I did it. I had some money in my PayPal wallet and it came out slightly cheaper too. US$33.41 so about CA$45.68 :)
I did it. I had some money in my PayPal wallet and it came out slightly cheaper too. US$33.41 so about CA$45.68 :)
16:9 screens are probably easier to come by in quantity. More games work well in widescreen (native or hacked) than you might realize.What's the most powerful handheld with a 4:3 screen right now? Still the RG405M?
I don't get why so many manufacturers go with 16:9 screens when PS2 emulation is barely a thing.
I just got an email about 2.0.2 alpha releasing. I think that's first sign of life in a few months, isn't it?Damn I really want Garlic 2.0 to hit. I bought into the RG35 line and it's on the border of being too small for me but the fact that the MM is further ahead in software makes me tempted. They're all so damn cheap and easy to impulse buy.
For Android devices it's not barely, it's already thereWhat's the most powerful handheld with a 4:3 screen right now? Still the RG405M?
I don't get why so many manufacturers go with 16:9 screens when PS2 emulation is barely a thing.
It sounds like he still hasn't really done anything with Garlic since like November or so, but is going to start focusing on it now. I think 2.0.2 is just adding 28XX support.I just got an email about 2.0.2 alpha releasing. I think that's first sign of life in a few months, isn't it?
GarlicOS 2.0.2 (Public Alpha)
Introduction
It's been a while since the last public update of GarlicOS, and I want to use this chance to say thank you for your continued support and patience.
The reason for the delay is simple: I'm a single man, working on many projects, with only 24 hours in a day to get them done. With other projects like Duo needing my attention, I was limited in how much time I could put into GarlicOS.
For those who keep track of my other projects, either here on Patreon or GitHub, you'll find that Duo has finally reached a point in its development where I'm happy to park it in favor of other projects.
It's stable, self-updating, and overall ready to be considered a finished product, sans potential future bugfixes, of course.
Which means I'm finally free to spend a majority of my available time with my favorite project again, which means we should be seeing significant movement over the next few months.
Now that we're all caught up, let's move on to the two key points we'll be focusing on in the foreseeable future.
Adding support for more devices
While I was busy with other projects, several new devices arrived at my doorstep.
Some were provided by OEMs themselves, but a majority of them came from community members like yourself, for which I am extremely grateful.
I've been busy batch-soldering them all up with easily accessible UART ports for debugging, which should make the trickier-to-implement parts somewhat less tricky.
I expect most of these devices to land on the supported device list within a matter of weeks, with Anbernic's RG28XX being the first of the bunch, landing today.
Adding hardware acceleration, WiFi, BT and other key features
GarlicOS has been labeled as Alpha software for a reason: many key features that people are accustomed to from other operating systems are still missing.
Support for these features is being worked on in a separate, currently private branch, alongside on-screen keyboard support and other prerequisites.
There is currently no ETA for these updates, but I will keep all of you posted on the progress.
Huh, that's great news. Good to hear it wasn't health issues that made him stop.It sounds like he still hasn't really done anything with Garlic since like November or so, but is going to start focusing on it now. I think 2.0.2 is just adding 28XX support.
If anyone wants to see what he said about Garlic:
Someone needs to copy the DS Lite. The same exact size and shape but now with some analog sticks.
Miyoo is making one with analog sticks.
It looks great, yeah. I'd be surprised if it doesn't have the same internals as rg 35xx plus, h and 2024.Damn. Probably going to have to get this. Will this have the same internals as the 35XX Plus?
And 28xx, lol.It looks great, yeah. I'd be surprised if it doesn't have the same internals as rg 35xx plus, h and 2024.
I like the look of this!
I think if you already have the RG35XX-H, you might as well go with something that differentiates it more. I'd pick the Miyoo Mini +, just to experience Onion OS. That way you have a very different device from your other one.Finally received my RG35XXH and I LOVE it. But I feel I also want a vertical device for GameBoy and GameBoy color games lol (started with the R36S but the lack of WiFi killed it for me, want to use syncthing and retroachievements with my main Batocera device connected to the TV)
BUT I don't know if I should get a RG35XX Plus or a Miyoo Mini Plus:
In favor of the RG35XX:
In favor of the Miyoo Mini Plus:
- It's basically the same device, so being able to install Batocera to it the same as the H and my main retro computer streamlines a lot (I'll set up an older raspberry pi for syncthing saves among devices)
- It's a bit bigger, seems it will be more comfy.
- More power in case I want to play something else outside of GB/GBC instead of going back to the H.
What do you guys think?
- Tends to be cheaper during sales
- It's a different device and everyone seems to love OnionOS. I'm definitely interested in trying it out!
RP4P.Okay, so if I can wrangle more moolah, what are the options for something that can do a decent job of everything up through Dreamcast, Saturn, N64 and PS2 without getting into Odin prices?
Anything worthwhile at around, say, €$200? RP4P? Anything else?
Yeah, I guess it's time to obsess over the reviews again, lol.
I think the tech isn't there yet for something like that to exactly have respectable power or a real use. The AYANEO Flip DS for example is able to run even Gamecube games and it's still a chonky boi, and for actual DS stuff the solution is still probably a modded 3DS until a long enough time has passed to make FPGA emulation legal for those systems.Someone needs to copy the DS Lite. The same exact size and shape but now with some analog sticks.
Yeah I don't don't FPGA fully counts since it's its own thing even though iirc there is support for just installing roms into the Pocket. I feel like the Analogue is pretty pricey for what it is too.Am I one of the last holdouts that has been following this thread for a while and watching the various videos but still hasn't bought anything yet? I think I'm close to buying something. I have the Analogue Pocket but don't count it as in the same group as these handhelds, mind you.
The RP4P being smaller is a plus for me, because I already have a large screen handheld (Steam Deck) RP4 is about the same size as my phone so it can still fit in my pocket.Bought the RP4P and just made me want an odin 2 lol. Great device, just want a lil bigger screen
Anybody want to purchase mine DM me
Yeah, I'm really curious about the size of the RP4. I have a 2+ and I hate it, and I'm pretty sure the size is a major factor, although not the only one.The RP4P being smaller is a plus for me, because I already have a large screen handheld (Steam Deck) RP4 is about the same size as my phone so it can still fit in my pocket.
The RP4P being smaller is a plus for me, because I already have a large screen handheld (Steam Deck) RP4 is about the same size as my phone so it can still fit in my pocket.
If you have a keyboard in front of you, this might help for scale:Yeah, I'm really curious about the size of the RP4. I have a 2+ and I hate it, and I'm pretty sure the size is a major factor, although not the only one.
I know the 4 is larger, but I have a really hard time picturing it. Like you, I want something smaller than the Deck, though.
Thanks - that actually looks about perfect for what I want, tbh.If you have a keyboard in front of you, this might help for scale:
There's also the Logitech G Cloud that sometimes goes on sale in that price range. I bought a refurbished model for $180.Okay, so if I can wrangle more moolah, what are the options for something that can do a decent job of everything up through Dreamcast, Saturn, N64 and PS2 without getting into Odin prices?
Anything worthwhile at around, say, €$200? RP4P? Anything else?
Yeah, I'm in the EU though and they're crazy expensive here!There's also the Logitech G Cloud that sometimes goes on sale in that price range. I bought a refurbished model for $180.
It can handle up to Dreamcast pretty well and has one of the best handheld form factors.
Looks like our clamshell is finally here.
View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=EmxBwA9Z1xam-1td&v=Y23PPkftXIY&
Sonehow the video didnt flatter the transparent models as I was hoping. The silver one it is then.
Looks like our clamshell is finally here.
View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=EmxBwA9Z1xam-1td&v=Y23PPkftXIY&
Sonehow the video didnt flatter the transparent models as I was hoping. The silver one it is then.
Does anyone have any opinions or concerns around the question of MuOS vs Batocera on the RG35XXH?
MuOS is currently in a better state than Batocera on this device. It boots up/shuts down faster and has better battery life, and imo has better performance on the more demanding games (n64/DC here).
That being said, I like Batocera better. It's more "fun", if that makes sense. It's just really cool to use. MuOS's UI never really appealed to me.
Both of them are still in the oven, though. They'll be in great places in a few months I think.