Why a middle-tier handheld unsettles buyers

This week, the Retroid G2 and Anbernic DS look like duds, the Xbox full-screen experience for PCs is out to more users, and John flirts with the idea of a mini PC for SteamOS.

Also available on YouTube here.

Links and Show Notes

The Latest Portable Gaming News

• Retroid Pocket G2 - Who's it for?
• Anbernic DS Performance Issues
• Full screen experience expands to more Windows 11 PC form factors for Windows Insiders

Topics

• Building a Strix Halo Mini PC for SteamOS
• mini PCs
• GMKtec AI Mini PC Ryzen Al Max+ 395
• MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max
• Beelink GTR9 Pro
• Framework Desktop
• Displays
• Samsung 32" Smart Monitor M9 M90SF
• ASUS ROG Swift 32" 4K OLED Gaming Monitor
• Other
• YOMT Mobile TV Cart Rolling TV Stand
• Ergotron LX Pro Premium Monitor Arm

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