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

It seems like Family Link on Android might be what you are looking for

https://www.techadvisor.com/article/726031/how-to-set-up-android-parental-controls-to-limit-screen-time.html

I think devices that use something like Emulation Station can only limit certain games and menu options but that still leave devices like the Retroid Pocket 3+. Anything that runs PC games should have it's own suite of parental features or work arounds.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's interesting, thank you. Would it make more sense to buy a $50 android phone (free upgrade) and use a razer kishi (I already have) and set up this family link rather than buying a $100+ retroid device?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'd say it depends what you want to play and what you can get. It might not be a bad move considering you could use it with other devices if you want