Stubbs, The Retro Tech Dad, RH Media Team
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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 abso...
One clacky face button gets a bedtime noise audit, and suddenly your next handheld purchase feels personal.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
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.
Android Xbox emulation, handheld hands-on, and the week's portable gaming news in one loose, informed hangout.
This episode spends its time in the messy middle of emulation news, where Xbox on Android is finally here, mostly, and the uncertainty feels like part of the story.
Three comedians riff on new releases and revisit terrible old games on Get Played Remastered.
Game Informer's editors review new releases and debrief hands-on previews from events like Summer Game Fest.
The hosts unbox and review the Miyoo Mini Flip, TrimUI Smart Pro S, and AISLPC RG52 mini, discussing their features, custom firmware updates, and value as budget handhelds.
The Retro Handhelds podcast Monday news episode covers the landmark arrival of Xbox emulation on Android via an unofficial Xemu port ($8 on Play Store, free APK on GitHub), with caveats around performance and the Xemu team's official plans for their own Android build.
Stubbs hosts Joey of Joey’s Retro Handhelds for a discussion of YouTube strikes, Twitch streaming, and Joey’s shift from routine device reviews toward guides and game-focused videos.
Retro Handhelds Podcast tests the MiniLoong Pocket 1, an RK3566 handheld advertised with swappable faceplates and a swappable D-pad at roughly $90 on AliExpress or $100 on Amazon.
Retro Handhelds Podcast covers RetroAchievements' new Wii support, including 180 prepared game sets and Dolphin control-mapping questions.
RH After Dark evaluates Anbernic's RG Vita Pro at $140 early bird and $150 afterward against the original Vita, RP4 Pro, and other $150 handhelds.
The hosts discuss telescopic controllers for retro handheld gaming, sharing nostalgic experiences and reviewing hardware.
The hosts discuss recent news, experiment with show format, and seek listener feedback on splitting episodes into unboxing segments.
Stubbs and guest Mr.
The host unboxes and previews a pile of retro handheld gaming devices purchased from AliExpress, discussing their features and quirks.
The MANGMI Pocket Max is announced at $199 early bird from February 5 to February 12, with a later $240 retail price.
The hosts review and compare the new TrimUI Smart Pro S handheld with similar devices in its price bracket.
The hosts unbox and review the XU Retro XU20 V32, a budget Android handheld gaming device, discussing its performance, pros, cons, and comparisons with other devices.
AYN's Odin 2 Portal receives a $299 starting price, a seven-inch 120Hz OLED display, and configurations reaching $479.