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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Going live at 6pm Pacific! Join Stubbs, Andrew, and @RetroTechDadYT as they talk the latest in handheld news from the last week. From Steam Frame impressions to 120hz Retroid Pocket 5's and More! Catch it live tonight www.youtube.com/watch?v=j69w...

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

ALLDOCUBE is back with another 8.8" Android Tablet and brings along 4G LTE dual SIM support! Let's explore the new iPlay 80 Mini Turbo and check out some native Android gaming, emulation, PC gaming, streaming, and plenty more! youtu.be/JylCQi6E2ss @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Livestream on our YT tonight at 8pm pacific with @retrotechdad.bsky.social - lets see what the RG DS Plus can do!

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

👀New video! I went down the Game Boy Advance rabbit hole to find awesome homebrew, crazy ports, lost & unreleased games, and more. Best of all these work on retro handhelds and OG hardware! Check them out here: youtu.be/INaGsnRR400 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

New video! I picked up the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and naturally, I had to throw a controller on it & see what this thing could do. As always, I cover Android games, emulation, PC games, streaming… and that huge 4:3 OLED is ridiculously good for a lot of it! youtu.be/C6rhahzZku8 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This tiny Alienware box was supposed to bring PC gaming into the living room. I used one as my main PC back then, & with all the Steam Machine talk, I had to buy it again. Of course, I tortured it with modern games & emulation. Check it out here! youtu.be/3PN7WsKp_RQ @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Original XBOX emulation on Android is getting REALLY good! I tested nearly 50 games with HakuX on the Retroid Pocket Nova with some very impressive results. As always, I'll have a full setup guide with settings, tips, & a games showcase. Video here: youtu.be/-muXuH_tsBM @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The Retroid Pocket NOVA is finally here with a custom made 4.5" 4:3 AMOLED display that is set to rock the retro handheld world! Join me as we take an in-depth look at the Nova including Android gaming, tons of Emulation, PC gaming, and more! Video: youtu.be/hNTHxsBZDMM @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Weird aspect ratio? No analog sticks? No problem! These Android games from the Google Play Store are a perfect fit for D-pad-only handhelds like the RG Rotate. Latest video is live: youtu.be/Qcp414wCM78?...

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

REDMAGIC is back with a 9” 185Hz OLED gaming tablet that has ridiculous power under the hood. Let's explore the Astra 2 and check out some Android gaming, emulation, PC gaming, and more! Video here: youtu.be/h_OlV_ZtAJQ @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I purchased Walmart's CHEAPEST Desktop PC and tortured it with some PC Gaming and Emulation. Let's find out how far it can go, I mean what's the worst that could happen? 🤣🤣Video here: youtu.be/Qm2sQyqUkUw @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Time to take a look at older piece of high-end tech that once cost ~$1400 back in 2016! 10 years later, I managed to pick up the FIRST ever ROG STRIX Laptop for a whopping $135 & revisited its capabilities with a look at PC gaming & emulation. youtu.be/n-bB7_RQa30 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Walmart's ONN 13.2" Android Tablet Pro is feature packed with a 13.2" 3:2 120Hz screen, stylus support, portable monitor capability, & even a folio case as part of the package. I tested Android gaming, emulation, PC gaming, & streaming! Watch here: youtu.be/ikl5z2HgMSM @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🔥🔥Let's explore an absolute powerhouse that packs the full capabilities of an RTX 5070 (115w) GPU into a laptop. As always, I'll check out some PC gaming and high-end emulation including PlayStation 4. Video here: youtu.be/x2KNsNwa8M0

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I did a thing and bought one of the cheapest "working" laptops I could find on eBay for a whopping $8.00, yes that's the number eight. Join me as I explore the HP Stream 11 and get it game ready: youtu.be/FMCDMgnOjjw @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Going live at 8pm Pacific! Join your usual host @TheTechDweeb with guests @RetroTechDadYT and @RetroLunchTime as they showcase some of their favorite things from hardware to software, and maybe even a game or two! Catch it live tonight! www.youtube.com/watch?v=joMr...

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Going up at 6pm Pacific! Join Stubbs, @RetroTechDadYT @BaldlyRudy and @CyberDopamine_ as they talk about their Computex experience, MSI, Asus, and even more. Catch it at the link below! youtu.be/ETtvaJT9sZ0

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The Steam Deck went from being out of stock to insanely priced. Thankfully, there's an alternative that's readily available, goes on-sale frequently, and is basically a Steam Deck in a different shell. Let's explore this device together... 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣: youtu.be/8z3hqM-Cgfk @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Walmart’s ONN 8.1” Core (2026) is a $138 Android tablet that features an 8.1” 3:2 90Hz screen, Snapdragon 685, and 6GB RAM and is way more interesting than expected. I tested Android gaming, emulation, PC Gaming, and even streaming. Watch here: youtu.be/arkQunFex0g @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Microsoft once made a Surface laptop for the education market so I decided to buy one for cheap. Let's go way beyond the classroom and check out some PC gaming and emulation on it: youtu.be/oeddsfXzxfY @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Walmart’s selling a brand-new Windows laptop for $179… so I bought it and pushed it way past what it was meant to do. I mean, what's the worst that could happen? 😅Let's check out some PC Gaming and Emulation on it: youtu.be/D0-1tQ63jVs @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The PS5 is now a Steam Machine thanks to the Linux-PS5 project. It's now the ultimate console that plays everything including PC Games and Emulation. Let's check out how this all works here: youtu.be/klYCTppC3Uo @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Time to travel back to 1997 & check out the Toshiba Libretto 50CT. It packed a full x86 Windows computer into one of the smallest laptops of the 90s. Let's explore this legend & see why it's so loved for DOS gaming as well as examine emulation & more youtu.be/pH5jXXXzf84 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Going live tonight at 6pm Pacific! Join the RH Team and @RetroTechDadYT as they cover the latest in handheld news. From the Steam Controller and Gameboy Watch to RG Rotate and more. Catch it live tonight! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl3j...

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Let's find out what happens when I browse Amazon and look for the cheapest Windows tablet available. The Fujitsu Stylistic Q5010 is an interesting 2-in-1 that is weirdly awesome and seemingly readily available on the website for a whopping $68. youtu.be/uLQIXIcn1x0 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Let's take a look at an older piece of high-end tech that once cost $2200 back in 2016! 10 years later, I managed to pick up the Razer Blade 14 for a whopping $150 & revisited its capabilities in 2026 with a look at PC gaming & emulation. youtu.be/T45UAjFlqhk @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

ALLDOCUBE is back with the iPlay80 Mini Ultra, which is another 8.8" small form tablet and powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8300. This new version has a lot to live up to coming from last year's iPlay70 Mini Ultra. In-Depth Review here: youtu.be/3q128f1zzbw @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

The #MacBook Neo is Apple's cheapest MacBook ever and is powered by the A18 Pro, which has never been done before. This combination makes it quite intriguing. Let's explore native gaming, PC gaming with crossover, and emulation! youtu.be/r0gWWVnJC_I @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

It's time to return to one of my favorite topics: native Android games on the Play Store! Let's check out some indie games that have been ported to the Google Play Store complete with controller support and perfect for our retro handheld devices! youtu.be/Xn1cRI8SokI @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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RetroHandhelds.gg @retrohandhelds.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Going live at 6pm Pacific! Join in as the RH guys and @RetroTechDadYT go live with the latest in handheld news! From new emulators to new knobs and more. Catch it live tonight! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDEm...

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

🌟🌟Triforce is now on Android with the Dolphin Emulator! It was a joint venture between Nintendo, SEGA, & Namco based on Gamecube. It didn't have lots of games but it's still worth exploring. Let's go over the setup & check it out! youtu.be/foinaXkwFvw @retrohandhelds.bsky.social @dolphin-emu.org

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

New video! There's a sad reality that many great games available today will be gone tomorrow. Let's check out 10 PC games you can’t buy anymore running on Android handhelds with Gamehub. As always, there's full settings and a games showcase! youtu.be/EhunUQxCv94 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The Retroid Pocket 6 is here and features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which makes it one of the best price to performance values in the Android handheld space. Let's check out Android & PC Gaming, Emulation, Teardown & a whole lot more! youtu.be/7vZqMIX6O3o @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

GameHub allows you to play your PC Games on an Android device. In this video, we'll go over the setup & install, do a fun comparison between the Snapdragon 865, G2 Gen 2, 8 Gen 2, & 8 Elite plus a games showcase! There's something for everyone! youtu.be/6Bw4WXBkVMs @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Let's check out the possibility of 3DS Emulation with Azahar on Anbernic's new dual-screen handheld, the RG DS. We will explore the capabilities of the RG DS & go over the setup process of Azahar for Android --- complete with a 20+ games showcase! youtu.be/xGGD6TTu3D8 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The Odin 3 is the latest Android based handheld from AYN and features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Let's take a VERY deep dive and explore everything from Android & PC Gaming to Emulation, benchmarks, a teardown, & more! youtu.be/NHu7llKrLWo @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

REDMAGIC is back with their latest phone, the 11 Pro, which features for the first time ever, liquid cooling and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Join me as we take a look at the 11 Pro including Android gaming, PC gaming, and emulation! youtu.be/XE1ZUlQGL8s @redmagicgaming.bsky.social #redmagic

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

The perfect follow-up to the base Xbox Ally review, it's now time for a VERY in-depth review of the Xbox Ally X! We've got benchmarks, a "mini" teardown (with button swap?), PC gaming, emulation, & more! Watch here: youtu.be/WVGXk_b1ox8 @asusrog.bsky.social @xbox.com @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

It's time to go in-depth with the new ROG XBOX ALLY, which is the entry model designed to bring "handheld freedom for everyone." I'll cover everything from benchmarks, PC gaming, emulation, and more! youtu.be/pg9GceF7no4 @asusrog.bsky.social @retrohandhelds.bsky.social @xbox.com

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

The new Anbernic RG476H inspired me to go back and check out PlayStation Vita Emulation using Vita3K for Android. The RG476H is powered by the UNISOC T820, which has been seen in many handhelds by Anbernic. The results are better than expected! youtu.be/DUaxJlqvlWo @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Let's check out PlayStation 3 emulation on Android with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This has been in the making for almost 2 months now, testing more than 100 games on PS3. Despite RPCSX being early in development, results are impressive! Video here: youtu.be/z-muP2lR_B0 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

MANGMI Air X is a budget (under $90) handheld that features a 5.5" 16:9 1080p display with the Snapdragon 662. Performance was better than expected with PlayStation 2 Emulation. Let's check out 50+ games complete with the usual guide & settings: youtu.be/BXUdRecUSxk @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

The Air X is a budget handheld from newcomer, MANGMI that has a 5.5" 16:9 1080p display with the Snapdragon 662. It has the potential to disrupt with some great features including better than usual PSP emulation performance. Join me as we dive in: youtu.be/rIUjLkXKBgU @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Time to explore Switch emulation with Eden & the Dimensity 8300 on the new Anbernic RG477M & RG557. I'll walk you through install, provide tips, & cover 30+ games with settings. The results are pretty impressive with some games running up to 120fps! youtu.be/0MAXGUi56Aw @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Lenovo is back with the updated Legion Y700 (Gen4) Tablet powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite. We now have a DEDICATED controller for the tablet: Legion G9 Gaming Controller. We get a 2 for 1 review complete with Android gaming & emulation: youtu.be/o2kg4Cr7ZQY @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Thanks to the amazing efforts by the community over at MuOS Discord, Gamecube emulation with Dolphin is a reality on the Anbernic RG "XX" lineup of devices with the H700. I'll go through the setup process complete with the usual games showcase here: youtu.be/rnsNVPfQ2xw @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

New video! The REDMAGIC Astra is a compact Android tablet that features a 9.06" OLED Display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and is an absolute price to performance value for Android gaming and emulation. Check it out here: youtu.be/fXShYHPdPeE @retrohandhelds.bsky.social @redmagicgaming.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

New Video! The arrival of Anbernic's RG Slide brings an opportunity to check out some premium Android games that make use of its unique form factor. These games are also great with tablets, phones, and anything that's got a touchscreen. Check it out: youtu.be/ZrVpgHyN6g4 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

I was inspired by the new Anbernic RG Slide to go back & check out PlayStation 3 emulation with RPCSX on all the handhelds powered by the Unisoc T820. I was pleasantly surprised that anything could run at all... Setup, Tips, & gameplay showcase here: youtu.be/uZQCOw7IOFM @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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Retro Tech Dad @retrotechdad.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

New Video! The HEADWOLF FPAD7 is a budget priced, small form factor tablet that is surprisingly more capable than some of its competition in the space. Join me as I explore native Android gaming, emulation, and more! youtu.be/aIMjBIBk8fQ @retrohandhelds.bsky.social

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