It's debatable whether the Wii U should be considered to be part of "retro gaming". It's my most up-to-date console. Nevertheless, I think it's worth getting this info out there.
https://onionui.github.io/docs/emulators/pico-8 says pretty much everything else I would say. It's also worth noting that you can rename .p8 files to .png and they'll work the same. The advantage is that the .png file also functions as cover-art.
The default configuration of OnionOS uses the fake08core for PIC0-8 games. Its compatibility is good but not perfect. I believe it's possible to set-up the paid-for, official PICO-8 runtime, but I've never done it so I have no notes.
I agree. It is absolutely crazy to think that the Miyoo Mini can handle the DS. In other good news, with ArkOS installed, your RG351V can also play DS games; other custom firmwares may also be able to do so but I haven't tried with them.
I do have this issue occasionally. Here are a few tips:
make sure the metal contacts on the card are facing up (it may feel as if you're putting the card in upside-down)
don't force it
play with the angle a bit; I do find that these microSD card slots can be sensitive to the angle at which the card is being inserted
if all else fails, try removing the back cover of the device; this gives you a bit more room to play with, it can also release some tension (the other day, I couldn't get an SD card out of a device; when I removed the back, the card popped right out)
I've spoken to Miyoo about this device. They say that it will be released in November and will be available both from AliExpress and third-party retailers (IOW, you'll find it on Amazon). I asked for specifications but none were forthcoming.
Miyoo have a long history of being optimistic with release dates so take "November" with a pinch of salt.
Sounds as if it may be worth giving a try sometime.
I do both, usually I re play old classics when I don’t want to think too much or I only have too little time to play to not being able to process stuff 😅
Have you also had been able to play some games that you always wanted to as a child, but couldn't, for whatever reason?
I hear a lot said about the Dragon Ball games, but I've never actually played one myself. Would someone unfamiliar with the mangas get a lot out of them?
I'm always curious about how people use their retro-gaming devices. Do you stick with games from your past, or have you found some previously unknown gems? For instance, I love the fact that I can replay the Metroid games, up to Fusion on the GBA, but I've also discovered that I thoroughly enjoy 1942 (Arcade) and its sequels.
It's interesting that they've added the active cooling here. Presumably, the metal shell of the RG405M provided enough of a heat-sink on its own. It also means that GammaOS will require additional porting work - I'd been hoping it would work out of the box.
there should be a file in the ARCADE folder called miyoogamelist.xml; this should contain XML entries for every ROM in the folder; the file names in this file should match the ROM files in the ARCADE folder (such as outrun.zip).
Cores
Most of the time, it's better to stick with the default core, but there are a couple of options for choosing a different one.
Enable the Expert tab (Apps -> Tweaks -> User Interface -> Show expert mode): with Genesis Plus installed, Mega Drive/Genesis games will show up in the Expert section as playable with that core
use Game List Options (GLO): in the standard game list, bring up GLO by pressing Y, and choose a different core; this will only affect the highlighted game and is useful when there are a few games that don't perform as well with the default core.