What's your latest tech purchase?

[wNotyarD]

Because, why not?....

Also called the "for science" approach

 

[INSTG8R]

PS3 Slim Disk Edition. Just watching Constantine on BD while I wait for Detroit Beyond Human to download I also picked up the new Media Remote because I’ll us it most. Don’t know that I to a bit simple and not very ergonomic

 

[nomdeplume]

1mm Thermal Grizzly and 1.5mm Gelid thermal pads for a long overdue replacement in GPU.

 

[GerKNG]

Checking out Apple for the first time since 2009. (iPhone 15 and the new Air Pods 4)

 

[Ruru]

Finally bought a PocketStation, coming from Japan

better 25 years later than never.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

Just got this Proarc EM03, apparently they are pretty good.

 

[Chomiq]

PS3 Slim Disk Edition. Just watching Constantine on BD while I wait for Detroit Beyond Human to download I also picked up the new Media Remote because I’ll us it most. Don’t know that I to a bit simple and not very ergonomic View attachment 368083

That PS3 looking mighty well

 

[Kodehawa]

Couldn't help but notice AMD-V is turned off or not enabled in the OS per your screenshot.

Yeah oops, ty.

 

[AusWolf]

Anbernic RG35XX Plus. A bit on the small side, but it's pretty nice. Bonus points for naming the game!


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What's that? I've never heard of it.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

Anbernic RG35XX Plus. A bit on the small side, but it's pretty nice. Bonus points for naming the game!


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The scouring, fire emblem?

 

[lexluthermiester]

What's that? I've never heard of it.

ANBERNIC RG35XX Plus

Technical specifications Color Transparent black/Gray/ White Screen 3.5-inch IPS full viewing angle, OCA full lamination/ 640*480 CPU H700 quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.5GHz frequency GPU Dual- core G31 MP2 RAM LPDDR4 1GB Storage 64GB TF/MicroSD System Linux 64-bit WIFI/Bluetooth 2.4/5G WIFI...

anbernic.com

Very cool device. I agree with Frick though, it's a little on the small side. It's supposed to mimic the look and feel of the Gameboy, and that it does well.
At $60ish it's still a great deal.

Personally, I prefer this one;

Retroid Pocket 4/4Pro Handheld

Retroid Pocket 4/4Pro Specifications & Features: RP4 Pro:CPU: 4*A78@2.6GHz 4*A55@2.0 GHz GPU: G77 MC9@836MHzRAM: 8GB LPDDR4xStorage: 128GB UFS 3.1 + TF Card SlotOS: Android 13 RP4:CPU: 2*A78@2.4GHz + 6*A55@2.0GHzGPU: G68 MC4@900MHzRAM: 4GB LPDDR4xStorage: 128GB UFS 3.1 + TF Card SlotOS: Android...

www.goretroid.com

Better form-factor, full Android and better specs. Granted, $185 too. To me worth it.

 

[Apocalypsee]

ANBERNIC RG35XX Plus

Technical specifications Color Transparent black/Gray/ White Screen 3.5-inch IPS full viewing angle, OCA full lamination/ 640*480 CPU H700 quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.5GHz frequency GPU Dual- core G31 MP2 RAM LPDDR4 1GB Storage 64GB TF/MicroSD System Linux 64-bit WIFI/Bluetooth 2.4/5G WIFI...

anbernic.com

Very cool device. I agree with Frick though, it's a little on the small side. It's supposed to mimic the look and feel of the Gameboy, and that it does well.
At $60ish it's still a great deal.

It is small, I have the H (Horizontal version) despite my small Asian hand it feel cramped, if you play shoulder button as well (like Gran Turismo 2 manual transmission) its gonna be hell to change gear because L2/R2 is on inner side, even if it raised slightly over L1/R1 you still gonna misclick. It's good for casual play, and plays PS1 games fluently, furthermore the native 640x480 makes it perfect to run PS1 games with no black border. I wanted to buy the RG40 with 4 inch screen but the button is still the same, it would be better if it uses PS controller button size and spacing. Pics as comparison.

 

[AusWolf]

ANBERNIC RG35XX Plus

Technical specifications Color Transparent black/Gray/ White Screen 3.5-inch IPS full viewing angle, OCA full lamination/ 640*480 CPU H700 quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.5GHz frequency GPU Dual- core G31 MP2 RAM LPDDR4 1GB Storage 64GB TF/MicroSD System Linux 64-bit WIFI/Bluetooth 2.4/5G WIFI...

anbernic.com

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Very cool device. I agree with Frick though, it's a little on the small side. It's supposed to mimic the look and feel of the Gameboy, and that it does well.
At $60ish it's still a great deal.

It looks like there's no UK/EU delivery. Oh well.

 

[Space Lynx]

It is small, I have the H (Horizontal version) despite my small Asian hand it feel cramped, if you play shoulder button as well (like Gran Turismo 2 manual transmission) its gonna be hell to change gear because L2/R2 is on inner side, even if it raised slightly over L1/R1 you still gonna misclick. It's good for casual play, and plays PS1 games fluently, furthermore the native 640x480 makes it perfect to run PS1 games with no black border. I wanted to buy the RG40 with 4 inch screen but the button is still the same, it would be better if it uses PS controller button size and spacing. Pics as comparison.

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I will never understand the designs on these handhelds, that looks like it would destroy my wrists when using the analog sticks.

that's one reason I love my Deck OLED, its big don't get me wrong, but damn it fits my hands perfect

 

[lexluthermiester]

It looks like there's no UK/EU delivery. Oh well.

See edit above, the Retroid 4Pro is my pick. However, there's also this one;

Retroid Pocket 2S Handheld

Retroid Pocket 2S Features: CPU:2*A75@1.8G/6*A55@1.8G, GPU: Mali G52MC2@614MHz Support Android 11 Support 3.5 inch touch screen (4:3), 640x480@60fps Support 480p HDMI Support 3+32GB / 4+128GB eMCP Analogue L2/R2 and 3D hall sticks 4000mAh battery Includes newest official game launcher and...

www.goretroid.com

Just as capable, full Android and ships to the UK.

There's also the Retroid Pocket 3, which is a step up and worth it.

Retroid Pocket 3+ Handheld

Retroid Pocket 3+ Specifications & Features: Processor: Unisoc Tiger T618 CPU: 2*A75@2.0GHz + 6*A55@2.0GHz GPU: Mali G52 MC2@850MHz DRAM: 4GB LPDDR4x@1866MHz（3733Mbps） Storage: 128GB eMMC 5.1 Touch screen: 4.7 inch, 750x1334@60fps, 450nits OS: Android 11 Interface: 720p Micro HDMI + 3.5mm Audio...

www.goretroid.com

Also ships to the UK.

 

[Space Lynx]

See edit above, the Retroid 4Pro is my pick. However, there's also this one;

Retroid Pocket 2S Handheld

Retroid Pocket 2S Features: CPU:2*A75@1.8G/6*A55@1.8G, GPU: Mali G52MC2@614MHz Support Android 11 Support 3.5 inch touch screen (4:3), 640x480@60fps Support 480p HDMI Support 3+32GB / 4+128GB eMCP Analogue L2/R2 and 3D hall sticks 4000mAh battery Includes newest official game launcher and...

www.goretroid.com

Just as capable, full Android and ships to the UK.

There's also the Retroid Pocket 3, which is a step up and worth it.

Retroid Pocket 3+ Handheld

Retroid Pocket 3+ Specifications & Features: Processor: Unisoc Tiger T618 CPU: 2*A75@2.0GHz + 6*A55@2.0GHz GPU: Mali G52 MC2@850MHz DRAM: 4GB LPDDR4x@1866MHz（3733Mbps） Storage: 128GB eMMC 5.1 Touch screen: 4.7 inch, 750x1334@60fps, 450nits OS: Android 11 Interface: 720p Micro HDMI + 3.5mm Audio...

www.goretroid.com

Also ships to the UK.

Had a look at the colors, and as I expected Clear Purple is sold out. That nostalgia hits hard. Honestly always loved those translucent purple Nintendo's. If Steam Deck 2 comes in a translucent purple, I am going to lose my mind.

I know you can mod a translucent purple, but it requires a bit of work with the screen removal and I am not brave enough, so yeah official only for me so I don't mess anything up.

 

[Frick]

It looks like there's no UK/EU delivery. Oh well.

I bought mine on AliExpress. I bought that specifically because it said it ships from France, but it didn't, it shipped from China.

The scouring, fire emblem?

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, for the GBA. Well spotted.

ANBERNIC RG35XX Plus

Technical specifications Color Transparent black/Gray/ White Screen 3.5-inch IPS full viewing angle, OCA full lamination/ 640*480 CPU H700 quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.5GHz frequency GPU Dual- core G31 MP2 RAM LPDDR4 1GB Storage 64GB TF/MicroSD System Linux 64-bit WIFI/Bluetooth 2.4/5G WIFI...

anbernic.com

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Very cool device. I agree with Frick though, it's a little on the small side. It's supposed to mimic the look and feel of the Gameboy, and that it does well.
At $60ish it's still a great deal.

Personally, I prefer this one;

Retroid Pocket 4/4Pro Handheld

Retroid Pocket 4/4Pro Specifications & Features: RP4 Pro:CPU: 4*A78@2.6GHz 4*A55@2.0 GHz GPU: G77 MC9@836MHzRAM: 8GB LPDDR4xStorage: 128GB UFS 3.1 + TF Card SlotOS: Android 13 RP4:CPU: 2*A78@2.4GHz + 6*A55@2.0GHzGPU: G68 MC4@900MHzRAM: 4GB LPDDR4xStorage: 128GB UFS 3.1 + TF Card SlotOS: Android...

www.goretroid.com

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Better form-factor, full Android and better specs. Granted, $185 too. To me worth it.

I looked at those kinds of consoles too, but I felt the joysticks would get in the way. I'm mostly interested in stuff up to the GBA and SNES/Mega Drive era stuff so joysticks wouldn't really be needed.

 

[lexluthermiester]

I'm mostly interested in stuff up to the GBA and SNES/Mega Drive era stuff so joysticks wouldn't really be needed.

Exactly what that device is aimed toward, so it's a perfect selection in that regard.

Had a look at the colors, and as I expected Clear Purple is sold out. That nostalgia hits hard. Honestly always loved those translucent purple Nintendo's. If Steam Deck 2 comes in a translucent purple, I am going to lose my mind.

I know you can mod a translucent purple, but it requires a bit of work with the screen removal and I am not brave enough, so yeah official only for me so I don't mess anything up.

Maybe here?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256806402861939.html

Just select Clear Purple and you should be able to get it.

 

[AusWolf]

See edit above, the Retroid 4Pro is my pick. However, there's also this one;

Retroid Pocket 2S Handheld

Retroid Pocket 2S Features: CPU:2*A75@1.8G/6*A55@1.8G, GPU: Mali G52MC2@614MHz Support Android 11 Support 3.5 inch touch screen (4:3), 640x480@60fps Support 480p HDMI Support 3+32GB / 4+128GB eMCP Analogue L2/R2 and 3D hall sticks 4000mAh battery Includes newest official game launcher and...

www.goretroid.com

Just as capable, full Android and ships to the UK.

There's also the Retroid Pocket 3, which is a step up and worth it.

Retroid Pocket 3+ Handheld

Retroid Pocket 3+ Specifications & Features: Processor: Unisoc Tiger T618 CPU: 2*A75@2.0GHz + 6*A55@2.0GHz GPU: Mali G52 MC2@850MHz DRAM: 4GB LPDDR4x@1866MHz（3733Mbps） Storage: 128GB eMMC 5.1 Touch screen: 4.7 inch, 750x1334@60fps, 450nits OS: Android 11 Interface: 720p Micro HDMI + 3.5mm Audio...

www.goretroid.com

Also ships to the UK.

These look awesome! If I didn't have a Steam Deck incoming for Christmas, I'd get one right away.

 

[Frick]

These look awesome! If I didn't have a Steam Deck incoming for Christmas, I'd get one right away.

Different use cases I think. Mine is exclusively for retro gaming.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

I bought mine on AliExpress. I bought that specifically because it said it ships from France, but it didn't, it shipped from China.


Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, for the GBA. Well spotted.


I looked at those kinds of consoles too, but I felt the joysticks would get in the way. I'm mostly interested in stuff up to the GBA and SNES/Mega Drive era stuff so joysticks wouldn't really be needed.

I just use a DS with a supercard DSone i for mainly GBA/DS/snes roms

 

[AusWolf]

Different use cases I think. Mine is exclusively for retro gaming.

Does it have a Game Boy Advance emulator? It'd be great for some Pokémon Leaf Green / Fire Red.

 

[micropage7]

Does that count that I bought 4x CR2032 batteries?

I have few motherboards (+ PS2) with dead CMOS battery

CMOS battery usually last long, except when you unlucky

 

[Frick]

I just use a DS with a supercard DSone i for mainly GBA/DS/snes roms

Yeah I was looking into getting like a DS but for one thing they're pretty expensive and homebrewing requires tinkering and as I understand it finding the right version of the console, and at this point there is a LOT of versions.

Does it have a Game Boy Advance emulator? It'd be great for some Pokémon Leaf Green / Fire Red.

You can add any emulator you like to it, it runs a version of ArchLinux iirc. Preloaded with mine was like all the systems.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

Yeah I was looking into getting like a DS but for one thing they're pretty expensive and homebrewing requires tinkering and as I understand it finding the right version of the console, and at this point there is a LOT of versions.


You can add any emulator you like to it, it runs a version of ArchLinux iirc. Preloaded with mine was like all the systems.

Some of the better flashcarts are getting harder to find now too.