Anbernic US Local Store via AliExpress has
Anbernic RG Slide Retro Gaming Android Handheld Console (black) on sale for $119.47 - $18 (apply promo code
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Features:- Sliding 4.7" 1280 x 960 120Hz IPS touchscreen display (4:3 aspect ratio)
- Unisoc Tiger T820 Chipset (same as the RG Cube, RG556, RG406V, RG406H, and RG476H)
- 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
- 128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage
- microSD card slot (supports up to 2TB cards)
- High resolution, anti-magnetic joysticks
- Six-Axis Gyroscope Sensor
- 802.11ac WiFi + Bluetooth 5.0
- High fidelity speakers
- 5000mAh battery
- USB-C port w/ Video Out support
- Android 13
- Can emulate up to PS2 & GameCube (not the full libraries, but a wide array); as well as some Nintendo 3DS.
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For GameCube - using the latest version of Dolphin emulator from the Google Play Store - a good 75% of what I've tried has been solid. With PS2, roughly 70% using NetherSX2 v2.2n Net Dev Build from GitHub [github.com] (there may be an even newer NetherSX2 release out, not sure though).
I haven't tried myself, but people have gotten some Wii and 3DS games working on these Unisoc T820 devices; however - temper your expectations with those systems. Think of any games you can get working from those systems as a bonus.
Of course, there's also GameNative (lightweight PC games you own on Steam, GOG, Epic Games, and Amazon Prime Gaming), game streaming (Xbox Game Pass / GeForce Now - better w/ the 16:9 screen on the RG556 vs. the 4:3 screen on the RG406H), and compatible Android games from the Google Play Store.
Check out this Retro Catalog page [retrocatalog.com] (under the Emulation Performance section) and see a few reviews on YouTube
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If you're technically inclined, research flashing Gamma OS custom firmware to help with alleviating the cardinal snapping (joysticks) when using the stock Anbernic operating system. Guide: https://youtu.be/dosZwILXmvs?si=
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If you're technically inclined, research flashing Gamma OS custom firmware to help with alleviating the cardinal snapping (joysticks) when using the stock Anbernic operating system. Check YouTube and Github.
edit; also wanted to mention the thickness. It's not too bad, but it's about as thick as a VHS tape.
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For GameCube - using the latest version of Dolphin emulator from the Google Play Store - a good 75% of what I've tried has been solid. With PS2, roughly 70% using NetherSX2 v2.2n Net Dev Build from GitHub [github.com] (there may be an even newer NetherSX2 release out, not sure though).
I haven't tried myself, but people have gotten some Wii and 3DS games working on these Unisoc T820 devices; however - temper your expectations with those systems. Think of any games you can get working from those systems as a bonus.
Of course, there's also GameNative (lightweight PC games you own on Steam, GOG, Epic Games, and Amazon Prime Gaming), game streaming (Xbox Game Pass / GeForce Now - better w/ the 16:9 screen on the RG556 vs. the 4:3 screen on the RG406H), and compatible Android games from the Google Play Store.
Check out this Retro Catalog page [retrocatalog.com] (under the Emulation Performance section) and see a few reviews on YouTube
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I don't have the RG556 or RG Slide; but I do own the RG406H (same chipset as both). That handheld has been able to handle pretty much every N64, Dreamcast and PSP game I've thrown at it, with rare exception.
For GameCube - using the latest version of Dolphin emulator from the Google Play Store - a good 75% of what I've tried has been solid. With PS2, roughly 70% using NetherSX2 v2.2n Net Dev Build from GitHub [github.com] (there may be an even newer NetherSX2 release out, not sure though).
I haven't tried myself, but people have gotten some Wii and 3DS games working on these Unisoc T820 devices; however - temper your expectations with those systems. Think of any games you can get working from those systems as a bonus.
Of course, there's also GameNative (lightweight PC games you own on Steam, GOG, Epic Games, and Amazon Prime Gaming), game streaming (Xbox Game Pass / GeForce Now - better w/ the 16:9 screen on the RG556 vs. the 4:3 screen on the RG406H), and compatible Android games from the Google Play Store.
Check out this Retro Catalog page [retrocatalog.com] (under the Emulation Performance section) and see a few reviews on YouTube
This all takes a bit of tinkering to perfect, and Anbernic usually provides some emulators out of the box, (and Rom sets depending on the handheld, and they will state how many) but ultimately this handheld is capable of emulating anything up to Dreamcast very well. PS2 and Gamecube will be playable here depending on the game and the tweaks, but around 1/4 of those libraries will either be unplayable, play below native framerates, or require individual tweaks to get working.
The next step up in processing power would be chipsets liek the Dimensity 8300 in the Anbernic RG477m / 477v, or the Snapdragon 865 in the Retroid Pocket 5. Those handhelds can play nearly 100% of PS2 and Gamecube releases, but they are usually $200 handhelds.
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