Retro Handheld Buyer’s Guide w/ Jake Steinberg

Is that a bespoke third-party retro handheld in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
Special guest Jake Steinberg joins Kat, Nadia, and Eric to discuss the rise of the boutique industry of retro handhelds that has emerged over the past decade. From playing vintage GBC carts to emulation machines that can give you a PS2 in your hands, the crew gives you everything you need to know to start your journey into the world or retro handhelds!
For more of Jake check out his Youtube channel:
https://youtube.com/@jakesteinberg?si=Z2kaNkSkH-qNwSQl
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Also in this episode:

• The problems with the state of game preservation

• Why the Playdate rules

• Live Action Zelda casting news

• Eric's Final Fantasy IX Update

• The Best Games of the PSP

Timestamps:

• 6:56 - Main Topic - Retro Handhelds

• 58:108 - Random Encounters

• 1:18:48 or so - The Tavern

• 1:47:32 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook

Music Used in this Episode:

• Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III]

• Pub - [Lunar Knights]

• A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana]

• A Little Friendship - [Golden Sun]

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