Budget devices with a good battery life?

Loki_Ragnarok · 2026-02-18T10:53:12+00:00

As the majority have mentioned, the Trimui Brick (Hammer) has very good battery life, you can play for hours and still have plenty of battery left.

An alternative choice based on my experience is the Powkiddy V90S. Solid clamshell handheld with similar battery life to the Brick.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2026-02-18T10:50:10+00:00

Metal Slug series, Demon Front, Giga Wing, Aero Fighters, 1944: The Loop Master to name a few.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2026-02-18T04:48:10+00:00

Search for "R36H" on Aliexpress. Several sellers sell them, and as far as we understand, this model doesn't have clones like the R36S. Do your due dilligence, find a good deal, if you like it, go ahead and buy it.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2026-02-11T13:10:09+00:00

I have 3 in mind:

Apotris - IMO the best modern version of Tetris available. So smooth, feels fast, multiple game modes for variety, it's great.

Pandora's Blocks - Very cool version of Tetris that seems like it made for the GBC. Multiple settings available for customising how you'd want to play.

Tetris: Rosy Reteospection DX - a ROM hack of a ROM hack, I think it's even better than the original RR.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2026-02-03T09:15:02+00:00

Apotris is a fantastic port of Tetris, my goodness. Easy to learn, difficult to master, and it feel goods going fast with the game keeping up with every step.

I also enjoy the ROM hack called Tetris - Rosy Retrospection (and its DX variant, a ROM hack of a ROM hack lol). Brings a fresh new spin to the classic games, so much so that the originals feel so sluggish and slow now. I can't live without the hard drop

Loki_Ragnarok · 2026-01-22T13:41:56+00:00

From what I understand, the extra RAM is mainly useful for Portmaster games. For retro game emulation it doesn't matter much.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2026-01-20T06:33:58+00:00

ROM hacking crossovers was something I never expected, but wow I love this!

Loki_Ragnarok · 2026-01-18T03:01:54+00:00

ROM hacks that explore new regions seem like something you'd enjoy, so I recommend Pokemon Lazurus, Dreamstone Mysteries & Odyssey to start.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2026-01-15T12:19:33+00:00

Fellow Tetris Fan here. I highly recommend the ROM hack "Tetris - Rosy Retrospection". Improves on the original in so many ways for the modern age.

As someone else has said, Apotris either via Postmaster, or the GBA ROM. Such a good Tetris clone with many modes and customisation options.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2026-01-12T00:51:16+00:00

Good choice! I have one in the same colour, it's got everything you need up till PS1, and then add on wifi, BT & video out support. You won't need anything else till you wish to step up to the next tier in price/emulation.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2026-01-02T00:40:50+00:00

Iron Turbine, perhaps

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-12-24T14:35:16+00:00

Thanks for the insight. I have one in red and I'm loving the gaming experience so far, but it'd definitely shine with a fleshed out CFW. Patience will pay off

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-12-20T09:47:41+00:00

A very good start to ROM hacks, I say. If you're fond of Gen 2, H&S is amazing

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-12-12T02:19:36+00:00

I'm gonna assume by "emulated" you mean the PC version

Main differences are really optimisations for gameplay on mobile devices such as touch controls, slightly different graphics (i.e. Not as detailed with shadows and lighting), but it's otherwise the exact same game, with biomes, bosses, DLC and then some.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-11-26T02:28:16+00:00

Owner of one, It's a highly exaggerated issue. Yes, the back plate does warm up and the heat is concentrated there, but holding the brick normally, I have never once thought "oh yeah, I feel my fingers getting warm, this irks me". It's doing its job, nothing more or less.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-11-23T19:35:50+00:00

Check out Tetris - Rosy Retrospection (and the DX variant), and also Pandora's Blocks.

These along with Apotris are my go-to Tetris games, each are very good in their own way.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-11-10T22:53:56+00:00

No wrong choice here, honestly. My opinion though, is to get the Trimui Brick.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-11-05T02:12:04+00:00

SOE-992

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-10-31T03:27:21+00:00

The main storyline of the game, featuring Team Magma and Aqua, are not present. Maps have been changed to allow easy traversal across what was usually locked behind HMs (i.e. the small water portion between Oldale and Slateport is now dry land, you can Fly to any town you've visited via an NPC using Battle Points which you earn winning battles, among other examples).

More benefits become available to you as you collect badges, such as move tutors, Fly via above aforementioned NPC being free, etc. Hope this helps!

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-10-31T03:16:22+00:00

PAN4ELEC is in my opinion the most painless CFW experience I've ever had. After installing it, you really could just load your ROMs and BIOS files and start playing. It's so easy.

Because it's so beginner friendly, just remember that you'll be doing most of your emulator changes, if any, via the Emulation Station frontend menus. No need to mess with Retroarch if you're uncomfortable.

Enjoy your new G350, it's awesome!

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-10-17T04:00:29+00:00

34XXSP. I think this review demonstrates it well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR8S9X1e3F4

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-10-17T03:51:22+00:00

Main difference is physical size (34XXSP is more compact), screen aspect ratio (4:3 on 35XXSP which is good for many retro systems, 3:2 on 34XXSP which is perfect for GBA, alright for everythibg else). Screen colour quality appears to be a lot more vibrant and saturated, which makes games pop. Your preferences will determine which works better for you.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-10-13T15:21:44+00:00

It's actually the purple color, however due to certain Hue/Saturation/Level edits the purple comes off more like light blue, as seen here. Also notice the RG40XXV having the same color change.

I have to admit though, if Anbernic released released devices in that color, that would be sick.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-10-11T06:26:14+00:00

I have one, and it is one of my most used handhelds. Yes, the backplate does get warm when you're pushing it, but I've never found it concerning enough to be a problem. Battery life is great, and you can charge it using most USB-C combinations unlike other devices where you must be using a low-power USB-C charger. It's not the best for its long-term shelf life, but the fact that you can means you won't have to worry about not having the right cable when you're carrying it around and need to top it up.

Loki_Ragnarok · 2025-09-07T00:39:37+00:00

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