Post your device(s). Then ask & answer questions based on your and others’ devices.
I don’t know how many people in this sub/magazine/community would consider themselves experts in the realm of retro handhelds, but I suspect the average knowledge here is a bit higher than “the old place”. But, as more and more users migrate (fingers crossed!), I thought it might be a good idea to have a space where users can post what device(s) they have. Other users can ask their opinions on their devices or other more technical questions.
Sure, there is a lot of information already out there, but there is frequently more to a handheld than just the specs. Comfort is a big issue, support is another, and these and other issues may be hard to quantify just off of a few popular YouTubers reviews.
I’m hopeful this, or some other post like this, could become a safe haven to just ask questions directly to people that own and have used their device for a good period of time.
First, I’d like to offer some great info that I refer to quite frequently!
RG35XX. Love it. Am considering cancelling my pre-order for the Analogue Pocket because I'm blown away by how good the RG35XX is with GarlicOS. I'm not sure I could go from this to a device that doesn't have SNES save states.
That’s amazing. I was torn for the longest time between the RG35xx and the MMP. I think the RG is better built, but I had to go with the MMP for the wifi (for retro cheevos!). But, I see there may be a version 2 of the RG35xx with wifi??
I agree with you on the Analogue devices. They are very pricey for me and I think I would prefer a Mister or a Polymega if I wanted to go FPGA.
I think Garlic (and Onion) absolutely make those devices shine!