For those looking to buy, the miyoo mini plus is pretty neat. Also Anbernic devices (RGXYZ) are always good.
5 Reasons Why Gamers Should Buy a Retro Handheld
Submitted 1 year ago by 2tone@lemmy.world to games@lemmy.world
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replicat@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Goronmon@kbin.social 1 year 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.
MossBear@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I’ve really enjoyed my RG35XX. In fact I’ve played more retro games on there in a few months than I managed to with emulation/Virtual console over the last decade.
Carterbuzz@lemm.ee 1 year ago
I’ve been following the community for about 2 years now. Started with a Retroid Pocket 2+, then picked up a Miyoo Mini for something that was a little easier to take on the go, then added an Anbernic rg35xx. I still think the rp2+ (and now the recently released rp2s) is the perfect 1st device. Generally handles everything up through Dreamcast without issue, 4:3 screen, decent enough buttons, affordable.
If you want something a little cheaper or in a verticle format, the rg35xx or Miyoo Mini+ are both good devices as well. I’ve never used the Miyoo Mini+, but I personally prefer the rg35xx with Garlic os to my Miyoo Mini with onion os.
If GameCube or PS2 are important to you, just get a Deck.
Ds4zkMjT@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I’ve been thinking about buying one for a while but there are so many options that get constantly superseded by newer, better devices that I’ve just put it off for… years.
FinalBoy1975@lemmy.world 1 year ago
This article would be more useful to me (I’m saying to me, not in general, perhaps it’s useful for many and I’m strange) if it had suggestions for which retro handhelds are really good. I don’t particularly enjoy watching YouTube reviews of products. I don’t particularly enjoy watching gamers on YouTube, either. I’d rather read something quickly. Do you happen to have a good article on decent handhelds? I’ve been saving up for a Steam Deck, but if there are any interesting retro handhelds out there, I’d check them out (but no YouTube, please).
MossBear@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Here you go! retrododo.com/best-retro-handhelds/
FinalBoy1975@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Thanks!!
Hiru@lemmy.world 1 year ago
This, does anyone have some recommendations?
kratoz29@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I recommend what I have, Miyoo Mini (hard to get but there is a plus model which is easier to get) RG351v (old model, but still works well for a wide range of games, same as Miyoo actually being PS1 the top).
Devices that I don’t have but I wanna get:
Retroid Pocket 3 Plus (plays nice with PSP, N64 and Dreamcast).
Odin Pro (same as RP3+ and some GCN, Wii, and PS2).
Steam Deck (you lose portability but runs all above perfectly if not almost perfectly plus PC gaming on the go and some light emulation of PS3 and 360).
kratoz29@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I also hate YT reviews and prefer written reviews any day, but with these Chinese handleds you really need to make your choice smartly, I mean, it is not like you could go at your nearest Walmart and look it and touch it and try it out.
In the best of the cases you can buy one overpriced at eBay or Amazon for a quickly experience, normal case scenario you buy it straight from China web page or AliExpress and deal with the longest shipping methods, and in the worst case deal with ugly warranty process if all go wrong (which can happen, so buy smart and use PayPal or something to protect yourself).
I recommend you RetroGameCorps YT channel since he’s the best one when we are talking at reviews of this niche gaming sector.
He goes from all the relevant aspects of the handheld such as touch and feel, power/performance, battery life, “pocket ability” and portability, comparison with relevant models, height, weight, emulation showcase, you name it.
He also divides his videos on parts so you can quickly select what is relevant for you.
There are other great handhelds reviewers, but no one can beat RGC!