Let’s break down my favorite handheld to use when emulating (or streaming) ever major console release.
Devices featured in this video:
Steam Deck OLED:
FPGBC:
Analogue Pocket:
PowKiddy RGB20SX:
Anbernic RG351P:
Anbernic RG552:
TrimUI Smart Pro:
PowKiddy RGB30:
AYN Odin 2:
AYANEO Flip DS:
Logitech G Cloud:
Retroid Pocket 3 Plus:
Retroid Pocket Flip:
Retroid Pocket 4:
Anbernic RG35XX H:
Anbernic RG ARC D:
Anbernic RG405M:
Retroid Pocket 2S:
AYANEO Kun:
ASUS ROG Ally:
GameSir G8:
PS Portal:
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
00:51 some ground rules
02:29 Game Boy and Game Boy Color
04:35 Game Boy Advance
06:50 Nintendo DS and 3DS
10:12 Sony PSP and PS Vita
14:04 NES and SNES
16:56 Sega Genesis, CD, 32X
18:10 Sega Saturn
19:20 PS1, N64, Dreamcast
22:34 GameCube, PS2, Xbox
26:34 Nintendo Wii U
27:55 PS3 and Xbox 360
29:50 Nintendo Switch
31:42 streaming (Xbox and PS5)
33:55 summary and conclusion
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Aw crap I forgot to add Nintendo Wii to my spreadsheet. It would have had Steam Deck as my #1 choice because there are a lot of things you can do with Steam Input and gyro to (almost) replicate the original experience.
My number one pick for Game Boy / Game Boy Color / Game Gear is now my PowKiddy B20SX! The display is on point.
Miyoo Mini + can also play ds games too using drastic
So basically, go out and buy a steamdeck if you can afford one. Got it
What a fun video to watch!
no MAME coverage? how do you play metal slug?
Which one is best for vertical mode?
Russ you didn't talk about the RG353P and PS for SNES Emulation.
Where does the RG556 fall in here?
The PSP is obsolete shitty D-Pad and Face Buttons and an aged Screen just emulate it instead.
Can anybody tell me why my steamdeck keeps crashing and restarting?
Will people still think deck is faster than odin 2?
Thanks Russ. Are the issues with the RP4 Pro fixed?
I have to admit: I got my Odin 2 Pro to play Dreamcast (especially) and GameCube with no fuss…but the thing I do the most is Game Pass! So much so that I got an Xbox for my birthday, and now use the Odin for remote play a lot as well. Great video! You always inspire me to play instead of just mucking about with emulators and setting up systems. ☺️
Oh no, there were no suggestions on how to play Switch games on the go!!! Snif snif
Your videos are great even if I don’t need any more “upgrades” for my handhelds for a long time. I have a steam deck and rg35xx h now and they are perfect for what I need. In a way, the steam deck would be all I need for all options (I love playing docked on all my games, and it was a dream of mine to play handheld games on the tv), but I do find comfort in playing my games I grew up with handheld on something similar to a GBA.
I don’t need anything else atm, but I love seeing these videos is nice to see and I enjoy Russ’s content a lot. The energy and vibe is just great to watch and seeing what the community is up to. Thank you!
Steam Deck OLED for everything.
Question for everyone! What is the best cost benefit handheld to play up to super ness, neogeo , n64, playstation one and game boy?? Could you help me?
For me phone with a telescopic controller like Gamesir X2 is easily the best way to emulate DS games
My list:
RP4 Pro for PS2/Gamecube/PSP
RGB30 for Pico-8/SNES/NES
Analogue Pocket for GB/GBC/SNES/NES
Miyoo Mini + for GBA
Trim UI Smart Pro for PS1/GBA
Analogue Pocket + Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Master Race here
I want to give a shout out to Delta iOS emulation for NDS. Phones have a great aspect ratio, and touch screen controls.
Cool recommendations, but I feel the 3DS and PSVita are very well rounded if you could only have two.
They’ll do most of the retro 8 and 16 bit stuff well, and each can do something the other can’t. 3DS does DS and 3DS, and the Vita does PS1/PSP/PSVita.
Neither does 64 well, but some of the best 64 stuff is on 3DS, and the pc port of Mario 64 is on both.
What shell or case is that for the Steam Deck??
Something else about PC streaming to your phone: if you have a more modern phone, not only will it be a high quality OLED panel, but it will also support high refresh rate. I prefer streaming my desktop to my phone rather than my Odin 2, because it supports 21:9 ultrawide without crazy letterboxing and high refresh rates. I own a 3440x1440p 165hz monitor and a 4080 super so it fits my use case very well, taking advantage of ultrawide and high refresh rates that i wouldnt be able to on other devices, so i dont have a visual downgrade when i stream
32:56 So Idk if Gamesir has fixed it or not, but if you still want to use the official PS remote play app, you still can. You just have to deny permission when gamesir app asks to access your phone. If you do that, the remote play functions perfectly fine. I have to use the official app because my internet connection for whatever reason refuses to work with PSPlay.
I assume Part 2 will include the Data Frog 😂
I’m looking for a system that will play up to psx, with an analogue output to a crt tv (like the raspberry pi), and Bluetooth to connect controllers.
This made me regret selling both my vita and my new 3ds with a bunch of accessories, mint condition (I take care of my stuff) for $100 each pre covid. I'm dumb lol
Not so retro 😂 The PS2 is like 23 years-old now. 😂😂😂😂😂
Now that's the content 🤝🏻
Man i wish i still owned a working Ps vita :/ hopefully the emulation gets better soon
You NEED to do a video on streaming with Parsec. It's Free. It's Amazing. It can work with ANY android device. It streams your entire Desktop. All you need is a WiFi connection. I can play tears of the kingdom from like Russia even if my Computer is in China on my retroid pocket 2s! Top Tier.
where's the legion go
Oh no now I have a strong urge to get another 552!
I always thought that you added your lines later when you are editing. Cause like how could you speak without any mistakes. Wow you are to good man
This is not the video we wanted, this is the video we NEEDED! Thank you sir!