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With all the hype for the RG SP, I managed to get the RG34XX-SP for only $50! (media.piefed.ca)
submitted 3 months ago by to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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I'm really happy with this thing. I was considering getting the RG SP but it was a solid $20-30 more expensive, since it's the newest model. Meanwhile, good offers were being made for the 34XX-SP which is basically the same device.

Initial impressions:

  • The yellow model looks great IRL. It's less saturated than in the picture.
  • 4:3 games are really not that small on the screen, the bezels aren't an issue like everyone says they are.
  • Controls are great, they're clicky but not annoying or loud. The bumpers are way better than the ones in the RG35XX-H. I'm surprised how much I love the thin D-pad. The only thing I actively dislike is how loud the function button is.
Picture of the RG34XX-SP yellow model
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[–] 11 points 3 months ago (4 children)

I get the idea of a perfect GBA SP clone but analogue sticks are so useful. So I'd prefer a 34XX-SP.

My ideal would be GBA SP form factor with a single analogue stick where the speaker is currently and two speakers where the analog sticks are.

The reasoning is the hardware supports up to N64 perfectly. So a single analogue joystick in the middle would match the N64 controller.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Trying to reach into the middle for the stick doesn't sound super ergonomic.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    It's actually easier than trying to have it on the bottom corner because the sp form factor is narrow. Your thumbs naturally rest in the middle. I bought a 34xxSP as a gift so I spent some time with it setting it up.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    These things are pretty cheap though. I think the trend is towards grabbing different handhelds for different systems, rather than trying to find The One Handheld to Rule Them All.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    Yeah I have many for different purposes like the RG CubeXX just for classic 3:4 arcades like Pacman and SpaceInvaders. Which is why a N64 specific would be nice given the CPU can do N64 before you need to make compromises.

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