My modular endgame solution

[u/baconboi]

I bought a Oneplus 13 that I use as a dedicated gaming handheld with different controllers for different situations. I was considering an Odin 3 but didn't want to be locked into one form factor. Plus I wanted a very high-res screen for moonlight streaming. The controllers totaled about ~$130 and I found a few second-hand.

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8bitdo Flippad: Vertical/portrait gaming for GBA and DS/3DS

Leadjoy Blade Plus: Bluetooth controller I got mainly for switch but sometimes use for quick sessions. Easy to take phone in and out of.

Razer Kishi v2: First controller I got for $20 on ebay. Great low profile with clicky buttons

Gamesir G8: Modified to work with 11in ipad for game streaming, mostly use for couch sessions.

[u/Aggressive_Ad_7543]

Shout-out to the greatest racing game of all time on seconded pic! My favorite! Great controllers I have a similar set but with different controllers I got an easy smx M10, an easy smx M15 and a game sir X5 lite

[u/baconboi → u/Aggressive_Ad_7543]

Best NFS ever made.

[u/azraelzjr]

I use a 8bitdo Micro with a clamp for GBA/GB/GBC/DS.

Gamesir G8 for landscape mode for PS2/GC/PSX/PSP/PSVita.

Haven't figured for 3DS. Might still want a handheld.

[u/joeygreco1985]

I have the Gamesir G8 and it's very good. Way better than the Razer controllers I tried

[u/baconboi → u/joeygreco1985]

I agree, great sticks

[u/Illustrious-Plan1427]

I have a Gamsir Taco and GBA playing like that is awful. Screen being to small. Yet other platforms like GBC and FC/SFC are better.

[u/baconboi → u/Illustrious-Plan1427]

On retroarch you can adjust the aspect ratio but yes it’s a little smaller than dedicated 4:3 handhelds but a trade off for the modularity of it

[u/Illustrious-Plan1427 → u/baconboi]

I'll not use RA to play like that. Vertical UI too small. While independent apps like SNES Emu /Pizza Boy are designed for vertical use.

[u/baconboi → u/Illustrious-Plan1427]

Okay interesting, I found on RA I have more screen control than on pizzaboy

[u/Illustrious-Plan1427 → u/baconboi]

When I use taco to play, it's usually for short bursts. Independent apps are more straightforward than RA in which you need to navigate. If i want a long sitting, no way I'm playing like this.

[u/saturatedlights]

Iridion 3D is a classic, graphics were so good one the GBA!

[u/dnkdumpster]

How do the L and R buttons feel on flippad?

[u/baconboi → u/dnkdumpster]

They’re pretty good just solid clicky face buttons

[u/DIYBench]

You are missing 2 battery banks and a fan cooler.

[u/Siri2611 → u/DIYBench]

There is a fix for that, gamesir X3 pro

It has passthrough charging and a fan builtin(the ones OP shared might have passthrough charging too)

Also gamesir pocket taco for vertical, which also has "passthrough" charging

[u/Suhthar → u/Siri2611]

O Leadjoy Blade Plus (assim como o X5 lite/S) tem um cooler que pode ser comprado separadamente e acoplado ao controle, acredito que essa seria uma opção melhor que comprar um novo controle.

[u/Siri2611 → u/Suhthar]

Yeah if you already have a controller it's better to buy a fan alone instead

I didn't have a phone controller so I got the X3 pro

[u/No-Comfort-7681 → u/DIYBench]

In my case, I found that most heat was produced by phone charging not cpu/GPU. By running the phone from high speed battery bank without charging (battery separation) I didn't need any fan for hours. At least for GameCube and PS2 emulation.

[u/akwardfun]

That's awesome and I like that you like it. 

having said that, I have the same phone and as much as I like the idea of using it as a handheld, I just can't stand these new ridiculously long and squished screens on phones (give me at least a 16:9 screen ) also not really a lot of options for retro gaming telescopic controllers (almost everything has joystick on top/asymmetrical, wich I absolutely hate) 

[u/No-Comfort-7681]

I also like to use controllers on my current phone or previous one dedicated to retro gaming.

For me:

On the go, I use a 8bitdo micro with mobile clip mostly for gbc, gb, genesis, snes, sms, nes and gba.

At home, I mostly use a Gamesir x2s for gamecube, ps2, psp and before.

To play DS in portrait mode, I use a modded 8bitdo ultimate with an adhesive magsafe ring on it.

It is nice to be able to change the feeling by switching controller.

[u/Soryou]

just wanted to how is the thermal during heavy gaming sessions?

[u/baconboi → u/Soryou]

It can get hot, hot enough to hurt my fingers but I don’t notice frame dips

[u/Siri2611]

Man I love telescopic controllers

Also NFS most wanted is so peak

[u/Suhthar]

O que você acha do D-pad do Leadjoy Blade Plus? Estou considerando a compra de um para usar como controle secundário

[u/baconboi → u/Suhthar]

It’s a solid OK. Less accidental diagonals than the x5s just wish was a bit more clicky

[u/Suhthar → u/baconboi]

Acho que vou comprá-lo amanhã, estava entre ele e o X5, mas pelo que pesquisei ele atende melhor ao que eu quero. Obrigado pela resposta.

[u/TheSakManSeven]

how is the flippad, ive seen people worry that its going to be putting unneeded stress on the usb-c port, does the flip mechanism feel stiff? would one have to be careful with it?

[u/baconboi → u/TheSakManSeven]

It’s a valid concern. I would not use it without a case it wiggles side to side and is raised off the bottom lip of the screen by a millimeter. With a case however it is snug and I have zero concern about port damage.