I want to get a hand held game

[Fresh]

Temu was OK, it was the first and only thing I bought from there. Took a couple of weeks to come. It was a while back, so guess the shipping situation has improved(but not sure).

I figured it was only $50 so I took a chance.

I still have it, it still works fine, plays a lot of games(which it comes with pre-installed).

You can emulate games on a wide variety of things. But for me the nostalgia of a GameBoy style handheld, that can also play Dreamcast and PS 1 games was a win.

thanks for the info, dapped and repped

however I have a question, forgive me because I'm flabby and sick lol, but what is an emulator and how dies it work ?

 

[Phillyrider807]

If u looking to play pc games on the go get a rog ally.

If all u looking to do is emulate retro games get a Retroid pocket 5.

If you on a budget but still want to play "most" games get a used steam deck,.

 

[Ty Daniels]

thanks for the info, dapped and repped

however I have a question, forgive me because I'm flabby and sick lol, but what is an emulator and how dies it work ?

LMAO!

It's all good Breh, I'm older too.

An "Emulator", is a program that "Emulates" the hardware of another computer/system.
It "Virtualizes" the hardware, via software.

It allows you to run original/older games(Nintendo, Sega, Arcade/Mame, etc..), on different hardware (PC, Mac, IOS, Android, Linux, Modded Game Console, Web Browser, Etc...)

"Emulation" isn't only for games it can be used to run a completely different Operating System, on different systems.
(Running Windows 10/11 on MacOS via Parallels Desktop, or Virtual Box. Running Linux on Windows or Mac, via Parallels Desktop, or Virtual Box.)

Nintendo uses "Emulation" to run their "Virtual Console" games, it makes it so that they don't have to completely re-code an older game to play on a new system.

There is also software "Emulation/Compatibility Layers" used for "Backwards Compatibility", (Example: playing PS4 Games on PS5).

Also both Sony and Microsoft use "Emulation" within their cloud gaming services to play older games (Gamepass, PS Plus).

 

[Fatboi1]

yeah I do want to play old NES games and Sega Genesis games, sorry for the confusion.

I saw a game on IG that has a million games on it, but I didn't know if it was official or not

thanks for the help breh

I would just get a simple steam deck if you want to have the option to play current games on there as well. Those 1 million games in one handheld are those cheap little things you see at the mall. That's some $50 shyt.

 

[Cryptocurrency Scarface]

I keep hearing the term steamdeck in here, and they come with made games already installed

what are yall thoughts on steamdecks, brake it down simple

the reason I want one is because I have insomnia sometimes and need something to occupy me

I'm not really interested in a Nintendo Switch though

So you want to play classic Nintendo games without playing on a Nintendo system lol
I guess you want to emulate

just buy a switch with a decent horipad to make up for the shytty joycons and get Nintendo switch online there’s a decent library of games now. NES SNES gameboy gameboy advance and N64.

 

[Fresh]

I would just get a simple steam deck if you want to have the option to play current games on there as well. Those 1 million games in one handheld are those cheap little things you see at the mall. That's some $50 shyt.

So you want to play classic Nintendo games without playing on a Nintendo system lol
I guess you want to emulate

just buy a switch with a decent horipad to make up for the shytty joycons and get Nintendo switch online there’s a decent library of games now. NES SNES gameboy gameboy advance and N64.

thank for the help brehs

 

[JQ Legend]

If u looking to play pc games on the go get a rog ally.

If all u looking to do is emulate retro games get a Retroid pocket 5.

If you on a budget but still want to play "most" games get a used steam deck,.

Is this the legit site and is this what you tombout?

Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld

Retroid Pocket 5 Specifications & Features: CPU: 1*A77@2.8G 3*A77@2.4G 4*A55@1.8G GPU: Adreno 650 RAM: 8GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz Storage: 128GB UFS 3.1 + TF Card Slot OS: Android 13 Screen: 5.5 inch, AMOLED, 1080p@60fps Heat Dissipation: Active-cooling 5000mAh battery Analogue L2/R2 3D hall sticks...

www.goretroid.com

 

[Saint1]

I got this off Amazon. The RG556

Works great comes loaded with MAME games runs anything up to Dreamcast and Android

Amazon.com

a.co

Edit: I don't know why it's not showing the preview link.

 

[Spliff]

Goddamn the emulation game changed massively since I last looked years ago.

 

[MikelArteta]

Goddamn the emulation game changed massively since I last looked years ago.

yeah handhelds slimmer than a gameboy that can play ps1 games and dreamcast games flawlessy for like 50 bucks

 

[JQ Legend]

Temu was OK, it was the first and only thing I bought from there. Took a couple of weeks to come. It was a while back, so guess the shipping situation has improved(but not sure).

I figured it was only $50 so I took a chance.

I still have it, it still works fine, plays a lot of games(which it comes with pre-installed).

You can emulate games on a wide variety of things. But for me the nostalgia of a GameBoy style handheld, that can also play Dreamcast and PS 1 games was a win.

You think this is legit?

Edit: lank ain’t working, it’s a R36S from Amazon for $40

Also, y’all trust Ali Express?

Any of y’all ever copped from there?

I been contemplating the SD for a couple years now but still ain’t get it. I was gone finally get it now you got me thinking bout the ROG Ally

 

[Ty Daniels]

You think this is legit?



Also, y’all trust Ali Express?

Any of y’all ever copped from there?

I been contemplating the SD for a couple years now but still ain’t get it. I was gone finally get it now you got me thinking bout the ROG Ally

Your link isn't working/showing up Breh.

If I'm correct you were looking at this one?

https://www.amazon.com/NDUP-Handheld-Console-Classic-Portable/dp/B0DQ7Q1R24

If so then I would say yes, it is a lot safer buying from Amazon then from Temu or Ali Express.

You don't get your product, you can request a refund from Amazon.

Regarding Ali Express, I've never purchased from there.

And I only used Temu once, but my Wife has bought stuff off from Temu with no problem.

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Also regarding the Steam Deck, it is a good device with good support, so it is a matter of preference.

I do more other stuff than gaming, so I went with the Ally.

I'll still game like once a week or so.

 

[JQ Legend]

Your link isn't working/showing up Breh.

If I'm correct you were looking at this one?

https://www.amazon.com/NDUP-Handheld-Console-Classic-Portable/dp/B0DQ7Q1R24

If so then I would say yes, it is a lot safer buying from Amazon then from Temu or Ali Express.

You don't get your product, you can request a refund from Amazon.

Regarding Ali Express, I've never purchased from there.

And I only used Temu once, but my Wife has bought stuff off from Temu with no problem.

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Also regarding the Steam Deck, it is a good device with good support, so it is a matter of preference.

I do more other stuff than gaming, so I went with the Ally.

I'll still game like once a week or so.

Yea from what other brehs here told me the SD is better than the regular ROG Ally but the Ally X or whatever the higher version that retail for $800 is better than all variations of SD, what you think?

I mainly want it to play retro games from NES-PS2 gens and arcade games. I might play an occasional new game but I mostly want it for the retro games. Are either better than the other for that?

 

[Ty Daniels]

Yea from what other brehs here told me the SD is better than the regular ROG Ally but the Ally X or whatever the higher version that retail for $800 is better than all variations of SD, what you think?

I mainly want it to play retro games from NES-PS2 gens and arcade games. I might play an occasional new game but I mostly want it for the retro games. Are either better than the other for that?

As far as Specs go both versions of the Ally are "Better" than the Steam Deck.

The Steam Deck has the benefit of using Steam OS over Windows, which is more performant than Windows for gaming.

Plus Steam is better integrated into the Steam Deck.

The Ally X is damn near the same Specs as the reg Ally.
One of the main differences is the placement of the SD card slot, Ram, Storage, and Ports.

They both have the same Processor, if you were to buy one, go with the X as the SD card slot in the Reg Ally can become a problem due to overheating.

If you want to play Retro games NES-PS2, either one (ALLY or SD) will do the job.

Hell you could play retro games on your Cellphone if you wanted.

It is also what you want to do via budget.

I got the regular Ally (before the X came Out), and I also bought the R36s cause it was cheap, and dedicated to retro-games, plus comes with a bunch of pre-loaded games. It was a "Convenience" Buy for me.

If you want to play retro games and occasionally new games(Steam), and want to save money go with the Steam Deck.

The performance on the Ally is better, but there are other factors beyond hardware specs.

For me, I wanted a portable PC that could also run other Windows Apps/Programs, with a Windows environment , so the Ally was better choice for me.

 

[Fresh]

Nintendo is coming out with the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year if you want to wait possibly around the summer. They're going to officially reveal more details April 2nd 2025. You'll be able to play classic Sega/Nintendo games on there as I believe it will be backwards compatible with Switch games.


Yyou can cop the Nintendo Switch that's out now and and then upgrade later on when the Switch 2 comes out if you don't want to wait.

yeah, I'm gonna wait until summer to get a Nintendo Switch hand held. I was looking at their games today in Walmart and saw a lot of games I like.

Thanks again for your suggestion @Fatboi1