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Finally got it all set up just how I want it, sorta. Thinking of getting some button mods to make it more unique ◾️

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (3 children)

So this looks cool. I went to their website and it said it comes with thousands of games. I guess it's just loaded with ROMs and it's a matter of time before they get shut down?

Might need to get one before that. How do you like it? I see it's running Retro Arch.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Just a heads up the "10,000 in 1" game claims that every of these devices advertises isn't something you should consider. It's going to be a lot of games you've never heard of for older systems like the NES so they fit on lower capacity SD cards. Potentially in multiple languages. It also comes on SD cards most people would recommend replacing.

It's better to just download the entire library, individual games, or an already curated collection.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[–] CptEnder 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

The hardware definitely is worth it. I have one and absolutely love it. Most people just customize it after the fact. I haven't yet, but plan to. Especially with retro achievements.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

I think Batocera-based custom firmwares can show retro achievement availability from the games list

https://wiki.batocera.org/retroachievements_settings

[–] NOT_RICK 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

These Chinese companies are all over the place, they’re going to have a hard time stopping them all. I have an Anbernic myself, it’s a great little device

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Yes, this is not getting shut down, nor should it.

Tho there are more comprehensive collections found online, with proper names (for Miyoo), art, and micro adjustments to their emulators for better performance/look.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

I installed onion os like all the beginner guides recommend! Pretty much followed those guides to get set up with onion os + tiny best set roms, w the 64+128gb expansion packs & some ports. Added a few anime films, too, since I had the space available.

I am loving it so far! 11/10 recommend! 👾