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

MANGMI Pocket Max: 7" Streaming Champ 22.02.2026 1:02:54

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AliExpress haul with budget handhelds 20.02.2026 1:21:57

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RG Vita First Look + RG G01, GameSir Pocket Taco & MCON Unboxed! 16.02.2026 1:47:33

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MANGMI Pocket Max PRICE, Abxylute E1 & AISLPC R36T Max Unboxed! 07.02.2026 1:59:46

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Retroid Pocket 6 In-depth First Look 05.02.2026 1:43:08

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Gaming Repairs with Nelly! OneXPlayer Apex, CES, AI Robots, modded retro gaming shells 03.02.2026 1:42:03

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Anbernic G01 Controller & 34xxSP gets Ram Swap 31.01.2026 1:55:51

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CES 2026: Our Favorite Handhelds & Tech 13.01.2026 1:12:05

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Let's Talk About the AYANEO Situation (and the road ahead) 08.01.2026 1:27:06

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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