It doesn't look like #AYANEO or #ONEXPLAYER will be participating in #TGS2026. I was surprised to see them last year at the show, and it was nice to see their upcoming devices. There are still a bunch of big brands like #ASUS and #MSI participating, and I'm super excited to visit them this year.

If you're thinking about a deck-style controller for Switch 2, #AbxyluteN6 is definitely worth a look before you buy. youtu.be/LorpwP2qRMQ #switch2 #switch2controller #abxylute

I tried Android gaming on a Nintendo Switch OLED so you don’t have to.

Been getting hands on with the #AbxyluteN6 Deck Controller for the #NintendoSwitch2 and my early impressions are now live on Patreon as a free article. If you have been wondering whether a deck-style grip is worth it for #Switch2, this one is worth a look. Full video out soon.

Just unboxed the #AbxyluteN9 controller for #Switch2 and first impressions are solid. Video dropping in a few days, plus a free written breakdown on Patreon within 24 hours. Worth keeping an eye on if you're weighing up a Switch 2 controller options right now. #Abxylute #N9Controller

Two SD cards, one for the OS image and one for your games. That's all you need to get Dedicated OS running on the MagicX Zero 40. Full setup guide on YouTube now. youtu.be/6Ez-trU7Ws8 #MagicXZero40 #DedicatedOS #NintedoDSEmulation

Dedicated OS turns your MagicX Zero 40 into a pure Nintendo DS machine. No menus, no scraping, just games. Full setup guide is a free read on Patreon, and the video drops in a few days. #MagicX #MagicXZero40 #DedicatedOS #NintendoDSEmulation

The Steam Controller finally convinced me to move my PC into the living room because it just works so well, even with Windows 11. I guess I won't be buying the Steam Machine. #SteamController #SteamMachine #Steam #Valve

Windows always be updating……. #SteamController

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Just dropped a full setup guide for Dawn Launcher on the MagicX Zero 40. No fluff, just step-by-step. If you've been sitting on this thing unsure where to start, this one's for you. youtu.be/LTKUwZI1RX8

Quick tip if you're running a MagicX Zero 40: Drastic is the way to go for DS games, not MelonDS. The chipset just can't handle MelonDS comfortably, and Drastic is buttery smooth. Full Dawn OS setup guide is now up on Patreon, free to read, Link below. Video out soon. #MagicXZero40 #MagicX #DawnOS

Pragmata is one of the most 6/10 games I’ve ever played. And I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I’m actually at a point with AI that I don’t trust search results anymore. I’m finding more and more that it keeps telling me the wrong thing, so back to the library I guess.

Run PICO-8 natively on the AYN Thor and it fits the bottom screen perfectly. Top screen is free for multitasking. Free walk-through on YouTube: youtu.be/6NCCjX_r9GU #AYNThor #Pico8

A little behind-the-scenes shot of making thumbnails. I hope you'll forgive me for the mess in the kitchen...

Running Pico-8 on the AYN Thor? Keep integer scaling ON; perfect square, zero distortion. Turn it off and things get ugly fast 😅 Full guide on Patreon (free, forever!) covering setup, controller config, shaders + bug workarounds. Video dropping in a couple of days 👀. #pico8 #aynthor

An update on the channel.

Anbernic’s first 2026 devices, the #RGVita and #RGVitaPro, have been announced. I’ve always liked Vita-inspired handhelds, but I probably won’t pick one up since I already have the Thor Pro, Odin 3 Pro, and RG477M. Curious to see Anbernic’s pricing and who these are really aimed at. Thoughts?

#Odin3 Pro vs #AYNThor Pro Tested Steam games on Android via #Gamehub. Same RAM, 8 Elite vs 8 Gen 2. Result: Odin 3 ran everything plug-and-play. Thor needed more work. Full video out now. youtu.be/vHLuiqqt3s0 #EmulationonAndroid #SteamonAndroid

I'm at the airport waiting for my flight, but I'm still working on the Odin 3 vs AYN Thor pc games video. I'm about half way done with it so hopefully I'll be able to publish it soon.

Just finished testing 20 Steam games on the #Odin3 Pro and #AYNThor Pro: Odin 3 Pro: Plug-and-play 8 Elite chip, all games ran well. Thor Pro: Slightly behind; struggled with performance and compatibility. Turnip drivers didn’t help much. Full write-up available free on Patreon. #Gamehub

Adios #AYNThor, ola #Odin3!

For anyone interested in setting up their #AYNThor like a real Nintendo 3DS using #Azahar, here's a full guide: youtu.be/PolA_21mG4Q

My written guide on how to emulate a real 3DS using #Azahar on the #AYNThor is out on Patreon, completely free to read! Video should be out in a couple of days.

I’ve been so impressed with the #AYNThor lately that it’s actually interfered with my video making schedule! But now I’m working on an #Azahar setup guide on the Thor for #3DSemulation. Let me know if there is anything specific you’d like me to cover.

I was on the fence about buying Destiny 2 Renegades as my new year holidays game, but god damn it @skillup.bsky.social is just too good at convincing me to try new games I haven't tried before so I decided to go with Arc Raiders instead.

I’ve published a deep dive on running Steam games on the #RG477M with #GameHub Lite. Great: Ball x Pit, Celeste, Hades, Silksong. Playable: Sea of Stars, Chrono Trigger (PC). Mixed: Octopath Traveler II. Not playable: Hades 2, Mark of the Ninja (2012). Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv-U...

Trying Steam on the #RG477M with #GameHubLite. Celeste and Stardew were smooth, Octopath II felt fine on High CPU, Hades needed the Performance preset, Silksong was excellent. Megabonk dipped, Hades 2 would not run. I put the settings in a free write‑up if you need a starting point. Video out soon!

Got a modded #3DS? You can play that whole library on Android with better performance and keep your saves. I cover CXI/CIA dumps (GodMode9), save backups (Checkpoint), imports to Azahar, and a quicker bulk method using threeSD on PC. Tested on #RG477M, solid on #AYNThor and #PocketDS.

The only thing left is for Valve to nail the pricing. Everything they’ve shown looks exciting, but the real game changer is the price. If they subsidise it like the Steam Deck, I think the competition, especially Microsoft, will struggle to keep up. #SteamMachine #SteamFrame #Steam #Valve

Took my Nintendo 3DS library for a spin on Android and it actually feels seamless now. I put the full write‑up on Patreon (free) for anyone who’s been meaning to do the same. It's pretty easy so give it a go. Video out later this week. #Nintendo3DS #AndroidEmulation #Modded3DS

Xbox Full Screen Experience - The Complete Starter Guide. I use my #AllyX to showcase the new Xbox update but you can enable this on any PC running Windows 11. This update is a step in the right direction when it comes to PC handheld gaming experience in Windows, but there’s still long way to go.

New guide for #ROGAllyX owners: Xbox Full Screen Experience set-up, best settings (Compact Mode), Armoury Crate sync, Game Bar workflow, and troubleshooting. It’s controller-first, touch-friendly, and still evolving. Here’s how to get the smoothest setup. Patreon link (FREE) and video out soon.

Cancelled my AYANEO Pocket DS pre-order. Too many trade-offs, and confirmed light bleed was the final push. AYANEO handled it well though — honest and fast with the refund. #ayaneo #pocketds #ayaneopocketds

New video’s up! Hands-on with handhelds at Tokyo Game Show 2025 — ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X, AYANEO Pocket DS, OneXSugar, MSI Claw A8 & more. Also some wild booths + the most Randy Pitchford moment ever. Watch here: youtu.be/QGX6G22FJGM #TokyoGameShow2025 #TGS2025 #GamingHandhelds #AYANEO #XBOXROGALLY

Went hands-on with a bunch of handhelds at #TokyoGameShow, ASUS ROG Ally X, AYANEO Pocket DS, OneXSugar, MSI Claw A8 & more. Wrote up my thoughts in detail on Patreon (free!): www.patreon.com/posts/hands-... Video out soon, I'm still in Tokyo! #TGS2025 #ASUSROG #AYANEO #GamingHandhelds

Went hands-on with a bunch of #gaminghandhelds at Tokyo Game Show today— #AYANEOKonkrfit, #PocketDS, #PocketAIRMini, #ASUSROGAlly and #AllyX, #MSIClawA8, #OneXPlayer models & more. Great to see handhelds making a strong showing at big events like this! #TGS2025

Hello Randy please stop tweeting thank you #tokyogameshow2025

New video’s up! I tried #KNULLI on the #TrimUISmartPro, and it completely changes the device. Wi-Fi transfers, RetroAchievements, save syncing across systems—it feels like a premium handheld once it’s set up. Full breakdown here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOOo...

New Patreon post (free): #KNULLI on the #TrimUISmartPro The stock firmware is fine, but KNULLI takes it way further: Wi-Fi transfers, #RetroAchievements, #SyncThing, OTA updates, and loads of customisation. Full article here: www.patreon.com/posts/knulli... Video version in a few days!

Been learning manual settings on my Sony ZV-E10 II after a month of sticking to auto. Didn’t think I could pull it off, but wow—the difference is night and day. Here’s a frame from tonight’s project that blew me away.

New guide just dropped! Want to back up your 3DS & DS games + saves and play them on PC emulators like Azahar or melonDS? I show you step-by-step how to: • Dump cartridges to your PC • Transfer saves back and forth • Keep your collection safe 📺 Full guide here: youtu.be/z-jExhkTmMk

Behind the scenes of tonight’s work. Trying out some new things for the next video—hoping it makes the whole thing more engaging 👀

Just dropped a detailed guide on how to transfer your #Nintendo3DS & #DSgames + saves to PC (and back again). Free to read on Patreon, no sub needed: www.patreon.com/posts/how-to... Video walkthrough coming in a few days 👀

I never finished Hollow Knight. Am I good to jump into #Silksong?

Just published a new article on syncing save files across handhelds using #Syncthing! 🎮 Works with #Batocera & #Knulli (tested on #SteamDeck + #TrimUI Smart Pro). Free to read here: www.patreon.com/posts/sync-y... Full video guide drops in a few hours! #trimuismartpro #anbernic #retroid #retroarch

I'm unboxing and setting some of the goofiest emulation handhelds I've ever seen.... youtube.com/live/dE2OtuS... #retrohandhelds #emulationhandhelds #gamemt #e5plus #jellymini5

Busy week in the handheld scene — both muOS and Knulli dropped big CFW updates. - muOS adds RG34XX SP + TrimUI support, hotkey/kiosk tweaks (latest Goose at muos.dev). - Knulli brings perf + QoL fixes to Anbernic H700 devices. Plenty to dig into! #handheldgaming #anbernic #trimui #trimuismart

Working on what might be my most comprehensive video yet. I’ve also been upgrading my home studio — please excuse the current chaos! It definitely looks better when I’m not knee-deep in a project. Sharing a little behind-the-scenes shot today. Hope you’re all having a good one!