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What first emulation handheld would you recommend? (discuss.tchncs.de)
submitted 1 week ago by Karcinogen@discuss.tchncs.de to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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I've been enjoying Pokemon Black 2 on my DSi XL, but I'm looking for something that can emulate other systems.

Performance wise, I'm looking for something that can play 3DS/2DS games. I'll play only a handful of games to relive my childhood before moving onto other systems. I'm skipping the AYN Thor since in the long run, I'll be playing mostly single screen games.

I really want something portable and pocketable, but putting it in my school bag is an option.

It needs to have good battery life. I play for only a couple of hours a day, just in between college classes, but I would like for it to last a few days.

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[โ€“] diemartin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Second this. My Redmi 12 can run heavier PSP games and NDS. I didn't try 3DS yet as I don't know any worthwhile games and RetroArch requires some setup IIRC, which I haven't been in the mood to do. Didn't try PS2 either.

Just find a suitable gamepad. I have a cheap PS2 shaped ergonomic one I got for like 15 USD (it just says X3 Wireless Controller or some such; don't remember the brand)

[โ€“] Auster@thebrainbin.org 1 points 1 week ago

Dunno how it is through Retroarch, but what I used was a separated program, Lime3DS ("Azahar" now? Got the APK in the short window it was named that)