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

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:...

A Budget Android with Touchscreen! XU Retro XU20 V32 First Look 20.09.2025 1:11:51

Panel: ‪@StubbsStuff‬ ‪@ban6756‬ ‪@retrotechdad‬ ‪@Bearded-Retro-Rewind‬ ✨Featured items: XU Retro XU20 V32: https://rh-go.link/XU-Retro-XU20-V32 Timestamps: 0:00 - We’re Live 3:00 - Specs 4:25 - Controls and Plastics 9:58 - Colors and Bezels 11:30 - Size Comparisons 17:57 - Button Pressing Issues 21:00 - Default Launchers 24:35 - The Bonus Button 27:15 - Ergonomics/Sound in Thumper 31:10 - Sle...

AYN Odin 3 vs KONKR Pocket Fit, NEW RG476H & XU20 V32 Unboxing! 10.09.2025 1:47:05

Topics: 0:00 - We’re Live! 2:55 - What we’re up to 9:15 - Odin 3 16:28 - Konkr Pocket Fit 29:03 - Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini 32:25 - Anbernic RG476H 37:55 - Lenovo Legion Go 2 48:23 - Romtools.io 55:20 - Kazeta 1:03:24 - Gamesir Unboxing! 1:21:58 - Game Console XF43 Unboxing! 1:28:40 - XU Retro XU20 V32 Unboxing! Full news and sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-63/ ...

AYN Odin 3 CPU, Legion Go 2 LEAKED & Google Blocks Sideloading? 07.09.2025 1:44:26

Panel: @MontoTechs @retrotechdad @ban6756 @StubbsStuff ~Listen to the audio version wherever you get your podcasts~ ✨Featured items: Check out JSAUX Switch 2 Accessories: https://rh-go.link/JSAUX_Amzn Use code FACTORSE81984 to save on your tasty meals from our sponsor, Factor https://strms.net/factor75_retrohandhelds 💵Our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals...

Let's Talk About Local Game Streaming & Handhelds ft. VladNerd 05.09.2025 1:59:05

Find Vlad online at https://vladnerd.com (and YT below). Panel: @VladNerd @retrotechdad @ban6756 @StubbsStuff 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ⌚Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Vlad’s DIY streaming setup 6:20 Daily driver handheld: RG477M 13:20 TechDweeb inspires Vlad’s channel 20:30 Why Vlad Nerd exists: pushback on “car salesman” channels 29:00 Affiliate links: ethics vs. manipulative hype 36...

AYN Thor Orders, Konkr Pocket Fit & Game Bub ft. RetroGameCorps 03.09.2025 1:43:21

Full news and sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-61/ Panel: @RetroGameCorps @RetroTechDad @Ban6756 @StubbsStuff @ZuReviews Topics: 0:00 - We’re Live! 5:45 - 8BitDo Pro 3 Follow Up 7:06 - AYN Thor 25:01 - Thor Ordering Session 32:55 - Konkr Pocket Fit 43:07- XURetro Handhelds 47:52 - Game Bub 57:06 - Xbox Ally X and Legion Go S 1:09:06 - GPD Win 5 1:13:23 - Streets...

Mangmi Air X Price, AYANEO Pocket DS IGG & 8bitdo Pro 3 Unboxed! 24.08.2025 1:21:07

Panel: @retrotechdad @StubbsStuff @retro-beard-rewind @ban6756 Links & Sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-60/ Rob's N150 Emulation Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lvwB6M5N-c Topics: 0:00 - We’re live! 4:35 - MagicX Touch One35 8:10 - XU Retro Upgrades 11:45 - Ayaneo Pocket DS 22:08 - 8BitDo Pro 3 Unboxing! 30:58 - Knulli Gladiator 2 32:30 - Mang...

MangMi Air X Live Review: The BEST Android Handheld Under $100 24.08.2025 1:21:29

Rob's Air X emulation showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIUjLkXKBgU Our Air X Unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOPgjlVrwcE&t=1329s The MangMi Air X features a Snapdragon 662 processor, a 5.5-inch IPS display with a 1920x1080 resolution, 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. It uses active cooling with a single fan, and has Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5 connectivity. The device i...

Let's Unbox the Mangmi Air X + XU20 on sale & 477M Gets GammaOS! 18.08.2025 1:04:19

This week's full news and sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-59/ Topics: 0:00 - We’re live! 3:44 - What are we up to? 6:44 - Retroid SG Classic 10:22 - AYN Refurbished O2 Max 12:35 - MagicX Retro45 14:50 - XU Retro XU20 V32 18:53 - GBC Mod w/ Transparent PCB 21:21 - Gamma is Cooking 28:35 - E-waste of the Week 36:55 - Hype Sticks! 45:07 - RPF2 Giveaway! 46:40 - Mangm...

Helegaly Action Pi First Look: Excellent for $65, but wait for v2 12.08.2025 48:09

The Helegaly Action π is a $65 retro gaming handheld powered by the Allwinner A527 processor, featuring an octa-core Cortex-A55 CPU and ARM G571 GPU. It runs on Batocera Linux and supports emulation for platforms up to PlayStation, Dreamcast, and PSP. The device has a 4.02-inch display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a resolution of 960x720. It includes 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and suppor...

Anbernic RG477M Review: This One's a Winner (with one caveat) 11.08.2025 1:38:42

The Anbernic RG477M is a handheld gaming device featuring a CNC aluminum alloy shell and a 4.7-inch LTPS display with a resolution of 1280x960 and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chipset, paired with either 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage, respectively. The device runs a custom version of Android and includes built-in AI translat...

De Minimis ENDS, MagicX Touch One 35 plays Vita & Flip 2 Hinge $ 08.08.2025 55:29

Panel: @retrotechdad @StubbsStuff @Bearded-Retro-Rewind @ban6756 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 💜Ways to Support RH 💸Buy featured items from this video: https://rh-go.link/GameSir-G7 6% coupon: GAMESIRG7P https://rh-go.link/Antank-Switch2-Dock-Amzn https://rh-go.link/Antank-Switch2-Dock 10% coupon: antank2025 RP Flip / Mini / RP5 https://rh-go.link/Retroid Anbernic RG4...

Anbernic RG477M & Helegaly Pi Unboxings + OneXSugar Hands-on 04.08.2025 1:37:16

Full News & Sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-57 Topics: 0:00 - We’re live! 3:58 - Ayaneo News! 21:45 - Taki’s Super5 HDMI 23:15 - GPD Win 5 26:15 - The XU Retro lineup 29:10 - Open Source Drivers for AYN Loki 30:00 - GameFusion Collab with MediaTek 33:18 - LEGO Game Boy 36:58 - Balatro GBA 38:20 - Eden Updates 39:07 - Zu Reviews GOTM 48:39 - OneXSugar 1:07:20 - Hel...

RG477M NEW INFO, TrimUI Smart Pro MINI & YouTuber VS Italian Law 26.07.2025 1:19:29

Full news & sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-56/ Panel: @retrotechdad @Bearded-Retro-Rewind @ban6756 @StubbsStuff Topics: 0:00 - We are live! 4:00 - Anbernic RG477M 16:51 - TrimUI Smart Pro Mini 23:25 - OneXSugar 28:25 - The Big One 41:49 - Software Updates! 46:20 - Dreamcast on IOS 48:41 - Atari 2600+ Pac-Man! 55:00 - Ban Unboxes! 1:05:01 - R36S Droid! 1:...

NEW Anbernic RG477M, H700 gets GAMECUBE & D1100 RP Flip 2 LIVE 21.07.2025 1:59:12

Panel: @CellPhish @ban6756 @retrotechdad @StubbsStuff Topics: 0:00 - Stream start 5:01 - Anbernic RG477M 12:20 - D1100 Retroid Pocket Flip 2 18:18 - Ayaneo Flip 1S IGG 22:27 - Mangmi Nears Launch 28:05 - Gamecube on RGXX Devices 37:20 - RP Classic Genesis 41:25 - Commodore 64 Ultimate 44:55 - Sponsor Read 46:51 - LRG Doom SNES 50:35 - RetroAchievments Supports Playback 53:38 - Retroid D...

The BEST Retro Handhelds of 2025 (So Far) 21.07.2025 1:23:55

Panel: @retrotechdad @ZuReviewsRH @Bearded-Retro-Rewind @ban6756 @StubbsStuff 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 2025 Handhelds we discuss: Abxylute One Pro Anbernic RG Slide Anbernic RG34XXSP Anbernic RG35XX Pro Anbernic RG557 AOKZOE A1X AYANEO 3 AYANEO Pocket ACE AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic AYANEO Pocket S2 Pro BatleXP G350 GKD Pixel 2 Helegaly Action Pi Legion Go S MagicX Mini...

MangMi Air X Pre-orders, Retroid DS & NEW Miyoo Flip Mini Reveal 13.07.2025 2:07:02

Topics: 4:43 ONEXPLAYER X1 Air 6:30 Retroid Dual Screen 12:37 Evercade refresh: EXP-R Solo, VS-R Solo 13:48 Helegaly Action Pi delay 17:24 iz Ban or bun? 20:19 MSI Claw 8 Asia preorders 22:30 melonDS dual-display support 24:00 ES-DE support for 3:5 and 5:3 screens 26:38 LaunchBox 13.22 RetroAchievements game progress 29:35 MANGMI Air X 36:25 GamerCard 42:27 Junk Store 2.0 standalone app 45:22 SM64...