$235 was the final cost. Not quite as cheap as somewhere like Wilgoo, but I decided that the security and guarantees that eBay offers were worth the extra cost.
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The GPD XD Handheld Android Console
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$235 was the final cost. Not quite as cheap as somewhere like Wilgoo, but I decided that the security and guarantees that eBay offers were worth the extra cost.
I've not got any first-hand experience, but a quick Youtube search shows a bunch of Saturn videos with games running at full speed.
baudelinog
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SAturn games playable??? SOLD!!
akidnamededdy
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Really really tempted to pick one of these up soon, and I probably will, but I wanted to see if someone could run some specific game tests for me first:
- Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon (N64) (I'm not particularly hopeful for good results on this one as I think it's just a tricky game to emulate in general or something, on top of the already wishy washy nature of N64 emulation in general)
- Pilotwings 64 (another one that I think has always been difficult to get running properly on an emulator)
- Mega Man Legends 2 (PSX)
Also, are the three PS2 GTA games available on the Google Play shop (GTA3, Vice City, and San Andreas)? Has anyone tried those, if they are? That would be pretty awesome to have on the go on this thing, too.
One of the reviews I read said a PS2 emulator was "in the works," but I doubt this thing'll be able to run those decently, right? I'm not expecting it but I know my brother will ask when I tell him about this thing.
- Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon (N64) (I'm not particularly hopeful for good results on this one as I think it's just a tricky game to emulate in general or something, on top of the already wishy washy nature of N64 emulation in general)
- Pilotwings 64 (another one that I think has always been difficult to get running properly on an emulator)
- Mega Man Legends 2 (PSX)
Also, are the three PS2 GTA games available on the Google Play shop (GTA3, Vice City, and San Andreas)? Has anyone tried those, if they are? That would be pretty awesome to have on the go on this thing, too.
One of the reviews I read said a PS2 emulator was "in the works," but I doubt this thing'll be able to run those decently, right? I'm not expecting it but I know my brother will ask when I tell him about this thing.
Don't count on it.
flaviusconstantius
Member
The issue is not power, but the flaked nature of Saturn Emulation. SFIII games run full speed, but they hang at the opening screen unless you have a save file to load. Panzer Dragon Saga will play fine, but again you have to skip one of the early movies or otherwise it hangs.
So Saturn is "playable" if you are willing to save often, deal with crashes every ten minutes, and then replay up to that point and try something different to get further.
minor effort
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I'd kill (or severely injure) for one of these that was small. like, original GBA size or something like that. Of course that's never happening
I agree. I've had a GPD XD for about a month now, and while it's nice, it's still quite a bit bigger than what I'd ideally prefer. However, from what I've seen, most of these Android "gaming tablets" don't seem to come any smaller than the GPD XD. Most seem to aim for 7", which seems ridiculous. But even at the size it is, the GPD XD feels a bit on the heavy side when I'm using it for about an hour.
I'd love it if one of these were sized like a non-XL DSLite/3DS/N3DS. Sure the battery size would take a hit, but I don't really dig massive handheld systems. But "bigger is better" seems to drive most portable electronics development nowadays.
7" is the sweet spot for cheap OEM screens these days.
Perversely, a smaller screen would likely mean a higher BOM.
minor effort
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Oh, I have no doubt that's why there's so many 7" ones. The market is flooded with dirt-cheap 7" tablets in general, so those screens must be inexpensive and common.
But it still remains that a 7" screen on a portable gaming console is still far, far larger than ideal, considering I'd never use one of these as an actual tablet.
Noooooooooooooooooooo thank you. It's not even usable for general tablet purposes.
akidnamededdy
Banned
Is there any way to get one of these in the US quicker than a month? Amazon and eBay both have estimated delivery dates around December 9th with no other shipping options.
outunderthestars
Banned
I'd still just order through Amazon just for the ease of returning it in case you get a defective one.
stone drum
Neo Member
I ordered mine on eBay and got it 11 days later
outunderthestars
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stone drum
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OverdriveOtaku
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Looking at my budget at the moment for things I'm trying to get (gaming and otherwise), unless some place sells it on sale for shipment to the US I'm most likely going to wait until after December to pick mine up. With how sporadic Black Friday deals are, I want to be as financially ready as possible for them.
I'll likely get the black 16GB model and just slap a MicroSD in it if I need more. I briefly thought about getting the red one so it stands out compared to my black N3DSXL, but all of my handhelds are black. Decisions :/
I'll likely get the black 16GB model and just slap a MicroSD in it if I need more. I briefly thought about getting the red one so it stands out compared to my black N3DSXL, but all of my handhelds are black. Decisions :/
outunderthestars
Banned
I just used the profits from flipping one of my Fallout 4 Pipboy editions to buy one of tyhe black ones. Really excited.
Mine arrived in the US in two weeks, but then it got stuck in Customs for another 10 days :/
stone drum
Neo Member
bad news to the guy who wanted 3rd strike on DC. It is full of graphical glitches. :/
I suspect you want 3rd strike on DC specifically so you have access to training mode? 3rd strike works just fine on arcade emulators though. I wonder if one can set up free play mode with messing with dipswitch settings and what not. Will look into it.
it looks like this- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wTpGSch-vw
I suspect you want 3rd strike on DC specifically so you have access to training mode? 3rd strike works just fine on arcade emulators though. I wonder if one can set up free play mode with messing with dipswitch settings and what not. Will look into it.
it looks like this- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wTpGSch-vw
minor effort
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OverdriveOtaku
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I can't stand the design. It's like they grafted a screen onto a third-party Xbox gamepad. It's a giant brick when closed.
The GPD XD is already a little larger than I prefer, but at least it's a flat, tapered device.
The more I look at this thing, the more I don't regret passing on it. I feel like I would be more satisfied with a 3DS-clamshell unit than a controller with a screen thing.
that desgin !
Yikes... would be interested to see what this looks like in person. Doesn't look comfortable or light...
I can't stand the design. It's like they grafted a screen onto a third-party Xbox gamepad. It's a giant brick when closed.
The GPD XD is already a little larger than I prefer, but at least it's a flat, tapered device.
I couldn't exactly visualize the difference in scale, so I knocked up a little comparison:
The XD really is a pretty svelte device in comparison. I could conceivably fit it in my back pocket (while standing up), whereas the Shield wouldn't even come close.
CaptainTiptop
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Is this available in the UK?
squeakywheel
Member
I have a Shield Portable and I just bought this. I hope the buttons feel better than what I got on the Shield.
The trade-in value on Amazon is higher than what I paid for the device at Gamestop so that's where it's going.
Anyone have tips for Reicast? Most of the games I've tried from the downloaded emulator either crashed or did not work. Same for the Saturn emulator.
The trade-in value on Amazon is higher than what I paid for the device at Gamestop so that's where it's going
. Anyone have tips for Reicast? Most of the games I've tried from the downloaded emulator either crashed or did not work. Same for the Saturn emulator.
outunderthestars
Banned
I could make my own small handheld by buying an Android phone and one of those attachable controllers, right? I'd just need a cheap, decent phone and a controller that isn't huge, hideous and poorly built.
I have yet to find a controller and phone option that didn't feel incredibly clunky.
minor effort
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High-end phones are usually way more expensive than a $160 gaming device, though.
Plus, I've yet to see one of those controller cases that make a truly elegant "all-in-one" solution. And power isn't the only consideration that goes into my purchasing a device like this. Design gets equal consideration. I eventually went with the GPD XD because it seemed like the best replacement for my aging, dying Xperia Play. I loved the size of my Xperia Play, but most of the modern gaming tablets being released were 7" behemoths. Sure, some are powerful, but I wanted something that looks and feels like an traditional portable game system, like the DS.
stone drum
Neo Member
Unless the high end phones you speak of can emulate ps2 and GameCube, then they aren't really ahead now are they
minor effort
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I couldn't exactly visualize the difference in scale, so I knocked up a little comparison:
The XD really is a pretty svelte device in comparison. I could conceivably fit it in my back pocket (while standing up), whereas the Shield wouldn't even come close.
Wow, the Shield is more than twice as thick. It could save a lot of space by ditching the "grip" style design of a standalone gamepad.
Are you seeing most of the trouble in a specific emulator? For example, is there an alternate N64 emulator you could use to compare performance?
Also, is the emulator running the games at higher-than-original resolution?
Yup, the thing is an absolute monster for a handheld. I understand why they targeted console-like ergonomics, but it takes a pretty big hit in the portability department as a result.
minor effort
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What about PSP? or Doom 3?
I've had some great results with PSP emulation on the GPD XD. It varies from game to game, though. But the same can be said of PPSSPP in Windows as well.
From what I understand GC and PS2 emulation on Android is in its infancy regardless of whichever device you use.
Valkyri von Thanatos
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Where did you get it? Usually that's the price of the black (16GB) ones in my experience.
Rodney McKay
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I got an Nvidia Shield a year ago for a really good price (Gamestop was clearing stock around Christmas and selling it for $140 I think). In terms of comfort the only problem I have with it is the weight. Maybe it's a tradeoff for it to be as powerful as it is and with good battery life, but it's definitely one of the heavier handheld devices I own.
Aliexpress, straight from GPD themselves. Today they're 188$ and you have 15$ off for every order over 149$ and I grabbed a 4$ coupon
Valkyri von Thanatos
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Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I don't have enough money to get this today so I guess I'll have to see if I can get it on another sale. Did you just buy yours, or has it already arrived, and if the latter, how quick was the shipping?
I just bought it but from past experience it takes about 3 weeks to get here