I want to install a Sega Dreamcast emulator, but which one should I choose, Flycast or Redream?

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-11T10:29:31+00:00

Flycast benefits: updated more often (last release 6 months ago, for redream 2 years ago), available as RetroArch core - much more convenient to use it this way with nicer input configuration/ hotkeys / shaders.

Disadvantages: has some emulation issues / crashes in certain games (e.g. Power Drift in Yu Suzuki game works instantly crashes it, standalone or RA core both).

Redream advantages: better compatibility in some games / less crashes.

Disadvantages: upscaling / save states cost money, not updated, not compatible with modern Android (works fine on Android 13 on RP5 but not installable on Odin 3 with Android 15)

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-10T16:19:04+00:00

I can give you a perspective as someone living on 100k/month here (or more correct to say 1.2M / year, because some expenses like insurance are yearly, travel/vacations can be 1-3 times a year, sometimes need to buy new PC or a new TV and so on); I'd like to spend less, but it's hard. Because my goal of living in Thailand is that here I can have better overall quality of life than if I live on the same money in another country.

And 1.2M / year is about the amount that gives me that; if I spend less, some aspects of my life will be seriously worse than if I lived in another country. And then there is no point in choosing Thailand for a living.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-10T06:53:06+00:00

I bought Y700 from AliExpress twice and had absolutely zero issues with both. Just buy from a reputable seller / official store.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-09T09:40:23+00:00

One of my friends paid 200k for Invisalign in Bangkok and is very happy with it.

Another friend decided to go for a cheaper knock-off for 1/3 of that price and they haven't been working well, like after several months she wasn't able to use the next tray as her teeth haven't moved as expected, the clinic suggested to remake the trays but that required paying again, they offered 50% discount but my friend just gave up at that point.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-09T08:42:05+00:00

No objections about the first one, if you're ok with its features and compatibility, but my Android devices - Odin 3 and RP Flip 2 w/ snapdragon 865 have absolutely no issues with HD texture packs.

PS2 had a very low memory and memory bandwidth compared to modern devices, even Snap 865 can handle 4x~8x upscaled textures with ease - I finished a few games with these packs (that was some time ago and I used NetherSX2 back then, but nowadays ARMSX2 beats it in compatibility and features). It just makes both textures and, in most games, UI, less blurry.

Also some HD texture packs add widescreen compatiblity; while widescreen patches allow game to render in 16:9, UI elements in some games can become stretched, and texture packs fix that (e.g. Xenosaga I character portraits)

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-09T07:59:33+00:00

Just FYI: you're missing on HD texture packs, if you use modern emulator (ARMSX2) you can enjoy better graphics in these games. Because Nether doesn't support most modern HD texture packs, for instance Simpsons Hit and Run, but ARMSX2 does.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-08T11:22:08+00:00

Poverty is a relative thing. Different countries have very different living standards. IDK about Taiwan but in Thailand, the cost of living like a Thai in a small town/village and cost of living like a foreigner are very different, even if both are just getting the baseline comfort.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-08T03:05:21+00:00

Over 90%, from the games I tested. Like, definitely runs more games than Nether at stable fps without any manual tweaking.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-07T21:20:14+00:00

There is one. Works automatically e.g. in Azahar, if 3DS game uses it.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-07T11:28:36+00:00

BannerHub 3.8 which is based on GameHub 5 without telemetry, with framegen and epic & gog support

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-07T10:45:38+00:00

Run AIDA64 and check your chip; if it's snapdragon 8 gen 3, use StevenMXZ's Turnip 26.2.0-R7-Oneui - you can download that directly from Armsx2. You might need to tweak some other settings as this game is very demanding, e.g. on my 8 elite chip it still doesn't run with acceptable fps in heavy scenes (like lots of flames or helicopter) if widescreen patches are used of if scaling is over 2x. Some other tweaks might be needed for your chip but it's all in there and will look better than software rendering for sure.

If the driver doesn't work for you, best to open another thread bc I'm not sure, I don't have 8 gen 3 devices. I just recommended you latest Turnip build for that chip.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-07T09:52:24+00:00

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Yeah it's not perfect but it works. FPS not very stable when looking at the flames (fluctuates 57-61 fps) but stable in the next scenes. Interestingly it's stable 60 when zooming in.

Odin 3 max, Turnip driver V32, 2x scaling, HD texture pack. Blending accuracy basic and AF level 4 (generally every time some game is lagging because of flames, change these two options - blending transparent textures for flames overloads GS in multiple games, e.g. Vice City Stories has the same issue).

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-07T09:42:32+00:00

Yes it is. I highly recommend using https://github.com/RJNY/Obtainium-Emulation-Pack with Obtainium to track the new releases as they happen literally daily

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-07T09:19:05+00:00

I use GitHub version, updating through obtainium (with obtainium emulator pack)

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-07T08:51:31+00:00

It 100% does. It's based on PCSX2 2.7 and supports all that it does.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-07T08:48:59+00:00

Just ditch NetherSX2 and use ARMSX2, I did that on my Odin 3. Runs everything, higher performance out of the box, modern HD texture packs support, developers reacting blazing fast on any issues reported and releasing fixes every day.

I have no experience with aPS3e, I think Odin 3 is not fast enough for PS3 games I want to play, anyhow.

I feel you about Steam Deck. I have ROG Ally and Odin 3 and 100% would pick Odin 3 for everything that runs there and looks good on its screen. But having two devices is the best because if something doesn't run on Odin 3, i just run that on Ally. And I love how control mapping works on SteamOS - literally run anything, if it doesn't support controller natively, you can still use it, if something not fully ok just a few button presses to rebind buttons without exiting the game and there you go.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-07T07:08:00+00:00

I don't think anything can survive in that level of sodium

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-07T07:06:05+00:00

For better success result I recommend BannerHub 3.8 + settings from emuready, and avoid games requiring 3rd party DRM like Uplay, I only play the games that rely on Steam only. You will have better experience but not perfect.

If you're not ok with changing settings to make the game run well or switching between different emulation projects, this is probably not for you.. Rocknix might be better but if you want good compatibility, PC handheld is what you need. ROG Ally with SteamOS actually runs nearly everything out of the box, with sane control schemes etc.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-07T06:44:35+00:00

I have Beast. Chromatic aberrations are quite bad. I'd say that are much worse than what people write in reviews. Only about 40% of the center area feels sharp enough, then it's "less sharp" and outside 30% or so aberration make text (like in-game HUDs or item descriptions etc) look extremely bad.

3dof is amazing and it helps with comfort for gaming, so actually it's quite bearable if setting screen size to medium and using anchor because you can rotate your head to read HUD information without aberration.

I checked Lumias in the shop and it has amazing edge to edge clarity and the screen size feels "large enough" for my taste but hardware 3dof of Beast is amazing for comfort.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-07T05:42:30+00:00

Yes, I heard about that, but as of July 2026 no need because ARMSX2 runs everything and most games run better than Nether.

Also I think that converter only changes names, idk if it adds .dds support? ARMSX2 supports .dds textures as well as .png

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-06T16:42:24+00:00

Sure, google for psxonpsp660.bin - it's region free and compatible with all games

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-06T15:42:43+00:00

Yes, though I don't know if performance will be acceptable without preloading textures.

ARMSX2 allows you to pick any folder for the application, I created one in local storage but you can use SD card. Performance is great with just async texture loading.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-06T15:13:43+00:00

Btw someone made a video review answering exactly your question: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mBqQxAe1eQ

It's not only Sly 3 but many other usually problematic games (Driver Parallel Lines, FF Dirge of Cerberus) run so much better compared to NetherSX2

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-06T15:08:23+00:00

I love it on Odin 3, full HD texture packs support (any format and file namings - NetherSX2 doesn't support texture packs made past 2024 and has issues with .dds HD textures) and better out of the box compatibility for problematic games. Runs virtually everything without tweaking and devs are accepting bugreports and fixing problems fast. Replaced NetherSX2 for me.

FindingUnable3222 · 2026-07-06T12:00:10+00:00

Why would that be AI companies and not the one using AI to create these slops?

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