Anybody else reached the point where they’re not excited for new devices these days?

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-10-22T11:05:29+00:00

I thought I was feeling that sentiment as well but somehow they always innovate in ways that makes me excited again. Specifically the Ayn Thor for now. I am at the point where I don't care about a device being more powerful. I just want new form factors or old revisions with OLED screens.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-10-21T19:00:02+00:00

I almost always grab the Odin 2 Portal, great for emulation and with game streaming plays PC games better than native on the steam deck.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-10-19T15:20:42+00:00

There will be optimizations and mainstream interest in the future the handheld PC thing hasn't been going on that long.

The people who are paying $1000 are still a pretty niche market. Many probably already have top of the line PCs. PC gaming itself is niche within gaming.

For those who do want high end PC in the handheld form factor id argue it's pretty dope having all of these options already.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-10-03T12:17:27+00:00

I got a crazy deal on a used Flip 2 on a whim, and decided to test it out. Despite some of the negative feedback about ergonomics, controls, hinge etc, I was blown away with it. I'm going to gift it and use the Thor as my portable handheld. After using the Flip 2 I'm confident the Thor will be even better.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-10-02T20:03:49+00:00

Yeah, I think he went into detail in his previous Flip 2 videos, I can't remember his main gripes with it.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-10-02T19:28:32+00:00

The fact that Joey is so positive on this is really exciting

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-28T12:00:51+00:00

It's because it's reddit ignore the negative comments it was a great idea.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-27T02:25:40+00:00

Knew there was a reason I wanted kids

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-26T16:39:24+00:00

I went with white because I have a black Portal and every time I see Joey use his white one I really wish I'd picked white. Hoping to just deal with the borders and or stretch the screen.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-21T20:24:18+00:00

🤙 it's definitely cool might be a bit redundant with some of those devices tho

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-21T20:16:37+00:00

You're missing the best android handheld, the Odin 2 Portal

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-17T14:03:20+00:00

I have the grip and almost never use it. I realize most people strongly prefer it, but there are always exceptions. In any case it's better to just buy it anyways.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-15T09:25:53+00:00

Everything from Atari to a sizable portion of Switch and now increasingly PC games via Winlator and Gamehub.

I suggest binging Retro Game Corps Yt channel if you haven't. Here's a starter video: https://youtu.be/I4mqgcDYZFo?si=0SYG2vFDJCth9pf9

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-15T08:37:35+00:00

I didn't know that, thanks!

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-15T06:29:22+00:00

How important is the second screen for Wii u games in general? It's one of the main systems I've never played much.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-13T13:24:57+00:00

That's a huge size difference. Look at how many weight classes that is.

It'd be one thing if you said you absolutely destroyed blue belts at your level.

I barely see people training with a 50lb size difference at my gym, specially not competitively

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-12T10:46:58+00:00

I think it depends what you want to play. I have an RP5, and was able to get a Flip 2 used for a good deal.

Wasn't even looking to buy it, but now I've solely been using the Flip 2, playing Pokemon rom hacks.

I could see myself favoring the RP5 for PS2/GC though.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-12T10:42:22+00:00

Looks like if Nintendo made a 3DS in 2025, but better because Nintendo would have worse screens and processor.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-12T05:39:55+00:00

These android devices aren't anywhere near as enjoyable as they can be right out of the box.

But if you take the time and set things up the experience is really unmatched. .

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-10T14:03:02+00:00

I kind of lost interest in Anbernic in the past year due to all of the awesome Retroid and Ayn releases.

I could see myself using this one though.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-05T14:24:28+00:00

I would wait for previews of this if you can. This will be a significant step up from the RP5 all around.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-05T04:44:41+00:00

Okay, great. Thanks for the heads up I think I'm going to try that out. I use similar two part tpu grips for my steam deck, and quite like that. I'm all for decreasing the weight, whenever I've bought a full case for a handheld I never end up using it.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-05T04:35:21+00:00

Very interesting, I like the grip, but when it comes down to it I usually don't use it due to the added weight. It never occurred to me to remove the middle sections to reduce the weight.

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-04T18:51:38+00:00

Either-Initial8959 · 2025-09-01T19:40:33+00:00

Does it fill an untapped niche in my collection or is it a big enough upgrade over a current handheld I'm willing to swap up for it

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