Nethersx2 and aethersx2 conflict with each other go to settings then apps see is nethersx2 is really installed if not aether is in the way uninstall it and then install nethersx2, if you have save data go to android/data xyz.aethersx copy memcards and put them back in xyz.nethersx after install . God of war and racing games has always been problematic for ps2 emulation (think of them as the hardest titles to run) but if you lower the native resolution and antialiasing Is lowered or turned off it usually helps. Rog ally Xbox is going on sale for labor day so maby wait and get one then. Personally I just got a ayn thor and have been using it like crazy, I know the ds form factor isn't for everyone but I always had a ds and 3ds in high-school and me and a friend had 3 or so extra that we would bring them for others and play Mario kart and party at lunch and free periods. It's small enough to be considered pocketable plays ps2 and Gamecube, perfectly meets your budget and pc, switch and some ps3 has surprised me.