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I sat down to make a 20-minute Retroid Pocket Mini V2 video, talking about all the things I like about this new version. Instead I accidentally made a 45-minute in-depth review, whoopsie: https://youtu.be/DqoQ-O_RKLc

Russ Crandall 2d ago

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

Russ Crandall 4d ago

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

Russ Crandall 6d ago

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

Russ Crandall May 27

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

Russ Crandall May 24

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

Russ Crandall May 22

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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Russ Crandall May 20

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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Russ Crandall May 19

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

Russ Crandall May 18

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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