Retro handheld for Neo Geo, CPS2, CPS3 games

Fab31t · 21 Dec 2023 at 22:30

Hello everyone,

I am newly registered and happy to join the forum as a contributor.

I am a hobby overclocker but also a dad which limits my time and budget for my hobbies. Before talking about hardware and overclocking elsewhere in the forum, I have a question regarding retro gaming platforms. I am often away from home in the evenings due to work and I am thinking about having a portable platform in my bag to play a bit of retro games.

There are tons of recommendations on the web, but very few mention the platform/games I want to secure which are:

*Neo Geo
Metal Slug 3
Garou: Mark of the Wolves
The Last Blade
Samurai Showdown V Special
Blazing Star
Pulsar
Last Resort

*CPS2
Hyper Street Fighter 2
Marvel vs. Capcom
Marvel vs. Street Fighter
1944 The Loop Master
Progear
Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors
Street Fighter Alpha 3

*CPS3
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike

Does anyone have any recommendations or experiences to share? Apart from emulation quality, good ergonomics for adult hands and a good screen are welcome.

Thank you!

Best regards

Fab

Fab31t · 22 Dec 2023 at 09:36

Good morning, thanks for the reply.
Let's say a maximum of 200GBP including shipping and any necessary accessories.
Regarding the screen, I think not too small would be good, but considering most games will have a 4/3 image, a large 16/9 may not be of much use.
It's not clear to me which is the right hardware base, OS, application, etc. I can tweak the software and hardware if I need to, but I would like to have something that runs games stable.
Honestly, there are new models every month and the market is like a jungle to me.
Thank you for any help to see clearer
Fab
PS: I am writing from Bavaria also sorry if my English is not at best

Fab31t · 22 Dec 2023 at 16:50

[Update] at the moment I am considering the Anbernic RG405M or RG505 migrated to GammaOS

Fab31t · 11 Jan 2024 at 21:26

Thank you all for your help!
After further consolidation, I am currently considering the Powkiddy RGB30. The square screen would be good for vertical shoot'm ups and the software seems relatively mature and supported.
I am holding off a bit due to new device launches, but I must say it is a tempting device.
I keep in touch!