• Carighan Maconar@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    I mean it’s fancy, but als pointless since that’s the price point of a Steam Deck, a strictly superior device.

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      5 months ago

      I have a steam deck, and have used a friend’s analogue pocket. They aren’t even the same category of device, and the analogue is literally the best emulation experience I’ve ever used. The screen, by itself, is a better emulation experience for GBC games than the steam decks default experience.

      It is not a superior device by every metric.

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        5 months ago

        and the analogue is literally the best emulation experience I’ve ever used

        The Analogue Pocket doesn’t use emulation. That is literally the entire point of that device, and the reason they can charge 10 times as much as you would pay for an Anbernic device with the same form factor

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    5 months ago

    I’d love to have one, but for way less than 500 bucks. Make it 100 and I’ll think about it.

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    5 months ago

    Why won’t anyone make these with a GBA layout?
    My old GBA was my favorite way to play Gameboy and GBC games because it’s just easier to hold.

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    5 months ago

    Is it going to be like the other Analogue products that basically are RTM and they won’t ship for a year and then be out

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    5 months ago

    I have a Steam Deck and love it… But part of me really likes the idea of the Pocket (not necessarily the aluminum one). It’s rough, cuz I’ve never gotten into FPGA stuff before, and this run is going to be a one-time thing. I guess I’ll hold off until the regular plastic ones are available again?

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        5 months ago

        Specifically the form factor. I have a lot of nostalgia for the GBC and SP, and the smaller size means it’s much easier to carry and whip out while traveling. Currently, my Steam Deck is used for when I’m on a long (6+ hours) flight or when I’m staying somewhere for a weekend. I don’t feel great about bringing it out while taking a bus or train, and it’s a bit much to bring out while sitting at an airport gate for 45 minutes.

        That being said, I would hate to split all my saves and progress between the two systems, so maybe I’ll just remain on the Deck.

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          5 months ago

          Interesting take, I think my Deck is a great size and it easily fits in my shoulder bag, I bring it everywhere. Don’t have a want for anything smaller honestly, it feels so good in my hands, anything smaller just gives me hand aches after a bit. But I can understand your perspective.

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            I’m a shorter dude (5’8"), so while I’m in love with my Steam Deck, it’s definitely a little much for me sometimes. Heavy to hold up, and I carry it in the OEM case. That being said, I’m a HUGE fan of the new case and basically only use the inner case, leaving the outer shell at home.

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                5 months ago

                When they came out with the OLED (and the special edition) instead of giving the regular shell, it was 2 shells. 1 thinner one that’s a bit thicker than the deck, and then the big one with a handle and the elastic covering a space to carry the charger. The small one actually velcros into the big case.

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      5 months ago

      RIP my impulsivity and FOMO. Ordered a black one. Though I may have an out, since my credit card company flagged it as fraud and said they cancelled the transaction.

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    5 months ago

    I’ve always wanted a handheld digital device that I can beat someone to death with without breaking it. Thanks Nintendo!

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      I’ve always wanted a handheld digital device that I can beat someone to death with without breaking it

      So, a Nokia 3310?