / Quarter, Lenovo G02 returns & NEW BatleXP RETRO LAND.
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  Dweeb Cast - Hidden Retro Game Gems & Advanced Emulation Tips (hosted by TechDweeb) 01.07.2026 2t 2min

  TechDweeb subs in for Stubbs as the host, along with Rob, Ban and Michael Benny of @RetroLunchTime to lead part two of this year's Show and Tell series! The categories this time include "hidden gem" retro games, favorite controllers, other hobbies, original hardware, non-retro-handheld pieces of tech, Advanced emulation tricks, most loved retro arcade games, and favorite physical games or any kind of non-digital gaming.
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  Computex 2026 NEXT GEN Handhelds in Taiwan 28.06.2026 38min

  Stubbs, Rob the Retro Tech Dad, Miles from Cyber Dopamine and Baldly Rudy dive deep into discussing all the handhelds and tech they saw at Computex 2026, ASUS & MSI HQ in Taipei, Taiwan. We see some truly next level, next gen PC handhelds and tech.
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  Valve Resurrects the Steam Deck for Unholy Prices + NEW PC Handheld Leaks 22.06.2026 1t 52min

  We discuss the crazy new price increase of Valve's Steam Deck, chat best handhelds to travel with, unbox the beitong asura 3s, RG rotate plastic version, and explore the handheld rumors leading up to Computex in Taiwan. From the new Intel Arc G3 in MSI's latest, to Acer, OneXPlayer, Lenovo, Asus, and Snapdragon C, Nvidia Jetson + more!
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  Pocket Air Mini IGS orders, GameSir G7 Pro 8K & ONN 8.1" UNBOXED 19.06.2026 1t 56min

  Stubbs, Rob, and Andrew dive into this week's news and nonsense, with unboxings for the G7 Pro 8K Aim Labs and ONN 8.1" 2026, an affordable 90hz tablet that appears excellent for streaming.
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  BEST Controllers: Steam Controller, FlyDigi Apex 5, 8bitdo Ultimate 3 & more 14.06.2026 1t 54min

  Stubbs, Ban and Andrew dive into the crazy world of controllers and telescopics, sharing our favorites, and unbox the latest from FlyDigi, 8bitdo, Gulikit, CRKD, Razer and more! Also, your questions answered from controller experts Ban, and Klef from ‪GameTechTalk‬!
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  Hands-on with Lenovo's NEW Retro Handheld & RG43H Pro First Look 09.06.2026 1t 59min

  We take a look at the latest news, including the AYANEO Pocket Block leak, Steam Machine / Frame news, Logitech G Cloud discontinued, PS2 portable, Anbernic RG DS new Linux firmware, PPSSPP update 1.20.4, KNULLI Scarab, Batocera 43, Forza 6 frenzy, Game of the Week, AliExpress Giveaway update, and unboxing the RG43H Pro from AISLPC, along with the "Lenovo" G02 budget handheld, and finally the SlimQ Barrel GaN charger for the Win5 / Apex (and Stubbs' final verdict on which x86 395 handheld he likes best).
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  What the HAUL did we get from AliExpress? 05.06.2026 1t 7min

  Stubbs and Rob unbox and discuss a hand-picked haul, from controllers, to zany budget handhelds, to an Odin 3, sent for review from AliExpress. Your questions answered, and all the other shenanigans you've come to expect! Also, stay tuned for a giveaway!
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  Hands-on with Steam Controller, Twilight Princess Port & DSpico 31.05.2026 2t 19min

  We go hands-on and provide our first impressions of the new Steam Controller, DSpico flash cart and the new Dusk Twilight Princess PC port (also Linux, iOS, and Android)! Also, new Yoo Y1 from GKD dev, "Lenovo" G-2 budget handheld, new 34XX SP in Metallic Blue, RG477V new launcher, RetroAchievements Offline (RAOffline Proxy) mode project, Minish Cap PC port and Paper Mario 64 mod, GameNative v0.9.2 (Lossless Scaling LSFG!), Odin 3 gets Rocknix in Nightly, NEW Knulli, Switch 2 price increase, Game of the Week, and more!
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  RG Rotate First Look & GammaOS NEW Features REVEALED 27.05.2026 1t 34min

  We unbox the Anbernic RG Rotate handheld and hang with our friend TheGammaSqueeze. He answers your questions and lays out his road map, revealing new features for his fantastic Android custom firmware, GammaOS. Current projects include the Anbernic RG Vita & Pro, AYANEO Pocket Air Mini, RP Classic and many more (with RG Rotate support on the way)!
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  NEW MSI Claw 8 G3 EX + GameMT E3 Vigor Unboxed 24.05.2026 2t 33min

  C64 & ZX Spectrum Clamshell handhelds are are up for pre-order, a New MSI Claw was leaked with Intel's new G3 chip (and new shell!), chat Steam Controller orders, Anbernic RG Rotate NEW info and pricing, Steam Deck clamshell, Mac mini base gone, Lenovo Legion Y70, Portmaster monthly update, Gambonanza and Gecko Gods games, Game of the Month / week, Neostation frontend + we unbox a GameMT E3 Vigor, give away a handheld, and so much more!
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  OneXplayer Apex First Look. The ENDGAME PC Handheld? 18.05.2026 1t 15min

  Retro Handhelds After Dark: Stubbs unboxes, gives impressions and tests games out the fabled BEASTLY OneXPlayer Apex along with Rob the Retro Tech Dad (who will give his long-term review) after all his Canadian YouTuber friends claim it's the best X86 PC Handheld available on the market today. At $2300 to start for this 48gb 1tb model, is it worth the money? Lenovo certainly makes it look like a steal with their new Legion Go 2 pricing.
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  Steam Controller, GameMT EX5 Knob Unboxed & Frame Gen on Android 16.05.2026 1t 52min

  Anbernic RG Rotate gameplay, Android is getting Frame Gen, Game Boy Watch, Steam Deck 2 dev info, ZSNES GPU, PS Vita gets retro achievements, GammaOS Next v1.3.1 / Nano mode, GotM review and Gotw, Super Knob unboxing & viewer mail!