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Retro Handhelds Podcast

Stubbs, The Retro Tech Dad, RH Media Team

The Retro Handhelds Podcast is your weekly hangout for everything portable gaming. From the latest emulator updates and hardware drops to the classics we grew up on, we cover it all—with zero pretension and plenty of "dad" energy.

Join showrunners Stubbs and Rob the Retro Tech Dad, along with a rotating cast of community favorites, as they break down the news, review the newest devices, and argue about which buttons feel "mushy." Whether you're a tinker-happy emu-enthusiast or just looking for something to play on the couch, you’re welcome here.

Expect: Honest reviews, emulation guides, streaming setups, and absolutely no shenanigans. (Okay, maybe SOME shenanigans).

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  • Yesterday · 2 hr 15 min

    AYN Odin 3 Portal thoughts, Ally X20 + Handheld Tier List

    Joey's Retro Handhelds‬ joins Diorman Mike, Trihaeck & ‪VicariousGaming‬ as we debate our favorite and least favorite handhelds, discuss the end of Bioware, and get bonus guest Stubbs popping in with hot takes.

  • S6 · E56
    Sunday · 2 hr 21 min

    RP DUO 3 Days Later... Odin 3 Portal REVEAL & 120hz RP5 Unboxed!

    ‪MontoTechs‬ and Zach from ‪HandsTurn‬ join Rob ‪the retro tech dad‬ and Stubbs as we discuss the AYN Odin 3 Portal reveal, Retroid Pocket Duo Stubbs review after 3 days of tinkering (including a printed grip, that really helps ergo), a supposed 120hz 12gb Retroid Pocket 5 will be unboxed, alongside the 8gb MANGMI Air Y Pro, and CRKD Atom Plus controller, also we'll chat our Steam NextFest picks, XBOX Labs, Armada dual-screen requests, DroidDeck news, and SteamOS ARM updates, Gotx, viewer mail a

  • Saturday · 2 hr

    SMH RP DUO Thoughts, O3 Portal, ESA vs Emulation & 3D Printed GRIPS

    DiormanMike, Trihaeck, Jeremy (v1cariousgaming) and Stubbs chat news and show and tell all about their handhelds, Stubbs' strange van life era, and even a 3d printer. Topics include ESA vs Emulation and Anbernic (plus RG DDS release date and price), Odin 3 Portal, Stubbs giving an update on his Retroid Pocket Duo and its interesting ergonomics, Ally X20 unboxing, Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 and show off 3d printed grips, and more! Mike's radio show: https://www.dublab.com/shows/loosely-attached | J

  • Friday · 1 hr 29 min

    ROG XBOX Ally X20 Review: Why I Ditched My Other Windows Handhelds

    Stubbs & Rob dive into reviewing Asus's latest x86 gaming handheld, the Xbox Ally X20, with its new 7.4" OLED display, along with various other upgrades we discuss. The new Ally is available for $1299 from Best Buy and ASUS (linked below). We received these review units from Asus ahead of release and have been testing them for a few weeks. Is the X20 the new X86 standard, beating out comparable handhelds, or simply a nice $300 upgrade from the tried-and-true, but aging Xbox Ally X? We also unbox

  • S6 · E55
    Friday · 2 hr 11 min

    Anbernic in Trouble? Lenovo C700 First Look & MagicX Mini Dream!

    Nefarious & Mike from TeamRetrogue join Rob and Stubbs as we discuss the crazy Lenovo C700, MagicX Mini Dream gets a price and final design reveal and our RG DDS thoughts continued. Not only that, but ESA takes notice of Anbernic, Abxylute M5 & M6 kickstarter brings the heat to MCON, SteamOS ARM Ported to Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 3/Gen 4, ArmadaOS adding Aurora store support for app apks and more dual screen support, Launchbox gets DualScreen and RetroAchivements support, No Man's Sky is coming to

  • Thursday · 44 min

    Some thoughts on the RG DDS (Anbernic's NEW 3DS clone)

    Anbernic is back with the RG DDS, a 3DS clone to rival the Retroid Pocket Duo and AYN Thor. Join Stubbs, ‪Retro tech dad‬, Trihaeck, ‪VicariousGaming‬ and ‪retro lunchtime‬ as we chat Anbernic's latest dual-screen clamshell Android handheld! Can it beat the rest?

  • Thursday · 2 hr 1 min

    SMH SteamOS on ARM compared, RG DDS Price & ACER Atlas 8 BEST $ G3E?

    Diorman Mike, Trihaeck, V1carious & Stubbs chat news and unbox fun stuff. Topics include Anbernic RG DDS price reveal, SteamOS on Arm solutions compared (Armada, DroidDeck, Game Native, Steam OS Frame), Spooky giveaway winners announced, RG DS+ unboxing and swap, Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2 unboxed (Stubbs), ACER Predator Atlas US pre-orders, Gotx update, ‪@V1cariousGaming‬ 's spooky game & more!

  • S6 · E54
    Thursday · 2 hr 18 min

    NEW Miyoo Flip V3, KONKR Pocket Block Hands-on & HALO on Android

    Miyoo Flip and Mini Plus are getting V3 and V2 upgrades, respectively. We also unbox and get hands-on with the KONKR Pocket Block, along with chatting Halo CE Decomp being playable on a browser, your android devices and more. Also, we share our Steam Autumn Sale picks, AYN Thor + MiniLoong Giveaway winners are revealed, plus Retroid Pocket Nova theft issue update, GMKtec M7 mini pc unboxed, new Spruce & Gamma + Seedless DS, DroidDeck & Emudeck 2.7 gets Armada support. Lastly, viewer mail, GotX c

  • Thursday · 1 hr 23 min

    Evercade Nexus Review: This is the One

    Rob the ‪Retro tech dad‬, Ban & Stubbs review the Evercade Nexus. They've had it in hands for a little while now, and its time to share thoughts! Bring your questions and good time attitude!

  • S6 · E53
    October 21 · 1 hr 35 min

    RP Nova THEFT, AliExpress Unboxings & MiniLoong Pocket1 Giveaway

    Stubbs and Rob chat the recent wave of thefts of Retroid Pocket Novas in the US, unbox our crazy AliExpress haul of the MiniLoong Pocket1 and grip case, Retroid Pocket Nova TPU grip case, DJI Neo 2, stuff for the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 and M-VAVE FM-1 mini synth. We'll also be giving away a MiniLoong as well, so stay tuned!

  • October 21 · 2 hr

    We Need to Talk about the KONKR Pocket Block

    DiormamanMike & Trihaeck are joined by Alex from 2LoudTech as they have discuss the KONKR Pocket Block, Alex's Shenzhen China travel stories (including a visit to AYANEO), Steam Frame updates, Relapse ps5 mod, Steam Autumn Sale, Spooky Season Games, current Giveaways, Show and tell, GOTX updates, 477v vs DMG & Mike Tomlin's Minecraft city!

  • S6 · E52
    October 20 · 1 hr 36 min

    Konkr Pocket Block, RP5/Flip 2 get 120hz & Steam Frame HANDS-ON

    Konkr Pocket Block goes on-sale, Retroid Pocket 5 & Flip 2 units get 120hz for remaining stock, Steam Frame initial hands-on review, SteamOS on ARM gets more interesting with Frame Gen and native compatibility with AYANEO Pocket S2, RP Duo Lite Screen debate, New Microsoft Surface laptops, Mobapad C2 Lite unboxing and impressions, and A10 Mini V4 unboxing, Games of the month update, viewer mail & more!

  • October 20 · 1 hr 58 min

    RP Duo Lite UPDATE, Lenovo C700 on-sale & Shipping Nightmares!

    Retroid Pocket Duo lite round-up and hands-on thoughts after owning for 4 days, GameMT MTX unboxing, SteamOS Frame version works on Konkr Pocket Fit, Lenovo C700 is on sale, shipping horror stories, Miyoo Mini Flip giveaway winner is drawn & more! Ft. Diorman Mike, Trihaeck & ‪VicariousGaming‬

  • October 18 · 1 hr 29 min

    Retroid Pocket Duo Lite: is it THAT Underpowered? 3DS & DS 2X | First Look

    First impressions for the RP Duo Lite, sent for review from Retroid. Stubbs, Diorman Mike & Rob the ‪Retro Tech Dad‬ unbox and give a first look for the 16bit 6gb and Purple versions, testing Seedless DS, Azahar Plus for 3DS and figuring out if this thing is really THAT underpowered. We find 3DS does play at 2X for some games, and DS also at 2X (game dependent). Let's see the limits!

  • S6 · E51
    October 18 · 1 hr 56 min

    NEW RP Duo Lite PLUS: Should you buy it instead?

    We go hands-on with the Retroid Pocket Duo Lite, and discuss the new Duo Lite Plus model. You can refund or swap your order from Lite to Plus, but should you? Also, we chat the news, including the new Yoniq handheld, Stubbs has ArmadaOS installed finally on his AYN Odin 2 Portal and is reviewing 3d printers apparently, FunnyPlaying GB Mini, GameMT MTX, Googlebook, ReGTA 3DS port, Konsoru launcher for Thor, GotX update, viewer mail, and more!

  • October 16 · 2 hr

    BEST Handhelds at Each Price, Armada on MANGMI

    SATURDAY MORNING HANDHELDS with Diorman Mike, ‪VicariousGaming‬ , Trihaeck & Rob the ‪retro tech dad‬. Topics this week include Favorite handhelds at every price point, Wolverine/Insomniac, Nintendo customer appreciation sale, Kojima fired by Sony, Steam frame/Fex, Armada updates, Nova lite shipping, Acer Predator shadow release, Arc X1, Handhelds becoming mainstream and AI slop websites, GOTX updates, Miyoo Mini Flip Giveaway, Show and Tell & more!

  • October 16 · 1 hr 32 min

    Let's Mod your RP Nova! Buttons, Dpad & Back-plate Guide

    During this episode, we're modding and unboxing Stubbs' and v1cariousgaming's precious retail Clear Purple and Watermelon Red Retroid Pocket Nova units, adding a back plate and swapping buttons. Will Stubbs accidentally break his Nova, or will he listen carefully to the advice of his peers, Rob the Retro Tech Dad and Andrew? Find out on this episode of RETRO HANDHELDS AFTER DARK!

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