Retro Handhelds Podcast

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:🔎https://handheld.dealsWeekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS ✨Became a Member or Patron👇🌐All Our Links: https://rh-go.link  〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨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 🌐Find us Onlinehttps://retrohandhelds.gg💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merchhttps://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 MusicJim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com)Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ DisclaimerAll 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

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 🌐Find us Onlinehttps://retrohandhelds.gg💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merchhttps://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 MusicJim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com)Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ DisclaimerAll 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

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〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰💸Featured items:Trycoo N150 Mini PC: https://rh-go.link/Trycoo-N150-Mini-PCAKNES 8bitdo Pro 3: https://rh-go.link/AKNES-8bitdo-Pro-3_AMZNABXYlute S8: https://abxylute.comMangMi Air X: https://rh-go.link/MANGMIAYANEO Pocket DS: https://rh-go.link/AYANEO-Pocket-DS_IGG Use code FACTORSE81984 to save on your tasty meals from our sponsor, Factorhttps://strms.net/factor75_retrohandhelds 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨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 🌐Find us Onlinehttps://retrohandhelds.gg💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merchhttps://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 MusicJim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com)Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ DisclaimerAll 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

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🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS💸NEW Handheld Deals website: https://handheld.deals✨Became a Member or Patron👇🌐All Our Links: https://rh-go.link 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰Timestamps:Start [00:00]Overview [00:18]Design and Ergonomics [03:53]Key Features and Specs [05:26]Value vs Performance [17:18]Lack of Video Out [20:15]Android Gaming [23:14]Speakers, Comfort & Pocket test [26:00]More Android [30:00]Emulation -- GBC, 3DS [39:00]Performance and More Emulation -- PS2, GC, PSP, N64 [49:50]Sponsor plug [54:23]D-pad and Shoulders [01:19:17]Final Emulation test -- PSP [01:20:48]Alternative options [01:27:47]Final thoughts [01:29:45] 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨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 🌐Find us Onlinehttps://retrohandhelds.gg💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merchhttps://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 MusicJim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com)Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ DisclaimerAll 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

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!〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰💜Ways to Support RH💸Buy featured items from this video:Retroid Pocket Classic SG: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Pocket-Classic-6-SG XU Retro XU20 V32: https://rh-go.link/XU-Retro-XU20-V32 Refurb Odin 2 Max: https://rh-go.link/AYN-Odin-2-Max-Refurb Hype Stix: https://rh-go.link/Hype-Stix New Budget Handhelds:https://rh-go.link/RK88_AEhttps://rh-go.link/R350S_AEhttps://rh-go.link/T16-Max_AEhttps://rh-go.link/M22-Pro_AEhttps://rh-go.link/XF35H_AEhttps://rh-go.link/R43S_AE Use code FACTORSE81984 to save on your tasty meals from our sponsor, Factorhttps://strms.net/factor75_retrohandhelds 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨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 🌐Find us Onlinehttps://retrohandhelds.gg💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merchhttps://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 MusicJim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com)Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ DisclaimerAll 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

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. 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰💜Ways to Support RH 💸Buy featured items from this video:https://rh-go.link/Helegaly-Action-Pi https://rh-go.link/Helegaly  〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨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 🌐Find us Onlinehttps://retrohandhelds.gg💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merchhttps://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 MusicJim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com)Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ DisclaimerAll 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

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.〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰💜Ways to Support RH 💸Buy featured items from this video:Anbernic RG477MDirect: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG477M AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG477M_AE On sale August 2nd 3am Pacific Hype Stix: https://rh-go.link/Hype-Stix  〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨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 🌐Find us Onlinehttps://retrohandhelds.gg💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merchhttps://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 MusicJim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com)Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ DisclaimerAll 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

Panel:  @retrotechdad   @StubbsStuff   @Bearded-Retro-Rewind   @ban6756  〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰💜Ways to Support RH💸Buy featured items from this video: https://rh-go.link/GameSir-G76% coupon: GAMESIRG7P https://rh-go.link/Antank-Switch2-Dock-Amznhttps://rh-go.link/Antank-Switch2-Dock10% coupon: antank2025 RP Flip / Mini / RP5https://rh-go.link/Retroid Anbernic RG477MDirect: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG477MAliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG477M_AE Helegaly Action Pi: https://rh-go.link/Helegaly-Action-Pi 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨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 🌐Find us Onlinehttps://retrohandhelds.gg💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merchhttps://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 MusicJim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com)Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ DisclaimerAll 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

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 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰💜Ways to Support RHTry Factor and get 50% off your first order: https://strms.net/factor75_retrohandheldsUse code FACTORSE77097 for more savings!💸Buy featured items from this video:Helegaly Pi: https://rh-go.link/Helegaly-Action-PiOneXSugar: https://rh-go.link/ONEXSUGAR_IGGAnbernic RG477MDirect: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG477MAliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG477M_AEOn sale August 2nd 3am Pacific 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨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 🌐Find us Onlinehttps://retrohandhelds.gg💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merchhttps://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 MusicJim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com)Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ DisclaimerAll 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

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! 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰💜Ways to Support RHTry Factor and get 50% off your first order: https://strms.net/factor75_retrohandheldsUse code FACTORSE77097 for more savings!   💸Buy featured items from this video:HypeStix: https://www.etsy.com/shop/myhypebox/?etsrc=sdtMobaPad Switch 2 Case: https://amzn.to/3Uotf0ZHexGaming PS5 Controller:https://rh-go.link/HEXGAMING-Phantom-Pro_Amznhttps://www.hexgaming.com/collections/ps5-controllers-for-two-page@2LOUDTech  SaveState podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZcmh7sabX0Stubbs' new album: https://peterarvidson.bandcamp.com/album/weary-hearts 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨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 🌐Find us Onlinehttps://retrohandhelds.gg💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merchhttps://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 MusicJim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com)Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ DisclaimerAll 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