Android and Linux Handhelds - Shield, GCW Zero, GP2X, Pandora, Pyra, JXD, etc.

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Odin 2


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Odin2: The New Generation Ultimate Gaming Handheld

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8Gen2 CPU | Android 13 | 8000mAh Battery | Hall Sticks | 1080p 6" Touch Screen | Check out 'Odin2: The New Generation Ultimate Gaming Handheld' on Indiegogo.
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Edit: Update 2023.08.15
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AYN Odin2 Finally Reveals Ultra Powerful Chipset

After a few weeks of waiting and a slow trickle of info, AYN has finally revealed the chipset to be used in their upcoming Odin2 handheld.
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Finally, a new hardware for a new Android console. CPU & GPU looks really interesting for emulation.

AYN Odin2 : Release Date, Full Specs, Pricing Information
  • CPU: Qualcomm Kyro 64bit, 1 GoldPlus@3.2GHz / 4 Gold@2.8GHz / 3 Silver@2.0GHz
  • GPU: Adreno 740
  • RAM(LPDDR5X): 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
  • Storage(UFS4.0): 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
  • Screen: IPS LCD 6″ 1920*1080p Touch Screen
  • Video Output: HDMI + Display Port
  • WiFi: WiFi7
  • Bluetooth: BT5.3
  • Interface: USB 3.1 Type C/Micro HDMI/3.5mm Audio Jack
  • OS: Android 13
  • Battery: 8000mAh
  • Cooling: Active Cooling
  • Charging Power: 65W Quick Charge 5.0
  • Size: 225*98*17mm
  • Weight: 420g
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Latest AYN Odin2 Release Date, Specs, And Pricing Information

AYN has done their best to keep handheld fans at the edge of their seat, but now we have some information on the AYN Odin2 release date.
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AYN has announced that their IndieGogo pre-sale for the Odin2 will go live on August 22nd at 8pm BJT / 8am EST.
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Odin2: The New Generation Ultimate Gaming Handheld

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8Gen2 CPU | Android 13 | 8000mAh Battery | Hall Sticks | 1080p 6" Touch Screen | Check out 'Odin2: The New Generation Ultimate Gaming Handheld' on Indiegogo.
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Powkiddy will release a handheld with square screen.
usefull for.. Chess games ? Checkers ?

Edit : it's good ratio for Game & Watch ?

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Powkiddy RGB30

And it's not an old project stolen from Experimental Pi ?
Spoiler:
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PiBoy CM4X (2022)
 
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I will probably grab this. It's perfect for GB, GBC and NGPC. 4" pixel perfect for those. Plus run ahead a couple frames in retroarch. (Chefkiss)
 
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POWKIDDY RGB30 RK3566 Handheld Game Console Built-in WIFI

Technical specifications:Model:RGB30System:Support a variety of open source linuxCompatible games:Compatible with MAME/N64/PS/CP3/NEOGEO/GBA/NES/SFC/MD/NDS and other simulators.Screen size:4.0 inch OCA full fitScreen resolution:720*720CPU:ARM quad-core 1.8GHz high performance open source...
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meh, grabbed one while they are on sale. Will probably be for sale here a month later because I have no need for this.
 
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now, it's time for testing :geek:
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How did this go? I have no idea why I need one of these, but if I buy one, it's either going to be Linux or LineageOS, so that choice would at least narrow it down.
 
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Yoshi said:
How did this go? I have no idea why I need one of these, but if I buy one, it's either going to be Linux or LineageOS, so that choice would at least narrow it down.
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If you search 4/3 screen, I think it's the best choice today.
Default front-end is a bit strange and can be changed, I advise Daijisho.
For better 3D emulation GammaOS (LineageOS) do the job, but will still be limited by the Unisoc T618.

RG405M is a perfect handheld for 2D games and you can use some shaders whitout really loosing bitrate.
But if you want specially play 3D games (Wii and more) wait for a faster CPU (for PSX it's OK).

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Edit : and for Linux (GarlicOS)
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Not tested my-self, but it looks promising.
 
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There's so many of these nowadays, where do you even begin
 
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kernow said:
There's so many of these nowadays, where do you even begin
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They're somewhat specialized too. Based on what systems you want to emulate, etc.

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For me, I don't care about Dreamcast or GameCube up. But I do like PSP and all the PSOne era and down. So the Retroid Pocket 3+ has the exact same screen ratio as the PSP, so I can play that library upscaled to at least 2-3X resolution. Which is badass. It also allows GBA to be nice and large. Plus everything before that runs like butter because it's powerful enough to use run ahead in most cases. So literally zero frame lag.

There are equally powerful ones out there with 4x3 screens which are excellent if that's your focus.

There's one that has almost the same screen ratio as GBA so it looks insane on that one.

This Powkiddy RGB 30 has a square screen and is perfect for GB, GBC, NGPC and Pico.

It's overwhelming.
 
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POWKIDDY RGB30 RK3566 Handheld Game Console Built-in WIFI

Technical specifications:Model:RGB30System:Support a variety of open source linuxCompatible games:Compatible with MAME/N64/PS/CP3/NEOGEO/GBA/NES/SFC/MD/NDS and other simulators.Screen size:4.0 inch OCA full fitScreen resolution:720*720CPU:ARM quad-core 1.8GHz high performance open source...
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meh, grabbed one while they are on sale. Will probably be for sale here a month later because I have no need for this.
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Had this in hand a few days now and I really love it. I'm playing GB, GBC, GG and Pico-8 on it. Dedicated to those systems, and vertical arcade shmups. Which look and play amazing on this screen.

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For under a hundred bucks, this thing is badass. Ordered some white Joycons to swap out with the black as well after seeing some peeps on IG do the same.
 
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Meant to cop one of these. It looks awesome. Do they make a case for it?

They do. In case anybody else is interested:
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POWKIDDY RGB20SX RK2023 RGB30 Bag/Case

Size:17*10.5*5cm，It is suitable for powkiddy RGB20SX RK2023 and RGB30 and ANBERNIC RG351V, and you can use it as long as your console size matches that of case.
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Ajax said:
Meant to cop one of these. It looks awesome. Do they make a case for it?

They do. In case anybody else is interested:
powkiddy.com

POWKIDDY RGB20SX RK2023 RGB30 Bag/Case

Size:17*10.5*5cm，It is suitable for powkiddy RGB20SX RK2023 and RGB30 and ANBERNIC RG351V, and you can use it as long as your console size matches that of case.
powkiddy.com powkiddy.com
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powkiddy.com

POWKIDDY RGB20SX RK2023 RGB30 Bag/Case

Size:17*10.5*5cm，It is suitable for powkiddy RGB20SX RK2023 and RGB30 and ANBERNIC RG351V, and you can use it as long as your console size matches that of case.
powkiddy.com powkiddy.com
 
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I don't know if D-PAD is "easy to use" with fingers sweat
 
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