Expedition: Handheld

Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast as Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall take you on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry your guides provide their initial thoughts on the Predator Atlas 8, dive into more RP Duo testing, ponder on how the Superstation Pocket can disrupt the market, and much more.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:36 - News: Acer Predator Atlas 8 launch

00:09:02 - News: Azahar distances from Anbernic

00:18:11 - News: Superstation Pocket teased

00:30:10 - PSA: GOFO Chicago

00:34:28 - Atlas 8 first impressions

01:17:45 - New Retroid Pocket Duo drivers

01:29:03 - Acemagic retro game console

01:36:00 - Q: Odin 3 Portal Pro or Max?

01:44:02 - Q: What if Duo or DDS launched before the Thor?

01:47:20 - Q: Is Armada worth it on the Thor?

01:50:56 - Outro

Links:

- Atlas 8: https://www.acer.com/us-en/predator/handheld-gaming/predator-atlas/predator-atlas-8

- Azahar: https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/we-recommend-looking-for-alternatives-the-anbernic-rg-dds-just-lost-official-support-from-the-best-3ds-emulator-and-its-thanks-to-unofficial-piracy-focused-forks/

- Superstation Pocket: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-remake-is-back-with-a-portable-fpga/

- GOFO Chicago PSA: https://retrohandhelds.gg/some-retroid-customers-are-getting-packages-just-not-their-handhelds/

- Acemagic console: https://youtu.be/3NsYeoeoqfc?si=msHWCQsFMxYxQJrA

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast as Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall take you on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry your guides take you through the lastest Anbernic and Ayn product launches, why FSR 4.1 is a big deal for handhelds, what was inside the package Russ sent to Adam, and much more.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:45 - News: Anbernic removes bundles

00:06:56 - News: Anbernic RG DDS pricing

00:12:53 - News: Ayn Odin 3 Portal announced

00:27:23 - News: FSR 4.1 coming to handhelds

00:48:47 - Konkr Pocket Advance

00:58:37 - ArmadaOS on Ayaneo Pocket S2 Pro

01:14:18 - Retro Pixel Pocket

01:21:42 - Q: Would you keep using Windows?

01:31:00 - Q: Sell Steam Deck for Odin 3 Portal?

01:36:10 - Q: Has the scene changed?

01:45:21 - Q: iPhone Duo plan?

01:50:08 - Outro

Links:

- Ayn Odin 3 Portal: https://www.ayntec.com/products/odin3-portal

- FSR 4.1 AMD blog: https://www.amdgaming.com/blog-news/amd-fsr-upscaling-41-for-desktop-laptop-handheld-and-console

- FSR Redstone supported games: https://www.amd.com/en/products/graphics/technologies/fidelityfx/supported-games.html

- ArmadaOS setup guide: https://armadaos.dev/getting-started/flashing-to-an-sd-card/

- Retro Pixel Pocket: https://funnyplaying.com/products/retro-pixel-pocket

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast as Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall take you on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry your guides give their thoughts on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20, how the Retroid Pocket Duo slots into the clamshell landscape, the introduction of the Anbernic RG DDS, and much more.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:45 - News: Anbernic RG DDS announced

00:20:53 - News: ESA targets Anbernic

00:34:15 - Retroid Pocket Duo

01:00:58 - Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20

01:31:34 - Q: New AMD chip in the next year?

01:41:16 - Q: Why so many 16:9 devices before 4:3?

01:46:32 - Q: Bad to test drive a device?

01:54:46 - Outro

Links:

- RG DDS news: https://retrohandhelds.gg/the-anbernic-rg-dds-might-be-the-retroid-pocket-duo-rival-weve-been-waiting-for/

- RG DDS thoughts: https://youtu.be/J-RIMA10yU4?si=MyOcE5MilJlgFJAG

- ESA targets Anbernic: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10/esa-targets-anbernic-emulation-handhelds-as-superfake-piracy-enablers/

- Retroid Pocket Duo impressions: https://youtu.be/ETq7F9KvuQg?si=16lFYKXlKDStgcJe

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast as Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall take you on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry your guides cover FSR 4 "light" coming to handhelds, RG SP Slot firmware, and the Evercade Nexus launch.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:21 - News: FSR 4 for handhelds

00:10:34 - News: Steam Deck 2 rumor context

00:35:19 - Random things in Russ' pocket

00:41:26 - RG SP Slot firmware

00:50:33 - Evercade Nexus testing

01:11:02 - Other handhelds Adam tested during move

01:17:26 - Galaxy Z Fold 8

01:23:21 - Q&A

01:37:42 - Outro

Links:

- FSR 4 on handhelds: https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-says-fsr-4-is-coming-to-apus-gaming-laptops-and-handhelds-by-the-end-of-2026

- RDNA 4 priorities: https://www.techpowerup.com/331727/amd-focused-on-delivering-rdna-4-to-desktop-mobile-a-secondary-concern

- RDNA 3.5 longevity rumor: https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/amd-rdna-35-2029-rumors

- RDNA 4m rumors: https://www.techpowerup.com/353307/amd-ryzen-z3-reportedly-packs-6-cpu-cores-and-12-rdna-4m-gpu-cus

- AMD partnership with Samsung: https://overclock3d.net/news/gpu-displays/amd-mobile-partnerships-bear-fruit-with-rdna-3-5-efficiency-boost/

- Slot firmware for RG SP: https://youtu.be/vndbnpH0QoE?si=11ZeuTQjf2YDORD4

- Evercade Nexus: https://evercade.co.uk/evercade-nexus/

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast as Russ Crandall and Cary from The Phawx take you on a journey through the world of handheld gaming!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:56 - News: RP Duo Lite Plus

00:20:18 - What's in our Pocket

00:56:25 - Q&A

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast as Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall take you on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry your guides cover the Retroid Pocket Duo kerfuffle, why Russ is returning his Steam Frame, and more.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:12:34 - News: RP Duo Lite Plus

00:24:21 - News: Konkr Pocket Advance delays

00:29:17 - Retroid Pocket Duo Lite impressions

00:53:18 - Returning the Steam Frame

01:04:35 - Galaxy Z Fold 8 for gaming

01:15:59 - Q&A

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast as Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall take you on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry your guides cover what we expect from the Retroid Pocket Duo, how it is to use the RG DS Plus on the bus, and how Control Resonant runs on handhelds.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:55 - News: Retroid Pocket Duo pricing

00:10:58 - News: Retroid sale

00:16:49 - News: Steam Frame reviews

00:25:45 - News PixelAA shader fix

00:29:20 - RG DS Plus testing

01:11:03 - Control Resonant on handhelds

01:35:29 - Q&A

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam cover announcement of the Retroid Pocket Duo/Duo Lite, dig into Russ' thoughts so far on the Anbernic RG DS+, and talk about a bit of Game Boy history Adam's been diving into.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:53 - News: RG DS+ hype

00:10:43 - News: Retroid Pocket Duo

00:27:48 - News: MSI Claw 8 Blue

00:34:31 - News: DSPico IR

00:38:44 - Anbernic RG DS+

01:23:47 - Game Boy Pocket

01:34:32 - CRKD Nitro Deck 2

Links:

- Retroid Pocket Duo: https://retrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-duo-recieves-its-first-announcement/

- MSI Claw 8 Blue: https://videocardz.com/newz/msi-set-to-launch-claw-8-ex-with-arc-g3-in-luminous-blue-color-at-1499

- DSPico IR: https://retrohandhelds.gg/the-dspico-is-back-and-better-than-ever-with-the-dspico-ir/

- Anbernic RG DS+ impressions: https://youtu.be/hi-vycbhlXw?si=RwqB3Y-E2EfZtOCE

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ is back on the expedition to dive into his testing of the RG55G1 and X2 Mini Pro, break down the two new Acer handhelds announced at IFA, and break Adam's heart about how much he loves the Pocket Advance. At the top of the show Russ tells us all about his close friend and band mate Chris, who was tragically killed last month.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro & remembering Chris

00:22:21 - News: Acer handhelds at IFA 2026

00:33:44 - Opinion: Will emulation handhelds become collectibles?

00:55:06 - Konkr Pocket Advance

01:08:02 - Retroid Pocket Nova

01:32:23 - OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro

02:01:59 - Anbernic RG55G1

02:10:22 - Q: A market for older gamers?

02:15:51 - Q: 400-in-1 handheld challenge?

02:17:50 - Q: Adam cheating on Russ?

02:20:34 - Q: 57 year old arcade playing mom

02:27:08 - Outro

Links:

- Acer DualPlay Mini concept: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3224750/acers-new-gaming-handheld-has-a-tiny-laptop-hiding-inside.html

- Emulation handhelds as collectibles: https://retrohandhelds.gg/drawers-full-of-gold-are-todays-handhelds-tomorrows-collectibles/

- Konkr Pocket Advance impressions: https://youtu.be/SEoiD8NVvVw?si=qG7UNibtRlKlxXNU

- Anbernic RG55G1 review: https://youtu.be/RAhvX0aUEjQ?si=AYxnWyaeNBeqEgPe

- Retroid Pocket Nova starter guide: https://youtu.be/1lD4LYUrVgM?si=eSOE-aEnyg2Lg9x_

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Adam is joined once again by Sean Hollister, Senior Editor at The Verge, to talk about the Xbox Ally X20 stand alone pricing, a recent BIOS update bricking some Legion Gos, a portable SNES player, and first impressions of the OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro.

Read more of Sean's work on https://www.theverge.com/authors/sean-hollister

Timecodes:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:34) - News: Xbox Ally X20 pricing

(00:12:56) - News: Bad Legion Go BIOS update

(00:23:34) - News: Bazzite Deck 44 released

(00:39:20) - News: Nintendo slams more emulators

(00:49:11) - Epilogue SNES/GB Operator shenanigans

(01:00:28) - GameBub final hardware

(01:17:07) - DOOM on a Canon Powershot

(01:20:15) - OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro impresssions

(01:44:23) - Outro

Links:

- Xbox Ally X20 pricing: https://www.theverge.com/games/984139/the-oled-xbox-ally-x20-officially-starts-at-1300

- Bad Legion Go BIOS: https://www.theverge.com/games/983457/lenovo-bad-legion-go-bios-update-bricked

- Bazzite Deck 44 update: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/bazzite-linux-44-for-handhelds-finally-launches-with-some-massive-upgrades/

- Nintendo emulator crack down: https://torrentfreak.com/nintendo-wipes-out-400-switch-emulator-repos-in-single-day-github-sweep/

- Epilogue Operator: https://www.epilogue.co/product/sn-operator

- Sean's Frankenstein video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dclu_AskWRu/

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Adam is once again joined by Mr. Dweeb, aka TechDweeb, to talk about so many things related to the GBA, if the Nova's d-pad is actually an issue, and a surprise D&D campaign.

Check out TechDweeb:

- https://www.youtube.com/c/TechDweeb

- https://techdweeb.straw.page/

Timecodes:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:08:27) - News: Retroid Pocket Nova d-pad noise

(00:21:55) - Brain in a jar

(00:27:54) - Konkr Pocket Advance testing

(00:55:17) - Anbernic RG SP testing

(01:28:22) - GBA love

(02:02:13) - Mini D&D scenario

(02:27:07) - Outro

Links:

- Russ' video in honor of his friend Chris: https://youtu.be/yhiffXx2FmY?si=O5AczZrEoMqOkWy3

- Nova d-pad noise: https://retrohandhelds.gg/is-your-retroid-pocket-nova-d-pad-louder-than-normal-youre-not-alone/

- Brain in a jar: https://youtu.be/sxBNk_ebti4?si=03njkqYW3zi7hZoi

- Konkr Pocket Advance review: https://youtu.be/SJy7QQ6yfeE?si=Pnydpkkljzh-lP-B

- Anbernic RG SP review: https://youtu.be/-1NsWcbE6sQ?si=QJTq5BtiIYTuO_B0

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam are joined by special guest Your Cool Uncle Marisa to chat about all things modding.

Check out Your Cool Uncle Marisa on:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@yourcoolunclemarisa

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/yourcoolunclemarisa

Instagram - @marisamoureau

Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/marisamoureau.com

Timecodes:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:45) - Who is Your Cool Uncle Marisa?

(00:12:42) - Big win for charity!

(00:22:30) - SteamOS Beta update

(00:32:08) - Modding deep dive

(01:08:57) - XTEink X4 love

(01:30:11) - Mangmi Air Y review

(01:40:07) - Retroid Pocket Nova on the bus

(01:55:07) - Anbernic RG SP warmth

(01:59:46) - Anbernic RG Rotate Cannoli

(02:03:39) - Wonderswan Color updates

(02:11:54) - Outro

Links:

- SteamOS Beta 3.8.25: https://retrohandhelds.gg/valve-adds-initial-gamepad-support-for-ayaneo-pocket-s2-in-steamos-beta-3-8-25/

- Mangmi Air Y review: https://youtu.be/wocVYbXuiho?si=4c1RA9VxBW6Yrno7

- PSP Go mod: https://youtu.be/8YHurJPVUYo?si=3sfi42JyFgIbkYXb

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam chat about the Retroid Pocket Nova price bump, further details of the Konkr Pocket Advance, the announcement of the GPD Win Max 3, and plenty more Anbernic testing.

Timecodes:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:09:38) - News: Nova price bump

(00:14:28) - News: Konkr Pocket Advance specs

(00:23:04) - News: GPD Win Max 3 details

(00:32:12) - Retroid Pocket Nova testing

(00:50:55) - Anbernic RG Rotate impressions

(00:59:28) - Anbernic RG SP impressions

(01:13:24) - Sniff test

(01:18:58) - Q: Game stores in Bay Area

(01:23:59) - Q: Gaming PC Build advice

(01:32:44) - Follow ups

(01:39:10) - Outro

Links:

- Bay Area Electronics Flea Market: https://www.electronicsfleamarket.com/

- Cool Uncle Marissa will join us next week: https://www.youtube.com/@yourcoolunclemarisa

- RP Nova price increase: https://videocardz.com/newz/retroid-pocket-nova-becomes-one-of-first-handheld-hit-by-new-qualcomm-chipset-costs

- New Konkr Pocket Advance details: https://retrohandhelds.gg/ayaneo-shares-some-additional-details-on-the-konkr-pocket-advance-including-a-live-order-page/

- GPD Win Max 3: https://www.gpd.hk/gpdwinmax3

- Retroid Pocket Nova review: https://youtu.be/QntymbB9a2Q?si=QaHfU6phRGYJTl4b

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ answers a flurry of questions Adam has about the Anbernic RG SP, some new thoughts on the Nova and Super Pocket, and Adam continues to gush about the Neo Geo Pocket Color.

Timecodes:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:07:54) - News: Logitech G Cloud 2

(00:13:08) - News: Electronics Flea Market

(00:18:15) - Anbernic RG SP

(00:46:51) - Retroid Pocket Nova

(00:54:44) - Evercade & Super Pocket

(01:09:17) - Neo Geo Pocket Color

(01:28:30) - Q: 8 or 12GB Nova?

(01:36:11) - Q: Claw 8 EX or Xbox Ally X20?

(01:45:58) - Q: Emulation or native hardware?

(01:56:37) - Outro

Links:

- Logitech G Cloud 2: https://www.theverge.com/games/971651/logitech-handheld-business-g-cloud-robin-piispanen-interview

- RG SP review: https://youtu.be/Ac2GW3BJSjE?si=G-1R8uSYu7U8kang

- RP Nova impressions: https://youtu.be/usQQ42egzus?si=kjQMQdbgKAULQ4iW

- Claw 8 EX vs Xbox Ally X20: https://youtu.be/5C66h1fFPqA?si=dQAfVN1TkCPkJOIz

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam dive deep into Retroid Pocket Nova testing, Anbernic and Konkr news, and Adam's newfound love of the Neo Geo Pocket Color.

Timecodes:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:09:26) - News: Anbernic RG SP

(00:17:04) - News: Konkr Pocket Advance

(00:25:24) - News: Real Steam Deck Sniffer

(00:29:17) - Retroid Pocket Nova

(01:01:01) - Hyper Mega Tech Super Pocket Rare Edition

(01:12:03) - Neo Geo Pocket Color

(01:25:04) - Q: Russ current books?

(01:30:18) - Q: Tried Winhanced?

(01:37:58) - Q: Steam Machine or Claw 8 EX?

(01:52:25) - Outro

Links:

- Anbernic RG SP: https://retrododo.com/anbernic-reveals-new-slimlined-rg-sp-retro-handheld/

- Konkr Pocket Advance: https://retrohandhelds.gg/konkr-pocket-advance-announced-with-nothing-more-than-a-render/

- Retro Handhelds editorial: https://retrohandhelds.gg/handheld-makers-need-to-stop-turning-every-new-handheld-into-a-month-long-reveal/

- Steam Deck sniffer: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1381465-the-steamdeck-sniffer#profileId-1429980

- Retroid Pocket Nova first impressions: https://youtu.be/usQQ42egzus?si=77z7DOL3IIOfArtS

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ is back to tell Adam all about his journey and his recent testing of the OneXPlayer 3 and 8BitDo FlipPad, while Adam talks about the new Waterfield Design premium leather case and a foster kitten

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:08:30 - News: Steam Deck replacement parts

00:20:55 - News: Xbox Ally X20 sold separately

00:26:18 - News: 8BitDo FlipPad pre-orders

00:37:27 - New foster kitten

00:40:00 - The gear Russ brought to Australia

00:52:01 - New Waterfield Magnetic Case

01:06:08 - OneXPlayer 3 testing

01:24:55 - Mobapad M12 HD impressions

01:29:36 - Q: First steps for a new (old) handheld

01:40:22 - Outro

Links:

- Initial Steam Deck replacement news: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Repairability-takes-a-hit-Valve-appears-to-discontinue-key-Steam-Deck-replacement-part.1342439.0.html

- Valve comment: https://www.theverge.com/games/966106/valve-ifixit-will-keep-selling-steam-deck-lcd-battery

- Xbox Ally X20 preview: https://www.theverge.com/games/965123/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-oled-preview

- 8BitDo FlipPad pre-orders: https://www.8bitdo.com/flippad/

- Russ travel vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcSxIrjYTCw

- Waterfield magnetic case: https://www.sfbags.com/collections/gaming-cases/products/magnetic-case-for-lenovo-legion-go-2

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Adam and fake Russ (aka TechDweeb) talk about the MagicX 2DS clone, first impressions of the TrimUI Brick Pro, and rant about all the things in our pockets.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:37 - News: Ayaneo Next 2

00:13:06 - News: MagicX 2DS

00:30:11 - News: MagicX Mini 40

00:38:51 - News: Retroid DRAM changes

00:44:02 - PSP updates

00:55:16 - TrimUI Brick Pro first impressions

01:13:52 - Handheld complaints

01:49:00 - Shadow Dark?

Links:

- Ayaneo Next 2: https://shop.ayaneo.com/products/ayaneo-next-2

- MagicX 2DS: https://retrododo.com/magicx-wants-to-build-a-nintendo-2ds-like-handheld-emulator/

- MagicX Mini 40: https://retrohandhelds.gg/magicx-sets-out-new-options-for-the-mini40/

- Retroid DRAM changes: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-5-and-Pocket-Flip-2-get-a-price-increase-but-now-ship-with-more-RAM.1338628.0.html

- TechDweeb rant: https://youtu.be/_vQbajBjRxk?si=Zui581qFDD09X5st

- Shadow Dark: https://youtu.be/s47fjIh2GoQ?si=m0urLb5FS2Ja5vNC

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Adam and Russ cover the (quick) release of the Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2, how OneXPlayer has yet another G3 Extreme device for sale, our thoughts on the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5, and more.

Timecodes:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:03:53) - AYN price increases

(00:08:06) - Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2 release

(00:19:19) - TrimUI Brick details

(00:28:57) - OneXPlayer X2 on sale

(00:40:10) - Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 testing

(01:22:18) - MSI Claw 8 EX further testing

(01:32:19) - Outro

Links:

- AYN pricing: https://www.notebookcheck.net/AYN-announces-new-prices-for-Thor-Odin-3-and-Odin-2-Portal.1330834.0.html

- Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2: https://shop.ayaneo.com/products/ayaneo-pocket-micro-2

- TrimUI Brick details: https://retrohandhelds.gg/trimui-brick-hammer-pro-u-might-be-dead-before-it-even-ships/

- OneXPlayer X2: https://onexplayerstore.com/products/onexplayer-x2-portable-3-in-1-gaming-pc-with-intel%C2%AE-arc%E2%84%A2-g3-extreme-expandable-mini-ssd-slot

- Russ' Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 review:

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Adam and Russ dive deep into their thoughts on the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, how excited Russ is about the Retroid Pocket Nova, how AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 support to RDNA 3 APUs, and more.

Timecodes:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:08:18) - FSR 4.1 on RDNA 3 APUs

(00:17:04) - Official Xbox Handheld branding

(00:19:58) - Anbernic RG 55G1

(00:26:42) - Retroid Pocket Nova

(00:41:52) - Intel Arc G3 Extreme ups & downs

(01:03:44) - MSI Claw 8 EX review

(01:45:58) - Mobapad M12 HD Charging Grip

(01:50:31) - Metal Gear Ac!d replay

(01:58:59) - Outro

Links:

- Jack Huynh X post: https://x.com/jackhuynh/status/2069059207383720091

- FSR 4.1 leaks: https://videocardz.com/newz/valve-leaks-fsr-4-1-for-rdna-3-and-rdna-3-5-gpus-through-proton-experimental

- Xbox Handheld "platform": https://www.tweaktown.com/news/112294/microsoft-adds-xbox-handheld-as-new-platform-for-xbox-joining-consoles-and-pc/index.html

- Anbernic RG 55G1 blog post: https://anbernic.com/blogs/news/anbernic-rg-55g1-first-look

- Retroid Pocket Nova full specs: https://retrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-full-specs-revealed/

- OneXPlayer 3 Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/one-netbook/onexplayer-3-next-gen-3-in-1-ai-gaming-and-productivity-handheld

- Russ' Claw 8 EX review: https://youtu.be/JjMEJhofVzU?si=j9yrD80ogbNIKFsh

- G3 Extreme discussion on TFN: https://www.youtube.com/live/W0o90MgyMTA?si=0ve3QuFfqaEkZ8E2

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ is back from his expedition through Shenzhen to talk about meeting with all the handheld manufactures while Adam waxes poetically about his new PSP 1001.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:07 - News: Claw 8 EX pricing

00:17:05 - Russ' trip

00:34:39 - Shenzhen company tours

01:09:52 - Adam's new PSP 1001

01:23:21 - Zelda Game and Watch

01:26:53 - Outro

Links:

Claw 8 EX pricing: https://videocardz.com/newz/newegg-confirms-msi-claw-8-ex-with-arc-g3-extreme-will-cost-1699

Russ travel log: https://youtu.be/nbpMRDIqt6A?si=Q4SFIdHpzxN9hgXE

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