/vr/ - Retro Games

>>9115376
I have a GPi Case. It's nice and plays all the stuff I want it to play. I can play Koei strategy games, jarpigs, Doom and Smash TV on the go via the power of AA batteries.

>>9115376
Retroid pocket 2 plus, definitely the best device for the money.

Get something that doesnt look like baby toy.

>>9115392
This looks like it would be a great deal when Pis aren't the price of gold

Anbernic Rg280v and Rg350m. The former to play on my lunch, the latter to play at home
>Inb4 fuck Miyoo shillers kys

>>9115407
>Retroid pocket 2 plus
Looks decent, it's android? What do you play on it?

I wish nintendo hardware weren't so hideously underpowered or my N3DS would be the perfect emulation machine

>>9115443
Kind of seems like the software sucks on these, I wish there was some kind of master comparison chart for these damn things.

I checked out an NES classic from my library, it was pretty good. I wouldn't buy it though.

>>9115432
>>9115443
>shitty Chinese Aliexpress garbage
Fuck that.

>>9115376
>Any emulation devices you actually use?
My PC. Almost every day.

>>9115376
I use my Miyoo a bit, played through Fire Red and SMRPG on it. Running on a light-weight Linux is really nice too.
Often find myself gravitating towards my Switch or 3DS though when I want some handheld gaming. Otherwise I just emulate on PC.

If I were to order one of these things, which should I get? I'm leaning towards the Retroid 2+ at this point. Android support would be handy

>>9115638
Now I'm second guessing myself. Without hearing one way or the other, I feel like OpenDingux on the 350m will have less input lag since the OS is way less bloated than Android...

>>9115638
rg353p. android and linux. better ergonomics, better buttons dpad and sticks, and better build quality than rp2+, but more expensive and slightly less power, but if ps1 is as high as you want to go then they both perform equally.

>>9115680
Thanks anon, that would cover both bases, but it's cosmetically out there. I really like the simplicity of the Pocket and 350m in the all black colorways,

>>9115689
it comes in transparent black

>>9115638
you cannot beat RP2+. plays up to DC well and SNES/PS1/GBA, etc., perfectly. good build quality, buttons feel very nice. android is a bonus, very easy to set up. 99 fucking dollars. you can't go wrong dude

>>9115732
How is the input lag? I've never really played anything on Android.

>>9115376
I used to have a RetroPie but I turned it into a Pi-Hole. I don't really emulate but if I do I just use my phone. Recently I've been playing through a Pokemon randomizer on it.

>>9115732
>you cannot beat RP2+
The RP2+ screen is washed out and garbage, it also runs on Android which is a huge downside.
You may as well just spend a little extra and get an Odin Lite if you want an Android-based handheld.

>>9115858
>2x the price
>a little extra

>>9115858
I'm looking at the RG350 or RG280 now, kind of like the Open Dingux thing. Only $90 shipped on Amazon too. The RG351 also seems nice but jesus christ this market is hard to follow.

>>9115376
>I mainly use it to play Pokemon on the train to attract attention to myself
>I'm quite the retro gamer

>>9115432
>dont use baby toy
>posts baby toy

>Get a Switch OLED awhile back
>Screen looks fantastic, think it'd make an amazing emulation device
>Chinks charging an arm and a leg for modchips
>Installation requires microsoldering
Fucking christ.

I use an RG351P sometimes, not often
I was playing rockman.exe operate shooting star on it last time

>>9116503
>Getting a Switch as an emulation device

>>9116503
The switch is increasingly more unappealing with bullshit like that whole modchip nonsense and the fact that most of its catalog is indie games that are also on PC and can be played by newer x86 handhelds just fine. I'd preorder a Loki Mini if it weren't for the fact I need a GPU right now.

>>9116635
not to mention switch isnt exactly pocketable so as handheld device is garbage and then pc really is better choice for all this indie trash. hell even low end laptop can do it now if you gonna make "bed" argument

>>9116675
The advantage of a "PC handheld" is being able to play much older games too and all sorts of stuff that's so obscure you will never find it on consoles.

Last week I picked up this JXD S5300 2nd hand for 12€ incl. shipping and I have been having quite a lot of fun with it. It was softbricked and only needed a firmware reinstall(which I managed to find in a russian forum).

Honestly, for being a nearly 10 year old handheld that was $90 at launch it's really decent. Runs up to PS1/N64(both playable with some frameskipping), the battery lasts 3 hours gaming, probably because it has been most likely barely used. Ironically it's just a tiny 2200mah battery, I measured the available space inside and it is enough to fit a 5000mah battery, so I'm planning to get one.

Downsides are that the dpad and the screen are pretty bad, the soc is also fairly weak but seems to be just about fast enough to do the job. Its a Sunplus GPL83000 1GHz Cortex A8 with PowerVR SGX 531 gpu, 512mb ram and 4gb internal storage expandable with microsd slot.

Another odd thing on this handheld is that the analog stick is mapped to mirror the dpad, which is a bit problematic for some N64 games although an on-screen dpad does the job when its needed.

>>9116689
>wasted money on a shit tier PSP bootleg and then reddit blogs about it on vr
you are so fucking gay holy shit

>>9116689
and then people have the nerve to shit on real psp when it's used as emulation box when devices like this knockoff trash still exist. unbelievable

>>9116871
I mean, he got it for 12€. What kind of great emulation device would you expect?

In any case the PSP does suck as an emulation "box" when it can't even handle SNES and GBA emulation as good as a $50 Miyoo Mini. Shit, the RG351s can handle PSP better than the PSP handles GBA. Only thing going on for that handheld is the shape.

>>9116871
It's indeed such a good form factor. Although for PSPs I'd say you need at least a 300x for the brighter screen, since one friend has a 2003 and it has a pretty dim screen, dimmer than the JXD and than a nintendo dsi which I also own for comparision, in sunny days it's pretty bad. Also the legit PSP is far worse in emulation than the JXD. But well, the PSP has such a good library that you don't really need to emulate titles for entertainment. The dpad and the front speakers of the PSP are also much better.

>>9116878
Yeah for 12€ it has exceeded my expectations. I really did not expect N64 to run as well as it does. Just GBA emulation is kinda meh, not because of the speed but rather because of minor input lag, it's noticable in some games that require faster reactions. Although that issue appears to be present on other android handhelds too.

>>9115376
Wii and New 3ds. Might get a Vita too for use as a portable ps1.

>>9115376
I've messed around with chinkshit devices before, they always have some flaw that prevents a purist from having a good time, be it shitty built-in emulators, shitty hardware, etc. You're better off getting a proper console and modding it if you want emulation on the go.

Anbernic Rg280v. Perfect for on the go. Also ordered an Rg351p for playing at home but it isn't here yet.

I also have a powkiddy v90. Its really good as well but a bit underpowered for my taste.

>>9115535
>>9116247
Found the retroid fags

>>9115376
A MisterFPGA, but I got it at list price way back. Not scalpers. Mostly I use it for arcade cores and PCEngine, because getting the physical hardware and games would be stupidly expensive for the arcade games I want, and PCEngine is equally scarce near me. I prefer hardware plus ever drives for consoles, but my kids got me an SNES mini when they came out, and it's more than good enough for the SNES games I play. Plus they love playing it.

>>9117063
theyre just single board computers with built in screens and controls. a lot of them are better than modded handhelds these days

>>9117063
the chinkshit devices have less obscure chips that play better with emulators. The problem is finding one with Nintendo/sony tier build quality. So far it simply doesn't exist.

>>9115858
>screen is washed out
No it isn't. At least you've stopped moaning about the input lag. Did you find another job in the end?

I ended up finding an RG350P in transparent black for $65 on Amazon Warehouse so I went for it. Would have preferred the all black but whatever, beggars cant be choosers. I really just want something to play Diablo and DevilutionX has a native port; everything else will be icing on the cake.

>>9117063
>I've messed around with
Well there's yer problem. Knowledgeable people who do more than spend a few minutes playing games on them accomplish amazing things.

>>9116606
The Switch isn't that bad for emulation.
It's more a 3DS situation, you hack it and blow it open, you've got a library of bretty gud first party titles, and some alright ports and alright emulation. If a modchip wasn't involved an OLED Switch full of pirated content would be a great handheld choice.

>>9119002
That's the thing about console piracy, you're there for the native games but emulation is a big perk.

I'd buy a Switch Lite if it could be hacked without a modchip.

>>9115376
>(fuck emulating on phones, I need physical buttons)
Are you literally mentally disabled?

>>9119002
>>9119018
Just use your N3DS.

>>9119113
I got one already, it's okay I guess.

>>9115376
3ds, dsi, psp3000, pspVita
fuck off brand shit

>>9119124
What the hell do you emulate on a DSi? GBC and Master System games?

>>9115376
>emulation
stopped reading

>>9119127
i emulate having ds cartridges kek
3ds is better for that

although there is technically gb/gbc ds roms also nes as well but imagine how shitty it is

>>9119171
GB/C emulators are fine on the DS, everything else is awful.

>>9115376
Psp 3000 with cfw
Plays games fine aside from n64
Emulates from the snes down with some minor adjustments
Parts can be purchased cheaply if anything happens to it
Actually goes in a pocket unlike the switch or vita

>>9119112
Dude bro, just buy a shitty phone controller that makes the phone a massive behemoth you can't put in your pocket.

>>9121046
Or just get your favorite BT controller and link it to your phone. And roll that money you were going to blow on chinkshit on a decent phone and decent phone accessories.

In short, I have a shit phone that is 2yro and it works with a PS4 controller and doesn't miss a beat with PS1 games...

>>9121135
>dude dont use chinkshit just use a shit made in china phone and a made in china bt controller dude

New 3DS is pretty good if you got one while they made it.

All emulators PS1 and below, n64 emulation is about on par with PSP. 3DS and DS games run 100% with no chinese bullshit flashcart. Finally caught up with the psp as an emulation device.

>>9121142
Everything is made in china you fucking retard

>>9121210

>>9121135
A PS4 controller with your average phone is an annoyance to use. It's twice as heavy as the average handheld, you get some input lag even wired and you have to deal with constantly having to clip and unclip. Not to mention how unintuitive it is to handle standalone emulators, specially in newer versions of Android.

A Miyoo Mini doesn't miss a beat with PS1 games either and it costs less than an xbox or ps5 controller.

>>9115376
I swear by the SNES mini as an emulator

>>9115460
I've run a handful of GCN games on it
Not flawlessly, mind, but still

>>9117063
I own 3 chinkshit devices and I think they're all great. Just gotta do your research beforehand

>>9115376
Dude my eyes wouldn't see shit

>>9116871
Source on game?

PSP plays everything i want

>>9122265
So get some better eyes dumbass

Enjoying my rg351mp, got it at launch. Already had the original rg350, and an older rs97, plus a modded psp.
Pic related, finishing Rayman 2 on the Dreamcast at 480p resolution, full speed.

Any of these that can fit in your pocket and have an oled screen?

>>9122265
Imagine the crab claw you'd need to employ to play this

>>9123007
Jesus, does it run well? I got an RG351P and it chokes quite a bit with dreamcast (I would expect it to). It does some PSP games quite fine though, YS I & II chronicles only has a framedrop every now and then (reminder to disable lazy texture caching on PPSSPP for that one).

>>9123017
The only two OLED devices I know of are the RG503 if you want a dedicated device or modded 1st gen Vita if you're fine with the emulation performance it has. I think both would be hard to fit in an actual pocket though.

>>9123007
I'm not sure why we have three threads going, but how is the 350? I ordered one mainly because I preferred the 240p screen to the 351's weird aspect ratio and I wanted something running OpenDingux. Is the RS97 worth getting for tinkering or is it too old, I see Anbernic still sells it.

>>9115376
I emulate on my phone

>>9115460
It's trash and clunky. The battery will shit on you

>>9115376
>I mainly use it to play Pokemon on the train without attracting attention to myself
HAHAHAHAHAAHAH

Samsung Galaxy S9 with picrel. I play everything up to PS2 and GC, excluding Saturn because somehow Saturn emulation is still trash on phones.

>>9123039
It runs at full speed without frame skipping. Running the latest ArkOS (not available for the rg351p). Soul Calibur still chokes a bit though.

>>9123179
Perfect for psx and lower systems. Psx has some weird thing going on on a few games with texture effects (Dino Crisis for example). Might be misconfiguration though. It's also a bad resolution for GBA if you care about that.
RS97 chokes on psx and might frame skip on very few gba games. Perfect for a kid to play old games and handhelds though. Gave mine to a nephew and he happily plays pokemon, mario, sonic and some other assorted games.

>>9124139
Yeah, it's a shame ArkOS isn't available for the rg351p. I wonder if AmberELEC or JELOS have some of the same optimizations, although the latter doesn't even open saturn games properly.

>>9115376
Use your phone....

>>9115376
Yeah, my Vita for PS1, SNES and N64 needs and my 3DS for everything else. Dunno why anons spend a lot of money on aliexpress products when there's ton of used handhelds in perfect conditions.

>>9122651
think it's soreyuke burunyanman

>>9115530
Your local library lets you check out consoles? That's pretty neat.

>>9125521
>touchscreen controls
no thanks

>>9124139
Thanks anon. My 350P should come in tomorrow, looking forward to it.

Yes, my DSi with twilight menu++
But seriously DS has a such vast library and its actually what I call portable

>>9125893
I need to get a DS Lite, not sure why I don't have a DS anymore.

>>9125893
DS is solid and you can put flash carts in both slots.
If you could only have a single device, you really can't go wrong with DS

>>9125576
Is N64 emulation on Vita actually good now?

>>9125893
IIRC you can't save with side loaded Twilight . I have lost the ability to access Twilight++ menu altogether. I can still play the games with its emulators with Unlaunch but they will not save in any form. I'll try with a fresh SD and a flash card Maybe R4 or DSTwo +.

>>9126309
That's weird, I can save games just fine on my DSi.

>>9125905
Do it now while they're cheap. They're only going to keep going up.

Miyoo Mini

>>9126294
No, it's still shit.

>>9125893
>>9126315
Should I bother grabbing one if I have a 3DS XL?

>>9126767
It doesn't play GBA natively, while the 3DS does.

>>9115392
I got that on a whim for my pi zero 2 and I hate it, the screen has a too low resolution to play anything properly, emulation is mediocre for most systems.
My miyoo mini costs less, has double the resolution and emulates everything much better

>>9126767
DS games look like absolute dogshit on the 3DS, so yes you should get one.
>inb4 1:1 mode

>>9126772
What's the best one to get at this point?

>>9126783
There isn't a wrong option, each has advantages.

>>9126790
>>9126783
Except the OG DS

>>9126794
The OG DS has a FAR superior dpad to the DS Lite. There are a few other perks like GBA games fitting flush, better durability and IMO better ergonomics.

>>9126772
Really? I thought the only thing the OG 3DS was good for was DS games.

>>9127309
The OG 3DS is as good as any other 3DS model for playing DS games. So you can expect horribly smeared visuals unless you sacrifice half of each screen.

>>9122265
>>9123021
It’s not that bad. Not ideal, but I played it for hours on an airplane without getting cramps. The hardest part is pressing the triggers, they’re a bit stiff and need more force than the other buttons. I don’t play games that make extensive use of L and R on it.

>>9128534
$75 is a big ask for strictly the novelty when miyoo can do more for less

>>9115376

>>9121458
I agree. I just wish the controller cords were longer

>>9115376
>Any emulation devices you actually use?
Yeah.

>>9128534
That's really cool

>>9129263
>$75
welp