Stubbs, The Retro Tech Dad, RH Media Team

Retro Handhelds Podcast

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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, stream...

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Episodes

Retroid Pocket Duo Lite: is it THAT Underpowered? 3DS & DS 2X | First Look 18.10.2026 1:29:27

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NEW RP Duo Lite PLUS: Should you buy it instead? 18.10.2026 1:56:34

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Let's Mod your RP Nova! Buttons, Dpad & Back-plate Guide 16.10.2026 1:32:51

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BEST Handhelds at Each Price, Armada on MANGMI 16.10.2026 2:00:29

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Retroid Pocket DUO & Lite: Everything You Need to Know 14.10.2026 1:16:37

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Retroid Pocket DUO chat, Armada Updates & AYA Pocket Micro 2 UNBOXED 13.10.2026 1:45:34

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RG DS Plus gets GammaOS, Retroid models DISCONTINUED & Steam Frame DROPS 13.10.2026 1:32:44

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Anbernic actually pulled it off, but... (RG DS PLUS First Look) 10.10.2026 1:09:31

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Retroid announces the POCKET DUO! FINALLY RP DS! 10.10.2026 2:00:57

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Android Handhelds are STEAM DECKS, OneXPlayer 3 & Nitro Deck 2 FIRST LOOKS 08.10.2026 2:24:18

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RG DS PLUS Thoughts, Razer PRIO & MiniLoong FACEPLATES First Look 08.10.2026 1:34:39

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rg55G1 on Sale, GKD 350H ULTRA Unboxed & Xbox Gets PHYSICAL 07.10.2026 1:29:49

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Anbernic's rg55G1 is a comfy Switch Lite, but can it perform? FIRST LOOK 06.10.2026 1:07:35

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Saturday Morning Handhelds - rg55G1 Price REVEAL, Konkr Screen Issue & Gamescom 06.10.2026 1:38:24

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Anbernic G1, Konkr Pocket Advance UNBOXED 03.10.2026 2:08:28

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A Faster 'Better' Miyoo Mini: The $45 A10 Mini Unboxed 30.09.2026 1:56:55

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The Handhelds That Changed Retro Gaming 20.09.2026 2:13:32

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SteamBoy Is WILD, Mangmi Air Y Pre-orders, and Pokémon Recomp 15.09.2026 2:06:06

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RG SP pricing. RP Nova price jump & KONKR Pocket Advance details 09.09.2026 1:36:48

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RG SP First Look & Anbernic Insider Q+A w/ VE Audio Giveaway 06.09.2026 1:40:39

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Retroid Pocket NOVA & Anbernic RG SP | Handheld News + Giveaway 03.09.2026 1:41:45

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MANGMI Air Y & Pro Early Look 01.09.2026 55:00

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Retroid Pocket NOVA feels like ENDGAME 4:3 (First Look) 29.08.2026 1:24:12

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KONKR Pocket Advance, Mangmi Air Y FULL SPECS & GKD 350H Ultra REVEAL 26.08.2026 1:50:25

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