Don't be sad. You're being responsible by using it until it's usefulness has been fully depleted. The amount of energy and materials put into phones for them to be sat in a drawer because the owner got bored after a year or two is the real shame here.
@@PixelisedPaul not to mention the E waste being generated by people going through phones and other electronics like they're Doritos is piling up fast and poisoning the planet.
I turned one of my phones into a retro gaming powerhouse with a Bluetooth controller and I play it *EVERY DAY!* Whether it's Chrono Trigger, Pokémon Crystal or Final Fantasy IX - I've always got some retro classic going and it only cost about $30 and an old phone 👍
My old phone is by now a relic that's around 5 years old and was already underpowered when I bought it. And my current "new" phone is I believe 2 years old compared to release but is brand new for me as I only bought it a few months ago
Really love the content, the idea of emulation on your phone is so cool to me that you can have a whole console in your pocket, and not just one but many Love the channel
I remember when i have my first android phone in 2012, 3.2 inch screen,512mb ram,and gingerbread os, i was blown away that i can play ps1,snes,gba,ds,even couple psp game, i finished the final fantasy 1-9 in my android phone :)
@@Lonewolf-mt4fw i started with 7, then 8, then 9 then 10, the go back to 1 to 6, then 10-2, then 12, then trilogy 13. But 15 was a lousy final fantasy for me so its a NO for now.
As much as I would love to agree with you there was a study that people change their phones every 2 to 3 years, I personally try to make mine last at least 3 or 4 but in reality most manufacturers support their phones with updates every 3 to 4 years, after that you are on your own with security. Sucks I know but it is what it is.
I've had my iPhone 6S Plus almost as long as it's been released (approximately 5 years ago) now that's an old phone right there, but it's still kicking and being updated by Apple. Yeah soon enough, it might not get updated anymore, but 2 years isn't old enough, unless you somehow can't take care of your phones and need replacements every now and then. I'd understand if it's considered old for at least 4 or 5 years after you had it, but 2 years is definitely not old enough. I'd say that's a rich person's perspective if they consider a 2 year old phone to be "old".
Taki : using my old phone as retro handheld emulator only ( redmi note 5 Pro ) Me : using my daily 3years old ++ phone to watch Taki video ( redmi note 4 )
I purchased the Saitake a few weeks ago and it is pretty good. Your hands can get a bit cramped but it is a great way to distribute the weight of a phone as opposed to a phone clip
I congratulate you on a fantastic video, you had so much to cover but you done a great job at weaving in and out of a messy mine field of mobile tech and peripherals.
Nice video! I've just recently upgraded from my OnePlus 6 8gb 128gb to a OnePlus 8 pro 12gb ram 256gb, I'm going to install a custom rom on my old OnePlus 6 and use it primarily for emulation with an Nvidia shield controller thanks for your video 👍
@@SRC267 1st Question : does it already work without root ? 2nd : does it work both wired / BL ? 3rd : are you switching your PS 3 cable or using additional adapter on your phone ? like OTG
I'm so glad I saw this comment. I was actually looking for something like this. I am sensitive to input latency for bluetooth controllers on Android. So I can any owners confirm if Razer Kishi really does eliminate input or at least minimize input lag compared to bluetooth ones? Thanks to those who will share their experience
*Name of the video* : “Turn Your Old Phone Into a Handheld Emulation Gaming Console” *The name it should have* : “How to Turn a Snapdragon 636 Into a Powerfull Handheld Emulation Gaming Console”
Damn I was about to buy a Chinese portable and I found this video I have this phone didn't know it can run so much stuff :D I just need to get a good clip gamepad.
You've just given me the idea to turn my cracked note 8 into a mini console! I could strap it into my dex pad, run that gaming launcher and a bunch of roms and connect my sn30 pro + and bam I've got a tiny console more powerful than a raspberry pi
@@pmsajal Bluetooth connections at all are vulnerable. You can't know if you are, for example, in public, connecting to the earbuds you brought with you or to an random MAC hijacker from a hacker making you connect to him instead of your earbuds. And, also, you can't know what the controller - specially with their own software - can do to your phone in the background.
Any chance we might see a full review on these Phone controllers you used here? Is there anything similar (from the style) like the Flydigi Wasp 2 for a 10" Tablet?
Hey Taki!, Haha, I was one of those asking for this video! As always THANK YOU for another fantastic video and amazing content! Pro Tip: If you use a more modern phone that allows for hard wired tethering (no lag compared to streaming over WFi) you can play your favorite retro games on a big screen with the same Bluetooth controller and phone, and then drop it in your bag for on the go gaming. Sadly most of those phone are the more expensive flagship phones. 😕
Thank you so much sir for making this video, I do have this device laying around, can you please make a video or suggest how to setup all the emulator showed in this video. Please it's a request sir.
@@lonitro725 yeah that would be great, just show the setup that would be enough, as I'm a tester for many openscore developers for this device I can help others who are interested like me in emulation.
@@DoctorWhoNow01 In some parts of the world it's really expensive, here in Italy it's still around 300 euros. I got an old one because it was never used by the owner and i love it, but still some chinese handhelds are great for people on a budget, especially if they seek just one type of emulation
@@Stefanoabed05 Does Italy not have access to eBay? You're not bound by your local pricing when one could simply import from overseas. Literally first page of ebay has PS Vitas, shipped from Japan for less than $130 euro... Even if your country had horrific import tax, I doubt it'd make it up to 300euro. EDIT: Import duties on manufactured goods from non-EU countries range from 5% to 8%...... Well there you go, pay 130euro, pay your 8% tax, sell them to your local market and walk away with 160euro in profit.
I was hoping to hear more about input lag - from the 2 bluetooth controllers I've tried that has been the main issue and what caused me to stop using them
I'll do it in a larger controller video. With BT 5.0, your latency is going to be well under 100ms. Still higher than wired, but not the end of the world.
retroid pocket is an example of an retro handheld that's actually capable to be the best on the market if it had better processor (maybe use a sd425 or sd625) and different button layout while the moqii i7s is just too overpriced and not that practical.
If anyone is still listening, the best phones for price to performance in the used market are LG G8, G8x and V60. The G8 and G8X have the SD855, and can be found for about $100-150 depending on your tolerance of condition and if you don’t care to get a bad ESN phone (blocked from cellular services) and the V60 can be found for about $180-$260ish.
I've made one using my father old galaxy s duos 2 and it surprisingly can run ds games, some psp games, n64 games, runs ps1 perfectly and i am happy with this
As someone who has never had, or even held, a gaming console this should be the nearest thing I can do to my sister's old phone and enjoy what everyone else has...
Check out the ipega 9025 its probably my favourite especially aesthetically because I really dont like how any of these look and the 9025 makes your phone look more like a legit handheld
Integers scaling in those other settings are you able to explain more or is there another video you can refer me to please and thank you. This is so cool I feel like a kid again thanks for making this video
You may want to look a bit more into this kind of peripherals. Form factors, how they handle, buttons, joysticks, lags, stuff like that. They may be great material for new videos.
Metroid Fusion has given me more hand cramps than any other video game, a true masterpiece! Are there any NDS or 3DS emulators that use savestates just like the SNES emulators ??
Probably a dumb question. I just recently subscribed to your channel and love the retro handheld reviews. Wanted to get your opinion on best handheld for NES, SNES, SEGA/SEGACD, N64 mainly and easiest to add more roms? Sorry for dumb question.
Please make a video of all best rankings handhelds out in the market today worth getting. Because a lot of these handhelds are only playing low retro games and not being put to good use. The psp and ps vita have been hacked for the longest time and I still don’t see any handhelds using efficient power to play games
Yes even the note 10+ exynos struggles badly to play most 3ds games, I understand now why people were complaining about the SD vs exynos in the same phone but very different at the same time
I've always been interested in 3rd party controllers and emulating handhelds. So while I'm not thrilled with ordering from aliexpress, I really want to see if the Saitake will change my mind about DS emulation on my phone, even if my mi9T has seemingly abysmal benchmarks. I'm commenting to help analytics. Oh yeah, and have a new sub, too.
Interesting video. So, which are the best controllers in your opinion? If we wanted to give one (or two) as gifts for Christmas, what would you recommend? Thanks
The 636 was a mid range chip when it launched and even now no dedicated retro gaming console (even $200+ ones like the GPD XD+) gets even close to its performance. Recent flagships (855/865 chips) can even run the majority of PS2 games smoothly now. Even if you don't have top end chipsets, most people will get far better value for money just investing in a decent controller setup. The only real reason to go dedicated is for the nostalgia factor of owning a handheld console.
Uina Bosku senang ja bah tu..di Kasi install Saja emulator di phone mu. Buli Cari di play store banyak. Sdh install Somua yg ngam di Hati. Nah ROM Game byk di Google..klu mau nmpk cun lagi Install DIG Frontend utk emulator..macam si Taki install tu..😁 Gud Luck & Stay Safe Bosku.
You mention that "in some cases" a dedicated handheld console is better, but I would really like to hear you discuss the various pros and cons in detail. After owning several handheld emulation devices, and being disappointed by all of them to an extent (bad built-in emulators/firmware, mediocre performance/battery life, long boot times), moving to phone+controller ended up being the far superior solution for me.
A huge con is security. A lot of the devices on the market request root privileges and use apps that pose a large security risk. I've yet to see a controller software package that matches the performance of the built-in one on the i7s.
@@TakiUdon I don't understand, do you mean the Bluetooth controllers require root access on Android? (I don't understand what "root" would mean here, you don't need a rooted phone.) And what about USB-C connecting controllers? I think it's worth actually reviewing the performance of various controllers. Popular video idea. :)
I have done that before but phones degrade hard after a year or two. The controller usually takes up the charging port, they become disconnected often, it's hard to carry, and emulators usually require a lot of unusual tweaking. I got a playgo recently and have used that way more then any phone / controller setup I have had.
"The controller usually takes up the charging port, they become disconnected often" what kind of controller did you use? The ones on the video use bluetooth.
Thanks. Though, I really don't think a small screen (~5-7 inches) is very suitable for anything above 16-bit console emulation. Those early console games were made for small screens; big dialogue boxes, no mini maps in the corner etc. Exceptions to this (minor complaint) would, of course, be the handheld console emulators.
I tried for a long time to use my phone for emulation because of the power that these have, I tried every controller in this video, mounting the dualshock, the switch types, but it was a big nope. The emulation quality that you can achieve with them is not disputed. The immediacy by having all in one case with included controls, designed exclusively to be ready to play that the portable consoles give you will never be replaced by a phone, I even arrived to the point to skip android-based consoles too, for the simple fact of having another apps, web browsers and functionalities at hand that take you out of the gaming experience. Experience told me that my search will always be 100% dedicated consoles.
Lightweight custom roms for Android are out there. You root your phone to flash them, use Pico GApps or don't use GApps at all, root after flash to remove simple bloatware (calculator, whatever you don't want) and unroot/deroot. Then install a launcher of your liking, or use DIG. The Moto G5s Plus is a good phone, and there's a very good and light Android custom ROM for it. If you wanna know, tell me, i just have the name of it on my PC notes.
Dude I am so doing this! And I am most interested in the horizontal controller. could you find it and put it in a link? It would be nice if this was a real tutorial! What all costed you and how much? This is sweet thank you! Oh and what about more modern gaming platforms like Nintendo switch or 3ds or Xbox 1? Is it possible to use those? I literally want you to send me all the info you got to make an even better one!🤣😎 Thanks so much! I love it! Don't get bad at this! I want you to make me get ALL the crazy stuff! You are AWESOME! I love things like this!
Yeah its cool to turn your old phone into a cool portable retro game console. The new steam deck might just change the game for me on a new all around retro game if it can run gamecube and wii games it will be my all nintendo retro gaming console on the go and i can dock it.
I've finally joined the dark side. 🌌
Apps used:
RetroArch - SNES/GBA/PS1
Mupen64 FZ - N64
Drastic - NDS
PPSSPP - PSP
Dolphin MMJ - GC
Steam Link/Moonlight - PC
Lol
Where do I go for my saber?
@@TakiUdon idk
Get EmuBox. It plays GBC, GBA, DS, PSX, NES and SNES games.
Where's the app to eliminate input lag?
Upgrading phone to get better performance: ❌
Upgrading phone so youtubers don't call your phone old: ☑️
True
@Mr Cheese YT Huge notch makes it look outdated, I'd rather upgrade to a Mi 9T Pro instead
Pro tip: With the Saitake controller, you can set your phone vertical to play DS games with both screens at full screen.
That's exactly what I do! I have a Black Shark 2 and it's wide enough to fit tightly in the controller when vertical. It's much better imo.
I have the saitake and there is way too much delay for it to be usable
@@frogg4711 never had any latency issues
The Ipega Red Knight also enables you to do that.
@@TheAlex726a that's awesome...where can I get this ?
“How to turn your old phone...”
Uses a Redmi Note 5
Me, looking at my RN5: *visible sadness*
haha
Don't be sad. You're being responsible by using it until it's usefulness has been fully depleted. The amount of energy and materials put into phones for them to be sat in a drawer because the owner got bored after a year or two is the real shame here.
@@PixelisedPaul not to mention the E waste being generated by people going through phones and other electronics like they're Doritos is piling up fast and poisoning the planet.
PixelatedPaul i totally agree, in my case it was just a joke :D it’s a shame that people retire their phones after such a small amount of time
I mean, my current phone is a Galaxy Note 2 and my "old phone" would be an S3 Mini, so yeah.
His "old" phone is better than the phone I use right now, every day
I have the Pixel 5 and I thought my specs were great, but Geekbench gave me a lower score than what this phone has.
@@rmt74358 The pixel 5's processor is inferior to the pixel 4 actually
same
I can literally watch these videos for HOURS. Thank you Taki.
I turned one of my phones into a retro gaming powerhouse with a Bluetooth controller and I play it *EVERY DAY!* Whether it's Chrono Trigger, Pokémon Crystal or Final Fantasy IX - I've always got some retro classic going and it only cost about $30 and an old phone 👍
What's the name of the controller
Sadly mi "Old phone" is my actual phone xD
I'm actually writting this in the old phone, my actual phone
i thought he will use some 2010 or 2011 phone
@@RS-eq2dn same
My old phone is by now a relic that's around 5 years old and was already underpowered when I bought it. And my current "new" phone is I believe 2 years old compared to release but is brand new for me as I only bought it a few months ago
Really love the content, the idea of emulation on your phone is so cool to me that you can have a whole console in your pocket, and not just one but many
Love the channel
I remember when i have my first android phone in 2012, 3.2 inch screen,512mb ram,and gingerbread os, i was blown away that i can play ps1,snes,gba,ds,even couple psp game, i finished the final fantasy 1-9 in my android phone :)
Please suggest me final fantasy games i never finished it....imma beginner
@@Lonewolf-mt4fw start with 7
@@Lonewolf-mt4fw if you've never played a jrpg before I would actually recommend mystic quest. It's kinda like babby's first rpg
Start with 1
@@Lonewolf-mt4fw i started with 7, then 8, then 9 then 10, the go back to 1 to 6, then 10-2, then 12, then trilogy 13. But 15 was a lousy final fantasy for me so its a NO for now.
I was very pleasantly surprised to see this video was using the exact phone I had already planned to do this with! How convenient!
"When I was known for sushi instead of noodles"
..... Taki Maki?
Well, as opposed to Udon, I think that’s the best bet.
Nah Tatsu-maki
Lol I didn't expect a phone to be an "old phone" that's basically 2 years old. I'd consider a phone "old" if it were at least 5+ years old.
Phones progressed rapidly up until the release of the Snapdragon 845. Now even the midrange of the 700 series is overkill for most things.
As much as I would love to agree with you there was a study that people change their phones every 2 to 3 years, I personally try to make mine last at least 3 or 4 but in reality most manufacturers support their phones with updates every 3 to 4 years, after that you are on your own with security. Sucks I know but it is what it is.
I've had my iPhone 6S Plus almost as long as it's been released (approximately 5 years ago) now that's an old phone right there, but it's still kicking and being updated by Apple.
Yeah soon enough, it might not get updated anymore, but 2 years isn't old enough, unless you somehow can't take care of your phones and need replacements every now and then. I'd understand if it's considered old for at least 4 or 5 years after you had it, but 2 years is definitely not old enough. I'd say that's a rich person's perspective if they consider a 2 year old phone to be "old".
lol thats how we do in brazil
Lol, He Think 2 Years Old Consider To Be Called "Old Phone" Meanwhile Me Still Using My Samsung Galaxy Neo Who is 8 Years Old.
Taki : using my old phone as retro handheld emulator only ( redmi note 5 Pro )
Me : using my daily 3years old ++ phone to watch Taki video ( redmi note 4 )
I'm still using my 5 year old Redmi 2 Pro
Mine Redmi 4a
I purchased the Saitake a few weeks ago and it is pretty good. Your hands can get a bit cramped but it is a great way to distribute the weight of a phone as opposed to a phone clip
How I determine whether or not my phone is "old"
The screen is cracked and google play won't update anymore.
The screen being cracked doesn't mean it's old. It just means you were careless with it.
@@Andrew-it7fb AND not or.
@@RicoLen1 It's neither and nor or. It has nothing to do with the age of the phone.
@@Andrew-it7fb If Google play won't update anymore on an android phone, you better believe it's old.
@@RicoLen1 I didn't say anything about google play not updating. I said that having a cracked screen has nothing to do with the age of a phone.🙄
Thank you Taki. You should do a live stream or Q&A session about yourself. Would love to get to know you as well as continue watching your videos.
2:13 .... Ahhh...the runescape days I see
When my high school day before i play runescape i really addicted to the game and ther so many people in any ground and dungeons leveling
:D
The Galaxy A20 is available for $80 on EBay, has a beautiful OLED screen, and can run Dolphin decently well and some Citra games.
The phone was a bang for the buck when it first came out. Literally no one knew about xiaomi before the note 4.
luckely it's the same phone that i have here! nice video!
I wish that I could have that phone that you used for the emulation test. It worked so fast :o
Snapdragon 636 is pretty good
I always learn a lot from you, Taki. Thanks for the info and channel.
I congratulate you on a fantastic video, you had so much to cover but you done a great job at weaving in and out of a messy mine field of mobile tech and peripherals.
Thank you so much!
Nice video! I've just recently upgraded from my OnePlus 6 8gb 128gb to a OnePlus 8 pro 12gb ram 256gb, I'm going to install a custom rom on my old OnePlus 6 and use it primarily for emulation with an Nvidia shield controller thanks for your video 👍
Taki Udon: (making gaming emulation console using old 4gb ram phone)
Me: (Watching in my Samsung J7 Core phone)
~Sadness Intensifies~
You should try the new Razer Kishi. It connects directly to the USB C port, minimizing any latency.
I use a PS3 pad with USB-C
@@SRC267 1st Question : does it already work without root ?
2nd : does it work both wired / BL ?
3rd : are you switching your PS 3 cable or using additional adapter on your phone ? like OTG
I'm so glad I saw this comment. I was actually looking for something like this. I am sensitive to input latency for bluetooth controllers on Android.
So I can any owners confirm if Razer Kishi really does eliminate input or at least minimize input lag compared to bluetooth ones? Thanks to those who will share their experience
*Name of the video* : “Turn Your Old Phone Into a Handheld Emulation Gaming Console”
*The name it should have* : “How to Turn a Snapdragon 636 Into a Powerfull Handheld Emulation Gaming Console”
Snapdragon 636 is quite powerful for ppsspp and nds
@@tonyvercetti8056 mine is 675 and it can handle Wii games perfectly
I personally use an Samsung s9
That would be an odd title since it doesn't have to have that chip.
@@Andrew-it7fb no they mean that the phone is really powerful and isnt an old phone with an old chip, that chip is quite powerful
Quick tip: in gba, nes or any 2 button console that used a and b you can map it on the a and x for ergonomics and ease of control
I use my old phones as security cameras in my home but doing this seems fun.
That sounds good! So how do you do that??
Just getting back intk emulation again and your channel is really good stuff. Definitely going to be going through your videos. ✌️
I love how youtubers try to give us awesome things to do with our old phones (moto g5 here) and they showcase their point with xiaomis.
Damn I was about to buy a Chinese portable and I found this video I have this phone didn't know it can run so much stuff :D I just need to get a good clip gamepad.
dude can you make a video on ranking different smartphone emulator,that would be rally helpful.
Thank you very much it helped me a lot I had an old little x3 nfc and I turned it into a retro console.
Just discovered your channel and it is right up my alley, glad I found it! Subscribeddd!!!
You've just given me the idea to turn my cracked note 8 into a mini console!
I could strap it into my dex pad, run that gaming launcher and a bunch of roms and connect my sn30 pro + and bam I've got a tiny console more powerful than a raspberry pi
Wow nice. You are truly an elite with this kind of stuff.
Exactly! So glad someone mentioned about the dangers of plugging random controllers
What can happen over bluetooth? I have never heard anything bad happening.
@@pmsajal Bluetooth connections at all are vulnerable. You can't know if you are, for example, in public, connecting to the earbuds you brought with you or to an random MAC hijacker from a hacker making you connect to him instead of your earbuds. And, also, you can't know what the controller - specially with their own software - can do to your phone in the background.
That's what we've all been waiting for! Welcome buddy 🤝
I will need this video's tutroial when my current device becomes old xD.
Any chance we might see a full review on these Phone controllers you used here? Is there anything similar (from the style) like the Flydigi Wasp 2 for a 10" Tablet?
Hey Taki!, Haha, I was one of those asking for this video! As always THANK YOU for another fantastic video and amazing content!
Pro Tip: If you use a more modern phone that allows for hard wired tethering (no lag compared to streaming over WFi) you can play your favorite retro games on a big screen with the same Bluetooth controller and phone, and then drop it in your bag for on the go gaming. Sadly most of those phone are the more expensive flagship phones. 😕
I really don't know why more devices don't support video out- it's such a useful feature.
@@TakiUdon couldn't agree more!
Love your videos! Also u sound kinda like ETA PRIME!
Thank you so much sir for making this video, I do have this device laying around, can you please make a video or suggest how to setup all the emulator showed in this video. Please it's a request sir.
I can't make a video on it, but i can show you how to setup emulators for the best performance.
@@lonitro725 yeah that would be great, just show the setup that would be enough, as I'm a tester for many openscore developers for this device I can help others who are interested like me in emulation.
next, you need to bury the "just use a hacked Vita" group
I've got my shovel
just use a hacked Vita
Why not use a hacked Vita tho
@@DoctorWhoNow01 In some parts of the world it's really expensive, here in Italy it's still around 300 euros. I got an old one because it was never used by the owner and i love it, but still some chinese handhelds are great for people on a budget, especially if they seek just one type of emulation
@@Stefanoabed05 Does Italy not have access to eBay? You're not bound by your local pricing when one could simply import from overseas. Literally first page of ebay has PS Vitas, shipped from Japan for less than $130 euro... Even if your country had horrific import tax, I doubt it'd make it up to 300euro.
EDIT: Import duties on manufactured goods from non-EU countries range from 5% to 8%......
Well there you go, pay 130euro, pay your 8% tax, sell them to your local market and walk away with 160euro in profit.
I was hoping to hear more about input lag - from the 2 bluetooth controllers I've tried that has been the main issue and what caused me to stop using them
I'll do it in a larger controller video. With BT 5.0, your latency is going to be well under 100ms. Still higher than wired, but not the end of the world.
@@TakiUdon Hi, I have ipega 9023s and lag is so big, you cannot play games like super mario, sometimes it does not detect key press...
Love both the Saitake and 8bitdo controllers. I definitely go back and forth on using a telescopic controller vs controller with a clip.
retroid pocket is an example of an retro handheld that's actually capable to be the best on the market if it had better processor (maybe use a sd425 or sd625) and different button layout while the moqii i7s is just too overpriced and not that practical.
If anyone is still listening, the best phones for price to performance in the used market are LG G8, G8x and V60. The G8 and G8X have the SD855, and can be found for about $100-150 depending on your tolerance of condition and if you don’t care to get a bad ESN phone (blocked from cellular services) and the V60 can be found for about $180-$260ish.
6:52 I have this controller.
Lucky you
Absolutely amazing video again brother.
Taki: my old phone at this performance level..
Me: Cries in galaxy S8
Can you do a video on the setup of this new phone to install everything you did in this one??
I've made one using my father old galaxy s duos 2 and it surprisingly can run ds games, some psp games, n64 games, runs ps1 perfectly and i am happy with this
As someone who has never had, or even held, a gaming console this should be the nearest thing I can do to my sister's old phone and enjoy what everyone else has...
I appreciate the information. I like to learn all options that I can use.
Welcome to our Android side.
Well Android is very good on emulating but personally I think an jail broken apple device is better
@@Taetaedoeslife
Why is it better?
Check out the ipega 9025 its probably my favourite especially aesthetically because I really dont like how any of these look and the 9025 makes your phone look more like a legit handheld
Very informative! Thanks.
Integers scaling in those other settings are you able to explain more or is there another video you can refer me to please and thank you. This is so cool I feel like a kid again thanks for making this video
You may want to look a bit more into this kind of peripherals. Form factors, how they handle, buttons, joysticks, lags, stuff like that. They may be great material for new videos.
Which lens do you use for filming this? Thank you great video btw...
Never thought about it that way but my “old phone” is a note 10+. Should be a beast for this use case, though black bars are to be expected ofc
I have a Moto G7 Plus which it has snapdragon 636 too and GOW on psp runs like crap on my phone! How did you get it to run so smooth like that?
Metroid Fusion has given me more hand cramps than any other video game, a true masterpiece!
Are there any NDS or 3DS emulators that use savestates just like the SNES emulators ??
Only Drastic does. Citra doesn't have savestates yet.
Taki: Says that Redmi Note 5 is ani old phone
Me, using a Redmi Note 4 as my main device: Maybe I should upgrade my phone
:D
Nah, I'm still rocking my Galaxy Note 2 from 2012 and can't really justify an upgrade, so yeah.
This is amazing
Is a good method to re-use an old phone
I think i am going to do it if i get a good phone
Probably a dumb question. I just recently subscribed to your channel and love the retro handheld reviews. Wanted to get your opinion on best handheld for NES, SNES, SEGA/SEGACD, N64 mainly and easiest to add more roms? Sorry for dumb question.
Either the x15/x18, or a used XD+
Taki Udon thank you!
Please make a video of all best rankings handhelds out in the market today worth getting. Because a lot of these handhelds are only playing low retro games and not being put to good use. The psp and ps vita have been hacked for the longest time and I still don’t see any handhelds using efficient power to play games
I plan on it. There are a lot of controllers to aquire.
Thank you very much for the videos! Nice channel!
I still use this phone even now lol😅😅. Will be useful in the future when I buy a new one
My main phone can't even run 3ds or GameCube that well
my main phone stutters trying to play mario kart 64
@@missingno2401 well fuf
How đid you cònfig Citra to make it run so smooth? I have a Redmi 6 pro and can't even play a 2d game properly.
Adreno GPUs are the best for Citra. Mali is very bad.
Yes even the note 10+ exynos struggles badly to play most 3ds games, I understand now why people were complaining about the SD vs exynos in the same phone but very different at the same time
@@TakiUdon umm... Adreno 512, runs like shit on my phone... Taki, please explain
@@gabikralj94 what emulator?
@@TakiUdon both citra mmj build and newest official release on play store (early access version)
how did you run citra on a 636 device so smoothly?
Those games can stutter, it's not flawless.
Can't even run it on my exynos s10.. sad
@@TakiUdon whats the best settings for beta citra?
I've always been interested in 3rd party controllers and emulating handhelds. So while I'm not thrilled with ordering from aliexpress, I really want to see if the Saitake will change my mind about DS emulation on my phone, even if my mi9T has seemingly abysmal benchmarks. I'm commenting to help analytics. Oh yeah, and have a new sub, too.
Just make sure you use it in HID mode (Android icon+X)
I love my 8bitdo SN30 Pro Plus Controller with the grips
Interesting video. So, which are the best controllers in your opinion? If we wanted to give one (or two) as gifts for Christmas, what would you recommend? Thanks
How is the input lag for each controller? Do some have more/less lag than others? Is it device specific?
bruh, im still using my asus snap636 phone. It works like a charm even tho i need to control my emotion every time it ran out of memory
I have a USB adapter on my Samsung S7 to connect my controller. I got snes, n64 & sega emulators everything runs flawlessly.
The 636 was a mid range chip when it launched and even now no dedicated retro gaming console (even $200+ ones like the GPD XD+) gets even close to its performance. Recent flagships (855/865 chips) can even run the majority of PS2 games smoothly now. Even if you don't have top end chipsets, most people will get far better value for money just investing in a decent controller setup. The only real reason to go dedicated is for the nostalgia factor of owning a handheld console.
My phone Already Emulation Gaming powerhouse and it's feel Great. Keep making video Bossku 😁👍
oke boskuh
Itu dia bossku
bang, ajar camne nak tukar phone jadi emulator? saya ada redmi note 4x lama.
Uina Bosku senang ja bah tu..di Kasi install Saja emulator di phone mu. Buli Cari di play store banyak. Sdh install Somua yg ngam di Hati. Nah ROM Game byk di Google..klu mau nmpk cun lagi Install DIG Frontend utk emulator..macam si Taki install tu..😁 Gud Luck & Stay Safe Bosku.
Ahh, dig. I see your a man of culture as well.
First world be like yeah 2 year old phone is old lol
You mention that "in some cases" a dedicated handheld console is better, but I would really like to hear you discuss the various pros and cons in detail. After owning several handheld emulation devices, and being disappointed by all of them to an extent (bad built-in emulators/firmware, mediocre performance/battery life, long boot times), moving to phone+controller ended up being the far superior solution for me.
A huge con is security. A lot of the devices on the market request root privileges and use apps that pose a large security risk. I've yet to see a controller software package that matches the performance of the built-in one on the i7s.
@@TakiUdon I don't understand, do you mean the Bluetooth controllers require root access on Android? (I don't understand what "root" would mean here, you don't need a rooted phone.) And what about USB-C connecting controllers? I think it's worth actually reviewing the performance of various controllers. Popular video idea. :)
Honnestly, my old Xperia Play did the same some years ago, at least for nes, gba, ps1
Me: Pulls out old iphone
Him: Pulls out android
*Cries in IOS*
I actually did sideload like dolphin and delta which are pretty great on iphone tbh (DolphinIos runs better than that dolphin you showed)
yep this is pretty much my set up. Except using Moga Pro controller.
I have done that before but phones degrade hard after a year or two. The controller usually takes up the charging port, they become disconnected often, it's hard to carry, and emulators usually require a lot of unusual tweaking.
I got a playgo recently and have used that way more then any phone / controller setup I have had.
"The controller usually takes up the charging port, they become disconnected often" what kind of controller did you use? The ones on the video use bluetooth.
Ive done the same years ago with Gba, Ds,Ps1&psp games on my old phone 😁
Thanks. Though, I really don't think a small screen (~5-7 inches) is very suitable for anything above 16-bit console emulation. Those early console games were made for small screens; big dialogue boxes, no mini maps in the corner etc. Exceptions to this (minor complaint) would, of course, be the handheld console emulators.
Add annotation for PCSX2 core in retroarch now :D
I tried for a long time to use my phone for emulation because of the power that these have, I tried every controller in this video, mounting the dualshock, the switch types, but it was a big nope.
The emulation quality that you can achieve with them is not disputed. The immediacy by having all in one case with included controls, designed exclusively to be ready to play that the portable consoles give you will never be replaced by a phone, I even arrived to the point to skip android-based consoles too, for the simple fact of having another apps, web browsers and functionalities at hand that take you out of the gaming experience.
Experience told me that my search will always be 100% dedicated consoles.
Lightweight custom roms for Android are out there. You root your phone to flash them, use Pico GApps or don't use GApps at all, root after flash to remove simple bloatware (calculator, whatever you don't want) and unroot/deroot. Then install a launcher of your liking, or use DIG.
The Moto G5s Plus is a good phone, and there's a very good and light Android custom ROM for it. If you wanna know, tell me, i just have the name of it on my PC notes.
I use the SN30 Pro+ and since I'm upgrading my tablet, my old one will be used for emulation
I can not believe it. I love it.
My satiate controller broke after a week of use. Every time I extend the controller the whole left side of the controller doesn’t work.
Dude I am so doing this! And I am most interested in the horizontal controller. could you find it and put it in a link? It would be nice if this was a real tutorial! What all costed you and how much? This is sweet thank you! Oh and what about more modern gaming platforms like Nintendo switch or 3ds or Xbox 1? Is it possible to use those? I literally want you to send me all the info you got to make an even better one!🤣😎 Thanks so much! I love it! Don't get bad at this! I want you to make me get ALL the crazy stuff! You are AWESOME! I love things like this!
Yeah its cool to turn your old phone into a cool portable retro game console. The new steam deck might just change the game for me on a new all around retro game if it can run gamecube and wii games it will be my all nintendo retro gaming console on the go and i can dock it.
Taki Udon out here doing the Lord's work 🙏