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Funded in 5 minutes - the open source modular mini computer 'Pilet' is on Kickstarter (www.gamingonlinux.com)
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[–] Eric_Pollock@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 day ago (5 children)

Linux retro style handhelds? Could you tell me where to find them?

Was really interested in the Pilet until I figured out the Pi doesn't come with it at that price...

[–] Scio@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The R36S is a "dirt cheap" Linux retrohandheld you can get pretty much everywhere. No built-in WiFi though, which limits usability quite a lot.

[–] S_H_K@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I got my daughters that an I regret it... Should have brought it for myself...

Now jodes aside. Is incredible for the price.

[–] Scio@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

My biggest complaint is that their complimentary ROM collection doesn't have any of the Patapon games. I put mine in and now it's perfect :D

[–] poplargrove@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Do you happen to know how they are able to provide all those retro games? I can't imagine they licensed that many games.

[–] Scio@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

By outright piracy ofc. They include a shoddy SD card full of ROMs, but you can and should use your own card (for longevity) with your own ROMs (for legal reasons...)

[–] poplargrove@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Oh wow. Their website says theyve been operating since 2019 or something so I assumed they had something going that stopped them from being shutdown by Nintendo.

[–] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 2 points 16 hours ago

that stopped them from being shutdown by Nintendo

Some of them cleverly don't include any Mario games, only Maroo games.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Just to add to what others are saying, check out The Phawx on YT, reviewing these things is kind of his schtick (not Linux focused, retro handheld focused).

[–] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Linux retro style handhelds? Could you tell me where to find them?

Sure!

Edit: Ooh, good recommendations by others. Abernic competes pretty well with PowKiddy in price for features, as well.

[–] cron@feddit.org 7 points 1 day ago

Anbernic has some. Not all of their devices run linux though, make sure to check the details.

[–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

There's loads. Several Anbernic devices, Miyoo Mini (I have a couple and they're great), etc.

Most of them support custom firmwares, themes, etc.