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What is the cheapest console to get and collect for that still holds up? (lemmy.zip)
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Im looking for a cheap console to get and collect for that dosent cost a arm/leg but also isint boring with the game section. I have a few consoles and handhelds from when i was a kid but i want something that i can stick with and not let collect dust?

What would you suggest or advise and why so?

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[–] mesamunefire@piefed.social 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I like the miyoo mini plus myself. But officially the 3ds is a fun console :)

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Only downside with the miyoo is the size of it makes my hands cramp up if I play any game that requires a lot of movement, like fast paced racers. Didn't think it'd be an issue since I have really small hands, but alas.

It's excellent in every other way though, probably will get one of those grips that it can slot into to make it more comfortable, but I do kinda wish I'd opted for something a bit more ergonomic out of the gate, with controls on the sides of the screen, or a clamshell design, instead of the classic gameboy shape.

[–] mesamunefire@piefed.social 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I can see that. I had to get a 3d print to make it much nicer on my hands. And the Plus is MUCH bigger than the mini, so for me and RPGs its perfect. I can see how with racers it would be difficult.

[–] riquisimo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

I've been playing Fire emblem mods on it. The GBA games were the golden era for me.