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Why even make something like this? It's way too small to be genuinely usable, and it'd be one thing if this was 15 bucks and only played built-in Chinese NES romhacks but it's actually got a decent build quality and can even play some of the PS1 library.
For 10 dollars less you can get a device that's 3 times bigger, still pocketable and actually comfortable to play on.
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Are they any emulation machines that people recommend?
There's several tiers of different devices going from 50 to 300+ dollars, from simple Android and Linux handhelds to fullblown portable gaming PCs like the Steam Deck. What systems would you like to emulate and what's your budget?
Which one are your referring to here?
Rg35XX
Sorry for the late response I think between 100-200, I've been thinking about a deck for a bit. But I feel like it is not future proof enough to drop 500+ on the ssd variant and storage. I feel like a 2 is rolling around. So in my head I'm thinking something with a bit less power ideally like 150.
In that price range your best choice is probably the Retroid Pocket 3+ or the Retroid Pocket Flip. Powerwise, they are the exact same, the Flip just has a clamshell form factor if you're into that. (The Flip also features analog triggers (good) and slider-style analog sticks to accomodate the clamshell design (not good, kinda bad))
Here are reviews of each from the same channel
3+
Flip
They will handle up to Dreamcast and PSP with no problems with upscaling applied, and you can even run some Gamecube and PS2 games on them, with the empasis on some. For stable PS2 and Gamecube emulation of most of their libraries you're going to need a Steam Deck or equivalent portable gaming PC or a really high end phone, these Chinese handhelds aren't quite there yet.
Edit: There's also the non-Plus Retroid Pocket 3 which is slightly cheaper but struggles on some DC and PSP games and is a complete nogo as far as PS2 and GC games
Holly shit we are on psp now? There are some bangers locked on that system. Thanks for all the info!
PSP emulation has been a thing for at least 8 years. We're on Vita now 😎
probably retroid pocket 3 i think
Whoa this thing looks sick, do you have it? You like it?
I have the retroid pocket 1 and it's nice, the buttons aren't that good and android is finicky but i finished earthbound on that thing. The screen looks pretty good. RP3+ is sort of the same but better specced than the one I have. If you like tinkering with your phone to get emulators running, you'll like that thing. If not maybe look for something with a better ootb experience