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Paralyzed by choice, which handheld to best game on? (self.retrogaming)
submitted 2 years 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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[–] hufflebuff 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

My advice would be to pick the GAME first, then, depending the type of the game, that decides your device. I personally own a Miyoo Mini (not the + model) and it is a very cool albeit tiny device, I can't see myself doing precision controls on it, such as street fighter. And games like Shining Force are just a little bit too small for the screen, I'm currently running Chrono Trigger and Fire Emblem on it though, which I think is perfect and "casual" enough for its size.

I find the Steam Deck the best choice for when I want to run Gamecube or N64 Emulation, owning the steam deck has allowed me to cut the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion because why pay for a subscription of N64 games when you can play them on the Steam deck? :)

Lastly, you actually have more options! EmuDeck recently came out with cloud-based save states. Your Steam Deck and Miyoo Mini + both are wifi enabled and could take advantage of that!

https://www.andrewbaker.uk/tutorial/emudeck-cloud-sync/

https://www.emudeck.com/