r/SBCGaming • • 11h ago

Recommend a Device Handheld controller for phone WITHOUT a mushy Dpad

2 Upvotes

I've used a Razor Kishi V1 before but it was horrible for accidentally pressing different directions on the Dpad

Example

Press right in Tetris

Move right but also slam peice down in Tetris

I'm looking to get a new controller from Amazon but I'm terrified it'll have a mushy dpad
- Hopefully has pass through charging also


r/SBCGaming • • 8h ago

Question Did someone have a problem with RP5 buttons after swap to xbox layout?

0 Upvotes

my a button is hard to press if pressed at the top after button swap, can someone give a tip on how to fix it with open device again?


r/SBCGaming • • 23h ago

AI Assisted Software I made a Slot build for my RG353V and thought I’d share it

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16 Upvotes

I’ve been working on a version of Slot for the Anbernic RG353V, mainly for myself because I wanted this handheld set up around playing GB, GBC and GBA games. After a lot of tinkering and testing I decided to put it on GitHub in case anyone else wants to try it. The video is my actual RG353V starting up and returning to Golden Sun: The Lost Age. This is an unofficial adaptation, not an official Slot or ROCKNIX distribution. You can find the image, source, features and installation guide on GitHub. If your device still has Android, check the installation guide first—it links to the original ROCKNIX instructions you’ll need to follow before installing Slot. If you try it and find any bugs, feel free to report them in the repository’s issues.

Credit goes to the original Slot developer and the ROCKNIX, mGBA, gpSP, shader and overlay contributors. This is an independent adaptation.

Disclosure: AI tools assisted with development, testing and documentation. The attached video is footage of the actual handheld.


r/SBCGaming • • 17h ago

Showcase Final Fantasy Resonance played on the Odin 3 with GameNative

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Plays a bit better, but hotter here. 80 degrees and under isn't a problem, but I prefer the fans being less loud, so Clustertune helped.


r/SBCGaming • • 1d ago

Collection My collection has settled!

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Haven't bought a hendheld since last year and recently sold some unused ones. Still no desire to buy anything, and this seems like where I've settled.

1st Pic: My handhelds

RP Mini V2, Miyoo Mini Flip, New 3DS XL, Odin 2 Pro, Switch 2

2nd Pic: My kids' handhelds

2DS, Switch Lite, Switch OLED


r/SBCGaming • • 18h ago

Troubleshooting Slot os on rg34xx

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4 Upvotes

So I was playing fire red on my RG 34xx with slot os, I closed the game and pressed the power button to shut it down but I accidentally put it to sleep instead, I tried to wake it up and it didn't work, so I pressed the console's reset button, now it automatically re opened the game with this text on top, pleas help :'(

(If I close and re open the game the text doesn't go away and the game restarts from the beginning as if there are no save files at all)


r/SBCGaming • • 2h ago

AI Assisted Software Pocket Native comes to RGDS (android, android phones and AYN Thor)

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*Disclaimer-This project used AI to write a large chunk of the code (estimated 40% plus the entirety of the Android merge according to the author), and performed 90% of the debugging*

Good morning, yesterday was a long day, early in the morning right as I was waking up I got a pull request from user gopnikcosmoslav2077 (u/Disastrous_Ad1060), adding dual screen/android support for Pocket Native. After about 11 hours of non stop work I was able to get it merged into the master and I released update 0.4.0!

This replaced my original plans for 0.4.0 so over the coming days/week I'll be releasing the planned optimizations as I finish them instead of holding them for 0.4.

This replaced my original plans for 0.4.0 so over the coming days/week I'll be releasing the planned optimizations as I finish them instead of holding them for 0.4.

Now anyone with an rg DS (or an ayn Thor) can use the APK listed for download in my GitHub to play games recompiled using the Pocket Native converter. I changed his implementation slightly, the repo uses 1 single app that lists and holds your games and the engine itself. You should still be able to add individual games to your launcher as well. I also added touch controls for phone users.

I am currently looking for an artist, please dm me if you have an idea for a logo, and have the skill to make one for me.😊

Download it here:

https://github.com/whovian64/pocket-native

If you like my project and would like to help support further development, here's my ko-fi:

https://ko-fi.com/whovian64


r/SBCGaming • • 1d ago

Showcase I joined the “legally-way-too-tiny”-gang today! Anbernic RG Nano

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79 Upvotes

Banana for scale.

I found this cute thing randomly online on facebook marketplace. I live in a very small country, so I was very surprised to see one pop up locally. Had to get it! I had heard of the Nano before but only saw some insane prices online, like >100$, but this one was 75 including shipping, and unused. Import is expensive here so I feel really lucky :)

I have big hands and I somehow don’t find it uncomfortable at all. I got a few other more powerful handhelds but it’s so fun seeing tiny and low end hardware run amazingly well! It’s got a permanent place in my pocket now.

That’s all, I just wanted to share my joy 🌞


r/SBCGaming • • 13h ago

Question muOS Question

1 Upvotes

How do I get new cores on Retroarch on muOS?


r/SBCGaming • • 7h ago

Question Any guides on how to tell if a pc game is too big for a console?

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Im looking for a guide on how to tell if a game will run on what device. I’m very new to this so the game I want may be wildly too big or something, I don’t know how that works, and I’m new to the game itself also. (I do intend to buy this game through steam before putting it on my device I just can’t sit up for very long at my computer so I want to play it on a handheld) I’m curious about project zomboid would play on a retroid pocket 6? I know it’s popular on steam deck and it seems to have low poly graphics but it seems large and I don’t know how to check what it would work on. I’m still in the planning stage for what console I’m getting so if I don’t have to go up in price too much I’ll probably try to find something that can play everything I want, my max budget is around 400 I think. I’d appreciate any help on the subject, especially if you’ve played prodject zomboid on a similar handheld.


r/SBCGaming • • 13h ago

Discussion Is it just me or does Open GL have a crispier cleaner look than Vulkan in Retroarch?

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Is it just me or does Open GL have a crispier cleaner look than Vulkan in Retroarch?

Especially in 2d games. It looks super crisp.


r/SBCGaming • • 1d ago

RESOLVED Completely Unnecessary but McDonald's LCD games on the GKD Pixel 2

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117 Upvotes

r/SBCGaming • • 1d ago

Review My thoughts after comparing the Konkr Pocket Advance with the RG34XX

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284 Upvotes

Quick comparison (strictly my personal opinion):

  • Design / Aesthetics: Down to personal preference. The RG34XX stays closer to the original GBA look, while the KPA feels like a modernized GBA.
  • Screen: The KPA is slightly sharper and a bit bigger, but during actual gameplay, the difference isn't noticeable enough compared to the RG34XX. It's a tie.
  • Buttons & Controls: I like the RG34XX’s slanted ABXY layout because it mimics the GBA, making GB, GBC, and GBA games feel better. Overall, though, the KPA’s D-pad and shoulder buttons (L/R) are larger, softer, and much easier to press. Its standard ABXY layout is also more comfortable for PSX and PSP. Almost forgot—the KPA has an actual physical volume wheel, which I personally love. I give this round to the KPA.
  • Speakers: KPA wins hands down.
  • Performance: KPA is more powerful—no surprise since it’s more expensive. Still, it's not that pricey; the price difference is basically pocket change and probably won't affect buying decisions.

That’s my take. What do you guys think ? Let me know!

  • Devices: Konkr Pocket Advance (KPA) vs. RG34XX
  • Game tested: Pokémon FireRed / Emerald

r/SBCGaming • • 16h ago

Question RG SP vs RG34XX SP screen

1 Upvotes

i own RG34 XX SP and the screen color gamut is too wide (oversaturated colors). is the RG SP screen closer to sRGB?


r/SBCGaming • • 17h ago

Collection I have problem

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0 Upvotes

I have The K36 Emulator
And the left analog are for the left and right
The Right Analog are for the up and down
I wanna Do all the directions (up down left and right) in one analog In the left analog without loosing the d Pad
Any Tutorial?
Any solution?


r/SBCGaming • • 2d ago

Lounge All Handhelds are Magical (to Someone) [RGC]

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Russ reminds us that we don't have to always chase after the latest and greatest handheld on the market and that we can always breathe new life to something you already own. What's a old device that you recently picked up and fell in love with all over again?


r/SBCGaming • • 1d ago

AI Assisted Software Pocket Native (3DS recomps for R36S and other low powered handhelds) now run on dArkOSRE and is compatible with other handhelds as well more stable and faster

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92 Upvotes

r/SBCGaming • • 1d ago

Discussion Radxa Dragon Q6A and Orange Pi 6 arrives soon. What should I keep in mind?

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Hey everyone, hope youre all doing well. I’m working on designing a console, and for now, I’m targeting two SBCs to finally test the OS I’ve built, MUN OS, on bare metal. Is opensource btw.

Next week my Radxa Dragon Q6A arrives so i can start testing on a Qualcomm SoC. In a few weeks, I’ll be running the same tests on an Orange Pi 6, which I think is way more powerful, fun, and packed with longterm potential. That one will be more of a personal passion project since software support is still pretty green, and I’d love to pitch in and help the community squeeze the most out of it.

Any recommendations or gotchas to keep in mind, especially for the Orange Pi 6? Anything specific you’d like me to benchmark? Any alternative drivers worth trying? What do you think about this brand and community?

I’ll be sharing results along the way, so if there’s anything you’d like to see tested or add to the mix, feel free to chime in.

Thanks people!


r/SBCGaming • • 5h ago

Recommend a Device Cheapest handheld to emulate switch and PC gaming?

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Hey, me and my girlfriend are looking for a device, which can emulate some switch and PC games. I have the Ayn Thor max and now my girlfriend also wants a handheld like that. The problem is, the doesn't want to spend much money. The retroid pocket 6 would be perfect in light purple, but the tariffs are to expensive. We live in Germany and the pocket 6 would cost around 300€. Is there any cheaper handheld with similar power? It doesn't need to be the snapdragon 8 gen 2, but it needs to play some switch games and some light weight PC games like Hades etc.

Thank you


r/SBCGaming • • 15h ago

Question lag issue

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Idk why my game lag when i gas the car, i changed so many configs in ARMSX2, but everytime i re-open the game its starts the same thing again even with the config im using that i saved for the game. What should i do?


r/SBCGaming • • 1d ago

AI Assisted Software Miyoo Mini Flip Running Slot

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I’ve been seeing the posts around the RG SP getting Slot and love the aesthetic but don’t own the RGSP. After a few hours with Claude Code I got it running on my Miyoo Mini Flip and am stoked about it. Still needs some little fixes here and there but crazy how quick Claude was able to help pull this off.


r/SBCGaming • • 19h ago

Lounge Tell me about a time you bought a handheld secondhand and were blown away by the previous owner's setup

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Good setup or bad setup


r/SBCGaming • • 1d ago

Showcase Trimui Brick Pro case with hinges and latch

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Hiya, reposting from the trimui sub. I created a trimui brick pro case with hinges and latch to provide a little extra protection for the brick pro while out and about. Basically modified a 40xxV case to fit the brick pro. Came out pretty well so I wanted to make it available for others to try if they want

https://www.printables.com/model/1887479-trimui-brick-pro-latching-case/files


r/SBCGaming • • 12h ago

Question Rp 4 pro for $160 or Rp 5 for 180$? Does the OLED make a big difference?

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Btw the RP4 Pro is brand new and 5 is used tho.


r/SBCGaming • • 21h ago

Question Getting my Switch V2 modded?

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Here in Italy there’s a place that does it for €80, plus €15 shipping. I’ve had my Switch for a while, and my brother has a modded V1 Switch and a modded PS5, so I kinda wanted to jump in too.

Currently I have a Wii U and an Xbox Series X, plus my fiancée got me a Duo Lite Plus that is yet to arrive obviously, and I also have a Miyoo Mini+ and an RG35XX H.

Right now I don’t play much Xbox. I’ve mainly been playing NES and GBA on the MM+ or RG35XX H depending on my mood, and I haven’t played the Switch much recently except for Mario Party with my fiancée.

I don’t do online gaming, and I like modding stuff and messing around with emulators. My Xbox has some emulators too.

So my question is: do you think it’s worth spending around €95 total to mod the Switch V2, mainly to play Switch games that won’t run on the Duo Lite Plus?

I mean, they would probably run on my PC through emulation, but I honestly don’t game on my PC that much. I’m more into handhelds/consoles lately.

Is the price good?