@ibis_87 my previous reply was from me using ARKOS, and I believe development has ceased on that OS now. 351ELEC is still being worked on so there may be improvements or new emulators supported for N64 but as of about a month ago it was largely the same results as ARKOS. Sorry to not give the answer you want but I think N64 is always going to be patchy on this tier of handhelds.
Keep an eye on Retro Game Corps, though. They/he runs a great site & channel which highlights any significant updates to the various OSs, and it's just a great source of info for retro handhelds in general. Watch it, though - he's very enthusiastic and may just end up convincing you to get one even though the N64 stuff isn't quite what you're looking for. It's close!
@ibis_87 Not sure about the retroid but the 351 is very hit and miss with N64. I tried f-zero and banjo kazoie, worked amazingly. Perfect dark is just about playable but very choppy and bear in mind translating N64 control schemes can sometimes be very odd. Best to assume most games won't work and be pleasantly surprised if one does.
I always think the little anbernic 280v gets overlooked. It won't tackle the N64, psp and Dreamcast stuff but as mentioned these are unreliable on the more powerful systems anyway. If you just want 16 bit and playstation emulation it does brilliantly and it's genuinely pocket sized and super rugged. No analogue sticks, but few playstation titles actually rely on them. I know the 351 is better but I play the 280v way more.
As the proud owner of a Neo Geo mini and an Astro City mini I am a total sucker for these things. But blimey. That price. That one game. I don't think they are going to be making many of these...
It's a shame because they are super cute and I totally want one, but not with only four games. Batteries is a let down as well.
I'm really hoping Sega Toys don't drop the ball on the astro city mini. That could be the Sega celebration for me this year if they can just nail the emulation. I've got a pre-order in and I reckon I'm going to stick with it, but the chances of it being a dud are reasonably high. Optimism!
Looks lovely. I recently picked up a neo geo mini arcade and I love it (I hear the TV output is awful but the dinky screen is excellent). This is basically the same set of games again so less tempting for a double dip, even if the quality looks much higher.
Seriously, those mini's are great budget fun, I'd love it if Sega bring the astro city mini west as well.
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Re: Hands On: Retro Handheld Face-Off - Anbernic R351 Vs Retroid Pocket 2
@ibis_87 my previous reply was from me using ARKOS, and I believe development has ceased on that OS now. 351ELEC is still being worked on so there may be improvements or new emulators supported for N64 but as of about a month ago it was largely the same results as ARKOS. Sorry to not give the answer you want but I think N64 is always going to be patchy on this tier of handhelds.
Keep an eye on Retro Game Corps, though. They/he runs a great site & channel which highlights any significant updates to the various OSs, and it's just a great source of info for retro handhelds in general. Watch it, though - he's very enthusiastic and may just end up convincing you to get one even though the N64 stuff isn't quite what you're looking for. It's close!
Re: Hands On: Retro Handheld Face-Off - Anbernic R351 Vs Retroid Pocket 2
@ibis_87 Not sure about the retroid but the 351 is very hit and miss with N64. I tried f-zero and banjo kazoie, worked amazingly. Perfect dark is just about playable but very choppy and bear in mind translating N64 control schemes can sometimes be very odd. Best to assume most games won't work and be pleasantly surprised if one does.
I always think the little anbernic 280v gets overlooked. It won't tackle the N64, psp and Dreamcast stuff but as mentioned these are unreliable on the more powerful systems anyway. If you just want 16 bit and playstation emulation it does brilliantly and it's genuinely pocket sized and super rugged. No analogue sticks, but few playstation titles actually rely on them. I know the 351 is better but I play the 280v way more.
Re: Sega's Astro City Mini Is Getting A Limited Run Games Release In The US
I am very fond of mine. don't worry too much about Japanese text in some games, it's easy to figure out what's going on.
Re: Would You Just Look At This Tiny Bubble Bobble Arcade Machine
As the proud owner of a Neo Geo mini and an Astro City mini I am a total sucker for these things. But blimey. That price. That one game. I don't think they are going to be making many of these...
Re: Hardware Review: Game Gear Micro - Go Home Sega, You're Drunk
It's a shame because they are super cute and I totally want one, but not with only four games. Batteries is a let down as well.
I'm really hoping Sega Toys don't drop the ball on the astro city mini. That could be the Sega celebration for me this year if they can just nail the emulation. I've got a pre-order in and I reckon I'm going to stick with it, but the chances of it being a dud are reasonably high. Optimism!
Re: The SNK Neo Geo MVSX Home Arcade Is Packed With 50 Games, Costs 500 Bucks
Looks lovely. I recently picked up a neo geo mini arcade and I love it (I hear the TV output is awful but the dinky screen is excellent). This is basically the same set of games again so less tempting for a double dip, even if the quality looks much higher.
Seriously, those mini's are great budget fun, I'd love it if Sega bring the astro city mini west as well.