Your Android Handheld is a Mini STEAM DECK Now (Thanks ROCKNIX!)

👉Retro Handhelds After Dark: We discuss, demonstrate and share setup tips for this wild new world of Steam games running on ROCKNIX (Linux). This will work on specific Snapdragon Android Handhelds via FEX Arch rootfs. Compatible handhelds include: Retroid Pocket 5, Flip 2 (SD865), RP6, Ayn Odin 2, Odin 2 Portal, O2 Mini, Thor, KONKR Pocket Fit (G3 Gen3), AYANEO Pocket ACE / DMG / EVO / DS / S2 & 2K. We also get breaking news about Odin 3 & Thor component downgrades and price increases. More info: https://retrohandhelds.gg/rocknix-now-turns-your-android-handheld-into-a-mini-steam-deck Panel: @retrotechdad Andrew, Ban & Stubbs 🛍️Featured items: Odin 2 Portal & Thor: https://rh-go.link/AYN Odin 2 Max Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cqbFT2 Retroid Pocket 5 / 6: https://rh-go.link/Retroid AYANEO Handhelds: https://ayaneo.com (non-affiliate) 💰 AliExpress Codes: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress $29-3: 【RHPOD3】 $59-6: 【RHPOD6】 $89-9: 【RHPOD9】 $149-16: 【RHPOD16】 $199-23: 【RHPOD23】 $269-30: 【RHPOD30】 $369-40: 【RHPOD40】 $469-50: 【RHPOD50】 $599-60: 【RHPOD60A】 $699-70: 【RHPOD70A】 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/Deals ✨Became a Member or Patron👇 🌐All Our Links: https://rh-go.link 👕RH Merch: https://rh-go.link/MERCH 💻RH Handhelds Database: https://handhelds.wtf 📰RH Newsletter: https://rhweekly.gg ~Listen to the audio version wherever you get your podcasts~ Timestamps: [00:00] Start [00:36] Overview [01:35] List of compatible Snapdragon-based Android handhelds [04:06] Odin 3 Linux support announced and upcoming fixes for Odin 2/Thor [06:13] Comparison of running Fallout 3 on Steam Rocknix (RP6) vs. Game Native (Odin 3) [08:27] Setup Workshop: Andrew explains the process of installing Rocknix and Steam [10:48] Discussion on dual-booting Rocknix (Linux) and Android on supported hardware [14:30] Bootloader Demo: Accessing the Rocknix ABL screen and selecting specific device models [17:15] Storage details: Explaining SD card vs. internal storage partitions for Rocknix [23:41] Early Build Bugs: Discussion on current glitches, like returning to Steam while games are running [28:21] Hollow Knight Gameplay: Testing Steam performance and frame stability on the Retroid Pocket 6 [37:18] Ban joins the panel and shares his latest "world's smallest" birthday gifts (and other thoughts) [40:42] Snapdragon 865 Performance: Revisiting Rob's benchmarks for Steam titles on older chipsets [46:42] Testing Mega Bonk via Steam on Android hardware [52:14] Value Discussion: The best handhelds for Rocknix/Steam (Odin 2 Portal base model vs. Thor) [57:19] AYN Shipping/Downgrading storage from UFS 4.0 to UFS 3.1 for upcoming Thor/Odin 3 batches [01:04:12] Debate: When does an Android handheld stop being "retro" and start being a mobile PC? [01:10:38] RPCS3 News: Automatic configuration settings and the new ARM64 availability [01:15:49] Wrap-up 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 🎵 Music by Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) and SoundStripe 🎞️Production & Editing by SonyWWDD30 Thumbnail by @DigitalNostalgiaOfficial ⚠️ Disclaimer This description contains affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. All opinions are our own. #rocknix #proton #linux #steamdeck #android #snapdragon #ayn #retroid #retrohandheld #retrogamingconsole #emulationhandheld