Post A2s2heEXmpelheHWLI by kelbot@fosstodon.org
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(DIR) Post #A2s2P8mXz4jawfMSxc by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2021-01-03T19:48:13Z
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Been playing some games and thinking about this comparison again. Which is the "better" handheld for gaming? I can't definitively answer that for myself much less anybody else but here are my thoughts. As a pure no nonsense just play some games device I think the PSP wins. It has good emulators and can play nearly anything from PS1 on back plus the PSP games are also really good.
(DIR) Post #A2s2heEXmpelheHWLI by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2021-01-03T19:51:34Z
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OGA wins if N64 matters to you, PSP wins if you really care about the PSP library. Where the OGA is really interesting is the flexibility and having a full linux system that you have complete control over and can make do whatever your heart desires. If thats enticing to you then it can be pretty sweet. If you really only want to play games its kind of a toss up but I personally probably prefer my PSP for that.
(DIR) Post #A2s2zUdyBFA1AmgRWa by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2021-01-03T19:54:48Z
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What I have the inclination to do with my OGA is make it do all kinds of interesting linuxy things while also being able to play lots of games and having a USB port and fitting in my pocket. Could be pretty awesome. I have lots of ideas for this so we'll see how many of them I am able to implement and if it becomes a killer device that I want to take with me everywhere.
(DIR) Post #A2s3vRipCWwSuJaYQS by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2021-01-03T20:05:16Z
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IMO the really neat thing making the OGA have so much potential and something you can keep for a long time is that its running "real" linux distros and a mainline kernel. It is literally a real linux computer in a handheld with good gaming controls and a usb port for whatever else you want to plug in.
(DIR) Post #A2tgCuAn554kGyxbjU by FiXato@mastodon.social
2021-01-04T14:48:55Z
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@kelbot wrt the #PSP, does it matter which version of it you have? Are your experiences based on a specific iteration?How would you say the price, availability and maintenance [1] factor in with your feelings about both devices?[1] maintenance: how likely is either to break down, and how easy is it to replace parts, and how expensive are the replacements.
(DIR) Post #A2tiz7p1pyLgPeu0I4 by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2021-01-04T15:20:03Z
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@FiXatoI only have first hand experience with pricing and availability in the USA but I believe the PSP is pretty ubuiquitous in most western contries. I have found it relatively easy to get good condtion PSPs for under $50 usually they need a new battery and often missing the charger. Not much of an issue because replacement batteries are under $10 and you can get a usb charge cable for under $5. Typical repairs are not too difficult on PSP. I've replaced buttons, membranes and screens.
(DIR) Post #A2tjNxnsDuSwa2CpIO by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2021-01-04T15:24:32Z
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@FiXatoScreen replacements aren't too expensive and are easy to find. Typically under $20 for a new screen. None of the different PSP models are bad but my preference is the 3000 model with the 2000 being my second choice. Compared to the 1000 the 2/3000 are thinner, lighter, have better battery life and better screens with the 3000 screen having the best colors and brightness.
(DIR) Post #A2tk8Z5Tw08zXFfBKq by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2021-01-04T15:32:57Z
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@FiXatoThe OGA in regards to repairs and replacment parts is harder to answer. Hard kernel is the maker of the OGA and they have been pretty good about keeping replacement parts available for a reasonable prices. But they just haven't been around long enough to say for sure. My guess is replacement parts for PSP will continue longer than the Odroid Go devices because of the sheer number of PSPs that exist.