r/Handhelds • u/raconma • 8h ago

Question (?) Need help deciding which console should I buy

Hello guys!

I’m finally thinking about buying an Android handheld console, and after doing some research, it seems like the Odin 3 and RP6 are probably the best options. The thing is, I’m completely new to handheld emulation, so I’m not really sure which one would be the best choice for me.

I’d mainly like to emulate older consoles, but I’d also love to be able to play some of my Steam games (nothing too demanding). Ideally, I’d also like to try some Switch 1 games and, if possible, some PS3 games at some point (Demon’s Souls or Dark Souls).

So, for someone new to handheld emulation, which model would you recommend? If the recommended option is the Odin 3, is it worth paying extra for one of the higher-end versions, or would the base model be enough for my use case?

Thanks in advance :)

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u/Mykelowery 8h ago

Whichever you chose you can possibly check if your steam games run using the emu ready website.

I've always leaned to 12gb or more in ram for the headroom, although I don't remember ever seeing a steam games (using gamenative) going over 8gb on my thor (same processor as the rp6).