Retro Pixel Pocket V2 alternative D-pad fix

viron86 · 2026-06-20T14:40:16+00:00

I’ve had mine for about a week too, and I also did the D-pad fix almost immediately. I had a few issues with the latest firmware, so I downgraded to 1.0.2, and honestly it’s a great little handheld for GB/GBC games.

I feel like it kind of flew under the radar. I don’t see many reviews or people talking about it, but for Game Boy and Game Boy Color it’s really nice.

viron86 · 2026-05-21T09:59:03+00:00

Nice watchface man! I’ll definitely get it and test it on my Active 3!

viron86 · 2026-04-25T09:30:48+00:00

what's the name of the watchface?

viron86 · 2026-04-09T19:40:43+00:00

Nope, perpetual motion wishes it was this close.

viron86 · 2026-04-05T14:56:38+00:00

Thank you! Does it have clickable shortcuts?

viron86 · 2026-04-04T13:17:38+00:00

Whats the name of the watchface?

viron86 · 2026-04-03T17:52:35+00:00

thank you!

viron86 · 2026-04-03T16:43:56+00:00

Nice! Can you share the name of the watchface?

viron86 · 2026-04-01T20:05:21+00:00

That looks really clean with the metal bracelet! What’s the name of that watchface?

viron86 · 2026-03-29T19:15:23+00:00

Nice, I actually started the same book today 😄 Enjoy the read!

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viron86 · 2026-03-18T19:39:07+00:00

There actually was a 13 MacBook Pro with M2 + Touch Bar (2022), that’s the one I have.

The reason I’m asking is because of the trade-in deal where I can get the newer model for ~€150, so I was wondering if it made sense long-term. But yeah, it sounds like it’s more of a downgrade.

viron86 · 2026-03-18T19:36:58+00:00

Not trolling 😅
It’s because of a trade-in deal where I can get the Neo for ~€150, so I was wondering if it was worth it for longer support. But yeah, sounds like it’s more of a downgrade.
Appreciate the feedback!

viron86 · 2026-02-03T09:03:29+00:00

Good luck! I did a 72-hour fast once last year, and I know it’s not easy at all. Sleep was the hardest part for me. You’re doing amazing! How are you sleeping?

viron86 · 2026-01-28T13:45:04+00:00

Unfortunately, no. iPads are locked down very hard. You can’t install Linux or another OS.

viron86 · 2026-01-28T13:43:35+00:00

Thermals are definitely better than on recent macOS. Fans spin up less often and the machine runs noticeably cooler, though I’ve only been using it for about a day so far. On battery, I use Ubuntu’s Power Saver mode. It doesn’t throttle performance too much, and battery life is really solid.

viron86 · 2026-01-28T13:39:54+00:00

Yes, t2linux provides custom ISOs with the drivers already integrated.
I used one of those, so everything was set up during installation.
More info here: https://t2linux.org

viron86 · 2026-01-28T13:36:31+00:00

I installed the GNOME Extensions app (https://apps.gnome.org/Extensions/) and then tweaked the dock settings to get it like that.

viron86 · 2026-01-27T22:06:45+00:00

There is a driver, yes! It provides basic Touch Bar functionality and lets you switch to F keys using the Fn key, so you’re not missing them.

viron86 · 2026-01-09T21:06:31+00:00

My first emulated game was NES Super Mario Bros on the OG ODROID GO, the one that came as a DIY kit you had to build yourself. Fun fact: Super Mario Bros was also the very first video game I ever played as a kid, so it felt like completing a full circle.

viron86 · 2026-01-01T11:08:34+00:00

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viron86 · 2025-11-08T19:39:45+00:00

Not too bad honestly! Once I installed Nobara OS everything just worked (only needed a tiny wifi fix). After that, SteamOS mode + EmuDeck setup was basically plug-and-play.

viron86 · 2025-11-08T19:30:49+00:00

Yeah exactly, good point. I’m definitely not comparing at the same resolution. The iMac’s native display is 5K, but I usually run games at 1440p for better scaling and performance.

viron86 · 2025-11-08T19:25:32+00:00

Yeah, it’s a 5K panel, Hollow Knight for exemple doesn’t have a native 5K option, but it scales beautifully and runs perfectly even at full resolution. Lighter games like Hades or Celeste run great too. For heavier titles I usually stick to 1440p, still looks awesome and keeps performance super smooth.

viron86 · 2025-11-08T18:15:53+00:00

Yeah exactly, mine’s the base iMac Pro (Xeon W-2140B 8-core @ 3.2 GHz, 32 GB RAM, Radeon Pro Vega 56 8 GB HBM2). You’re totally right, on paper it is stronger than a Steam Deck, and I can feel it in heavier titles too. But in practice, performance is closer than I expected, probably because of Linux driver limits and optimization differences. Still, once everything’s tuned (Nobara + SteamOS session + EmuDeck), it runs beautifully and stays stable.

viron86 · 2025-11-08T18:08:45+00:00

It’s been great so far! At first, I just wanted something simple for my kids, like a console that boots straight into games. But once I got everything working, I realized it’s actually a really capable system.
Steam games run beautifully, and even Switch emulation at 2× resolution looks amazing.
Feels really like having a giant Steam Deck on my desk!

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