Expedition: Handheld

Adam Patrick Murray, Russ Crandall
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  • Technology
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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. 4d ago

    The Phawx Is Here! Konkr Pocket Block Launch, Duo Lite Ships & More

    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 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. Sep 25

    RP Duo Lite Impressions, Returning The Steam Frame & More

    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 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. Sep 18

    Control Resonant On Handhelds, RG DS Plus Testing, RP Duo Expectations & More

    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 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. Sep 11

    RP Duo Announced, RG DS+ Testing, Game Boy Pocket Discovery & More

    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 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. Sep 5

    Acer's Convertible Handheld, X2 Mini Pro Testing, RP Nova Setup & More

    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_ 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

  6. Aug 29

    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

  7. Aug 21

    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

  8. Aug 14

    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

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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
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Foundry - All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Expedition: Handheld

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