Podcasts · Expedition: Handheld

Episode 18: Claw 8 EX In-Depth Testing, Retroid Pocket Nova Reveal & More

27 Jun 2026 · 2 h 05 min · Episode 18

Join the Expedition: Handheld podcast on a journey through the world of handheld gaming! In this entry Adam and Russ dive deep into their thoughts on the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, how excited Russ is about the Retroid Pocket Nova, how AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 support to RDNA 3 APUs, and more.

Timecodes:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:08:18) - FSR 4.1 on RDNA 3 APUs

(00:17:04) - Official Xbox Handheld branding

(00:19:58) - Anbernic RG 55G1

(00:26:42) - Retroid Pocket Nova

(00:41:52) - Intel Arc G3 Extreme ups & downs

(01:03:44) - MSI Claw 8 EX review

(01:45:58) - Mobapad M12 HD Charging Grip

(01:50:31) - Metal Gear Ac!d replay

(01:58:59) - Outro

Links:

- Jack Huynh X post: https://x.com/jackhuynh/status/2069059207383720091

- FSR 4.1 leaks: https://videocardz.com/newz/valve-leaks-fsr-4-1-for-rdna-3-and-rdna-3-5-gpus-through-proton-experimental

- Xbox Handheld "platform": https://www.tweaktown.com/news/112294/microsoft-adds-xbox-handheld-as-new-platform-for-xbox-joining-consoles-and-pc/index.html

- Anbernic RG 55G1 blog post: https://anbernic.com/blogs/news/anbernic-rg-55g1-first-look

- Retroid Pocket Nova full specs: https://retrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-full-specs-revealed/

- OneXPlayer 3 Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/one-netbook/onexplayer-3-next-gen-3-in-1-ai-gaming-and-productivity-handheld

- Russ' Claw 8 EX review: https://youtu.be/JjMEJhofVzU?si=j9yrD80ogbNIKFsh

- G3 Extreme discussion on TFN: https://www.youtube.com/live/W0o90MgyMTA?si=0ve3QuFfqaEkZ8E2

Join the handheld related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a

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