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TeamRetrogue

@teamretrogue · 7.1K subscribers · 265 videos · English

Welcome! Here at Team Retrogue we like retro games and we like the devices that bring them to us. This channel showcases content specific to retro gaming and…

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Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda Edition: Unboxing and Impressions

1.1K views · 2d ago · 10:02

In this video, Mike unboxes the Zelda Themed Nintendo Switch 2 system. This is a handheld that celebrates 40 years of a video game series that I grew up with...that is very near and dear to my heart...and that is also very hard to find. Let’s take a quick look at how Nintendo is celebrating the Zelda series.

Topics: Unboxing & Device Tour · Why I Prefer the Satisfye Grip · Gameplay & Celebrating 40 Years of Zelda

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Testing Out the TrimUI Brick Pro, RG52 Mini, and More!

600 views · 1w ago · 20:07

In this video, Mike and Nefarious (and Editing Mike) cover some product that has been in the studio patiently waiting for a video. We take a look at the TrimUI Brick Pro, AISLPC RG52 Mini, and Monk GTR Earbuds by Venture Electronics.

Topics: A Broken Monitor by UPERFECT · Monk GTR Earbuds, Supernova, & Megatron by Venture Electronics · Monk GTR Earbuds Sound Test · Megatron & Supernova Sound Test · TrimUI Brick Pro · AISLPC RG52 Mini

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Konkr Pocket Advance Review: Great Screen, TERRIBLE Buttons!

2.8K views · 3w ago · 17:26

In this video, Mike reviews the Konkr Pocket Advance. This could have been a great Game Boy Advance Clone, but shipping delays and mushy buttons make this device fall short of expectations. Video is for educational purposes only.

Topics: Where to Purchase · Specs · Screen Protector Issue · Comparison to Original Unit / Other GBA Clones · Buttons and Hardware Concerns · A Mappable Retroarch Button?

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I Have Some Thoughts on the Anbernic RG DDS

11K views · 3w ago · 10:55

In this video, Mike does a complete 180 and speculates about a handheld that was just announced today: the Anbernic RG DDS. I’m actually very excited about this handheld, but there are a few things I’m concerned with. Video is for educational purposes only.

Topics: Thoughts on the Screens · Performance Speculation · Price Speculation · Everything Else (AI Button, Stylus, & “The Bump”)

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What Makes a Game Real? A Conversation with Stubbs

1.8K views · 1mo ago · 31:36

Nefarious takes charge yet again for another episode of Nefarious Handheld News (NHN). We are joined by Stubbs from @retrohandhelds to talk about what gaming means to us. Do we need to have the physical experience of touching and collecting, is a subscription service the way to go, or are we going to give up on gaming entirely and collect beetles instead?

Topics: Meet George the Beetle · Gaming vs. Collecting & Game Ownership · Can Gaming Handhelds be Nostalgic or Sentimental? · How We See the Future of Gaming?

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Retroid Pocket Duo Lite Essential Tweaks & Optimization Guide

15K views · 1mo ago · 12:09

In this video, Mike gives shows off how he set up his Retroid Pocket Duo Lite. This is an optimization guide with a few tips and tricks designed to get the most out of your Retroid Pocket Duo Lite while we wait for the pro version to ship.

Topics: Written Guide · Disabling Google Services & Apps · Fix the “Brown Tint” Issue · Using Internal Storage vs. SD Card · Emulator Setup (Retroarch, Drastic, Azahar) · Keep a Single Screen Frontend

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Retroid Pocket Duo Lite Review: $149 Bargain or $149 Mistake?

16K views · 1mo ago · 21:17

In this video, Mike gives his final review of the Retroid Pocket Duo Lite. This is an interesting handheld. It does more than you expect, but to get the price down to a dual screen handheld under $200, there’s a lot of sacrifices that had to be made. Is it worth your dollarbucks? Watch and find out.

Topics: Recent Developments · Fixing the Brown Tint Issue · Ghosting Test (Subjective) · Ergonomics & Pocketability · Duo Lite vs. Anbernic RG DS Plus · Dual-Screen Multitasking Problems

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Retroid Pocket Duo Lite First Look: Unboxing & Impressions!

51K views · 1mo ago · 14:09

In this video, Mike gives his first thoughts and initial impressions on the Retroid Pocket Duo Lite. What does Retroid’s first foray into the world of dual-screen handhelds look like, and does this lite model make too many compromises along the way? Watch and find out.

Topics: Where to Purchase · Specs · Unboxing · Hardware, Ergonomics, & Comparisons · Screen Comparisons & Alignment (DS Emulation) · Duo Lite Screen Concerns

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Anbernic RG DS Plus Review: Decent Design, Rough Software

11K views · 1mo ago · 20:33

In this video, Mike reviews the Anbernic RG DS Plus. Does the Plus mean better? Does it mean bigger? Does it just mean....”different”? Watch and find out! Video is for educational purposes only. Other devices mentioned in this video

Topics: Where to Purchase · Specs · Unboxing · Hardware, Ergonomics, & Comparisons · Stock Firmware & DS Emulation Concerns · The Authentic DS Experience vs. the AYN Thor

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Anbernic RG55G1 Review: Budget Snapdragon, Big Compromises

4.2K views · 1mo ago · 14:15

In this video, Mike reviews the Anbernic RG55G1. This is Anbernic’s first Snapdragon handheld, but is the Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 powerful enough to match the awesome hardware Video is for educational purposes only. Other devices mentioned in this video

Topics: Where to Purchase · Specs · Unboxing · Ergonomics & Device Comparisons · Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 Concerns & Custom Drivers · Gamenative PC & Switch Emulation

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Is This the New Budget Laptop Champ of 2026 (MSI Cyborg 15)?

1.6K views · 1mo ago · 15:59

In this video, Mike takes a look at what can be considered a budget laptop in 2026. Does the MSI Cyborg 15 hold up against laptops double the price, or do the compromises cause it to fall flat? Video is for educational purposes only.

Topics: Where to Purchase · Specs · Device Tour · Teardown & Increasing Storage · Synthetic Benchmarks · Gameplay Testing & CPU Throttling on Battery

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Retroid Pocket Nova Review: Is It the Best 4:3 Handheld?

25K views · 2mo ago · 13:00

In this video, Mike finishes his final review on the Retroid Pocket Nova. After a month with the device, a day with a retail Crystal Nova that is now temporarily out of commission, some frustration, and an epiphany, there are a lot of things to say about the Retroid Pocket Nova.

Topics: Button Swap Attempt & Broken Unit Story · Ergo Shell vs. Flat Shell · Is the Nova the Best 4:3 Handheld? · XBox Emulation · Is the Second Screen a Worthwhile Add-On? · Final Thoughts

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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ : Painful Price, AMAZING Performance!

17K views · 2mo ago · 18:21

In this video, Mike reviews MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Mike had a loaner unit. Mike already misses it. Mike is cowered in a corner referring to himself in the third person because he can't afford to buy one right now. Find out why in this video.

Topics: Where to Purchase · Specs · Device Tour · D-Pad Test (Contra / Street Fighter) · Benchmarks vs. XBox Ally X · Battery Test (Final Fantasy XIV)

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Anbernic Finally Made a Great GBA SP Clone (RG SP Review)!

3.9K views · 2mo ago · 14:34

In this video, Mike reviews the Anbernic RG SP. This handheld is a love letter to the Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP, and is an iterative version of last year's Anbernic RG 34XX SP. Does it hold up? Watch and find out! Video is for educational purposes only.

Topics: Where to Purchase · Unboxing · Specs · Device Tour · Button & Hinge Test · Testing Custom Firmware on the RG SP

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The BEST Ways to Play Nintendo Game Boy Games in 2026!

952 views · 3mo ago · 17:17

In this video, Mike takes us back in time to the first true gaming handheld: the Nintendo Game Boy. Mike takes a look at the specifications of the original system and goes over the different ways in which you can enjoy playing the Nintendo Game Boy in 2026....as well as a way to deal with those pesky batteries running out.

Topics: Specs & History of the Game Boy · A Modern Game Boy Battery Solution (Ostation 2 Pro Integration) · Playing Original Game Boy Carts in 2026 (IPS Screen Mods / Chromatic) · Game Boy Emulation Handhelds (RP Classic / TrimUI Brick & Brick Pro) · My Favorite Nintendo Game Boy Games

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