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  • Dyskolos@lemmy.zipEnglish
    2·
    1 day ago

    Why? For whom? The 80s are over, what am I supposed to do with an 1.5" 1bit display? Play games I played 40yrs ago, but now on the tiniest display I ever had? And 1bit? My first computer had a 1bit display. It sucked ass.

    I’m no AAA-gamer that values gfx over gameplay (the contrary actually), but come on…

    And all this for 100 moneyz? I could not think of any single use case this would beat a stinky smartphone, which I’d also carry. And even if I had no phone, I’d buy a used gameboy or some other handheld for that price.

  • fishy@lemmy.todayEnglish
    11·
    3 days ago

    I love a good handheld but am struggling to wrap my brain around when this device would be desirable to use or have around. I can’t think of a time I wouldn’t prefer something the size of an r36s especially with it’s far larger library of games.

    • mesa@piefed.socialOPEnglish
      10·
      3 days ago

      Its for people who like simple games (theres over 400+ now) and “game and watch” kind of setup. I like putting it in my wallet and bringing it out when I get bored. It gets something like 8-9 hours of battery life. So much that I forget to charge it for weeks on end.

      You can also tinker like crazy. I got a couple of games and apps that work with it. Its all C++ but as long as it runs on an Arduino it can most likely run on the device.

      I have a miyoo mini plus. And it doesn’t scratch the itch that the arduboy has with simple/tinker games. Both are made for different reasons.

      Hope that answers your question!

      • fishy@lemmy.todayEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        Guess it’s just personal preference. I’m generally gaming on the train ride into work so I’ve got a solid 30 minute block to play and have space in my bag for a larger device. I’m also not usually looking to tinker with devices much post initial setup but can understand why someone would enjoy doing so. Thanks for answering, glhf.

    • MurrayL@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      3 days ago

      No you’re right - it’s 2:1, which is an unusual aspect ratio. But it looks like it’s intended to run games designed specifically for it rather than emulating other systems, so I guess it’s less a drawback and more a neat quirk.

      • marduk@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
        3·
        3 days ago

        If I can’t play Pokémon Crystal on it, I don’t want it! 🙎🏻 However, I do enjoy seeing new gadgets, and hope this project brings joy to people