Retro Tech Dad
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REDMAGIC is back with their latest phone, the 11 Pro, which features for the first time ever, liquid cooling and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Join me as we take a look at the 11 Pro including Android gaming, PC gaming, and emulation! youtu.be/XE1ZUlQGL8s @redmagicgaming.bsky.social #redmagic
REDMAGIC is back with their latest phone, the 11 Pro, which features for the first time ever, liquid cooling and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Join me as we take a look at the 11 Pro including Android gaming, PC gaming, and emulation! youtu.be/XE1ZUlQGL8s @redmagicgaming.bsky.social #redmagic
November 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
REDMAGIC is back with their latest phone, the 11 Pro, which features for the first time ever, liquid cooling and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Join me as we take a look at the 11 Pro including Android gaming, PC gaming, and emulation! youtu.be/XE1ZUlQGL8s @redmagicgaming.bsky.social #redmagic
The perfect follow-up to the base Xbox Ally review, it's now time for a VERY in-depth review of the Xbox Ally X! We've got benchmarks, a "mini" teardown (with button swap?), PC gaming, emulation, & more! Watch here: youtu.be/WVGXk_b1ox8 @asusrog.bsky.social @xbox.com @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The perfect follow-up to the base Xbox Ally review, it's now time for a VERY in-depth review of the Xbox Ally X! We've got benchmarks, a "mini" teardown (with button swap?), PC gaming, emulation, & more! Watch here: youtu.be/WVGXk_b1ox8 @asusrog.bsky.social @xbox.com @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
It's time to go in-depth with the new ROG XBOX ALLY, which is the entry model designed to bring "handheld freedom for everyone." I'll cover everything from benchmarks, PC gaming, emulation, and more! youtu.be/pg9GceF7no4 @asusrog.bsky.social @retrohandhelds.bsky.social @xbox.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It's time to go in-depth with the new ROG XBOX ALLY, which is the entry model designed to bring "handheld freedom for everyone." I'll cover everything from benchmarks, PC gaming, emulation, and more! youtu.be/pg9GceF7no4 @asusrog.bsky.social @retrohandhelds.bsky.social @xbox.com
The new Anbernic RG476H inspired me to go back and check out PlayStation Vita Emulation using Vita3K for Android. The RG476H is powered by the UNISOC T820, which has been seen in many handhelds by Anbernic. The results are better than expected! youtu.be/DUaxJlqvlWo @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The new Anbernic RG476H inspired me to go back and check out PlayStation Vita Emulation using Vita3K for Android. The RG476H is powered by the UNISOC T820, which has been seen in many handhelds by Anbernic. The results are better than expected! youtu.be/DUaxJlqvlWo @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
Let's check out PlayStation 3 emulation on Android with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This has been in the making for almost 2 months now, testing more than 100 games on PS3. Despite RPCSX being early in development, results are impressive! Video here: youtu.be/z-muP2lR_B0 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Let's check out PlayStation 3 emulation on Android with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This has been in the making for almost 2 months now, testing more than 100 games on PS3. Despite RPCSX being early in development, results are impressive! Video here: youtu.be/z-muP2lR_B0 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
MANGMI Air X is a budget (under $90) handheld that features a 5.5" 16:9 1080p display with the Snapdragon 662. Performance was better than expected with PlayStation 2 Emulation. Let's check out 50+ games complete with the usual guide & settings: youtu.be/BXUdRecUSxk @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
MANGMI Air X is a budget (under $90) handheld that features a 5.5" 16:9 1080p display with the Snapdragon 662. Performance was better than expected with PlayStation 2 Emulation. Let's check out 50+ games complete with the usual guide & settings: youtu.be/BXUdRecUSxk @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
The Air X is a budget handheld from newcomer, MANGMI that has a 5.5" 16:9 1080p display with the Snapdragon 662. It has the potential to disrupt with some great features including better than usual PSP emulation performance. Join me as we dive in: youtu.be/rIUjLkXKBgU @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Air X is a budget handheld from newcomer, MANGMI that has a 5.5" 16:9 1080p display with the Snapdragon 662. It has the potential to disrupt with some great features including better than usual PSP emulation performance. Join me as we dive in: youtu.be/rIUjLkXKBgU @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
Time to explore Switch emulation with Eden & the Dimensity 8300 on the new Anbernic RG477M & RG557. I'll walk you through install, provide tips, & cover 30+ games with settings. The results are pretty impressive with some games running up to 120fps! youtu.be/0MAXGUi56Aw @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Time to explore Switch emulation with Eden & the Dimensity 8300 on the new Anbernic RG477M & RG557. I'll walk you through install, provide tips, & cover 30+ games with settings. The results are pretty impressive with some games running up to 120fps! youtu.be/0MAXGUi56Aw @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
Lenovo is back with the updated Legion Y700 (Gen4) Tablet powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite. We now have a DEDICATED controller for the tablet: Legion G9 Gaming Controller. We get a 2 for 1 review complete with Android gaming & emulation: youtu.be/o2kg4Cr7ZQY @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Lenovo is back with the updated Legion Y700 (Gen4) Tablet powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite. We now have a DEDICATED controller for the tablet: Legion G9 Gaming Controller. We get a 2 for 1 review complete with Android gaming & emulation: youtu.be/o2kg4Cr7ZQY @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
Thanks to the amazing efforts by the community over at MuOS Discord, Gamecube emulation with Dolphin is a reality on the Anbernic RG "XX" lineup of devices with the H700. I'll go through the setup process complete with the usual games showcase here: youtu.be/rnsNVPfQ2xw @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Thanks to the amazing efforts by the community over at MuOS Discord, Gamecube emulation with Dolphin is a reality on the Anbernic RG "XX" lineup of devices with the H700. I'll go through the setup process complete with the usual games showcase here: youtu.be/rnsNVPfQ2xw @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
New video! The REDMAGIC Astra is a compact Android tablet that features a 9.06" OLED Display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and is an absolute price to performance value for Android gaming and emulation. Check it out here: youtu.be/fXShYHPdPeE @retrohandhelds.bsky.social @redmagicgaming.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
New video! The REDMAGIC Astra is a compact Android tablet that features a 9.06" OLED Display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and is an absolute price to performance value for Android gaming and emulation. Check it out here: youtu.be/fXShYHPdPeE @retrohandhelds.bsky.social @redmagicgaming.bsky.social
New Video! The arrival of Anbernic's RG Slide brings an opportunity to check out some premium Android games that make use of its unique form factor. These games are also great with tablets, phones, and anything that's got a touchscreen. Check it out: youtu.be/ZrVpgHyN6g4 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
New Video! The arrival of Anbernic's RG Slide brings an opportunity to check out some premium Android games that make use of its unique form factor. These games are also great with tablets, phones, and anything that's got a touchscreen. Check it out: youtu.be/ZrVpgHyN6g4 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
I was inspired by the new Anbernic RG Slide to go back & check out PlayStation 3 emulation with RPCSX on all the handhelds powered by the Unisoc T820. I was pleasantly surprised that anything could run at all... Setup, Tips, & gameplay showcase here: youtu.be/uZQCOw7IOFM @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I was inspired by the new Anbernic RG Slide to go back & check out PlayStation 3 emulation with RPCSX on all the handhelds powered by the Unisoc T820. I was pleasantly surprised that anything could run at all... Setup, Tips, & gameplay showcase here: youtu.be/uZQCOw7IOFM @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
New Video! The HEADWOLF FPAD7 is a budget priced, small form factor tablet that is surprisingly more capable than some of its competition in the space. Join me as I explore native Android gaming, emulation, and more! youtu.be/aIMjBIBk8fQ @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
New Video! The HEADWOLF FPAD7 is a budget priced, small form factor tablet that is surprisingly more capable than some of its competition in the space. Join me as I explore native Android gaming, emulation, and more! youtu.be/aIMjBIBk8fQ @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
New video! Let's take a look at RPCSX on the Anbernic RG557 which is powered by the Dimensity 8300. RPCSX is a fairly new emulator that lets us enjoy some PlayStation 3 games on Android! Check it out here: youtu.be/GCjbqrcf9F0 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
New video! Let's take a look at RPCSX on the Anbernic RG557 which is powered by the Dimensity 8300. RPCSX is a fairly new emulator that lets us enjoy some PlayStation 3 games on Android! Check it out here: youtu.be/GCjbqrcf9F0 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
New video! A bit unusual, but the new Retroid Pocket Classic does better with Switch emulation than expected. There are a TON of great d-pad only games that work great here. 30 Games Showcase + Setup, Tips, and More: youtu.be/KGbWI_eXhr4 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
New video! A bit unusual, but the new Retroid Pocket Classic does better with Switch emulation than expected. There are a TON of great d-pad only games that work great here. 30 Games Showcase + Setup, Tips, and More: youtu.be/KGbWI_eXhr4 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
New Video! @redmagicgaming.bsky.social is back with their latest entry, the REDMAGIC 10 Air which is a THINNER, LIGHTER & CHEAPER gaming focused Android based device with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Let's check out gaming, emulation, & more here: youtu.be/y0oiKy6Tjl0 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
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April 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
New Video! @redmagicgaming.bsky.social is back with their latest entry, the REDMAGIC 10 Air which is a THINNER, LIGHTER & CHEAPER gaming focused Android based device with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Let's check out gaming, emulation, & more here: youtu.be/y0oiKy6Tjl0 @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
New Video and something a little different! The iPlay70 Mini Ultra from ALLDOCUBE packs quite the punch in a small form tablet with an 8.8" 144Hz 16:10 display and the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. Full video with benchmarks, gaming, emulation, & more! youtu.be/GmwnR37apsA @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
April 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
New Video and something a little different! The iPlay70 Mini Ultra from ALLDOCUBE packs quite the punch in a small form tablet with an 8.8" 144Hz 16:10 display and the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. Full video with benchmarks, gaming, emulation, & more! youtu.be/GmwnR37apsA @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
The ABXYLUTE One Pro, is a follow-up to their Android-based streaming focused handheld. This time, the One Pro is being positioned as the "all-in-one" handheld with more power & upgraded analog sticks. In-depth early look with emulation & more: youtu.be/-raegMXZO-c @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The ABXYLUTE One Pro, is a follow-up to their Android-based streaming focused handheld. This time, the One Pro is being positioned as the "all-in-one" handheld with more power & upgraded analog sticks. In-depth early look with emulation & more: youtu.be/-raegMXZO-c @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
I've always had a soft spot for low-powered & budget chipsets. @intel returns with a refresh known as "Twin Lake". Let's explore the capabilities of Intel's N150 specifically with DDR5 RAM & check out some PC Gaming & Emulation: youtu.be/7lvwB6M5N-c @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I've always had a soft spot for low-powered & budget chipsets. @intel returns with a refresh known as "Twin Lake". Let's explore the capabilities of Intel's N150 specifically with DDR5 RAM & check out some PC Gaming & Emulation: youtu.be/7lvwB6M5N-c @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
New video! The Legion Go S is an interesting device, but at its current price with the Windows ver, it doesn't make a lot of sense. Let's see what Bazzite can do, which might give us an idea of what to expect when the Steam OS version drops in May: youtu.be/tAxG8yA_jCI @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
February 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
New video! The Legion Go S is an interesting device, but at its current price with the Windows ver, it doesn't make a lot of sense. Let's see what Bazzite can do, which might give us an idea of what to expect when the Steam OS version drops in May: youtu.be/tAxG8yA_jCI @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
MSI claws back with their updated Claw 7 AI+ A2VM, which is now powered by the impressive "Lunar Lake" Core Ultra 7 258V from Intel. This second generation model brings some refinements and packs quite the punch. Review here: youtu.be/U4vklgtPigc @retrohandhelds.bsky.social @msigaming.bsky.social
February 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
MSI claws back with their updated Claw 7 AI+ A2VM, which is now powered by the impressive "Lunar Lake" Core Ultra 7 258V from Intel. This second generation model brings some refinements and packs quite the punch. Review here: youtu.be/U4vklgtPigc @retrohandhelds.bsky.social @msigaming.bsky.social
🔥🔥 A triumphant return to Winlator, this time on the Odin 2 family of handhelds and specifically the new Odin 2 Portal. The results are AWESOME. Full guide with tips and gameplay showcase here: youtu.be/Ib1y-W8CLrc @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🔥🔥 A triumphant return to Winlator, this time on the Odin 2 family of handhelds and specifically the new Odin 2 Portal. The results are AWESOME. Full guide with tips and gameplay showcase here: youtu.be/Ib1y-W8CLrc @retrohandhelds.bsky.social
New Video! Join me as we explore the Odin 2 Portal, which joins the Odin 2 family with a 7" OLED 120Hz Display and still packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. We'll go through a teardown, check out some Switch and Winlator, and so much more! youtu.be/QwMzobPhWlQ
January 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
New Video! Join me as we explore the Odin 2 Portal, which joins the Odin 2 family with a 7" OLED 120Hz Display and still packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. We'll go through a teardown, check out some Switch and Winlator, and so much more! youtu.be/QwMzobPhWlQ
🔥RPCS3 on the Retroid Pocket 5 and Mini!🔥Definitely temper your expectations, but the results are still impressive! Thanks to the awesome team Rocknix and RPCS3. Full setup guide for Rocknix + RPCS3 and gameplay showcase here: youtu.be/YbWagCVF2G0
December 30, 2024 at 4:50 PM
🔥RPCS3 on the Retroid Pocket 5 and Mini!🔥Definitely temper your expectations, but the results are still impressive! Thanks to the awesome team Rocknix and RPCS3. Full setup guide for Rocknix + RPCS3 and gameplay showcase here: youtu.be/YbWagCVF2G0