Peak Android Gaming Hardware - Switch, PS2, Vita, 3DS & More

[@TakiUdon]

* 8 Gen 4 enters the chat *

[@s3gefr]

taki ayyayaya

[@IroncladO]

With 4ghz!

[@xyz4306]

Gen 4 is just making over hype Qualcomm will disappoint us again

[@topherc100]

what minecraft is that

[@HoobriBoobri]

what means in few monthsgame will be changed??? its about power of 8 Gen 4?

[@PM-xc8oo]

No SD card is a total non-starter, I don't understand how these premium priced gaming phones keep losing features like that that you would actually want on such a device.

[@Dr.D00p]

Losing the licensing fees to use the SD card storage medium are an easy way to cut costs for phone makers.

[@JB-tp6uj]

What you want is not relevant to a company. Removing the SD card “encourages” the consumer to buy the higher storage version. Basic marketing.

[@PM-xc8oo]

@@JB-tp6uj as the customer, what I want is very relevant.

[@netnomad47]

I mean it is 1tb. But i agree i rather pay much less for 256gb with sd card support

[@PM-xc8oo]

@@netnomad47 oh sure I do appreciate that the phone at least has a non-trivial amount of storage but at least personally I have a pretty significant amount of music and roms I'd like to be able to put on such a device without completely wiping out the internal storage. Once you start adding PS2/GameCube/anything newer games to take advantage of the improved specs you burn up your storage really fast.

[@hibikiholmes2867]

This phone has more RAM and storage than my PC lol

[@jesusbarrera6916]

the REDMAGIC looks like a much better purchase, flat design, underscreen selfie and no por angle for the USB-C port

[@GabrielFreirev]

Absolutely. Also fits perfectly with the gamesir G8 (I also think the official controller addon is just a rebranded G8)

[@Over-mh3wr]

There's 2 ports on the Rog phone, the under screen selfie on the redmagic is completely terrible and unusable and they have the worst software of any phone.

[@jesusbarrera6916]

@@Over-mh3wr and none of those 2 ports can actually connect to a common gyroscopic controller.. the under screen selfie is usable.... which nobody buying gaming phone would care about either way

[@KayMayhem777]

​@@Over-mh3wr😳🙄

[@attila2946]

Better battery*

[@techh9171]

Im having a lot of fun playing ps2 games on my s23 plus. Never actually knew that phones have gotten so powerful.

[@vobose]

What games do you play

[@adriangatin]

How hot does it get?

[@BibinDavid21]

What emulator do you use and controller ??

[@fhsh531]

How

[@NixsYaya]

Same here, except i use s23 ultra i use aethersx2 for ps2 games with ps4 controller

[@adamjones1951]

Odin 2 pro is where it’s at right now

[@awesomereviews1561]

🤫 Taki doesn’t want people to know it exists…

[@Devyat09]

For the Alien Isolation to unlock the fps it need change the framerate limit on "preferences" file locked in Data folder. All phones are locked to 30fps and 720p with 85% of resolution, in any settings if not changed. Some graphics options are hidden on a xml inside apk file, like: DOF, SSAO, Volumetric Light, Particles, Planar Reflections, ShadownMapResoluitons and Upscaler (It sharpens the image at fps cost). It's necessary change on the apk file to make possible changes on the "preferences" file. (Because the app automatically reset this file) Just doing all that we could see the truth perfomance of this chip, because Alien Isolations is a very heavy game when all set to max.

[@RyanUniverseZ]

At highest 1080p this chip hovers on 57 fps Not quite 60 But the 888 could only get 8 fps So this is a ridiculously huge improvement in the past years

[@Hobo_X]

There's just something deeply satisfying about seeing runescape in non-runescape content. No other game gives that kind of feeling for some reason.

[@hiwrenhere]

Truly!!!! Like THAT'S MY GAME!!!

[@ArcadeArea]

I think even in the next year 8 gen2 is more than enough horsepower to satisfy your emulation needs which can be available in 500-600$ phones. Unless there is a new emulator which will support X360/PS3 emulator in the future you're good with Snapdragon 8gen 2.

[@MikeVideos327]

Refurbished s23's are around $350 on amazon with warranty and prime

[@ArcadeArea]

@@MikeVideos327 depends on the country bro. Even refurbished products are expensive in third world countries.

[@JustinPennito]

That's because, even though it was years later & never actually implied, the Odin uses the "Speed Binned" (as it was called when the original ROG Phone launched) variant, of the Snapdragon 845.

[@K3nVV]

..much cheaper to own an Odin 2, which does the same thing. Watching all your videos, it comes off like you're not a big fan of AYN Odin 2, what gives?

[@TakiUdon]

Odin 2 was in my favorite devices of 2023 list....

[@K3nVV]

@@TakiUdon I remember the mention, but I don't believe you gave a "favorite device" vibe lol... you're channel is one of my favorites, don't take the flak too hard! appreciate your time and your work.

[@netnomad47]

Because the Aya Neo Pocket S is coming next week and it will be a much better device 😎

[@itsamnesia1235]

​​@@K3nVVit's becuz the situation between taki and retroid because he claimed he created the rp3 I guess it rubbed some of the retroid employees the wrong way and from what I heard takigot very unpleasant messages and I think even threats from those employees I cant remember the whole situation but yea retroid and Ayn are owned by the same parent company so yea

[@bitterbuffalo8997]

Damn what a time to be alive.

[@I4getTings]

Hi Taki! Is there a reason usb-c controllers don't have a micro sd card slot? Seems like it could be awesome for the games to live in the controller.

[@LuyandaMgobhozi]

Neat Idea

[@Madblaster6]

I’ll stick to the 8 gen 2 on the Odin 2 for a fraction of the price

[@washuai]

With an SD card slot, too. The Odin is a bit larger than controller plus phone. At $300+, I thought the Odin was kind of a hard sale, because you might as well get a Steam Deck or a controller for your phone or something more pocketable (Cheaper) like the RP4 Pro. At the rate another phone bites the dust, it looks better, all the time. Asus can suck it, my next laptop will be Framework, 🙏Sony stays the path for phones cuz Asus just bowed out. The Ally SD debacle definitely means they are not getting my handheld pc money, either. Looking for someone else to bring the VRR. I know they want to pretend that it's just subscribe and stream everything, but a media library, it's not a small thing. Even if you were only androidgames can be really large, it's very similar to the jokes about how fast a few hands full up 512GB-2TB on a hilltop pc and mobile isn't far behind. Optimization, devs aren't given time for that. Seriously the way they gimp $1k+ pi

[@Space97.]

Almost like phones are more expensive than gaming handhelds! Crazy? Ikr 😮

[@Dr.D00p]

Think I'd rather have a Steam Deck OLED and a mid range phone for about $850 all in and buy some games in the sales. Better, faster emulation. And the Aether PS2 emulator is a dead project, so it's as good as its going to get in terms of performance and compatibility.

[@DRK-w8p]

I've been playing psvita games on my phone and it's not as powerful as these gaming phones.I have realized how convenient and comfortable it has been to play on them.I hope the switch emulation evolves as there are many great games we will be able to play in the future.❤

[@monkeyhammar]

I like the look of the older ROG phones because they didn't look like a generic phone. And the front camera hole bothers me, especially in a gaming phone.

[@gumiho.c]

I'm sorry but this phone is horrendous, how did they even come up with that camera bump shape, and with the redmagic being cheaper, flat, and having no camera cutout on the front this really doesn't look like a good deal

[@BaldKiwi117]

ROG badge is $200

[@aviida280]

ip68 makes it +$300 🤯

[@MTKalem]

It is just amazing how powerful Android devices have got with time. Since i'm not very interested in modern games, I have been thinking that my next "console" may be an Android tablet, used for emulation and cool online multiplayer Android games.

[@Ch4ngue]

Tor thoses wondering, the gamepad used is the JK02 Telescopic

[@kasperovigor4349]

How about the round charger used?

[@ChungesBoy1]

cant wait for the ps vita emulator to work fully and maybe a ps3 and xbox emulator one day

[@xdaisyfallsx1678]

I can’t emulate Vita to save my life

[@SStyle5]

Can I request that in your next device review to showcase Dragon's Crown in PS3 or Vita emulation? Thank you very much.

[@Zx7o.]

As much as all of these new phones look awesome The fact that none of these new phones have a MicroSD card slot is an absolute deal breaker for me. And I love using Samsung phones because of Dex and my NexDock 360 wireless. But NONE of these new Samsung phones support SD cards so I'll ve sticking with my Note 20 Ultra indefinitely..

[@RetroGamerBB]

Got to have a micro SD card slot. 1tb is great but not having SD card support limits the speed of migration to the next device.

[@onlinedaterdestroyer1347]

Pc games can already be emulated tho with mobox it can emulate even gta 5 at 30 - 40 fps even up to 60fps

[@AngelRicoMaximo]

Hi Taki. Can you tell what controller brand is that? 5:19

[@scosee2u]

The ali express link to an actively cooled controller is dead. Was that to the g8 or something else?

[@NaVaRoNe88]

JK02 controller

[@TopGadget_]

It's really a shame that we have all this power and little to no way to utilize it; which makes me really look forward to PC emulation development. I do sometimes wonder what would happen if these gaming phones could dual boot natively.

[@TakiUdon]

GTA 5 would fly on this hardware. 8G4 is where things get nuts.

[@TopGadget_]

@@TakiUdon definitely. This thing beats out the 680M integrated graphics from my testing. 8 Gen 4 is just going to blow everything out of the water.

[@micksterminator3]

The future is now! Cant wait to upgrade from my lg g8 with Snapdragon 855 from almost 5 years ago.

[@kylehuntxr]

Never said this in any of your videos but thanks for leaving the. Link to that cable. I use it for my handheld gaming and it’s incredible. Might grab a backup. Really wish it came in black though. Anyways I’m always fascinated seeing the progression of emulation and just gaming devices

[@Person-q8n]

Hey! Isn’t this the guy that created the RP3? 😂

[@renatomateus6733]

I wish that the same controller that you use would be available in Portugal.

[@TakiUdon]

What part of Portugal do you live in? I'm planning a vacation soon.

[@devilsdante]

​@@TakiUdonin summer go to Algarve. Just saying. Btw love your videos. Cheers from portugal!

[@renatomateus6733]

@@TakiUdon I actually live in the Algarve, Tavira, and I'm a tour guide showing the place to visitors. Look for the yellow tuk-tuk! Big hug.

[@Methsman]

Whats the controller called?

[@renatomateus6733]

@@TakiUdon Hi Taki! I live in the Algarve, and by the chance of fate show the city I live in to visitors in a tuk-tuk. Look for the yellow tuk-tuk! 😜

[@derekv6479]

No MicroSD, no sale. Xperia here I come!!!

[@RabeDennis]

What is the name of the controller? the Ali link not working

[@droidhacking]

Search for jk02 gamepad

[@muradbootany86]

ELO VAGABOND

[@ChiludoSmith]

I can't enjoy playing anything on Android because of the input latency which nobody seems to feel but me. It doesn't matter if the controller is connected through Bluetooth or usb-c, there's a higher or slighter but noticeable delay depending on the game or emulator. Do you not feel it Taki? I can see it in this video

[@robmalcolm8042]

Very wierd. I don't feel anything. Using 8 bit do wired controller usb connected by usb to type c adapter and I get zero lag it feels like I'm playing on TV with console.

[@Spriggen1337]

Gaming phones should remove the camera modules and use the space to build a better cooling system.

[@Android_EMU]

Red magic 9 pro is a great gaming phone with built-in fan

[@Spriggen1337]

@@Android_EMU im just saying think of all the gaming features they could add if they got rid of the crappy camera and could also bring down the price of these devices.

[@NEMQUERIA2024]

Taki friend, the gamepad, this model really cools the smartphone

[@V3Efreet]

It may be a bit wonky setup but vertical setting with a pad thanks to the bottom usb should be pretty neat for DS, 3DS that heavily use both screens and vertical shmup. Kinda sad you didn't showcase that.

[@Synuk]

Taki, which is your favorite android controller?. Maybe Gamesir G8 Galileo, Backbone One?. Thanks!

[@kasperovigor4349]

Kishi2?

[@howardk6473]

Curious what your thoughts are on the active cooling controller vs the gamesir one. Any suggestions Taki?

[@Nexxraven]

What's the controller your using? Did you customize it?

[@Name_not_visible]

The flickering has been fixed via the new v19 turnip drivers

[@Lone_Star86]

What other phones do you recommend buddy? Is Lg v60 compatible? I want PS2 and Wii and 3ds emulation.

[@arw2008]

I’ll stick to my Odin 2 thanks.

[@droidhacking]

Taki, how good is that control pad?

[@MathewDeguzman-sm7oe]

Do you know what that gamepad name?

[@droidhacking]

@@MathewDeguzman-sm7oe jk02 gamepad

[@MathewDeguzman-sm7oe]

@@droidhacking ty

[@muradbootany86]

ELO VAGABOND

[@wandilemkhize9455]

Came for the controller, thanks for putting the AliExpress link, I'm getting the Galaxy S24 Ultra, ROG not available in my country, super expensive to import, it's like 3 x ROG Ally and thus not worth it

[@TakiUdon]

The controller is a beast for $20. I am pleasantly surprised by my whim purchase.

[@AchiragChiragg]

​@@TakiUdonthe link for the controller doesn't seem to work. Can you please update it perhaps? Thanks.

[@dreamsky66666]

这颗CPU确实是牛逼里的天花板，可以模拟所有游戏了基本上，这让咱们更加期待gen4了。

[@ilpastor]

I would like to see what a Snapdragon processor is capable of on pc. Can't wait for it!

[@liamconverse8950]

I like how Nubia has the under display camera

[@ColorblindMonk]

If you intend to use it as the phone it was built to be, sure, there's a lot of performance on the dollar. Otherwise you've got an over-specced device with software that a Snapdragon 8 gen 2 chip (or even gen 1) could already handle just fine. The Android environment is a real obstacle to the emulation scene, and at that price point you may as well look at a PC handheld for better software support.

[@mfyoutubewatcher9352]

Hey you're usingthe controller I've been seeing on AliExpress with the cooler on it. How do you like it?

[@AdrianCeroni]

I'm not familiar with gaming phones. Do you need to buy the peripherals (cooling, controller) separately and are they necessary?

[@asmrnaturecat984]

if you have normal life, they are not necessary if you are addicted and spend hours on gaming, or an esport gamer as profession, yes you need

[@Sirkingx]

You know its weird. How some of the lower end games run like crap but more modern run great. All about its optimization. If only someone would program an ai to artificially enhance any game to run fully optimized no problem.

[@justicator]

Taki... How you gonna tease that controller like that. Please tell us you're going to review it? At about 26 bucks it looks like a good value, but looks like no analog triggers

[@DJeb86]

Do you recommend this controller for its cooling capabilities

[@NewDawnFadesX]

Wayyyy too much money for me. I’ll stick with my big ass Steam Deck.

[@willob763]

What is the controller you use with built in cooling? I can't find it from your link.

[@melberns7711]

JK02

[@muhammadabid9784]

Hey man try out some PC emulation with mobox on this thing.

[@TakiUdon]

I did. I was originally going to have an entire section on PC emulation, but the current Mesa drivers will crash anything. Kind of bummed that I won't be able to see what this can do for a few more months.

[@rb3020]

I can run dead space 1(non remake) on my note 10+ through winlator 4.0 and can get approximately between 3-15 fps consistently in the first few moments of the game where I've fiddled around. I have tried the wineD3d original wrapper and the DXVK2.0 wrapper with similar performance. No active cooling was used and inhanced processing option enabled

[@nice7186]

I want to ask about Gamesir G8. Would you be able to use that controller with iPhone 11? Or can you recommend me some amazing controllers?

[@Sunil_KumarDas]

NS games emulation environment needs a lot of time to be actually playable I think.

[@Ayahrie]

Hmm controller review please? Planning to get jk02, but not much video review found.😢

[@Sr.D]

I always look for hdmi for my next phone currently I have a red magic 7, not changing it yet, I love to hook my phones to the TV with a controller and play as a console, they're great for emulation and media, shame that red magic and rog doesn't have desktop mode like Samsung, it's a feature very underrated. The lack of SD card support just for selling more expensive phones it's just obnoxious...

[@TheBandoBandito]

The switch category was 2 seconds long. You should make a more in-depth video on switch emulation.

[@aes1373]

What controller are you using?

[@muradbootany86]

ELO VAGABOND

[@MrMartellSincere]

Technology is crazy good and unbelievable specs

[@unikum1337]

What is the name of the controller that has the built-in cooler? Thank you 😊

[@muradbootany86]

ELO VAGABOND

[@NaVaRoNe88]

JK02 controller

[@ar1tro]

You can actually bump up fps in alien isolation to whatever you like. You just have to configure a file

[@TakiUdon]

Yeah, I saw that after when I went checking. I was too invested in the game. The clip that you see in this comes with 1 hour of additional footage XD

[@ar1tro]

@@TakiUdon i see

[@ansh7482]

Pass , I'd rather buy iqoo 12

[@EhCloserLook]

Brand new to the channel. I’m guessing that Taki lives in Hong Kong or Japan. Does anyone know?

[@gaminggamerRavenom]

I think you have to used Yuzu android version for Nintendo switch emulator that will surely work

[@davidagiel8130]

Red magic has Asus beat. ROG phones overheat and the motherboard melts eventually, also external coolers are bulky and ugly, having an internal fan is more convenient, and if you need it you can add a cooler, but I’ve never needed to. Also, the placement of the charger port is no deal for me. Air triggers are great, but having a controller plugged in is still better.

[@Skeppy4126]

Heyy Taki, I Think You Should Make A Guide On How To Config Your Consoles, It Would Rlly Help

[@starchazer272]

Taki, what did you do to use a controller for Genshin Impact on Android?

[@alinosgg]

Hope the dev emulation scene will take on the near futur iOS sideloading opportunity

[@xyz4306]

Time has come for wii u ps3 and Xbox 360

[@okamanuaba89]

this phone has more ram than the total of pc in my office

[@AlejandroCaicedoPUJ]

That's cool and all but where's the review for that controller, I've been thinking of buying it but haven't because it looks too good to be true

[@igb2904]

still using my redmagic 7, still enough power for me

[@Bladerz2024]

temp suffering will damage the phone screen n hardware a after long time

[@davejay6855]

So this “high end gaming phone” can’t even emulate a start menu screen at full speed from a game made back in 2005?

[@Ki6465]

What is the app/overlay that you're using to display the CPU and GPU clocks/temps? I want to use it on my Redmagic 9 pro.

[@kasperovigor4349]

Emulator softwares come with that option in display settings

[@Bilal.Hussain.Shaikh]

Make Redmagic 9 Pro vs Rog phone 8 Pro

[@MuhammadUmar-ec9fk]

i wonder how will s24u will perform under pressure. can we expect similar results?

[@yurib4llai]

Whats controller?

[@LK-xq2jy]

What is the best phone controller you have used?

[@msh9488]

Have u ever review easysmx m10 controller? If not would really like for u to review it...

[@MrArielK]

can you share the profile you made for your ROG phone? or make a video explaining hwo to make your own profile?

[@TakiUdon]

Yeah, I can probably make a short on Twitter about it.

[@GoogleHelpYou]

Super Mario Galaxy runs at full speed even with EFB Access off

[@Heidegaff]

Two. Thousand. Bucks. Way more than an usable phone and a Steam Deck with more power than that and a bigger library. This is stupid.

[@nerdbeast04]

Waiting for that oled switch lite mode

[@iN00BiXD]

Omg it actually runs Dirge of Cerberus!

[@virtualboy4305]

What drivers were you using for DOOM 2016?

[@TheTopTuber]

Was that end comment a nod to Cassia?

[@lostwinter5637]

Hey i was wondering, you said since the usb c port is down, there will be issues with connecting the controller, then how is the controller you are using lines up with with the phone

[@jamessillas2247]

His controller is Bluetooth

[@OledBurnInKing]

I wonder how the nintendo switch emulator for android performs with crysis remastered for the nintendo switch. I have the physical copy of crysis remastered for my nintendo switch and no one mentions anything about playing crysis remastered nintendo switch version for android with the crysis remastered rom being played on android with the latest snapdragon processors or any of the flagship snapdragon processers.

[@gumbyx84]

The link to the actively cooled controller is a dead link. Can you give us the name or a new link? Wouldn't mind having it for my S24+ if the controller is compatible with cases.

[@zeusshomaly22]

Dragon Quest 8 is amazing!

[@MrFlashpan]

I'll wait for a 8 inch tablet with the same SD Gen 3, phones are a bit small for my eyes, I have the redmagic 8 pro but I always prefer My Lenovo Y700 tablet and modified gamesir g8 galileo.

[@cljoe35]

That phone is 1400 dollars! Get the steam deck!

[@ronnie.n]

Can the steam deck make phone calls?

[@cljoe35]

@@ronnie.n yes

[@ronnie.n]

@@cljoe35 but can it fit in my pocket?

[@cljoe35]

@@ronnie.n it doesn’t but i wouldn’t put it in the pocket. I use a carrying case. It’s much better. Even for a phone I don’t recommend using pockets.

[@Raderade1-pt3om]

@@ronnie.n my cheap phone can, for gaming steam deck is better

[@BibinDavid21]

Can we stream it to a tv or monitor while using this controller ??