Russ Crandall

@retrogamecorps
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Hey everybody, this is Russ from Retro Game Corps.
🎥 Retro handheld YouTube videos
🕹Emulation setup guides
https://allmylinks.com/retrogamecorps

Even though spring technically ended yesterday, here is my Spring 2025 playlist! Every quarter I try to round up some songs I've been listening to, a collection of new and old favorites.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fmGz5xnEkU6n1HljdOidF?si=0OBYtM5GT_2yXTH_ybMw2g
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/spring-2025/pl.u-V51B7HXm1Yd
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/browse/VLPLLaKWxsubf0TI82YPazsyeCdnM8DzXWTO

I have a YouTube channel where I collect all of these playlists, check it out: https://www.youtube.com/@RetroGameCorpsPlaylists/playlists

New video! Here is my review of the new 8BitDo R8 Retro Mouse, which looks weird but is actually pretty cool. https://youtu.be/LjL56nlvhDQ
NVIDIA GeForce Now's native Steam Deck app is now available, and I've been messing with a preview version for the past couple weeks. Here is a breakdown of the streaming service and how I've been using it on my Deck: https://youtu.be/h-u75yyGDGg
New video! Here is how to properly set up retro gaming on the Apple TV 4K via RetroArch, with cloud sync for your games/saves. This is a very capable emulation console (same chip as the iPhone 14), all the way up through PSP and Saturn: https://youtu.be/KxcBHevoqhE
New video! Here is my three-year retrospective on the Steam Deck, which I consider to be one of the best gaming purchases I've made over the past decade: https://youtu.be/NnZzvvqTEwk
New video! Here are my first impressions of the Anbernic RG34XXSP, which feels like a handheld going through an identity crisis. https://youtu.be/ChQ88Uf9W2E
Anbernic RG34XXSP: What is Going On Here?

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There are a ton of 3D-printed handheld grip options on Etsy, and many of them can really enhance a device's ergonomics. Here is a roundup of some of my favorites, and what makes them stand out: https://youtu.be/oCLgDN93v3U
My Favorite 3D-printed Handheld Grips

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After months of requests, Retroid is now offering an official grip for the Retroid Pocket 5. It comes in three colors: black, purple, and transparent white. Price is $15 plus shipping.

Affiliate link: https://tinyurl.com/RP5grips
Non-affiliate: https://www.goretroid.com/collections/frontpage/products/retroid-official-grip-for-rp5

Of note, there are lots of great community 3D-printed options out there too. I have a video coming out tomorrow talking about some of them!

Retroid Official Grip for RP5

If you've ever had sleepless nights wondering which Odin 2 handheld is the best for you, fear not: today's video solves your dilemma. Let's break it down with spreadsheets and Venn diagrams: https://youtu.be/c8bdfQENUDw
Which Odin 2 is Best? OG vs Mini vs Portal Comparison

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PowKiddy V90S is up for pre-order ($40 with code V90SGOOD). Allwinner A133 chip (similar to Anbernic XX devices), 1GB RAM, 3.5" 480p screen, 3000mAh battery. Sadly it does not have built-in WiFi.

Affiliate link: https://tinyurl.com/PKV90S
Non-affiliate: https://powkiddy.com/products/pre-sale-powkiddy-v90s-handheld-game-console

Note that for US customers they are asking a $10 shipping fee to cover tariffs.

Pre-sale:POWKIDDY V90S Handheld Game Console

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Handhelds have come a LONG way over the past five years, but the evolution has been somewhat gradual. Let's take a look at how much things have changed since I first jumped into this hobby in 2020: https://youtu.be/zU_jCXgqQMQ