Is this the best deal in emulation right now?
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I've been told that the Powkiddy X55 is a great value for what it can handle (N64, DS and PSP emulation). But my experience raises some questions...
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It's crazy seeing how far some of these handhelds have come since just a few years ago
i was getting tired of emulation devices capping out at psx bc the psp could handle all of it.
I dunno on one hand I agree but also this thing should be more powerful than an Ouya that came out a decade ago. Seems about the same based on the emulation.
@@dirediredude Did anyone use the Ouya for emulation? I always thought it was a completely different market. And tbh I think you get way more bang for your buck with better screens and overall ease of use. Especially because their technically cheaper now
@@chilidogs083 yeah that's basically what it became shortly after it launched. Their "marketplace" was pretty slim and after a year or two development slowed down a lot but turns out it was a solid emulation box. Retroarch came with it and you could run everything up to N64/PlayStation without much issue.
@@jennyholiday88PSP could not handle N64 emulation, I remember it was a lot of trouble. Not sure if someone has made a good N64 emulator for PSP after its heyday as a technical showcase but definitely the ports of daedelus64 were so slow.
This was my first physical emulation device that wasn't a PC and I love it so far. I've mainly been using it for GBA, DS, and the occasional simple PSP titles like Patapon. It just feels better to me to play handheld games with a handheld instead of on my PC. I can't explain it. Maybe it's nostalgic or something.
Same
Makes sense. Some games just click in your hands. Lots of puzzle/rythem games i feel play great natively on handheld.
Zero latency on handheld. I can't play rhythm games on TV
Why not use phone with ds4 controller?
@@daorkykid biggest thing is battery life of my phone is precious, and for the price, this gives me a dedicated device for my retro games. I've considered a separate phone with controller, but the price here is just tough to argue with
The surfshark ad was too real 😢
Sup wood good to see ya here
Also hopefully you got your discord account back
@beatemups felt that burn
I immediately thought of you lol
He told me it actually happened? #wulffdendad
I love how he shows the lag and everything unlike other youtubers that obly show the good stuff
After thinking about it a bit, having L3 (left stick click) as the cursor press button makes a ton of sense when you consider that using R3 would cause the cursor to move, and make it insanely difficult to either click and drag, or draw.
It also avoids accidentally clicking if pressing too hard when trying to scroll in those heat of the moments of CoD. I think it'd still be weird but it may be more optimal.
Maybe R2 (or R1 if switched) like the Steamdeck would be more intuitive though
When they do come out with clamshell emulators, I hope they allow us to use the bottom screen for efficient music apps while playing single-screen games up top.
That is brilliant! I hope so too.
Any word? I'm holding out on a good clamshell device
Dual screen emulator handhelds arent going to be a thing for a while or ever, there's just not much reasons to make one as its only for a niche crowd
Whoa, whoa, whoa. You want well designed software and a usable piece of hardware? /s
But honestly, you'll probably have to wait for a custom firmware to make it work correctly anyway
I mean the retroid pocket flip exists but iirc bob gave it a scathing review and it was either at the start of or in the middle of the bob retroid hate arc
I just pulled the trigger on the X55 today. First time buying an emu device. I chose this one because what I really wanted was "Access to the GBA library on my Switch" and this is about the closest thing I could find under $100. I like the large screen (eyes are getting old), and I like the larger, horizontal form factor (more comfortable to hold for extended times). This video tells me I think I made the right choice! Not interested in the cheaper vertical layouts, and don't need to run N64 or any 3D games at all, really.
I love how the first game shown is Perfect Dark.
A digital masterpiece that will forever stand the test of time. And having it set in the year 2023 makes it so nostalgic.
My dream machine would be the X55 design, 405M hardware, and RP 2S joysticks
“Imagine if your phone started playing music every time you unlock it”
Oh man I used to have Wii music set up on my phone for some apps and the home screen I missed those days
When he said this it made me think about all the old bootups and their music. I believe even the PS4 had some themes with music built in. Still would be nice to give the option to turn it off easily though
Vertical could be cool, DS and Arcade emulation would be great
They'd have to get the stacking correct, though. So many DS emulators just smash the two screens together, and no. That's wrong. The gap between the two screens was accounted for in many games, and smashing the two screens together makes them look awful.
3:20 that shut up got me lol
i personally like the sound, especially if its customizable
I think 4:3 screens make the most sense for dedicated emulation handhelds. Every single console up through Dreamcast, Gamecube, & PS2 was designed for 4:3. Even the DS has 4:3 screens. Unfortunately all the game boys have weird unique aspect ratios, but the GB/GBC screen at a nearly-square 10:9 is much better suited to 4:3 than it is to 16:9. GBA is a little wider than 4:3, so it can go either way. PSP and Wii are the first systems you'd really wanna have widescreen for. At that point, I'd probably just get the 4:3 system and try to run widescreen stuff on my phone
Man, I remember buying my gpd XD and was so excited to receive it. It was 250 then, now I’m considering upgrading to one of these beauties.
Totally agree with the $100 price point observation. Puts you in a strange spot where most/some things work. I want things to either work or not.
3:50
I installed a plugin just to play music on my steam Deck home screen.
Not sure why your mistaking the lack of this for a convenience, people really want to play music on their handhelds home screens to add personality and theming.
We didn't leave it behind out of dislike. Nobody asked for Nintendo to disable music on the 3DS, it was the best part of having 3DS themes and I have no idea why you would even dislike it unless you couldn't change the music.
It’s so strange we don’t have clamshells. Back when I used my Odin more, I used to use a GameSir X2 on it so that I could hold the console vertically and play DS that way lol
This is why I get so nervous when wanting to buy one of these products. I just watched retro gaming Corps video on this system and he got a lot of those games to work just fine without doing anything I believe but in this video they run like crap. These systems seem so hit and miss.
I picked this up after the glowing Retro Game Corps review and been bummed it doesn't seem to be as enjoyable for a lot of other reviewers. That said, this is my first retro gaming handheld and I've been enjoying it a lot. JELOS has ran really nicely and I love the big screen. Obviously it's not pixel perfect, but the smaller screens just feel so cramped for me regardless of intended aspect ratio. I also wanted the horizontal form factor and two analog sticks which I wouldn't have gotten with MM+. I will probably upgrade to something more powerful at some point, but in terms of dipping my toes in the hobby and spending a little more for a few specific features I wanted I'm quite happy with the purchase.
I'm just here for the embedded ads, they are so good!
The X55 has a lot of things going against it but mostly the rising competition of T618 chips at around the $100-$150 price point. Also waiting 5 weeks from it to get from China when ordering direct had me in the mean time buying the Miyoomini plus, the anbernic 353m, the data frog sf2000, and watching all of these retro handheld review channels. TheFOMO is strong.
Its weird how the PSPGO that I gave some work over 10 years ago still performs better than these more expensive devices.
Performs better for what systems ?
I really want a system where the screen rotates 90 degrees for DS and TATE mode. There are so many great SHMUPS, pinball, and Android games that need a tall screen to work right.
I think the Retroid Pocket 2S is the one to get under $100
Probably. I just wish it had a bigger screen...
I bought it recently and I can say - it has some quirks, but overall a great device. Even a few PSP are playable, incredible!
I completely agree. For pre-PS1 games I got myself a miyoo mini and RP4pro for everything else.
Now I’m thinking about getting an additional Retroid 2s. The 3x4 screen is ideal for Nintendo consoles + it comes in indigo color, like my GBA.
7:48 The best DS and 3DS emulation for me is on the original Surface duo. Two big beautiful Screensaver, and Effortless emulation of the console.
I’d love to do just that but the used prices for those phones is insane
@@stevenneaves8079 yeah $300+ without a controller. may as well get a 3DS. The Duo plays PS2 though.
Your dog was terrified during ad recording, hope that you will grant him some awesome snacks for his hard work :)
I personally think that a DSi(or even 3DS, but that isnt directly the same hardware as its slightly emulated) is a better option for DS emulation as you dont need a cart for either
3DS is great, but has gotten expensive nowadays...
I followed the trend and hacked a DSI XL and it's awesome. Definitely better than searching for an R4 without potential timebomb issues. The lack of a game boy port would be an issue but you can emulate those too.
I think an actual ds is the best option. It's cheaper, easier and obviously authentic with zero compatibility issues.
I can't put into words how much I dislike asymmetrical joystick placement. I say that as someone who has played his launch day switch lite daily until the Steam Deck was released.
Whatever sponsers are paying, they should double it for how great the ad quality is. Bob is the only content creators that I don’t skip fast forward through the ads
would love to see an update on the x55 w jelos losing support and rocknix taking over
im really constipated right now and listing to ur reviews really helps thx bahb
listening
I think is great for ps1 emulation, all the others at this price point have way smaller screen or no stack shoulders button, or non analog at all.
Its crazy how the PSP came out in like, 2004, and here we are all the way in 2023/2024, and theres handhelds like the Powkiddy X55 that really arent that much stronger than it, and struggle so much on PSP/PS1 games. Not saying the PSP is a strong contender, but if youre making these handhelds in 2024, you need to have them at least be stronger than a $50 PSP off Ebay.
With the RG35XX if you install Koriki OS on it you can run ds, n64, psp, dreamcast. Most of the time its not great but ds is mostly ok as long as it does not need a touch screen and for psp as long as it doesnt need the 2 joysticks. I havent tested dreamcast much. Overall Koriki os emulates existing systems better and with more options and adds some new systems and a higher (optional) clock speed.
The Nontendo podcast made me fall in love with you! Now I come for your advice on the best handheld emulator. I trust no other opinions.
Good news DS is now fully working on Miyoo Mini Plus.
The latest garlic OS plus the latest drastic is great.
Don't think PSP will ever be able to be done, but the fact that DS was able to be done is amazing.
*Anbernic and retroid takes note of his ideas*
How don’t he have 1mill yet I been watching him for awhile he always have high quality videos
I for one miss when game consoles had character, so I'm all for music in the ui
I don't know what counts as a front end but both the Wii and the steam big picture mode used to have "music"
You really should get the 2S and compare it to the 2+. the difference is quite impressive performance wise.
My guyyyy thanks so much for using the megaman legends soundtrack, warms my heart and soul.
For DS emulation, I would like to see a feature that lets you hold a button to "peek" at the secondary screen just so you can input commands and then releasing it snaps back to your main screen where the action takes place. I usually don't need to look at both screens at once for extended periods of time.
be so opttimal for most ds pokemon games fr
I had the Miyoo mini, the mini +, the rg35xx, the 353m and now the Retroid pocket 3+ with the custom grip. When you ahve hands on the bigger side you cant confortably use the mini or the xx for og periods, and teh X55 I found it at 70 USD free shipping on aly this past promo weekend. In the end you are correct! 65 is the sweetspot for under PSP, but this X55 is perfect for people with bigger hands. So recoemnded if you can find it on the 70ish pricepoint. Otherwise... is up to confort.
I've been wanting a portable retro gaming device that can play all the 6th generation of gaming consoles for 20+ years ever since I discovered emulation and the existence of the GP32.
The sweet spot for me is a device that can run God of War for PS2 at 60fps at 1x resolution with no noticeable slowdown for under $150. O
ther than laptops and an Xperia Play I only owned for a year before accidentally losing it, I did buy the OG RG350 and then a V90 just to learn the devices and tie me over till I get my third and final device, and the X55 does come close!
I been waiing for a long vertical screen device for long for DS emulation, I think the perfect moment for it would be when Citra 3DS emulation is at least very good so you can have such device for NDS and also 3DS games, well worth it.
I love hearing Megaman Legends music in your videos. Thanks for keeping it around man.
Hey after the ad you did on the RED MAGIC 8S PRO i got it. It's awesome, could you do a video on emulating games on it?
Would be awesome with a two screen emulator device say running Android: you have other content like a music player or say the strategy guide on the second screen while you're playing. Or if you're like my son you can have the UA-cam play through on one screen and your game on the other.
"Thats cute..." - me while playing my steam deck
You are so right about the DS emulation and considering the performance on the PSP, it may be the sad commercial reality of handheld game emulation that a used Vita and a used 2DS XL (or even and DS consoles) are still either a lot more portable, have better screen resolution, have unique features or are cheaper than emulators to play DS and PSP generation games. When it comes to Vita and 3DS, well, that just makes the industry defunct.
Been playing Melee with my Pixel Fold, its insane how smooth the emulation is with Bluetooth controller connected. Almost no delay noticed to me. (Although I'm a casual player lol)
came for the info, and the video immediately opens with megaman legends music
That doggo is the cutest.. lol. I love your video's I wish there were more.
For the music part, these OS were made to be a DYI arcade solution, and and they wanted to emulate some arcade where they had music playing when not in use. They just left it on by default here
A TATE-device, maybe where the screen can be loosened and flipped (like with the Switch flip-grip), would be pretty awesome.
Ever since the a20 powkiddy I can’t trust powkiddy unless Bob makes a review
Why what happened
powkiddy rarely makes any improvements
The rg35xx new cfw, koriki, can play a couple of nds, n64, dreamcast and psp. As far as the psp goes, it can play need for speed most wanted pretty good. Majority of the 2D games are playable as long as the games do not require an analog stick or touch screen 😅
Hey, Bob! I'd be interested to see you talk about emulation on non -portable computers such as raspberry pi.
I was wondering how he got the DSi Menu on the regular DS. Then remembered you can put Twilight Menu++ on the R4, nice
I hear you can play GameCube pretty well on the pocket 2s
Perfect timing, I was just getting that emulation itch the other day.
omg you have to try moonlight on a modded switch just connecting to your pc as a remote desktop essentially
best handheld pc gaming experience ever
Love the Megaman Legends music in the beginning!
I hope you are right, been waiting for a dedicated Tate (Ta-Tey) mode handheld for Shmups.
seen on Reddit some superstars have got Nintendo DS games working on the Miyoo Mini plus.....and as of today with sounds :)
the surfshark commercial was prime
If you dont plan on travelling with it just get a used mini PC like an HP Mini for $60 to $80 bucks and just run everything.
Ok, but hear me out: What if your phone played the pause menu music from Goldeneye when you unlocked it?
I got the RG505P for $115 via Anbernic's sale recently.
It’s the dial up noises for me
JELOS is stock on the device. RGC's instructions are to update the firmware to the most recent version. I had one of these for a couple of weeks and it wasn't the device for me. Didn't help that I didn't get it with an SD card, vying to use one we had lying around instead. Mistake.
Curious to know your thoughts on this device vs the RG405M. The ergonomics seem way better with this device and the larger screen is a bonus. Only caveat is it seems less powerful based on your review and I mostly play PSP, PSX and N64 games.
Glad I went with my gut when AliExpress tried to sell me one of these with a sale the company had going a month ago. I'll never buy this knowing the internals but maybe good for a kid it's an upgrade to the x10 garbage device 😂
I don't know if this helps but I bought a raspberry pi 4 just for emulation. When I play it at my house N64 runs flawlessly. I take it to my friends house and on his TV it stutters and is unplayable. His TV has a much bigger screen and turns out that somehow slowed the emulation. If you can change a setting for lower resolution in the settings of your console maybe that will fix it?
It's his internet
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For people with small screens you can easily play DS games, this is because most DS games have only one dedicated screen you're playing on, all you have to do is a set a dedicated button to switch between screens, you don't need a huge screen, though I would say a touchscreen is absolutely necessary.
I wonder how these emulation devices stack up against a PSP loaded with roms. 🤔
I think that would make an interesting video
They stack up greatly
For the price it could be the perfect handheld for pc streaming like you mentioned. Other handhelds either don't have all the buttons, don't have offset sticks, or are way more expensive.
Exactly, I bought it from Ali at 70€ last week, waiting to try it out on Moonlight, and the occasional Pokémon or GBA RPG.
chris d'elia is my favorite retro gaming youtuber
How you gonna place an advert during the sponsor lmao
I recommend using frame skip with nintendo 64, it didn't matter with me.
Hey Wolf, there’s another Wolfden channel weirdly enough
I've actually been using LS in for interact in Starfield. Works a treat!
Bob can you try and use the Windows surface duo phone for an emulation device with a backbone it seems like it would be great for ds and 3ds emulation
TATE MODE!!! 4:45 😂
This really does make it seem like a 50 dollar hacked PSP can do more but cheaper
That add was amazing! 🐶
A new update on the Miyoo Mini Onion OS side of things, there is really good progress on DS emulation! It is playable now. Not perfect, but good enough for me to have fun playing through Mario Kart DS (which that and Pokémon platinum is 99% what I’d want ds for anyway)
"One day, somebody's gonna make a screen like this, for D.S." probably not likely, hack your DS, again, bro. lol
the X55 is only good for the giant screen, so yeah if the screen doesn't matter to you, then get the RP2S.
Fantastic little device! So easy to use as well, recommend this one for beginners due to price and ease of use
Aww. The hacker was so shakey. When they come, please hide him well.
imagine if this had the 405m screen
It blows my mind that he and his dog sound alike. My dog sounds nothing like me.
I had looked into this handheld a lot as I wanted a comfortable, large screened device. I have the MM+ and it's great but the ergonomics and such a small screen are still the reasons why I don't play handhelds much anymore.
Held off on this though as the extra clicky buttons and lack of custom firmware at that time made it not a great deal. Just saved up for Steamdeck. The ergonomics on this still look pretty nice and I'm guessing this is much lighter too.
Any recommendations for large screened devices around this price range? I think that's one of the reasons to hold out for the $150ish range. The RP3+ was what I was looking at in comparison
It's great that we're getting closer to handheld n64 emulation on a budget but until we get 6 top buttons to use as A,B & THE C buttons then none of these handhelds seem worth it. You would also be good for arcade & Sega games. Hopefully that's a niche someone fills with the next generation of handheld devices.
Until then the budget devices that play up to 16bit era are the sweet spot for me personally.
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