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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · 1d

New video! Here is my in-depth review of the AYN Thor. youtu.be/DeGFRB0Mor8

retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · 10d

Here is my in-depth review of the Lenovo Legion Go 2. It's got all the features we asked for, at a price that nobody wanted. youtu.be/9fm1TwxR_WE

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · 13d

The AYN Thor ended up arriving earlier than expected, here are my initial impressions: youtu.be/B2sUrakqWt0

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · 15d

New video! Here is my review of the GPD Win 5, which is BY FAR the most powerful handheld in the world right now. (Also the priciest.)

Let's dive in: youtu.be/I9XBZgtG-0E

GPD Win 5 Review: Ultimate (Tethered) Power

YouTube video by Retro Game Corps

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · 19d

New video! AYANEO's first "budget" branded handheld reminds me of the Odin 2, but is more powerful and with a better display. And it has an insane starting price of $240, making it one of the most exciting handhelds they've ever made. youtu.be/rw22H2bk0oc

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · 20d

New video! Ever wondered which stylus works best for DS/3DS emulation? Well, I tested a bunch for you. youtu.be/BoYp30Meki0

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · 23d

It's been about four months since the Retroid Pocket Classic released, so here is an update video discussing why it's become my "favorite Game Boy": youtu.be/aFScJixrmRI

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · 25d

New video! Here is my final review of the Anbernic RG476H. It's one of their best-ever handhelds, but whether it's worth buying will really come down to what you want to play, and what you already own. youtu.be/cCx4BpIrTRY

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · 28d

New video! Here is my final review of the AYANEO Pocket DS. It's an excellent (but expensive) Android handheld, and two screens are often better than one. youtu.be/NX90e3h-XOg

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Sep 16

New video! It's easier than ever to play Steam games on Android, complete with cloud saves. It's so seamless that it finally feels like it's worth checking out for everyone, not just those with a PhD in Winlator configuration. youtu.be/uPhMDCA2iEA

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Sep 14

Nothing official but I am expecting around $160

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Sep 14

Here is an early look at the Anbernic RG476H, which feels like a "greatest hits compilation" handheld in the best way. youtu.be/8NfTTpgDSzc

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Sep 13

New video! In a year where everything just gets more expensive, the $50 GameSir X5s feels like a breath of fresh air. Works great on Android, Apple, Windows, and Switch 1&2. Full review: youtu.be/oo-RIoPzpRA

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Sep 11

Here are my first impressions of the AYANEO Pocket DS: youtu.be/XQ4d1rzhofM

HUGE beautiful screens, software is mostly seamless, and it feels high quality. But it's also expensive, bulky, and the controls are a little cramped to make way for that big bottom screen.

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Sep 7

New video! Here is my (long overdue) guide on Beacon Launcher, a simple and snappy frontend launcher for Android-based devices. It can pull images from SteamGridDB, which gives your games a nice custom look: youtu.be/dDIyZBYpdbs

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Sep 4

New video! The Game Bub is a promising new open-source FPGA handheld, focused on GBA but with the potential for additional systems. Here are my initial impressions of this prototype: youtu.be/78HPoapbPVw

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Aug 30

New video! Let's talk about gaming on tablets vs dedicated handhelds: youtu.be/_gH6jupChWs

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Aug 28

Retroid fixed the latency on their dual-screen attachment, but also introduced some compatibility hiccups along the way. One step forward, one step back: youtu.be/k1tmGSGN96g

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Aug 25

Correction: the start time is 9:30PM ET (6:30PM PT)

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Aug 25

If you do happen to pre-order one, I would be very grateful if you used my affiliate link, as that provides me with a small compensation at no extra cost to you. There's a non-affiliate link above if you would prefer to use that!

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Aug 25

The pre-order discount is only $10 per unit, my advice would be to wait until after the first batch of units are in customer's hands if you have concerns about the various hiccups that often come with initial product releases (particularly screen/software bugs or hinge issues).

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Aug 25

I'd only recommend the "Max" ($430) variant if you plan on using it for RAM-intensive functions like Winlator, or if you want that 1TB of internal storage. Emulation generally won't require more than 8GB of RAM (only rarely with Switch or Wii U emulation).

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Aug 25

The Lite and Base only come in black, other tiers will have additional color options. Personally, I am ordering the SD8Gen2 "Pro" ($350) model because I prefer the rainbow color option, and I think that 12GB RAM might give me some extra juice when pushing content to two screens.

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Aug 25

There are two CPU options: the "Lite" SD865 ($250), which is the same processor as the Retroid Pocket 5 and its variants. The other models (Base/Pro/Max) have the SD8Gen2 ($300+), same processor as the Odin 2 devices.

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retrogamecorps.com @retrogamecorps.com · Aug 25

The AYN Thor will go up for pre-order today (25Aug) at 10:30PM ET (7:30PM PT). Their website is now live, but it will say "sold out" until that time. Shipping is expected to start in October. 🧵

Affiliate link: tinyurl.com/ThorRGC
Non-affiliate: www.ayntec.com/products/ayn...

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