N+ Digi Dock - DIY Modular SBC Handheld First Look + Developer Interview
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- Опубліковано 26 січ 2020
- The N+ Digi Dock is arguably one of the most unique devices that I've seen in a very long time. The design philosophy of creating a handheld with good components that can essentially be upgraded by a user for years to come is a huge departure from the current life cycle of many handhelds in this space. I got my hands on an N+ Digi Dock a few months ago and I've been meaning to do a proper overview of the unit. In the same way that I did with the Z Pocket Game, this showcase also features an exclusive interview with the developer of this device, Wang Fu.
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I respect this man. It started all as an hobby for him and he created something revolutionary. It's sad that he can't show his wonderful work to the rest of the world freely, because i think this would be a successful (and life changer for him) kickstarter project
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@@TakiUdon I'm really glad! Wish him the best of luck from me!
@@francescobigblak why is that he cant start a kickstarter for this??
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@@hereticsshallbecleansed7245 ohh i see :(
This handheld has that "executive level" of quality and craftsmanship. I look forward to hearing and seeing more as you progress with it and having the parts avail. to you for upgrade. Cheers!
I'm from the 80's and the effort and hard work that the creator has put into this device really connects to retro gamers; from the design to the uniqueness & upgradability. It's an awesome handheld! We, your international friends applaud your genius creativity & ingenuity.
What an impressive device. I like its developer's vision.
Plus one. The dev is my hero.
Thank you for this video Taki and please pass along my excitement about this project. I was born in 1980 and I am absolutely ecstatic about getting ahold of one of these devices. I can already see this being a part of my everyday carry items. Good luck from America!
Thanks for these reviews Taki. It's pretty cool to have an insider's look at these things and that you get to share the developer's vision. So much heart is going into these things that we don't even think about. Makes you really think about what you discard so easily. I still have a V1 Bittboy and an original LDK handheld and they still have their uses. I'm on pause with buying any new devices for now. There's too much activity but I'm watching.
Wow, those L and R are actually really cool. I've never thought about that, one shoulder button having two inputs. I feel those could totally be improved.
Mad respect for the creator, you barely get to hear from a creator in this perspective. I especially like when he talks about getting a proper battery for the system.
Most manufacturers just slap something together and call it a day. Not even thinking about the issues that their consumer might face when buying it. Him thinking about our safety while using such a device, is what keeps my hopes up that there are still good people in this world who just want to share their creativity with us. I own a switch but am into handhelds, and was considering getting a retro handheld. This would without a doubt be my first choice when I do make that leap.
Big ups to you too taki, for shining the light on people like him. Your vids have such a simplistic quality, no big bells and whistles. This is how it's supposed to be done. Cheers to you my good sir
Fantastic handheld. Thanks Taki for this nice video! Also, congrats to the conceptor, tell him to keep on the good work and this device will be truly awesome, mostly with R2/L2 button added.
Thank you for doing this. You really understand the passion and i have for you ultimate respect. Best of luck and i really hope i can enjoy your product someday. Thank you Taki for bringing this to us.
Amazing looking device. Keep up the amazing work. I look forward to every video you produce.
I've been eagerly looking forward to a possible International release since the first video that you made talking about this awesome handheld! It's very refreshing to know that there are still people in this world that take pride in what they do! Tell the developer that I very much look forward to him releasing this Internationally and to keep doing what he's doing! Cheers!
Really nice that you were able to have developer commentary, there's so many videos on the Chinese gaming handhelds out there but this is a first I've seen where we've heard directly from someone making the hardware!
I was looking for more information on that project for the past month and assumed it would stay a small scale run, but this is great news. This looks like the perfect retro handheld and I am looking forward to the international release!
i'll be back for the full upgrade vid. big thanks to the creator of device! i really want one!!
If this ever gets released for the international market, I'm going to make sure to pick one up. I love the look and upgradability of this device.
Seems like a promising project, I will definitely have my eyes open for the western release
Taki, I want to thank you for your channel and highlighting the Chinese handheld market from the perspective of a native. As an engineer, the dveeloper's work is very impressive! Stay safe out there!
Now THIS looks nice. I look forward to seeing future iterations of it. I'm still waiting for that one perfect device that I can use for most of my emulation needs until I'm too old to play.
This man has my undying respect! I wish more people built with longevity in mind. This deserves to be a fully commercial product it's so nice. If I ever somehow meet this person I'll be sure to let him know how awesome he is!
its nice to se a developer that really has passion for his project, also i will buy this i think
All of the compromises here are as close to ideal as you can get. Thinkpad nub-lookin' second control stick is inspired, and I love the idea behind the shoulders (at least for the generations of games this system can run). Handsome, too.
Only big problem for me would be all the ports on the side; I'd be sweating into them 24/7. But yk, for modularity and people who don't have weird faucet hands, this looks so fresh.
I would love to hear more quotes/interviews. My favorite part of your videos is how you view these as more than products for your entertainment but devices made with love with specific audiences in mind, made by people.
I can't stop watching this video. I'm so excited for the Digi Dock!
Wao Taki I am really impressed by the words of the manufacturer. It is a handheld specially made for a generation that he knows will appreciate it. Actually the handheld looks amazing and the game play too. Thanks for this video.
Taki be safe from coronavirus
He doesn't sound like he is 60 years old, so he is probably safe.
@@antoniorsoftware(Revised) The coronavirus is *similar* to the flu. It will only kill those who already has a weak immune system or are generally old, but the coronavirus spreads faster than it.
corona virus is boomer poison only.
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Really impressed by the work and philosophy of this project. Looking forward with hope for the international version. Hope he will have a shop on aliexpress or dhgate or elsewhere because it's difficult to use taobao. Keep up the good work and thanks Taki Udon for the discover :)
Amazing product, exactly what the handheld gaming community needs. Bravo and can't wait for the next version
this is the best looking handheld among others that you've reviewed. i want one.
Now THIS is a console I would make a real effort to buy. Just the fact that I can upgrade this device at a low cost allows me to mold my mobile gaming device to my ever-changing interests and never feel like it's just getting too old to play any more. The creator deserves all the credit for creating a mobile gaming device that can last without falling behind the times. I eagerly await the International Version :)
holy god every minute i spend watching those reviews your channel surprise me with more and more impressive devices. This developer is such a inspiring people! I love when a developer share their personal toughts about stuff, and it shows their passion for what they are doing. And let me say i'm very impressed with this one so far... Its gettin harder and harder to choose only one portable device from china. There's people here like Wang Fu that truly make me impressed xD
Thanks for your content!
Thank you Taki for this review. Looks amazing. I’m also waiting for your opinion on the odroid go advance. Cheers.
I dig some of those design choices by the dev far as the interface components go. Personally I'd love to see all red buttons and direction inputs. Think that'd set the whole thing off. Great vid as always Taki!
This a beautifully designed device. Curious to see more.
This is a really incredible device I have high Hope's for this one. Can you do a emulation test as to what it can and cannot do ? I believe you did on previously but I'm unsure
I love his design philosophy. I will definitely buy the international version.
It’s nice to see creators put care and heart into what they make instead of mass produced garbage
I have the Pi 4 version and I love it! I've seen a teaser video of a new handheld that Serious Play is working on. Of course I will be trying to get my grubby little hands on this new handheld.
This thing is perfect and exactly what I have been wanting for a Raspberry Pi 4!
I really enjoyed the commentary by Mr. Fu. He had a really interesting perspective on who this is aimed at. I especially enjoyed how he said, "As we get older we buy things we barely use". And that couldn't be more true. I'm finding myself guilty of the same thing even as someone in their mid-20s. Still trying to decide on what device I should go for. 250 is kinda steep for me for just emulation.
The interview made this whole video!!!!
I have been wanting to buy one of these handhelds but there all shit in my opinion.. this really is the best I’ve seen so far.
I will definitely be buying a international version!!!!
I think I'm going to have to keep an eye open for this improved international version, looks really nice, especially for the price. A little bulkier than my preferred emulation portables, but the fact that it has a huge amount of functionality and is upgradable makes this less of an issue.
This looks to be an amazing piece of kit. If he could do a version with a full sized right analog and separate shoulder buttons it would even greater. Maybe even 6 face buttons.
Very interesting, both the device and the interview! The interviews are a unique angle in the industry that I really appreciate. I agree completely with regards to collecting, but not having time to play in between chasing the next best thing. This is definitely a great solution. I’ll keep an eye on the international version. Also I was surprised that he uses legit Sony batteries for safety. It seems like these manufacturers don’t even care a little about battery quality or safety. I need to get the battery replaced on my GPD Micro PC like many others, and it’s not even a year old.
This thing looks absolutely magnificent, quite possibly the very best homebrew handheld I've seen yet, I'd love to snag one of these badboys but the $250+ price is way out of my price-range --- though that's not to say it's not worth it :D The screen, buttons, build quality, and expandability are mighty impressive.
Can't wait to see more news about this handheld and how it can be compatible to the Pi4 in the future.
Hope to see coverage of the digi dock 2.👍
Sold.
It would also be interesting to see it function as a display and controller with an external device (SBC, game console, PC).
I too want to use my Pi4 Or Latte Panda in a handheld, I can't wait for the International version of the Digi Dock to launch
Come on Taki we need a teardown video on this console , have a tinkerboard and I wouldn't mind a look inside how stuff fits
I never wanted a retro handheld this bad. Best by far for functionality. Nice placement of the right analog stick. This was the problem with the RG350
Subbed. Thanks for sharing this wonderful retro curio with us. I have my cash ready and waiting just let me know when and how! tobao listings are out of stock :(
Great looking console and I love the quality!Can’t wait to see a raspberry pi 4 version. Then I will buy it!
You can upgrade to rpi 4 B
What I like about this is that it's quite large. I enjoy my RG300, but all the recent handhelds have been quite tiny.
Yeah, if I were to get this, it'd be because of its size.
Get a switch. Its massive
Gorgeous product.
All it needs now are L2 R2 shoulder buttons and an aluminium housing ;-)
JBL Asutavario - it does have L2 and R2 buttons
@@HypocritesExposd Wowzers! I missed that. Thanks for the correction 💪
It should be great a review of Odroid Go Advance. Your videos are amazing!!! Thanks
Armored Core might be a pain to play with those shoulder buttons, but I'm definitely interested to see what your review of it will be like when the micro HDMI adapter comes out.
this is a beautiful headheld, i would buy 2 or 3 instanstly if it was updated to the most powerful Pi board
Combining the shoulder buttons together like that is fucking genius. It looks better because it takes up less space and I bet it takes a lot of the issues of reaching over to take the R2 or L2 on some other devices
This is very similar to something I have been trying to build but got stuck on the casing aspect having bought a screen that was arguably too big. I think that if the next version had a more rounded profile to the top corners where the shoulder buttons are it would be more comfortable to hold. Another suggested improvement would be to use thinner shoulder buttons so that it could have a second set for games that would use them. That or a second set of buttons could be installed around the back where your fingers would rest. Otherwise this seems like a pretty neat unit and I would be interested if it became available outside of China.
Holy crap this thing looks awesome and i love the developer's philosophy behind creating the handheld.
@Taki Udon, how easy is it to map the psp nub? For example to the c buttons in N64?
Thumbs up to the developer
Looks interesting. Looks perfect for Steam In-Home streaming or Moonlight.
Some random thoughts:
It would be interesting to see if it was possible to add a 802.11AD/AY (WiGig adapter to enable wireless HDMI docking. There are USB 3.0 WiGig adapters out there.
Just Imagine placing the device next to your TV and it displays the image on the TV through a WiGig dock.
As for the layout I would add a button next to the right analog stick and just map it to R3, or add an analog stick like the one on the left. For the L2 and R2 I would probably prefer an actual set of separate buttons, but they wouldn't HAVE to be on the top, you could put them up in the right corner like the black and white buttons on the original Xbox "duke" controller. You could also put them on the back.
I love the look and concept of this device and I would love to own one. Sadly I haven't seen or heard anything new about this since this video came out. Any updates on this or further information?
There are references to a very online and preorders but none of those look like they're actually live.
It is a great device, but the price is really on accordance with such a niche product. I hope the people that can afford it do support this man.
This is really cool, a bit thicc, but it is worth every bit!
Daaaamn! China is hustlin' with these retro handhelds.
Been holding out on buying any handheld until they use the Pi 4. This is going to be great
Ayyy he’s back.
The struggle is real rn in China
Great review and amazing device. I live in England, can you buy them?, I can't understand the link you kindly provided.
This is really cool and I want one, but it would be even cooler if there was a Switch-like dock that you could plug this into when you're not on the go. That might seem redundant looking at the full size HDMI and USB ports, but it's nice to have a way to just drop something on a charger/HDMI in a single fluid motion and move to the couch with a Bluetooth controller.
Weird solution for L2/R2 sticks, but why not - if it works I would like to try this console :)
How is the HDMI output? Do you need config changes to use it or just “plug & play”? Have you considered disconnecting the fan and lowering the overclock -if any? Does it need drivers for the screen / controls or is it HDMI and normal keyboard emulation without driver?
Come, o mighty international version!
Ok so now I want this and the PS2P 😭
Really nice. A bit bulky, but if it comes with a processor able to run systems like n64, Saturn or dreamcast quite decently, it will be totally worth it.
Looks nice
I hope one day they will make something like this but with tablet pc style hardware in it. It doesn't have to play GTAV or even Crysis but there are a ton of older PC games and even some newer low spec games that I'd love to play on the go. Stuff like Slay the Spire and Void bastards should work fine on low power hardware, but I'd also like to play things like Diablo 2, Evil Genius, Anachronox, Alpha Centauri, No One Lives Forever, etc etc etc on the go. I could use something like joy2key to map a joystick to mouse movements and keyboard presses.
You are doing such an amazing service for the gaming community and bringing together the people of China to the world, Taki. I would have never known there was such a passion for the DIY game console building scene in China if it wasn't for you. I have so much respect for their passion. I really wish they had more freedom to express what they are doing, but you are doing a great job helping them get the word out. That is a very commendable thing you are doing.
What is the difference between the two versions on the store? Any details about the international version?
This looks exactly how I want a handheld to look as an adult. Too many others look like toys.
Any idea when there will be more of these available? With only 100 available it probably sold out in hours...
My biggest aspiration for this would be a Ryzen handheld, or some similar x86 SBC powerful enough for upscaled PS2 emulation on windows.
Stuff like this is inspiring me to make my own, and "do it right". Good stuff, but falls a little short for me, as with everything else.
What do you think of the Odroid GO Advance?
do you think an atomic pi would be able to be intergrated into this console? i have one thats been laying around for a while now, and i've been wanting to do something productive with it (mostly to play emulators, and fallout new vegas on a pocket handheld)
if not would the latte panda fit well?
Taki, I am looking to buy a handheld emulator, I was really interested in the Super Retro but no shoulder buttons kind of ruin it for me. Is there another affordable handheld that can play PS1 and N64 roms well that's easy to set up?
Very interesting
I want one!!! When? Pi 4 available with it when released? Price point? #shutupandtakemymoney
taki hi there, incredible channel btw you have a fan here!, i just wanted to ask you that if there's other place where i can buy this console cause in the link you have on the description says OUT OF STOCK :( please let me know, cheers :)
I think he took them out of stock because he found it difficult to ship products during the outbreak.
@@TakiUdon thanks for the reply :) do you think that after all of this has past he will have them back in stock?
@@andreelnpc yeah, of course. He's trying to build a company out of these devices.
@@TakiUdon thanks for the information mate I hope you're doing ok :) i'll be waiting then and once again awsome channel 🙏🔝
Whats the hardware of this device? When we can buy it and how much will cost? Great video as always!
Mine is powered by a 3b+, but you can put a ton of stuff in this. The next version will probably be powered by a M5 stick.
the chinese maker community is so next level, the access to rapid prototyping in shenzhen is ridiculous
Great project great mab
Great!! Where can I order one? The link above is broken.
I'd buy it.
Give us an IPS screen upgrade and I'll be all over it.
He's using a 5inch IPS screen
In stead of 4 shoulder buttons have 6 action buttons zyxabc, like the mega drive, this would be much easier to implement.
Shame it's only through taobao. Is it sold anywhere else? I'm not natively Chinese,can't navigate the site too well, and not even sure if they ship to other parts of the world.
Can you tell me how
Much this device is (approximately) in US dollars please? I don’t know what the translation is via the Chinese page you listed. Thanks in advance and I love your reviews and your channel. You provide us with an invaluable service. Thank you!
The 3b+ powered version that I have here sells for $250
Needs ergo end caps/handles. Otherwise seems like a great form factor.
I want to order but it's hard to navigate the site in Chinese. There seems to be two models? What are the differences?
This looks fantastic actually. High quality build. Big screen with a resolution that is perfect for just about everything. (800x480 allows 3x scaling of GBA,2x scaling of all 240p systems,3x scaling of GB/GBC/GG with decent screen sizes) Although in this video he seems to just use full screen bilinear stretching for everything. Which doesn't look good at all. Enable integer scaling in Lakka.
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