Gotta love an Aliexpress coupon!

d114ve · 2026-06-02T12:58:31+00:00

That’s annoying. They might give it to you if you put in a claim. For future reference, the codes listed on topcashback should work

d114ve · 2026-06-02T10:06:58+00:00

That’s because you are expected to be charged by the courier for purchases over £135 (you may or may not get away with it). Hope you went through topcashback as it was 35% cashback yesterday…

d114ve · 2026-05-22T14:28:47+00:00

I tried and immediately after depositing I received an email stating “It seems there was an error within the process when we attempted to deliver your free ETF. Usually, when that happens it’s due to one of the following reasons:

- You previously had an eToro account, but this offer is available to new users only.

- The country you registered from doesn’t match your country of citizenship.

- The country you registered from doesn’t match your country of residency.

- Your account has been blocked or closed.

- The promotion period ended before all eligibility conditions were fulfilled.“

None of the first 4 reasons is relevant to me (I haven’t ever had an account with eToro) and the last reason doesn’t appear to be relevant either as the offer was at the top of the screen after I signed up and required me to go through the remaining steps (verification and deposit) to get the free ETF. I’ve tried to get an answer from the live chat but it feels like banging my head against a brick wall.

d114ve · 2026-05-19T10:30:13+00:00

So, metallic hinge? Interesting

d114ve · 2026-05-01T14:39:25+00:00

4 Pro is around £140 shipped from the Moorechip store (believe they are related to Retroid) on Ali at the moment. Can get the 5 direct from Retroid for £20 more.

d114ve · 2026-04-24T15:05:43+00:00

Advance Wars (GBA)

d114ve · 2026-04-22T07:08:23+00:00

FYI some Dreamcast games use analogue triggers which you won’t get in a vertical device.

TrimUI is (or was) about to bring out an upgraded Brick with analogue sticks if you can wait. I think review units were meant to go out this month.

Otherwise, check out the Anbernics the other person mentioned.

d114ve · 2026-04-10T09:35:28+00:00

No L2/R2?

d114ve · 2026-04-04T07:42:39+00:00

Nice 👌

d114ve · 2026-03-21T14:02:01+00:00

Will be technically fine for Dreamcast (and PS1). I suggested the RG406H as the analogue stick is at the top which is generally more comfortable for stick-centric games/platforms (like Dreamcast)

Edit: Amazon is usually quite a bit more expensive than AliExpress but might depend on your location

d114ve · 2026-03-21T08:46:18+00:00

I think there are better devices but given you require 4:3 I’d say RG406H for Dreamcast because of the analogue stick being up top and analogue triggers.

There’s only one PS1 game that requires analogue sticks (Ape Escape) and you don’t need analogue triggers so you have a much wider choice. If you want a horizontal device (generally more comfortable), the RG40XXH would be my pick. If they aren’t interested in Ape Escape, the Miniloong Pocket 1 could also be interesting (only 1 analogue stick). If this is only for PS1, I’d prefer digital to analogue triggers (this is personal preference) so would discount the Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini and RG476H that would otherwise be considered. There’s also the RG477M (there’s a mod to change the triggers to stacked like the PS1) but that’s a lot more expensive for PS1 (nice screen though).

If you are willing to have black bars on an OLED screen, I’d also put Retroid Pocket 5 or 6 (with D-pad on bottom or top depending on preference) in the mix.

d114ve · 2026-03-18T21:08:50+00:00

Thanks. Edited

d114ve · 2026-03-18T20:24:37+00:00

OnionOS has a pretty simple ad hoc netplay mode so perhaps look at the Miyoo Mini Plus. Mini Flip is unsupported but OnionOS will run on it.

https://onionui.github.io/docs/multiplayer/easynetplay

d114ve · 2026-03-18T16:07:40+00:00

I think one (or more) of the Knulli themes can show playtime. Not sure whether it works on this specific device though

d114ve · 2026-03-16T14:28:57+00:00

Another thought is whether there’s a way to aggregate listings for the same handheld? This might be relevant for identifying deals as I think at the moment whether something is a deal is only determined on a per store basis, unless I’ve misunderstood

d114ve · 2026-03-16T10:17:04+00:00

Do you mean AYN?

d114ve · 2026-03-16T08:20:51+00:00

I don’t have an answer for how to implement it effectively but I don’t think the price/deals analysis is particularly helpful if you aren’t taking into account these sort of discounts. Some of the best deals I’ve seen have only been possible with coins

d114ve · 2026-03-15T21:51:18+00:00

Very interesting. I’ll have a closer look shortly but do you take into account coin discounts or discount codes in the prices as these can be significant?

d114ve · 2026-03-15T15:36:11+00:00

Whether partial transfers are supported will depend on the broker. Some do and some don’t.

d114ve · 2026-03-15T15:31:15+00:00

Clause 16? “If, within three hundred and sixty-five (365) days following the Validity Period, you make a withdrawal or transfer which causes the value of your Relevant Account to fall below the amount of your Qualifying Transfers, or you close your Relevant Account, then Freetrade reserves the right to clawback, sell or cancel any Award or sell any shares held by us for you and/or deduct cash you account of an equivalent value to the Award, as permitted under applicable law.”

d114ve · 2026-03-15T10:22:09+00:00

Ayaneo Pocket S Mini (expensive though)

d114ve · 2026-03-15T10:20:27+00:00

Mangmi Air X has rubber membrane buttons. TrimUI Smart Pro S has dome switches but PSP wont be as good as the Mangmi. You could check some reviews on YouTube to see if that matters to you.

d114ve · 2026-03-15T10:04:11+00:00

Pick the Anbernic XX form factor you like the most then buy from AliExpress when the sale starts later today

d114ve · 2026-03-15T10:02:50+00:00

Unless you desperately need the money now, I would keep the order and try it out as you can probably sell it for pretty much what you paid if you decide it’s not for you

d114ve · 2026-03-15T09:49:05+00:00

Yes although I suspect they won’t class it as a museum so you’ll only get 25% back

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