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
I think we could see a "lite" Steam Deck from Valve at some point, with reduced size, performance, and price. But I think Steam Deck 2 will be x86 with a FAT iGPU (akin to Strix Halo).
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
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at 1080p 120fps is glorious on my Legion Go S (Z1E). No discernible input lag (feels like playing 60fps) or visible artifacts, and buttery smooth visuals.
Examples:
- Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD (Wii U) finally displaying 60fps
- Capping BOTW at 40fps then using LSFG to bump the visuals up to 78fps, nice and smooth
- Metroid Prime Remastered (and other Switch titles) running at 1080p docked mode, 120fps visually
New video! I tested out Lossless Scaling's frame generation (LSFG) on handheld PCs like the Steam Deck. What I found most surprising is how this $7 app enhances emulation in some key ways: youtu.be/oy_aKrvZe2s
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