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R36S Review: The best $40 you’ll ever spend on gaming

Alan McCloskeyAug 16, 20260

Is the R36S the best budget retro handheld on the market? See how this $40 device performs with NES, PlayStation, and N64 titles. R36S 256GB:

Steam Frame adapter, E-Day, and Xbox Protests | OCmodcast ep 14

Alan McCloskeyAug 15, 2026August 15, 20260

More stories about how you are told that you can’t play video games. I give you details on why thousands of people will be unable

Gears of War E-Day Multiplayer Beta Gameplay

Alan McCloskeyAug 15, 20260

Watch Gears of War E-Day multiplayer beta gameplay and see how I troubleshoot persistent USB audio issues during a benchmark test. This video documents a

OCmodshop YouTube perks

Alan McCloskeyAug 14, 2026August 14, 20260

OCmodshop is now a YouTube Partner! With this we can now offer more ways to interact with you. In addition to member badges, you can

The Steam Frame Adapter: Why Valve Is Preparing This Now

Alan McCloskeyAug 12, 2026August 12, 20260

Steam Frame wireless adapter support is now appearing in the latest SteamOS beta. Learn what this means for Valve VR hardware plans. This update provides

The Number 3,000!

Alan McCloskeyAug 12, 20260

Today is a milestone for OCmodshop. We just passed the 3,000 watch hours needed for the first level of the YouTube Partner Program. At this

SteamOS on Windows? This Winhanced UI Comes Close

Alan McCloskeyAug 11, 2026August 12, 20260

Get a SteamOS-like experience on your handheld Windows PC. Can this front end make navigating your game library feel like a console? If you want

You Don’t Own Your Digital Games (And Here Is Why)

Alan McCloskeyAug 10, 2026August 12, 20260

Are region locked digital games preventing you from playing your own library? Learn how digital content ownership impacts your setup. This video examines the intersection

Disc Rot Is Real and Here’s Why Deniers Are Wrong | OCmodcast 13

Alan McCloskeyAug 8, 20260

I wouldn’t think that preserving your game collection would be so controvertial, but there are a lot of disc rot deniers. Saturday’s podcast @ 9am

Steam E502 L3 Error Keeps Happening? Try This

Alan McCloskeyAug 5, 2026August 12, 20260

Fix Steam error E502L3 quickly with these simple steps. Learn how to troubleshoot Steam client crashes and get back to gaming. Are you stuck on

The OCmodcast now on Spotify

Alan McCloskeyAug 4, 20260

In addition to the podcast on YouTube, we also have a home on Spotify, for those that prefer to watch your favorite honey-roasted gaming news

AYN Thor Hands On The DS Successor Nobody Expected

Alan McCloskeyAug 3, 2026August 3, 20260

Is the AYN Thor the ultimate Android handheld? See if this clamshell emulator handles your favorite retro games and dual-screen titles. This AYN Thor review

Steam Frame vs Meta Quest 3 Specs – The Real Differences

Alan McCloskeyAug 2, 2026August 2, 20260

Comparing Steam Deck specs against the Meta Quest VR headset helps you choose the right hardware for your specific gaming needs. VR WAR: https://youtu.be/JTrEa8MnrEM&list=PL-borQu6jprt7oLAjLzWTUgdnbB42XwHY Steam

Ending Physical Games Redefines Piracy, Windows Gaming Getting Worse | OCmodcast Episode 12

Alan McCloskeyAug 1, 2026August 1, 20260

There is renewed talk about video game preservation as nearly all video game manufacturers have said they will be ending physical media, and validating your

Your Game Discs Will Self Destruct

Alan McCloskeyJul 31, 2026July 31, 20260

Are your PS5 physical games dying? Learn how PS5 game expiration and disc rot might permanently erase your collection by 2028. This video explains the