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Expedition: Handheld

Adam Patrick Murray, Russ Crandall

Each week Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall guide you through the wild world of handheld gaming devices both old and new. From the latest news to in-depth testing, they take you on a journey of discovery. Whether you're looking to upgrade or get the most out of your devices, let this podcast show you the way.

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#34
Friday · 1 hr 59 min
Episode 34: RG DDS Drops, Xbox Ally X20 Testing, Pocket Duo & More
Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast as Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall take you on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry your guides give their thoughts on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20, how the Retroid Pocket Duo slots into the clamshell landscape, the introduction of the Anbernic RG DDS, and much more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:45 - News: Anbernic RG DDS announced 00:20:53 - News: ESA targets Anbernic 00:34:15 - Retroid Pocket Duo 01:00:58 - Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 01:31:34 - Q: New AMD chip in the next year? 01:41:16 - Q: Why so many 16:9 devices before 4:3? 01:46:32 - Q: Bad to test drive a device? 01:54:46 - Outro Links: - RG DDS news: https://retrohandhelds.gg/the-anbernic-rg-dds-might-be-the-retroid-pocket-duo-rival-weve-been-waiting-for/ - RG DDS thoughts: https://youtu.be/J-RIMA10yU4?si=MyOcE5MilJlgFJAG - ESA targets Anbernic: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10/esa-targets-anbernic-emulation-handhelds-as-superfake-piracy-enablers/ - Retroid Pocket Duo impressions: https://youtu.be/ETq7F9KvuQg?si=16lFYKXlKDStgcJe Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#33
October 9 · 1 hr 43 min
Episode 33: Evercade Nexus Testing, Slot Firmware, FSR 4 On Handhelds & More
Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast as Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall take you on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry your guides cover FSR 4 "light" coming to handhelds, RG SP Slot firmware, and the Evercade Nexus launch. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:21 - News: FSR 4 for handhelds 00:10:34 - News: Steam Deck 2 rumor context 00:35:19 - Random things in Russ' pocket 00:41:26 - RG SP Slot firmware 00:50:33 - Evercade Nexus testing 01:11:02 - Other handhelds Adam tested during move 01:17:26 - Galaxy Z Fold 8 01:23:21 - Q&A 01:37:42 - Outro Links: - FSR 4 on handhelds: https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-says-fsr-4-is-coming-to-apus-gaming-laptops-and-handhelds-by-the-end-of-2026 - RDNA 4 priorities: https://www.techpowerup.com/331727/amd-focused-on-delivering-rdna-4-to-desktop-mobile-a-secondary-concern - RDNA 3.5 longevity rumor: https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/amd-rdna-35-2029-rumors - RDNA 4m rumors: https://www.techpowerup.com/353307/amd-ryzen-z3-reportedly-packs-6-cpu-cores-and-12-rdna-4m-gpu-cus - AMD partnership with Samsung: https://overclock3d.net/news/gpu-displays/amd-mobile-partnerships-bear-fruit-with-rdna-3-5-efficiency-boost/ - Slot firmware for RG SP: https://youtu.be/vndbnpH0QoE?si=11ZeuTQjf2YDORD4 - Evercade Nexus: https://evercade.co.uk/evercade-nexus/ Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#32
October 2 · 2 hr 2 min
Episode 32: The Phawx Is Here! Konkr Pocket Block Launch, Duo Lite Ships & More
Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast as Russ Crandall and Cary from The Phawx take you on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:56 - News: RP Duo Lite Plus 00:20:18 - What's in our Pocket 00:56:25 - Q&A Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#31
September 25 · 1 hr 40 min
Episode 31: Duo Lite Impressions, Galaxy Z Fold 8 For Gaming & More
Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast as Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall take you on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry your guides cover the Retroid Pocket Duo kerfuffle, why Russ is returning his Steam Frame, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:12:34 - News: RP Duo Lite Plus 00:24:21 - News: Konkr Pocket Advance delays 00:29:17 - Retroid Pocket Duo Lite impressions 00:53:18 - Returning the Steam Frame 01:04:35 - Galaxy Z Fold 8 for gaming 01:15:59 - Q&A Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#30
September 18 · 1 hr 49 min
Episode 30: Control Resonant On Handhelds, RG DS Plus Testing, RP Duo Expectations & More
Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast as Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall take you on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry your guides cover what we expect from the Retroid Pocket Duo, how it is to use the RG DS Plus on the bus, and how Control Resonant runs on handhelds. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:55 - News: Retroid Pocket Duo pricing 00:10:58 - News: Retroid sale 00:16:49 - News: Steam Frame reviews 00:25:45 - News PixelAA shader fix 00:29:20 - RG DS Plus testing 01:11:03 - Control Resonant on handhelds 01:35:29 - Q&A Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#29
September 11 · 1 hr 50 min
Episode 29: RP Duo Announced, RG DS+ Testing, Game Boy Pocket Discovery & More
Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam cover announcement of the Retroid Pocket Duo/Duo Lite, dig into Russ' thoughts so far on the Anbernic RG DS+, and talk about a bit of Game Boy history Adam's been diving into. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:53 - News: RG DS+ hype 00:10:43 - News: Retroid Pocket Duo 00:27:48 - News: MSI Claw 8 Blue 00:34:31 - News: DSPico IR 00:38:44 - Anbernic RG DS+ 01:23:47 - Game Boy Pocket 01:34:32 - CRKD Nitro Deck 2 Links: - Retroid Pocket Duo: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-duo-recieves-its-first-announcement/ - MSI Claw 8 Blue: https://videocardz.com/newz/msi-set-to-launch-claw-8-ex-with-arc-g3-in-luminous-blue-color-at-1499 - DSPico IR: https://retrohandhelds.gg/the-dspico-is-back-and-better-than-ever-with-the-dspico-ir/ - Anbernic RG DS+ impressions: https://youtu.be/hi-vycbhlXw?si=RwqB3Y-E2EfZtOCE Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#28
September 5 · 2 hr 31 min
Episode 28: Acer's Convertible Handheld, X2 Mini Pro Testing, RP Nova Setup & More
Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ is back on the expedition to dive into his testing of the RG55G1 and X2 Mini Pro, break down the two new Acer handhelds announced at IFA, and break Adam's heart about how much he loves the Pocket Advance. At the top of the show Russ tells us all about his close friend and band mate Chris, who was tragically killed last month. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro & remembering Chris 00:22:21 - News: Acer handhelds at IFA 2026 00:33:44 - Opinion: Will emulation handhelds become collectibles? 00:55:06 - Konkr Pocket Advance 01:08:02 - Retroid Pocket Nova 01:32:23 - OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro 02:01:59 - Anbernic RG55G1 02:10:22 - Q: A market for older gamers? 02:15:51 - Q: 400-in-1 handheld challenge? 02:17:50 - Q: Adam cheating on Russ? 02:20:34 - Q: 57 year old arcade playing mom 02:27:08 - Outro Links: - Acer DualPlay Mini concept: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3224750/acers-new-gaming-handheld-has-a-tiny-laptop-hiding-inside.html - Emulation handhelds as collectibles: https://retrohandhelds.gg/drawers-full-of-gold-are-todays-handhelds-tomorrows-collectibles/ - Konkr Pocket Advance impressions: https://youtu.be/SEoiD8NVvVw?si=qG7UNibtRlKlxXNU - Anbernic RG55G1 review: https://youtu.be/RAhvX0aUEjQ?si=AYxnWyaeNBeqEgPe - Retroid Pocket Nova starter guide: https://youtu.be/1lD4LYUrVgM?si=eSOE-aEnyg2Lg9x_ Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#27
August 29 · 1 hr 51 min
Episode 27: X2 Mini Pro Impressions, Xbox Ally X20 Pricing, Bazzite Deck 44 & More
Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Adam is joined once again by Sean Hollister, Senior Editor at The Verge, to talk about the Xbox Ally X20 stand alone pricing, a recent BIOS update bricking some Legion Gos, a portable SNES player, and first impressions of the OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro. Read more of Sean's work on https://www.theverge.com/authors/sean-hollister Timecodes: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:34) - News: Xbox Ally X20 pricing (00:12:56) - News: Bad Legion Go BIOS update (00:23:34) - News: Bazzite Deck 44 released (00:39:20) - News: Nintendo slams more emulators (00:49:11) - Epilogue SNES/GB Operator shenanigans (01:00:28) - GameBub final hardware (01:17:07) - DOOM on a Canon Powershot (01:20:15) - OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro impresssions (01:44:23) - Outro Links: - Xbox Ally X20 pricing: https://www.theverge.com/games/984139/the-oled-xbox-ally-x20-officially-starts-at-1300 - Bad Legion Go BIOS: https://www.theverge.com/games/983457/lenovo-bad-legion-go-bios-update-bricked - Bazzite Deck 44 update: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/bazzite-linux-44-for-handhelds-finally-launches-with-some-massive-upgrades/ - Nintendo emulator crack down: https://torrentfreak.com/nintendo-wipes-out-400-switch-emulator-repos-in-single-day-github-sweep/ - Epilogue Operator: https://www.epilogue.co/product/sn-operator - Sean's Frankenstein video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dclu_AskWRu/ Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#26
August 21 · 2 hr 28 min
Episode 26: Nova D-pad Noise, Pocket Advance Testing, Lot's Of GBA Love & More
Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Adam is once again joined by Mr. Dweeb, aka TechDweeb, to talk about so many things related to the GBA, if the Nova's d-pad is actually an issue, and a surprise D&D campaign. Check out TechDweeb: - https://www.youtube.com/c/TechDweeb - https://techdweeb.straw.page/ Timecodes: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:08:27) - News: Retroid Pocket Nova d-pad noise (00:21:55) - Brain in a jar (00:27:54) - Konkr Pocket Advance testing (00:55:17) - Anbernic RG SP testing (01:28:22) - GBA love (02:02:13) - Mini D&D scenario (02:27:07) - Outro Links: - Russ' video in honor of his friend Chris: https://youtu.be/yhiffXx2FmY?si=O5AczZrEoMqOkWy3 - Nova d-pad noise: https://retrohandhelds.gg/is-your-retroid-pocket-nova-d-pad-louder-than-normal-youre-not-alone/ - Brain in a jar: https://youtu.be/sxBNk_ebti4?si=03njkqYW3zi7hZoi - Konkr Pocket Advance review: https://youtu.be/SJy7QQ6yfeE?si=Pnydpkkljzh-lP-B - Anbernic RG SP review: https://youtu.be/-1NsWcbE6sQ?si=QJTq5BtiIYTuO_B0 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#25
August 14 · 2 hr 22 min
Episode 25: Modding Deep Dive With Your Cool Uncle Marisa
Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam are joined by special guest Your Cool Uncle Marisa to chat about all things modding. Check out Your Cool Uncle Marisa on: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@yourcoolunclemarisa Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/yourcoolunclemarisa Instagram - @marisamoureau Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/marisamoureau.com Timecodes: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:45) - Who is Your Cool Uncle Marisa? (00:12:42) - Big win for charity! (00:22:30) - SteamOS Beta update (00:32:08) - Modding deep dive (01:08:57) - XTEink X4 love (01:30:11) - Mangmi Air Y review (01:40:07) - Retroid Pocket Nova on the bus (01:55:07) - Anbernic RG SP warmth (01:59:46) - Anbernic RG Rotate Cannoli (02:03:39) - Wonderswan Color updates (02:11:54) - Outro Links: - SteamOS Beta 3.8.25: https://retrohandhelds.gg/valve-adds-initial-gamepad-support-for-ayaneo-pocket-s2-in-steamos-beta-3-8-25/ - Mangmi Air Y review: https://youtu.be/wocVYbXuiho?si=4c1RA9VxBW6Yrno7 - PSP Go mod: https://youtu.be/8YHurJPVUYo?si=3sfi42JyFgIbkYXb Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#24
August 7 · 1 hr 44 min
Episode 24: Nova Price Bump, Further RG SP Testing, Win Max 3 Details & More
Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam chat about the Retroid Pocket Nova price bump, further details of the Konkr Pocket Advance, the announcement of the GPD Win Max 3, and plenty more Anbernic testing. Timecodes: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:09:38) - News: Nova price bump (00:14:28) - News: Konkr Pocket Advance specs (00:23:04) - News: GPD Win Max 3 details (00:32:12) - Retroid Pocket Nova testing (00:50:55) - Anbernic RG Rotate impressions (00:59:28) - Anbernic RG SP impressions (01:13:24) - Sniff test (01:18:58) - Q: Game stores in Bay Area (01:23:59) - Q: Gaming PC Build advice (01:32:44) - Follow ups (01:39:10) - Outro Links: - Bay Area Electronics Flea Market: https://www.electronicsfleamarket.com/ - Cool Uncle Marissa will join us next week: https://www.youtube.com/@yourcoolunclemarisa - RP Nova price increase: https://videocardz.com/newz/retroid-pocket-nova-becomes-one-of-first-handheld-hit-by-new-qualcomm-chipset-costs - New Konkr Pocket Advance details: https://retrohandhelds.gg/ayaneo-shares-some-additional-details-on-the-konkr-pocket-advance-including-a-live-order-page/ - GPD Win Max 3: https://www.gpd.hk/gpdwinmax3 - Retroid Pocket Nova review: https://youtu.be/QntymbB9a2Q?si=QaHfU6phRGYJTl4b Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#23
August 1 · 2 hr 1 min
Episode 23: RG SP vs GBA SP, New Nova Thoughts, Claw 8 EX vs Xbox Ally X20 & More
Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ answers a flurry of questions Adam has about the Anbernic RG SP, some new thoughts on the Nova and Super Pocket, and Adam continues to gush about the Neo Geo Pocket Color. Timecodes: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:07:54) - News: Logitech G Cloud 2 (00:13:08) - News: Electronics Flea Market (00:18:15) - Anbernic RG SP (00:46:51) - Retroid Pocket Nova (00:54:44) - Evercade & Super Pocket (01:09:17) - Neo Geo Pocket Color (01:28:30) - Q: 8 or 12GB Nova? (01:36:11) - Q: Claw 8 EX or Xbox Ally X20? (01:45:58) - Q: Emulation or native hardware? (01:56:37) - Outro Links: - Logitech G Cloud 2: https://www.theverge.com/games/971651/logitech-handheld-business-g-cloud-robin-piispanen-interview - RG SP review: https://youtu.be/Ac2GW3BJSjE?si=G-1R8uSYu7U8kang - RP Nova impressions: https://youtu.be/usQQ42egzus?si=kjQMQdbgKAULQ4iW - Claw 8 EX vs Xbox Ally X20: https://youtu.be/5C66h1fFPqA?si=dQAfVN1TkCPkJOIz 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 ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#22
July 25 · 1 hr 58 min
Episode 22: Pocket Nova Exploration, New GBA Clones, Neo Geo Pocket Love & More
Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam dive deep into Retroid Pocket Nova testing, Anbernic and Konkr news, and Adam's newfound love of the Neo Geo Pocket Color. Timecodes: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:09:26) - News: Anbernic RG SP (00:17:04) - News: Konkr Pocket Advance (00:25:24) - News: Real Steam Deck Sniffer (00:29:17) - Retroid Pocket Nova (01:01:01) - Hyper Mega Tech Super Pocket Rare Edition (01:12:03) - Neo Geo Pocket Color (01:25:04) - Q: Russ current books? (01:30:18) - Q: Tried Winhanced? (01:37:58) - Q: Steam Machine or Claw 8 EX? (01:52:25) - Outro Links: - Anbernic RG SP: https://retrododo.com/anbernic-reveals-new-slimlined-rg-sp-retro-handheld/ - Konkr Pocket Advance: https://retrohandhelds.gg/konkr-pocket-advance-announced-with-nothing-more-than-a-render/ - Retro Handhelds editorial: https://retrohandhelds.gg/handheld-makers-need-to-stop-turning-every-new-handheld-into-a-month-long-reveal/ - Steam Deck sniffer: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1381465-the-steamdeck-sniffer#profileId-1429980 - Retroid Pocket Nova first impressions: https://youtu.be/usQQ42egzus?si=77z7DOL3IIOfArtS 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 ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#20
July 18 · 1 hr 47 min
Episode 21: OneXPlayer 3 Testing, 8BitDo FlipPad Impressions & More
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
#20
July 11 · 2 hr 6 min
Episode 20: MagicX 2DS Plans, TrimUI Brick Pro Impressions, Rants & More
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
#19
July 4 · 1 hr 42 min
Episode 19: Pocket Micro 2 Debacle, Legion Tab Gen 5 Testing & More
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
#18
June 27 · 2 hr 4 min
Episode 18: Claw 8 EX In-Depth Testing, Retroid Pocket Nova Reveal & More
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
#17
June 20 · 1 hr 35 min
Episode 17: Shenzhen Handheld Tour, Diving Into The PSP & More
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
#14
June 13 · 1 hr 56 min
Episode 16: Historian Shows Off The Dumbest Handhelds Of All Time
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
#15
June 6 · 1 hr 31 min
Episode 15: Computex 2026 Handheld Roundup & Taipei Adventures
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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