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My current handheld lineup (lemmy.ml)
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/25623315

Taken with my Nikon Coolpix S51 (in pink).

Anbernic RGP35XXSP on the left sporting MuOS. Fits just fine in my original GBA case!

On the right is my Miyoo Mini+ in a 3D printed hard case (from Etsy) running OnionOS.

The Anbernic is quickly becoming my go-to due to the RTC, which makes Pokemon games easier to enjoy. And being able to just flip the lid shut to sleep and power off after ten minutes is very nice. But I still vastly prefer the UI of OnionOS on the MM+.

What's everyone else carrying these days?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

Nice setup! Do.you have any game recommendation? I'm looking for a game that can be played every once in a while for not so long periods of time. Any genre, any console. Tried Pokémon but felt more like a chore to me.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (1 children)

Anything on pico8. You can buy the paid version and use it natively or you can just try it online right now and see if it's good for you https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 hours ago

I also second Pico8, tons of cool games over there!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Pokemon TCG Is my go to right now. For short bursts I also like pizzle games. The Neo Geo Pocket Color version of Magical Drop is really good, plays fast, and fits the small screen.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 13 hours ago

Thanks :)

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago (2 children)

RG40XXV running Knulli. Took some time to set up (which was a fun learning experience) but now it’s amazing. Love the EmulationStation UI, scraper support, BT Audio, and got Retroarch shaders and overlays set up for each system.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I have the same one, still using the stock OS but as a fellow admirer of EmulationStation am looking to switch. How's the battery life on Knulli?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

I switched the Knulli the day after I got it so I can’t really compare. I don’t think I’ve gotten below half in a few hour play sessions with SNES. I haven’t really spent a lot of time in PSX to see what that would do.

If you are a shader user, the biggest thing to know is that you want to disable all of those options per system in ES and let RA handle them. I followed Russ’ guide on retro game corps. Bless that man as he makes it very easy to follow and get great results.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Nice! Looks super clean too. Is that joystick awkward to use?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Not really. Played through Metal Slug 1 and 2 already with it. I’m a dpad first player and I’m glad it’s there honestly.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

I have an Anbernic RG35XXSP and a Miyoo Mini (non plus)

I can't decide which one I like more to be honest.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 16 hours ago

Same, I often flip-flop. I like the crisp buttons on the Anbernic, but for games with rapid fire button presses they can het fatiguing.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Heads up - if your MM+ is recent enough, it might already have the required RTC hardware/wiring: https://old.reddit.com/r/MiyooMini/comments/1ceibjj/rtc_on_the_miyoo_mini_stepbystep_guide/

I was pleasantly surprised to find mine did, and after following the guide to enable it, it works a treat.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Mine was an older batch, good looking out though.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

Ah bummer, sorry to hear

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

On the right is my Miyoo Mini+ in a 3D printed hard case (from Etsy) running OnionOS.

Yeeeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!!!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Looks great! I’m waiting for a Retroid to ship, meanwhile I have a R36S.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 20 hours ago

I love my R36S, but I hadn't heard of retroid and man does it look amazing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Oooh, which Retroid?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

RP5, but shipping is a pain. I can’t wait!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

I'm writing this from my rp5 right now and it is the most beautiful screen ever.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 hours ago

That’s the major factor in play here for me to get it

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Nothing, but I've been thinking about picking something like these up, are they what you'd recommend?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Important questions: What do you want to play? Do you prefer vertical (GB), flip (GBA SP), or horizontal (GBA) form factor? How do you want to carry? Is there a handheld you have particular fondness for?

Depending on what you say, there are systems of all these form factors, some pocketable, some not, and varying in power from “anything up to certain Dreamcast games) down to “stick to 16-bit generation or lower”. Some recent efforts have admirably mimicked the designs of the original GBA and GBA SP, while many have a pretty generic but effective form factor.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Want to play anything that doesn't have ads like everything on the phone. No real preference on orientation, small enough to fit in my coat pocket, liked my Vita years ago.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

A coat pocket can handle all kinds of things. The Retroid Pocket 5 is very popular, has a lot of power to emulate up to Dreamcast and even PS2 generation consoles, and runs Android so it’s incredibly flexible. It’s very Vita-like in form factor and will probably be a solid Anything Device. It’s pricey, but it’s a real One and Done machine.

Myself though, I’m partial to the TrimUI Model S (also rebranded as the Powkiddy A66) and the TrimUI Smart. They are older, far less powerful, and lack L2/R2 buttons and analog sticks so you’ll mostly want to stick to pre-PlayStation for the most part, but they’re insanely pocketable. Plus they can be had rather cheaply, so they’re a pretty easy impulse treat.

EDIT: seeing elsewhere that your budget is closer to $100, you might look at anything RG__XX__ from Anbernic. The RG35XXSP (rolls right off the tongue) is much loved because it’s exactly like a slightly chonky GBA SP. Performance tops out just north of the PlayStation 1 generation, but the price is well within your budget.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

They're definitely my two favorites! RG35XXSP (or the non-SP variant) if you don't mind a bit of complexity and want RTC. Miyoo Mini+ if you want a dead simple UI that's super clean (OnionOS).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Yea complexity isn't an issue for me, just want to maximize what I can play on it and hopefully be as unlimited as possible for around 100.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 hours ago

Then either is honestly a great choice, but the RG35XXSP does have a very slight feature advantage. But it does also have very clicky buttons (think original GPA SP but stiffer), so if you're a button-feel person then that might be a deciding factor.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Real time clock, for anyone else wondering what the hell RTC stood for.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes, sorry lol. RTC as in real time clock, for stuff like Pokemon games that use time of day in-game.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

No worries, I was just trying to fire up my only two brain cells left to figure it out, but they failed me so I was forced to look it up.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

I picked up the small one, the miyoo mini. It's a pretty great little handheld with particularly good community support. The buttons, D-pad, and screen are excellent, and it can support up to ps1 games.

The only downside I've found with it is that my fingers can cramp up slightly if playing fast-paced games that require intense trigger or d-pad use. For short sessions it's fine, but I wish it was able to fill the hand more for certain games. There is an attachment for it that gives it a more normal controller shape, though I've held off on it.

Overall a great little device, especially for the price.