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I'm ready for those Retroid 4 reviews to start coming in this weekend.
Review models were sent out last week
Review models were sent out last week
Android and Linux Handhelds - Shield, GCW Zero, GP2X, Pandora, Pyra, JXD, etc.
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Yes, same. Started stacking up a folder of PSP and PS2 in prep
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The RP3+ let's me play most PSP games at 2-3X, so the 4 is gonna melt any PSP I throw at it. Even the 3+ handles a decent chunk of PS2 that I actually wanna play. So, I was totally comfortable with preordering the 4.
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So I gave into my curiosity and got that powkiddy rgb30 and Ajax and Cory were right the dpad sucks and feels cheap. I got for $65 so can’t complain, but I wish they charged more and made it higher quality.
It’s a shame because other than that I like it quite a bit. Just perfect size for me and I do like that square screen a lot.
If another manufacturer comes out with a square screen handheld I’ll pick it up because it has a lot of potential.
It’s a shame because other than that I like it quite a bit. Just perfect size for me and I do like that square screen a lot.
If another manufacturer comes out with a square screen handheld I’ll pick it up because it has a lot of potential.
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There is one, called Unicorn or some shit. Looks like it could be a little more premium, same square screen. Where'd you find the RGB 30 for $65?
ZPG A1 Unicorn Handheld Revealed, Adding Some Spice To The Scene
The incredible new ZPG A1 Unicorn handheld has just been announced from the people behind GKD and RetroCN.
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Yeah, this thing will run probably 99% of anything I care about.
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There is one, called Unicorn or some shit. Looks like it could be a little more premium, same square screen. Where'd you find the RGB 30 for $65?
ZPG A1 Unicorn Handheld Revealed, Adding Some Spice To The Scene
The incredible new ZPG A1 Unicorn handheld has just been announced from the people behind GKD and RetroCN.
I got a yellow one from AliExpress
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I pretty much stick to Anbernic devices since they generally have pretty good dpads.
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If Retroid Pocket 4 looks running Yuzu for retro games, I thinks we can run Deathsmiles and other Cave on this handheld
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Test Mix gameplay youtube.com/watch?v=btOhb-UNCsI
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Take look inside youtube.com/watch?v=G1SeFLUjhoQ
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Test Mix gameplay youtube.com/watch?v=btOhb-UNCsI
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Take look inside youtube.com/watch?v=G1SeFLUjhoQ
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To be fair, Metroid Dread didn’t really look playable on Yuzu, from what I saw. I imagine less demanding Switch games will be totally fine though. It seemed like Mega Man 10 ran at 60fps locked. Maybe the M2 Shot Triggers games will all run really nicely.
Really looking forward to Retro Game Corps vid on this. Russ is the most reliable source for info on this stuff, from my experience. Looks like he’s planning on releasing a vid on Monday.
Really looking forward to Retro Game Corps vid on this. Russ is the most reliable source for info on this stuff, from my experience. Looks like he’s planning on releasing a vid on Monday.
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I started wondering WTF I was gonna' do with my RP3+ after the 4 comes in the mail...plus I have the Flip as well. The Flip is rad, but was redundant for me. I bought it drunk I imagine.
That said, I was bored and trying to figure out something to do with my Flip. So I decided to make it a dedicated RPG handheld. Loaded it up with just RPGs and fan translations exclusively. I've found myself picking it up to spend some time on the vast DS library of RPGs I never played. I get so hung up on these systems tinkering I sometimes forget to play some damn games.
So, if you have some of these emulator handhelds laying around with no real need - I suggest genre themes. I've seen some do that with the Anbernic Arc-D, since it's so naturally "SEGA"...but the Flip is really something for DS/3DS RPGs. The screen even being just ONE screen, is a far superior experience to me than real hardware. These emulators make the 3D bits look soooo much better.
That is all.
That said, I was bored and trying to figure out something to do with my Flip. So I decided to make it a dedicated RPG handheld. Loaded it up with just RPGs and fan translations exclusively. I've found myself picking it up to spend some time on the vast DS library of RPGs I never played. I get so hung up on these systems tinkering I sometimes forget to play some damn games.
So, if you have some of these emulator handhelds laying around with no real need - I suggest genre themes. I've seen some do that with the Anbernic Arc-D, since it's so naturally "SEGA"...but the Flip is really something for DS/3DS RPGs. The screen even being just ONE screen, is a far superior experience to me than real hardware. These emulators make the 3D bits look soooo much better.
That is all.
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Digging that color as well - but I'm sure I'll like my "watermelon"
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Woooo!
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His review wasn't as glowing as I expected it would be. Has anybody tried the Odin 2? My friend got one and he said that it had weird input lag on everything. It bothered him enough that he sold it. Russ more or less says that it's the king of the Android handhelds though.
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His review wasn't as glowing as I expected it would be. Has anybody tried the Odin 2? My friend got one and he said that it had weird input lag on everything. It bothered him enough that he sold it. Russ more or less says that it's the king of the Android handhelds though.
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I don't know how you guys keep up with these releases
Are you running JELOS in your RGB30, or did you switch to ARKOS?
That Retro Game Corp guy @Ajax mentioned has a setup guide for this and talks about switching the OS, but i dont think he goes into installing standalone emulators. The N64 emulator that came with this runs pretty bad, but supposedly if you install a standalone they are pretty good so I want to switch that out. Need to figure out how to do that.
Yes, I said N64. I want to play waverace, f zero, star fox and sin & punsihment on this thing. Come at me bros.
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I am running stock on my rgb 30, but I really only use it for GB/GBC/GG.I don't know how you guys keep up with these releases
Are you running JELOS in your RGB30, or did you switch to ARKOS?
That Retro Game Corp guy @Ajax mentioned has a setup guide for this and talks about switching the OS, but i dont think he goes into installing standalone emulators. The N64 emulator that came with this runs pretty bad, but supposedly if you install a standalone they are pretty good so I want to switch that out. Need to figure out how to do that.
Yes, I said N64. I want to play waverace, f zero, star fox and sin & punsihment on this thing. Come at me bros.
I accidentally keep up with this garbage due to following the manufacturers and peddlers on Twitter
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I do know one guy with one - he has the maxxed out $$$ version and loves it. I'm seeing all kinds of mixed reviews and comments on the RP4 Pro, but honestly, none of it bugs me. I'm not a person who plays 2 hour+ sessions, so battery life isn't a concern. It looks to be exactly as I expected, my RP3+ with some more horsepower. I have a folder for my 512gb card ready to go as soon as it arrives, so I'll definitely post my thoughts as well.
I don't mind tweaking some games, I always prefer it work without tweaking...but it doesn't make me crazy. My only complaint with the RP3+ was some PSP games would hiccup or need their own profile blah blah and the 4 will just completely remove that need. That alone has me stoked. The increased compatibility with PS2/GC/Wii is just icing.