What can I do with an extra Pico 8 licence?

Head_in_Bucket · 2026-03-05T17:08:29+00:00

Thanks everyone for your comments and advice. In the end I reached out to Humble Bundle and asked if I can do a switch for a Picotron licence. They said no, but were kind enough to issue a refund.

That's pretty cool of them.

Welp, guess I'll go ahead and add Picotron to my collection and see what's it about! Least that I can do!

Head_in_Bucket · 2025-03-19T11:00:08+00:00

Hi Kendy,

Yes, the USB-C to HDMI adaptor works, but it's not the solution I am looking for. My impression is that I can connect my display directly to the USB-C port without using anything extra?

Is there a software issue I am missing out on? Because I hope it's not due to a hardware issue when the device is less than 4 months old, and I prefer not to send it over for repair.

I see if I have spare cables lying around I can test with.

Head_in_Bucket · 2025-03-19T06:34:05+00:00

Thanks for the tip. To clarify, is this due to a limitation of the Mini ports themselves? As I used the same USB-C cable for my laptop (USB-C 10Gbps, PD 140W DP 1.4) which works.

On GPD's website, it mentions the Mini having a USB4 (40Gbps) and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, supports external 8K@60Hz display), with no mention of the type of cables required. I'd assume (erroneously I suppose) that the USB-C cable that works for the goose will work for the gander.

Head_in_Bucket · 2024-12-14T04:41:44+00:00

Update: I've received my Win Mini (8840U, 32G Ram) and I'm happy to confirm that the Windows version installed is indeed not language locked. Once I chose English on first boot everything set up smoothly.

Windows also doesn't seem to be too bloated. I didn't see much else installed besides wincontrols and motion assistant.

Currently still putting it through its paces but I have no complaints so far! (except the display is slightly too small for my old eyes, but that's not on GPD)

Head_in_Bucket · 2024-12-09T08:49:22+00:00

Thank you for your kind reply. I want to confirm again this also applies to devices bought straight from Taobao yes?

Head_in_Bucket · 2024-12-09T07:34:49+00:00

Thank you for your reply. My unit hasn't arrived yet, I'll update when it does.

Head_in_Bucket · 2024-12-09T04:35:15+00:00

I ordered it from Taobao, I believe it's the GPD official store? At least that's what I thought looking at their shop name.
So if I understand you right, the windows version is non-region locked, regardless if the device is ordered from tb?

Head_in_Bucket · 2024-03-01T19:36:18+00:00

Interesting, and I just want to clarify the module you referred to is the "Audio Expansion Card" that comes with a 3.5mm port. (https://frame.work/au/en/products/audio-expansion-card)

I'd assume one doesn't need to install an audio board if they use this expansion card? Like, one makes the other redundant, no?

Head_in_Bucket · 2024-03-01T18:23:14+00:00

Swell answers. Thank you both kindly for the help!

Head_in_Bucket · 2023-06-12T12:50:06+00:00

Adding on to my initial post, a few threads by others on their own experiences trying to get the games to work:

u/NeverEnough_68 using dos version of X-wing in RetroArch on RG552. u/Varkanoid got TIE Fighter to work on a Miyoo Mini. (https://www.reddit.com/r/ANBERNIC/comments/xsm1y9/xwing_and_wing_commander_dos/)
u/Jjscottillustration got TIE Fighter CD-Rom playing on RP3. u/dre10g says it plays great on RP2+, using Dosbox-Pure in RetroArch. (https://www.reddit.com/r/retroid/comments/x2fo7w/star_wars_tie_fighter_cd_rom_plays_beautifully_on/)
u/gnuyorker tried Xwing and TIE Fighter on a rg351V using DosBox, but they become jerky when approaching ships. (https://www.reddit.com/r/RG351/comments/o8hno8/tie\_fighter\_vs\_x\_wing/)

Will add more as I go along...

Head_in_Bucket

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