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Paralyzed by choice, which handheld to best game on? (self.retrogaming)
submitted 1 year ago by kaikendoh to c/retrogaming
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I've been trying to get into playing some old games I've either missed out on or have completely forgot I've even played. I now find myself wanting to play games from SNES and the Gameboy line and can't settle down on which handheld to play all these games on.

I have my old 3DS handhelds, and XL and non-XL version (proprietary charging), Analogue Pocket (no SNES save states), Miyoo Mini + (currently shipping), a Switch, and a Steam Deck (too heavy for long playthroughs). I find myself constantly switching between them all and can't settle down to actually play a game.

Anyone have any opinions on what's the best handheld experience?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I mostly use my homebrewed DSi now, but I'd argue the 3DS (esp. the non-XL version, what with my tiny hands) is probably the better handheld for emulation over the DSi, on account of having beefier hardware (seriously, even SNES emulation was kinda struggling last I tried it on the DSi, though I imagine it's since improved) and a more mature and polished-feeling homebrew ecosystem. I just don't go for my 3DS usually because I currently own an XL.

I've never tried one of those emulation handhelds like the Analogue Pocket though so I don't really have a point of comparison there.