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[–] pancakesyrupyum@kbin.social 30 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The best retro gaming console is the one you already own. Any old hand-me-down or thrift office PC can handle the majority of retro titles, as can most consoles with custom firmware.

If you already own anything from the DS-3DS-PSP-Vita lineups you should be looking into making the most of the hardware you already own.

That being said, my partner is very happy with their Deck, and I’m pretty pleased with my RG351V running ArkOS. I’ve also been very happy with running my RP3B+ with Retropie.

But to be very honest, I don’t do a damn thing that my gaming PC two builds ago, and my PSP1000 I’ve had since high school wouldn’t be able to handle with flying colors.

[–] kratoz29@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The best retro gaming console is the one you already own.

As a former user of the original Retroid Pocket 2 I strongly disagree.

Many handhelds after that one improved a ton IMHO.

Currently I am settled for up to PSX games with my Miyoo Mini and my Anbernic RG351v, but I still want a more capable one, GCN, Wii and PS2 would be desirable.

[–] pancakesyrupyum@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was more making a point about people already owning capable machines in regards to the consoles, PCs, old smartphones etc they already own being capable emulation machines.

Someone should try and rule out what they already have before buying one of the SBC-style handhelds. It’s more economical, prevents more e-waste, reparability is way more accessible on other hardware than SBCs, etc.

PS2, GC, Wii compatibility is a good point. The only argument I have against that is just going to devolve into Old Man Yells At Clouds so I’ll let you win on that.

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[–] Double_A@discuss.tchncs.de 26 points 1 year ago

Good to see that hall effect analog sticks are starting to become mainstream.

[–] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 24 points 1 year ago

Steam Deck for me. Though I do like the idea of the really tiny retro handhelds. The Deck is super comfortable though, and with EmuDeck it's an absolute joy for emulation.

[–] Vaggumon@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago (2 children)

My Steamdeck is my preferred method of handheld gaming. Works amazingly.

[–] Pumpkinbot@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I don't have a spare $300-500 on me.

[–] 2tone@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Great device but a bit big for my pocket :)

[–] vlad76@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 year ago

Cargo pants!

[–] Sentinian@lemmy.one 12 points 1 year ago

My steam deck is kinda perfect for retro gaming. But this handheld looks neat too, so I might check it out.

[–] SSUPII@sopuli.xyz 10 points 1 year ago

To be honest I am extremely happy with my N3DS and Steam Deck. The second can let me change between a 40 years old game in a game released last month in a few seconds.

[–] suprjami@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Vita for me, does everything I want.

I love following these Chinese handhelds but there is always one deal-breaker which turns me off in each device. Maybe they'll get it right one day.

I owned a GP2x back in the day, that was a fun device at the time. Playing portable SNES was unheard of but I could do it.

[–] nugget359@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same, I've been dabbling in these handhelds for about a year or so now and I always tend to go right back to the Vita, it's such a solid device.

Same here! It has wonderful buttons, a gorgeous screen, long battery life, comfy form factor (compared to other handhelds, at least), plus is powerful enough to handle anything I'd want to use it for. If/when I pick up a Steam Deck I suspect I'll use that more, but for pocket-sized handhelds the vita can't be beat imo.

[–] GreenCrush@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

GP2X? That's a name I haven't heard in a long time.

[–] siipale@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I also had a GP2x. Would be nice to play with it still but unfortunately it doesn't turn on anymore. No idea what's wrong with it. Though it also had a rubbish joystick so would need to fix that too in order to make it playable.

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[–] nolannice@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use the Retroid Pocket 3, but I really just want something in the same form factor that can reliably emulate GameCube.

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[–] Stiltonfondu@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 year ago (6 children)
[–] SSUPII@sopuli.xyz 8 points 1 year ago

Not really. Android has been doing great in terms of emulation.

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[–] Eggyhead@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

If anyone is interested, I have a magazine on kbin dedicated to retroid devices.

[–] Donttaintmebro@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hacked Wii U gang checking in!

[–] emogu@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

There are dozens of us! Ripped all my GC discs on my Wii and installed them on my Wii U. Such an incredible homebrew scene.

[–] Pumpkinbot@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

My RP2+ is...dying. 😭 Paint is dinged and chipped, sticks drift, and the R1 button just...stopped working. I'm not dying to upgrade to a 3+, so this is right up my alley. Better analog stick placement, and hull sensor analog sticks fix my two main complaints I had with the 2+.

[–] stooovie@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)
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[–] RxBrad@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm happy with my RP3+. Surprisingly, I mostly use it to stream PC & PS5 games.

But the retro games are all there when I decide to quit playing Yakuza Kiwami...

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[–] DagonPie@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I recently picked up the Miyoo Mini+ as well as Retroid pocket flip. Honestly the Miyoo is so much better being Linux based. So much easier to get going. The only thing I prefer the flip is it can play DS games and a handful of gamecube/ps2 games. Its also more comfortable for playing PS1 games. But I have been exclusively picking up the Miyoo Mini+ to play most things. They are both great handhelds, but like I said. The set up for the Miyoo Mini+ was like 5 minutes versus the couple hours its taken me with the Retroid pocket flip.

[–] 2tone@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Linux devices are fantastic. For Android, are you using Daijisho? It's an excellent solution

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[–] wegettosss@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] mephiska@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Same here, I find I use my RG35xx more than my RG353M. It's just so easy to use with garlicOS.

[–] treed@lemmy.zenithia.net 3 points 1 year ago

I got in early on the Analogue Pocket preorders and it's been very nice, especially once they opened it up to third party cores.

[–] codiefz@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The green one is such a beauty, especially if one were to install the black buttons. Can't justify buying one though since I already have a 2+ which is still running fine

[–] 2tone@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

There seems to be a green and purple transparent plastic trend going on at the moment and I'm totally into it

[–] Brainsick@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

The Miyoo Mini+ is perfect for me. Runs everything I want to play extremely well, and has Wifi for Retro Achievements!

[–] Mononon@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I tend to play on my AYN Odin Pro, but I also like my RG351V for certain games and my ROG Ally has VRR, which is neat for getting the weird refresh rates to match old consoles.

[–] 2tone@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Odin is so amazing. It's still a great purchase now. I have the Lite

[–] PippoBaudo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Personally I prefer using my smartphone that has all the power (and memory) needed for emulation in combination with a controller like the Gamesir X2 Pro

[–] jecxjo@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Just recently picked up an RG353V. Works great though I have come to realize that the GameBoy form factor doesn't do well for dual analog sticks and trigger buttons. Playing Doom on it runs amazing but the way you hold it feels off. Same process as the landscape devices, pressed between your palms, but it feels less stable.

Other than that I've been basically playing it every night.

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[–] MossBear@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I love my RG35XX. I'll stick with this until we have handhelds that can play the full (or at least most) PS2/Gamecube libraries.

[–] timeisart@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

love my RG353M, can't really see how the form factor for a pocketable horizontal device could be improved beyond it, besides a more powerful chip of course.

[–] 2tone@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Maybe the RG405M? I'm super keen on that one

[–] idunnololz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I'm still using the ol' GDP XD (the first version)

[–] thoriq@mastodon.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@2tone right now using a Miyoo Mini and Retroid Pocket 3+. Enjoy both of them. The Miyoo is my daily carry since it’s so tiny.

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