Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro & Technical Fixes
00:50 - First Impressions of the Crystal Model & LEDs
02:39 - Stick Placement & Initial Comfort Thoughts
03:19 - Fan Noise & Frequency Issues (Comparison to Odin 3)
04:18 - Ergonomics & Need for a Grip/Bump
05:35 - RetroArch Setup & Input Testing
07:29 - Super Mario World (SNES) - D-pad Feel & Screen Quality
08:21 - Bezel Discussion & Comparison to Other Handhelds
09:40 - Size Comparison: Odin 3 vs. Retroid Pocket Nova
11:22 - Pokémon Gold Reforged (Game Boy Color)
13:22 - Chrono Trigger (SNES) - Black Bar Discussion
14:31 - Golden Sun (GBA) - 16:9 vs. 4:3
15:28 - Speaker Test & Volume Button Placement
17:28 - UFO Test (120Hz Refresh Rate Check)
18:30 - Ghosting Test
19:54 - Burnout Revenge (PS2) - Performance & Stick Testing
24:25 - Dragon Quest VIII (PS2) - Heat Testing with Fan Off
26:40 - More Fan Noise Comparisons
31:20 - Ratchet & Clank (PS2)
32:44 - Final Fantasy X (PS2)
36:12 - Super Mario Sunshine (GameCube) - OLED Screen Showcase
41:20 - SyncThing & File Permission Issues
43:00 - Fan Noise Deep Dive (Max Mode)
45:10 - Trails in the Sky (16:9 Gameplay)
50:47 - Wind Waker (GameCube)
51:43 - Odin 3 Critique & Long-term Use
01:02:14 - Super Smash Bros. (N64)
01:02:40 - LED Color Customization
01:07:38 - Gamepad Tester (Trigger & Button Latency)
01:13:30 - Mega Man (GameNative/Steam) - 120Hz Testing
01:17:10 - Button Clickiness Comparison (Nova vs. Portal)
01:27:10 - Gravity Circuit (GameNative) - Temperature Check
01:34:00 - Q&A Session
01:43:50 - Screen Comparison (Nova vs. Other Devices)
01:50:40 - CRT Shader Test (CRT Royale)
01:58:15 - Final Thoughts & Outro