Handheld consoles

[c4pob]

An ambernic or retroid device would do remote play for Xbox. They’re android based devices for game emulation so have all the controls etc.

 

[Crazylegs]

You can use Games Pass via a steam deck without having to use Steam itself I believe. I still think a phone mated to Razer Kishi V2 or Pro is probably your best way forward.

 

[Matt Cup]

Got one of these delivered today for an upcoming holiday to keep the eldest (and me) occupied. Can’t complain for 40 odd quid.

 

[Donny_Dog]

Got one of these delivered today for an upcoming holiday to keep the eldest (and me) occupied. Can’t complain for 40 odd quid.

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Is it legit? (Can tell by loading/boot screen).
I bought a few of them last year and I wouldn't be without one. It's a mega bit of kit for the price.
Carry a battery though

 

[Matt Cup]

Is it legit? (Can tell by loading/boot screen).
I bought a few of them last year and I wouldn't be without one. It's a mega bit of kit for the price.
Carry a battery though

No idea if it’s legit to be honest mate? At £40 I guess it isn’t. It was a spur of the moment purchase so it’ll do for now.

Tbf I wouldn’t mind one that’s a bit ergonomically friendly though as I can’t imagine playing this for long periods.

 

[Donny_Dog]

No idea if it’s legit to be honest mate? At £40 I guess it isn’t. It was a spur of the moment purchase so it’ll do for now.

Tbf I wouldn’t mind one that’s a bit ergonomically friendly though as I can’t imagine playing this for long periods.

You can get them for £22-£30 bud, so it defo could be (AliExpress).
When it boots, it should say what OS it is running. ArkOS is legit, Emulec is not.

It doesn't make a massive difference other than the fake ones can't run as many games or games that are a bit more demanding, or be updated properly.

Not teaching you to suck eggs here, but you can put most psp games onto it. Lego star wars etc, my fave. Any ps1 game seems to work (toca! And aliens are mega) And some N64 titles will run, Goldeneye and mario64... But not diddy Kong racing boo.

Ergonomics yeah, a bit poo. But you can plug a mouse in!
I used it on a long haul flight and had, battery plugged in, headphones and a mouse played theme hospital, settlers, cannon fodder and a load of point and click games.

Can help you with loading games if you need, just shout. Cracking purchase tho

 

[Flat Eric]

You can get them for £22-£30 bud, so it defo could be (AliExpress).
When it boots, it should say what OS it is running. ArkOS is legit, Emulec is not.

It doesn't make a massive difference other than the fake ones can't run as many games or games that are a bit more demanding, or be updated properly.

Not teaching you to suck eggs here, but you can put most psp games onto it. Lego star wars etc, my fave. Any ps1 game seems to work (toca! And aliens are mega) And some N64 titles will run, Goldeneye and mario64... But not diddy Kong racing boo.

Ergonomics yeah, a bit poo. But you can plug a mouse in!
I used it on a long haul flight and had, battery plugged in, headphones and a mouse played theme hospital, settlers, cannon fodder and a load of point and click games.

Can help you with loading games if you need, just shout. Cracking purchase tho

I still need to sort my r36s thing out with the proper SD card I ordered for it. The Chinese ones they supply are meant to s**t themselves quite quick.

 

[Donny_Dog]

I still need to sort my r36s thing out with the proper SD card I ordered for it. The Chinese ones they supply are meant to s**t themselves quite quick.

Supposedly so. No issues for me, but I was scared and order a "Sony" SDcard originally.
A "Suny" turned up, AliExpress has it's downsides also FFS

 

[Matt Cup]

You can get them for £22-£30 bud, so it defo could be (AliExpress).
When it boots, it should say what OS it is running. ArkOS is legit, Emulec is not.

It doesn't make a massive difference other than the fake ones can't run as many games or games that are a bit more demanding, or be updated properly.

Not teaching you to suck eggs here, but you can put most psp games onto it. Lego star wars etc, my fave. Any ps1 game seems to work (toca! And aliens are mega) And some N64 titles will run, Goldeneye and mario64... But not diddy Kong racing boo.

Ergonomics yeah, a bit poo. But you can plug a mouse in!
I used it on a long haul flight and had, battery plugged in, headphones and a mouse played theme hospital, settlers, cannon fodder and a load of point and click games.

Can help you with loading games if you need, just shout. Cracking purchase tho

Yeah I’m sure it says ArkOS on boot up.

It had a few PS1 titles on it, will have a proper look at it when I get back but for now it’ll do

Appreciate the help will no doubt mess something up.

One thing, I’ve got an ancient win7 laptop or an old MacBook. Will I need a more up to date pc for me to be able to mod this thing further?

 

[Donny_Dog]

Yeah I’m sure it says ArkOS on boot up.

It had a few PS1 titles on it, will have a proper look at it when I get back but for now it’ll do

Appreciate the help will no doubt mess something up.

One thing, I’ve got an ancient win7 laptop or an old MacBook. Will I need a more up to date pc for me to be able to mod this thing further?

Nope, the magic is on the SD card or when plugged in via usb C cable.
Can get a USB micro SD reader on Amazon for £5 or less
Loads of videos on YouTube how to get more games or change settings etc as well.

 

[Gally]

 

[Darren S]

Sold my PS Vita on eBay last week for £103 - which I was pleasantly surprised at. It had gathered dust on the shelf for years and I wasn't really expecting much interest in it.

 

[Matt Cup]

Sold my PS Vita on eBay last week for £103 - which I was pleasantly surprised at. It had gathered dust on the shelf for years and I wasn't really expecting much interest in it.

I think there is quite a big modding community for old PSP’s.

 

[charltjr]

I think there is quite a big modding community for old PSP’s.

There is, you can do a lot with them, they make a good emulation system.

 

[Flat Eric]

Sold my PS Vita on eBay last week for £103 - which I was pleasantly surprised at. It had gathered dust on the shelf for years and I wasn't really expecting much interest in it.

Not a bad price. I might look at punting mine on. Its sat in a drawer somewhere

 

[Darren S]

There is, you can do a lot with them, they make a good emulation system.

I think if Sony really did put their backing into it and not just go at it half-arsed, it could have easily rivalled the Switch in the handheld market.

 

[Matt Cup]

I think if Sony really did put their backing into it and not just go at it half-arsed, it could have easily rivalled the Switch in the handheld market.

They have the PS portal and the Backbone. Do they need to rival the switch though? They are more than doing well in the console market anyway.

 

[Gally]

Gents! I've really struggled with the Roms, Romset and emulator stuff! I'm a smart guy! I just can't get it to go!

Anyone fancy making a few bucks and selling me an SD card I can plug into one of these, proper higher end machines? That is plug and play. I understand most are not! Plllzzz

 

[Oggy997]

Don't you just need batocera or something? No idea personally, but I've seen that somewhere