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New video! Mangmi is back with two vertical handhelds, the Air Y and Air Y Pro. They each hold their own as price-to-performance champs for under $100 and $200 respectively - as long as you prefer this form factor. youtu.be/wocVYbXuiho

New video! Here is a showcase of emulation on the Steam Machine. It's quite impressive - most games can play upscaled to 4K. And that's about what you'd expect from any mid-range PC, but with all those fun living room vibes. youtu.be/wZ8vg2_miRk

New video! The Anbernic RG SP is an iterative update from its previous clamshells, but better suited for a more genuine GBA experience: 3x integer scale screen, improved controls, and modern conveniences compared to the original GBA SP. youtu.be/Ac2GW3BJSjE

Here are my first impressions of the Retroid Pocket Nova. It's a triumphant return to form, with beautiful details refined across multiple previous iterations: youtu.be/usQQ42egzus

New video! Here are my impressions of the Steam Machine after a week of ownership. The price sucks, but I love having it in my living room: youtu.be/p2xWwM-L83k

New video! The new TrimUI Brick Pro is the bigger brother of the OG Brick, with a couple nice upgrades like a bigger screen and battery, and analog sticks. At the same time, it loses a bit of magic compared to the original. youtu.be/Qu5y6nKeVrI

New video! Six months later, the AYN Odin 3 is my daily driver, and for good reason: it keeps getting better, thanks to software tweaks, driver updates, and Linux compatibility. youtu.be/A3_r3tnbztA

ASUS is launching a new OLED ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld PC, with a bigger and better screen, improved controls, and a translucent black shell. Here are my first hands-on impressions: youtu.be/8e90FSu8Mok

New video! It's been almost a year since the sleek, powerful Anbernic RG477M released, and it remains one of their best-ever handhelds. Here is what it's like to play on one today: youtu.be/EPZw1LpofGI

New video! The Legion Tab Gen 3 is a higher-end gaming tablet (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) that provides a lot of versatility: use it as a tablet in and of itself, or add a controller to make it a big-screen handheld. youtu.be/diHttITrfz8

New video! Here is a comparison of the new Steam Controller and a couple of my favorite $50 third party controllers. It really comes down to whether you plan on remaining in the Steam ecosystem, and how much you use trackpads. youtu.be/zxu28wAxkPc

New video! Here is my in-depth, long term review of the Anbernic RG Rotate, including some tips and tricks to get the most out of this unique screen: youtu.be/3fnO0DLXNVs

New video! Here are my first impressions of the Anbernic RG Rotate: unique form factor, the swivel hinge is clever and satisfying, screen is nice. It's a surprisingly powerful mini Android handheld and fun media player. youtu.be/_OaCJlkyNHQ But strangely, no 3.5mm jack.

New video! PlayTranslate is a new Android app that translates game text in real time. It currently supports 21 source languages and can translate into 59 user languages. Open source and works offline, here is my quick setup guide: youtu.be/Sp0eJZSRQiA

New video! Here is my in-depth review of the new Steam Controller: youtu.be/n4MivhL4ruY

With AYN Thor prices steadily rising, I decided to take a look at the ($250) Thor Lite and how it compares in performance and value. Full review: youtu.be/zeewxpMNMX8

A new fork of NetherSX2 (PS2 emulator on Android) embeds Turnip drivers for Snapdragon devices like the Retroid Pocket 5/6, AYN Thor, and Odin 2/3. It also finally lets you install the app alongside other NetherSX2 installations. Showcase video: youtu.be/zCbn1hhzJRE

Steam on ARM Linux is finally here, and you can try it now on Snapdragon handhelds running ROCKNIX. It has some expected compatibility and UI bugs, but the performance is very promising. Here is my showcase: youtu.be/9XPRBz3aV6s

New video! I'm tired of waiting for the Steam Machine, so I made a video talking about various DIY options and what sort of performance you can expect at different tiers. Just avert your eyes when seeing those 2026 prices (yikes): youtu.be/p65ljgYXRIY

New video! This is the Miniloong Pocket 1, an $80 handheld that came out of nowhere with excellent build quality, nice aesthetic design, solid controls, and a beautiful 4" 720p display. The only thing holding it back is its software. Full review: youtu.be/a1rYVHALObw

There is a new Android frontend called Cannoli, which takes inspiration from MinUI's beautiful simplicity. It's a perfect fit for cheap TV boxes: emulators are bundled in the app, and it hosts its own file server for drag-and-drop setup. Full guide video: youtu.be/ihGr_rzpS0o

New video! I played the most popular PC games on Steam Deck right now, but on an Android handheld running GameNative and GameHub instead. With the exception of AAA titles, just about everything ran great with zero configuration needed. Full breakdown: youtu.be/Q5v10lisr_o

New video! Here is a feature-length comprehensive starter guide for the AYN Thor: youtu.be/lNfo6MkyPpk - Full setup, start to finish - 100% free apps, no Play Store login required - Cocoon as main frontend launcher - Written version: retrogamecorps.com/2025/10/27/d...

New video! Check out this new Pixel Transparency Sunlight Shimmer shader for Game Boy Color. It seeks to mimic playing on an original GBC (non-backlit) panel, including a motion-enabled sunlight reflection effect. Easily set it up with my video guide: youtu.be/Y387hW45FZ4

New video! Here is an emulation showcase for the MacBook Neo: youtu.be/15Ma2hnQIpg It can play just about anything available on MacOS, which ultimately means all your major systems except Xbox/360. Pretty impressive for what is effectively an iPhone chip!

New video! Here is a look at the Anbernic RG Vita Pro. I think it's a good handheld (especially for PSP and local streaming), but its $150 price point just doesn't make sense. youtu.be/PkZlv8TdrWs

So excited to say... I'm the first-ever guest on Expedition: Handheld, a delightfully nerdy handheld gaming podcast from @adampatrickmurray.bsky.social and @retrogamecorps.com! What's that in my hand?? The episode's airing Saturday at 9AM PT / 12PM ET right here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4ku...

New video! Here is a collection of my favorite Sega Genesis games: youtu.be/NSBgMzFQ-2U

New video! Here is a look at Linux running on high-end Android devices like the AYN Thor, Retroid Pocket 6, and more. It doesn't have all the features and functionality of Android, but provides a more straightforward emulation setup experience: youtu.be/hc883Myq1Ik

New video! Here is an in-depth comparison of our current entry-level handheld PC options: youtu.be/U-8uTTaY84Q

Woke up this morning to see the channel reached 800,000 subscribers! Thanks everyone for the support, it means a lot. I'll keep making review and guide videos as long for as you folks keep watching them 😊

New video! With prices on the rise, here are my favorite retro handhelds under $100: youtu.be/h3EdhoI-HCI

New video! Xbox emulation is here on Android, thanks to an unofficial port of Xemu. Here's how to set it up (for free) and what sort of performance you can expect right now: youtu.be/3FLlaGUzm2Q

New video! Stop me if you've heard this one: the AYANEO Pocket S Mini is a high-quality 4:3 handheld with surprisingly poor screen quality that doesn't match its hefty price tag. Full review: youtu.be/lryHp6fuMjg

Episode 1 of Expedition Handheld is out! We discussed future GPU driver support for the Lenovo Legion Go 1, Steam Deck alternatives, and the magic of dual-screen gaming: youtu.be/c3DVpmvF3zc

New video! SpruceOS was recently updated to expand support to more devices, and you can use the same microSD card in all of them. Here's an updated guide and showcase of this simple, beautiful custom launcher: youtu.be/G8BfxAHfp6Q

Big news! I've teamed up with Adam from PCWorld to start a new podcast. It's called Expedition: Handheld, and it will be a weekly audio/video podcast going over handheld news, our own DIY handheld projects, answering FAQs, and more. Trailer: youtu.be/8x1zZvIg2bE

New video! Four months after my review, the AYN Thor just keeps getting better: youtu.be/9b9kuFcFblg

New video! Anbernic has historically made some baffling handheld design choices, and here are some of the strangest: youtu.be/86FjQ3VhH0o

Dolphin emulator now officially supports Nintendo Triforce arcade hardware, including multi-cabinet networking, and it already works on Android. retrohandhelds.gg/dolphin-emul...

Maybe by 2028 I’ll just change my name to Game Corps because we’ll all be playing on (low RAM) original hardware anyway

New video! Here is an updated guide and showcase for GameNative, which has had a ton of recent updates (including GOG and EGS support and game/device-specific pre-configurations). One of my favorite ways to play PC games on Android-based devices: youtu.be/a9ZlYhgnI-g

New video! In their strangest release yet, Anbernic has made the "RG Vita" - a handheld that slightly resembles a PS Vita, that cannot reliably play PS Vita games. But it's great for PSP: youtu.be/r5JOmVXvRH8

New video! Here is my Retroid Pocket 6 starter guide, nearly two hours of step-by-step detail to get this handheld (and others like it) properly configured. youtu.be/tu-5SO1wyrE

New video! Anbernic has released a new controller with some pretty standard PC-friendly features, and a heart rate monitor for some reason. youtu.be/mYmLE8lJ8AU

New video! The Mangmi Pocket Max is a streaming-focused handheld with great components: 7" 1080p AMOLED 144Hz display, Snapdragon 865 chipset, and some roomy controls. It goes on sale later tonight for $199, here is my in-depth review: youtu.be/zDlPCjdOaCM

New video! I tried out some Retroid Pocket 6 accessories. youtu.be/cQtwB917NEI