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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Stubbs, The Retro Tech Dad, RH Media Team

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MagicX One 35: The Most Versatile Retro Handheld for Under $100 07.01.2026 1:15:54

✨ Featured items: 🛍️MagicX One35: https://rh-go.link/MagicX-One-35 🛍️MagicX Zero40: https://rh-go.link/Zero40_Amp_US_AE 🛍️Mangmi Air X: https://rh-go.link/MANGMI-Air-X-Ampown_AE 🛍️AYANEO Air Mini AKNES: https://rh-go.link/AYANEO-Pocket-Air-Mini_AKNES 🛍️TrimUI Smart Pro S: https://rh-go.link/GoGameGeek 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS AliExpress Codes: $3 off $29: STUBBS...

BEST Retro Games of 2025 + MagicX One35 & Pocket Air Mini Unboxed 04.01.2026 2:44:32

✨Featured items: 🛍️MagicX One35: https://rh-go.link/MagicX-One-35 🛍️AYANEO Air Mini AKNES: https://rh-go.link/AYANEO-Pocket-Air-Mini_AKNES 🛍️Retroid Pocket 6: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-6 🛍️Mangmi: https://rh-go.link/MANGMI 🛍️AYANEO Pocket VERT: https://rh-go.link/AYANEO-Pocket-Vert_IGG 🛍️KONKR Pocket Fit: https://rh-go.link/KONKR-Pocket-Fit-G3 🛍️AYANEO Pocket DS: https://rh-go.link/AYANEO...

The Definitive Best Handhelds of 2025 (as decided by you) 28.12.2025 2:06:13

🛍️GoGameGeek: https://rh-go.link/GoGameGeek RH15 for 15% Off 🛍️Ampown: https://rh-go.link/AMPOWN https://rh-go.link/mangmi-air-x-ampown 🛍️RG477V Direct: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG477V AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG477V_AE 🛍️Retroid Pocket 6: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-6 🛍️AYN Odin 3: https://rh-go.link/AYN-Odin-3 🛍️Mangmi: https://rh-go.link/MANGMI 🛍️Abxylute M4: https://rh-...

RG477V Gets GammaOS, Unboxing EVERY RP G2 Color & Mm Pocket Max! 19.12.2025 1:35:16

Retroid Pocket G2: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-G2 AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-G2_AE R40XX-Pro-Max: https://rh-go.link/R40XX-Pro-Max_AE Unico SNK Handheld: https://rh-go.link/UNICO-NEOCADE_Amzn AliExpress Codes: $39-5: 【STUBBS5】 $89-10: 【STUBBS10】 $149-25: 【STUBBS25】 $259-45: 【STUBBS45】 $349-60: 【STUBBS60】 $459-70: 【STUBBS70】 $599-120: 【STUBBS120】〰〰〰〰〰〰...

Anbernic RG477V First Look: Feels Great, but Can It Perform? 17.12.2025 1:09:40

Spec: CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Screen: 4.7-inch 4:3 IPS (1280x960) @ 120Hz Battery: 5500mAh OS: Android 14 🛍️RG477V: Purchase link and launch info will be listed here shortly. If it can be around $200, this is a recommend. 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub • Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace • Earn...

TrimUI Smart Pro S Review: BETTER Than the Mangmi Air X for $90? 16.12.2025 54:19

Tech specs: The Trimui Smart Pro S is a Linux-based handheld gaming console featuring a 4.96-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280x720. It is powered by an Allwinner A523 octa-core Cortex-A55 processor clocked at 2.0GHz, paired with an ARM Mali-G57 MC1 GPU and 1GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The device includes a built-in active cooling fan, upgraded Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, and 8GB of int...

TrimUI Smart Pro S Unboxing & First Look: 2X PSP for Under $100 11.12.2025 1:41:23

✨Featured items: 🛍️TrimUI Smart Pro S: https://rh-go.link/TrimUI-Smart-Pro-S 🛍️TrimUI Store Brick Hammer: https://rh-go.link/TrimUI-Brick-Hammer 🛍️KONKR Pocket Fit at Best Buy: https://rh-go.link/KONKR-Pocket-Fit-G3-8GB_BB 🛍️AYANEO Pocket DMG Silver: https://rh-go.link/AYANEO-Pocket-DMG-Silver 🛍️AYN Odin 3: https://rh-go.link/AYN-Odin-3 🛍️AYN Thor: https://rh-go.link/AYN-Thor 🛍️Retroid Pocket G2:...

The Best Retro Handhelds for Every Budget 07.12.2025 2:08:52

Timestamps: 0:00 -We’re Live! 2:01 - What are We Doing!? 4:35 - Getting into the Article (Sub $50) 19:19 - $50-$100 36:01 - $100-$150 55:30 - $150-$200 1:02:39 - $200-$300 1:11:21 - $300-$500 1:26:00 - $500-$1000 1:41:58 - Tech for the Year 1:58:18 - Last Minute Handhelds 👉Handhelds of the Year Survey: https://rh-go.link/HOTY-2025 🛍️Product Links for this video and Our Companion Article: https:...

NEW RG477V, iiSU Frontend Shake-up & Our Favorite Holiday Deals 06.12.2025 2:25:33

Timestamps: 0:00 - We’re Live! 5:55 - What are we up to? 10:22 - Anbernic RG477V 16:55 - Ayaneo Next II 22:22 - Ayaneo Pocket Vert 29:14 - ModRetro M64 35:50 - Playnix Console 41:40 - iiSU Updates 51:33 - Turnip Driver and Odin 2 Updates 57:20 - Konkr Pocket Fit at Best Buy 1:06:20 - Cyber Monday Dills and Pillow Unboxing 1:25:30 - TrimUI Brick Hammer Unboxing 1:28:10 - R52 Mini Unboxing 1:34:45 -...

The RG-DS 72 Hours Later & Making Our Own Steam Machines 01.12.2025 2:23:37

👉Handhelds of the Year Survey: https://rh-go.link/HOTY-2025 Panel: @MontoTechs @retrotechdad @StubbsStuff @Bearded-Retro-Rewind @ban6756 0:00 - We’re Live! 6:16 - AYN Thor Update 10:05 - RG DS Updates 28:20 - AYN Odin 3 Updates 47:10 - Analogue 3D 51:08 - Abxylute One 3D 56:12 - Retro Achievments on Dolphin 57:20 - Steam Machine Price Updates 1:01:55 - Minix Mini PC Unboxing 1:08:50 -...

Steam Machine, Thor Cracks, Abxylute M4 Unboxed & 477M Giveaway! 21.11.2025 1:53:10

✨Featured items: 🛍️Abxylute M4: https://rh-go.link/abxylute-M4-Snap-On 🛍️ChrisThalGems RP DS Buttons: https://rh-go.link/ChrisThalGems AliExpress 🛍️L35S: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mKNxwXn&v=Y2ZJeBiTvUA 🛍️RG476H - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mLkO86V&v=Y2ZJeBiTvUA 🛍️RG477M - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mL007iD&v=Y2ZJeBiTvUA 🛍️GKD Pixel 2 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mqmOf...

AYANEO Pocket Vert & Next 2, ES-DE DS 14.11.2025 1:28:01

Featured items: 🛍️JSAUX Accessories: https://rh-go.link/JSAUX_Amzn | https://rh-go.link/JSAUX 🛍️JC Studios Grips: https://rh-go.link/JCSFY (10% off using this link) AliExpress 🛍️L35S: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mKNxwXn&v=XMOuu3mu9Ik 🛍️RG476h - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mLkO86V&v=XMOuu3mu9Ik 🛍️RG477M - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mL007iD&v=XMOuu3mu9Ik 🛍️GKD Pixel 2 - https://s....

Retroid Pocket G2 Game Testing: PS3, Switch, GameHub & Android! 11.11.2025 1:47:47

Retroid Pocket G2: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-G2 Retroid Pocket 6: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-6 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub • Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace • Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free stuff • Device Modding Services   🌐Find us Online https://retrohandhelds....

Retroid Pocket G2 Unboxing, Miyoo Mini Flip & RG476H Giveaway 05.11.2025 1:23:20

Featured items: 🛍️RP6: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-6 🛍️RP G2: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-G2 🛍️AYN Thor: https://rh-go.link/AYN-Thor 🛍️RG476h - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mLkO86V&v=pEQNTy87I8k 🛍️RG477M - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mL007iD&v=pEQNTy87I8k 🛍️GKD Pixel 2 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mqmOfZJ&v=pEQNTy87I8k 🛍️Trimui Brick - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/...

Our Thoughts on the Retroid Pocket 6 & G2 (+RG DS & Odin 3 News) 29.10.2025 1:50:39

✨Featured items: 🛍️RP6: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-6 🛍️RP G2: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-G2 RP6/G2 Accessories 🛍️RP6 Grip: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-6-Grip 🛍️RP6 Case: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-6-Case 🛍️RP6 Screen Protector: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-6-Screen-Protector 🛍️RP G2 (same as RP5 size): https://rh-go.link/Retroid_Accessories 🛍️GKD Pixel 2: https://r...

Retroid Pocket 6, Miyoo Mini Flip & Aya Pocket Air Mini HANDS-ON 22.10.2025 1:51:55

Kinhank K56: https://rh-go.link/Podcast_K56 Codes: $5 off $39: RHPOD5 $10 off $89: RHPOD10 $25 off $149: RHPOD25 $45 off $259: RHPOD45 $60 off $349: RHPOD60 $70 off $459: RHPOD70 $120 off $599: RHPOD120 https://rh-go.link/AliExpress 8bitdo Ultimate Mobile Controller & Pro 3 AKNES Amazon: https://rh-go.link/AKNES AKNES Direct: https://rh-go.link/AKNES-Direct 8bitdo N64 Analogue 3D Controller: htt...

AYN Thor: Emulation Showcase, Grip Review & Answering Questions! 20.10.2025 1:48:41

The AYN Thor is a modern love letter to the DS and 3DS era of handhelds, specifically it feels and looks similar to a Nintendo "NEW" 3DS XL, but with way more horsepower under the hood. You’re looking at a crisp 6‑inch 1080p AMOLED up top, a 3.9‑inch AMOLED touch screen below, and internals that scale from a Snapdragon 865 up to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 16 gigs of RAM and a terabyte of storage. T...

AYN Thor Hands-on, RG DS is REAL, AYANEO Air Mini + K56 Unboxed! 19.10.2025 1:41:29

✨Featured items: Kinhank K56: https://rh-go.link/Podcast_K56 Codes: $5 off $39: RHPOD5 $10 off $89: RHPOD10 $25 off $149: RHPOD25 $45 off $259: RHPOD45 $60 off $349: RHPOD60 $70 off $459: RHPOD70 $120 off $599: RHPOD120 https://rh-go.link/AliExpress Crazy RG406H Deal: https://rh-go.link/RG406H-Deal_AE AYN Odin 3: https://rh-go.link/AYN-Odin-3_IGG AYANEO Pocket Air Mini: https://rh-go.link/A...

The State of PC Handhelds in 2025 & the BEST Ways to Enjoy Them! 11.10.2025 1:26:55

🛒Featured items from this video: Steam Deck: https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck GPD Win 5: https://rh-go.link/GPD-WIN-5_IGG Asus Xbox Ally: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-ROG-Xbox-Ally... Asus Xbox Ally X: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-ROG-Xbox-Ally... Asus Rog Ally X: https://rh-go.link/ROG-Ally-X_BB Lenovo Legion Go S Steam: https://rh-go.link/Legion-Go-S-Z2G-St... Lenovo Legion Go 2: https://rh-go....

iiSU DS Alpha build, GamePass Price Hike & The TRDR gets PLUSSED 09.10.2025 1:15:59

Full news and sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-67/ Topics: 00:00 - Introduction 07:34 - Xbox Gamepass Price Increases 14:35 - Lego Gameboy that plays Gameboy games 18:00 - Stubbs' Fraudulent Ducktales Submission 22:20 - TRDR + 26:16 - VMU Pro 28:24 - iiSU/LairLauncher 37:10 - AYN Thor/KONKR Pocket Fit 39:24 - Besties trip to NYC 41:10 - Gamehub Could Be Spyware? 46...

Anbernic rg DS LEAKED, XBOX Ally Pre-orders & AYN Thor News 03.10.2025 1:46:50

Full news and sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-66/ Panel: ‪ @retrotechdad @StubbsStuff @ban6756 @Bearded-Retro-Rewind Topics: 0:00 - We’re Live! 9:33 - Anbernic DS 15:55 - Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Preorders 22:03 - OneXPlayer Apex 25:10 - MCON Updates 27:18 - Eden Pulled from Play Store 29:00 - 8 Elite Drivers 31:10 - Lair Launcher/ iiSU 32:40 - Tho...

KONKR Pocket FIT: Emulation Testing, Performance & GameHub! 02.10.2025 1:35:45

The KONKR Pocket Fit G3 Gen 3 features the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset (with an 8 Elite option as well). It includes a 6-inch 1080p display with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, 8000 mah battery, up to 24GB ram + 1TB of storage, customizable RGB lighting, and support for Android-based gaming and emulation, starting at $241 USD. Shipping begins October 25th. 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰...

AYANEO Air Mini Specs, XBOX Mode Leaked & RG476H Verdict? 28.09.2025 1:46:02

Panel: ‪ @retrotechdad @StubbsStuff @ban6756 @Bearded-Retro-Rewind 0:00 - We’re Live! 3:46 - RG476H Thoughts 22:45 - Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini 31:20 - Xbox Mode for Handheld 38:06 - XU Retro Dream 1 40:10 - GPD Win 5 43:06 - Lenovo Price Increases 49:30 - Ban Unboxes a Projector! 1:01:35 - Stubbs Unboxes an Abomination! 1:07:21 - Ban Unboxes a Controller! 1:19:16 - Stubbs Unboxes more Abomina...

Anbernic RG476H First Look: A Premium 4:3 Android Handheld for $150 28.09.2025 1:48:46

The Anbernic RG476H features a 4.7-inch LTPS In-Cell multi-touch display with a resolution of 1280×960 and a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Unisoc T820 octa-core processor (1×A76@2.7GHz, 3×A76@2.3GHz, 4×A55@2.1GHz) with a Mali-G57 GPU at 850MHz. The device includes 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS2.2 storage, and operates on Android 13. Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)...

Unboxing the Anbernic RG476H, Retroid DS Retail & DAP Handheld!? 20.09.2025 1:51:50

Full news and sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-64/ Timestamps: 0:00 - We’re Live! 3:25 - RG476H 7:25 - RG476H Unboxing 14:55 - Anbernic DS 19:33 - Retroid DS Unboxing 28:10 - Miyoo Mini Flip 33:15 - Game Console R46H and RH Deals 39:35 - Miyoo Gameboy DMG 41:12 - Gamehub and GameNative 53:10 - Eden 58:30 - Nintendo Direct 1:06:57 - Terramaster F4 NAS Unboxing 1:14:...