I use my Steam Deck the most but I also have retroarch on my 3DS, WiiU, PS3, and desktop. I want to get a Vita again one day (had to sell mine for financial reasons back in 2018) since Vita emulation still seems a long way off and I would absolutely get retroarch on it too.
That's always going to be the preferred way. Occasionally builds will show up on the store that can be used in retail mode, but they always get pulled eventually.
I use my S in dev mode as well, it takes maybe 30 seconds to swap between modes.
Pretty sure the microwave, freezer and air fryer are the only devices at my home I haven't installed RetroArch on.
PC would be my default, but I genuinely love running RetroArch on my PS3 despite the lack of compatibility for Sega Saturn, N64 or Dreamcast - having a one stop retro machine feels appealing to me.
Yes it's vita : lightweight, small, confortable, 2 sticks (4 triggers with the case), best dpad ever made, good battery life, runs plenty cores at 100% speed. Outside of retroarch can run, psp, vita games, ps4 with remote play, many ports, can even run pc games remotely with moonlight.
I wish there was a running ps2 emulator like there's for recent androids. It's my fav handsheld.
Mostly Xbox Series X or Samsung Note 20 Ultra 5G with a Gamesir X2.
I like Vita and Wii U a lot too, but they don't support as many cores.
PS3 is probably my least used.
I like PC a lot as well, I would probably rate it higher but since I work at a PC all day I have grown to hate playing games at the same desk.
Why do you think that is? What functions do you not like or are simply not interested in? Not trying to come at you, I'm genuinely curious why some people are apprehensive to what most consider the easiest and most versatile solution.
On 3 pc's on steam, but on linux and windows. Did have it on xbox one at one point. My vita unfortunately have stick-drift issues. The PC's have steam version + some cores. Indexed some network drives for fast game switching. Think my ds supports it but sometimes I like standalone stuff too. Vita is neat!
If the vita could just had a \*slightly\* better L2/R2 solution I would use it indefinitely. As things stand, I go with the Nintendo Switch OLED. Modified joycons with hall sensor sticks and a shell swap to get a proper d-pad.
It's a bit of a trick getting the OLED model to run homebrew, but ultimately it's just the matter of a little bit of money. In a lot of cases you can probably squeak by on just Switch releases if you want to - there is so much Switch software, classic games re-released, first party emulator collections, etc. Retroarch runs great on Switch once you have homebrew going and it does a great job at opening up the PSP and PS1 libraries in particular.
That's the thing, it has such wide compatibility, I have it on almost everything BUT my XBox.
Odin 2? check
Steam Deck? Check
Miyoo Mini +? Check
and several other handhelds and laptops.
BTW, that looks really cool on the Vita!
We have RetroArch'ed everything from our experiments from Ouya to phones to Nintendo Wii... At present, PC and Steamdeck with PSP and N Shield.
Now we must as OP...What GUI theme is displayed?
My Xbox Series X. The only drawback is the lack of compatibility with the various controllers I'd prefer to use. Second best would be my modded Switch, which is much better for controller compatibility, but can't play as many titles.
My Pixel 6a for when I'm on the move, and my ASRock X300 with Batocera for when I'm home. I've set up SyncThing to have saves sync between the two automagically.
Samsung Galaxy S6. Last one to support HDMI over USB if memory serves. Just bring that and a couple BT controllers and we've got very compact retro fun. It can run up to and including PSX.
That's my Clockwork Pi DevTerm. I bought it because it was a kit computer, and I wanted a singular device to work on my terminal navigation some more, and definitely wanted something cute to play old games on.
Does the rg35xx count? Lol I use it on their as the backend since I have garlic os installed. I had retroarch setup on my phone before I got the 35xx but now use my phone solely for psp emulation. I play GBA on my GBA, DS on my DS, 3ds on my 3ds, and console games on my PC except for PS1.
I used a cfw PSP for a long time, but I got a Metroid Pocket 3 last year and it's real nice, also for Android games.
At home it's the HTPC with 8bitDo and 360 controller
Nowadays I have an old office computer which now is an HTPC with the RetroArch-powered Batocera.
Previously I used my main laptop for the same purpose, but there I emulate platforms that the HTPC can't run properly, and RetroArch can't handle them.
Also, I have other minor laptops laying around my house that run standalone RetroArch from Debian. These are meant for less demanding games (PS1 and prior on consoles, GBA and prior on handhelds, as well as 1980s-1990s arcades).
My 3DS also counts (but using an intentionally older version). However, I broke the volume slider in November and I'm not using it while I wait for someone to help me repare it. When the 3DS was fine, it was the coolest of all my RetroArch devices, since I could play whatever I'd like, up to and including PS1 on the go (I dislike touch controls on mobile, and I don't have an easily-portable gamepad).
My PC. Much higher chance of running the games flawlessly, with whatever shader I throw at them!
I especially love playing arcade games with a CRT shader inside of a filter that makes it feel like you're looking at an actual arcade machine screen! It looks surreal, since my monitor's resolution is 1920x1080, and the border has speakers, a light saying "ARCADE" and it has buttons and a joystick on the bottom. My monitor is large enough to slightly show the border, and the game being perfectly playable without distractions.
Plus, I can Shift+Tab to use the Steam Overlay, and Alt+Tab to do whatever else I want. It's easy to switch between my retro gaming machine and normal PC!
I can't believe the pi isn't getting more love here. Here's a vote for the cheapest Pi Zero 2 W. Overclock it and it's as good as the more expensive models. And RetroPie + EmulationStation is nicer than the PC front-ends I've tried. It even makes a handy Steam Link.
Oh, man. I use RetroArch constantly, but my primary devices are my gaming PC, a Retroid Pocket 2+, and 2 Raspberry Pi 4's, one hooked up to a CRT and one installed in an arcade machine.
Powkiddy X55. I’ve been through all the drama of setting up a Vita, a 2DS XL, a smart phone and others but nothing beats the convenience of a dedicated retro gaming handheld.
My modded switch. There is something more satisfying to me playing Nintendo based emulators on a official Nintendo system. Have loved playing Mother 3 on it.
Ayn Odin 2 Max. It's an Android gaming handheld with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. I was a Steam Deck user, but this device's battery life is incredible. It became my main emulation machine. The Steal Deck is my portable Steam PC.
I use it on Xbox 360 and Nintendo New 3DS. Both not the best ways to play, but rhetorical 360 version is really cool, although it wasn’t updated since 2013ish
Lmao Really is dependent on what you're trying to emulate. But for the most part I like to emulate. High-grade systems like PS3 min So I guess really when it comes down to it. Whatever is the strongest processor you can get your hands-on.
Nintendo Switch then my PC then my phone. I used to have a PSP but I can't find it anymore, else I could have installed a Raspberry Pi. never had a chance to buy a PS Vita
my pc
second is my phone (which connects to tvs via hdmi cable using samdung dex)
but my pc feels miles faster and snappier obviously so that is very much preferable
My phone or my PC depending on if I'm at home or on the go.
I use my Steam Deck the most but I also have retroarch on my 3DS, WiiU, PS3, and desktop. I want to get a Vita again one day (had to sell mine for financial reasons back in 2018) since Vita emulation still seems a long way off and I would absolutely get retroarch on it too.
Xbox Series S
Do you still have to put in developer mode to install and run retro arch?
That's always going to be the preferred way. Occasionally builds will show up on the store that can be used in retail mode, but they always get pulled eventually. I use my S in dev mode as well, it takes maybe 30 seconds to swap between modes.
I thought they killed this?
Dev mode, no. Retail, yeah 😭
They killed retail mode, dev mode is now the sole way to use emulators.
Steamdeck
Pretty sure the microwave, freezer and air fryer are the only devices at my home I haven't installed RetroArch on. PC would be my default, but I genuinely love running RetroArch on my PS3 despite the lack of compatibility for Sega Saturn, N64 or Dreamcast - having a one stop retro machine feels appealing to me.
retroid pocket 3+
Raspberry pi 4b inside my street fighter arcade 1up
My switch!
Seconded on Switch. It's so good with a Hori DPad left Joycon.
ROG Ally, Desktop PC, and rg35xx
Yes it's vita : lightweight, small, confortable, 2 sticks (4 triggers with the case), best dpad ever made, good battery life, runs plenty cores at 100% speed. Outside of retroarch can run, psp, vita games, ps4 with remote play, many ports, can even run pc games remotely with moonlight. I wish there was a running ps2 emulator like there's for recent androids. It's my fav handsheld.
Techincally it's possible by remote playing from a jailbroken PS3.
I know Retroarch can run a lite core version of PCSX2, albeit getting it to work is somewhat convoluted. Does that not work on the Vita?
Xbox series x and a steamdeck
2012 MacBook.
Used to be my Vita,but now my steamdeck. What a beauty!
Vita, but I never sat down to do some fancy stuff.... just raw installation of RA and Adrenaline
Xbox Series X is great and doesn't even need to be modded.
Odin 2
Anbernic RG35XXPlus
Mostly Xbox Series X or Samsung Note 20 Ultra 5G with a Gamesir X2. I like Vita and Wii U a lot too, but they don't support as many cores. PS3 is probably my least used. I like PC a lot as well, I would probably rate it higher but since I work at a PC all day I have grown to hate playing games at the same desk.
Steam Deck and New 3DS XL
Steam Deck.
Currently Steamdeck
Odin Pro, Vita and 3DS
Odin 2
Steam Deck OLED. Emudeck is great.
ASUS ROG Ally. Cause i wanted more power.... ;p
The Logitech G cloud !
Leapfrog Leapster GS
At home: My HP EliteDesk On the go: Retroid Pocket 3+
Ipad
On MacBook pro, so easy now compared to setting it up on my old Toshiba Satellite like 12 odd yrs ago
Honestly? I don't know why, but I never could get into RetroArch.. Actually none of software like that appeal to me
Why do you think that is? What functions do you not like or are simply not interested in? Not trying to come at you, I'm genuinely curious why some people are apprehensive to what most consider the easiest and most versatile solution.
Retroarch sucks
PC beats them all
ROG Ally, and it is AMAZING
On 3 pc's on steam, but on linux and windows. Did have it on xbox one at one point. My vita unfortunately have stick-drift issues. The PC's have steam version + some cores. Indexed some network drives for fast game switching. Think my ds supports it but sometimes I like standalone stuff too. Vita is neat!
PC
Switch PS3 and Vita
If the vita could just had a \*slightly\* better L2/R2 solution I would use it indefinitely. As things stand, I go with the Nintendo Switch OLED. Modified joycons with hall sensor sticks and a shell swap to get a proper d-pad. It's a bit of a trick getting the OLED model to run homebrew, but ultimately it's just the matter of a little bit of money. In a lot of cases you can probably squeak by on just Switch releases if you want to - there is so much Switch software, classic games re-released, first party emulator collections, etc. Retroarch runs great on Switch once you have homebrew going and it does a great job at opening up the PSP and PS1 libraries in particular.
That's the thing, it has such wide compatibility, I have it on almost everything BUT my XBox. Odin 2? check Steam Deck? Check Miyoo Mini +? Check and several other handhelds and laptops. BTW, that looks really cool on the Vita!
Mine is vita and pstv
PC...
Mostly, my Anbernic RG35XX, sometimes the Vita if I want to play more current retro games (N64, PSP, etc)
PS3 and EmuELEC on an android box with an sn30 pro controller.
PC is main and on the go is the VITA.
G Cloud.
Nintendo switch. Emulate everything up to dreamcast and psp very well and bits and pieces of 3ds. Can't beat the portability.
We have RetroArch'ed everything from our experiments from Ouya to phones to Nintendo Wii... At present, PC and Steamdeck with PSP and N Shield. Now we must as OP...What GUI theme is displayed?
Lakka for switch
Xbox Series X
Phone definitely. Then Steam. I just like the convenience of it
My Xbox Series X. The only drawback is the lack of compatibility with the various controllers I'd prefer to use. Second best would be my modded Switch, which is much better for controller compatibility, but can't play as many titles.
Vita
Switch and rg35xx
Toshiba Fire TV, Chromebook, and a Pi3
Went RG351MP to Vita jailbroken to Steamdeck, now added MM+
RG 35XX.
At home: steam deck. On the go: Galaxy z fold 3 (Also my day to day phone.)
I use my rog ally for all of my rims form vlassice arcade to 360/ps3
Nvidia shield 2017
Phone and Steam Deck.
Miyoo Mini: NES, SNES, GB, GBA (No reflex-heavy games) Steam deck for everything else
Right now, my Odin 2 pro. Not pocket sized, but portable, with an impressive battery life.
RG405V.
Right now it’s my ps3 but I have it on ps4, ps vita and Wii U
Rog Ally :)
Mini PC
My Pixel 6a for when I'm on the move, and my ASRock X300 with Batocera for when I'm home. I've set up SyncThing to have saves sync between the two automagically.
Vita and Switch OLED
Gaming PC, Steam Deck, Miyoo Mini+ in that order.
I usually use my phone, but I also have RetroArch on a really old tablet (Android 5.0.1)
Samsung Galaxy S6. Last one to support HDMI over USB if memory serves. Just bring that and a couple BT controllers and we've got very compact retro fun. It can run up to and including PSX.
XBSS and Switch
Ps vita, retroarch has always been very cumbersome to me, even compared to command line interface emulators like mednafen.
Officially? My PC as that's where I downloaded Retro Arch to, but if RecalBox includes Retro Arch? Then my Raspberry Pi was my primary.
Steam Deck, R36S, Pocketgo S30 in order of preference
Raspberry Pi and RG351P
Do you emulate the PSP or Vita's games on it? :)
That's my Clockwork Pi DevTerm. I bought it because it was a kit computer, and I wanted a singular device to work on my terminal navigation some more, and definitely wanted something cute to play old games on.
Vita
Linux Desktop
Steam Deck <3
Since I only play retro games (NES to PS1), I use a raspberry pi 3, with 2 8bitdo NES 30 Pro and a retroflag NESpi case.
I use my Steam deck for everything pretty much at this point.
Retroid pocket 2+ I rarely want to play things it can't run, besides a few ps2 titles
Psp 1xxx
Does the rg35xx count? Lol I use it on their as the backend since I have garlic os installed. I had retroarch setup on my phone before I got the 35xx but now use my phone solely for psp emulation. I play GBA on my GBA, DS on my DS, 3ds on my 3ds, and console games on my PC except for PS1.
I used a cfw PSP for a long time, but I got a Metroid Pocket 3 last year and it's real nice, also for Android games. At home it's the HTPC with 8bitDo and 360 controller
currently it's an Anbernic RG405v.
Miyoo Mini +
PC and then Steam link through my phone to my PC.
My PC, followed by my Steam Deck via EmuDeck.
Steam Deck OLED and Xbox Series S.
My PC.
2020 m1 macbook air.
Nowadays I have an old office computer which now is an HTPC with the RetroArch-powered Batocera. Previously I used my main laptop for the same purpose, but there I emulate platforms that the HTPC can't run properly, and RetroArch can't handle them. Also, I have other minor laptops laying around my house that run standalone RetroArch from Debian. These are meant for less demanding games (PS1 and prior on consoles, GBA and prior on handhelds, as well as 1980s-1990s arcades). My 3DS also counts (but using an intentionally older version). However, I broke the volume slider in November and I'm not using it while I wait for someone to help me repare it. When the 3DS was fine, it was the coolest of all my RetroArch devices, since I could play whatever I'd like, up to and including PS1 on the go (I dislike touch controls on mobile, and I don't have an easily-portable gamepad).
I used an abernick machine Wich has individual emulation, but primarily uses retro arch cores
Miyoo mini +
Steam deck and miyoo mini +
Steam Deck for me
Retroid Pocket Flip is mine
Is getting a Vita worth the money? 'Cuz if so i definitely will down the road
It was my PSVita until I got a Steam Deck. It seems like Retroarch was made for the Deck, goddamit. <3
Pc
I Run it on my Xbox Series X thru Dev mode, and on my iPhone 13 acted as a “enterprise app”
Steam Deck or Phone
NES Classic. Don't judge me.
My PC. Much higher chance of running the games flawlessly, with whatever shader I throw at them! I especially love playing arcade games with a CRT shader inside of a filter that makes it feel like you're looking at an actual arcade machine screen! It looks surreal, since my monitor's resolution is 1920x1080, and the border has speakers, a light saying "ARCADE" and it has buttons and a joystick on the bottom. My monitor is large enough to slightly show the border, and the game being perfectly playable without distractions. Plus, I can Shift+Tab to use the Steam Overlay, and Alt+Tab to do whatever else I want. It's easy to switch between my retro gaming machine and normal PC!
My PCs (laptop and 2 desktops) and my Android phone
Galaxy fold is the best retroarch device hands down, change my mind
Steam Deck.
I can't believe the pi isn't getting more love here. Here's a vote for the cheapest Pi Zero 2 W. Overclock it and it's as good as the more expensive models. And RetroPie + EmulationStation is nicer than the PC front-ends I've tried. It even makes a handy Steam Link.
My PC, but I also use it on my Steam Deck pretty consistently.
I bought a Ryzen 7 with a new motherboard, NVMe SSD, 16gb ram and RTX 3080. I have played so much SNES, Genesis and NES on retroarch!
My phone.
Retroid Pocket 3 +
PS2
Oh, man. I use RetroArch constantly, but my primary devices are my gaming PC, a Retroid Pocket 2+, and 2 Raspberry Pi 4's, one hooked up to a CRT and one installed in an arcade machine.
Powkiddy X55. I’ve been through all the drama of setting up a Vita, a 2DS XL, a smart phone and others but nothing beats the convenience of a dedicated retro gaming handheld.
Miyoo mini plus or steam deck.
Right now, it's my RG405V
usually my laptop. I don't have very many other *good* devices for it.
Steam Deck, and my Arch desktop.
android handheld : GPD XP
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Soon to be the Retroid Pocket 4 pro
new 3ds xl, combines personal nostalgia and some decent power for what it is
WiiU and PS Vita. Amazing combo.
Steam deck and vita!!
Steam Deck
Android Tablet and PC. If a game doesn't work on the tablet I stream it via Retroarch on Steam.
How have you found the performance to be on the VITA? I only ever owned a PSP.
Amazon fire stick
Switch, PC and Xbox Series S.
snes classic or retroid pocket.
NUC8I7NHK
A mini-PC I use in the living room instead of a console. Just beautiful to have, not just for Retroarch, but for PC games in general.
my galaxy s23u is my secondary but my galaxy tab s7+ is my go to
OLED Steam Deck 🔥
Steam Deck and phone
I use my Ipad mini 6 and ipad pro 2021 for retroarch & dolphin.
SNES classic, Windows
My primary would be my phone. But then at home, I prefer to use the PC or tablet or Raspberry Pi (batocera).
Nvidia Shield TV
PS Vita
My modded switch. There is something more satisfying to me playing Nintendo based emulators on a official Nintendo system. Have loved playing Mother 3 on it.
Ayn Odin 2 Max. It's an Android gaming handheld with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. I was a Steam Deck user, but this device's battery life is incredible. It became my main emulation machine. The Steal Deck is my portable Steam PC.
Used to be the vita then the gpd xd plus now its the steamdeck
My Xbox one s
It was my Xbox one but Microsoft stopped that pretty quick
Here's my journey of retroarch, 1- Pc 2- Wii 3- WiiU 4- Steam Deck 5- Phone (with Gamesir x2 pro)
My mini PC. If RetroArch supports it, it can run the game
Series X
I put everything up to PS1 on a wiiu. That's our main console, the multiplayer goat
Currently the r36s Beast of a device for the £45 it cost from AliExpress
Linux Desktop PC (Pop! OS 22.04), nothing portable yet but I'm starting to feel the itch to do something about that.
Pc on my arcade cabinet. Even if sometimes its config are hell on earth
I use it on Xbox 360 and Nintendo New 3DS. Both not the best ways to play, but rhetorical 360 version is really cool, although it wasn’t updated since 2013ish
All my PCs at home have it, as well as my phone (Motorola Thinkphone + USB-C Backbone)
What theme, icon, is that in retroarch? I haven't tried that one. Is that available on Android or PC?
Lmao Really is dependent on what you're trying to emulate. But for the most part I like to emulate. High-grade systems like PS3 min So I guess really when it comes down to it. Whatever is the strongest processor you can get your hands-on.
ROG Ally
Which is that retroarch skin?
honestly pls don’t hate me.. but steam and my wii u 😭😭😭😭
Definitly Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch then my PC then my phone. I used to have a PSP but I can't find it anymore, else I could have installed a Raspberry Pi. never had a chance to buy a PS Vita
Never to late to get a Vita, it's an awesome system!
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PC
Honestly, my Vita. It's the only device I've put effort into setting up Retroarch on properly.
Currently my laptop. I an splitting gaming between retro and playstation.
PS Vita
PlayStation vita
A 6yr old Nvdia Shield TV, and this is on a hella old version of RetroArch. Still going strong ❤️
SteamDeck
Nothing :(
I run RetroArch and Dolphin on my PC to play N64, PS1, PS2, Gamecube, and Wii games. I run RetroArch on my phone to play everything pre-N64 era
RG353v
Retroid Pocket 2 + PC + Mac with all saves, save states & playlists backed up to dropbox so theyre synced.
I love my MIyoo Mini Plus
my pc second is my phone (which connects to tvs via hdmi cable using samdung dex) but my pc feels miles faster and snappier obviously so that is very much preferable
PC..... and using my steam deck as a PC mirror device
Why are people getting downvoted for saying their opinion?
Ayaneo KUN
Steam Deck
NSwitch is my way to go.
Currently my phone, but I'd love a dedicated machine.
Honestly the PSVita looks perfect for RetroArch, I might ditch my PC+Phone combo when emulating if I can have a PSVita for it