5 Reasons Why Gamers Should Buy a Retro Handheld (www.makeuseof.com)

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[-] replicat@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago

For those looking to buy, the miyoo mini plus is pretty neat. Also Anbernic devices (RGXYZ) are always good.

[-] GreenSkree@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

Retroid makes some good stuff too.

I have a bunch of devices. Steam Deck, Miyoo Mini, Retroid Pocket 3+, Analogue Pocket, modded 3DS, and various modded Gameboys.

For most retro games, I find myself reaching for the RP3+ the most. Don't get me wrong, all the other devices are great too, but it's a great size and works without fuss up through PSP.

And for value/$, it's hard to go wrong with any of the trending emulation devices, be it from Anbernic, Miyoo, or Retroid.

[-] replicat@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Retroid and the newer Anbernic devices running Android don't appeal to me as much personally. I really like the charm of a dedicated Linux OS. Just something about connecting my Google account that really kills it for me.

Aside from that, retroid makes pretty solid devices too from what I understand.

[-] GreenSkree@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

The interface on the Miyoo Mini (with OnionOS) is a lot smoother and more streamlined than anything with Android. I definitely like how easily you can switch between all your recently played games so quickly, regardless of system.

Android devices tend to be a bit more flexible/powerful with more emulator options, but the interface isn't as complete and more tweaking is needed. It's not perfect, but I'm enjoying Diajisho.

It seems pretty common to use a different Google account on your device than your main one. I only use it to access the Play store, then I disable all Google services until I need it again.

But there's really no right or wrong approach here, as long as you're playing games and enjoying it.

[-] Goronmon@kbin.social 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Don't the miyoo devices go in stock for like 2 minutes s couple times a month? I was checking for a while at one point and only saw it in stock once over the span of weeks.

Edit: I see that the plus it's actually a new device with a easier to source, but worse, screen. That's unfortunate.