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That’s all Riley right there!

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Then this is perfect timing!

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No, these are Linux, not Android

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No, its just the Brick, not the metal Hammer version!

So, almost the same, but your version of is has some improvements (and a nice metal body!). You’re going to love it when it arrives!

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It does really well. The default OS which TRIMUI ships it with performs really well on the sleep front, but the community OS I’ve installed (NextUI) is known for how well they implement their ‘deep sleep’.

The overnight power draw I’ve seen has been 1% of the battery. NextUI’s use of it has by far been the best I’ve seen for a device’s sleeping. I saw someone say it lasts around 2 months in their deep sleep.

PerfectDark, 7 dni temu

I think you can pick and choose the N64 games, there’s definitely some which are quite playable with the lack of the N64 claw’s odd controls. I’ve found that like you, sticking to those 3:2 systems are where its shined the most! Though right now I’m enjoying FFVII on there :)

And the build? So beautifully made!

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Huh. That’s actually news to me, with that kind of detail on it!

I think the name might have to do with the idea of a “traditional face married to a cutting edge” which is actually pretty clever.

If I’d known this, I’d have put it in my review! Thanks for sharing!!!

PerfectDark, 7 dni temu

That’s the nicest part of this kind of handheld. While being relegated to older games (unless you’re using something like the Odin 3 for example!), the convenience and portability are unmatched.

I love how slim and unobtrusive the Brick and Brick Hammer are, its been so easy to take on the go!

PerfectDark, 7 dni temu

Yes!

It doesn’t need anything more. These emulators are so well optimized now in RA that they just run beautifully. Well, with a couple exceptions I noted in my review.

This is a handheld that isn’t trying to do more than it claims, so 1GB is perfect!

PerfectDark, 7 dni temu

That’s not an easy comparison to make between the two.

The Analogue Pocket does one thing extremely well, while the Brick Hammer covers many more systems. Not to mention the difference in cost!

But the Brick Hammer feels premium (that metal shell is perfection), gives you a multitude of community built and supported operating systems, all manner of apps.

They’re too difficult to compare. If you want Game Boy? Go Analogue. If you want a very slim, sleek retro handheld that you can play a ton of consoles on (PortMaster!) then go for this one!

PerfectDark, 7 dni temu

If absolute Game Boy Advance is your fav, then don’t forget this one:

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/9268767a-bf57-476b-8dde-182c5001b6e4.webp

The RetroSnap Play looks great! Glad you’ve been enjoying it! This is one of the R36S clones, basically its ‘one’ handheld that just keeps on selling and selling, and broke out of the niche hobby scene. That’s why you’ll see it on spaces like YouTube and (apparently, I don’t use it!) a ton on TikTok.

If you want to change the firmware so you’ll be able to see the battery state, then you can check out this guide on what is available:

retrohandheldguides.com/r36s-custom-firmware/

PerfectDark, 7 dni temu

You’re welcome!

Have a read over it, choose one and then (if it helps) check some YouTube videos so they give you a nice overview on what they bring to your device.

:)

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I can’t stop picking it up!

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/08ee402d-1982-4e7d-a496-7042900a3827.gif

PerfectDark, 6 dni temu

If you go to archive dot org and search for romsets, or for ‘tiny best set go’, you’ll see a big collection there!

PerfectDark, 6 dni temu

Tiny Best Set Go is a ROM set specifically compiled for the Miyoo Mini family of handhelds. Its basically the best games for each system.

But…those are ROMs which work with any handheld.

Ironically the large size of it is tiny…comparatively anyway!

PerfectDark, 6 dni temu

Ahhhhhhh no problems!

Yes you’re right, this handheld won’t do video out. That’s both a software and hardware limitation on this one, but so many of these handhelds do that with ease. Its just a case of narrowing down which one is right for you.

I’d recommend reading through this post on Reddit if you’re not adverse to visiting the site, its titled

The last two devices I tested for and utilized video out on for reviews were high-end handhelds (the AYN Odin 3 Max and the Anbernic RG477V), but again…a huge variety of that for you!

I do hope this helps a tiny bit :)

PerfectDark, 6 dni temu

I do, yes!

I’m offered a variety of things to review, but since this is a friend’s site, I’m not paid to review nor write, and there’s no ads on the site…I’m lucky enough to not have to review everything to survive. Or even to keep the content machine going like most YouTubers have to. I just do this for fun!

I just accept the handhelds I find interesting to me, the ones I find most unique.

But I’ve written for a few years now in various gaming spaces, so I do understand why I get asked :)

And I also feel very lucky to do so! I really love gaming handhelds, its a passion of mine :)

PerfectDark, 6 dni temu

Totally, 100% doable!

It is an easy one to do, just choosing the right retro handheld for you…that’s the difficult part! My aforementioned Odin 3 for example plays anything from the oldest consoles, PS2 upscaled to 4K all the way to literal PC games via GameHub Lite.

And I’d recommend you check RetroDECK (the option to emulate on Steam Deck) out one day, I love it so much, it’s by far my fav emulation and retro gaming suite on Steam Deck!

Oh and please do let me know what retro handheld you do get, in the end. Now I’m curious!

PerfectDark, 6 dni temu

Great choice!

You’ve got plenty of firmware options if you’re not loving the stock one (which is honestly fine!), the community around this device is so enthusiastic and do such amazing things. In fact, tenlevels showed off his new one which is coming soon, too. Called Bloom, its the first to manage to bring retroachievements to the device!

Can’t wait to hear how you like it, once it arrives. If portability is key to choosing one, then you certainly get that with it. So sleek, so slim and nice to take along for the ride!

PerfectDark, 5 dni temu

These handhelds (similar to this one anyway!) are able to emulate that physical link. Like you see in this video here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_Qx720WxJ0

Before very recently this one wasn’t able to, but I’ve found someone did manage this 14 days ago and shared their project, you can find it here:

reddit.com/…/lan_multiplayer_netplay_and_gba_link…

(Hope all this helps, and I’m glad you enjoyed my review! Thank you!)

PerfectDark, 5 dni temu

No complaints from me at all

The feel and design of it is leagues ahead of others to me.

TRIMUI including three separate and different shoulder button sets in the box helps, too. Since it let’s you have some say in how it feels and plays!

PerfectDark, 20 dni temu

Oh I’m so sorry, it seems that you struggle with reading!!!

This isn’t anything to be embarrassed about, kids and adults have trouble with reading and comprehension all the time. I’d encourage you to get your parents or a guardian to look into education help. Even (at the worst) YouTube should have plenty of basic comprehension lessons available, which will make following these complex patch notes easier to understand!

Let me know when retro deck supports Switch emulators

Ryubing is the new Switch emulator.

Added: A new Emulator: Ryubing

Let me know if I can be any further help! More than happy to help you with reading. I’m also really good friends with the developers behind RetroDECK, so I can always pass on your beautifully and kindly expressed comments.

PerfectDark, 20 dni temu

No, this is not built for Android!

PerfectDark, 19 dni temu

Yes, it does!

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It has pros and cons I love how Linux has SO many options, and community builds are almost endless. But then again, Android gives you so many advantages. Emulation is a breeze, and if you adopt a front-end like Beacon, it can launch straight into that.

Android made me download a ton of 4:3 cartoons (looked amazing on the screen!), listen to music, and emulators are so very easy to use on there.

I think it’ll come down to preference, but to me Android is an asset on this one. Thinking of GameHub Lite, for example.

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Oh I know what you mean! There’s something nice and…IDK self-contained when you have something like this. It’s so well made (Anbernic’s buttons are a lovely thing), but the screen is the shining star here. I love that its 4:3 and forced me to focus on older systems.

The most I’ve played have been Nintendo’s old Game Boy games! Oh and PS1. I’m sure there will be sales with the January discounts coming on Aliexpress, if you do get tempted though!

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I have a Miyoo Mini also! Mine is a V2, but I know exactly what you mean about the small size. Its basically tinier than a deck of cards!

Between that and this, the ergonomics are night and day. Its far more comfortable. The shock was how comfortable, since it really is a big one!

But I’ve also been enjoying the Miyoo Mini Flip lately!

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/bab0bf6d-e849-44ac-a2a3-503a77cda355.jpeg

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Oh thank you! So very much!

Especially for the compliments on the site. Which I should add is actually created and ran by Gardiner Bryant who you might recognize from YouTube?!, but I’m an author on the site. And his good friend. So the fact you pivoted and read through other posts, and enjoyed it?

I can’t tell you how happy that makes me (us!) :)

And you’ll love the AIR Mini, though AYANEO is currently being put through the wringer for promising the world and being very slack with deliveries. So I do hope yours get posted and delivered soon.

Thank you again!

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The R36S is so popular that it transcended being a niche hobby product. They’re curated, bought and sold everywhere! Even throughout places like Instagram and TikTok. So you’re well and truly holding the most popular of the handhelds!

But do watch out, because the relative cheapness of some of these handhelds can be a dangerously slipperly slope to collecting them :P

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1. Yes, this is Google Play certified, so it has the full Google Play Store to access. But, if you’d prefer some anonymity, feel free to install Aurora!

I don’t typically bother with a throwaway account. MFC makes any risk well and truly mitigated, but I also don’t use Google, so if the worst of the worst did happen, I wouldn’t be sad. You can do either, but I and most reviewers I know don’t bother with a dummy account!

2. Yes the 8GB will be well and truly fine to run PS2 games! Think of the 12 as essential for PC games (via GameHub Lite), it just gives you the headroom to make that an easier experience. You’ll be able to play and upscale PS2 perfectly fine with the 8GB version.

:)

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Also if you do get one, replace the sd card immediately! I didn’t have an issue, but have heard it is very common.

ABSOLUTELY replace it! They’re ticking time bombs (in a not so flash bang fashion). It will die, the question isn’t if, but when. Also the USB cable they supply? Not trustworthy for the R36S!

…that said, I’m loving that you’re so happy playing older games. The best retro handheld is the one you already own and love, after all!

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Really glad you enjoyed it! Thanks :)

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Thank you!

I’ll tell Gardiner, he put so much work into those, and tweaking them to be just so!!!

This will make his day!

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In fact, he wrote a post on exactly how!

(They’re open-source!)

gardinerbryant.com/how-i-built-intelligent-fedive…

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Its the Anbernic RG40XXH!

anbernic.com/products/rg40xx-h

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Same with my laptop!

My laptop is 3:2 and it looks exactly the same as yours there. Not super readable is it :(

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It was funny seeing Anbernic do their own (very) chunky take on the PSP Go recently, for a retro handheld.

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/b3e04a96-c3c0-4023-ad87-913b66786665.jpeg

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This looks amazing!

But yes, the aftermarket replacement shells are often quite good (or, equally often not good at all - they’re a gamble whether they’ll be a nice one or not!) But the sticks are known to be bad. People tend to stick with original sticks, from what I recall.

Though your effort looks amazing, I love the transparent shell!

Fix it up completely!!! Consider this your reminder to do so

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I got you sorted!!!

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