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🟪 87: One more clamshell handheld, one less emulator
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In today’s overkill digest newsletter, we’ll look at Retroid’s latest tease, the sudden disappearance of DraStic from the Play Store, and what PlayStation is up to.
on Feb 16
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dbrand leaks the iPhone 17, kinda
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I can hear Cupertino screaming all the way from Europe.
on Wed, 7PM
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🟪 #112: Battlefield is back, baby!
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Battlefield 6 is fun, Steam for ChromeOS is dead, and Nintendo likes Indies.
on Sun, 7PM
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Upcoming Steam update cuts off support for macOS 11
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From October those running Big Sur won't be able to use Steam.
on Sat, 1PM
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Trailers for every game shown in today's Indie World
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Nintendo's latest presentation gave us a glimpse at upcoming indie titles.
on Aug 7
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Hi-Fi audio: Why I got into this rabbit hole
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In this new series on hi-fi audio, I explain why I got into it, what a DAP even is, and which hardware I ended up picking.
on Aug 6
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Sony won't make a PS2 Classic, so this YouTuber did
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Creating a mini PS2 from scratch for some strong early noughties nostalgia.
on Aug 5
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🟪 #111: I have a new hobby, and AYANEO does, too
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I'm now an audiophile, AYANEO is making a phone, we have PlayStation 6 leaks, and Google is not happy.
on Aug 3
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Plans change, AYANEO will now make a smartphone
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The handheld maker is getting into the highly competitive smartphone space.
on Jul 30
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AYANEO is taking aim at the cheaper handheld market with KONKR
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The Shenzhen-based company is looking to command a slice of the budget handheld space.
on Jul 30
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🟪 #110: Your next handheld needs a backpack
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A new plugin boosts frames on Steam Deck, Switch 2 smashes sales records, and GPD’s latest handheld might be the strangest one yet.
on Jul 27
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The internet we built is breaking
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The commercial internet is shifting fast, with AI, bots, and Google reshaping how we all survive. Here’s what it means for overkill and sites like ours.
on Jul 25
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I can't decide if I want LEGOs super cool Game Boy set
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I love the Game Boy. I have one. So why buy another? Nostalgia meet boring practicality.
on Jul 25
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Durobo Krono looks like a decent Boox Palma alternative
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Durobo Krono, a smartphone-sized e-reader launching on Indiegogo, mirrors Boox Palma 2 specs with Android 13, 6.13-inch E Ink, and solid hardware.
on Jul 23
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The Kickstarter for this weird little transforming handheld just went live
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The ONEXSUGAR goes from being a regular handheld to a dual-screen portable.
on Jul 22
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🟪 #109: Steam Deck vs. Switch 2, Xbox vs. PC, banks vs. sex
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Xbox streaming comes to PC, Steam Deck vs. Switch 2, Razer’s new Thunderbolt 5 eGPU, Cyberpunk 2077 update, and Monument Valley 3 hits PC.
on Jul 20
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Sony announced the new RX1R III
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I wanted Sony to release this camera so bad, but...
on Jul 16
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Razer has two new Thunderbolt 5 accessories in the pipeline
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A new Thunderbolt 5 dock, and a new GPU inclosure are coming.
on Jul 16
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Looks like a SEGA Genesis inspired Retroid Pocket Classic is on the way
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The Pocket Classic, but make it SEGA.
on Jul 15
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Tariff changes delay Analogue 3D by a month
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The FPGA N64 machine will now arrive in "late August".
on Jul 15
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Very Easy Mode is a win for all of us
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Git gud? Nah, more games should have more options when it comes to difficulty.
on Jul 15
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The Antank S3 Max is an affordable Switch 2 dock that actually works
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Review: Antank's offering is a plug and play solution that gets the job done.
on Jul 14
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🟪 #108: Yellow Flips, piss-poor grips, and robot bits
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AYANEO unveils two new clamshells, we review the surprisingly solid Magicx Mini Zero 28, and the Switch 2 Pro Controller gets torn to shreds. Also: new handhelds, retro forks, and robot kits.
on Jul 13
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iFixit takes apart the Nintendo Pro 2 controller
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"A piss-poor excuse for a controller."
on Jul 12
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This hackable robot is super adorable
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The Reachy Mini is an open-source robot for the 'builders of tomorrow'.
on Jul 11
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dbrand has fixed their Switch 2 Joy-Con grips
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Everyone will get fixed ones.
on Jul 11
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AYANEO announced two new clamshell handhelds
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The Flip 1s DS and the Flip 1s KB are now available on Indiegogo, starting at $779.
on Jul 10
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Here's how Cyberpunk 2077 stacks up on Switch 2 versus Steam Deck
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Digital Foundry takes a deep dive into how Nintendo's new machine handles CD Projekt Red's Night City RPG.
on Jul 10
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AYANEO Pocket Ace: Retro gaming done right
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A no-nonsense Android handheld with solid performance, great controls, and just the right size for retro gaming.
on Jul 10
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Review: The AMPOWN MagicX Mini Zero 28 punches above its weight
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This $54 retro handheld looks cheap but feels premium. Great hardware, solid emulation, but Android without touch is a problem.
on Jul 9
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Retroid demos 3DS emulation with their dual screen add-on
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It also supports touch and lets you navigate through Android.
on Jul 8
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Patapon 1+2 and Tony Hawk 3+4 bring some basic maths to Switch this week
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An equation for fun!
on Jul 7
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GamerCard is an ultra-thin emulation handheld
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Created by Grant Sinclair, the nephew of the inventor the ZX Spectrum 8-bit home computer.
on Jul 7
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Playing Snake and Crossy Road with 'water pixels'
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H2Woah: A fun hack reimagines classic games.
on Jul 7
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🟪 #107: Microsoft has dismantled Xbox
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A dark week for Xbox, a teased remake, a new handheld, and more in this week's overkill digest newsletter.
on Jul 6
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Footy hit Rematch ain't on Switch, but is a good fit on Steam Deck
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Portable competitive football please.
on Jul 5
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What my dream gaming handheld would look like
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Tinkering with SteamOS on the ROG Ally got me thinking: what would my dream handheld look like? Here’s my wishlist across OS, hardware, and games.
on Jul 3
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Here's a 1TB MicroSD Express card for Switch 2
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More storage options for Nintendo's new machine are much welcome.
on Jun 30
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🟪 #106: The Xbox app now runs Steam games
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Also, the Steam Summer sale is on!
on Jun 29
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The Best Games Under $10 in the Steam Summer Sale 2025
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Here's the best games you can get for under ten bucks in the new Steam Summer Sale, and they're all Steam Deck friendly.
on Jun 26
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Here's one way to listen to the Mario Kart World soundtrack
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Banger after banger. This seven-hour video has your background music sorted for the day.
on Jun 24
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This Mario Kart World companion app is coming back to the App Store
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No Nintendo ninjas here, just some bug fixing.
on Jun 22
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🟪 #105: The overkill Switch 2 review. Plus, what even is an Xbox?
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Thoughts on Nintendo's new machine, plus Xbox begins to tease its next generation.
on Jun 22
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Readwise Reader got a big e-book update
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One of my favorite apps might just have killed one other of my favorite apps.
on Jun 20
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Switch 2 Review: Nintendo iterates, not innovates — and that’s ok
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A conservative but confident update — the Switch 2 is just better.
on Jun 19
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The Xbox is dead, long live Windows
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Xbox and AMD are establishing a multi-year long strategic partnership.
on Jun 17
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Polar is teasing a Whoop alternative without subscription
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Polar’s upcoming wearable skips the screen and the subscription, aiming straight at Whoop and Oura with a simpler, one-time purchase approach.
on Jun 17
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Nexus Mods changed owners, and people are worried
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New (supposed) owner has ties to monetization, raising questions about the future of free, community-driven modding.
on Jun 17