/vr/ - Retro Games

>>6330632
Disgusting faggot.

>>6330632
A phone with a bluetooth/otg connected joystick is still your best bet.

>>6330649
Disgusting.

>>6330637
>>6330654
>being this invested in shitty old games
l m a o

>>6330649
I currently have a dumb phone due to work related reason, so that isn't an option.

>>6330662
Spare $30-100 to buy a cheap samsung, amazon fire tablet, or redmi for gaming purposes only. $50 should play anything up to gba and neo geo, the newest $40 amazon fire 7 tablet runs ps1 games at full framerate.

>>6330674
>tablet
You must have large pockets.

>>6330632
If you really want a retro emu thingy with good buttons that you can also put in your pocket, then yeah I'd go with the boring choise of either a 2ds or a psp. There are lots of chinese emulators but I just don't think they're as good

>>6330678
it's 7 inch, not that much bigger than nintendo switch.

>>6330723
You carry a switch in your pockets?

>>6330726
Nintendies are trench wearing autists.

>>6330632
There's no great solution. PSP is ok for some things, others are really hit or miss(like SNES). You can get the PSP library which includes a decent amount of ports as well as some good PS1 support. Hacked 2DS gives you access to the VC library(with some footwork) and there were a few good ports. Other than that you can hobble together something with a controller and clip for your phone. There are also more expensive options based on android or linux that are more portable. There's also the option of a cheap or used tablet or old netbook that is much less portable but will give better results performance wise. Those current cheap chinese handhelds are shit. Good for slow paced games if you're not listening to them.

Basically you need to decide:
>cheap and convenient
>cheap and quasi portable
>expensive and and portable

Honestly just get a cheap psp and if it's too shit for you then sell it for no loss and get something else.

>>6330723
I wouldn't even think about storing a Switch in my pocket.

>>6330632
Vita has served me well. Still using it.

>>6330882
Are there any emulators that work well on Vita or are they still primarily just in PSP mode?

>>6330902
Vita has retroarch which is better for most things. PSP, PS1, and N64 is better with adrenaline.

>>6330632
Truly pockatable and useful? PSP Go still isn't beaten on this. Otherwise there are lots of options, all tied to how much budget you have.

>>6330632
just watch a few etaprime reviews on youtube and pick one, there isn't really a best solution they all have downsides

>>6330632
Just hack a 3DS bro

>>6330632
Hacked Switches, Vitas, or New 3DSs are pretty good emulation machines. In terms of sheer volume of emulatable systems I'd rank them Switch > Vita > 3DS.
As far as chinkshit goes, the best one is the ODROID-GO Advance. It's about as good as a Vita, maybe slightly less.

>>6330902
>Are there any emulators that work well on Vita or are they still primarily just in PSP mode?
Vita retroarch handles very well Nintendo systems (NES, SNES, Gameboy series including GBA through gpSP which was fixed several months ago) and Sega Genesis. Turbo-Graphx CD emulation is a hit-or-miss last time I've tried and I also remember some slowdowns on Sonic CD. Be mindful some of the retroarch cores do require a bios file such as gpSP for GBA emulation. The native Vita homebrew of ScummVM runs great too.

PS1 emulation through adrenaline is flawless as long as you stick to official eboot files. Using your own custom eboot files can be tricky however and the Vita has zero possibility to change its POPS firmware like it was possible on the PSP. Dont also expect N64 emulation as nothing more than proof-of-concept on this handheld. Same for DS emulation as much as I personally like it to be an actual thing on Vita.

What kind of battery life can one expect from a New 3DS when emulating SNES games? It seems like all but a couple handheld options will give you ~3 hours at most when emulating SNES games.

Check the archive retard, we get one of these threads twice a week

>>6330649
This. Just loaded my phone with a 32gb micro SD and dumped all my ROMs into it. Going to pick up some switch like controllers for my phone

>>6331592
Based Guru Guru Logic Champ poster.

>>6330649
The 8bitdo pro+ with the Clip and a nice Retroarch setup is really, really nice.
I got an OdroidGO and a GBA Micro and some other things but this is best setup imo

>>6331880
Ive never played that long, i couldn't tell ya... does anyone get much more than 4 hours out of a 3ds in any event though?

>>6330649
I hate jewish tracking devices owned by jewgle/government but this is unfortunately the only answer due to price, function, and user friendly nature.

But ads, you have to disconnect the thing.

>>6331351
>implying they are good hardware

>>6331880
I recently put in a new OEM battery to my New 3DS XL, I get about 4.5 hours on emulators.

>>6333505
Wifi and power saving mode on or off? Brightness level?

>>6333507
Brightness level of 3 or 4, I don’t have exact numbers I’m giving a rough average. I don’t use power saving.

Vita, no question.
Or just use your phone nerd

>>6332605
This so much. I am using a SN30 pro plus with the clip on my phone. The emulator I am using is Retroarch. It's pretty much perfect.

>>6334141
Try using the shader CRT-EasyMode. Under Shader Parameters set the mask strength to 0.
Gives really nice looking scanlines no bullshit, looks so nice on a phone.
Probably got to have integer scaling on in the video settings.

>>6334436
GLSL shaders don't load, for some reason. I might have to redownload the shaders, but thanks for the tip. I'll try it out later today.

>>6333505
>4.5 hours
sad

>>6330769
It's sad that it's 2020 and we still can't have a reasonably priced handheld emulator that can play ps1/n64 without issues.

>>6330769
>linux
Linux is the name of the kernel that Linus Torvalds developed starting in 1991. The operating system in which Linux is used is basically GNU with Linux added. To call the whole system “Linux” is both unfair and confusing. Please call the complete system GNU/Linux, both to give the GNU Project credit and to distinguish the whole system from the kernel alone.

>>6336258
>epicfail

>>6330649
>>6330674
>>6332058
>>6332605
>>6334141
>>6334436
>>6333498
Fuck off, phoneshills.

>>6330632
avoid chinkshit

>>6336037
we will get full speed n64 on vita soon

>>6336552
Mate I got so many fucking devices that can play roms. Turns out a high-end phone with a sick screen is a really good option who would of thought.
Feel free to play on some underpowered chinese handheld tho

>>6336037
PSPs and Vitas can run PS1 games perfectly

>>6330632
Just get something like a PSP or a Vita, don't listen to the phonefags or chinkfags

>>6336714
>>6336896
Are there better stores to get a jap import vita than amazon? Cause they're all like 325 or more right now.

>>6336714
3DS just got fullspeed N64. Only Mario Kart and SM64 are fully playable right now though. OOT is a glitchy ridiculous mess and runs at 35fps.

>>6336656
That looks nice. How many different different systems do you have?

>>6337350
just buy a second hand vita, there's a lot in good condition, it shouldn't be worth more than 100 bucjs, pretty decent price for all thr systemes it can emulate + native pspand vita games, pretty neat choice

>>6330769
PSP is whack. The emulators are all half baked and it's ergonomically designed for children, I have baby hands too and it's still shit.
Switch soon or a decent tablet/phone.

>>6336037
n3ds

>>6336826
+1

>>6336552
I mean, no one is forcing you to put a sim card in or connect to wifi other than for updates. Hell, you can just have it on airplane mode forever and just update retroarch manually since they provide links to the apk on their website.

Hacked Vita OLED

>>6336896
>can run PS1 games perfectly
retard

>>6336656
which version of the game is that

>>6338419
Give me 1 problem that renders a game unplayable, apart from the L2/R2 buttons on the PSP, which (spoiler alert) is solved in a Vita

>>6337995
Only correct answer.

>>6332605
>>6334141
is there a gamepad like picrelated, but with non-retarded button layout (i.e. D-Pad and buttons on top, both sticks on the bottom)

>>6338759
>but with non-retarded button layout (i.e. D-Pad and buttons on top, both sticks on the bottom)
try moving your thumb slightly, that helps
>b-but i'm too fat to do that
eat less

>>6338762
Wtf did you have to go all defensive all of a sudden?
Whats wrong with desire to have controls you are more comfortable with?

>>6338419
But it can. The only problem is the lack of shoulder buttons, which are mapped to the stick.

I guess Ape Escape won't work as it needs dualshock.

>>6330632
Buy an Xperia play, and sideload some emulators.

>>6338778
/v/ blow ins. Just ignore them. They hate that.

>>6338850
obsessed
>>6338778
because it's an incredibly autistic complaint
it literally doesn't matter

>>6338876
>it literally doesn't matter
comfortable controls do matter a lot to many people, myself included

>>6336552
>searches "phone" in page
>respond to posts who don't consume product "shills"

While cellphones for over half a decade can run Dreamcast games, the majority of Chinese emulator handhelds barely run SNES enhancement chip games let alone PS1. They have fucked screen scaling most of the time, and need firmware updates just to change out the awful, awful UI these manufacturers preinstall.

For the amount of money it costs to buy an SD card to flash the firmware of those shitty things you could buy a clip for a controller and phone you likely have lying around your home.

>>6338419
PSP was made to run PS1 games natively.

>>6330632
>Vita, Switch, and similar size consoles are way too large and I may as well carry a small laptop if I need to carry a bag to keep a handheld in
>3DS series requires you to keep your thumb knuckle bent at 90 degrees constantly to use the D pad which is uncomfortable as fuck
>white label chinkshit options are built poorly and generally don't have that great of battery life vs the competition
>older mainstream handheld options use proprietary batteries that are no longer available from the original manufacturer, requiring you to play the Chinese battery roulette and hope you get something that matches a somewhat worn original battery instead of a heavily worn original battery
>people now days are comfortable just using their electronic leash to play games which doesn't have the durability or run time of a handheld
Everything is shit.

>>6339468

>>6339515
what's it called, anon?

>>6339714
GKD350H.
Aluminum variant is difficult to find, but the plastic ones have the same hardware aside from L2 and R2 and the standard size battery.

>>6330674
My galaxy s9 can play ps1/game cube games

>>6330632
Hello, You have reached the based department, how can I help?

>not having multiple systems

>>6330632
psp go

>>6339990
Love it

>>6336656
This is the only person that is correct in this thread. Just use a hacked portable or switch. If anything a really powerful phone is your next bet if your trying to emulate ps2 & gamecube.

I wish sony made a psp that ran ps2 games.

>>6340224
As a person who loves Vita I wish Sony made PSP 2.

>>6339990
>>6340167
What systems can you all emulate on the GBA and how well can you emulate those systems?

>>6340310
I have the EZFlash Omega cart. It can do GBA, GB/GBC (With SGB borders/Pallets), and NES which I've literally just realised it can do.
It can't do Pokemon Crystal though, and the NES is strange because the GBA resolution is a bit smaller than a NES.

>>6340310
It can play Game Gear games fairly well, and you can even extend the view to fit the screen. It doesn't work for every game, but it's gorgeous when it does.

>>6340442
How you doing GameGear?

>>6340450
With SMSAdvance.
I have an ezflash IV, so I need to convert roms the old fashioned way.

>>6340456
I just found one called DrSMS that does similar. The EzFlash Omega can't just play them gotta convert them. Cool stuff though another thing I didn't know you could do.

>>6340167
>>6340434
>no faceplate
l-lewd!

>>6340640
It's a see through faceplate. Couldn't find any other replacements

I have a hacked PSP and a hacked 3DS and the two combined allow me to play almost every retro game I want.

The 3DS plays NES, SNES, GB/C, GBA, MS, GEN, and DS games perfectly. Its main problem is that it sucks for fast-paced 2D games because using the D-pad will give you hand cramps. Plus it's way too heavy for a hanheld, which causes numbness depending on your position.

The PSP plays most PS1 games perfectly. Its main problem is that the screen is simply too small for a lot of 3D games with detailed environments. Playing something like RE2 on it is kind of a mess.

Still, I'm pretty satisfied overall.

>>6340434
does your flash cart kill battery?

>>6340838
don't think so but I bought a replacement battery

>>6336826
>>6338975
>You don't like phones, you must like chinashit
>m-muh UI
No, you frothing shills. Smartphones are not the magic do-everything devices you think. They still have major hardware limitations that keep them from being feasible alternatives to handhelds actually built for gaming. But sure, keep fawning over being able to run early-90s 3D games that lag like an elderly snail while your battery drains within minutes.

>>6340829
Are you using retroarch? I can't seem to get that to work on my n3DS so I had to find emulators for each system in .cia format. I got NES, SNES, GB/C, TG16, Genesis, SMS, 32x, some Sega CD and Turbografx-CD games. GBA games don't run well unless I use a virtual console injector.

>>6341065
>keep fawning over being able to run early-90s 3D games that lag like an elderly snail while your battery drains within minutes

Retard. My phone plays Wii games and the battery lasts fucking hours and fully charges in literal minutes. I can play Dreamcast and PSP games also. You're a fuck up mate, your taste is shit and your opinion is fucking wrong.

>>6341142
>My phone plays Wii games and the battery lasts fucking hours
"fucking hours" when left on standby maybe.

>>6341118

I'm injecting the ROMs via the 3DS's VC software. It works much better than running emulators. For DS I use Twili to turn on the system's "DS mode".

>>6340841
Interesting. I've read that many people have experienced battery problems with the gba flash carts.

>>6341198
"Battery problems" simply means decreased battery life because flash carts generally draw more power than a normal cartridge.

>>6340829
>>6341118
>MS

Is that MS DOS games?

Hacked new 3ds or phone + clip.

>>6330632
the pi-boy consoles have very sharp edges and arent that comfortable afaik
i heard PSP can emulate gameboy and SNES and stuff like that.
>>6330649
>Bluetooth
this is why i gave up on phone emulation. bluetooth gives lots of input lag. smartphones are great for Nintendo DS tho, the kind of games that use the touchscreen for everything work great

>>6341065
>called out for shilling chinashit
>posts "You don't like phones, you must like chinashit"
>continues to shill chinashit
You can continue using overpriced, underpowered hardware with restricted inputs. I'll just pair a bluetooth controller of my choosing up to my phone and play what I want.

>>6330632
>ctrl+f
>soulja boy
>no results
I'm ashamed of you /vr/

>>6341162
On stand by? That's a couple months or so brother.

I've got one of these. Emulates up to Wii and even a few PS3 and Wii U games. Use it as my laptop too. They're too expensive, not worth what they go for new but I got mine during a sale.

>>6341218
Master System, likely.

>>6341507
>They're too expensive
Yeah...

>>6341507
I heard it’s hard to navigate windows on that. The android version might be faster/easier to navigate

>>6340434
Do you have any problems with saves getting corrupted? I've seen claims about them getting corrupted even if you do wait 10 seconds before powering off.

>>6341142
And what exactly is this miracle phone of yours with such a long-lasting battery?

>>6341301
I never said a damn thing in favor of chinashit, other than calling you out for using it as an excuse. If hacking a 1st party handheld is too hard for you, I can't see how downloading roms or buying accessories is any easier.

>No mention of the RS-97
I've just bought one from China, did I fuck up?

>>6336258
>>>/g/ with that shit.
>>6340434
Poor pokefag.

>>6342359
It’s a perfectly fine device but you can get a 2DS for the same price and play a lot more games.

>>6342403
Not the Anon you're replying too, but I'd argue that the RS-97 is more comfortable to hold, and can play far more games, even if you count the whole 2DS library due to the sheer number of emulators available. The ones that come on the device are not all there is.

>>6342359
i like the LDK more because it smol and cute™

>>6342351
Yeah, only with GB/GBC. GBA games not had a problem.
Apparently might be to do with the EU model, could also be the Goombaboy emulator it's using?

Just tried a save in Pokemon and it kept it fine, but if you use the emulator menu's restart/exit feature instead of just powering off it seems to wipe it.
Save States seem to work no problem tho and don't get wiped if the save file does, so use those.

>>6342454
Follow up to this. It's like doing a save-state makes it write the gameboy save file to SD correctly. Without a save-state the ingame save doesn't save correctly, if you save then do a save-state it does.

Only GB/GBC though, GBA just works which is nice.

Does otg cable have less input lag than bluetooth?

>>6341741
It's not as bad as I thought it would be. You can hold down one of the triggers to increase mouse speed. I'm sure the android version would be easier though.

>>6342443
Looks pretty uncomfortable to play though

>>6340035
>proprietary memory card
>proprietary USB cable
lol

>>6342443
That's really cute, it's like a slightly blown up version of one of those key chain LCD games. How small of a screen can one comfortably emulate 3rd gen consoles and 4th/5th gen handhelds on anyways? Would it be possible to go smaller than the 2" screen on the Game Boy Micro, or was that already pushing it?

>>6341507
I'd buy one if only there wasn't this trash gamepad on it. I know that it's supposed to be some gaming handheld, but I already have like 20 controllers I could connect to that. And no, the GPD pocket is not an option as that one has a worse processor.

>>6341741
Theres a trick actually.
Get controller companion from Steam. Install that, and then you can leave it in xinput mode accelerate the mouse movement by default, and games usually switch automatically into gamepad from emulated mouse input. And if they don't you just press select+start and it manually switches.

>>6330632
PlayGo/ Pocket Go 2 are pretty good from my experience. Up to reliable PS1 emulation. I also prefer 3DS since 3 of the libraries that are compatible can be natively played.

>>6344062
pic related

>>6340434
Is the 2" screen on the Micro large enough for comfortable NES emulation?

>>6342359
Neat

>>6344071
I prefer the rg350.
The screen is better and has additional inputs.
Pic.

>>6344549
They all have their merits, though I sold off my PlayGo and RG350.

>>6342443
>>6342359
>>6344071
>>6344549
>>6344562

Are either of these better than GCW Zero?

>>6344592
They're both better.

Holding out for this bad boy. I'm super picky when it comes to emulation and this is one of the first devices I'm liking the look of, mostly because of the 10x integer scale resolution for gameboy games will let just about every device it emulates display without scaling issues. It also have a nice layout and looks pocketable which a phone with bluetooth controller doesnt quite accomplish. Also I'm pretty into fpga stuff and it looks like itll do more than handheld consoles post launch

That's if it ever fucking comes out

>>6344592
The last three.

>>6344601

Any news from this recently?

>>6344601
>10x integer scale
>1600x1440
why the fuck

>>6344601
I want one as well.

>>6344601
I can't imagine the battery life will be more than a couple of hours with such a high resolution screen. The majority of the size is just the cartridge dock too so there isn't much room for a decent battery. A backlit modded original model GBA with a rechargeable battery can last a few days easily, and would probably be cheaper too.

>>6344629
Not even that. Backlight mod a GBC. Its real easy to do. The backlight is adjustable by tapping the IR sensor. And you can play your GBA games on a cheapo AGS-001 SP with a decent non-chink battery in it so it has its actual like 8 hours of life with a flashcart in it whilst the GBC rocks a huge battery life with enerloop pros since the flashcarts for GBC are way less power hungry.
Or get an RG300/350. Both are really solid handhelds, though the 300 can't play PS1 games. Its a bit too weak for that.

>>6344640
GBC would be better in terms of form factor and battery life for sure, but that device can also run GBA carts so you wouldn't lose any functionality as you would using a GBC. I'd prefer to play handheld games on an original GBA compared to the cramped SP that also needs an adapter for a headphone jack.

>>6344614
>m-muh screen has higher resultotion that your derp
Just for e-peen, higher price and reduced battery life.

>>6344601
Why? Unless you're specifically looking for a handheld to play Neo Geo Pocket, Game Gear, or Atari Lynx games on, there's no reason to go with that over a GBC/GBA if you want Nintendo handhelds without scaling issue or other modern options if you want home consoles without scaling issues.

>>6344601
>Portrait orientation
Dropped.

>muh phone

>>6344797
Itll also do 8 and 16 bit consoles

>>6344878
I've never seen something so based

>>6344601
Just get a modded GBA or GBC

>>6338518
That's not what they said. They said "perfectly".

PSP PS1 emulation is /far/ from perfect. Many screen buffer effects aren't emulated accurately at all, Silent Hill is a good example of that. Final Fantasy 7 and 8 both have slowdowns during intense summons which doesn't happen on original PS1 hardware. Countless emulation bugs/quirks for many games. Hardly game-breaking, but they are still there.

It's obviously playable and I still find it amazing how well it emulates PS1 considering how old and small it is. It's still how I play PS1 games.

>tfw modern battery tech feels so bad i consider 4 hours to be good

>>6330632

This. This device can handle anything from NES to CPS3 and PS1 fullspeed, with a gorgeous 4:3 IPS screen and nice, responsive buttons. I'm currently playing some GBA games and it's a great, smooth experience.

Does the switch have a good emulation community? I want to play retro shit, I don't care if I'm banned online.

>>6345298
Switch has Retroarch and enough power to play lots of stuff at good speed but only early Switch models are hackable. You need to look into that. If you have a Lite or regular one with the red box hacking it is already out of question for now.

>>6345291
If you put this image in the .gpsp folder, you can get rid of that stupid border on regba without scaling.
It took me a hilariously long time to figure this out.

>>6345354
>>6345291
Also, it has to be named "border.png".

>>6332605
I've been using a DS4 and a clip with my phone but might try this controller... neat

>>6332605
You can't actually be using that set up in public...right?

>>6336552
>Spend 100 bucks for chink shit that's less powerful than my phone
>REEEEEEEEE MUH dedicated handheld
It's 2020 boomer

>>6344614
research the resolutions of all the other handheld-sytems it supports, then you'll know why.

>>6345161
>It's obviously playable and I still find it amazing how well it emulates PS1 considering how old and small it is.
both using the same cpu-arch (mips) certainly helped.

>>6345407
it's a little bulky, but sure

>>6345407
Not like on a park bench or a bus cos playing games in actual public is for losers; but if I'm going somewhere it's p.easy to take that controller somewhere I just keep the clip on it. Normally carry a bag.

>>6345585
Well alright, fair enough.

>>6345576
*yanks your phone away*

>>6345595
>*yanks your phone away*
you double nigger.

>>6345595
Why are you electronic role playing (or ERPing) on 4chan?

>>6345291
And what's the name of this gadget?

>>6330649
DO NOT DO THIS BULLSHIT. If you wanna play with a controller that has poor built quality and lag, go for it. otherwise just hack a 3ds or vita

>>6345921
GKD 350H

>>6346143
Thanks, I try to keep this shit written down

People itt should consider following this blog, it's awesome.
https://obscurehandhelds.com/

>>6344549
From what I understand, the PlayGo is using the same config as the RG350, minus a second analogue stick. Screens are both 240p IPS.

>>6330632
Are there any newer commercially available Game Boy Micro size or smaller options usable for emulation purposes, or are your only options if you want something that size an old Game Boy Micro or making your own by hacking up a VMU or similar?

>>6345913
>>6345919
Because that's what I'm into, I like the response it gets

>>6346752
I think the LDK vertical is the closest in size that's currently mass produced.

>>6339990
>>6340167
Micro gang represent
Clear faceplate best faceplate

>>6347251

>>6347251
Bonus PSP Go.

>>6347251
>>6347265
>>6347289
Is the Micro's screen size a limitation when emulating NES, SMS, or other 3rd gen consoles?

>>6347354
For me yeah. I liked fucking around with the emulators when I got the flashcard for mine but the novelty wears off fast. I use my other Go for emulation and when the emulators on it are not up to snuff on select games I move them to the Vita.

>>6347354
A little yes. The GBA resolution is smaller than NES so I think the width is fine but they they cut a few lines off the vertical.

>>6347289
The slickest handheld consoles of all time imo, so fucking cool
What a shame that we'll never have big companies make products like these again, all the new small chinese handhelds have the most generic designs

>>6347289
Where are the buttons?

>>6347724
True dat. They were my "I have to own this" items for some time and to my luck I got them for nice prices.

Phones getting smarter really shook things up. Now we either go Switch or go Chinese stuff. Let's hope Switch gets a software exploit so that I can finally buy and hack a Switch Lite.

>>6347764
The screen slides up and reveals buttons.

>>6347289
psp go only decent feature was the dock for tv/controller play. Otherwise that thing was dick.

>>6347365
>>6347404
So with a 2" screen or smaller you're mainly limiting yourself to handheld emulation then even if resolution isn't an issue? I was wondering why there wasn't a market for an ultra portable emulation machine these day, and I suppose that would be why. I'll have to keep that in mind if I ever try making my own handheld emulator in a VMU shell.

Anyone here emulating on a switch? What kind of performance do you get when emulating n64 and psp?
I get pretty garbage performance for n64 generally and decent to good performance for psp but does anyone know how to deal with the stutter/loading problem that comes up when youre driving around in vice city stories?

>>6347807
There's a mod chip for the lite.

>>6346174
Already do, Anon.

>>6340224
Psp games are kinda ps2 games or almost.
Silent hills psp games were ported to ps2 as well as some other games like the motorstorm one.
The god of war games on psp are very similar to GoW 1 and 2 ect.

>>6347289
>>6347251
>>6347265
True best faceplate coming through, that kid edition

>>6352974
>>6347289
>>6347265
>>6347251

Step aside plebeians, the true patrician's faceplate coming through

>>6345509
wouldn't a 720p or 960p resolution suffice?

>>6353496
probably, but then you'd have relatively huge borders when doing integer scaling with lynx and ngpc.
the higher the dpi, the smaller the borders.
and at 720p gba would have a border, too.

>>6342359
>heynow

>>6330632
I been thinking about getting an Odroid-Go Advance. Runs a modded Ubuntu 18.04 image with EmulationStation. It has a Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A35 1.3GHz (RockChip RK3326), 1GB RAM, 3.5in 320×480 TFT LCD, MicroSD Slot, and a full size USB port. No WiFi but can be added on in the system (but I see no reason to have WiFi since it's going to do one thing for me). Plus it only costs around $55.

I think I’ve finally finished my collection. Vita oled for everything sony (vita, psp, ps1). N3DS for everything Nintendo (DS flats cart, and all the VC injectors are amazing), hacked switched for some games I want to play both portable and on the tv (playing Golden Sun now), and a ags-101 for ultra portable (with a flash cart).

>>6355103
I've heard good things, aside from all the plastic being shit.
Apparently the same people that made the aluminum GKD350H >>6344562 are making a limited run of aluminum Odroid Gos as well.

I'm looking to buy one of these emulation handhelds just to carry loosely with me so I'm looking for something cheap. Would GKD350H the best option right now?

>>6355850
They're great, so long as you understand the limitations. No kernel sources (yet?) so no community development on the firmware side of things, though the OEM has been releasing their own updates, and are apparently porting Debian to it.
I have the aluminum version, but aside from the additional shoulder buttons, it's got the same hardware as the plastic version. I've had some difficulty running some obscure GCW Zero ports, but all the emulators I've tried work fine.

>>6355850

Maybe RG350 as well, anyone have experience with both?

>>6355858
I personally would only consider the RG350M or GKD350H due to the dpad placement, but the regular model is still a solid choice.
The only one to really avoid from this generation is the PlayGo/PocketGo 2/Miyoo Max/Powkiddy Q80 & Q90 (it has a billion different names).

>>6341065
These purpose-built devices are actually just general-purpose computer hardware running obsolete versions of emulators with sub-optimal configurations. A phone is a general-purpose computer with current versions of emulators, and enough resolution to avoid non-integer scaling and even apply some fancy shaders, and they also have enough processing power for lag reduction features.

>>6356030
While this is true, I still prefer having a dedicated device with it's own controls, battery, etc.

>>6355857
>>6355883

Thanks, might get GKD350H.

Are the buttons black or color? All the pictures show black buttons but whenever I see review videos they're color.

>>6356048
I'd love a nice handheld running a proper retroarch but they all still have their issues. Prefer either a phone or original hardware with a flash cart. RG350M/GKD350/OdroidGoAdvance are getting really close though, nice devices.

>>6356181
Honestly, I'm not sure. I got the Ozone aluminum variant.

>>6356185
That's understandable. The current generation of devices tickles enough of my itches that I'm satisfied.

Can anyone with an RG300 tell me how it generally performs with snes games?

I can never go back to emulating without run-ahead. Everything feels too heavy without it.

>>6358145
>feels too heavy
Dafuq does this even mean?

>>6336258
What about android? It's based on the linux kernel and doesn't use gnu utils? Or embedded solutions with busybox dont use gnu?

I know you're just shitposting but still.
Polite off topic sage

>>6359712
Isnt that the point though? People call android android. They dont call it linux. The only reason people call it linux on a computer is because the name caught on. Doesnt mean its the correct name though.

I recently took the phone clip pill and it's easily the best $10 I ever spent. If your phone is relatively recent it has better specs than nearly every dedicated handheld, and the support for emulators on Android is fucking huge. I can even play GameCube games on my Galaxy S9 in 720p, and they look gorgeous on that screen due to it being OLED and the insanely high pixel density. Using a clip also means you have all the comfort of a full-sized controller, instead of the M&M Mini-sized buttons on dedicated handhelds. Phones are better in specs, visuals, performance, and versatility than every other option.

>>6360270
My only issue is that it uses quite a lot of battery to play anything more recent than 4th gen, and it's not a dedicated gaming device so draining phone battery is annoying.

>>6360279
While this is true, it could be easily circumvented by using an older phone solely for emulation after you get a new model. Or even getting a used phone specifically for emulation.

>>6360283
That's true. A dedicated emulation phone could also use a lower resolution screen and benefit from extended battery life without having much of an impact on the visuals of games. The moto G7 power has a 5000 mAh battery and can get over 15 hours of screen-on time while running intensive battery tests, so it'd be perfect as an emu device. $200 is about standard for these handheld emulator systems and you'd get a lot more out of it than a simple GBA clone.

Does anyone know any sites to download roms? Just starting to collect

>>6360758
emuparadise

you can still download there even though the site is still technically down through the quick trick that you can do with your browser.

>>6336258
I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux,
is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux.
Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component
of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell
utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.

Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day,
without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU
which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are
not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.

There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a
part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system
that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run.
The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself;
it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is
normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system
is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux"
distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.

>>6338759
>both sticks on bottom
Okay idiot, try rotating your wrist a little

>>6360758
Archive.org Search for NoIntro romsets they are clean dumps of all the games. There's other groups for other systems try also searching 'ReDump' and console name.

>>6361371
nobody should go there

>>6361503
>>>/g/

>>6342359
What the hell there are things like these now? Do they already have the games or do I need to download and manually put it in its memory? God fucking damn I want these.

Which one of these Chinese handhelds has the best feeling buttons? Always worried about cheap feeling buttons and shitty d-pads with these Chinese products.

>>6362704
The GKD350H in my opinion.

>>6330632
The absolute best emulation handheld is a mix up between the N2DS XL/ N3DS XL and the original Vita

The N3DS XL and N2DS XL are able to natively play:

NES/SNES/GB/GBC/GBA/DS/3DS/TurboGrafx/Genesis And a few others

Vita can natively play PS1 and PSP

>>6360270
Anyone try playing Dreamcast games on a S10+? I'm almost sold on just upgrading my phone and getting something like a razer junglecat. It's extremely appealing to not have to carry an extra device with me to play my entire retro library.

>>6362756
>not have to carry an extra device with me
>"getting something like a Razer Junglecat"
Contradicting yourself there.

>>6362767
I'd feel better leaving something like a phone controller in my car to play during lunches at work than a dedicated handheld. Plus I can always play DS games without the controller.

>>6362750
You don't understand what native means. The only thing the 3DS can play natively is GBA

>>6362906
I think you don't understand it
The system emulates those consoles natively

>>6362750
>>6363224
This fucking guy.

>>6355135
Get a micro instead for "ultra portable" and you will have no room for improvement

>>6355671
All sold out at the moment, also waiting for lakka to get an official port. As for the case, the whole point of the Gos is that they're dirt cheap and modular. If the Advance picks up more steam I could see some people making custom cases for it. Looks small enough that you could probably print one as well. I'd bet an SLA printed case would be pretty sturdy

>>6362750
You forgot Sega cd

>>6330632
I use a PSVita and 3DS. PSVita has all my le retro stuff and 3DS has all my DS stuff.

>>6363224
>The system emulates those consoles natively
doesn't every VC-release come with its own special emulator-binary?

>>6365094
I think what that dude trying to say is that it has official emulators for those systems. Well except for GBA and DS. Those use DS and GBA hardware found on 3DS to boot into their respective modes to run the games.

I have no idea about what you asked but at least I know the emulators on 3DS don't come with the firmware, they come with the game. So what you said is probably true.

Do we have a graph or at least a guide if say I wanted to buy one of these? Where do you buy these? Looking for one which can emulate PS1 games and with the buttons.

>>6365189
>Do we have a graph or at least a guide if say I wanted to buy one of these?
Kind of. If you don't search for Youtube reviewers then see >>6346174
>Where do you buy these?
Normally I'd say Aliexpress but with the pandemic shit I don't think they are able to ship stuff. Or your country cab accept any air traffic from China. So Ebay or your local equivalent is your best bet.

>>6365171
>the emulators on 3DS don't come with the firmware, they come with the game.
and the games come with different versions each, even when emulating the same system, otherwise injecting different games would work with any of them, and not just some.

>>6358550
It means there's something wrong with the earth's gravitational pull

>>6358550
Input lag makes playable characters or objects seem heavier. Try adding or removing some if you can figure out how.

>>6330662
Clearly works for the NSA.

>>6365235
Thanks. I'm from Asia so there's no problem about the shipping. I'll check that site and so far I've seen the RG350 and it's available in our local "ebay" kind of site. Thanks mate.

This shit any good? I have a cheaper clip but hate using it.

>>6367969
If you can have whatever controller, why the fuck would you pick Xbox? Awful for anything before PS1.

>no handheld solution is currently capable of playing PS2 games, even the less demanding ones

I just want to play Ape Escape 2 and 3 full speed on the go, is that too much to ask?

>>6338759
how about one that isn't fucking retarded colors

all of the well-reviewed ones on amazon are painted like an extreme rave toy

I just want a normal looking one bros, im already beaten down enough to swallow the phone-pill, I can't take more abuse than that ;_;

>>6368471
Maybe not long from now if the libretro core "Play!" keeps getting updates like it has been. I can't run anything on my GPD Win 2 with it but maybe in a few years it'll be usable.

>>6368492
Razer junglecat looks fine to me in terms of colors but it's expensive. Still got it and a Galaxy S10+ and I'll post my thoughts if it turns out to be a piece of shit.

>>6368502
>a few years

>>6368692
yeah, and I'm still just talking out of my ass anyways since I don't know shit, could be more or could be less. What I do know is that pcsx2 will probably always be outdated and not worth hoping for a 64-bit version ever.

>>6358113
Its a bit slow admittedly. Its fine unless you encounter a heavy mode 7 effect then it slows down a bit. Obviously special chip games don't work either.
So like in Live-a-Live some transition effects slowed it down, some didn't.
Most regular SNES games will work fine though.

>>6358113
I played a few Mario World hacks with frameskip turned to auto.
The the controls felt smooth and sounded fine but the framerate regularly dipped to 40.

>>6368727
How do you think final fantasy 5 or 6 would run on the world map?

How the fuck do I get mame and neo geo to work on vita's Retroarch? It doesn't makes fucking sense, waku waku 7 worked first try 60 fps, didn't had to download BIOS or anything but all the other games I downloaded crash even if I downloaded the bios and put them everywhere