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[-] Eric_Pollock@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 years ago

Linux retro style handhelds? Could you tell me where to find them?

Was really interested in the Pilet until I figured out the Pi doesn't come with it at that price...

[-] Scio@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago

The R36S is a "dirt cheap" Linux retrohandheld you can get pretty much everywhere. No built-in WiFi though, which limits usability quite a lot.

[-] S_H_K@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 2 years ago

I got my daughters that an I regret it... Should have brought it for myself...

Now jodes aside. Is incredible for the price.

[-] Scio@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

My biggest complaint is that their complimentary ROM collection doesn't have any of the Patapon games. I put mine in and now it's perfect :D

[-] poplargrove@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Do you happen to know how they are able to provide all those retro games? I can't imagine they licensed that many games.

[-] Scio@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

By outright piracy ofc. They include a shoddy SD card full of ROMs, but you can and should use your own card (for longevity) with your own ROMs (for legal reasons...)

[-] poplargrove@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Oh wow. Their website says theyve been operating since 2019 or something so I assumed they had something going that stopped them from being shutdown by Nintendo.

[-] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago

that stopped them from being shutdown by Nintendo

Some of them cleverly don't include any Mario games, only Maroo games.

[-] cron@feddit.org 7 points 2 years ago

Anbernic has some. Not all of their devices run linux though, make sure to check the details.

[-] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Linux retro style handhelds? Could you tell me where to find them?

Sure!

Edit: Ooh, good recommendations by others. Abernic competes pretty well with PowKiddy in price for features, as well.

[-] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

There's loads. Several Anbernic devices, Miyoo Mini (I have a couple and they're great), etc.

Most of them support custom firmwares, themes, etc.

[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Just to add to what others are saying, check out The Phawx on YT, reviewing these things is kind of his schtick (not Linux focused, retro handheld focused).

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