Anyone have one? If so which one do you have
I ordered this one since it had good reviews, won't have it for some time though
https://www.keepretro.com/products/miyoo-mini
i sorta do. I bought a tiny monitor that theu use in cars and a raspbery pi that i can power both by a batter if i wanted to but i hadnt purchased any products specifically designed for it.
i was considering getting a steam deck to be an emu console + my gaming comp but i canceled it and im gonna wait unril
money is moar stable
i have two. i was actually considering a miyoo mini, but then i was like if i'm spending that maybe i should just get a retroid pocket 2+, but then i was like if I'm spending that maybe i should just get an odin lol. but also i have a steam deck preordered so probs should just get neither. but anyway, the ones i have:
PiBoy DMG
(https://experimentalpi.com/assets/images/DMG_Front.jpg)
the piboy dmg is p good, and it runs on a pi4 so its relatively very powerful, however i've kind of stopped using it lol and it mostly comes down to the hardware design tbh. the thing is VERY heavy, it's not really ergonomic for longer play sessions and anything with more advanced controls than the 16bit era is a pain to play on the thing, the shoulder buttons suck, the ventilation is bad, and the speaker is actually straight up garbaly doo doo. on top of that, there's a lot of bugs with the software; phantom inputs, fan speed issues, booting issues etc. it requires a shitload of tinkering to get it the way you like it, and it seemingly can fall apart sometimes due to buggies. idk, i don't hate it by any means, but for the price I was hoping it was going to be a bit more solid.
RG351P
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i bought this because i wanted something lighter and more pockatable than my piboy. honestly, i really like this thing. 351elec is a nice firmware, it more-or-less works as expected out of the box, and feels great to play. the only complaint is power; this thing's a weak little bitch and only really is good for up to SNES and some lighter PSX games. hope one day there's something in this form factor that can do N64 and Dreamcast (the 552 is a lot bigger than this thing and also is way too expensive for what the chipset offers lol)
I have mega Game Boy nostalgia so I'd really like to get an analogue pocket for a bunch of reasons.
The steam deck looks cool,
Also just finding out about the Odin too. Guess I'll have to see what they both can do. Hopefully they're will be one that can play emulation and new games too.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/odin-the-ultimate-gaming-handheld#/
Steam Deck should be the GOAT handheld in terms of power, though it's definitely a chonky guy. Not something I really plan on leaving the house with lol, but will be good to play some PC games or emulate PS2/Gamecube while I watch Golden Girls in the background with my wife lel
The Odin is super compelling tho. The upper end pro can even run Windows on ARM and play some lighter PC stuff. I do want to see how the Odin Lite shakes out before I consider a purchase though; the chipset might be enough for what I'd want to play on it, and it's like $100 cheaper than the pro and should have a better battery life.
also probs should hack my launch switch at some point lol
Odin looks cool from a glance. if it can play gamecube - ps2 games im sold.
agreed odin looks cool, but being android-based i can't help but get flashbacks to the ouya
fuck these all are so cool. i had no idea this market even existed
Also there is a pi zero and a case, fairly expensive but more compact and allows some hardware mods
https://www.amazon.com/Retroflag-CASE-Raspberry-Zero-Shutdown/dp/B07RT9VGS4
https://youtu.be/W6i2f787Lh4
i dunno if i'd bother with a pi based handheld at this point tbh
the retroid pocket 2+ is a hundred bucks and blows even pi4b out of the water lol
the gpi case plus a pi zero 2 (if u can even find one cuz Pi's are hard to find right now) would run you a hundred bucks, and then u got a device that can't even play all PS1 games (maybe even some snes tbh) as opposed to the retroid which can play n64 and dreamcast well
okay real question where do you guys get your roms in 2022? i haven't torrented in ages and idk what is good anymore.
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Quote from: strongbad on February 08, 2022, 05:15:23 PMokay real question where do you guys get your roms in 2022? i haven't torrented in ages and idk what is good anymore.
most stuff is on archive.org lol
also i would never suggest going to the roms subreddit and reading the pinned post on where to find roms, that would be illegal
Quote from: C.Mongler on February 08, 2022, 05:59:37 PMQuote from: strongbad on February 08, 2022, 05:15:23 PMokay real question where do you guys get your roms in 2022? i haven't torrented in ages and idk what is good anymore.
most stuff is on archive.org lol
also i would never suggest going to the roms subreddit and reading the pinned post on where to find roms, that would be illegal
this is very nice
Quote from: C.Mongler on February 08, 2022, 02:20:21 PMi dunno if i'd bother with a pi based handheld at this point tbh
the retroid pocket 2+ is a hundred bucks and blows even pi4b out of the water lol
the gpi case plus a pi zero 2 (if u can even find one cuz Pi's are hard to find right now) would run you a hundred bucks, and then u got a device that can't even play all PS1 games (maybe even some snes tbh) as opposed to the retroid which can play n64 and dreamcast well
my pi 3 can run ps1 games p fine.
I got a pi but it's a console type not handheld
ps1 does well, it's the damn n64 games
Pi3 can run ps1, but a pin zero 2 is hit or miss, and a pi zero vanilla struggles to even run some snes stuff lol
If you get a non-zero pi compatible handheld it will cost you at least $200 unless you have a spare pi for it lol
Which at that point, get a frickin Odin man lol
Quote from: C.Mongler on February 09, 2022, 08:04:54 PMPi3 can run ps1, but a pin zero 2 is hit or miss, and a pi zero vanilla struggles to even run some snes stuff lol
If you get a non-zero pi compatible handheld it will cost you at least $200 unless you have a spare pi for it lol
Which at that point, get a frickin Odin man lol
plus it'll be big af for a handheld
Odin seems cool hope it really pans out
Quote from: reeper on February 12, 2022, 01:21:06 AMplus it'll be big af for a handheld
yeah thats honestly the biggest issue i have with my pi handheld; it's fucking hefty and it gets hot and the fan goes fucking JET ENGINE MODE as a result lol
lol despite my best judgment i ordered a miyoo mini (w express shipping cuz china takes 4ever). the onion os updates, the form factor and its screen seem too spicy for me to pass up
still kinda curious in getting an odin at some point, but probs not til they're readily available on amazon n shit
Quote from: C.Mongler on February 25, 2022, 12:12:29 PMlol despite my best judgment i ordered a miyoo mini (w express shipping cuz china takes 4ever). the onion os updates, the form factor and its screen seem too spicy for me to pass up
still kinda curious in getting an odin at some point, but probs not til they're readily available on amazon n shit
Let me know how you (or reaper) like it. This is the most appealing looking one I think
I'm still waiting for mine, they said it should be sent before March is over but that's getting close.
My friend has one and says they're quite good. I'll post some feedback, hopefully all good.
mines in the US now lol somewhere in new jersey, hopefully should have it by like mid next week at the latest. i did pay for the faster shipping tho cuz the last cheap shipping thing i got from china took literally 3 and a half months to get here lol
i am still considering copping a retroid pocket 2+, mostly because i hear that shit takes like 90 days to deliver at this point so might as well get in the waitlist now lol
got my miyoo mini today, time to start fuckin with it
holy shit this thing is TINY lmao I knew it was small but i didn't think it was this small. it's like 3/4 the size of an average modern smartphone lol. probably about as small as something could be before it hits 'yeah this is too small' territory lol
maybe will take some comparison pics later
Quote from: C.Mongler on March 28, 2022, 02:29:01 PMgot my miyoo mini today, time to start fuckin with it
holy shit this thing is TINY lmao I knew it was small but i didn't think it was this small. it's like 3/4 the size of an average modern smartphone lol. probably about as small as something could be before it hits 'yeah this is too small' territory lol
maybe will take some comparison pics later
you know that thing does look very tiny but still looks pretty neat- let me know what you think
also just ordered a retroid pocket 2+ lol
lol i ordered a retroid pocket 2+ too; we'll see when it gets here since i've heard its like 60-90 days backlogged probs lol.
AIGHT so the miyoo mini. i've been using it for a day and I really like it. i think it is best suited for if you want something that's only for up to SNES and PS1 power stuff and you want something ridiculously portable. again, it's fucking teeny weeny tiny, which is very cool if you want that, but it's not something i'd want to be playing every single game on. i bought mine cuz i wanted something that was truly portable and pocketable cuz i take my wife random places cuz she cant drive and i get bored and wish i had something to do besides browse reddit lol
also i installed onion os (https://github.com/jimgraygit/Onion)pretty much as soon as i got it lol so idk what the stock firmware is like too much
it runs most snes and ps1 stuff pretty well; starfox def had slowdowns, but was playable, and i've played half an hour of vagrant story and there's maybe some super minor audio issues but overall is enjoyable. yoshi's island seemingly ran fine; no title screen slowdown or anything.
i probably wouldnt play this thing for more than like 30 minutes to an hour at a time, it's not super ergonomic at all lol
but overall it fits the niche i bought it for. considering copping the other color just to have a backup lol
here it is next to a bunch of other handhelds (and the underside of my chin)
(https://gcdnb.pbrd.co/images/F6X318xg1rf7.png?o=1)
and here it is next to donkey kong 64
(https://gcdnb.pbrd.co/images/E25Rqwx7mzUC.png?o=1)
too small
definitely; i wouldn't recommend it as your primary handheld necessarily for sure. it's not super comfortable and fits in a damn hand-palm lol.
but if you want something you can slip in and out of your pocket, unless you're rocking cargo shorts, this is by far the best one i've seen out there
That looks cool as hell. How's the battery so far?
This is really cheesy but Im having a bachelor's weekend in August and I am considering buying everyone something like this (retroid pocket 2+ seems kind of excessive but also would be cool) and loading it up with games that I had played with each friend
But idk I might not do this too because i could also see people not really wanting one
Also looking at your handhelds makes me wish I hadn't sold my vita :(
Quote from: C.Mongler on March 30, 2022, 08:57:22 AMdefinitely; i wouldn't recommend it as your primary handheld necessarily for sure. it's not super comfortable and fits in a damn hand-palm lol.
but if you want something you can slip in and out of your pocket, unless you're rocking cargo shorts, this is by far the best one i've seen out there
That makes sense but I dont live a life style that would require that type of product. I think i need a deck tbh
Quote from: strongbad on March 30, 2022, 12:32:43 PMThat looks cool as hell. How's the battery so far?
This is really cheesy but Im having a bachelor's weekend in August and I am considering buying everyone something like this (retroid pocket 2+ seems kind of excessive but also would be cool) and loading it up with games that I had played with each friend
But idk I might not do this too because i could also see people not really wanting one
I haven't run it down yet tbh; i just throw shit on the charger half the time i'm not using it lol. i've definitely put in over an hour of PS1 on it and it was about halfish (the theme i was using didnt have an exact percentage and I had played some other stuff too lol)
thats a neat idea tho. i think the miyoo mini would be a cool novelty for that, plus it would be half the price lol
thing could be a damn keychain
probably could lol tho the funkey s does exist and does come with a keychain (and is even ridiculously smaller lol)
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I'm still waiting for my Miyoo and I'm about to go full Karen
lol thats why u never get the cheap shipping from china smth;
My mind will be blown if the pocket 2+ can actually handle gc and ps2 well
it cant lol; it can play some stuff at enjoyable levels but i wouldnt expect it to plow through everything
if the retroid pocket 3 ever comes to existence like its been rumored to for years now that should theoretically be poggin for that stuff
Okay you're right actually read up more on performance
Well excited to play some Dreamcast and Saturn games lol
Finally received my handheld. I actually preordered the guy when their website was sold out, so they literally had to make them.
Great console but yeah its have as your main console. Great for RPGs.
Retroid shipped hocuspocus;
Time to start hoarding roms
Lol my retro is supposed to arrive today or tomorrow neat
Also steam deck order placed but no ship yet
lol i got my retroid 2+ and steam deck in the same week
needless to say i need to give my retroid more love at some point. it's p neat but yea v overshadowed by the big daddy at the moment
steam deck fucking rules though it is also fucking GIGANTIC
Quote from: C.Mongler on May 12, 2022, 05:15:42 AMlol i got my retroid 2+ and steam deck in the same week
needless to say i need to give my retroid more love at some point. it's p neat but yea v overshadowed by the big daddy at the moment
steam deck fucking rules though it is also fucking GIGANTIC
damn living like a king
if they can ever make a smaller one i'll probably be interested, even my switch feels too large
i will say it is damn comfy and pretty ergonomic, tho yeah i hope its a success so they can continue to iterate on the hardware
Yeah it also has an undisputed best library across handhelds. Switch is maybe close but it would be really nice to not have to rebuy games I already own on steam for portability
What have you been playing on it? Anything that has had performance issues?
I played through all of Superhot on it; that played very well and gyro was p poggers.
I've dabbled in a lot of things. Monster Hunter Rise, Dark Souls 3, Half Life 2, Doom Eternal, all played nicely at 60fps. I even installed kingdom hearts 1.5+2.5 from EGS and that ran at 60 too though required some tinkering cuz it crashed before adjusting some folder names lol. elden ring also runs p good though too demanding to get above like 40 fps.
also u can sleep mode pc games and it rules
currently putting some time into disco elysium. also runs great though has occasional minor hiccups.
i've also tried deathloop yesterday because it just got FSR 2 support (AMD's DLSS). that works really well and runs at a nice 60 fps with it enabled. that said, deathloop is the only game i've tried so far that doesn't work with the deck's sleep mode, and will hard crash upon unsleep lol
Got my RP2+ the other day- feels pretty solid and good in my hands. My only complaint so far is that the buttons are pushy instead of clicky but I'm sure I'll get used to it
Waiting for my sd card to come but I think I have all my roms and bios setup for when I get it. A bit more setup than I was anticipating but it makes sense given the nature of emulation
Very excited for PS1 and Dreamcast emulation. Have barely touched these consoles and I think I'll have a better chance of actually getting into some of these games with fast-forward and save states lol