Retro Handhelds Podcast

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, Factorhttps://strms.net/factor75_retrohandhelds 

Find Vlad online at https://vladnerd.com (and YT below).Panel:  @VladNerd   @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff  〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰⌚Timestamps0:00 Welcome & Vlad's DIY streaming setup6:20 Daily driver handheld: RG477M13:20 TechDweeb inspires Vlad's channel20:30 Why Vlad Nerd exists: pushback on “car salesman” channels29:00 Affiliate links: ethics vs. manipulative hype36:00 Balancing reviewer taste vs. audience needs42:00 Childhood gaming in Romania (bootleg consoles)49:00 Italian piracy case & EU laws51:00 Romanian castles & Dracula marketing57:00 Legacy of Kain & gothic video game castles1:06:30 OBS tricks, multicam setups, & streaming mishaps1:10:00 Borrowing vs. originality in YouTube content1:20:00 Shenanigans & Lightning round questions1:34:00 Plans for future live shows1:35:00 TechDweeb = “Jason Momoa,” Russ is secretly buff〰〰〰〰Featured items:

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 Up7:06 - AYN Thor25:01 - Thor Ordering Session32:55 - Konkr Pocket Fit43:07- XURetro Handhelds47:52 - Game Bub57:06 - Xbox Ally X and Legion Go S1:09:06 - GPD Win 51:13:23 - Streets of Rage 4 Reignited Mod1:15:34 - Initial Rocknix support for Ayaneo1:18:56 - Switch Emulation Updates1:20:30 - Zu Reviews GOTM August1:30:26 - Stubbs Unboxes1:39:32 - Final Words and Goodbyes 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Became a Supporterhttps://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub• Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace• Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free stuff• Device Modding Services

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 One358:10 - XU Retro Upgrades11:45 - Ayaneo Pocket DS22:08 - 8BitDo Pro 3 Unboxing!30:58 - Knulli Gladiator 2  32:30 - Mangmi Air X Updates39:03 - Retroid Pocket Flip 2 Giveaway Updates!40:38 - The RH Update! Celebrate!42:52 - Aardvark Challenge55:50 - Abxylute S8 Unboxing1:04:44 - Trycoo Unboxing1:14:43 - Retroid DS Update1:19:24 - The DAP Talk〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Rob's Air X emulation showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIUjLkXKBgUOur Air X Unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOPgjlVrwcE&t=1329sThe 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 is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery with 15W charging and runs on Android 14. It also includes Hall joysticks and triggers, RGB lighting, and a six-axis gyroscope.MangMi: https://rh-go.link/MANGMIMangMi Air X: https://rh-go.link/MANGMI-Air-X_AEHype Stix: https://rh-go.link/Hype-StixRetroid handhelds: https://rh-go.link/RetroidUse code FACTORSE81984 to save on your tasty meals from our sponsor, Factorhttps://strms.net/factor75_retrohandhelds

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 Classic10:22 - AYN Refurbished O2 Max12:35 - MagicX Retro4514:50 - XU Retro XU20 V3218:53 - GBC Mod w/ Transparent PCB21:21 - Gamma is Cooking28:35 - E-waste of the Week36:55 - Hype Sticks!45:07 - RPF2 Giveaway!46:40 - Mangmi Unboxing!〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

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 supports microSD expansion up to 256GB. The handheld is equipped with a 5000mAh battery, USB-C fast charging, and a mini HDMI port for external display output. 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

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 translation features for in-game text. It supports a wide range of retro console emulators and includes dual analog sticks, a directional pad, face buttons, shoulder triggers, and active cooling via an internal fan. The RG477M is designed primarily for 4:3 aspect ratio gaming and includes a microSD slot for expandable game storage.〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Panel:  @retrotechdad   @StubbsStuff   @Bearded-Retro-Rewind   @ban6756  〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Full News & Sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-57Topics:0:00 - We're live!3:58 - Ayaneo News!21:45 - Taki's Super5 HDMI23:15 - GPD Win 526:15 - The XU Retro lineup29:10 - Open Source Drivers for AYN Loki30:00 - GameFusion Collab with MediaTek33:18 - LEGO Game Boy36:58 - Balatro GBA38:20 - Eden Updates39:07 - Zu Reviews GOTM48:39 - OneXSugar1:07:20 - Helegaly Action Pi1:19:01 - Anbernic RG477MPanel: @retrotechdad  @ban6756  @retro-beard-rewind @StubbsStuff  ‎⁨@ZuReviewsRH⁩ 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

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 RG477M16:51 - TrimUI Smart Pro Mini23:25 - OneXSugar28:25 - The Big One41:49 - Software Updates!46:20 - Dreamcast on IOS48:41 - Atari 2600+ Pac-Man!55:00 - Ban Unboxes!1:05:01 - R36S Droid!1:09:57 - Andrew Hype Sticks!1:13:50 - Stubbs Unboxes! 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Panel:  @CellPhish   @ban6756   @retrotechdad   @StubbsStuff   Topics:0:00 - Stream start5:01 - Anbernic RG477M12:20 - D1100 Retroid Pocket Flip 218:18 - Ayaneo Flip 1S IGG22:27 - Mangmi Nears Launch28:05 - Gamecube on RGXX Devices37:20 - RP Classic Genesis41:25 - Commodore 64 Ultimate44:55 - Sponsor Read46:51 - LRG Doom SNES50:35 - RetroAchievments Supports Playback53:38 - Retroid Dual Screen Updates1:01:36 - Taki 8-Bit1:03:24 - Nintendo News1:05:35 - Web Based CHD Compressor1:13:18 - Bazzite App Store1:14:45 - Island Fever1:18:08 - Stubbs Unboxes (Zero 40 Stylus, R36T, G30 & WeAreRewind cassette!) This week's news and sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-55/ Check out the new GBC game "Island Fever": https://retrodadz.itch.io/islandfever 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Panel:   @retrotechdad   @ZuReviewsRH   @Bearded-Retro-Rewind   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff  〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰2025 Handhelds we discuss:Abxylute One ProAnbernic RG SlideAnbernic RG34XXSPAnbernic RG35XX ProAnbernic RG557AOKZOE A1XAYANEO 3AYANEO Pocket ACEAYANEO Pocket Micro ClassicAYANEO Pocket S2 ProBatleXP G350GKD Pixel 2Helegaly Action PiLegion Go SMagicX Mini Zero 28MagicX Zero 40MSI Claw 7 AI+MSI Claw 8 AI+MyMiniNintendo Switch 2Odin 2 PortalOneXPlayer G1OneXPlayer X1 ProPowkiddy X35HPowkiddy V20Powkiddy V90SRP ClassicRP Flip 2RP Mini V2

Topics:4:43 ONEXPLAYER X1 Air6:30 Retroid Dual Screen12:37 Evercade refresh: EXP-R Solo, VS-R Solo13:48 Helegaly Action Pi delay17:24 iz Ban or bun?20:19 MSI Claw 8 Asia preorders22:30 melonDS dual-display support24:00 ES-DE support for 3:5 and 5:3 screens26:38 LaunchBox 13.22 RetroAchievements game progress29:35 MANGMI Air X36:25 GamerCard42:27 Junk Store 2.0 standalone app45:22 SM64: Surge of Starlight ROM Hack47:27 Arcade Archives: Air Combat 2250:52 NES RetroAchievements adapter56:03 Sega Neptune revival58:24 Hydra Switch emulator for Mac1:01:35 YouTuber buys Commodore1:04:15 Stop Killing Games1:09:02 Game of the Month1:11:19 Game of the Week1:13:45 Prime Day dils1:17:45 TI-83/841:21:02 tablet talk1:23:53 handheld.deals1:26:20 unboxing: Royal Kludge R98Pro1:30:41 Miyoo Flip Mini reveal1:34:09 unboxing: Powkiddy V90S1:37:02 unboxing: Anbernic RG 34XXSP1:43:35 unboxing: Pun HypeBox Hype Stix1:51:15 unboxing: KYY 15.6" K3-2 portable monitor(thanks to  @metalsquid  for timestamps!) Panel:  @MontoTechs   @retrotechdad   @Bearded-Retro-Rewind   @StubbsStuff  Full news and sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-54/〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Subscribe to  @MontoTechs  Rob:  @retrotechdad  Stubbs:  @StubbsStuff  〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Panel:  @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff   @Bearded-Retro-Rewind  Full news and sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-53/〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Panel:  @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @Bearded-Retro-Rewind   @StubbsStuff  Topics:0:00 - We're Live!5:23 - What are we up to?8:40 - Metal TrimUI Brick15:01 - Mangmi Air X19:20 - Taki Super Switch Lite23:53 - Sega Delistings27:25 - EmuReady30:25 - SpaghettiKart32:28 - Stubbs Storytime35:55 - Stubbs Unboxing!59:58 - Rob's Unboxing!1:11:55 - Ban's Unboxing!1:21:10 - Stubbs Running the Pocket S1:24:04 - Ban Unboxes some more!〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Be sure to check out 2Loud's new SaveState podcast over at ‪@2LOUDTech‬  on YouTube!Panel: ‪@2LOUDTech‬ ‪@retrotechdad‬ and ‪@StubbsStuff‬〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰Topics:[00:00]: Start of the video[01:11]: 2LoudTech welcomed to the show[03:10]: 2LoudTech Odin Review update[04:33]: YouTube Channel for 2LoudTech[05:05]: 2LoudTech explains his recent absence[08:10]: 2LoudTech in the voice chat[09:36]: Funny Discord Story[11:32]: Save State Podcast and Handheld Hoarder[15:02]: Azil's collection and hoarding habits[17:46]: 2LoudTech's origin story[22:41]: Introduction to co-host Rob[24:19]: Tips for Content Creation[30:00]: 2LoudTech's journey to YouTube[32:20]: 2LoudTech's wife's support[34:18]: Stub's dad's support[35:12]: Thumb discussion[37:34]: Host ages[38:04]: Digital Jedi[39:19]: Beans[40:09]: Ban's living situation[41:21]: YouTube comments[44:14]: Drinking energy at 10 p.m.[44:46]: Spaghetti Factory story[47:14]: Tag You're It[47:58]: Stub's top five Android games[54:47]: Rob's top five Android games[01:00:39]: 2LoudTech's top five Android games[01:10:57]: Sideloaded Game Guesses[01:15:02]: Pokemon[01:17:10]: Pre-Sliding[01:18:04]: Tag You're It[01:20:04]: Retroid Classic 2[01:24:14]: Switch 2[01:38:06]: Pro 2 controller[01:40:48]: Butt Cheeks[01:42:24]: Wrap-up and final thoughts[01:44:04]: End of video

Full news and sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-51/ Panel:  @retrotechdad   @ban6756  AndrewRH  @StubbsStuff   Topics:0:00 - We're Live!7:01 - How are WE14:50 - ZPG A2-DS18:40 - Anbernic RG Slide26:17 - Ayaneo Flip 1S DS29:33 - HX37030:30 - Mangmi Air X33:23 - Xbox Handheld Paused35:10 - Nintendo vs Mig Card38:00 - MelonDS Updates39:45 - Gyro Controls on Android42:50 - aPS3e44:59 - Steam Beta on Apple Silicon46:30 - Stubbs Unboxing! The Aknes Part1:02:43 - Unboxing: The RRTronics Part1:09:56 - Unboxing: The Kishi Part1:19:43 - Unboxing: The E-Waste Finale 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Panel:  @FrancoCatrin   @retrotechdad   @StubbsStuff   Learn more about Franco's projects:RetroX: https://retrox.tvRetroX Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/193690695356364CLC-92 Compu: https://catrinlabs.cl/compu/CatrinLabs YouTube:  @catrinlabs   〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Full news and sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-50/Panel:  @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff  AndrewRHTopics:0:00 - We're Live!6:33 - Switch 2 Thoughts!17:35 - Retroid Dual Screen35:40 - RG35XX Pro Thoughts40:43 - Anbernic RG Slide52:38 - Anbernic RG447M?57:15 - Asus ROG Xbox Ally1:12:35 - Kinhank K561:17:17 - Anbernic AI Updates1:23:06 - Rocknix ImageBurner1:26:11 - DOS Frontend1:28:34 - Giveaway Announcements!1:39:29 - Stubbs Unboxing! 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Panel:  @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @retrotechdad  AndrewRHFull news & sources this week:  https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-49/ Topics:0:00 - We're Live!6:45 - What are we up to?19:17 - Anbernic RG Slide35:30 - Anbernic RG35XX Pro43:15 - Anbernic at Best Buy53:40 - Ayaneo Pocket S21:02:27 - GammaOS Updaates1:07:00 - GeForce Now on Steam Deck!1:09:57 - Nintendo Switch 21:24:21 - GOTM Talk1:39:18 - Aknes Giveaway1:46:36 - Stubbs Unboxed 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

You can find Trevor over at the  @okestgamer  YouTube channel. Also, be sure to checkout  @handheldsunited !Hosts:  @retrotechdad  &   @StubbsStuff  ⌚Topics0:00 - Meet OKest Gamer!4:27 - New Lenovo Legion Go S & Other PC Handhelds18:30 - Managing too many handhelds32:20 - The OKest Origin Story45:20 - Adore, Keep, Delete (PC handheld edition)49:12 - What PC Handheld are you Looking Forward to?54:20 - Extra Questions for OKest〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Panel:  @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff  AndrewRHThis week's Full News and Sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-48Topics:0:00 - Stubbs is Alive!8:21 - Anbernic RG35XX Pro17:36 - Anbernic RG34XXSP Foreheaad Debacle24:26 - MagicX Zero 4027:50 - Zotac Zone 2 and Steam OS33:47 - Ayaneo Updates45:45 - Zu Reviews GOTM May!55:67 - Stubbs Unboxing!1:14:01 - SteamOS 3.7.81:16:05 - Xbox Classic Games1:20:05 - Gamma Next1:22:45 - Vanilla for Wii U1:29:00 - Handheld Deals Shilling〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Panel:  @retrotechdad   @ban6756  AndrewRH  @StubbsStuff  This week's Full News and Sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-47/〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Full news and sources for this week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-46/Panel:  @retrotechdad   @StubbsStuff  AndrewRH⌚Topics0:00:00 - Podcast Intro, Ban's WWE Absence & Stubs' "Sick Voice"0:05:33 - Game of the Month Banter (Tony Hawk, Alien Crush, Patapon)0:11:20 - RG34XXSP Launch Details, "Forehead" Debate & H700 Specs0:21:23 - BREAKING NEWS: Retroid Extends Shipping Trial & RP Mini V2 Stealth Drop0:33:22 - BREAKING NEWS 2: Tariffs Modified! (White House Update)0:45:22 - ROG Ally 2 Leaks: Two Variants, Xbox Partnership & Crazy new Design0:52:57 - New Eden Switch Emulator & Save State Management App1:01:13 - Unboxing & Impressions: The "R36XX" (R36S clone?) + Random Movie, gameplay & Verdict1:18:03 - Community Highlights: Sakura Retro Modding Fixes RP Flip 2 & SF2000 "Goated" Edition1:21:52 - BREAKING NEWS 3: Valve Reveals Steam OS Compatibility for Non-Decks1:23:57 - Show Wrap-up & Final Thoughts〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

⌚Topics0:00 - We're Live!4:54 - What are we up to?19:05 - MagicX Mini Zero 28 V224:50 - Nintendo Sues Genki29:01 - Console Prices Rising33:35 - RP Mini New Screens39:49 - Tariff Talk (Again)47:39 - RG557 OTA51:30 - ROCKNIX Flip 2 Update54:03 - GOTM May57:58 - JSAUX Giveaway1:05:06 - Stubbs Unboxed!1:22:12 - Let's Talk to Joe1:38:40 - What are we Looking Forward to? Full news and sources for this week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-45/  Panel:  @GamingForInsight   @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff  Check out GFI's website: https://www.gamingforinsight.com/Join our Discord to vote and play May Games of the Month: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Full news and sources this week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-44/Join our discord to vote and play May Games of the Month: https://discord.gg/RetroHandheldsPanel:  @retrotechdad    @ban6756   @StubbsStuff   @ZuReviewsRH  Andrew RH ⌚Topics0:00 - We're going live!2:52 - What are we up to?11:46 - RG34XX SP Rumors20:36 - Helegaly Talk25:12 - The Weekly Tariff Updates28:17 - Ayaneo Ace39:55 - The Winlator Problem1:00:23 - The Wii Homebrew Problem1:06:02 - April GOTX review by Zu1:14:59 - HANDHELD.DEALS1:25:39 - JSaux Switch 2 Accessory Giveaway!1:29:14 - Stubbs Unboxing (H36S & R36 Plus) 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

⌚Timestamps0:00 - Start!4:30 - Oblivion Remaster talk7:22 - The Steam Library Amalgamation11:15 - Why are we Collecting?32:02 - You Don't Own Anything43:58 - GOTX Chat57:45 - RG557 Performance Update1:04:50 - Stubbs Unboxing Retail RP Classic, Flip 2 (with cases) and Company Conundrums1:16:20 - Extra Tariff Talks1:20:00 - Rom Curation Conversation & Launchbox share Full news and sources this week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-44/Join our discord to vote for Game of the Month: https://discord.gg/RetroHandheldsCheck out  @retrotechdad  's channel and reviews!Hopefully we'll have  @JaviPlayRetro  join us in the future!〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Full news & sources: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-43/Shipping tariffs update per brand: https://retrohandhelds.gg/tariffs/Panel:  @RetroGameCorps   @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff  Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts (released weekly)⌚Timestamps0:00 - We're Live!5:50 - Anbernic RG557 and RP Classic15:33 - RP Flip 2 and Review Mindsets20:58 - More RG557 Talk25:53 - Tariff Talks37:33 - RP Mini Updates47:06 - Going Off Topic!51:52 - Pico-8 and PEX Labs Talk!1:08:29 - Exercise Time!1:09:05 - Software Updates!1:14:29 - Helegaly Pi!1:32:00 - Keychron Q111:46:20 - What are we looking towards?1:52:39 - Closing Conversations1:56:41 - The E-Waste Zone 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Sources and Full news for this week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-42/PS: AliExpress April Sale starts today as well, with new coupons on the site and deep discounts as everyone gets in their final orders before the tariff trouble begins in earnest May 2nd (last day to safely purchase should be about April 20th), we will update as we learn more. More info and deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLSPanel:   @TeamRetrogue   @retrotechdad   @StubbsStuff   Andrew Full News this Week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-41Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts (released weekly)〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰RP Flip 2: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-Flip-2Use code FLIP2SAVE10 for $10 off Miyoo Flip v2: https://rh-go.link/Miyoo-Flip_GGGRH15 for 15% off Miyoo Flip v2 Amazon: https://rh-go.link/Miyoo-Flip_AmznR36S Plus: https://rh-go.link/BOYHOM-R36S-Plus_AEX35H: https://rh-go.link/PK-X35H_GGGRH15 for 15% off GameSir X5 Lite: https://gamesir.com (soon: https://rh-go.link/GameSir-X5-Lite_Amzn)GameSir Cyclone 2: https://rh-go.link/GameSir-Cyclone-2_AmznAbxylute One Pro: https://rh-go.link/Abxylute-One-Pro_KS

You can find Part 1 here: https://youtube.com/live/9fJkcUsZWQcThat episode was part of our live show, so use timestamps, but it has some excellent tidbits sprinkled throughout, including work on his games Jurassic Park game Trespasser, Darksiders, and more on MOH 1. Chris's website: https://coffeewithcross.com/Chris's Brain Arcade podcast (available on all platforms):Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NIy0wwuBojbr2lsvwdavgApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brain-arcade/id1805214243YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Brain-ArcadeEltectracast: https://electracast.com/podcast/brain-arcade/ Chris is also featured on the documentary series "Game Changers", which is available on HBO Max & Discovery:https://press.wbd.com/na/media-release/discovery-channel/limited-series-game-changers-exploring-rich-history-nostalgic-gaming-premieres Chris's game dev credits: https://www.mobygames.com/person/11691/christopher-cross/credits/ Panel:  @CoffeewithCross   @retrotechdad   @StubbsStuff  Timestamps:[00:00] Intro: Welcome Chris Cross[02:12] Brain Arcade: Focuses on the psychology of game design[08:43] Chris's Early Career: QA tester at Blizzard (Warcraft, Diablo)[09:53] Fighting Champ: A story about his Street Fighter 2 days[14:33] Staying Fit: Advice for staying in shape after 40[26:11] Transition to Game Design: Moving to Activision and then DreamWorks Interactive[27:57] Becoming Lead Designer: How he landed the lead designer role for Medal of Honor[31:59] Medal of Honor Concept: The initial idea was "GoldenEye in World War II"[32:17] Technical Challenges: Creating a first-person shooter on the original PlayStation[37:35] Medal of Honor Frontline: The Game He Wanted from the Start[38:59] Game Weapons: Details about the M1 Garand and other weapons[43:33] Realism vs. Realistic: Explaining this concept in game design[45:45] Character Design: Behind-the-scenes details on character design and animation[57:47] Music and Rhythm: The use of music and rhythm in Medal of Honor Frontline[01:04:16] "Rule of Sevens": Applying this concept to game design[01:06:19] Recalls Stephen Spielberg's reaction to the first Medal of Honor game[01:11:35] His desire to work on different game genres besides FPS[01:22:09] A story about a missing comma breaking a game build[01:30:09] Space Marine: Discusses working on this classic WH40K title[01:33:52] Working on Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse[01:37:17] Working on Metro: Last Light[01:38:50] Chris reveals a Frontline glitch where looking down stops enemy animations[01:47:01] Discusses using AI as a tool in his current work[01:47:52] Reiterates the goal of the Brain Arcade podcast[01:49:32] The Importance of understanding the player's perspective[01:53:34] Anecdotes and funny concepts for games[01:55:04] There are no N words in the Medal of Honor games[01:57:02] Thank you Chris , check out his podcast![01:52:32] Discussion on potential titles for this episode[01:57:37] Thanks for watching! 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Became a Supporterhttps://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub• Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace• Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free stuff• Device Modding Services

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Panel:  @MistaClawTech   @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff  Connect with Mista Claw: https://linktr.ee/MistaClawCheck out Mista Claw's written primer for this episode: https://retrohandhelds.gg/my-history-with-the-home-console-controller/Full News this Week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-40〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Panel:  @eternalprogression   @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff  Topics:0:00 - We're Live!4:55 - Stubbs' Mistake & Hot sauce9:32 - The First MCON Conversation23:40 - FreakDeck Distractions28:30 - MCON Product Talk37:52 - Atari Watch38:50 - MCON Kickstarter and Price Talk42:04 - App Talks and Sneak Peaks54:40 - Connectivity and Pucks59:57 - Questions for Josh1:08:40 - Extra Gaming Talk1:12:30 - GOTM March1:21:55 - Retro Achievments on Delta1:25:10 - Powkiddy RGB501:35:40 - Stubbs Unboxing2:08:30 - Goodnights and Goodbyes2:10:59 - Actually… MCON Bonus Features2:13:28 - The Real GoodbyesFull news & links for this episode: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-39/〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Panel:@TechDweeb   @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff   Join Dweeb's discord: https://discord.gg/RfhFFcvazY Listen to this episode on your podcast platform of choice! 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Join and become a Channel Member to get access to unique perks!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3IYhdamzjvEJ9CwkQa4RAw/join〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 Featured items:Retroid Pocket Flip 2 & Classic: https://rh-go.link/Retroid Camo Claw case: https://rh-go.link/SD_GripCase_Amzn Pocket Micro Classic: https://rh-go.link/AYANEO-Pocket-Micro-Classic 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Became a Supporterhttps://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub• Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace• Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free stuff• Device Modding Services

Panel:  @bassderek   @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff   Check out ALL the Sales going on today (and Retroid coupons): https://rh-go.link/Dills Full news & links for this episode: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-38/ Our Website buying guide: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-flip-2-and-classic-pre-orders-launch/ Retroid Reddit Megathread: https://www.reddit.com/r/retroid/comments/1jdcvr4/retroid_pocket_flip_2_classic_megathread/ 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Join and become a Channel Member to get access to unique perks!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3IYhdamzjvEJ9CwkQa4RAw/join〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

 @DammitJeff  is a tech enthusiast and YouTuber, with his channel amassing over 280k subscribers. His videos primarily focus on modding, disassembling, and repairing various tech and gaming devices, along with sharing his passion for the things he loves.Jeff's videos often feature him modding consoles, handhelds and accessories. Some of his projects include customizing lavender Joy-Cons for the Switch, hacking all kids of devices like the PS5, a guide to using Winlator, with retrospectives on devices like the Sony Xperia Play.Co-host:  @retrotechdad   〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Became a Supporterhttps://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub• Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace• Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free stuff• Device Modding Services

Full news this week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-37/ Topics:0:00 - It's time to go live!7:06 - What are we up to?19:09 - The RP Mini Drama45:50 - Zu Interruptions53:06 - Retroid Pocket Classic1:00:17 - G350 Shilling!1:05:27 - MagicX Zero 401:08:57 - GameMT Updates1:18:39 - Ayaneo Classic1:23:44 - Extra Emulator Updates1:25:45 - Stubbs Unboxing1:38:45 - Retroid Pocket Classic Breaking News!1:50:38 - Powkiddy V90 v2 Breaking News!1:56:23 - Powkiddy X35H Unboxing Panel:   @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff   Andrew RH 

Topics:0:00 - We're Live!5:23 - What are we playing?24:01 - Retroid Pocket Flip 229:32 - Steam Deck 2 “Leaks”31:53 - Balatro on DS & Vita33:35 - Emudeck Homebrew Store35:32 - Rocknix Dev Build for Odin 238:31 - Ayaneo Flip debacle  45:13 - E-waste of the week R40S (2)50:35 - Where's Anbernic???55:30 - GOTX March1:01:30 - Discord Updates1:27:45 - Gamesir Super Nova1:32:51 - Lenovo Legion Go S1:34:40 - U8 Handhelds1:40:45 - Ban's Unboxed Full news this week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-36/ Panel:   @RetroGameCorps   @ban6756   @retrotechdad   @StubbsStuff   

Topics include:0:00 - We Made it!7:49 - What Are we Up to?26:20 - What You Should Play Updates31:11 - Ayaneo Classic34:39 - Helegaly 兀48:00 - Ink Console52:59 - Tetris Forever Handheld59:03 - Rocknix 8gen2 Update1:02:25 - Anbernic App Update1:04:44 - Sudachi/Stratos Update1:06:41 - Zu's GOTX Update1:14:08 - Unboxing Time (ft. Keychron & RX6H)!1:33:05 - Giveaway announcement! Full news this week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-35/ Panel:  @RetroFunTech   @ban6756   @retrotechdad   @StubbsStuff   

Full news this week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-34 Watch this episode on our YouTube! Panel:@GameTechTalk   @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff   〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Join and become a Channel Member to get access to unique perks!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3IYhdamzjvEJ9CwkQa4RAw/join〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Full news this week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-34Watch this episode on our YouTube!Topics:0:00 - We all made it!1:58 - The 50K Celebratory Talk!5:23 - What are we up to this week?21:20 - Stubbs' Electric Fish Story24:50 - Star Trek talk36:34 - Game Bub44:15 - Retro Handheld Simulator  48:16 - PowKiddy V2053:06 - Knulli Updates1:01:26 - Pluvia Updates1:05:30 - MeloNX1:07:53 - Flip 2 News Updates1:18:24 - Serious Talk1:22:07 - RH Discord Updates1:30:08 - Unboxing and Giveaways!1:41:45 - Stubbs' Songs & RH Band1:51:07 Thanks for watching!Stubbs' Music from this Episode: https://soundcloud.com/peterarvidsonjams〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Full news this week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-33/Watch this episode on our YouTube!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Panel: @baldlyrudy   @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff   Topics00:00 Welcome to the podcast03:57 Keyboard discussion15:28 How to sign up for RH GOTM / GOTX16:13 Modern games we are playing26:26 Woot shopping32:24 Rudy building a PC for his son.34:35 More keyboard discussion44:09 Legion Go charging connector49:09 New China tariff discussion53:40 Install Legends unchained on ALU Arcade58:36 Ban's Odin shootout article01:06:42 NVIDIA Update for Shield devices01:08:43 Discussion on RH website update01:13:50 Retroid Pocket Flip 2 survey responses01:24:59 GammaOS Core - Beta 301:34:27 Touching tips challenge again01:36:09 Final thoughts and Thanks for watching! 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Join and become a Channel Member to get access to unique perks!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3IYhdamzjvEJ9CwkQa4RAw/join〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Full news this week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-33/Watch this episode on YouTube!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Topics:0:00 - We're going up!4:52 - What are we up to?18:24 - RomM Releases Official muOS App21:07 - PSN Down!26:41 - AYN U.S. Shipping Pause39:40 - E Waste of the Week48:25 - Stubbs' Serious Talk52:19 - Magnet Unboxings59:56 - The Final Three Handhelds? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Panel:@retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff  Andrew from rh.gg Our latest finds and tasty deals of the week!https://rh-go.link/Dills〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Join and become a Channel Member to get access to unique perks!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3IYhdamzjvEJ9CwkQa4RAw/join〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Flip 2 Survey: https://forms.gle/dqSQyaUtSSSjStnk8Full news this week: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-32/Watch on our YouTube!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Topics0:00 - We're Flipping Out Here!3:31 - What are we working on?19:44 - Serious Talks26:28 - 34XX New Colors33:32 - SJGam M20 Pro38:15 - MSI Claw Launches!45:26 - Retroid Flip 2?59:57 - Giveaway Announcement!1:05:47 - Mobapad Unboxing!1:12:10 - Vagabond Controller Panel:@AishTalksTech   @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff   Our latest finds and tasty deals of the week!https://rh-go.link/Dills 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Join and become a Channel Member to get access to unique perks!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3IYhdamzjvEJ9CwkQa4RAw/join〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰

Full stories, Sources & Links: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-31Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sYbFsh8dgRYOur latest finds and tasty deals of the week!https://rh-go.link/Dills

Topics This Week:  0:00 - WE ARE SO BACK2:11 - The Changes are Here6:17 - What Have we Been Up To?26:36 - Ayaneo 336:31 - MagicX Zero2843:52 - Nintendo Switch 252:33 - Steam Brick54:54 - January GOTX1:00:41 - Aknes Giveaway and Unboxings!1:13:21 - Gamesir SuperNova1:21:51 - Final Thoughts Panel: Rob, Ban, Stubbs & a special visit from Zu Listen wherever you get your podcasts (releases weekly Tuesdays @ 6pm PST!) Full stories, Sources & Links: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-31 

Panel:    @RetroGameCorps   @TeamRetrogue   @zu_perler3011   @retrotechdad   @StubbsStuff  Full stories, Sources & Links: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-29/Topics:0:00 - Let's Get Started02:20 - Rob's Best (Legion Go S)10:23 - Rob's Worst (GCHT Gaming)14:30 - Mikhailov's Best (GameStation Go)19:50 - Mikhailov's Worst (OneXSugar) & Discussion of G127:42 - Russ's Best (Asus XG Mobile)32:10 - Russ's Worst (Snoop Dogg) & MCon discussion42:13 - Zu's Best (UGREEN)46:24 - Zu's Worst (Parking Garage Incident)51:10 - Stubbs' Best (MSI Claw AI 7 Plus)55:10 - Stubbs' Worst (Showstoppers)57:26 - More Favorites and Honorable Mentions (GameSir X5 / Mecha Comet / ACER 11" / Zone 2 / Stern Pinball)1:10:24 - Wrapping up with Unhinged Thoughts1:11:42 - A Final Message and Thanks for Watching! 

Topics this week:0:00 - We're live!4:06 - The Games we've been playing11:17 - Zu Reviews Game of the Month December18:42 - Miyoo Flip. Again.24:42 - Ayaneo 331:31 - OneXSugar34:10 - Zotac Zone 2?37:43 - MSI Claw 8 AI+ Update42:12 - GOTY Awards1:14:52 - RH Giveaway1:35:29 - Our favorite thing this year Panel:   @Cyberphile   @zu_perler3011   @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff   Listen wherever you get your podcasts (releases weekly Tuesdays @ 4pm PST!) Full stories, Sources & Links: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-28 

Topics this week:0:00 - And we're live!5:30 - Lenovo Legion Go's15:49 - We Got Distracted (Handheld Talk)30:06 - Storytime with Stubbs35:49 - M-Con44:20 - Microsoft or Sony failing?52:34 - Switch 2 and Retro ChromaticTalk57:54 - MagicX Touch 401:04:20 - New Miyoo Handheld1:12:20 - Alldocube Palm Mini 2 Ultra1:17:10 - Steam Winter Sale and More Distractions1:29:26 - Zu's 8BitDo Retro 108 Review1:33:50 - Stubb's Christmas present1:46:50 - Best Handhelds of 2024 (with surprise drop in from Aish)!2:16:30 - Celeste-A-Thon Panel:  @BobWulff   @retrotechdad   @ban6756   @StubbsStuff  @aishtalkstech Listen wherever you get your podcasts (releases weekly Tuesdays @ 4pm PST!) Full stories, Sources & Links: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-27/