Expedition: Handheld

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Episode 4: Legion Fold Demo, Switch 2 Update, Open Source Game Bub & More Mar 21, 2026

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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

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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

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Episode 3: Xbox Mode Is Here, Ayaneo Security Discovery & More Mar 14, 2026

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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

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Episode 2: Xbox On Android, Handheld Sizes, Rocknix FTW & More Mar 07, 2026

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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

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Episode 1: Lenovo Commits To Updates, Best Deck Alternative & More Feb 28, 2026

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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&section_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

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What is Expedition: Handheld? Feb 25, 2026

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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.

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