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:

- 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:

- FSR 4.1 leaks:

- Xbox Handheld "platform":

- Anbernic RG 55G1 blog post:

- 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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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ is still on his own expedition in China so Adam brings on historian/collector Steve Lin of the Video Game History Foundation who shows off some of the dumbest handhelds of all time including the Game.com, Gizmondo, and more.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:57 - Who is Steve Lin?

00:12:20 - News: AYN price increases

00:19:00 - News: Ayaneo Pocket Play hands-on

00:26:31 - News: TRIMUI Brick Hammer Pro

00:32:19 - News: RG Rotate Quickdraw game

00:35:21 - Adam's trip back from Taiwan

00:40:09 - Show & tell: Mega Duck/Cougar Boy

00:47:55 - Show & tell: Game.com

00:55:17 - Show & tell: Ngage

01:00:43 - Show & tell: Gizmondo

01:10:38 - Zelda Game & Watch mod

01:18:18 - Is modding ok?

01:22:45 - Xreal 1S

01:29:08 - Acegamer T50

01:32:26 - Surprise launch PSP 1001

01:44:52 - Q&A

01:51:23 - Outro

Links:

- Video Game History Foundation: https://gamehistory.org/

- AYN prices:

- Trimui Brick Hammer Pro: https://retrododo.com/trimui-officially-reveals-brick-hammer-pro-u-brick-pro-handhelds

- RG Rotate Quickdraw: https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/1to2unk/made_a_wildwest_quickdraw_microgame_in_godot_for/

- Zelda Game & Watch mod: https://youtu.be/8YIHjUM8Qms?si=H3yWcrcdiY7eQXJ1

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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 once again reporting on Computex 2026 from Taipei, Taiwan. At this point they have tried every major handheld announced during the show and even have done a bit of exploring used game stores.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:05 - MSI Claw 8 EX AI impressions

00:16:31 - Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 impressions

00:24:10 - OneXPlayer 3 impressions

00:42:23 - Intel G3 Extreme info

00:48:10 - Taipei adventures

01:16:30 - Outro and next adventures

Links:

- OneXPlayer 3: https://youtu.be/uNrFnrCGXkA?si=yZ79aRLyROsPMtIk

- Xbox Ally X20: https://youtu.be/8e90FSu8Mok?si=pDQCFSoxxbYJ8_al

- Claw 8 EX vs Ally X20: https://youtu.be/5C66h1fFPqA?si=dSxLw6KvmuY2bipA

- Predator Atlas 8 & Nitro Blaze: https://youtu.be/kT3k5k0N-rU?si=X0poMukYUoJqPu3s

- Predator Atlas 8: https://youtu.be/tCunlhT5BGE?si=hpmR1MuYX786re_q

- Russ's MSI Claw 8 EX AI: https://youtu.be/9uI0g_YhHUM?si=9AVZGuma3NWmTN9l

- MSI Claw 8 EX AI teardown: https://youtu.be/7-XY3S15IBg?si=1-U-OLtpJ0IiEcxW

- MSI interview: https://youtu.be/hxOcFCV9VyE?si=0KzEh34pok38wQ0R

- Intel interview: https://youtu.be/XjUUTCLx1kw?si=WwI_CJuYN7vaTBoM

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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 in Taipei, Taiwan to cover the latest handheld news from Computex 2026, including the Intel Arc G3 details so far. They also talk about which handhelds they brought with them and why!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:34 - News: Steam Deck is back in stock...

00:08:16 - News: Intel Arc G3 Extreme

00: 30:13 - News: Acer Nitro Blaze Link

00:36:01 - News: Wildcat Lake

00:38:29 - Russ's travel handhelds

00:55:50 - Adam's travel handhelds

01:21:40 - Outro

Links:

- Steam Deck post: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/672869045073085559

- Intel newsroom:

- Arc G3 breakdown:

- Acer Predator Atlas 8: https://youtu.be/tCunlhT5BGE- OneXPlayer 3: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/one-netbook/onexplayer-3-next-gen-3-in-1-ai-gaming-and-productivity-handheld

- Acer Nitro Blaze Link: https://youtu.be/kT3k5k0N-rU

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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 Xbox Ally sale, new Ayaneo devices, Legion Tab Gen 3 testing, prepping for Computex, and much more.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:25 - News: Xbox Ally sale

00:15:41 - News: New Ayaneo devices

00:27:02 - News: GameMT E5 Modx reveal

00:38:40 - Legion Tab Gen 3 testing

00:53:09 - Computex planning

00:55:26 - Buyers Corner

01:19:18 - Q&A

01:40:19 - Outro

Links:

- Xbox Ally vs Steam Deck debate video: https://youtu.be/C89ha7yRk2U?si=i_XNhRy0dC7oGtEL

- New Ayaneo devices: https://www.ayaneo.com/article/932

- GameMT E5 Modx post: https://x.com/royibeila/status/2056655832792891609

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Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam scrutinize the Lenovo G02, chat about recent handheld testing, talk about the end of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and more.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:49 - News: Lenovo G02

00:16:01 - News: Twilight Princess port

00:24:04 - News: FSR 4.1 announced

00:29:21 - RG Rotate review

00:47:23 - EZ Flash Omega front end

00:52:52 - GameNative testing

01:10:44 - GBA SP mod fail

01:18:48 - Q&A

01:39:32 - SOTN check in

01:52:13 - Outro

Links:

- Legion G02:

- Twilight Princess port:

- FSR 4.1 announcement: https://x.com/jackhuynh/status/2054904153013387273

- DS Style for EZ Flash Omega: https://gbatemp.net/download/ds-style-for-ez-flash-omega-original-and-definitive-edition.39757/

- FunnyPlaying Game Boy Advance SP M2 Kit: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/gba-sp-displays/products/funnyplaying-game-boy-advance-3-0-m2-kit

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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 RG Rotate first impressions, Auto SR testing, the best Switch 2 joy-con replacements, and more.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro + apology

00:06:46 - News: Legion Go 2 price drop

00:11:23 - News: MelonDS update

00:16:10 - WIYP: RG Rotate

00:35:04 - WIYP: Auto SR

00:49:18 - WIYP: Mobapad M12 HD

00:54:59 - WIYP: Game Native

01:11:55 - Buyers Corner

01:28:29 - Q&A

01:45:53 - SOTN check in

01:57:23 - Outro

Links:

- Legion Go 2 price drop: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Legion-Go-2-gets-a-massive-price-cut.1290459.0.html

- RG Rotate video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OaCJlkyNHQ

- Auto SR testing: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3130847/hands-on-windows-dlss-rival-isnt-ready-to-save-handheld-gaming.html

- Mobapad M12 HD: https://www.mobapad.com/products/mobapad-m12-switch-2-joycon

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