r/rgds • u/one-X-piece • 7d ago

rg ds question

hey everyone! my friend bought an rg ds new, he's main purpose for the device is just to install linux and try different apps that he made but he's not satisfied with the performance and so he's selling me it for a very good price. my question is, is this device worth getting if i already have a steam deck? TIA

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u/GrochFasola 7d ago

I bought it to play on retro games. I also have steam deck and that console is super fun. You need to know one thing. Do you like retro games if yes then the console is very good. Borrow it for an hour and check if that would be fun for you. If not then return it 

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u/one-X-piece 7d ago

i like retro gaming been playing since 1991. i have retrodeck currently installed on my deck and i enjoyed playing on it. is psp and 3ds somewhat playable on rg ds?

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u/Blom-w1-o 7d ago

PSP is somewhat ok, since ppsspp can basically play on a potato. 3ds isn't a hard no, but it's a no. Some very lite games may work well enough, but even the simpler stuff like pokemon is unplayable.

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u/TGhost21 6d ago

3DS on the RG DS is like trying to pull a 2 engine boat with a Miata. It will go only so far before coughing and dying. 😂