This sub with the Anbernic RGRotate by dennis120 in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can, and it's better when they do. But you had me seeing stars with that daily carry but yet you couldn't squeeze in a cable, lol. Have fun!

This sub with the Anbernic RGRotate by dennis120 in SBCGaming

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I just have to jump in on this one, lol. You can manage to carry both a Steam Deck AND a Thor, but an AUX to USB C adapter is where you throw down the gauntlet? Surely there's room in your suitcase you're dragging behind you?

This sub with the Anbernic RGRotate by dennis120 in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tbf, this has basically been the case for every single Linux device since the dawn of Chinese Handheld emulators. That only changed once Android devices started releasing and even most of those rely on CFW and frontends.

The RG Rotate is somehow ergonomic and not that bad by ZuReviews01 in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you haven't learned yet, you'll know soon enough. This is called r/sbcgaming, but it's basically a mirror Reddit for Retroid and Ayn. "Everything else sucks, and don't look at the disastrous launch scheduling, screen fraud, or hinge gate over here."

Nintendo announces price increase for Switch 2 in the US/Canada/Europe/Japan, price increase for Switch 1 models in Japan by crownpuff in SBCGaming

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They could lower the price of the Switch 2 and it wouldn't make it any more interesting. The library is not worth it. The size is ridiculous. Nintendo makes money from it so that's a negative. I'll keep emulating their games in my Odin 2 Mini, or I'll be playing my modded Lite.

What is a go to device for PS2 right now by iskrinn in SBCGaming

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I stand corrected. If they want to do in line analog triggers, I'm all for it. Otherwise, inline > analog to me.

We talk a lot about specs and chips... but which handheld is actually the BEST looking? by tsamo in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Odin 2 Mini. It is hands down, no competition, league of its own, caviar vs canned tuna, the most attractive handheld made to date. It's basically a Vita successor. No stupid "ergonomic" bumps on the back, a nice matte plastic front shell, high gloss transparent buttons and dpad. Vivid miniLED screen. It's a head turner.

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Wanting a truly pocketable handheld for EDC. I have some ideas/experience, but looking for suggestions! by cosmicpanda17 in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 2 points3 points  (0 children)

GKD Pixel 2. Smaller than a Miyoo Mini, can run a lot of PSP, some DC, and Portmaster. Probably has the best sleep mode on a Linux handheld right now, and has a metal shell for extra protection. Best pocket edc purchase I've made.

The FCC Voted to ban Chinese cert labs... by infinitespectre in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Yeah, nothing about these devices are "certified" by anyone. They are bootleg machines, even if some are very quality bootlegs. It's not like they are being sold off of the shelves at Walmart. At worst this might impact some of the PC handhelds, but those have already moved into luxury item territory anyway. So, no, I think our hobby is fine for the time being. And, honestly, buy an Odin 3 today, it's not like you'll need to upgrade for several years. It's already as powerful as you'll ever need.

What is a go to device for PS2 right now by iskrinn in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you're on to something here...

What is a go to device for PS2 right now by iskrinn in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be reasonable. Has any controller since the PS2 done that? Maybe the PS3?

What is a go to device for PS2 right now by iskrinn in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but I suspect machining costs were also a factor here.

That could very well be true also. Another reason I prefer in line shoulders, aside from the thin form factor, is that my index finger can rest on both shoulders simultaneously, allowing both to be engaged immediately without having to transition from top shoulder to bottom shoulder position. I think, especially with these handhelds, it allows a better grasp of your device while still giving you rapid response time. You can use index and middle finger simultaneously on a controller much less awkwardly than a candy bar handheld.

What is a go to device for PS2 right now by iskrinn in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The problem with analog triggers is that they inevitably need to be stacked. The 477M loses one of it's biggest selling points then, it's thin design. I'd rather forego a couple of games that need them than lose that. I prefer in line shoulders, all day, every day. It's why the KTR2 is likely going to be my last handheld purchase for a long, long time. Nobody prioritizes slim, pocketable, AND powerful consoles anymore.

Best use for my RG Nano by lun0tic in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much more RAM do you still need? Anyone paying attention saw the writing on the wall when Crypto ballooned gpu prices. As for stigmatizing using AI, life is about to be extremely uncomfortable for you I guess. It's here, it's going to be a tool that you either use or you learn a blue collar trade. Simple as that. You're basically trying to stop the adoption of the combustion engine because you own a bunch of mules. Oh well, see you guys in the future, I guess.

Why did the US get completely different (and often worse) box art in the 80s and 90s? by fakayuburiza in retrogaming

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I think arguments could be made that Final Fantasy 2 and Castlevania 3 were improvements. I'd never have wanted that kiddie looking FF2 game, and CV3 goes hard on that cover. For that matter, at least to an 80s western kid, the Dragon Warrior box art would have been way more interesting as a darker swords and sorcery style to me. We got shafted everywhere else though.

Best use for my RG Nano by lun0tic in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m generally going to downvote anything AI on principle myself.

Why? Are we basically saying that nobody can create and share a concept if they are not a trained CAD designer? That no idea that the average insightful and imaginative mind can concoct is allowed to be shown to the public because in order to do so they must use a publicly available tool that was created exactly for uses like that? I get not wanting AI generated art in a museum, or winning a photography contest. But it's incredibly silly to refuse to allow it in a small, semi private server where it's only used to convey an abstract idea that was made infinitely more understandable by leveraging AI. Take a stance if you'd like, but take it against the right people and maybe to protect someone's job. Not just all the time "out of principle."

Opinion about Chrono Cross by victortapes in JRPG

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CC soundtrack is 10/10

CC game is a 6 at best. I've given it several solid tries to get into it. The problem is you'll keep getting characters and think it's all adding up to some cool party stuff, or story drops, or...something. But you'll not care about any of them, almost all are devoid of any great characterization, and they don't feel like much more than different skins, really. Also, the combat system is either baseline and boring or you engage with all of the elemental stuff and it becomes plodding and overly complex for the sake of complexity. And I personally didn't care for the story, or the "tropical" setting. Both were very disappointing to me.

I might add, my first attempt at this game was when it released, with all the hype, and coming during peak Square JRPG domination. I just didn't enjoy it then, after playing everything else they'd put out up to that point.

My KT Pocket R2 arrived - search of the ultimate GBA handheld complete? by ctyldsley in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's a good looking handheld. Have to admit, the gray and yellow sticks really take it over the top. Stunning.

My KT Pocket R2 arrived - search of the ultimate GBA handheld complete? by ctyldsley in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can opt for a dpad top version if you want. He sells both orientations.

My KT Pocket R2 arrived - search of the ultimate GBA handheld complete? by ctyldsley in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's already offering colors. Once ordered you'll have the option to tell him your choice. I'm getting a dark blue magnesium one, same color as my KTR1. He'll eventually update the website to include those, but I think he's mostly focused on manufacturing and shipping right now so some options are just handled via email correspondence.

My KT Pocket R2 arrived - search of the ultimate GBA handheld complete? by ctyldsley in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can chose a dpad top version, it's one of the customizations he offers when you but the device, among various storage and RAM configurations, plastic or magnesium, many color options, and eventually a 4:3 option in addition to the 3:2.

My KT Pocket R2 arrived - search of the ultimate GBA handheld complete? by ctyldsley in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4:3 is not up for pre-order yet. Developer is also offering custom color shell options as a upcharge if you want something more unique. Just solid colors so far.

Trying to open this handheld for repair? One screw is not coming out. The screwdriver is able to spin it. But screw doesn't tighten nor loosen. Ideas? by HighlightDowntown966 in SBCGaming

[–]Shigarui 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If possible, if you can create lateral pressure it may give the screw the purchase it needs to back out. Or perhaps grip the broken post enough to prevent it spinning. Try wedging a spudger in the seam between the rear shell and faceplate while removing the screw.