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Are there any sub-$200 handhelds out there that smoothly run Game Cube games? (lemmy.world)
submitted 22 hours ago by lemmy_acct_id_8647@lemmy.world to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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I’ve been REALLY wanting to play LoZ: Wind Waker again and I keep seeing mixed things about hardware capabilities. Can anyone recommend a handheld under $200 that can smoothly handle Game Cube games? I know there are more expensive ones but I really can’t afford them. I mean. I can’t afford a $200 one, but I might be able to rationalize it to myself.

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[–] Console_Modder@sh.itjust.works 26 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

I'm not too familiar with emulation handhelds, but I think finding one that is $200 and can run GameCube games is a pretty big ask... I think your best bet would be a used Steam Deck. Looks like the older models can go for around $300 on eBay and some of the ones I saw had a 1TB upgrade already unstalled

[–] Oka@sopuli.xyz 11 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

+1 for steam deck

[–] Thwompthwomp@lemmy.world 11 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Steam deck is insane for emulation. I ran wind walker at higher res and full screen and it was great. The best part is the instant sleep button to just pause things down at any point.

Op wants a steam deck.

[–] lemmy_acct_id_8647@lemmy.world 2 points 16 hours ago

OP desperately wants a Steam Deck. OP is also poor AF

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 8 points 21 hours ago

Both sales put the lcd low mem model at $330