Looking for an inexpensive retro Nintendo handheld or clone
23-Mar-23 1:10pm
#1 Simon_Belmont
I'd prefer a GBA, but I'd be fine with a GBC or GB pocket or something similar. Also any recommendations on clones or similar basic handhelds with Gameboy emulation would be appreciated.
#1 Simon_Belmont
I'd prefer a GBA, but I'd be fine with a GBC or GB pocket or something similar. Also any recommendations on clones or similar basic handhelds with Gameboy emulation would be appreciated.
27-Mar-23 2:04am
#2 buster4252
Why not get a cheapish android phone. Most android phones nowadays will run gba and earlier at full speed. Unless you already have one. I'd also recommend getting something like a razer kishi if you were to go that route. I love mine and I ended up getting a decent condition used one from ebay for $25
#2 buster4252
Why not get a cheapish android phone. Most android phones nowadays will run gba and earlier at full speed. Unless you already have one. I'd also recommend getting something like a razer kishi if you were to go that route. I love mine and I ended up getting a decent condition used one from ebay for $25
27-Mar-23 7:59am
#3 Simon_Belmont
buster4252 wrote:
Why not get a cheapish android phone. Most android phones nowadays will run gba and earlier at full speed. Unless you already have one. I'd also recommend getting something like a razer kishi if you were to go that route. I love mine and I ended up getting a decent condition used one from ebay for $25
I want physical buttons. I have a nes emulator on my phone and it doesn't do it for me.
#3 Simon_Belmont
buster4252 wrote:
Why not get a cheapish android phone. Most android phones nowadays will run gba and earlier at full speed. Unless you already have one. I'd also recommend getting something like a razer kishi if you were to go that route. I love mine and I ended up getting a decent condition used one from ebay for $25
I want physical buttons. I have a nes emulator on my phone and it doesn't do it for me.
31-Mar-23 6:17pm
#4 Staraang
He mentioned the Razer Kishi to use on the phone. That should take care of your physical button requirement.
#4 Staraang
He mentioned the Razer Kishi to use on the phone. That should take care of your physical button requirement.
4-Apr-23 10:44am
#6 MondoCoffee
I could sell my Retroid Pocket 2 if you are interested. Feel free to send me a PM.
#6 MondoCoffee
I could sell my Retroid Pocket 2 if you are interested. Feel free to send me a PM.
4-Apr-23 7:16pm
#7 Bishop
Watch for the RG35XX on Aliexpress. I picked one up for $55 shipped a couple weeks ago and it's awesome.
#7 Bishop
Watch for the RG35XX on Aliexpress. I picked one up for $55 shipped a couple weeks ago and it's awesome.
4-Apr-23 9:18pm
#8 Simon_Belmont
Staraang wrote:
He mentioned the Razer Kishi to use on the phone. That should take care of your physical button requirement.
i just saw that, i want something i can fit in my pocket at work or play on the train and not get mugged over, lol
a phone with a Kishi on it looks WAYYYY too much like a Steam Deck or a Nintendo Switch to a crackhead.
#8 Simon_Belmont
Staraang wrote:
He mentioned the Razer Kishi to use on the phone. That should take care of your physical button requirement.
i just saw that, i want something i can fit in my pocket at work or play on the train and not get mugged over, lol
a phone with a Kishi on it looks WAYYYY too much like a Steam Deck or a Nintendo Switch to a crackhead.
4-Apr-23 9:21pm
#9 Simon_Belmont
Bishop wrote:
Watch for the RG35XX on Aliexpress. I picked one up for $55 shipped a couple weeks ago and it's awesome.
looks like they're $65 right now, if the Retroid Pocket falls through, i'll grab one.
thank you
#9 Simon_Belmont
Bishop wrote:
Watch for the RG35XX on Aliexpress. I picked one up for $55 shipped a couple weeks ago and it's awesome.
looks like they're $65 right now, if the Retroid Pocket falls through, i'll grab one.
thank you
5-Apr-23 6:56pm
#11 Bishop
I can't speak for any of these sellers either but certainly still $55 shipped (or less):
https://www.aliexpre...
https://www.aliexpre...
https://www.aliexpre...
Make sure the first thing you do is put on GarlicOS which is similar to what you would find on Myoo Mini.
#11 Bishop
I can't speak for any of these sellers either but certainly still $55 shipped (or less):
https://www.aliexpre...
https://www.aliexpre...
https://www.aliexpre...
Make sure the first thing you do is put on GarlicOS which is similar to what you would find on Myoo Mini.
10-Apr-23 1:19pm
#12 Staraang
Bishop wrote:
I can't speak for any of these sellers either but certainly still $55 shipped (or less): https://www.aliexpre... https://www.aliexpre... https://www.aliexpre... Make sure the first thing you do is put on GarlicOS which is similar to what you would find on Myoo Mini.
I think I'm sold on the RG35XX after doing a little research. For that price there's not much to lose. Reviews are great too. Now trying to decide on ordering from Aliexpress or Amazon. Significantly more expensive on Amazon at $80 though I'll get it a lot faster. Are the shipping estimates on Aliexpress pretty accurate? Because that means I'll have to wait till May to get the system.
#12 Staraang
Bishop wrote:
I can't speak for any of these sellers either but certainly still $55 shipped (or less): https://www.aliexpre... https://www.aliexpre... https://www.aliexpre... Make sure the first thing you do is put on GarlicOS which is similar to what you would find on Myoo Mini.
I think I'm sold on the RG35XX after doing a little research. For that price there's not much to lose. Reviews are great too. Now trying to decide on ordering from Aliexpress or Amazon. Significantly more expensive on Amazon at $80 though I'll get it a lot faster. Are the shipping estimates on Aliexpress pretty accurate? Because that means I'll have to wait till May to get the system.
10-Apr-23 8:53pm
#13 Bishop
Staraang wrote:
Bishop wrote:> I can't speak for any of these sellers either but certainly still $55 shipped (or> less):> > https://www.aliexpre...> > https://www.aliexpre...> > https://www.aliexpre...> > Make sure the first thing you do is put on GarlicOS which is similar to what you> would find on Myoo Mini.> > I think I'm sold on the RG35XX after doing a little research. For that price there's not much to lose. Reviews are great too. Now trying to decide on ordering from Aliexpress or Amazon. Significantly more expensive on Amazon at $80 though I'll get it a lot faster. Are the shipping estimates on Aliexpress pretty accurate? Because that means I'll have to wait till May to get the system. When I ordered mine, it was estimated to be 3-4 weeks out but I received it in a week (label showed it was dropshipped from New York). Can't speak for if all sellers are doing something similar given customs or not. To me, it was a no-brainer at this price as it provides a lot of value in a size that made sense and even if it took the full duration to arrive, I wasn't in any rush to get it. Your circumstances might be different.
#13 Bishop
Staraang wrote:
Bishop wrote:> I can't speak for any of these sellers either but certainly still $55 shipped (or> less):> > https://www.aliexpre...> > https://www.aliexpre...> > https://www.aliexpre...> > Make sure the first thing you do is put on GarlicOS which is similar to what you> would find on Myoo Mini.> > I think I'm sold on the RG35XX after doing a little research. For that price there's not much to lose. Reviews are great too. Now trying to decide on ordering from Aliexpress or Amazon. Significantly more expensive on Amazon at $80 though I'll get it a lot faster. Are the shipping estimates on Aliexpress pretty accurate? Because that means I'll have to wait till May to get the system. When I ordered mine, it was estimated to be 3-4 weeks out but I received it in a week (label showed it was dropshipped from New York). Can't speak for if all sellers are doing something similar given customs or not. To me, it was a no-brainer at this price as it provides a lot of value in a size that made sense and even if it took the full duration to arrive, I wasn't in any rush to get it. Your circumstances might be different.
10-Apr-23 10:02pm
#14 Staraang
Bishop wrote:
Staraang wrote:> Bishop wrote: |>> I can't speak for any of these sellers either but certainly still $55 shipped> (or |>> less): |>> |>> https://www.aliexpre... |>> |>> https://www.aliexpre... |>> |>> https://www.aliexpre... |>> |>> Make sure the first thing you do is put on GarlicOS which is similar to what you |>> would find on Myoo Mini. |>> |>> > > I think I'm sold on the RG35XX after doing a little research. For that price there's> not much to lose. Reviews are great too. Now trying to decide on ordering from Aliexpress> or Amazon. Significantly more expensive on Amazon at $80 though I'll get it a lot> faster. Are the shipping estimates on Aliexpress pretty accurate? Because that means> I'll have to wait till May to get the system. When I ordered mine, it was estimated to be 3-4 weeks out but I received it in a week (label showed it was dropshipped from New York). Can't speak for if all sellers are doing something similar given customs or not. To me, it was a no-brainer at this price as it provides a lot of value in a size that made sense and even if it took the full duration to arrive, I wasn't in any rush to get it. Your circumstances might be different.
Not so much of a rush as I'd just be impatient to get it ha. I like that you can hook it up to a TV and another controller so you can play 2-player games. I'm guessing 4 player is asking too much? Couldn't find much info on that.
#14 Staraang
Bishop wrote:
Staraang wrote:> Bishop wrote: |>> I can't speak for any of these sellers either but certainly still $55 shipped> (or |>> less): |>> |>> https://www.aliexpre... |>> |>> https://www.aliexpre... |>> |>> https://www.aliexpre... |>> |>> Make sure the first thing you do is put on GarlicOS which is similar to what you |>> would find on Myoo Mini. |>> |>> > > I think I'm sold on the RG35XX after doing a little research. For that price there's> not much to lose. Reviews are great too. Now trying to decide on ordering from Aliexpress> or Amazon. Significantly more expensive on Amazon at $80 though I'll get it a lot> faster. Are the shipping estimates on Aliexpress pretty accurate? Because that means> I'll have to wait till May to get the system. When I ordered mine, it was estimated to be 3-4 weeks out but I received it in a week (label showed it was dropshipped from New York). Can't speak for if all sellers are doing something similar given customs or not. To me, it was a no-brainer at this price as it provides a lot of value in a size that made sense and even if it took the full duration to arrive, I wasn't in any rush to get it. Your circumstances might be different.
Not so much of a rush as I'd just be impatient to get it ha. I like that you can hook it up to a TV and another controller so you can play 2-player games. I'm guessing 4 player is asking too much? Couldn't find much info on that.
22-Apr-23 1:08pm
#15 Staraang
My wife ended up gifting me a RG353M. This thing is pretty sweet. Still getting used to all the settings and controls but it’s a nice, high-quality device. I’ve been playing some of the 90s arcade games and it goes into TATE mode for those which is pretty awesome. I don’t portable game much so I have to get used to the small size. I’m thinking of getting grips for it.
I really want to try it on a TV once I get my hands on a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable. If anyone’s got any tips on how to maximize the experience just lmk.
#15 Staraang
My wife ended up gifting me a RG353M. This thing is pretty sweet. Still getting used to all the settings and controls but it’s a nice, high-quality device. I’ve been playing some of the 90s arcade games and it goes into TATE mode for those which is pretty awesome. I don’t portable game much so I have to get used to the small size. I’m thinking of getting grips for it.
I really want to try it on a TV once I get my hands on a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable. If anyone’s got any tips on how to maximize the experience just lmk.
Looking for an inexpensive retro Nintendo handheld or clone