Episode 28: Acer's Convertible Handheld, X2 Mini Pro Testing, RP Nova Setup & More

Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Russ is back on the expedition to dive into his testing of the RG55G1 and X2 Mini Pro, break down the two new Acer handhelds announced at IFA, and break Adam's heart about how much he loves the Pocket Advance. At the top of the show Russ tells us all about his close friend and band mate Chris, who was tragically killed last month.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro & remembering Chris

00:22:21 - News: Acer handhelds at IFA 2026

00:33:44 - Opinion: Will emulation handhelds become collectibles?

00:55:06 - Konkr Pocket Advance

01:08:02 - Retroid Pocket Nova

01:32:23 - OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro

02:01:59 - Anbernic RG55G1

02:10:22 - Q: A market for older gamers?

02:15:51 - Q: 400-in-1 handheld challenge?

02:17:50 - Q: Adam cheating on Russ?

02:20:34 - Q: 57 year old arcade playing mom

02:27:08 - Outro

Links:

- Acer DualPlay Mini concept: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3224750/acers-new-gaming-handheld-has-a-tiny-laptop-hiding-inside.html

- Emulation handhelds as collectibles: https://retrohandhelds.gg/drawers-full-of-gold-are-todays-handhelds-tomorrows-collectibles/

- Konkr Pocket Advance impressions: https://youtu.be/SEoiD8NVvVw?si=qG7UNibtRlKlxXNU

- Anbernic RG55G1 review: https://youtu.be/RAhvX0aUEjQ?si=AYxnWyaeNBeqEgPe

- Retroid Pocket Nova starter guide: https://youtu.be/1lD4LYUrVgM?si=eSOE-aEnyg2Lg9x_

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