Retro Emulation

[Anonymous No.8411843]

What is considered the best method for emulation these days? Latest Raspberry Pi with Retropi loaded on it and USB compatible controllers of whichever system you are emulating (e.g. NES)?

I love having these old cartridges like Bionic Commando laying around, but these old systems aren't built for modern TVs.

[Anonymous No.8411850]

Individual emulators for every single different console

[Anonymous No.8411865]

>>8411850
Software-wise, for sure. I'm curious about what hardware has the best support for the widest range of emulators possible. Maybe one day I want to play Raid on Bungeling Bay on the Commodore 64, then play Gauntlet Legends on the N64 the next.

[Anonymous No.8411886]

>>8411865
Oh nvm I’m retarded, sorry

[Anonymous No.8411910]

>>8411886
No harm, fren! Cozy retro topic. I travel a lot, and don't want my retro library to come with me looking like pic rel.

[Anonymous No.8411915]

if you have a gaming pc, just use that as your emulation machine with your controller of choice
more power = better accuracy

[Anonymous No.8411917]

>>8411843
>I love having these old cartridges like Bionic Commando laying around, but these old systems aren't built for modern TVs.
Here you go, friend.

[Anonymous No.8412762]

>>8411850
>Individual emulators for every single different console
Did Retroarch fuck your sister or something or why the hate?

[Anonymous No.8412767]

>>8411910
I’ve done a ton of travel this year, laptop with retroarch and an sn30 pro+ does everything I needed it to.

[Anonymous No.8413023]

>>8412762
Not him but Retroarch has one of the worse UIs, even if you get used to that. The upside is the run-ahead feature.

For personal reason, I like the autist side of picking individual emulators for most consoles, its feels like I got multiple consoles... you know... that conforts my 3rd world soul.

[Anonymous No.8413062]

>>8411843
High end PC + DualSense controller + 15kHz CRT over RGB

[Anonymous No.8413063]

>>8412762
RetroArch is still individual emulators.

>>8413023
Use whatever UI you want? There's literally hundreds at this point.
Make your own if none suits you.

[Anonymous No.8413069]

>>8412762
It’s more because retroarch is a Jack of all trades, master of none. It’s easier to just download the latest emus for each console then having to be stuck with constantly out of date cores with some that don’t even function. I’m sure the default Jaguar emu on RA is VJ which barely even works, even though Phœnix has been the default for a while

[Anonymous No.8413081]

>>8413069
Do you people just speak out of your ass in your magical bubble thinking nobody is smarter than you?

Cores these days are the main driving force behind emulator updates, most of them are only maintained thanks to being cores and cores get updates that get backported into standalone emulators. There's very little development anymore for standalone emulators thanks to having one standard for all emulators (libretro, not RetroArch).

RetroArch is definitely the master of all though, simply because it's cores are just as configurable as they are when they are used in standalone emulators, plus it stacks it's own, entirely optional layers of features and customisation.

There's no argument outside of just liking standalone emulators like anon said.
The only logical reason I can see for libretro and RetroArch hate is misunderstanding, lack of knowledge or just being a luddite who hates new and feels safe with things they first got used to.

[Anonymous No.8413084]

>>8413069
>I’m sure the default Jaguar emu on RA is VJ which barely even works, even though Phœnix has been the default for a while
there's no default anon, you download what you want
have you even used it or is it just another dumb anti RA post? lol

[Anonymous No.8413089]

>>8413081
I hate retroarch because it's free open source software driven by the community that everyone can contribute to and help or customize
Best emulators are all propetary

[Anonymous No.8413090]

>>8413089
Ah okay, you're just shitposting. Got it.
Carry on.

[Anonymous No.8413095]

>>8413062

[Anonymous No.8413141]

>>8413063
Stop lying, Retroarch has only one UI

[Anonymous No.8413142]

>>8413141
So you're saying >>8413095 isn't RetroArch, for example?

[Anonymous No.8413224]

>>8413081
>RetroArch is definitely the master of all though, simply because it's cores are just as configurable as they are when they are used in standalone emulators, plus it stacks it's own, entirely optional layers of features and customisation.
Not sure about that one bro.

[Anonymous No.8413234]

>>8413224
Nothing to be sure about, it's a program, black and white on paper, just math.

[Anonymous No.8413241]

>>8413063
>Use whatever UI you want?
Anyone that lets you use mouse? This is what annoyed me the most

[Anonymous No.8413251]

>>8413241
Several, most UIs are focusing on controller usage though and I'd recommend that too.
If you're really just about emulating one system that you're going to use keyboard/mouse anyways, you're better of with just a standalone emulator. This thing is more for multi-system emulation.

[Anonymous No.8413253]

>>8413251
>bro use RA it's better trust me
>don't use it if you don't want to
Kek

[Anonymous No.8413258]

>>8413253
What are you on about? I never told anyone to use it, I'm simply replying to bullshit posts who have no idea about it.
I'm glad if you're a retard and don't use it, do what the fuck you want, won't matter to me, I just like to fuck with reatards who don't even know themselves what they talk about.

[Anonymous No.8413261]

>>8413062
>>8413095
Oh man that's awesome. As long as you're not audiocucked that setup is god-tier.

[Anonymous No.8413265]

>>8413261
Pretty sure the monitor has sound, judging by the fact the monitor has a volume knob

[Anonymous No.8413280]

>>8413265
This site says it has built in stereo speakers
https://bigbookofamigahardware.com/bboah/product.aspx?id=880
It's not my picture though so I can't comment more, just looked up the model number

[Anonymous No.8413386]

>>8413141
This is retroarch. Is it not good enough for you. Everyone knows how to navigate it at this point.

[Anonymous No.8413467]

I'd like to know what to buy so I can play emus (including mame) on my TV. I had an ouya which could do that, but it eventually broke. Any ideas? Raspberry Pi is too weak for mame right? And I'd like to use ps3 controllers....

[Anonymous No.8413478]

>>8411843
Emulation how? On your PC? Some plug 'n play stuff hooked to your TV? Something handheld-like?

[Anonymous No.8413557]

>>8413467
Literally a PS3.

[Anonymous No.8413563]

Retroarch is made by and for trannies and redditors. That’s why it’s bad. Do you need any other reason to not use it?

[Anonymous No.8413604]

>Do you need any other reason to not use it?
Yeah. It works, so what's the problem?

[Anonymous No.8413748]

>>8413265
>>8413280
External speakers or you're audiocucked. I don't make the rules.

[Anonymous No.8413758]

>>8413563
I'm a tranny and my people hate RetroArch. And now I hate you too for telling lies.

[Anonymous No.8413924]

>>8413563
Except it's not? Literally started by white German males who didn't even use reddit.

[Anonymous No.8413948]

>>8413563
Trannies were literally the ones who hacked RA github and servers and wiped everything.

>>8413924
Norwegian, but close enough.

[Anonymous No.8413963]

I'm looking into Retropi myself at the moment, but specifically for an online friend of mine.
He's got no problem assembling a complex LEGO kit but struggles with anything software related more complex than patching a ROM file, and is adverse to stuff like 3DS or Wii hacking despite being assured how easy it is.

I know retro handhelds like Anbernic family better, and set up PCs with Batocera.linux before, but I want to know a good resource for Raspberry Pi pre-builts, like already in a good shell with software pre-configured.
At most, he'll want to load ROMs onto the device probably using microSD or USB drives, and plug in a USB Gamecube or SNES-style controller. N64 emulation is particularly important to him.

Any suggestions? I mostly just want a jumping off point.

[Anonymous No.8414003]

>>8411843
These drawings get worse and worse every time

[Anonymous No.8414006]

>>8413467
I use an nvidia shield tv pro and it plays everything I've thrown at it with no problems

[Anonymous No.8414008]

>>8414003
What's wrong with this one?

[Anonymous No.8414023]

>>8411850
>tfw you're too brainlet to do that in a Linux distribution

[Anonymous No.8414068]

>>8414023
Visual Boy Advance, PPSSPP and Fightcade exe run under Wine. xemu and Yuzu have Linux versions. Don't know about the rest.

[Anonymous No.8414082]

Feels nice to finally have an usable ps2 emulator for android.

[Anonymous No.8414235]

>>8413023
Retroarch has the best UI. Every other emulator or frontend is a massive pain in the ass on controller.

[Anonymous No.8414236]

>>8412762
>nobody even mentioned trannyarch
>this faggot gets offended on its behalf

[Anonymous No.8414284]

I use an Xbox just because it was already plugged into my TV, works fine so far

[Anonymous No.8414285]

>>8414236
It's obvious what he's talking about when he says to use individual emulators.

[Anonymous No.8414652]

>>8413261
That's my setup, thanks anon.

>>8413748
New stereo speakers inside with recaped amp, for /vr/ I prefer the wide soundspace they give without even being visible than even dedicated monitors. If I want to just listen to game music, I just switch over to my main speakers.
Most of the time RA is configured to it's own DAC that's hooked up to the monitor though, so you can use the PC and the CRT with RA and controller separately. Like listening to stuff or talking on the PC while playing games on the CRT with seperate speakers for both.

[Anonymous No.8414771]

>>8413963
Time for me to shill it seems. You might want to buy him or suggest a Retroflag GPI Case. Might cost a few dollars extra for it to be pre-assembled, but it's an incredible system for the price tag and very up-gradable.

[Anonymous No.8414783]

>>8414771
I should specify it needs to be a TV-set up, he wouldn't use it as a handheld.
But I can see they do console shells too that he may enjoy.

[Anonymous No.8414998]

>>8414285
And yet the mere suggestion of not using it brings you to frothing rage

[Anonymous No.8415018]

>>8411843
I put Lakka on my RPi and haven't looked back.

[Anonymous No.8415601]

>>8411850
FPBP

[Anonymous No.8415619]

>>8411843
whatever you have at your disposal. I use Retroarch on my desktop and phone for most things but also standalones for 6th gen PSP and DS.
>>8411850
another brainlet filtered, many such cases!

[Anonymous No.8415898]

>>8414771
What about portable SNES and N64 emulation? Not the guy you're responding to but I would love a hand-held emulator option.

[Anonymous No.8415904]

>>8415898
Should mention I can't find a PSP on my local buy and sell services so that's a bit of a bust, and don't want to buy one I haven't seen ahead of time as they're so old now.

[Anonymous No.8415906]

>>8415898
RG351MP or a modded Switch.
PSP won't do it for N64.

[Anonymous No.8415936]

>>8413963
>Raspberry Pi pre-builts, like already in a good shell with software pre-configured
Literally just retropie. Maybe put a pretty gui theme on it, but the stock one is fine.

>N64 emulation is particularly important to him
That’s going to be your biggest hurdle. You’ll need at least a 3B+ if not a 4 and I personally don’t think n64 emulation is there yet but ymmv.

[Anonymous No.8415946]

>>8415936
I have a 3B+, it can't handle N64 emulation at all. A 4 might, because it's GPU supports Vulkan and is significantly more powerful.

[Anonymous No.8415951]

>>8413081
Yea, but RetroArch is a tranny emulator.

[Anonymous No.8415961]

>>8415946
Pi 4 is like the first Pi that's actually useful outside of small hobby projects. Get one.

[Anonymous No.8415965]

>Yea, but RetroArch is a tranny emulator.
>>8413758
>>8413924
>>8413948

[Anonymous No.8415991]

>>8415965
your sexy cunny tummy

[Anonymous No.8416119]

>>8415961
I intend to, but for now I'm waiting for the B+ release. Until then, I'm perfectly happy with 4th gen (plus PS1) emulation on my 3B+.

[Anonymous No.8416375]

>>8414236
>Using word association with things you don't like
What are you, retarded?

[Anonymous No.8417681]

I was gonna make a thread, but I don't think this question deserves its own thread and it's kind of on topic here
I want to play SNES and Genesis games handheld. What is my best option?

[Anonymous No.8418504]

>>8415898
GPI Case with the Pi Zero 2 or CM4 module will have no issues with either of those. Standard Pi Zero has next to no issues with SNES from my personal experiences.

[Anonymous No.8419205]

>>8411843

[Anonymous No.8419438]

>>8411843
Will this be a good emulation system?

[Anonymous No.8419439]

>>8419438
Yep.

[Anonymous No.8419448]

>>8419439
nice

[Anonymous No.8419457]

>>8419205
That would be awesome if you could run emulators on it

[Anonymous No.8419539]

>>8412762
I don't hate Retroarch, but I find its UI clunky and awkward.

[Anonymous No.8419559]

>>8419539
use another UI? there's literally a window mouse driven one if you're missing the point of RA want want to use a mouse

[Anonymous No.8419571]

>>8414235
If I'm switching games, I don't have any issues with just putting my gamepad down and then just using my mouse to navigate the interface, that's just normal.

[Anonymous No.8419596]

>>8419559
I don't get your point. Navigating and handling files and shit is far less natural feeling with a gamepad than it is with a mouse and dropdown menus.

>get another UI
Or I could use something which works like normal PC software from the get go, configure that, and not have to guess my way through gamepad binds in a cutrate PS3 style interface, alternatively sorting through a bunch of third party UIs and other tacked on solutions like I'm some sort of wannabe FOSStard who feels the need to assemble everything from the ground up for no reason.

[Anonymous No.8419614]

>>8419596
>Navigating and handling files and shit is far less natural feeling with a gamepad than it is with a mouse and dropdown menus.
Because controller is meant for when you can't easily access a mouse or a cursor is useless? I.e. at resolutions like 240p or on systems/setups where a mouse is out of reach, on your TV, etc. Dedicated hardware that only use a controller, i.e. Switch, Xbox, handhelds or consoles, etc.

Also I don't see it any less or more intuitive, you're playing /vr/, you're already used to using controllers, it's only a couple presses each time to pick a game when you want to play, after the initial setup.
I much prefer that to grabbing my mouse every time, even when I'm playing behind the PC. But you do you, to each their own.

>Or I could use something which works like normal PC software from the get go
Yes, like RetroArch, literally has a UI for mouse usage.
What did you think I was talking about?

[Anonymous No.8419616]

>software quite literally has dozens of UIs for every scenario and taste and input method
>people still only know about the ps3 one and bring it out as an argument because it's the default ui, since it's mostly used with controllers, even though changing it is simple
it blows my mind that people like that exist AND they are able to feed themselves

[Anonymous No.8421736]

>>8419457
You actually can, you can pretty much sideload whatever apk you want. There are a few virtual environments like GameBOV where you load into a living room and have a GBC to use and play games on it with a bunch of different settings.
There's a VirtualBoy emulator so you can finally try out what Nintendo failed to do and it's rather fun. You can also sideload RA but I'd rather have a more immersive, nostalgic feeling through the other apps that take advantage of VR.