Looks like Dreamcast runs alright on it, which is nice.
Dreamcast does
okay on a lot of these devices, for the most part. If you plan to play DC and PSP at full speed (and don't want to get into the $400+ range of Steam Deck and Aya Neo), probably wait for the next-gen handheld clones, which should start turning out this holiday season. These have the more advanced processors seen in current-gen cellphones, and are really the level of power you'll want if you're planning on playing widescreen games (although basically, that just means PSP, GC/Wii, and Android native/port games plus streaming games from your PC; DC doesn't have much that's 16:9 and does it anamorphic anyway, and PS2 emulation is still pretty bad on Android, Xbox 1 is nonexistent.) As talked about above in this thread, the next generation of portable emulators are just around the corner...
Here's the leading example of the next-gen portables coming soon (known companies like Anbernic and Powkitty Retroid also have their own next-gen chipset devices in the works
So, that's to come, however, now is a great time to get an open handheld if you can settle for pre-PSP/DS games of the 4:3 or close variety, as there are some fantastic shapes of portables and prices can get crazy low.) There are devices shaped like a GBA, devices with a clamshell like DS, devices like a long Game Boy but with the full power to emulate through PS1, tiny devices, devices that are just big, beautiful 4:3 screens and some buttons... You may actually want to get a cheap, lower-spec device for just 8/16-bit games (and PS1 would fit in there since it's the same screensize and runs great with scaling/rendering enhancements on a lot of these devices) and enjoy the ergonomics and screen quality and nice fit for old games, then then think about what you need for bigger games and streaming and more serious portable play. If you're anything like me, your cheap tosser device might actually get more play than your more serious HD portable.
Some links of examples (there are youtubers like
Retro Game Corps and
ETA Prime who also cover all these devices.)
The RG351V is ANBERNIC's latest handheld that comes in a vertical form factor and houses a stunning 4:3 display.
retrododo.com
The Funkey S is a new miniature handheld that resembles the Gameboy Advance SP. It can emulate a bunch kf your old school games!
retrododo.com
Powkiddy are back at it again, with heir latest being the brand new Powkiddy Q20 Mini, a $39 handheld with a pocket friendly size.
retrododo.com
ANBERNIC are struggling to find their mojo recently, and with the new announcement of the RG 300X it goes to show they're taking steps back.
retrododo.com
If you love the original GBA form factor, feast your eyes on this! The Retro Dreamer G4A is a Raspberry Pi4 based handheld all neatly wrapped up in a Game Boy Advance shell.
obscurehandhelds.com
It's been a long time since Powkiddy first teased their powerful upgrade to 2019's X18. Pre-orders have finally gone live for the Powkiddy X18S with devices due to start shipping in a few days time.
obscurehandhelds.com
