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, streaming setups, and absolutely no shenanigans. (Okay, maybe SOME shenanigans).

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October 16, 20262 hr 0 min

BEST Handhelds at Each Price, Armada on MANGMI

🎉Featured items: -Anbernic RG DS Plus: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-ds-plus -Anbernic RG SP: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-sp -AYANEO/KONKR/8bitdo: https://rh-go.link/AKNES -AYN 2 Portal: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-odin-2-portal -AYN Odin 3: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-odin-3 -GPD Win Mini 2025: https://handheld.deals/deal/gpd-win-mini-2025 -Lenovo Y700: https://handheld.deals/deal/lenovo-y700-2026 -Lenovo G9 Controller: https://handheld.deals/deal/lenovo-g9-controller-2026 -MANGMI Air Y Pro: https://handheld.deals/deal/mangmi-air-y-pro -MiniLOONG: https://handheld.deals/deal/miniloong-pocket-1 -OneXPlayer: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=onexplayer -Retroid Pocket Duo: https://handheld.deals/deal/retroid-pocket-duo -Retroid Pocket 6: https://handheld.deals/deal/retroid-pocket-6 -Retroid Pocket NOVA: https://handheld.deals/deal/retroid-pocket-nova -Steam Frame: https://handheld.deals/deal/steam-frame AliExpress Fall Sale: https://hh.deals/AliExpress 💵More Discount codes (and global): https://handheld.deals/discount-codes -Best handheld deals and price comparisons: https://handheld.deals 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨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.gg 💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merch https://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 Music Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30 Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ Disclaimer All views are our own. Please be aware that this description may contain affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. #rhpodcast #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming

October 16, 20261 hr 32 min

Let's Mod your RP Nova! Buttons, Dpad & Back-plate Guide

🎉Featured items: -Retroid Pocket Nova & parts: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=pocket%20nova (all accessories on bottom, left side of page) -iFixit Kits: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=ifixit -RP DUO: https://handheld.deals/deal/retroid-pocket-duo -Steam Frame: https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steamframe -VE Monk GTR earbuds: https://rh-go.link/VE-Monk-GTR_AE AliExpress Sale: https://hh.deals/AliExpress 💵More Discount codes (and global): https://handheld.deals/discount-codes -Best handheld deals and price comparisons: https://handheld.deals 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨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.gg 💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merch https://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 Music Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30 Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ Disclaimer All views are our own. Please be aware that this description may contain affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. #rhpodcast #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming

October 14, 20261 hr 16 min

Retroid Pocket DUO & Lite: Everything You Need to Know

🎉Featured items: 👉RP Duo: https://handheld.deals/deal/retroid-pocket-duo -All other Retroid handhelds: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=retroid -iFixit Kits: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=ifixit -RG DS Plus: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-ds-plus -RG DS: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-ds -AYN Thor: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-thor -VE Monk GTR earbuds: https://rh-go.link/VE-Monk-GTR_AE AliExpress September codes: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress 💵More Discount codes: https://handheld.deals/discount-codes -Best handheld deals and price comparisons: https://handheld.deals -Device database: https://handhelds.wtf -Reviews, news and more: https://retrohandhelds.gg 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨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.gg 💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merch https://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 Music Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30 Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ Disclaimer All views are our own. Please be aware that this description may contain affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. #rhpodcast #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming

October 13, 20261 hr 32 min

RG DS Plus gets GammaOS, Retroid models DISCONTINUED & Steam Frame DROPS

🎉Featured items: -Anbernic RG DS Plus: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-ds-plus -GammaOS Nano RG DS+ Private BETA / gammaos -RP DUO: https://handheld.deals/deal/retroid-pocket-duo -Steam Frame: https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steamframe -VE Monk GTR earbuds: https://rh-go.link/VE-Monk-GTR_AE AliExpress Fall Sale: https://hh.deals/AliExpress 💵More Discount codes (and global): https://handheld.deals/discount-codes -Best handheld deals and price comparisons: https://handheld.deals -Device database: https://handhelds.wtf -Reviews, news and more: https://retrohandhelds.gg 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨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.gg 💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merch https://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 Music Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30 Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ Disclaimer All views are our own. Please be aware that this description may contain affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. #rhpodcast #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming

October 13, 20261 hr 45 min

Retroid Pocket DUO chat, Armada Updates & AYA Pocket Micro 2 UNBOXED

🎉Featured items: 👉RP Duo: https://handheld.deals/deal/retroid-pocket-duo -All other Retroid handhelds: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=retroid -RG DS Plus: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-ds-plus -RG DS: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-ds -AYN Thor: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-thor -AYN Thor Lite: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-thor?config=lite -AYANEO Pocket Micro 2: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayaneo-pocket-micro-2 -VE Monk GTR earbuds: https://rh-go.link/VE-Monk-GTR_AE -iFixit Kits: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=ifixit Armada OS: https://github.com/armada-os/armada SpruceOS: https://github.com/spruceUI/spruceOS AliExpress codes: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress 💵More Discount codes: https://handheld.deals/discount-codes -Best handheld deals and price comparisons: https://handheld.deals -Device database: https://handhelds.wtf -Reviews, news and more: https://retrohandhelds.gg 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨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.gg 💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merch https://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 Music Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30 Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ Disclaimer All views are our own. Please be aware that this description may contain affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. #rhpodcast #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming

October 10, 20262 hr 0 min

Retroid announces the POCKET DUO! FINALLY RP DS!

🎉Featured items: -RG DS Plus: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-ds-plus -RP DUO: https://handheld.deals/deal/retroid-pocket-duo -Retroid Pocket: https://rh-go.link/Retroid -MiniLOONG: https://handheld.deals/deal/miniloong-pocket-1 -Bodywel T16 Pro ebike: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_3OQg1a5 -AYN Thor: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-thor -AYN Odin 3: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-odin-3 -OneXplayer 3 & Mini: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=onexplayer -VE Monk GTR earbuds: https://rh-go.link/VE-Monk-GTR_AE Software: -Armada: https://github.com/armada-os/armada -LeafOS: https://leaf.game/ AliExpress codes: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress 💵More Discount codes: https://handheld.deals/discount-codes -Best handheld deals and price comparisons: https://handheld.deals -Device database: https://handhelds.wtf -Reviews, news and more: https://retrohandhelds.gg 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨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.gg 💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merch https://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 Music Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30 Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ Disclaimer All views are our own. Please be aware that this description may contain affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. #rhpodcast #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming

October 10, 20261 hr 9 min

Anbernic actually pulled it off, but... (RG DS PLUS First Look)

🎉Featured items: -RG DS Plus: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-ds-plus -RG DS: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-ds -RP DUO: https://handheld.deals/deal/retroid-pocket-duo -AYN Thor: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-thor -VE Monk GTR earbuds: https://rh-go.link/VE-Monk-GTR_AE AliExpress codes: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress 💵More Discount codes: https://handheld.deals/discount-codes -Best handheld deals and price comparisons: https://handheld.deals -Device database: https://handhelds.wtf -Reviews, news and more: https://retrohandhelds.gg 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨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.gg 💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merch https://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 Music Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30 Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ Disclaimer All views are our own. Please be aware that this description may contain affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. #rhpodcast #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming

October 8, 20261 hr 34 min

RG DS PLUS Thoughts, Razer PRIO & MiniLoong FACEPLATES First Look

Featured items: Razer PRIO: https://handheld.deals/deal/razer-prio MiniLoong & Faceplates: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=miniloong Anbernic RG DS Plus: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-ds-plus RG 35: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-35 Retroid Pocket Nova: https://handheld.deals/deal/retroid-pocket-nova GKD 350H Ultra: https://handheld.deals/deal/gkd350h-ultra AliExpress codes: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress More discounts: https://handheld.deals/discount-codes 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨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.gg 💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merch https://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 Music Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30 Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ Disclaimer All views are our own. Please be aware that this description may contain affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. #rhpodcast #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming

October 8, 20262 hr 24 min

Android Handhelds are STEAM DECKS, OneXPlayer 3 & Nitro Deck 2 FIRST LOOKS

🎉Featured items and links: -Armada: https://github.com/armada-os/armada -AYN Odin 3: https://handheld.deals/deal/ayn-odin-3 -Retroid: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=retroid -Nitro Deck 2: https://handheld.deals/deal/nitro-deck-2 -OneXplayer 3 & Mini: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=onexplayer -MiniLoong: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=miniloong -VE Monk GTR earbuds: https://rh-go.link/VE-Monk-GTR_AE -Venture Electronics Audio: https://rh-go.link/ve-audio -Anbernic RG 35: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-35 -Retroid Pocket Nova: https://handheld.deals/deal/retroid-pocket-nova -GKD 350H Ultra: https://handheld.deals/deal/gkd350h-ultra -Aventon bikes: https://aventon.com -Lectric bikes: https://lectricebikes.com 🛍️AliExpress Discount Codes: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress 💵More Discount codes: https://handheld.deals/discount-codes -Best handheld deals and price comparisons: https://handheld.deals -Device database: https://handhelds.wtf -Reviews, news and more: https://retrohandhelds.gg 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨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.gg 💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merch https://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 Music Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30 Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ Disclaimer All views are our own. Please be aware that this description may contain affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. #rhpodcast #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming

October 7, 20261 hr 29 min

rg55G1 on Sale, GKD 350H ULTRA Unboxed & Xbox Gets PHYSICAL

Featured items: -Anbernic 55g1: https://handheld.deals/deal/anbernic-rg-55g1 -GKD 350H Ultra: https://handheld.deals/deal/gkd350h-ultra -RP Nova: https://handheld.deals/deal/retroid-pocket-nova -UGREEN Chargers & Whanots: https://handheld.deals/browse?q=ugreen Ban's game recommends: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2702490/TETRACHROMA/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/437920/Tricky_Towers/ XBOX Disc to digital database: https://xct.live/disc2digital AliExpress codes: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨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.gg 💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merch https://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 Music Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30 Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ Disclaimer All views are our own. Please be aware that this description may contain affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. #rhpodcast #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming