Last semester, I kept forgetting my rg35xxsp at home. This semester, I put my nano on my car key. Walking around campus playing Crystal was awesome. One handed so carrying my coffee while playing was a breeze.
We get so caught up in power and what each device can do, but remember. The best device you own is the one you have on you when you need one.
Hi everyone! Retroid Pocket 5 & Flip 2 owner here.
Im really wanting that dual screen experience and a stronger chipset. But i have the irrational fear that if I buy a Thor now it will be obsolete soon. What do you guys think? I know their are rumors of a retroid dual screen handheld, and new the snapdragon 8 gen 2 is no longer the most powerful chip we see in handhelds. Should i just send it and get the Thor?
Also would you recommend the pro or the max model? Is 16gb of ram over the top, or does it help push it to be a more end game handheld?
Hey everyone, I have finally decided to get my first handheld, after lurking around here for a LONG while, I have landed on the RGSP, the form factor is fucking awesome, love the games its made for (excited to play some nds there too, but only rlly pokemon & mario kart) I just had some questions regarding it, any other useful tidbits you may have/remember being useful when u first started out would bve great too, esp since I am not a gamer, I know some tech stuff, like the general idea of ram, the screen related stuff, fps etc!
- with respect to storage and the options what do the three options mean, is it 16gb of storage on an sd card ± another sd card of either 64 and 128 gigs, if so I heard these cards can be kinda dodgy would I be better of getting one off amazon or a namebrand one?
- looking at setup does anyone have any guides or vids theyd recommend, ik this stuff is pretty standard for the xx devices w that h700 chip - but is there a ideal one
- additionally does the 16gb mean the one thats alr preloaded with the stock OS?
- also I may sound like a baby but how the fuck do these SD cards work, I am on a mac, would that mean I need an adaptor, chuck them in and pretend its like a usb where i load the roms on?
- FINAL question: after I buy it is there anything you guys would recommend me to do to get ready b4 it arrives?
Anyways thanks everyone hope all is well!
The first Unity 6 game running on GLES2 is now available for testing: Stranger Things 3: The Game.
This release represents a major step forward in the development of the new framework. The goal is to create an increasingly stable compatibility layer that allows newer Unity games to run on older and limited hardware.
For now, initial testing of this new system is being conducted exclusively on Discord.
The goal is to collect as much information as possible before a wider release: different devices, firmware, GPUs, controls, performance, audio, rendering, and potential crashes.
The more data we collect now, the more stable and compatible the framework will become.
The Discord link is available on my Reddit profile.
The potential here is huge.
If the system continues evolving as expected, it could open the door to porting games that were previously considered almost unimaginable on these devices.
Running Unity 6 on old hardware using GLES2 significantly changes what we can consider possible going forward.
And this is only the beginning.
The current controller configuration follows the Xbox layout.
The controls should work normally. However, depending on the device, the buttons displayed visually by the game may not exactly match the physical buttons on your device.
This is only a visual layout difference and does not mean that the controls are broken.
If you encounter an actual control issue, please report:
The framework does not modify or recode the original game files.
All compatibility is handled through the new custom runtime/shim layer developed to make execution possible on these devices.
Stranger Things 3: The Game — Unity 6 + GLES2
Testing has begun. The goal now is to fix every issue we find, stabilize the framework, and discover just how far we can push this system.
My first retro handheld was the RG40XXV. I really enjoyed using it thanks to its comfort, great D-pad, and large screen, but the low display resolution occasionally bothered me. It also didn't have enough performance headroom for advanced shaders, which made me want to upgrade.
Separately from this, I picked up a Steam Deck OLED and have been loving it for quite a while. While I mostly play PC games on it, I also use it for occasional GC/PS2 emulation. For my dedicated retro handheld upgrade, I went with the RG476H. It’s a fantastic, really comfortable device with a high-quality LCD screen, solid D-pad, good face buttons, and especially great triggers. All glass front might be the only downside. Since I handle PS2 and above on the Steam Deck, the lack of top-tier power isn't an issue for me, it's an incredible device for the price.
Later on, I grabbed an RG34XXSP as a pocketable device specifically dedicated to GBA and Pokémon ROM hacks, and I’ve been extremely happy with it.
This trio genuinely covers every single one of my use cases. However, if the 476H had never been released, my pick definitely would have been the RPC. GB and GBC games look so stunning on it. The screen and the 6-button layout are extremely tempting, and fueled by a some dose of Game Boy Color nostalgia, I'm having a hard time talking myself out of pulling the trigger.
At the end of the day, buying it would be a pure luxury rather than a need. Owning both the 476H and the RPC makes virtually no sense (at least within my economical reality), especially since the 476H is already a versatile, capable device. The more I overthink it, the less objective I become, so I wanted to turn to the community for some outside perspective.
TL;DR: I already own an RG34XXSP, RG476H, and Steam Deck OLED, but I can’t get the OLED, 6-button RPC out of my head (partly fueled by GBC nostalgia). Owning both the 476H and the RPC would be a luxury I can't really justify financially. I hope to hear for some advices, reality checks, or different perspectives with this post.
Two weeks ago, I fell down the stairs at my sister’s house and broke my tibia and fibula - it required surgery and a rod placement + nine screws. I have been stranded at my sister’s since then, living in a recliner in their living room until I am cleared to fly home. It has been beyond miserable.
My sister and her husband have been beyond helpful and kind — literally waiting on me since I can barely move. And I want to buy them a little thank you gift.
My brother in law loves to play handheld consoles that play old games — he has ones that play Nintendo and Sega, etc. and they bring him a lot of joy. While we were talking, he mentioned that he’s saving up to buy one that runs GameCube and PlayStation 2 games and also mentioned Ali Express.
But now that I’m looking around, I realize I don’t really have the knowledge to buy the right thing. What’s the best choice? Are the games included on the device or do they have to be downloaded from somewhere after purchase? Would I do that or would he? What’s a reasonable price? I just want to make sure he gets something he truly likes in exchange for all he’s done for me.
Hello gamers,
Running GammaOS v1.41 Nano and loaded gen1Recomp apk version and loaded ROMs and Mod. It works great. Happy gaming.
I currently have the ayaneo konkr pocket 8 elite 24 gb 1 tb but I only got it since it was the only one I could get with those specs I’m hoping there is something that hasn’t come up on my time line that’s in the works. I understand if it’s not possible with how hard it is to get ram and storage just wanna know if there is even a whisper of a similar powerful handheld with a clamshell especially since ayaneo didn’t even have a clamshell 8 elite device tho I remember there being one
I used Aliexpress before taxes were introduced so I am now looking for other sources (I am based in Europe) - I am also having a hard time finding silicone covers for MagicX Mini Zero 28 and Miyoo A30, do you know if these exist at all?
Thanks in advance
Every time I wanted to add ROMs or edit configs on my handheld's SD card from my Mac I hit the same wall: macOS cannot even read ext4, and the classic fixes (macFUSE + terminal incantations) need a kernel extension, Recovery Mode and reduced security.
So I built Omnimount: a menu bar app + CLI that mounts ext4 and NTFS read/write using the battle-tested Linux drivers (fuse2fs, ntfs-3g) over FUSE-T, which needs no kernel extension at all. Plug the card in, click Mount, drag your ROMs in Finder, eject.
Extras that came out of my own cards: it recognizes ArkOS / Batocera / ROCKNIX layouts, can permanently unhide the EASYROMS partition that ArkOS marks as hidden (so Windows/macOS can see it), runs fsck on a card that got yanked out, and can clone or restore a full card image as a backup before you flash anything.
It is GPL open source: https://github.com/ramdoor/omnimount — you can build it yourself with the scripts in the repo (there is also a prebuilt signed installer on the website for people who prefer one click).
Tested mainly with my ArkOS card on an Apple Silicon Mac (macOS 13+). Would love to hear what cards/firmwares you would want covered.
[Afternoon, just a shameless plug on my YouTube channel if anyone fancies watching](https://youtu.be/bw0pPHuBbhw)
It's my attempt at working through my neverending retro gaming backlog and trying to narrow it down a bit.
Really enjoyed learning how to make these.
Hello, as per title, is there a way to do this? I'm using different devices at home or as EDC and wondering if I can keep games progress smooth
As the title says. I am returning my RG Rotate and instead getting the pocket vert. I have been looking for a premium vertical handheld for a while now and I seen reviews talking about how premium the metal rotate was and well it’s just not as good as I thought it was going to be.
I’ve tried the Miyoo minis and the Trimui brick and non of them felt very either too small or just very toy like.
Been eyeing the pocket vert for a while and finally talked myself into it especially with it being a decent price on amazon and next day shipping! Very excited.
Anyone have any tips on the pocket vert ?
By another.alvin on discord (he told me to advertise it for him)
Hi everyone! :)
It's been a long time since I posted an update,but here we are today.
Today I'm releasing this update where I simplify everything without having scripts scattered around the Ports folder;
the new features are:
-The SetupMcpe script placed inside the mcpe_launcher folder and set to run there
-The apks now go into the "Setup Apk" folder
-Now directly from the menu you can extract your apks from the "Setup Apk" folder and you can also delete them directly from there, without opening the File Manager.
-Fixed issue with overlapping names when having many versions
Here is the Github link:
https://github.com/impressivestay6355-cmyk/mcpelauncher-r36s/releases/tag/1.1.0
A little warning I wanted to give to those who insist on making it work on ArkOs:
I worked to get the port working on classic ArkOs by bundling some libs that I tried to add to the port, I solved the GLIBC problem but I still had driver problems and I couldn't get it to work (apart from the fact that the file was starting to weigh more than it should have)
Now I've given up on making it work there, also because ArkOs is no longer supported, I don't know if I would have succeeded and therefore it's not worth it.
If you want to play this port, you'll need to flash DarkOS or one of its forks.
Have fun and have a good day ;)
One of the coolest little devices I’ve ever bought. The 8Bitdo Flippad. It connects via USB C and flips onto the screen where it rests with a soft rubbery material.
I own several handhelds but this transforms your phone into what feels like a real Gameboy. I use it with Delta on iOS but it works on every emulator and Android too.
People I need you help. I’m getting deployed to the Indian Ocean for 6+ months. I’m looking for a console that is good for emulators (ie pokemon and a bunch of retro games plus modded pokemon games). Not trying to spend an arm and a leg on this. The buyers guide wasn’t to specific. Any thing helps. Thank you
I will for sure put other emulators and roms on it but that is what i primarily want it for, i have large hands so i want something that is a decent size. I also have a question about devices in general and that is if i can map buttons on them, i know how to do it in snes9x but do i need a touch screen device to do that? Thanks in advance, I'm new to retro handhelds so just assume i know nothing. Thanks in advance!
My birthday is coming up and I’ve decided to treat myself to a new handheld, but I’m stuck between the Retroid Pocket 6 (12GB) and the AYN Thor Pro.
The RP6 is around $279, while the Thor Pro is considerably more expensive. I can afford either one, but I’m trying to figure out if the Thor Pro is actually worth paying the extra money for.
I already own a Lenovo Legion Go, Nintendo Switch, R36S, TrimUI Smart Pro, and an Anbernic RG SP is on the way, so this would mainly be another handheld for emulation and Android gaming rather than my only gaming device.
One thing making the decision harder is that I really like the dual-screen idea of the Thor, especially for DS/3DS emulation, but the RP6 also has the optional second-screen accessory, so technically I could get a similar setup later.
For people who have used either (or ideally both):
Is the Thor Pro actually worth the price difference?
How big is the difference in performance and overall experience?
Which one is more comfortable for longer sessions?
How good is the RP6 with the second-screen accessory compared to the Thor?
If you already had a Legion Go, which one would make more sense as a smaller handheld?
If it were your birthday money, RP6 12GB or Thor Pro? 🎮