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.

  • the16bitgamer@programming.devEnglish
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    6 months ago

    When it comes to playing DS/3DS games the best hardware I found that can do it well is an iPad… or a 3DS.

    No one is really focusing on making a good stylus for tablets and the iPad works well for DS games. And it has enough power to play and do everything else… except 3DS since Apple didn’t permit JIT.

    3DS on the other hand is easy to mod, easy to run archived games and does everything nicely. Sure it takes time to setup, but it’s worth it.

  • Redkey@programming.devEnglish
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    6 months ago

    If you’re not going to jailbreak a New 3DS (probably my choice if I was focusing on DS and 3DS games, because those real dual screens make a difference), then why not just get a controller to use with the smartphone you probably already have in your pocket? Even a mid-range smartphone will match or beat most inexpensive handhelds for retro game emulation.

  • Strider@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 months ago

    As many others have said, get a 3DS. I’d recommend either a new 3DS (non xl is my favorite but, well, small) or 2DS (not new, the new is a fragile bitch).

    I also own lots of anbernic devices I’d recommend but not for that use. That would then require a quite powerful device but in the end lack the polish and use of a native 3DS.

    You can also do… Things with any 2/3ds nowadays. Just in case you didn’t know.

  • Auster@thebrainbin.org
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    6 months ago

    Would phones count? I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, and would recommend it as it’s surprisingly powerful for its release year. Can even tackle some PS2 games through AetherSX2 and using a vanilla Android. Also works with 3DS emulation, at least from what I tested of Bravely Second.

    • Die Mart Die@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      6 months ago

      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)

      • Auster@thebrainbin.org
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        6 months 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)