SNES Handheld suggestion

MeTmKniceMeTmKnice
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Over the years I have seen a handful of 3rd party NES, SNES, combo etc Handheld Units. I want to know what the best "Bang for the Buck" is, as far as SNES goes, if it plays NES/Famicon whatever too that's fine. 

SupaBoy seems to be popular. Retro Duo Portable? A few years ago I remember seening a nice Custom one before it was really a "thing". I did try to search, so apologies if I missed it. Thanks. 



I all ready have a Sega Nomad, and a RetroMini NES handheld. I have a DS Lite and a smart phone that I know I can play ROM's on, but it's not the same. 

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  • theirontoupeetheirontoupee
    I have a retro Duo Portable 2.0 and have liked it a lot, but others have had issues. I've also heard the same about the supaboy so my guess would be as good as the next guy's!
  • ZwarioZwario
    RDP 2.0 is the best... For now
  • Turdfurgeson82Turdfurgeson82
    I have a hyperkin supaboy its good I like it
  • csgx1csgx1
    I had the Supaboy v1 and RDP v1 and they both died on me. The Supaboy stopped loading games and the RDP totally died. The RDP did last a few years longer.



    I picked up a cheap RDP v2 replacement which seems to work ok so far but I really can't recommend these clones.



    It's basically luck of the draw if you get a lasting unit with minimum issues.
  • Ozzy_98Ozzy_98
    They all seem to suck still. Not as bad as crap like the game axe did though, and it was one of the better ones at the time.



    I know you said playing on the phone wasn't the same, but what part are you missing, the using actual carts or the control? A JXD-7800b is a great portable system, and you can have entire libraries of systems wherever you go.



    Doesn't fit in your pocket however.
  • Mega TankMega Tank
    Originally posted by: theirontoupee

    I have a retro Duo Portable 2.0 and have liked it a lot, but others have had issues. I've also heard the same about the supaboy so my guess would be as good as the next guy's!




    ^ Retro Bit Duo Portable 2.0

    Minor sound issue but that is all. It buzzes a little if you use certain headphones. I have had no issues with it.
  • lojack44lojack44
    I have a Supertendo. Rechargeable batteries that last a long time and even d-pad, buttons and motherboard are pulled from an original SNES system and controller. Only problem is I'm not sure that another one exists besides mine...
  • xMaGuSxxMaGuSx
    From what i keep hearing/reading they all kind of suck. But since i have never used one i can't really judge.



    I honestly enjoy using my MOGA controller with my phone for snes on the go.



    The emulators run flawlessly for me, i notice no difference. And physical buttons FTW. And having every game on an SD rather than carry carts around is a plus.
  • AstralSoul13AstralSoul13
    The GBA
  • GuntzGuntz

    Originally posted by: csgx1



    I had the Supaboy v1 and RDP v1 and they both died on me. The Supaboy stopped loading games and the RDP totally died. The RDP did last a few years longer.



    I picked up a cheap RDP v2 replacement which seems to work ok so far but I really can't recommend these clones.



    It's basically luck of the draw if you get a lasting unit with minimum issues.



    I can't comment on the Supaboy, but the RDP V1 probably had its RAM died. That clone uses a 5v chipset paired with 3.3v RAM that is directly connected, thus is being overdriven. If you can find someone who has a hot air rework station, you can fix the RDP.
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