Is there a forum for all these new retro handhelds?

retrospect · Oct 28, 2024

Is there a forum for all these new retro handhelds here on GBAtemp?

Kioku · Oct 28, 2024

Should stay under “other” until one of significant impact and longevity enters the market.

Lostbhoy · Nov 2, 2024

Kioku said:
Should stay under “other” until one of significant impact and longevity enters the market.

Well we won't find it unless the Tempers are on it...

I do somewhat agree though as there is a plethora of them that mostly play 2d and maybe ps2, wii era stuff quite well but I've found that my phone is superior to most of them.

The little Anbernic 556 looks good tho, just can't justify spending that on a gamble!

BingusMcgee · Saturday at 6:51 PM

I agree to an extent. I personally have an Anbernic RG5XX and did a custom firmware flash for Garlic OS. It would be nice to have a forum here dedicated to such information but I also understand we are niche users even on this forum. Truly a niche within a niche :wacko:

Chary · Saturday at 7:11 PM

This is a weird one. Cuz we tend to only make subforums for things that really demand a need to have their own section. But would having a dedicated subforum get people talking more about these things? Or are the reviews that our staff do enough of a page for discussion? Would a group work better for this kind of thing? It's an awkward one.

kijetesantakalu042 · Saturday at 7:14 PM

Chary said:
This is a weird one. Cuz we tend to only make subforums for things that really demand a need to have their own section. But would having a dedicated subforum get people talking more about these things? Or are the reviews that our staff do enough of a page for discussion? Would a group work better for this kind of thing? It's an awkward one.

I think it'd be best to wait a year or two. These handheld are too new too understand their impact.

BingusMcgee · Saturday at 7:15 PM

kijetesantakalu042 said:
I think it'd be best to wait a year or two. These handheld are too new too understand their impact.

I agree, I am happy to wait. But I am enjoying the occasional discussions in the reviews

JuanMena · Saturday at 7:30 PM

Chary said:
This is a weird one. Cuz we tend to only make subforums for things that really demand a need to have their own section. But would having a dedicated subforum get people talking more about these things? Or are the reviews that our staff do enough of a page for discussion? Would a group work better for this kind of thing? It's an awkward one.

Just make a Portables Forum already.
Groups would exclude those who want to talk about these but not join a group.

A group could be definitely more invasive with notifications than a proper Forum with dedicated threads.

Bladexdsl · Saturday at 8:51 PM

make one and call it AYANEO e-waste

The Catboy · 2024-11-18T00:17:52+0000

I think a lot of these systems fall under some weirdness since they are kind of all over the place. Some of them run Android, some run Linux, and others might run their own OS. Under normal circumstances, a subforum tends to belong to a rather constant base, that is to say, the 3DS is going to have 3DS OS for example. When you break them down into different CFWs, software, etc. it's all still the same base OS, software, etc.
With these handhelds, you would have to break down the sections to work with the different operating systems and software.

Sure, that's not all required but it is something to consider. I honestly think "other," Android, or groups might just work better until there's something more constant.

Costello · 2024-11-18T04:43:32+0000

you have 3 options

https://gbatemp.net/forums/smartphones-tablets-handhelds.194/ "Handhelds"
https://gbatemp.net/forums/other-platforms-oldies.202/ "Other platforms"
Or, create your own group.

I think the group option is the best because you can create one for each device model/brand/whatnot.
And of course if you create a group, make it public so anyone can contribute and not have to join and stuff.

subcon959 · 2024-11-18T15:58:02+0000

It's hard to tell how popular they are on this site as most of the threads get spammed by haters. Personally, I would split Handhelds off from Phones and Tablets, rather than leave it to users to make a group for each specific device.

TheMILFofMallStreet69 · 2024-11-19T09:14:29+0000

I don't speak for the staff but if a group remains active for a long time and has useful information in it then it might be promoted to a section. It would be nice to see a section for handheld emulation devices and another section for the Steam Deck and other handheld PC gaming tablets.

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