📺🎮 JXD S7800b - Android Gaming Handheld | Retrospective Series (Episode 2)
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- 👉 Join me as we revisit an old friend, the JXD S7800b an Android based emulation/gaming handheld. This is the second episode of retrospective, a series where we look at forgotten devices that were once loved, hated, famous, and infamous. It’s a chance for the old to feel new and for the neglected to shine again. All devices are welcome here! 💾💾💽
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📑CHAPTERS:
00:00 Retrospective
01:06 Intro
02:06 JXD - Who were they?
03:29 Meet the S7800b
04:21 Specs
05:26 More about the S7800b (Android OS, Custom ROM)
06:48 Emulation (N64, PSP, DC, PS1)
07:55 Join RH Discord!
08:21 Revisiting Old Android Games
10:16 Criticisms of the S7800b
11:11 An old Android friend
11:53 Did you own a JXD? What did you think of Retrospective?
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Did you own one of these or any other JXD device? What did you think about Retrospective and what would you like to see in the future?
Can this Handheld play My Time in Portia?
I have an S7800b. I loved it. I think I attempted to plug the power adapter into the headphone jack, which fried it…sort of? There was a software-based workaround I could utilize to make ear buds continue to work.
No joke, but the Gizmondo. People seem to forget just how capable of a device it was back then. It was shafted by its company. Everything wrong with it was down to the company itself.
This is freaking awesome, man! Nice work and super interesting. I always wanted a JXD device. Thanks for the shout! Stubbs 🥳
Will Retro Tech Dad be the next Thor?
Best discord channel, period. 💗🔥🤗
@@retrotechdad do they talk about legitimately retro handhelds too or is it just modern ones? Hard to find a community that talks about old dedicated platforms both common and rare in the same limelight as these new age "retro" handhelds being pumped out that have no original games of their own. Would be awesome if they talk about modern dedicated handhelds like the Playdate and Arduboy for example.
I've got 5 of these! 😅 Picked them up on eBay as spares or repairs with no OS on them, I went ahead and flashed android onto them all, got every single one working! They are still great to this day for retro emulation
Haha, that's awesome! Good job on saving/repairing them. 🙏 They are still surprisingly very solid, the screen is really good on it.
@@retrotechdad yeah they are awesome, it was a bit of a pain getting the drivers to work on windows 10, as I had to run with driver signature enforcement, then used rkbatchtool to flash the rom
@@robh1521 What are the modern equivelents to the jxd800b?
Honestly I'd love to use one for playing ancient Android games no longer available or can no longer run on modern Android. I've got games that won't even run on my phone I got 7 years ago!!!
I just dug up my old JXD S7800B this morning while going through some old boxes for a garage sale. I charged it up and took a stroll down memory lane! I hadn’t touched it since 2016 and it was better than I remember. Played Galaga and R-Type just fine. Video playback is still good enough to watch movies on. Probably ask $40 for it at the garage sale.
Absolutely loving this series so far.
Thank you, I always appreciate the comments. 🙏🤗 Have you checked out the GP32 episode? ua-cam.com/video/gAdlXPAcDcY/v-deo.html
@@retrotechdad I'm trying to lol. My mental and physical health has been terrible lately so it's a genuine struggle to watch even a 20 minute video at times. But I've definitely recommended it to people lol.
Oh man, the bracelet/daughter shoutout ❤
Makes me super happy that someone enjoyed that! 🤗
Sick intro, I'm proper hyped for this video!
Thank you, Klef! 💗🙏
Great video. I think as our hobby grows we will remember some of the more recent devices into the future, but these early handhelds certainly have been forgotten by all but the most die-hard. Its awesome to see you shine a lot on the roots of our hobby (the non first-party roots that is) so that we can really appreciate how far we've come. Can't wait for more
Agreed, I think it's worthwhile to revisit some of these devices!
I'm a diehard who's not interested in the new crap (except for new dedicated devices like the Playdate, Evercade, Arduboy, Thumby, Switch, etc). At the same time, I've become interested in what were once boring emulation devices. Can't believe things like the Dingoo are old as hell now. This JXD is like 10 years old too. So yeah, they're just as valid as "real handhelds" imo. But I don't think any of the modern emulation machines will be as interesting just because way too many exist (basically like old electronic watches and desktops).
@@retrotechdad imagine if you featured some of the very first handhelds to ever exist with removable games, like the PocketVision and Epoch Pocket Computer! Those things are ANCIENT, but honestly nobody, not even retro console enthusiasts, talk about them.
I use to own a Gpd Q9 & a Jxd 7800b. Got them a little late like around early 2019. I loved playing GTA SA on them.
Very cool, I have a GPD Q9 as well! They're really very impressive, especially for the time.
I must say, this has got to be one of my fave types of content possible! Such a great idea and can't wait to see the next one! The GP2X Wiz was one of the first retro handhelds I put hundreds of hours into - would love to see it featured on the series if possible :)
Thank you, it really makes me happy to hear that! I'm hoping to do a lot more of these in the future and Game Park will definitely be showing up. 💗💗
What an awesome series! This video really marks a new level of quality for the channel. Very well done!
That really means a lot to me, especially coming from a long-time supporter! 🙏🙏
Yeaaaaah, retrospective content! Good stuff man
It's fun stuff, can't wait to do more of them! 🤗
I had a JXD S7300b back in 2013 and loved it, until it stopped charging. The battery it came with didn't even last a year, but it was a beast until it died. I almost picked up the S7800b, but this one had some serious design flaws (poor battery and both charging ports stopped working within a year) so I waited to see how well the S7800b fared and they kind of disappeared, like you mentioned.
Nowadays I love playing on the Miyoo Mini Plus, though I miss having a horizontal-style console.
i love this series!
Thank you, I'm really glad you enjoyed it!
Hoping this series becomes similar to the "When Phones Were Fun" series.
10:11 I have been summoned!
I thought of you when I spoke those lines. 😁💗
I wish I got my hands on a Rui-Q Handheld back in the day.
I don't think I've heard of this one, do you have more info?
@@retrotechdad Unfortunately no 😥
Nice. I like the idea of this series!
Lots planned for it! 💗
I still have one lol. For the price I love the screen size and the performance at the time.
This is a cool series! I just recently got into the handheld community so I don’t know about a lot of these older devices. Would love to see more. Would you also cover failed projects that didn’t make it to market (like Smach Z)? I find those stories pretty interesting too
Nice! I am hoping that this series will also be a way to introduce newer members of the community to older devices.
That is actually a great idea, I might have to think about including devices that never panned out in this series as well! 💗
I’m liking the new intro
…. Did I spot a ouya???? Lool.
Where’s the ngage
N-Gage is in the intro! 🤭🤫
Cool, I too had the S7800B, an Nvidia Shield Portable and an Xperia Play. I also had the JXD S5800 mobile phone and was a reliable phone for the 5 or so years I used it(upgraded to a ROG Phone 1) My 7800 cooked itself as the battery memory was really bad so even if the battery was full it would continue to try to charge itself. But for the 2 years it worked I was really happy with it as reading books/comics/magazines was easy due to its big screen, which was an awesome screen actually. JXD’s problems began with what should have been their magnum opus, the S192 Singularity. The biggest issue they had was the supply of Nvidia K1 chips which was also in the Shield Tablet. Not sure if enough were being manufactured or if Nvidia throttled their supply due to JXD’s growing popularity. Most of the marketing hype JXD relied on was the fact they had the ultra powerful K1 in their device and when they were eventually to switch to a Rockchip sales dropped off. The other issue was the screen lamination. Dead spots on the touch screen and laminate separation became a known issue. I’m not sure if it was The Phawx or Wicked Gamer maybe who did a video on that. Someone did anyway and it was enough to put me off. Shame - such a beast of device otherwise.
I just checked - it was Tech Savvy Buyer’s review that depicted the screen lamination issue. Rerez also touched on it.
Could you shine a light on how to flash the new firmware?
I've got everything from the same site you showed, but how much I try, I can't get the device to connect with my computer.
I have latest Rockchip driver assistant, I have run with driver signature enforcement.
What button do you use to get the device connected? I've been pressing the volume up button while connecting USB, but nothing is happening....
Android-based gaming handhelds were at their infancy stage during Android Gingerbread till KitKat era with Nvidia Shield Portable being the only one that was capable of running console & PC type of games due to more capable Tegra chipset. Starting from the Android Nougat & Oreo era onwards, SD 700 & 800 chipset series were able to run up to most PSP games with a few GameCube titles. Chinese companies also started to put more powerful SD flagship chipsets into mobile devices such as Asus ROG PHONE, ZTE Nubia's RedMagic & of course, Moqi i7s. An episode on Moqi i7s would be a great addition to your classic handheld series.
I have a GPD XD which runs KitKat and it is surprisingly capable for PSP games. Sure you aren't going to be running the God of War games but there are many titles that run flawlessly.
A Moqi i7s episode will be coming at some point in the future, I actually own one of them. 🤗🤫
Agreed! I think it's a testament to just how good PPSSPP is!
Never had one, but always wanted the S5800. The fact that it could be used for gaming and phone functionality.
But I was a cheapskate back then and still am now😅
And and always... Love the video RTD🤜🤛
Thank you! I would love to mess around with the S5800. 😁😁
I always wanted one back in the day but they were a little expensive for me at the time.
However I managed to get one around 3 years ago brand new locally on ebay for a very cheap price.
Since then I did also flash a custom rom on it.
Had to replace the touchscreen as apparently this was a common issue.
They devices are quite fragile and being a little slilppery if dropped even from lap height while sittinh down the unti will often break open with buttons falling out 😁. Usually snapping it back together is all thats needed, just be careful not to damage those ribbon cables 😁.
The 2 front facing speakers sound quite decent and dont forget the screen is indeed a 7" but at an aspect of 16:10 (common tablet type) like the steam deck, rather than 16:9.
Screen quality still looks good.
However these days it is a little limiting being kitkat, you will get most emulators on but for dreamcast you need to use reicast, as you mentioned.
Personally I found N64,Dreamcast and PSP hit and miss, some work ok with often tweaking needed, but many not.
You can get a barrel to usb cable for it, for that those that lost their AC charger.
So being usb at other it can simply plug into usb port, no sep ac charger needed.
But mine is now in its box, on a shelf.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make that comment! 🙏🤗 It's a fun device even in 2023. I might've found a Android Lollipop ROM for it and will be testing it out soon to see how it is.
I agree about emulation, it was certainly impressive back in the day but it's definitely very hit or miss with the consoles you mentioned.
@@retrotechdad
I tried a bunch of rom images before settling on the current one Im using, and one was indeed lollipop base from memory but I decided against keeping that one, cant remember the reasons now lol
Unless the lollipop build you are talking about is relatively new not years old, its prob the same one I tried 😁
Another thing to note is since this uses a Rock chip 3188 Im sure you could theoredically get linux runniing on it.
Imagine Batocera on this, even limited by its cpu it would be so much better.
But whos gonna port Batocera to a an almost 10 year old device.. 😌
I remember these devices looking like crap and then the Nvidia Shield came out and oh my God hooray.
I've got the Shield portable in my collection, I'd love to do a video on it at some point! 🔥
@@retrotechdad but now we have the Steam Deck so even more hooray.
I still have mine! Sadly, I can't get it to power on. I think I got it to take a charge, but nothing when I attempt to fire it up...
Oh no 😭😢 It's always so painful to see a device not boot up after some time has passed. You can try holding down the power and volume up (+) at the same time and then plugging it into power, it might get you to recovery options if you are interested.
Unfortunately, JXD was not exactly known for their quality and possibly part of the reason why they aren't around anymore.
I own one of these. Bought it from china 6-8 years ago or so.
The battery puffed up, and had to be removed. I then put it away.
I just found it again, and am thinking of buying a new battery for it.
Hopefully I'll be able to find someone who wants to buy it.
do dingoo a320 next !
The Dingoo a320, such a legendary handheld. 🔥
i recently found mine again at my dads home, but i seem to have bricked it back then with a wrong boot.img or smth... it doesnt show up in the rockchip flashtool anymore either, and im afraid the only thing to rescue it from being a paperweight would be to get a rom flasher or something in these lines.
if someone can help it would be much apprciated ^^'
I own this!!!! Would love a tutorial on how to get CFW on it!!! and just turn it into a handheld gaming beast!!!
This'll be a fun series! How does it handle game streaming, does it support 5ghz WiFi?
That's a good question! I never looked into game streaming on this. I'd have to see if there are any streaming apps that support an older version of Android.
No 5GHz support as this device was released right before it became an official standard.
Thank you! I am hoping that this will be a fun way to revisit older devices. 🙏💗
Very nice review! I still have mine, but i bricked it a few years back and it was just collecting dust. But i got it working tonight. Could you link me the firmware or tell me which one you used in the video I’m going nuts by not finding a solid firmware. Everything is dead. Please 🙏
Edit: I found it! 😁 the custom firmware you’re using. And it’s actually the most stable I’ve ever had to deal with so far! Very impressive. 😮
Ah but what about Game Park Holdings Legendary collection of Handhelds like the GP2X Wiz or GP2X Caanoo?
Ohhh, don't worry! I will definitely have Game Park for this series. I think the GP32 was actually my first emulation handheld back when I was in high school and much younger. 😅
@@retrotechdad I always wanted that one!😭 I just received a GP2X Caanoo not that long ago. I want to Digitally preserve the two GP2X models I have.🙂
I had a s601 or s602, I can't remember. It was a piece of junk but I did have fun playing Marvel vs Capcom for PlayStation. Can't remember if it stopped working out I got sick of using it.
Yeah, I had the S602 as well (still have it)
It sure is slow these days.
And the 7800b here mentioned in this vid.
Nice Video ! Sub & Big Like ! Nice sharing !
Thank you so much for that, really appreciated! 🙏
@@retrotechdad Thank you for your reply ! If you are interested in the nostalgic game culture of Japan, please subscribe to the my channel !!
Does anyone know where are they selling those devices? I really want one... Any suggestions wuld be appreciated...
Thank you
This is a very old device no longer being made so your best bet is a place like eBay or somewhere else second hand. 🙏
My mum bought one for my kids, Can't get it to work at all. Shall I return this? Is very frustrating 😫
This is quite old nowadays (almost 10 years). I'd definitely get something else that is newer.
I have JXD S7800b and i need that ROM :)
I still want this device but at that time its more expensive than buys a phone + Controller, and I think JXD stop produce android gaming console after US government start information wars with China.
Few days ago I just bought one with broken digitizer and little bit front panel damage in the corner. All other things are working and looks impressive for me. Anyway I can't find any product technical information about touch panel to buy substitute. Maybe anyone can help? @retrotechdad