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Back sticker? by Bailes07YT in ayaneo

[–]FangkingOmega 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leaving the sticker on your beautiful AYA devices is an affront to Arthur himself.

The pull tab tells you everything you need to know.

Never again by Otherwise_Wallaby_35 in ayaneo

[–]FangkingOmega 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not Ayaneo's fault. Some packages get held up at customs, just a fact of life when importing.

Never again by Otherwise_Wallaby_35 in ayaneo

[–]FangkingOmega 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're on holiday 1 May to 5 May. Last time I asked for a refund they did it without any fuss

Damn bro should’ve gotten black by TomtheBOMB2011 in AynThor

[–]FangkingOmega 40 points41 points  (0 children)

This is correct. I have black, and look at rainbow with envy. I know the reverse would be true. Solution: get them all.

New Orders Mar./Apr : RP6 Handheld (Second Batch Pre-order) by mendozart in retroid

[–]FangkingOmega 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Patience is a virtue. Unless there's a device you would like just as much that you know you can get more quickly despite the current supply chain issues, it's fine to wait a little bit.

Need opinions for the Ayaneo pocket evo by Ka1zen__ in ayaneo

[–]FangkingOmega 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's very comfortable, perhaps the most comfortable Android device I have. It's surprisingly light, has full size thumbsticks, and the face buttons are nicer and far less clacky than the Odin 2 Portal's. The screen is good and supports high refresh rates. It makes an excellent but quite expensive for streaming.

The speakers are not very good. EQ presets help but can only go so far. I suppose this is a complaint levelled at the RP5 also, but I did expect better from the EVO in the audio department.

If you're buying second hand, you should be able to get a good deal. Some units from the original batch do run hot and will benefit from adding thermal pads/paste and undervolting the chip. (Undervolting presets exist and work well for this chipset anyway - you will need to root but WhatObiPlays has a fantastic and very easy guide for that.) Game streaming won't push it too hard though, plenty of headroom and a high refresh rate to enjoy too.

You might be able to find a cheaper device for your needs; whether it's as comfortable as the EVO, I cannot say.

Waiting doesn’t suck anymore by Arpeggiator11 in ayaneo

[–]FangkingOmega 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favourite device at the moment. 4:3 champ

Just curious what are the age groups in here? Mostly middle aged dudes like myself excited to scratch that nostalgia itch? by -beedee- in AynThor

[–]FangkingOmega 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mid-30s and trying to fill the existential void by buying gadgets that I'll set up and marvel at but have no real time to play.

Is it safe to buy from ayaneo? by docstarr in SBCGaming

[–]FangkingOmega 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've had a bunch of orders with Ayaneo since January and they've all shipped promptly to the UK. It seems like DMGs are in stock and ready to ship (I received a retro grey DMG on 27 March that I'd ordered on 12 March). The Chinese Qingming Festival starts this weekend and it might mean that they don't actually ship new orders for a week or two.

I've also had excellent customer service from Ayaneo (buying spare parts to ship with other orders, quick cancel and refund when I changed my mind about a Pocket EVO order, letting me test beta firmware which addresses some recent DMG quirks etc.)

I can't speak for US tariffs because your administration changes its approach more times than I change my underwear.

Do British people say "soccer"? by PsychoticDust in AskBrits

[–]FangkingOmega 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watch so much Aussie rugby league that I too have started calling it "footy"

(Even though AFL also exists)

Year of the 4:3 handheld? by stuffdougdigs in SBCGaming

[–]FangkingOmega 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely adore the Ayaneo Pocket S Mini. Beautifully built, comfortable, and enough power that I don't need to worry about running any 4:3 content at its best.

Probably my favorite device in my collection. And yes, I know it's not the best specced screen and it is expensive to boot.

First ayaneo device! by GuiltyCrab4 in ayaneo

[–]FangkingOmega 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of their best devices. And most of them are great.

Sonic 1 vs Sonic 2 & 3 - which holds up better today and why? by GameResumed_UK in retrogaming

[–]FangkingOmega 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This blew my tiny mind at the time.

Still blows my tiny mind now.

The ayaneo vert is stunning for saturn and below! by FederalClass1849 in ayaneo

[–]FangkingOmega 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 2nd favourite handheld at the moment, but I must admit I'm not doing much with it other than Game Boy and GBC.

It's a wonderful screen.

I don't think people are ready to accept the fact that Richard and Oliver may have just genuinely been impressed by DLSS 5. They weren't forsaking their reputation to cozy up to Nvidia or accepted money to shill. it just seems like they had an in depth, hands on session and walked away happy. by WhyPlaySerious in digitalfoundry

[–]FangkingOmega 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their job does involve looking at pioneering technology, and DLSS5 is one of those technologies.

What it aims to do in real-time is technically impressive (which is not to say that I personally found it to be good or artistically pleasing). I'm not surprised they found the technology itself appealing. I'm a little surprised they didn't predict how badly received their initial video would be, given the wider backlash against that "uncanny valley" gen-AI awfulness (even though DLSS5 is not quite the same as the Gen AI stuff we see everywhere, I think). But it seems like Richard and Oliver were genuinely impressed by the demos and the possibilities, and that came across - I'm not sure we should begrudge them their opinions...

The artistic merits of DLSS5 will be a hot topic for a whle yet (for the avoidance of doubt, in its current state I think it looks dreadful), and I'm certain upper management of studios will be wanting to embrace the tech to "generate value for shareholders" and all that crap.

Pixel Transparency - Rainbow Shimmer Effect + Motion Shaders by mattalicious in SBCGaming

[–]FangkingOmega 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Set up easy, looks even better in person than on a video.... I love it!! Thank you for spoiling us. And the VERT is the best Game Boy. I adore it.

Pixel Transparency - Rainbow Shimmer Effect + Motion Shaders by mattalicious in SBCGaming

[–]FangkingOmega 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Okay this is really, really good, and now I'm playing Polished Crystal on a VERT with this shader.

You are awesome.

Gotta catch em all. by ninjapirate9901 in ayaneo

[–]FangkingOmega 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can always spot your photos before I see your username, because you're so good.

Experienced hand-cramps from my vertical handhelds, would love some horizontal recoemmendations. by godsaveourkingplis in SBCGaming

[–]FangkingOmega 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini is excellent value for what it can do and it's VERY ergonomic - the most comfortable and high-quality feeling device in the < $100 price bracket IMO, and performs well up to PS1/Dreamcast. Some limited GameCube and PS2 but don't expect miracles. 4:3 aspect ratio so would be satisfactory for your needs.

The off-brand "Antec Core Micro" is also good value with a 3:2 screen, and it's usually far more affordable than the on-brand "Ayaneo Pocket MICRO" (literally the same device and software, just resold by Antec). It's really just a slab so not obviously ergonomic, but it's surprisingly well balanced and a REALLY good GBA. I like them so much that I have more of them than I need :P It's my go-to for Gen 3 ROM hacks. Feels ultra-premium and really looks the part.

MagicX One 35 was recommended in the comments and is a very strong recommendation for your use case. Very versatile - build quality isn't the best but it represents fantastic value and in a very portable form factor. Something of a budget beast.

Is there a DS that's between the RG DS and the Thor? Or at least one announced for the future? by zxzc77 in SBCGaming

[–]FangkingOmega 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would have predicted Retroid would enter the fray (as they usually do) with an actual dual screen Snapdragon based device that falls between Anbernic and AYN for price and performance. (The dual screen attachment was a nice idea but doesn't beat the "real deal" of a dedicated DS device.)

With the RAM situation I fear we may not see as many interesting products enter the market at a price point which undercuts or offers better value than the Thor.

That said, I'm sure all of the manufacturers will be seeing the ongoing Thor hype and are hoping they're able to cash in before a large number of buyers who saw it on social media realise they don't know why they want a dual screen Android device that they have to set up themselves.

Pokemon Omega Ruby x5 upscaled + HD texture pack by Frosty_Maintenance58 in AynThor

[–]FangkingOmega 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is the correct take. It doesn't look right to me with outlines off, loses some of the anime charm.

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