Retro Handhelds Podcast · Stubbs, The Retro Tech Dad, RH Media Team

Miyoo Mini Flip, TrimUI Smart Pro S & AISLPC RG52 Mini EXPLORED!

·1 hr 7 min·6 clips

Stubbs reveals the Miyoo Mini Flip's surprising Wi-Fi capability and why its hinge feels so much nicer than the regular version.

This episode of RH After Dark features hosts Stubbs, Rob, and Andrew alongside guest Michael from the Retro Lunch YouTube channel. They unbox and compare several new budget-friendly retro handhelds available for under $100. The group examines the Miyoo Mini Flip from MechDIY, praising its clamshell design, included accessories, and improved hinge over earlier models. They discuss the device's pocketability, its Wi-Fi capability, and the included 256GB microSD card loaded with games. Michael shares that the Miyoo Mini Flip and the TrimUI Brick are his current everyday carry devices. The conversation shifts to the TrimUI Smart Pro S, another sub-$100 handheld running CrossMix OS on an Allwinner A523 processor. They note its active cooling, clickable analog sticks, and suitability for PSP and Dreamcast emulation after a crucial OTA update. A significant tip reveals that enabling Wi-Fi on the Miyoo Mini Flip causes audible speaker interference due to a lack of shielding. The hosts compare these devices to alternatives like the Powkiddy V90, the Anbernic RG28XX, and the upcoming Miyoo Air X. Michael highlights the value of pre-loaded Linux handhelds like the TrimUI Smart Pro S as easy gifts that require no setup for the recipient. They also briefly unbox a new desert colorway for the AISLPC RG52 Mini, noting its $81 price point and design reminiscent of 1980s action figure toys. The episode has a casual, conversational tone as the hosts handle the devices live and share personal anecdotes. Retro gaming enthusiasts interested in affordable, pocketable emulation devices will find this episode valuable, while those seeking in-depth technical reviews or coverage of premium hardware may want to skip it.

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A loose, practical handheld hangout centered on mini devices, small refinements, and DIY card advice.

RH After Dark treats the Thursday live stream like a hangout that still has a job to do: unboxings, comparisons, guest banter, and audience questions.

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If you're shopping sub-$100 handhelds, this narrows the field fast.

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