Dr.D00p
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Btw I fully expect a brand new ryzen 370 handheld to be announced AND released within the next 3 months.
Yeah, but it will be one of those Chinese ones, costing north of $1000.
Btw I fully expect a brand new ryzen 370 handheld to be announced AND released within the next 3 months.
I'd say Rog Ally has the best performance closely followed by Legion Go, which in some cases may be slightly better. Regarding emulators, here's a Legion Go recap to see more or less what you can expect (even if you may tweak performance on a case by case scenario):A while back I was considering buying a steam deck OLED, but I changed my mind. I'm back to wanting one again and have downtime to use it. However, I've heard rumblings here and there that there are many other ones that are better these days. Any recommendations?
Idk maybe it's Nostalgia but i always liked the N64 controller, it wasn't as bad as people say imo. I have fond memories.It's not love, it just feels more natural to be holding the controller symmetrically with the grips then one on the grip and one farther up the controller to reach to left Analogue in an optimal position, imo
it's also feel more natural to hit the D-Pad direction from that position and I ain't bending my thumb into my hand to push the analogue diagonally left/down down.
I generally have more leeway for the left side of the analogue too.
Obviously being symmetrical isn't always the answer, it's where they are
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Other then how close they are to your palm as I already mentioned, this would be okay if the face buttons get very little action.
In short, Analogue are better controlled with your Thumb straight while buttons are better with a bend in the Thumb.
And no I don't have small hands, but I also don't have big hands either.
I'm not saying one is right or wrong.
That's my general feelings on it.
But one thing I am certain on is that this thing is an abomination!
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But It can emulate the games from ps3 and switch smooth?Of note - the smaller and more powerful the device is, the more uncomfortable it becomes to hold. Both due to heat and ergonomics. YMMV of course, but anytime somebody sells "the world's smallest handheld PC" one should immediately look at how comfortable that thing will be to use.
IMHO, the Steam Deck still exists as one of the best compromises in terms of portability/ergonomics/thermals and power. That and it has two touchpads which are extremely flexible when it comes to remapping for more pc specific games. One touchpad could literally be remapped into a weapon wheel for example.
The touchpads are the key difference between a handled PC for PC/console games or a handheld PC console port machine.
Gyro aiming on handhelds is an interesting alternative to excessively strong aim assist in some shooter titles.
The big issue with the Deck that may never be solved is with aggressive or outdated kernel anticheats. Some anticheat companies do have limited Linux support, but there are others that are Windows only.
I just received my Legion Y700 (2024) and paired it with a Kishi Ultra. I have to agree this is the best way to stream from PC via Moonlight and I've tried multiple other solutions (e.g. Logitech G Cloud, iPad, Macbook, Steam Deck LCD & Steam Deck Oled). I find the Kishi Ultra a bit uncomfortable for FPS games, but it is better quality and comfort than the Backbone One or Gamesir G8+ I've tried with phones. Price tag is rough. The Steam Deck OLED is probably the most practical compromise for someone wanting to consolidate reasonably powerful local play and streaming to one device, although I can't speak for the Ally X.My current "handheld" is comprised of a Lenovo Legion y700 tablet and a Razer Kishi Ultra. I use it primarily for streaming from my PC and Xbox and it works fantastic. Has an 8.8 inch screen which is perfect for handheld gaming, imo. Really makes a difference to me over the smaller 7" handhelds.
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All of the big brand portables are huge now. The only ones attempting to stay smaller and pocket-sized are these:The Vita was too good for this world. The power of the Switch (and Steam Deck, presumably) is nice, but they're so big comparatively. The Vita had all the power I ever wanted and in such a compact, comfortable package.
I am the stereotypical Vita evangelical.
Darn tootin'
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Protip: Don't turn on your Lynx for the first time in years with old batteries inside. My Christmas 1992 unit fried. At least I got this replacement for ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS NEW from some guy with a mailing list on the internet in the 2000s.
*realizing the lynx i had "forever" was only like 13 years old when it "the incident" took place.
...I'll get on securing a copy of Gauntlet.
I have a legion go and yes it can. So anything with the x1e can do.But It can emulate the games from ps3 and switch smooth?
Has anyone picked up the new Retroid Pocket 5? it looks neat with the new AMOLED screen.
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Vertical design is extremely uncomfortable, that's the issue.I love my miyoo mini plus but it cramps my hands pretty quickly. I don't have large hands but it's still an issue. So I made a custom grip using a drug case and it works perfectly(grip cost 4x more than miyoo mini itself in here so) .
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I wish there were a horizontal device that runs onion os and has analog sticks. Are Anbernic devices good enough? I saw that their D-pads were heavily criticized. It seems Garlic OS also has a game switcher feature. I'd appreciate it if anyone who has tried both devices could share their thoughts. Retroid Pocket 5 looks pretty good too but its pricey.
Absolutely. If I ever buy another retro handheld device, I'll look at the horizontal ones.Vertical design is extremely uncomfortable, that's the issue.
All of the big brand portables are huge now. The only ones attempting to stay smaller and pocket-sized are these:
Seriously since the update and cloud gaming it's freaking greatPS Portal
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Maybe it's true for text heavy games, but 3,5" miyoo mini plus is just fine for my retro game marathons. I have a Switch with a 6,2" screen; it's heavy and too big, I can't play it for more than 1 hour.Anything below 5" is hardly acceptable in a world where even cheap phones have 6"+ screens as the default. 4.5" is the bare minimum imo. Anything less it's basically stamp-size. I have bad vision too, so small screens aren't for me these days. I'll never understand how anyone could ever think the GBA Mini was acceptable. Anything that small to emulate games meant to be displayed on TVs? Just why?
If you are going to play handheld games only (designed for a small screen), and the resolution is a good match so 95+ % of screen is filled (with integer scaling of course, nobody wants shimmering), then 4" is okay. At least for me.Anything below 5" is hardly acceptable in a world where even cheap phones have 6"+ screens as the default. 4.5" is the bare minimum imo. Anything less it's basically stamp-size. I have bad vision too, so small screens aren't for me these days. I'll never understand how anyone could ever think the GBA Mini was acceptable. Anything that small to emulate games meant to be displayed on TVs? Just why?
Darn tootin'
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Protip: Don't turn on your Lynx for the first time in years with old batteries inside. My Christmas 1992 unit fried. At least I got this replacement for ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS NEW from some guy with a mailing list on the internet in the 2000s.
*realizing the lynx i had "forever" was only like 13 years old when it "the incident" took place.
...I'll get on securing a copy of Gauntlet.
Just ordered one, trying to offload my Steam Deck. I really just want to be able to emulate PS2, Steam Deck is overkill and enormously unpleasant to use.Has anyone picked up the new Retroid Pocket 5? it looks neat with the new AMOLED screen.
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