Handhelds, not sure. The RG350 lin has some unofficial firmware plugins that lets the HDMI slot be used but ymmv with that
I've only used mine for SNES emulation but I believe it can do quite a bit. I reckon you should try it first, before adding another device to your collection.
GBA is likely to be slightly better on all the handhelds based on the Odroid Go Advance since they use MGBA instead of GPSP, SNES might be better too since the Vita needs to use a fairly old version ofSNES9x which still doesn't run special chip games at full speed and introduces some audio issues. The Retroid Pocket also has pretty decent N64 and DS emulation which can't be done on the Vita. Outside of those everything else should be similar if not better (PS1 & PSP) on the Vita.
The Vita may actually have slightly worse emulation for older systems (I think GBA isn't perfect, and I think SNES SuperFX games can't run perfectly) but it does have access to Sony's PS1 emulator and native PSP compatibility, which is something these retro portables cannot match. Also a much, much better OLED screen than any retro portable and very nice controls and build quality.
Do you mean a dedicated device like the GBA Consolizer or do you just mean any retro portable with HDMI out?
As I said, this shows that vertical handhelds are making a comeback.
obscurehandhelds.com
I ordered the PowKiddy V90 for some Gameboy Advance nostalgia. It's like 30 bucks.
It's supposed to be pretty good for SNES, Megadrive and GBA, which is all I care about right now. But definitely thinking about getting the RG351P or the Retroid Pocket 2.. or whatever they come up with in the coming months. This market is super saturated! Taki Udon and Retro Dodo are pretty great channels to keep up with what is worth buying.
I would be really interested to know if the Retroid Pocket can handle the run-ahead option in Retroarch to reduce latency. If so, it could end up being the option with the least perceived input lag
Good find! I was afraid of that. Good to know it works for NES at least. Maybe the Retroid Pocket 3 will be beefy enough to handle SNES run-ahead (and a newer android version hopefully). It's only a matter of time
RIP Powkiddy :(
I mean maybe, but it's not like these devices get exponentially more powerful with each revision. The Retroid Pocket 2 uses the same CPU as the original. Sometimes product lines even go backwards in power.
I know you're right, but for now I will keep dreaming lol. Right now it seems like if you want that kind of power in a dedicated handheld, a Raspberry Pi 4 based solution like the PiBoy DMG is your best bet (or an Android phone with a controller, but where's the fun in that?)
I played around with run ahead briefly on ps1 and it effected performance. Though I didn't test it thourghly. When I get a chance I'll give it a go with older systems.
You got more info on this??? Mine just shipped out last night finally
I ordered my Anbernic RG351P from iexpress about six days ago, and it arrived today. Be sure to use the location options, as mine shipped to the UK from Spain.
What sort of problems are you having?
I'm trying to play through dracula X on the snes and every core except snes 2002 has slow down. Snes 2002 work ok but the sound is not perfect. Also tested different cores with Lufia and non of them work well. I was trying to avoid the standalone app but I guess I'll need to go for snes9x ex
Fair enough on wanting to avoid standalone approach.
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As I said, this shows that vertical handhelds are making a comeback.
PowKiddy V90 Review
The PowKiddy V90 is a new clam shell retro handheld for playing all your old Mega Drive, GBA and SNES games. Come on over and read the PowKiddy V90 review.
You sure can. You just have to be a bit more inventive :P.
Vita is worse for SNES (generally worse performance in special chip games and worse sound) , GBA (some minor incompatibility issues (Kingdom hearts) and it requires an overclock to get full speed in some games, though it has much better scaling) and I think some later arcade games. It does have way better performance for PS1 though, as well as giving access to the PSP and Vita libraries so it's still definitely worth picking up.
thanks! I will probably go the Vita route, I'll stick with the 3ds for all nintendo consoles, being able to inject my backups into Virtual Console is too handy!
