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What first emulation handheld would you recommend? (discuss.tchncs.de)
submitted 1 month ago by Karcinogen@discuss.tchncs.de to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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I've been enjoying Pokemon Black 2 on my DSi XL, but I'm looking for something that can emulate other systems.

Performance wise, I'm looking for something that can play 3DS/2DS games. I'll play only a handful of games to relive my childhood before moving onto other systems. I'm skipping the AYN Thor since in the long run, I'll be playing mostly single screen games.

I really want something portable and pocketable, but putting it in my school bag is an option.

It needs to have good battery life. I play for only a couple of hours a day, just in between college classes, but I would like for it to last a few days.

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[–] Auster@thebrainbin.org 2 points 1 month ago

If not, only other pocket system I'm familiar with for emulation is the PS Vita, but given being from the same generation as the 3DS, the most it can run is Saturn (emulator got dropped from Retroarch so maybe not ideal?), PS1 (through emulator and native support in the PSP mode) and some PC games through source ports (and heavy graphical downgrades when needed).