Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
January 2026 was an amazing month for The Bryant Review. We've covered so many amazing topics from the brand new build of RetroDECK (version 0.10.0b), to Anbernic's RG477V vertical handheld, the Gulikit TT Max controller, original Xbox emulation on the Steam Deck, to our new Book Club!
Learn more about our articles here: gardinerbryant.com
Join our book club: gardinerbryant.com/tag/book-club
RetroDECK 0.10.0b by Dash: gardinerbryant.com/retrodeck-0-10-0b-is-a-ground-up-rewrite-not-just-an-update
Anbernic RG477V Review by Dash: gardinerbryant.com/hands-on-with-the-anbernic-rg477v-the-ultimate-vertical-handheld
Arkniights: Endfield by Hi-Tech Lo-Life: gardinerbryant.com/the-definitive-arknights-endfield-guide-on-steam-deck
Free software has a UX problem: gardinerbryant.com/free-software-has-a-ux-problem
Mirror's Edge Retrospective by Dash: gardinerbryant.com/mirrors-edge-was-never-meant-to-slow-down
Gulikit TT Max Controller Review: gardinerbryant.com/is-the-gulikit-tt-max-controller-worth-it
Why I Think Valve's Retiring the Steam Deck LCD: gardinerbryant.com/why-valves-retiring-the-steam-deck-lcd
Original Xbox Emulation on Deck: gardinerbryant.com/the-definitive-guide-to-xbox-emulation-on-the-steam-deck-2026-update
Enshittification Review: gardinerbryant.com/enshitification-or-the-best-days-of-the-internet-are-yet-to-come
*My Game*
❯ Get the source code: github.com/heavyelementinc/dudelings-foss
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
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Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
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❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
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❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
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*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ ✍🏻 My Writings: gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My Podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
*Support the Show*
❯ ✒️ Become a Member: gardinerbryant.com/#/portal
❯ 🕴️My Games: store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Heavy%20Element
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00:00 Introduction
01:19 RetroDECK 0.10.0b review by Dash
03:10 Anbernic RG477V review by Dash
04:09 Arknights: Endfield guide by Hi-Tech Lo-Life
05:22 Free software has a UX problem
06:43 Mirror's Edge retrospective by Dash
07:33 Gulikit TT Max controller
09:33 Why I think Valve's retiring the Steam Deck LCD
10:17 Original Xbox emulation on the Steam Deck (and Linux)
12:24 My review of Enshittification
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at gardinerbryant.com
January 2026 was an amazing month for The Bryant Review. We've covered so many amazing topics from the brand new build of RetroDECK (version 0.10.0b), to Anbernic's RG477V vertical handheld, the Gulikit TT Max controller, original Xbox emulation on the Steam Deck, to our new Book Club!
Learn more about our articles here: gardinerbryant.com
Join our book club: gardinerbryant.com/tag/book-club
RetroDECK 0.10.0b by Dash: gardinerbryant.com/retrodeck-0-10-0b-is-a-ground-up-rewrite-not-just-an-update
Anbernic RG477V Review by Dash: gardinerbryant.com/hands-on-with-the-anbernic-rg477v-the-ultimate-vertical-handheld
Arkniights: Endfield by Hi-Tech Lo-Life: gardinerbryant.com/the-definitive-arknights-endfield-guide-on-steam-deck
Free software has a UX problem: gardinerbryant.com/free-software-has-a-ux-problem
Mirror's Edge Retrospective by Dash: gardinerbryant.com/mirrors-edge-was-never-meant-to-slow-down
Gulikit TT Max Controller Review: gardinerbryant.com/is-the-gulikit-tt-max-controller-worth-it
Why I Think Valve's Retiring the Steam Deck LCD: gardinerbryant.com/why-valves-retiring-the-steam-deck-lcd
Original Xbox Emulation on Deck: gardinerbryant.com/the-definitive-guide-to-xbox-emulation-on-the-steam-deck-2026-update
Enshittification Review: gardinerbryant.com/enshitification-or-the-best-days-of-the-internet-are-yet-to-come
*My Game*
❯ Get the source code: github.com/heavyelementinc/dudelings-foss
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
*Affiliate links*
Services I Recommend:
❯ RackNerd Affiliate Link: my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=15496
❯ RackNerd Virtual Private Servers: my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=15496&pid=25
❯ RackNerd 200GB Shared Hosting: my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=15496&pid=83
❯ RackNerd Intel Xeon Bare Metal Server: my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=15496&pid=12
Private Email & More:
❯ Proton Drive: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=43&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Pass: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=38&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton VPN: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Mail: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ ✍🏻 My Writings: gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My Podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
*Support the Show*
❯ ✒️ Become a Member: gardinerbryant.com/#/portal
❯ 🕴️My Games: store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Heavy%20Element
❯ 🎮 Humble affiliate: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL
❯ 🕹️ GOG affiliate: adtr.co/ct8fzu
❯ 🛒 Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
❯ ✉️ Proton affiliate: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
❯ 🪙 Bitcoin: bc1qgz3r4yhzvxm7s8srutkvlnm2c70n8gga4j259e
00:00 Introduction
01:19 RetroDECK 0.10.0b review by Dash
03:10 Anbernic RG477V review by Dash
04:09 Arknights: Endfield guide by Hi-Tech Lo-Life
05:22 Free software has a UX problem
06:43 Mirror's Edge retrospective by Dash
07:33 Gulikit TT Max controller
09:33 Why I think Valve's retiring the Steam Deck LCD
10:17 Original Xbox emulation on the Steam Deck (and Linux)
12:24 My review of Enshittification
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at gardinerbryant.com
