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A new Linux handheld game console based on ODROID-N2

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Re: A new Linux handheld game console based on ODROID-N2

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Post by kitsunesoba »

jbluepolarbear wrote: post #38
Kukumber wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Sony Dualshock is the standard, the Xbox one is on the same category as the Nintendo Switch, poor build quality, and prone to drift

Opposite in my experience. Went through multiple ps4 controllers yet all my Xbox one controllers still work and regularly use them to game on my pc.

DS4's have been solid for me, with the biggest issue being their rather disappointing battery life. Probably depends a lot on the types of games most often played, playstyles, etc though.

Re: A new Linux handheld game console based on ODROID-N2

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Post by systemvoltage »

ajsnigrutin wrote: post #28
earnesti wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

They should auction the stuff, selling it with a fixed price but mostly not selling at all is just incredibly stupid way to distribute IMO

Or they should just make more, after the first and second batches sold out.

Or they should charge higher to meet demand, and take those funds to scale up manufacturing.

Re: A new Linux handheld game console based on ODROID-N2

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Post by mikewhy »

colordrops wrote: post #46

Is there a place that collects info on all these sorts of projects and allows you to compare specs and software? I bought a Retroid 2 on a whim but I'm wondering if it's the best out there.

I don't know of a site, but Taki Udon on YouTube follows them very closely.

Retro Dodo does as well.

"The best" is very subjective unfortunately. And the answer will change based on what you're looking for.

IE I've searched for "the best" and ended up with an android phone in a telescopic controller before getting a Steam Deck.

Re: A new Linux handheld game console based on ODROID-N2

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Post by goosedragons »

flatiron wrote: post #47

For anyone thinking about picking one up explore buying a used vita. It can do everything this does (sans GameCube) but it can play vita games as well. Sd card adapters are <$10

Worth mentioning Vita is pretty finnicky. SD card adapters use the game card slot not the memory card slot and and so aren't the simpliest to configure and get going. Official cards that use the memory card slot are capped at 64GB and 64GB cards were only sold in Asia and have only gotten even more stupid expensive over time.

It's a decent handheld but Sony's paranoia really kneecapped it. And it doesn't quite have the ease of use as a lot of the retro handhelds available today.

Re: A new Linux handheld game console based on ODROID-N2

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Post by saghul »

goosedragons wrote: post #49
flatiron wrote: post #47

For anyone thinking about picking one up explore buying a used vita. It can do everything this does (sans GameCube) but it can play vita games as well. Sd card adapters are <$10

Worth mentioning Vita is pretty finnicky. SD card adapters use the game card slot not the memory card slot and and so aren't the simpliest to configure and get going. Official cards that use the memory card slot are capped at 64GB and 64GB cards were only sold in Asia and have only gotten even more stupid expensive over time. It's a decent handheld but Sony's paranoia really kneecapped it. And it doesn't quite have t…

I haven't had any issues with mine (OLED model) FWIW. If you have an OLED model I think there is a way to put the card in the PSVSD, which might be more reliable.
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