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Video Game Bored / Re: Random Gaming Talk Thread
« Last post by bork on January 04, 2025, 03:25:30 AM »
Got the RP5 today and some accessories.  My impressions are mainly versus the Razer Edge, which is pretty much on par with it spec-wise.  The Edge has a better CPU, but the RP5 has more RAM. 

-The RP5 feels pretty comfortable to use and somewhat pocketable, but I'd rather put it in a case.  Speaking of which, the official Retroid case is good and provides adequate protection, plus space for the USB cable and charging brick.  The official charger is 35w and is one of the slim GaN types.  It can handle rapid charging. 

-While there's no comparing the power of the RP5 versus the Trimui Smart Pro, I still like the Smart Pro a lot and I think it's also more comfortable.  I'm gonna keep using it for lower-end stuff and Portmaster.

-The screen on the RP5 is fucking gorgeous.  Nice and vibrant- what you'd expect from an OLED screen.  But I think the Razer Edge's screen is more impressive, especially since it's 144hz.  The RP5 is only 60hz, although for emulation this really doesn't matter.

-The speakers are also great and can get loud enough, but once again the Edge wins out here- it has louder speakers.

-The RP5 wins where it counts- with its controls.  They feel better and are quieter than the phone controllers I've tried with the Edge.  It's also smaller and more travel-friendly in comparison.  Plus it has a more recent version of Android, so some games that won't work on the Edge work on the RP5. 

-I need to test video-out.  The Edge can do 4K while the RP5 does 1080P.  However, I have constantly run into problems with video-out on the Edge (either it doesn't work or will work, but not charge at the same time) and I'm hoping it will be much easier with the RP5.  One thing I also like is that there's a setting to allow the screen to be off while using it on a TV.  You can't do that with the Edge and you have to download an app to make the screen black as a workaround.  Video-out has been the only real big negative about the Razer Edge, so this could be a big deal for me if the RP5 works smoothly.

Is the RP5 the best Android handheld out right now (in its price range)?  Yes.  Would I recommend it?  Yes, but only if you want really good higher-end emulation for PSP, PS2, GC, 3DS, etc.  I have yet to try Switch or Wii U so can't comment on those.  Would I recommend it over the Razer Edge?  Yes, because of the later version of Android, better controls (compared to the Kishi v2 Pro and Backbone controllers at least), and seemingly hassle-free video-out. If you just want to play 8-bit, 16-bit, and PS1, get a Miyoo Mini or Miyoo Mini Plus.  If you want that level of power but with some PSP, Saturn, N64, and Dreamcast also being playable plus Portmaster, Then I'd recommend the Trimui handhelds.
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Video Game Bored / Re: Random Gaming Talk Thread
« Last post by bork on January 04, 2025, 03:12:28 AM »
Just yesterday I nearly ordered the Trim Brick. Really, because it’s on Amazon. But it’s not that much smaller than the Retroid 5 and I don’t need to juggle multiple handhelds. Probably ordering RP5 soon even if shipping takes it closer to $250.

The Brick IS that much smaller than the RP5!  Noticeably smaller.  If you want something more pocketable, definitely get it!  If you get a RP5, make sure to use DHL for shipping- it's worth the extra cost.  Mine was sent out on Monday and I got it on Friday.  People who have used the cheaper shipping option have waited weeks to get theirs with some disastrous results like screens arriving cracked.

Saw a video of RP5 running PS3 on a Linux os…not terribly. After Burner Climax looked playable. Probably not something I’m going to be trying.

Yeah, probably a pass from me as well at least for now.  Let's see how things improve.
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Video Game Bored / Re: Random Gaming Talk Thread
« Last post by MMaRsu on January 03, 2025, 04:33:53 PM »
Happy new year original bore bro's ^_^
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Video Game Bored / Re: What are you playing?
« Last post by MMaRsu on January 03, 2025, 04:15:59 PM »
Bought this game

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1249480/ExZodiac/

Its a lot of fun

If starfox was good
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Video Game Bored / Re: What are you playing?
« Last post by demi on January 03, 2025, 03:14:15 PM »
PS1 the only way to play it  8)

Plan is for Legacy of Kain

Blood Omen - PS1 (via PS5)
Soul Reaver - Maybe remastered, but may use my Dreamcast copy
Soul Reaver 2 - Maybe remastered, but may use my PS2 copy
Blood Omen 2 - Gamecube or Xbox (doesnt really matter). Available on PS5 but don't really care to pay $15 for it
Defiance - Xbox
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Video Game Bored / Re: Random Gaming Talk Thread
« Last post by D3RANG3D on January 02, 2025, 10:10:08 PM »
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Video Game Bored / Re: Random Gaming Talk Thread
« Last post by Polident Hive on January 02, 2025, 09:35:07 PM »
Just yesterday I nearly ordered the Trim Brick. Really, because it’s on Amazon. But it’s not that much smaller than the Retroid 5 and I don’t need to juggle multiple handhelds. Probably ordering RP5 soon even if shipping takes it closer to $250.

Saw a video of RP5 running PS3 on a Linux os…not terribly. After Burner Climax looked playable. Probably not something I’m going to be trying.
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Video Game Bored / Re: Random Gaming Talk Thread
« Last post by bork on January 02, 2025, 09:16:42 PM »
I've been getting back into the emulation thing lately:

-Got the Trimui Brick.  It's kind of like the spiritual successor to the excellent Miyoo Mini.  Looks like a smaller Analogue Pocket and has a really nice screen.  Had a problem with it, though- it bricked during a firmware update (thanks for the shitty English instructions, Trimui!) and to get it working again, I had to open it up and disconnect/reconnect the battery.  This worked...the problem is that just opening it up even once fucked up some of the screw holes and bits of plastic came out.  Threading is gone.  Have a replacement on the way but if something like this happens again, I'm done with it.

-I liked the Brick so much that I ended up getting the Trimui Smart Pro as well.  Same hardware, different form factor.  This is more like a PSP with Vita sticks.  Been using this a lot!  Besides roms, it has Portmaster support.  Been playing a lot of Apotris.

-And I also have a Retroid Pocket 5 on the way!  Didn't plan to get one, but I didn't like a present I got and they're the same price, so returned it and ordered that.

I also spent entirely too much time getting my roms library cleaned up and added a bunch of games.  Got Retroarch all figured out now. 

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Video Game Bored / Re: What are you playing?
« Last post by Polident Hive on January 02, 2025, 08:41:28 PM »
2025 is here, and with it come some goals I'd like to aim for with gaming:

- Onimusha replay, now that we're getting Onimusha 5, it's time for another replay of the series. Onimusha Tactics I might do as well for giggles, but it's not a requirement

- Goemon series! Now that majority of the games are in English in one way or another, I would like to explore this series as well.

- Legacy of Kain series, I've actually never really played these. Mostly just dabbled with Blood Omen and Soul Reaver.

Besides these, the market is open after the Saturn stuff. I'm having way more fun playing the classics rather than the newer games, and I guess I'll keep the streak going.

Last I checked, Blood Omen 1 options are PC with fan patches or the substandard PS1 version on emulators to mitigate loading and such. Maybe they’ll do a second remaster collection like Tomb Raider with it, Blood Omen 2, and Defiance.
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