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Expedition: Handheld

Expedition: Handheld

Adam Patrick Murray, Russ Crandall

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 13

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Each week Adam and Russ guide you through the wild world of handheld gaming devices. From the latest news to in-depth testing of X86 and emulation devices, 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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Episode 1: Lenovo Commits To Updates, Best Deck Alternative & More

Episode 1

samedi 28 février 2026Duration 01:23:37

Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this first entry Russ and Adam talk about breaking news from Lenovo concerning Legion Go 1 support, debate which handheld is the best Steam Deck alternative, reveal how they play classic games on handhelds, and more. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:30 - Official Lenovo response 00:31:25 - Best Steam Deck alternative 00:44:45 - Classic gaming on handhelds 00:59:11 - Q&A 01:19:12 - Outro Links: - AYN Thor update: https://youtu.be/9b9kuFcFblg?si=laEbE4yrzoQB4bD6 - Comfort grips: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ComfortGrips?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=4300791964&from_page=listing§ion_id=43821169 Podcast feeds: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expedition-handheld/id1880189974 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2K4BzyOSgKr2JrICkrgO6T?si=_QOL6Kj5RkeFgOhNxh5uOQ - Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/1qau3x67 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiZwoK8DQiwxlyjIfjtwxxPwmhrLyTDXT - RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/expeditionhandheld Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup =============

What is Expedition: Handheld?

Episode 1

mercredi 25 février 2026Duration 15:30

Join Adam from PCWorld and Russ from Retro Game Corps on a journey through the world of handheld gaming. In this introduction the guys talk about who they are, why they are doing this, and what you can expect from the podcast overall. Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletter: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup =============

Episode 5: Traveling With Handhelds, eGPU Testing, Ayaneo Does Right & More

Episode 5

samedi 28 mars 2026Duration 01:31:24

Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ is back from vacation and ready to talk about the Ayaneo legacy case program, eGPU testing, whether or not it's worth buying used handhelds, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:52 - Ayaneo legacy case program 00:09:53 - Ayaneo suspends Next 2 00:18:24 - Traveling with handhelds 00:34:00 - eGPU testing 01:03:10 - Buyers Corner 01:16:54 - Q&A 01:26:42 - Outro Links: - Ayaneo legacy case program: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/ayaneo/ayaneo-next-future-windows-handheld-for-aaa-games/updates/28 - Ayaneo Next 2: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/ayaneo/ayaneo-next-2-windows-handheld/updates/3 - Anbernic RG Vita Pro: https://youtu.be/PkZlv8TdrWs?si=TNSA9jPuiV7lFpMZ - The problem with eGPUs: https://youtu.be/3gYUbtfwQK8?si=GnZST_HpRaIzVMf5 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/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps =============

Episode 4: Legion Fold Demo, Switch 2 Update, Open Source Game Bub & More

Episode 4

samedi 21 mars 2026Duration 01:43:29

Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Adam is joined by Sean Hollister from The Verge to get a first look at the Legion Fold, talk about some bits of news, show off an open-source FPGA GBA device called the Game Bub, and more. Check out Sean's work at The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/authors/sean-hollister Follow Sean on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/seanhollister.bsky.social Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:34 - Legion Fold demo 00:28:05 - Anbernic leak 00:34:07 - Switch 2 update 00:40:48 - Playstation Portal update 00:58:04 - What's in your pocket? 01:19:26 - Q&A 01:36:43 - Outro Links: - Anbernic leak: https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/s/MtKbmDYBfM - Switch 2 update: https://www.theverge.com/games/895919/nintendo-switch-2-handheld-boost-mode-update - Playstation Portal update: https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-portal-update-adds-1080p-high-quality-mode-and-refined-streaming-experience-heres-whats-new - Game Bub: https://www.crowdsupply.com/second-bedroom/game-bub Podcast feeds: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expedition-handheld/id1880189974 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2K4BzyOSgKr2JrICkrgO6T?si=_QOL6Kj5RkeFgOhNxh5uOQ - Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/1qau3x67 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiZwoK8DQiwxlyjIfjtwxxPwmhrLyTDXT - RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/expeditionhandheld 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/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps =============

Episode 3: Xbox Mode Is Here, Ayaneo Security Discovery & More

Episode 28

samedi 14 mars 2026Duration 01:48:20

Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam talk about the upcoming Xbox mode and why we already know what it'll be, give security advice concerning the Ayaneo news, and offer plenty of buying advice and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:27 - Xbox mode 00:48:53 - Ayaneo discovery 01:00:43 - Buyers corner 01:17:23 - Glowing phosphors 01:32:47 - Q&A + outro Links: - Project Helix: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3086166/microsoft-outs-xbox-project-helix-we-want-to-break-down-the-artificial-barriers-between-pc-and-console.html - Xbox mode: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3086999/your-windows-11-pc-is-about-to-feel-a-lot-more-like-an-xbox.html - Adam's Xbox prediction: https://youtu.be/21m2SBVitZo - Ayaneo security: https://retrohandhelds.gg/ayaneo-in-the-spotlight-for-the-wrong-reasons-after-ayawindow-discovery/ Podcast feeds: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expedition-handheld/id1880189974 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2K4BzyOSgKr2JrICkrgO6T?si=_QOL6Kj5RkeFgOhNxh5uOQ - Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/1qau3x67 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiZwoK8DQiwxlyjIfjtwxxPwmhrLyTDXT - RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/expeditionhandheld 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/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps =============

Episode 2: Xbox On Android, Handheld Sizes, Rocknix FTW & More

Episode 2

samedi 7 mars 2026Duration 01:54:39

Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam talk about the perfect handheld sizes, the story of Xbox emulators on Android, how Rocknix has saved the day, and more. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:19 - How big is too big? 00:29.39 - Xbox emulator 00:36:44 - What's in your pocket? 01:01:01 - Buyers corner 01:18:46 - Q&A 01:48:35 - Outro Links: - Legion Fold: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3072684/lenovos-new-folding-handheld-gaming-tablet-thing-is-ridiculous.html - Original ThinkPad X1 Fold: https://youtu.be/OAvcmR_2Gow?si=lAt-4Hh5egxdZt-P - Abxylute 3D One: https://youtu.be/m1imLbTl12c?si=Q84mkghW_x5dIzfG - Xbox emulator on Android: https://retrohandhelds.gg/xbox-on-android-is-finally-here-thanks-to-x1-box-and-xemu/ - Rocknix on Anbernic RG DS: https://youtu.be/U0eckrNxbzY?si=7XGMX28m9Wn_L2RP Podcast feeds: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expedition-handheld/id1880189974 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2K4BzyOSgKr2JrICkrgO6T?si=_QOL6Kj5RkeFgOhNxh5uOQ - Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/1qau3x67 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiZwoK8DQiwxlyjIfjtwxxPwmhrLyTDXT - RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/expeditionhandheld 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/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps =============

Episode 12: GBA SP Mod Fail, FSR 4.1 Announced, RG Rotate Plastic VS Metal & More

Episode 12

samedi 16 mai 2026Duration 02:01:23

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: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811973866169.html - Twilight Princess port: https://twilitrealm.dev/ - 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 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/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps =============

Episode 11: RG Rotate Impressions, Auto SR Bummer, Mobapad M12 HD & More

Episode 11

samedi 9 mai 2026Duration 02:03:09

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 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/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps =============

Episode 10: Thor Lite Deep-Dive, Claw 8 EX AI+ Leak, LSFG On Android & More

Episode 10

samedi 2 mai 2026Duration 02:12:23

Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ and Adam dive DEEP into AYN Thor Lite testing, check out MSI Claw EX AI+ leaks, talk more about old school handhelds, and much more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:11:08 - Intel Arc G3 Extreme leak 00:27:52 - C64 and ZX Spectrum handhelds 00:35:36 - LSFG ported to Android 00:40:16 - GB Bridge 00:46:08 - AYN Thor Lite deepdive 01:33:28 - Steam Controller impressions 01:39:27 - EZ Flash Omega Definitive Edition 01:46:00 - Buyers Corner 02:03:27 - SOTN check in 02:06:06 - Outro Links: - Arc G3 Extreme leak: https://www.techpowerup.com/348685/intel-arc-g3-extreme-makes-it-to-handhelds-in-leaked-msi-claw-8-ex-ai-retail-listing - ZX Spectrum & C64 handhelds: https://www.hypermegatech.com/home-computer-handhelds/ - Lossless Scaling Frame Gen on Android: https://github.com/FrankBarretta/LSFG-Android - GB Bridge project: https://retrohandhelds.gg/developer-behind-game-boy-colorization-projects-reveals-groundbreaking-new-emulator/ - Russ' AYN Thor Lite review: https://youtu.be/zeewxpMNMX8?si=z6jr0anX4fjlrTSW 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/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps =============

Episode 9: Thor Storage Downgrade, Homebrew GB Games, and TechDweeb Q&A

Episode 9

samedi 25 avril 2026Duration 01:42:32

Join Expedition: Handheld on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ is joined by special guest TechDweeb to chat about the AYN Thor storage downgrade and what it means for potential buyers, a great bundle of homebrew Game Boy games, and burning questions for the TechDweeb himself. Follow TechDweeb on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TechDweeb Links from the show: - RPCS3 auto-configure: https://x.com/i/status/2044762742666432769 - Handheld Heritage Bundle: https://itch.io/b/3637/handheld-heritage-bundle 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/signup ============= Retro Game Corps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroGameCorps Website: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/retrogamecorps =============

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