Expedition: Handheld

Adam Patrick Murray, Russ Crandall
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Each week Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall guide you through the wild world of handheld gaming devices both old and new. From the latest news to in-depth testing, they take you on a journey of discovery. Whether you're looking to upgrade or get the most out of your devices, let this podcast show you the way.

  1. 5 days ago

    X2 Mini Pro Impressions, Xbox Ally X20 Pricing, Bazzite Deck 44 & More

    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/ Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 21 Aug

    Nova D-pad Noise, Pocket Advance Testing, Lot's Of GBA Love & More

    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 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 14 Aug

    Modding Deep Dive With Your Cool Uncle Marisa

    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 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 7 Aug

    Nova Price Bump, Further RG SP Testing, Win Max 3 Details & More

    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 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 1 Aug

    RG SP vs GBA SP, New Nova Thoughts, Claw 8 EX vs Xbox Ally X20 & More

    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 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 25 July

    Pocket Nova Exploration, New GBA Clones, Neo Geo Pocket Love & More

    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 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Music by Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 18 July

    OneXPlayer 3 Testing, 8BitDo FlipPad Impressions & More

    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 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 11 July

    MagicX 2DS Plans, TrimUI Brick Pro Impressions, Rants & More

    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 Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= PCWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PCWorld Website: https://www.pcworld.com/ Newsletter: https://www.pcworld.com/newsletters ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps ============ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Each week Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall guide you through the wild world of handheld gaming devices both old and new. From the latest news to in-depth testing, they take you on a journey of discovery. Whether you're looking to upgrade or get the most out of your devices, let this podcast show you the way.

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  • Creator
    Adam Patrick Murray, Russ Crandall
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
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