Best Retro Handheld

GSXRMovistar · 1 May 2024 at 23:00

KraniX said:
I wouldn't think the 2S is a good fit for PSP though as the screen is 4:3 and given the size it's not going to make it a pleasant experience.

Yeah my thinking too, and now already looking at the RP4pro, so my impulse buy bracket of sub £100 has already jumped to £170.

Guest2 · 4 May 2024 at 10:20

RG35XXP

GSXRMovistar · 7 May 2024 at 00:43

GSXRMovistar said:
Yeah my thinking too, and now already looking at the RP4pro, so my impulse buy bracket of sub £100 has already jumped to £170.

Ordered the PR4pro over the weekend, looking forward to it as something to tinker with.

KraniX · 7 May 2024 at 07:35

rp2000 said:
Could I run GB,NES,SNES,MD,DC,N64,PS1,PSP all with emulation station and retroarch only on android? I'm looking for a solution that's very similar to batocera on my rg35xxh.

I don't think PSP is supported through Retro Arch but best to check the wiki. I use PPSSPP which launches from ES.

KraniX · 7 May 2024 at 07:37

GSXRMovistar said:
Ordered the PR4pro over the weekend, looking forward to it as something to tinker with.

Nice. How much was it in total with shipping etc.?

I ordered a Miyoo Mini Plus as really keen to try Onion OS.

GSXRMovistar · 7 May 2024 at 09:16

KraniX said:
Nice. How much was it in total with shipping etc.?

I ordered a Miyoo Mini Plus as really keen to try Onion OS.

Came to £170.

I have Onion on my Miyoo Mini, very tidy little system.

Raymond Lin · 7 May 2024 at 09:22

Gave a Miyoo Mini Plus to the gf for her birthday, she LOVES it. Takes it everywhere with her.

Rabtech · 7 May 2024 at 20:29

Managed to get a RG35XX-H cheap via the TikTok first time order offer a few weeks back, think I prefer that over the original RG35xx now

Raymond Lin · 7 May 2024 at 22:10

Rabtech said:
Managed to get a RG35XX-H cheap via the TikTok first time order offer a few weeks back, think I prefer that over the original RG35xx now

I just installed it to check the offer, there was a store selling £1.49 each…shipped from Lancashire with postage at £77.

Should I buy 100? Then sell them at £10 each? lol

Guest2 · 7 May 2024 at 22:54

Raymond Lin said:
I just installed it to check the offer, there was a store selling £1.49 each…shipped from Lancashire with postage at £77.

Should I buy 100? Then sell them at £10 each? lol

Doesnt sound a bad idea, buy 1000. Even at £8 a pop, you've made over 6.5k

Yaayuh! · 8 May 2024 at 08:48

I'm looking for a quality handheld that can play Nintendo GB -> 3DS roms. Not interested in anything else?

What do you guys suggest?

GSXRMovistar · 8 May 2024 at 09:13

Yaayuh! said:
I'm looking for a quality handheld that can play Nintendo GB -> 3DS roms. Not interested in anything else?

What do you guys suggest?

You may find this video useful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miGEVrKOzrg

Yaayuh! · 8 May 2024 at 13:40

GSXRMovistar said:
You may find this video useful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miGEVrKOzrg

Hmmm, looks like it'll have to be the Odin 2. Which is quite pricey.

KraniX · 8 May 2024 at 15:05

Yaayuh! said:
Hmmm, looks like it'll have to be the Odin 2. Which is quite pricey.

You could just buy a 3DS for that, and a cheap Miyoo Mini Plus or RG35XX Plus for everything else.

GSXRMovistar · 8 May 2024 at 15:55

There's plenty of cheaper handhelds other than the Odin 2 that will run 3DS without issue.

Yaayuh! · 8 May 2024 at 16:00

KraniX said:
You could just buy a 3DS for that, and a cheap Miyoo Mini Plus or RG35XX Plus for everything else.

I have a 3DS. In fact I have a Gameboy Colour, Gameboy Advance, Gameboy Advance SP, DS and 3DS.

The objective is to have one handheld to rule them all, though, so to speak.

Yaayuh! · 8 May 2024 at 16:00

GSXRMovistar said:
There's plenty of cheaper handhelds other than the Odin 2 that will run 3DS without issue.

And Gameboy games? If so, holla at me.

rp2000 · 8 May 2024 at 16:24

Yaayuh! said:
And Gameboy games? If so, holla at me.

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filtered the sheet and the only one that is cheaper and runs 3DS and below is:

Retroid Pocket 4 Pro

(I have no other knowledge about this device).

rp2000

GSXRMovistar · 8 May 2024 at 16:43

Yaayuh! said:
And Gameboy games? If so, holla at me.

If a device runs 3DS it will run all other Nintendo handhelds with ease, as above you have the Retorid Pocket 4 Pro and its main rival the Anbernic rg556.

If you aren't looking to upscale the games then surely just getting an actual 3DS would be the easiest option, with a little tinkering you can have all other gameboy systems running on it.

Yaayuh! · 8 May 2024 at 17:41

GSXRMovistar said:
If a device runs 3DS it will run all other Nintendo handhelds with ease, as above you have the Retorid Pocket 4 Pro and its main rival the Anbernic rg556.

If you aren't looking to upscale the games then surely just getting an actual 3DS would be the easiest option, with a little tinkering you can have all other gameboy systems running on it.

I do have 2x 3DS (original and XL) so I could definitely look at this as I’ll have a backup non-tainted one should anything happen.

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