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__Lost__@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

Great review, very thorough. Good timing too since I need a new emulator. I had an rg40xxv that i really like, but i dropped it a little while ago and the screen is broken now. Would you recommend this one, or the rotate? The prices are close enough that either is fine, and I’m not going to play anything newer than psx. These both look like really nice form factors for me, since i usually use this on trips.

The rgsp has the same soc as the rg40xxv, so i know how that performs. The rotate looks like it should be more powerful, but does it matter? Is it powerful enough to use better crt shaders?

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PerfectDark@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
Here’s my own review of the Rotate, just for some context:

gardinerbryant.com/hands-on-with-the-anbernic-rg-…

But yes, the RG Rotate is far more powerful. It’ll run your PSX games upscaled. This one has 3GB RAM, which is a far cry from the RGSP’s 1GB, so you’ll have the benefits of:

Upscaling the PlayStation (or N64, or DC) games without an issue

Having enough overhead to run whatever shaders you like. I only tried a few, because shaders are just not my thing. But they’ll absolutely be happier on the Rotate

Enough power in the to run some fun Android games. I know, you’re looking for specifically retro, but it is nice to have options.

It is also beautifully unique. I love the rotating screen. I just had another delivered actually. Anbernic sent me the metal one to review back on release, but I just got the plastic version for a follow-up article I’m working on right now! My most recommended apps, programs and some physical accessories.

If GBA is your dream, you just can’t beat the RGSP. If you want DC/N64/PSX without compromises? Then the Rotate is your answer. I do just love them both though, just for different reasons.
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