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There was an issue on Android its basically impossible to get Full SBS set up on Dolphin emulator.

This isnt an issue on Citra (3DS) where the emulator has external screen support natively

It also isnt an issue when playing Stereo 3D videos where VLC player plays videos externally with full SBS.

But on Dolphin there was no way to do full SBS and I was always stuck with half SBS which isnt as sharp. Here are the steps to make Full SBS work on Dolphin Android

0. go into Android/Data/org.dolphin/config and edit the GFX.ini

There is something called StereoPerEyeResolutionFull = True add that in

1. Install Shizuku

2. Within Shizuku go through the step by step where it asks you to enable developer mode and enable Wireless Debugging then pair code.

3. Install SecondScreen app. You will be prompted to give permissions for Shizuku once opened

4. Within SecondScreen app, in setting enable Pro mode. Then create a new profile and set a custom resolution of 3840x1080. Save theb load this profile. The screen should now go into ultra wide mode.

5. Open Dolphin, in settings select Enhancements. Then select Stereoscopic and enable Side by Side. You can also change the depth in here as well.

If you set all this up once. Every time you want to play in Stereo 3D its a simple 2 step process of going into SecondScreen and loading your saved profile, then enabling Stereo 3D on Dolphin.

Im sure this may also help with things like Moonlight Game Streaming in Stereo 3D which I haven't got around to yet.

Devices are Rokid Max and Retroid Pocket Nova

Been tinkering and found that Dolphin on Android actually supports Stereo 3D. You can even adjust the strength of the 3D.

Many GameCube and Wii games look and feel like they were made for Stereo 3D. And with the glasses because each eye has its own screen there is zero cross talk.

The only issue is with Dolphin you can only do half side by side resolution (SBS). As Dolphin doesnt support full SBS. This makes the picture less crisp. Apparently on PC handhelds this isnt an issue so I wish someone would create a Dolphin fork or Dolphin devs add full SBS support. Does anyone here have a solution to get Dolphin to output full SBS?

I haven't even got into Citra for 3DS emulation but apparently it supports full SBS on Android

Is there a list of Android emulators and games and what supports Stereo 3D?

So I have owned a Retroid Pocket Nova for a while. I immediately change the sticks to low profile sticks. I have been taking my Nova out more than I do compared to previous devices I have owned. No case just a glass screen protector.

I initially thought because it has stack triggers and sticks that are not recessed enough, it wouldnt compare to a clamshell when it comes to pocketability.

However I took out my DSi XL and came to realise the Nova is way more pocketable and the DSi XL bothered me where I noticed it too much. I had the same issue with the RG477M. I came to the conclusion there are 2 key things that I find makes a device matter for pocketability. That is weight and thickness.

I have listed the weight of some popular devices below. As you can see the Nova is very light in comparison to many similar sized devices. I have also uploaded a picture (number 2) comparing the size to Xbox Ally X, Switch 2, DSi XL and New 3DS, best way to describe the size is its similar to a PSP. Finally I uploaded a thickness comparison compared to a DSi XL (picture number 3).

New 3DS - 253g

Retroid Pocket Nova - 255g

Vita OLED WiFi - 260g

RG405M - 260g

PSP 1000 - 280g

RG476H - 290g

Retroid Pocket Flip 2 - 306g

DSi XL - 314g

New 3DS XL - 329g

RG477M- 354g

Ayn Thor - 380g

Top to bottom

Xbox Ally X - PC Handheld

Switch 2 - Nintendo Exclusives

Retroid Pocket Nova - Android Retro Pocket Handheld

New 3DS - 3DS Games (backwards compatible with DS games but I also have a DSi XL not pictured here)

Xbox Ally X for PC gaming, 360 and PS3 emulatuon because for me its the most comfortable to hold PC handheld and can dual boot Steam OS.

Switch 2 for Switch 1 and 2 exclusives (I also own a hacked OLED Switch not pictured here).

Retroid Pocket Nova for a pocketable device that plays all retro games pre HD era upto Xbox, Wii and PS2. With some older 4:3 PC games emulated. PSP is also played here because even with black bars you still get close to original PSP screen size.

DSi XL for DS games as original hardware has the least input lag and resisitive touchscreen with stylus and has scaling issues playing on 3DS hardware. DSi XL has the IPS screen and is the best DS model, other DS models have weird ghosting issues. I use this with a DSOne flashcart which supports save states.

New 3DS as I quite enjoy the stereo 3D effect as well as least input lag on original hardware. I find New 3DS XL build quality not as good (peeling issue with the plastic). My New 3DS is hacked.

Everyone's use cases for a retro handhelds is different. For some its imitating Gameboy form factor for nostalgia. For some its having a large screen and can emulate modern systems like Switch and PC games.

But for me its being able to emulate all pre HD era systems in a pocketable form factor with the largest screen possible while being comfortable.

Ive been part of this hobby since 2023 and I can say for certain I have found my endgame retro handheld. I know endgame gets tossed around a lot but I genuinely cant think of anything major that can be improved. Im not into clamshell form factor as its heavier, less comfortable due to being boxy, and potential hinge issues. Verticals with a 4.5 inch screen would be too large and very uncomfortable for stick gaming. Dual screen and 16:9 I dont want as I prefer playing Switch, 3DS, PC games on original hardware for better input latency, resistive touch screen, stereo 3D etc. I also feel for HD era games i need a 7inch screen minimum which would kill the pocketability factor. HD era systems also lack save states and drain battery and have fan noise. Additional power would also not be necessary past SDG2 as I'm only targeting upto PS2. So as I've said I genuinely cant see how else they can improve on this. The only thing id change is make the sticks more flush so it helps with pocketability. I installed low profile sticks which help with this but it isn't the same as something as flush as the sticks are on a RG405M.

The combination of a large 4:3 screen, very low input lag thanks to landscape screen, 120hz which gives the option of CRT beam, SDG2 chip which allows you to use runahead, any shader, BFI etc as well as emulate anything on Wii PS2 without a sweat all while being very compact, slim, lightweight and pocketable with enough curves to make it comfortable to hold. All with things like additional M1 and M2 macro buttons for rewind and fast forward hotkeys, front firing speakers, OLED blacks. This device is going to make me quit the hobby.

I will return to the hobby once we get a pocketable clamshell like Thor that comes with Steam OS and we are at a point where PS3, 360, Xbox, Wii U, PC games can be emulated with great performance with no tinkering required. But in terms of endgame 4:3 for all pre HD systems Nova cannot be improved.

Everyone's use cases for a retro handhelds is different. For some its imitating Gameboy form factor for nostalgia. For some its having a large screen and can emulate modern systems like Switch and PC games.

But for me its being able to emulate all pre HD era systems in a pocketable form factor with the largest screen possible while being comfortable.

Ive been part of this hobby since 2023 and I can say for certain I have found my endgame retro handheld. I know endgame gets tossed around a lot but I genuinely cant think of anything major that can be improved. Im not into clamshell form factor as its heavier, less comfortable due to being boxy, and potential hinge issues. Verticals with a 4.5 inch screen would be too large and very uncomfortable for stick gaming. Dual screen and 16:9 I dont want as I prefer playing Switch, 3DS, PC games on original hardware for better input latency, resistive touch screen, stereo 3D etc. I also feel for HD era games i need a 7inch screen minimum which would kill the pocketability factor. HD era systems also lack save states and drain battery and have fan noise. Additional power would also not be necessary past SDG2 as I'm only targeting upto PS2. So as I've said I genuinely cant see how else they can improve on this. The only thing id change is make the sticks more flush so it helps with pocketability. I installed low profile sticks which help with this but it isn't the same as something as flush as the sticks are on a RG405M.

The combination of a large 4:3 screen, very low input lag thanks to landscape screen, 120hz which gives the option of CRT beam, SDG2 chip which allows you to use runahead, any shader, BFI etc as well as emulate anything on Wii PS2 without a sweat all while being very compact, slim, lightweight and pocketable with enough curves to make it comfortable to hold. All with things like additional M1 and M2 macro buttons for rewind and fast forward hotkeys, front firing speakers, OLED blacks. This device is going to make me quit the hobby.

I will return to the hobby once we get a pocketable clamshell like Thor that comes with Steam OS and we are at a point where PS3, 360, Xbox, Wii U, PC games can be emulated with great performance with no tinkering required. But in terms of endgame 4:3 for all pre HD systems Nova cannot be improved.

Seen a YouTube video of someonee using the Dual Screen add on. In Mario 3D Land at the end of a stage a yellow screen gets filled right to left. Both top and bottom should be aligned. I quickly pressed pause and its obviously the top screen is slightly behind from the bottom. Maybe the bottom screen is set to 120hz in the video but who knows.

Im not sure if the lag is similar on RP5. I remember initially it was really bad and got improved with a firmware update but I bet the firmware update wasnt enough to fully eliminate input lag where its the same as the bottom screen. Also I remember there was considerable increase in battery drain when connected.

Finally we can see the new Nova screen has a different color temp. In my opinion the top screen color temp looks better. Hopefully we can adjust the color temp and its not a screen issue.

Just my few observations watching recent footage of the Nova.

This has the metal chasis. Its not for everyone but it feels premium as hell

Its a tank I have dropped in numerous time and only dot a tiny dent on the air vent which you cant tell until you look closely. My last plastic handheld was a RG35XXH which the screen instantly shattered after a drop

The in line shoulders make this more slimmer. Yes it restricts you from playing games that require analogue input but there are many out there that dont care for these types of games.

The D Pad and buttons are mushy. There are people who prefer the classic Anbernic mushy buttons over clicky Retroid buttons

The screen is 0.2 inches bigger than the Nova screen. Although its not a OLED its a quality LPTS 120hz screen. No need to worry about weird issues like temporary burn in, PWM flicker or pentile sub pixel layout.

It has Gamma OS which allows thebuse of shaders and BFI for standalone emulators like Dolphin and PS2.

To this day there has been no widespread QC issues reported, e.g screen failures, buttons not working etc

So I have been looking at impressions for the Mobapad M12 Switch 2 Joycons and there are mixed impressions. Unlike the first M6 Mobapads for Switch 1 the impressions on comfort vary. On M6 nearly everyone said it was comfortable.

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The more I thought about it I realised it could be due to the height of the device. I had the same issues with many PC handhelds including the Steam Deck. The taller a device is the more uncomfortable it is to hold. Of course with a 8inch screen its difficult to decrease the height of the Joycons. So I decided to get some 3rd party Switch 1 Joycon adapters. There are some adapter that have the screen more centre but I went for the ones where the bottom is flush and screen is not centre which makes more sense to me when it comes to comfort. I just tried it now and its very comfortable.

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I want to know if there is anyone out there with both M12 and M6 and tried both solutions. I only tried M6 with adapter and never tried M12 so I cant compare but my gut feeling is this is better option

Update If anyone cared to follow this post just played a bit of Street Fighter 6, Rocket League and Zelda BotW and I can confidently say this is a extremely comfortable setup