Best Retro Handheld

I recently got a RG35XXSP for Gameboy games. I like the clamshell style, although makes it a bit fat for your pocket. I had thought about getting a GBA and doing the IPS screen mod but this is much cheaper!

Got a bunch of Pokemon hacks to try out.
 
For some reason I've bought a RGXX40H to go with my 405M and RP5. And to replace my 35H. I prefer Linux to Android based devices it seems but wanted a bigger screen and stacked shoulder buttons. Something that is chuckable in my workbag like the 35H is and I won't be upset if it breaks (the 405M feels too nice for that!)

Ive installed MuOS and have installed the PortMaster version of Vice City which is much better than the native android one. Weirdly the 35H feels nicer to hold and slightly less cheap.
 
Ended up buying a Legion Go S. I was able to get it for only £250 due to the current sales and having some vouchers so it was much better value! I'll be sticking Steam OS and Emudeck onto it straight away :D
 
almoststew1990 said:
For some reason I've bought a RGXX40H to go with my 405M and RP5. And to replace my 35H. I prefer Linux to Android based devices it seems but wanted a bigger screen and stacked shoulder buttons. Something that is chuckable in my workbag like the 35H is and I won't be upset if it breaks (the 405M feels too nice for that!)

Ive installed MuOS and have installed the PortMaster version of Vice City which is much better than the native android one. Weirdly the 35H feels nicer to hold and slightly less cheap.
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I loved my 35xxh, it just needed more power for full speed Saturn.
There are nowhere near enough high powered (native) Linux devices.

Id love to run MuOS and still have the power for Saturn, PS2, Gamecube, Wii, WiiU, Switch etc.
Most Linux only devices top out at Dreamcast.

I do have a TrimUI Brick, but it doesnt get much use compared to my Odin 2 mini.
 
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XeNoN89 said:
Ended up buying a Legion Go S. I was able to get it for only £250 due to the current sales and having some vouchers so it was much better value! I'll be sticking Steam OS and Emudeck onto it straight away :D
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Im curious. What is the difference between Steamdeck/Emudeck on a Steam OS device and having Emudeck on a W11 device (with steam)?
Obviously a lot of people swear by the Steamdeck and its integrated environment, and I have heard so many people dump on W11, but what is it exactly that makes Steamdeck/Steam OS environment advantageous over W11?
Thanks :)
 
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Im curious. What is the difference between Steamdeck/Emudeck on a Steam OS device and having Emudeck on a W11 device (with steam)?
Obviously a lot of people swear by the Steamdeck and its integrated environment, and I have heard so many people dump on W11, but what is it exactly that makes Steamdeck/Steam OS environment advantageous over W11?
Thanks :)
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From a lot of the reviews I looked at, generally Windows just performs worse on these handhelds due to bloat. Steam OS is made for this form factor and does a better job overall.

I spent all weekend messing about getting stuff configured. It's taken a lot more tweaking than I expected to be honest, but now I've got some of the stuff working it's going great. Still adjusting things here and there but happy with it so far
 
Windows also plays a lot nicer with, well Windows games and apps. PCem was always a bit (a lot) annoying on the Steam deck running in Linux. Im sure on the Legion Go S it works fine along with other Windows native programs.
Edit - I see you have gone with Steam OS instead of Windows native. Maybe a good choice if you're running Steam games and Emudeck only :)

Windows programs do run in SteamOS / Linux, but they tack a fair bit of faffing around to get running and setup controls.
 
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Just took delivery of my GC colour RP5, looks lovely and comfy-ish.. May get a grip for it to improve the ergonomics, will give it proper test later on.

I honestly don't know why I even bought it, I have a Legion go Z1 with steam os which can do way more than this device lol, battery life is about it!
 
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