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Portable retro game console

27 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/portable-retro-game-console.209660/

Zangetsu
Zangetsu Original post #1
May 20, 2021 at 7:02 AM
I am in Love with this one. Will buy it one day

You can order it from Ali Express :)

Nerevarine
May 20, 2021 at 8:50 AM
better get a telescopic controller for android, you could play cloud gaming with that whenever it launches or set up your own.
Zangetsu
May 20, 2021 at 8:56 AM
better get a telescopic controller for android, you could play cloud gaming with that whenever it launches or set up your own.
there are pros & cons of converting your mobile into a gameboy device ;)
Nerevarine
May 20, 2021 at 9:48 AM
there are pros & cons of converting your mobile into a gameboy device ;)
That's true, but I wish there was a cheaper alternative to razer kishi, I could have tried game stream on phone.
Zangetsu
May 20, 2021 at 9:56 AM
There are alternatives available in Aliexpress
RumbaMon19
May 20, 2021 at 10:13 AM
But is aliexpress delivering to india after ban?
Nerevarine
May 20, 2021 at 11:08 AM
*www.gadgetlite.in/2021/01/best-aliexpress-alternative-after-ban-in-india/
Its just a blogpost about alternatives to aliexpress, none of them say if these particular ones are actually delivering to india. It could be the same situation as aliexpress.

I wanted to order drone parts but damn indian govt is incredibly stupid. Without alternatives, all they do is ban ban ban.
RumbaMon19
May 20, 2021 at 11:18 AM
*www.gadgetlite.in/2021/01/best-aliexpress-alternative-after-ban-in-india/

I tried banggood in 2018 but now they are not delivering in India.

Also, the customs are charged heavily. They may charge 60-80%of the value.
SaiyanGoku
May 20, 2021 at 1:58 PM
there are pros & cons of converting your mobile into a gameboy device ;)
I just use my xbox controller with my phone. Way better than paying useless customs and shipping.
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aby geek #11
May 20, 2021 at 5:19 PM
How about steel series stratus? It is cheaper than both razer kishi and gamesir x2.
If you want ultra cheap then there is amkette evo pro 4 for 2300.

Best hand held might go to this big boy.
Nerevarine
May 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM
I just use my xbox controller with my phone. Way better than paying useless customs and shipping.
with a clip ? I tried that but its very top heavy
Nerevarine
May 20, 2021 at 5:44 PM
How about steel series stratus? It is cheaper than both razer kishi and gamesir x2.
If you want ultra cheap then there is amkette evo pro 4 for 2300.

Best hand held might go to this big boy.
These clip on controllers make it top heavy. Telescopic is the only way for mobile game controllers for long term, without any wrist problems
NACON unveils its range of Designed for Xbox accessories

this is one more thats coming soon, but i guess will be as expensive as kishi.
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aby geek #15
May 20, 2021 at 6:40 PM
These clip on controllers make it top heavy. Telescopic is the only way for mobile game controllers for long term, without any wrist problems
NACON unveils its range of Designed for Xbox accessories

this is one more thats coming soon, but i guess will be as expensive as kishi.
Keep an eye on this one
*www.furper.com/products/flydigi-wa...PBzofxzKBlJ-2mFzVaZnSW4Lg3h7SKlUaAisKEALw_wcB

Or get this
*www.furper.com/collections/gaming/products/gamesir-x2-bluetooth-mobile-gaming-controller
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #16
May 20, 2021 at 7:14 PM
I just use my xbox controller with my phone. Way better than paying useless customs and shipping.
I too have XBOX One controller but with lot of thoughts I would prefer a dedicated handheld.

Pros of having an phone + controller as handheld
  • You get Awesome screen size (5.5" & above) + superb display(SLCD/AMOLED)
  • Excellent chipset of your phone than portables (SD710 or SD855 etc.)
  • Fantabulous speed while playing retro games on Emulator (excellent speed in PSP, DreamCast/N64 emulation)
  • You can replace the phone if it goes dead with another phone (often happens)
  • Variety of options for Rooting OS + Experiments
  • Excellent Read/Write speed of phone hardware.

Cons of having an phone + controller as handheld
  • Super bulky device along with controller
  • You get interrupted in between while playing (phone call from Girl friend/Wife etc.)
  • You cannot carry in pocket with controller and whistle around

Pros of having an portable handheld device
  • Superb GUI which attracts everyone's attention
  • Humongous amount of inbuilt games (10000+ depending on SD card) which you cannot complete in your life time
  • Plug and Play out of the Box
  • Super light and portable to carry in your pocket and run a marathon
  • Excellent support from Devs around the world in forums ( as they keep on releasing new stuff every now & then)
  • Eye catching design than a phone (may be a FAD)
  • Root other Emu Roms any time
  • Dedicated device with no interference in between
  • Lot of color options (Red, Green, Blue etc) --- Checkout Retroid Pocket 2 color options

Cons of having an phone + controller as handheld
  • Low FPS in some games (PS2/PSP/N64) because of chipset
  • Screen size (if you are large screen fanatic)
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #17
May 20, 2021 at 7:19 PM
Keep an eye on this one
*www.furper.com/products/flydigi-wa...PBzofxzKBlJ-2mFzVaZnSW4Lg3h7SKlUaAisKEALw_wcB

Or get this
*www.furper.com/collections/gaming/products/gamesir-x2-bluetooth-mobile-gaming-controller
Game Sir X2 is excellent and looks exactly like Nintendo Switch and has tilted USB-C port. But you cannot use 3.5mm headphone while playing

Razor Kishi has excellent hardware build quality much better than Game Sir X2 but design is not that great than Game Sir X2.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #18
May 20, 2021 at 7:22 PM
I used it with a phone stand and usb-c hub.
XBox controller feels great when you have a good large screen in front of you more than 8" may be.

I use it with my iPad Pro to play some controller games and the experience is Superb in it. But while playing on my Realme X2 Pro it looks little bit uncomfortable.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #19
May 20, 2021 at 7:26 PM
How about steel series stratus? It is cheaper than both razer kishi and gamesir x2.
If you want ultra cheap then there is amkette evo pro 4 for 2300.

Best hand held might go to this big boy.
I have seen that handheld. Its a power house for sure but super noisy and gets heated fast and why would you play AAA titles which are GPU heavy on a handheld instead I would prefer and RayTracing GPU with 50" LCD TV to enjoy the experience.

There are two problems with it.
  • You will have to constantly plug in the power cable for get 60+ fps in games
  • Looks weird to use it other than gaming (making ppt or multimedia editing etc)
Nerevarine
May 20, 2021 at 8:56 PM
most mobile controllers that are telescopic fail at 2 things .

1. thumbsticks are usually crap, they dont have as good degree of movement like kishi, or nintendo switch
2. analog triggers replaced by buttons.
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aby geek #21
May 21, 2021 at 11:07 PM
Some budget controllers
khalil1210
May 23, 2021 at 3:58 AM
@Zangetsu Do you stream your emulated games from your pc to ipad?
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #23
May 23, 2021 at 10:03 AM
No, I don't stream. I am not into online gaming.
khalil1210
May 23, 2021 at 5:22 PM
No no, I didn't mean online gaming. I meant using your pc as an emulation device and streaming games from your pc and using ipad as a client with help of Steam link or Moonlight on lan
Nerevarine
May 23, 2021 at 5:23 PM
That's such a first world problem lol
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #26
May 24, 2021 at 2:22 AM
No no, I didn't mean online gaming. I meant using your pc as an emulation device and streaming games from your pc and using ipad as a client with help of Steam link or Moonlight on lan
Nope
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #27
Apr 25, 2022 at 10:10 AM
Never seen before console concept :)