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thread for discussing emulation handhelds (e.g. Retroid Pocket, Anbernic RG, Ayn Odin, Soulja Boy consoles, weird custom Raspberry Pi portable builds, etc.) talk about which ones you like, which ones you hate, which ones are hilariously stupid looking, etc. or just use this thread to make fun of me for enjoying these things in the first place. https://twitter.com/souljaboy/status/1627416972882505728?cxt=HHwWgMDToanH35UtAAAA i know that OG hardware is the way to go, or that a Steam Deck absolutely shits all over every single one of these handhelds in terms of performance and features, but sometimes you just want a nice lil Game Boy-type thing to play old RPGs on the bus or whatever. these little emulation handhelds are perfect for this. i've had an Anbernic 351M in black for a couple years, and bought a 351P in purple for my gf for this last christmas. these were pretty nice for the price when they were released but have definitely been outshined by stuff that's come out in the past year or so. they'll play up to PS1 just about flawlessly, excluding N64 and some more demanding arcade games. i'd honestly recommend the plastic model (351P) over the metal one as it's more comfortable to play for extended periods of time and cheaper. the screen is the same size/resolution as a GBA's, so GBA games look perfect on it. other stuff gets crushed or stretched a bit. these are very solidly built devices and the AmberELEC custom firmware works really well and has a lot of useful configuration already done for you.  i got my tax return recently and just ordered a Retroid Pocket 3+ as an upgrade, i'll probably give my 351M to a friend or family member when it comes in. hype for the bigger screen, support for newer consoles, HDMI out, and hall effect sticks. these things are supposed to be able to play up to Dreamcast and Gamecube games 
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Feb 22, 2023 22:40
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Someone buy me one
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Feb 22, 2023 22:40
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I have a Retroid Pocket 3+ and it kicks rear end. The only thing that has sucked is that the PSP emulator has just enough input lag to make Gitaroo Man Lives unplayable. But apparently that's an issue with the Android version of the emulator and not the console itself. Everything up to Dreamcast works pretty much perfectly and the screen is fantastic
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Feb 22, 2023 22:41
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Pablo Nergigante posted:I have a Retroid Pocket 3+ and it kicks rear end. The only thing that has sucked is that the PSP emulator has just enough input lag to make Gitaroo Man Lives unplayable. But apparently that's an issue with the Android version of the emulator and not the console itself. Everything up to Dreamcast works pretty much perfectly and the screen is fantastic i'm pretty sure gitaroo man lives is unemulatable, ive tried on psp, vita, and pc and theres always fuckin lag
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Feb 22, 2023 22:42
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i'm loving pissed that they released the pocket 3+ two months after the pocket 3. lovely sales tactic for a good handheld.
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Feb 22, 2023 22:43
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i'm glad i was broke when the 3 came out because i absolutely would have bought one and proceeded to be furious at the 3+ announcement
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Feb 22, 2023 22:49
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There's a program called Emudeck for the Steam Deck has made emulation so incredibly simple, I'm basically this guy now but portable:
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Feb 22, 2023 22:49
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Chuck Buried Treasure posted:There's a program called Emudeck for the Steam Deck has made emulation so incredibly simple, I'm basically this guy now but portable: yeah it kicks rear end
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Feb 22, 2023 22:51
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oh this thread can also be used to discuss FPGA stuff like the Analogue Pocket. FPGA ftw
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Feb 23, 2023 02:16
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tmfc posted:oh this thread can also be used to discuss FPGA stuff like the Analogue Pocket. FPGA ftw i hadnt messed around with the super game boy core for the pocket until yesterday and was pleased to find it can also load games from the cartridge port. the pocket's neat i wish the dock didn't suck and they weren't glacial on the firmware updates
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Feb 23, 2023 02:18
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I'd really like one but I don't even know where to start with these things. Just as well since I don't have the money to spare on one anyway.
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Feb 23, 2023 02:18
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Plebian Parasite posted:I'd really like one but I don't even know where to start with these things. Just as well since I don't have the money to spare on one anyway. my retroid pocket 2 is just collecting dust. it's a gen back but goes up to ps1. it's a pretty cool device for jrpgs on the go and text on it is surprisingly readable for such a small screen. i could do like 30 bucks, pm if you're interested
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Feb 23, 2023 02:26
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I just want to say that my custom firmware N2DSXL is the best $75 I've ever spent
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Feb 23, 2023 03:03
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bees x1000 posted:I just want to say that my custom firmware N2DSXL is the best $75 I've ever spent i tried so hard to get one every time Nintendo put up the refurb ones for $90 but they always sold out immediately i love my 351p (USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)
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Feb 23, 2023 04:35
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John Romero posted:i tried so hard to get one every time Nintendo put up the refurb ones for $90 but they always sold out immediately Yeah - your 3.51” peen
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Feb 23, 2023 04:50
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Pablo Nergigante posted:Yeah - your 3.51” peen lol
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Feb 23, 2023 04:53
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Chuck Buried Treasure posted:There's a program called Emudeck for the Steam Deck has made emulation so incredibly simple, I'm basically this guy now but portable: same, had to do a bit of fiddling and install a different version of the Switch emulator but everything else has been smooth sailing. Incredible device... a one-stop shop for all your gaming needs
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Feb 23, 2023 13:41
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Pablo Nergigante posted:Yeah - your 3.51” peen lol
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Feb 23, 2023 15:43
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John Romero posted:i tried so hard to get one every time Nintendo put up the refurb ones for $90 but they always sold out immediately you failed threadnesday but i'm not givin you a new av. blame yourself or go.d.
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Feb 23, 2023 15:44
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I use a Vita OP. Topic Locked
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Feb 23, 2023 15:51
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same but 3ds
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Feb 23, 2023 18:49
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Plutonis posted:I use a Vita OP. Topic Locked this, until i upgrade to a steam deck
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Feb 23, 2023 18:50
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the rg353m couldn't play the saturn port of scorcher. it could play gex flawlessly tho so i sold it
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Feb 24, 2023 08:41
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Pablo Nergigante posted:I have a Retroid Pocket 3+ and it kicks rear end. The only thing that has sucked is that the PSP emulator has just enough input lag to make Gitaroo Man Lives unplayable. But apparently that's an issue with the Android version of the emulator and not the console itself. Everything up to Dreamcast works pretty much perfectly and the screen is fantastic How are gamecube games on it?
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Feb 24, 2023 09:44
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absolutely anything posted:i hadnt messed around with the super game boy core for the pocket until yesterday and was pleased to find it can also load games from the cartridge port. the pocket's neat i wish the dock didn't suck and they weren't glacial on the firmware updates agreed. playing my old Breath of Fire, Fusion, and Crystal carts is insanely sick, but I want the filters for the openFPGA cores badly
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Feb 27, 2023 04:03
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I got an RG35XX after watching this video and it rules https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWLRWEooqd8 Set up is a little tricky but once you get it going it's convenient. Plays up to PS1. Look at my precious boy 
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Mar 2, 2023 20:17
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an actual dog posted:I got an RG35XX after watching this video and it rules dk game boy ftw
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Mar 2, 2023 20:21
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Lunchmeat Larry posted:dk game boy ftw
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Mar 2, 2023 20:27
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Still waiting for them to allow the cool pixel filters that emulate all the different displays to the jailbroken cores, but the Analogue Pocket can't be beat imho op.
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Mar 4, 2023 22:06
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Lunchmeat Larry posted:dk game boy ftw ----------------
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Mar 4, 2023 22:08
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Lunchmeat Larry posted:dk game boy ftw
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Mar 4, 2023 23:33
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Wife is getting me a Retroid this summer for my birthday, I cannot wait. All I want in the world is to be able to play PS1 racing games whenever and wherever.
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Mar 4, 2023 23:35
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NienNunb posted:Wife is getting me a Retroid this summer for my birthday, I cannot wait. All I want in the world is to be able to play PS1 racing games whenever and wherever. Hell yeah. It’s perfect for that
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Mar 4, 2023 23:36
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NienNunb posted:Wife is getting me a Retroid this summer for my birthday, I cannot wait. All I want in the world is to be able to play PS1 racing games whenever and wherever. so sick
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Mar 4, 2023 23:36
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Pablo Nergigante posted:Hell yeah. It’s perfect for that turns out the ps1 is the perfect handheld it just needed 25 years
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Mar 4, 2023 23:48
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I got the tude now posted:turns out the ps1 is the perfect handheld it just needed 25 years
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Mar 5, 2023 00:07
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Snapping my Retroid in half day one because I decided to test it out with this https://youtu.be/8iCPzDEkkII
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Mar 5, 2023 00:47
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As someone who works with FPGAs on things not even remotely related to gaming, I'm delighted that the Analogue Pocket exists (but I find it really hard to justify spending money on it plus on cartridges because I was too stupid to keep any of my GBA games from third grade). It seems perfect for game preservation.
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this thread made me pull out my ambernic, thanks for helping me game at work, goons (USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)
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