Retro Handhelds Podcast

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• BEST Controllers: Steam Controller, FlyDigi Apex 5, 8bitdo Ultimate 3 & more 14.06.2026 1Std. 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!
• Hands-on with Lenovo's NEW Retro Handheld & RG43H Pro First Look 09.06.2026 1Std. 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).
• What the HAUL did we get from AliExpress? 05.06.2026 1Std. 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!
• Hands-on with Steam Controller, Twilight Princess Port & DSpico 31.05.2026 2Std. 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!
• RG Rotate First Look & GammaOS NEW Features REVEALED 27.05.2026 1Std. 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)!
• NEW MSI Claw 8 G3 EX + GameMT E3 Vigor Unboxed 24.05.2026 2Std. 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!
• OneXplayer Apex First Look. The ENDGAME PC Handheld? 18.05.2026 1Std. 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.
• Steam Controller, GameMT EX5 Knob Unboxed & Frame Gen on Android 16.05.2026 1Std. 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!
• Stream your Games Instead (and our least favorite retro systems) 11.05.2026 2Std. 4Min.

  We are joined by Russ from Retro Game Corps and Michael Benny of Retro Lunch! Tonight's topic is game streaming (moonlight, Artemis, apollo): the handhelds, apps, and PC hardware we use to drive the experience! We also chat about Steam Machines, Mini PC's, Playnix from EmuDeck, multi-purpose uses for handhelds (see Anbernic RG Rotate) and try a new game where we each have to pick one major retro console and handheld that we would have to eliminate from existence. As in, what was the worst retro system? This is also Stubbs' birthday stream, so he'll unbox a unique handheld and fun oddities from his kids and retro friends!
• Thor & Odin 3 Downgrade, PS6 Portable LEAK & Proton 11 brings Arm64 09.05.2026 1Std. 22Min.

  Another week of surprises as AYN downgrades the Thor and Odin 3, while also raising the price of the Thor Max. Additionally, there is a new leak to discuss about the fabled PS6 Portable, Proton 11 brings support for ARM64, Lenovo DOUBLES the Legion Go S Z1E price, DSpico is a new open source flash cart, Neo Geo AES+ and Evercade Nexus looks awesome, swollen RP Classic batteries and Afterplay has a storefront now. Rob discusses a new OnePlus tablet with gaming controller, Ban has a new game recommend, Andrew is sharing the latest for software, Stubbs unboxes the new Y700 G9 Controller and Arcade, and we provide a Game of the Week update, along with answering your questions!
• Your Android Handheld is a Mini STEAM DECK Now (Thanks ROCKNIX!) 03.05.2026 1Std. 9Min.

  We discuss, demonstrate and share setup tips for this wild new world of Steam games running on ROCKNIX (Linux). This will work on specific Snapdragon Android Handhelds via FEX Arch rootfs. Compatible handhelds include: Retroid Pocket 5, Flip 2 (SD865), RP6, Ayn Odin 2, Odin 2 Portal, O2 Mini, Thor, KONKR Pocket Fit (G3 Gen3), AYANEO Pocket ACE / DMG / EVO / DS / S2 & 2K. We also get breaking news about Odin 3 & Thor component downgrades and price increases.
• RG Rotate is Missing WHAT? RP5 NEW COLORS & GameMT EX8 Unboxed 28.04.2026 2Std. 7Min.

  MSI Laptop giveaway winners will be selected, along with all the other nonsense we do around here! Topics include: Anbernic RG Rotate Video Leak (but its missing something), TrimUI Brick Pro Nears Release, Retroid Pocket 5 Now Available in Two New Colors, GIANT Legion Y700's on the way, AYANEO AND LENOVO Raise Prices (again), GB Operator mod, Claw 7 AI+ love, unboxing the GameMT-EX8, Gamehub for Mac, gamenative v0.9/melonds vulkan, Phawx FEX'd us good, celebrating Ban and Mikhailov's birthdays, and so much more!
• RH After Dark Don't Waste Your Money (you CAN do more with less) + MSI Laptop Giveaway! 26.04.2026 1Std. 13Min.

  MSI sent us some gnarly refurbished laptops of yore to test out and see how we can make use of them for gaming, retro emulation and productivity in a world where "latest greatest" is the focus. This is a great chance to discuss the ongoing pricing crisis for new tech, how there are still good deals to be found on used tech, and why you CAN do more with less. Oh, and we're going to give away two of these bad boys! Stay tuned!
• Odin 3 Chip confusion, RG Rotate News + KinHank K59 Unboxed! 24.04.2026 2Std. 2Min.

  Odin 3 has a DragonWing Q8 chip (what this means), Anbernic RG Rotate gets a real-world look, GameMT E5 ModX news, KinHank K59 unboxed, and SO MUCH MORE!
• YouTube Strikes & Beefs with Joey’s Retro Handhelds 19.04.2026 1Std. 49Min.

  Joey joins Stubbs and Rob to chat about his return from YouTube jail, AYN's switch from 8 Elite to Qualcomm Dragonwing, along with the industry-wide RAM crisis and how it’s impacting the prices and availability of handhelds like the Legion Go 2, OneXplayer Apex, and Retroid Pocket Classic. We also clear the air on prior beefs to focus on moving the community forward, discuss the realities of content creation, life behind the scenes, and what the future holds for retro handhelds.
• Miyoo Mini Flip Discontinued? AYN Thor updates & GameMT E5 ModX! 15.04.2026 2Std. 30Min.

  RPCS3 huge updates, PS5 / Portal & Switch game price hikes, Miyoo Mini Flip allegedly discontinued, KTR2 delays, AYANEO stops production, GotM March review by Zu, new game recommends, CRKD Atom Plus controller, GKD 350H Ultra in the news again, GameMT E5 ModX, SJGAM M28 unboxed, and SO MUCH MORE!
• MiniLoong Pocket 1: A Surprisingly Solid Budget MODULAR Handheld 11.04.2026 1Std. 33Min.

  We unbox, test and give a first look on the MiniLoong Pocket 1, comparing against similar options. With its modular dpad, and swappable faceplates, this thing is surprisingly slick for the company's first outing. It makes us wonder, who made this? 1GB of ram makes it tough, but otherwise it's showing itself to be a surprisingly solid option in the sub $100 price bracket for 4:3 retro gaming. Strap in, this is going to be the Loong one!
• bDuck Pocket Air Mini Unboxed, RG Vita On Sale & Wii RetroAchievements 09.04.2026 1Std. 23Min.

  RetroAchievements adds Wii support, RG Vita On sale (our review thoughts so far), AISLPC RG43V Pro, SteamOS preview for Legion Go handhelds, Steam Spring sale picks, AliExpress sale, Limited Edition bDuck Pocket Air Mini GIVEAWAY (thanks AKNES), co-host segments, GotX / GotW, and viewer mail!
• Show & Tell Tour with TechDweeb - Our FIRST Emulation Handhelds! 07.04.2026 2Std. 5Min.

  New RH Podcast host TechDweeb joins us for a Friday night "Show and Tell" DweebCast (yeah, we have a new name now of course), alongside Rob, Stubbs and Andrew. Topics include handhelds we've modded, games we're playing right now, our FIRST retro emulation doodads, original handhelds we still own, our go-to snacks and drinks, our favorite books, and things from our childhoods!
• Anbernic RG Vita Pro First Look: Can THIS Actually Play PS Vita? 05.04.2026 1Std. 39Min.

  Retro Handhelds After Dark: We unbox and test out the new RG Vita Pro, sent for review from Anbernic. It seems to perform well up to some 3DS, PS2, GameCube, Wii..and yes...even Vita. How well does it actually play these systems? Let's find out!