Stubbs, The Retro Tech Dad, RH Media Team

Retro Handhelds Podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 328 episodes

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...

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: youtube.com

Author

Stubbs, The Retro Tech Dad, RH Media Team

Episodes

TrimUI Brick Pro First Impressions 19.08.2026 1:18:12

🛒Featured device: -Brick Pro at GoGameGeek: https://gogamegeek.com/products/new-trimui-brick-pro?ref=RH&variant=45246506598537 Use code RH15 for 15% off -Brick Pro price comparisons: https://handheld.deals/deal/trimui-brick-pro Custom Firmware for Brick Pro: -spruceOS: https://github.com/spruceUI/spruceOSNightlies -NextUI: https://github.com/LoveRetro/NextUI/releases -KNULLI Alpha available in th...

AYN Loki 2, Mangmi Air Y, Lenovo C700, MagicX Mini40 16.08.2026 1:49:37

🛒Featured items: -CRKD Guitar: https://handheld.deals/deal/crkd-gibson-les-paul-guitar-controller -NYXI Hyperion 3: https://handheld.deals/deal/nyxi-hyperion-3-ultra -Evercade Super Pocket: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=super pocket -8bitdo Pro 3: https://handheld.deals/deal/8bitdo-pro-3 -Mobapad M12S LE: https://rh-go.link/AKNES -AYN Odin 3: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-odin-3 -AYN Thor...

GameMT Handhelds - Are they Worth Buying? Super Knob, EX8 & E3 11.08.2026 1:32:03

🛒Featured handhelds: Game MT -Ex8: https://handheld.deals/deal/gamemt-ex8 -E3 Vigor: https://handheld.deals/deal/gamemt-e3-vigor -PSK5000 Super Knob: https://handheld.deals/deal/gamemt-psk5000 Anbernic -RG476H: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg476h -RG CubeXX: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-cubexx -RG Rotate: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-rotate -Retroid Pocket 5: https...

Retroid Pocket Flip 3, RIP Nintendo Switch + Mobapad M12S Unboxed 06.08.2026 1:44:17

🛒Featured items: -AYN Thor: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-thor -AYN Odin 3: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-odin-3 -MagicX Zero 28: https://handheld.deals/deal/magicx-mini-zero-28-v2 -Mobapad M12-S AKNES Limited Edition: https://rh-go.link/AKNES -Retroid Pocket Nova: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-Nova 🛍️AliExpress sale: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress More codes (US & Global): https://handh...

RIP Digital Ownership, Steam Machine Hands-on & Game recommends! 31.07.2026 1:57:17

🛒Featured items: Retroid Pocket Nova: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-Nova Grave before Shave: https://www.gravebeforeshave.com/ 🛍️AliExpress sale: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress RHH2 - $2 off $18+ RHH5 - $5 off $39+ RHH10 - $10 off $69+ RHH20 - $20 off $139+ RHH23 - $23 off $169+ RHH35 - $35 off $249+ RHH55 - $55 off $379+ RHH70 - $70 off $499+ 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰...

AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 Re-stock, Anbernic Rg55G1 preview & RAM Companies SUED 25.07.2026 1:30:45

🛒Featured items: Anbernic: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic Ayaneo: https://rh-go.link/Ayaneo | https://rh-go.link/AKNES AYN: https://rh-go.link/AYN Retroid: https://rh-go.link/Retroid TrimUI: https://rh-go.link/TrimUI-Store | https://rh-go.link/GoGameGeek 🛍️AliExpress sale: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds o...

RH After Dark: Retroid Pocket Nova thoughts & MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ FIRST LOOK 20.07.2026 1:43:38

🛒Featured items from this video: -MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ (available July 3rd): https://handheld.deals/deal/msi-claw-8-ex-ai-plus -Retroid Pocket Nova (available 6/26 6pm PT): https://rh-go.link/RP-Nova-12GB 🛍️AliExpress June sale: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress More codes (US & Global): https://handheld.deals/discount-codes 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon....

Retroid Pocket NOVA, Anbernic rg55G1 & Steam Machine Prices! 15.07.2026 1:29:54

🛒Featured items: -GPD Box IGG: https://rh-go.link/GPD-Box_IGG -Microsoft Surface X2: https://rh-go.link/Microsoft-Surface -Retro Mini Android TV 2 MechDIY: https://tidd.ly/4uGnU5I Use code RH15 -Hoco GA40: https://rh-go.link/hoco-GA40_BB -MagicX Zero 28: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4MDUV2v Other shops: https://handheld.deals/deal/magicx-mini-zero-28-v2 -MagicX One35: https://s.click.ali...

RH After Dark: AliExpress Haul & Giveaway: RG Rotate, One35, Mangmi Air X, DS 11.07.2026 1:18:08

🛍️AliExpress sale: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress 🛒 Featured items from this video: -AYN Odin 3: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3X9gMSz Other shops: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-odin-3 -AYN Thor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3SWzMWz Other shops: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-thor -EasySMX M20: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4L99fYV Other shops: https://handheld.deals/deal/easy...

RP6 gets 128gb, Brick PRO, Giveaway 08.07.2026 2:37:25

🛍️Featured items: -TrimUI Brick Pro: https://handheld.deals/deal/trimui-brick-pro -AYN Thor/Odin 3: https://rh-go.link/AYN -Retroid Pocket 6: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-6 -MSI Claw 8 EX 8 AI+: https://handheld.deals/deal/msi-claw-8-ex-ai-plus -Lenovo Legion G9 Green: https://rh-go.link/Legion-G9-Green_AE -Ayaneo PAM IGS Arcade Home (AKNES): https://rh-go.link/Pocket-AIR-Mini-IGS-3GB_AKNES -...

Dweeb Cast - Hidden Retro Game Gems & Advanced Emulation Tips (hosted by TechDweeb) 01.07.2026 2:02:34

XTEINK X4 E-Book Reader: https://rh-go.link/Xteink-X4_AE https://rh-go.link/Xteink-X4_Amzn River Horse The Dark Crystal Adventure Game - RPG: https://rh-go.link/River-Horse-The-Dark-Crystal_Amzn 🛍️AliExpress June sale & codes: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub • Access to Patron only D...

Computex 2026 NEXT GEN Handhelds in Taiwan 28.06.2026 38:14

Topics include the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 Bundle with Xreal R1 glasses, MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus, Acer Predator Atlas 8, Nitro Blaze, OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro, OneXPlayer 3, Intel Arc G3 Extreme (Panther Lake), Nvidia spark & more! The group also chats handhelds they brought on the trip and the shenanigans that occurred on the trip. This episode was filmed on the rooftop of the Renaissance hotel, and t...

Valve Resurrects the Steam Deck for Unholy Prices + NEW PC Handheld Leaks 22.06.2026 1:52:56

🛍️Featured items: Anbernic RG Rotate: https://rh-go.link/anbernic-rg-rotate_ae MSI Claw A8 Green: https://rh-go.link/MSI-Claw-A8-Neon-G... Beitong Asura 3S: https://rh-go.link/Asura-3S_Amzn Rog Xbox Ally Open Box: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-ROG-Xbox-Ally... 💰 AliExpress Codes: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon.com/RetroHandhel...

Pocket Air Mini IGS orders, GameSir G7 Pro 8K & ONN 8.1" UNBOXED 19.06.2026 1:56:38

🛍️Featured items: Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini IGS Aknes: https://rh-go.link/Pocket-AIR-Mini-IG... Direct: https://rh-go.link/AYANEO-Pocket-AIR-... GameSir G7 Pro 8K: https://rh-go.link/GameSir-G7-Pro-8K_... ONN 8.1" 2026: https://rh-go.link/onn-8-tablet-2026_WM Legion G9 Green: https://rh-go.link/Legion-G9-Green_AE Legion LOQ: https://rh-go.link/Lenovo-LOQ Afterplay: https://rh-go.link/afterplay 💰 Ali...

BEST Controllers: Steam Controller, FlyDigi Apex 5, 8bitdo Ultimate 3 & more 14.06.2026 1:54:50

🛍️Featured items: FlyDigi Vader 5 Pro Amazon: https://rh-go.link/FLYDIGI-Vader-5-Pr... Newegg: https://rh-go.link/FLYDIGI-Vader-5-Pr... Best Buy: https://rh-go.link/FLYDIGI-Vader-5-Pr... Direct: https://rh-go.link/flydigi FlyDigi Vader 5S https://rh-go.link/flydigi-vader-5s_ae https://rh-go.link/flydigi-vader-5s_amzn https://rh-go.link/flydigi-vader-5s_ne FlyDigi Apex AliExpress: https://rh-go.lin...

Hands-on with Lenovo's NEW Retro Handheld & RG43H Pro First Look 09.06.2026 1:59:49

🛍️Featured items: AISLPC R43H Pro Amazon: https://rh-go.link/rg43h-pro_amzn AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/RG43H-Pro_AE Direct: https://rh-go.link/rg43h-pro Lenovo G02 AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/lenovo-g02_ae AliExpress alternate: https://rh-go.link/lenovo-g02_ae-alt OneXPlayer Apex Amazon: https://rh-go.link/onexplayer-apex_amzn Direct: https://rh-go.link/onexplayer-apex_direct GPD Win 5 Amaz...

What the HAUL did we get from AliExpress? 05.06.2026 1:07:51

🛍️Featured items: AYN Odin 3 Official: https://rh-go.link/Odin-3-Main-Pod_AE AYN Odin 3 Alt: https://rh-go.link/Odin-3-Pod_AE Retroid Pocket Flip 2: https://rh-go.link/RP-Flip2-Pod_AE GameSir Pocket Taco: https://rh-go.link/Pocket_Taco-Pod_AE R36 Max 2: https://rh-go.link/R36-Max-2-Pod_AE "Lenovo" P01 Controller: https://rh-go.link/Lenovo-P01-Pod_AE Legion G3 Controller: https://rh-go.link/Legion-...

Hands-on with Steam Controller, Twilight Princess Port & DSpico 31.05.2026 2:19:01

🛍️Featured items: RG Rotate Anbernic: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG-Rotate AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG-Rotate_AE AliExpress Alt: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG-Rotate_AE-Alt Apple USB C dongle: https://amzn.to/4faJgTW FiiO KA11 USB C DAC: https://amzn.to/42tIEkU DSpico: https://rh-go.link/DSpico_AE RG477V AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG477V-8G_AE Amazon: https://rh-go.li...

RG Rotate First Look & GammaOS NEW Features REVEALED 27.05.2026 1:34:47

🛍️Featured items: RG Vita & Pro: https://rh-go.link/RG-Vita-and-Pro_AE RG Rotate Anbernic: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG-Rotate AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG-Rotate_AE AliExpress Alt: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG-Rotate... Venture Electronics: https://www.veclan.com Pocket Air Mini AKNES: https://rh-go.link/AYANEO-Pocket-Air-.. Pocket Air Mini AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/AYANEO-...

NEW MSI Claw 8 G3 EX + GameMT E3 Vigor Unboxed 24.05.2026 2:33:12

🛍️Featured items: RG Rotate https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG-Rotate https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG-Rotate_AE GameMT E3 Vigor AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/GAMEMT-E3-Vigor_AE ProtoPrintLab Grips: https://rh-go.link/ProtoPrintLab RETROH5 for 5% off Retronaut's Thor Triggers: https://rh-go.link/Retronaut STUBBS10 for 10% off AYN Thor: https://rh-go.link/AYN-Thor Apex at OneXPlayer: https://rh-go.link/...

OneXplayer Apex First Look. The ENDGAME PC Handheld? 18.05.2026 1:15:55

🛍️Featured items: Apex at OneXPlayer: https://rh-go.link/OneXPlayer-Apex_Direct Apex at Amazon: https://rh-go.link/OneXPlayer-Apex_Amzn Apex at DroiX: https://rh-go.link/OneXFly-Apex_DX SlimQ 150W DC Gan Charger: https://rh-go.link/SlimQ150WDC The ONEXPLAYER Apex is a handheld gaming PC equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 processor, featuring integrated RDNA 3.5 graphics. It has an 8-inch...

Steam Controller, GameMT EX5 Knob Unboxed & Frame Gen on Android 16.05.2026 1:52:05

🛍️Featured items: RG Rotate Anbernic: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG-Rotate AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG-Rotate_AE GameMT EX5 Psk5000 SUPER KNOB: https://rh-go.link/PSK-5000_AE Steam Controller: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamcontroller Logitech G Cloud Deal: https://hh.deals/Logitech-G-Cloud 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon.com/...

Stream your Games Instead (and our least favorite retro systems) 11.05.2026 2:04:37

🛍️Featured items: -Odin 2 Portal, Odin 3 & Thor: https://rh-go.link/AYN -Retroid Pocket 5 / 6 / Flip 2: https://rh-go.link/Retroid -Mangmi Pocket Max: https://rh-go.link/MANGMI-Pocket-Max -Logitech G Cloud: https://rh-go.link/Logitech-G-Cloud_NE -Legion Y700 4th gen: https://rh-go.link/Y700-Gen-4_AE -Lenovo G9: https://rh-go.link/G9-Controller-2026_AE -CRKD Les Paul Guitar: https://rh-go.link/CRKD...

Thor & Odin 3 Downgrade, PS6 Portable LEAK & Proton 11 brings Arm64 09.05.2026 1:22:02

🛍️Featured items: AYN Odin 3 & Thor: https://rh-go.link/AYN Odin 2 Max Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cqbFT2 Retroid Pocket 5 / 6: https://rh-go.link/Retroid Legion Y700 4th gen: https://rh-go.link/Y700-Gen-4_AE Lenovo G9: https://rh-go.link/G9-Controller-2026_AE Legion Y700 Arcade: https://rh-go.link/Legion-Arcade_AE 💰 AliExpress Codes: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress $29-3: 【RHPOD3】 $59-6: 【RHPOD6...

Your Android Handheld is a Mini STEAM DECK Now (Thanks ROCKNIX!) 03.05.2026 1:09:33

🛍️Featured items: Odin 2 Portal & Thor: https://rh-go.link/AYN Odin 2 Max Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cqbFT2 Retroid Pocket 5 / 6: https://rh-go.link/Retroid AYANEO Handhelds: https://ayaneo.com (non-affiliate) 💰 AliExpress Codes: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress $29-3: 【RHPOD3】 $59-6: 【RHPOD6】 $89-9: 【RHPOD9】 $149-16: 【RHPOD16】 $199-23: 【RHPOD23】 $269-30: 【RHPOD30】 $369-40: 【RHPOD40】 $46...