This Router Can Emulate Nintendo Switch!

[@TakiUdon]

I used the router to upload this video 👀

[@bloodofdepanta]

Savage

[@retro_spark]

You sure this is a router???

[@faazyboy]

Ofc u did, u did say its ur router.

[@Nobe_Oddy]

so I didn't even glance at your hands when you were taking it apart or talking about the internals, but then I noticed them when 'YOU' were putting it back together and I said OUT LOUD HE'S GOT REALLY SMALL HANDS!!! ... and my cat looked at me very confusingly.... but then I went back to YOU opening it and reality dawned on me LMAO :)

[@hextechmagikarp4610]

But can it run Crysis?

[@TheJamesShow00]

Cool video, neat to see all the stuff that device does. lol the swap of hands at 3:30 threw me. I wasnt sure what was changed at fist, just knew something was up.

[@Psychx_]

GL4ES seems like a suboptimal choice, considering that there is Zink, which is also a part of Mesa and an OpenGL to Vulkan wrapper - it should be able to provide GL by utilizing the proprietary Mali vulkan driver or panvk.

[@TakiUdon]

The problem is that no company seems to want to pay ARM's license fee for Linux Vulkan blobs, so we are left with the significantly worse gles blob.

[@mattdavis9601]

I went to the link provided in the description and read up on this thing. It is a nice little SBC. I have no clue if $100, which is what I'm being shown, is a keen price or a bit high because I'm not terribly knowledgeable about these things. However; I feel like I'm a bit more knowledgeable now about what they're capable of than I was when I started this video.

[@leonardomanes6713]

I really like the video Taki... Everything you put out is just great. I bought one of these three weeks ago but I wouldn't profile this multi-purpose SBC as a router. It can be a router... It can be everything and even has a GPIO. Awesome little device. Thank you for the awesome content man.

[@rip_Nagol]

For those asking which display he used for the switch emu this is his video for it kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbPlpaCn6efpMk Peakdo Wireless display

[@edwardfletcher7790]

The amount of work you put into these videos always blows my mind.....😲 Just one thing, any Android distro works perfectly with any PC mouse, no setup required 👍

[@Bumblebee2006]

We truly are living in the future.

[@hosam7609]

Long time follower, enjoying the improvement in the videos you push, the little helping hands are also ❤

[@yogurtmilk3912]

About needing X11 to play Minecraft on Ubuntu, you didn't need to switch of distro. Since X11 is a display server and not a desktop environment, the default Ubuntu Desktop (Gnome) supports both X11 and Wayland. As pointed out in the minute 6:28 you are able to pick between Wayland and X11. The default Ubuntu is Gnome using Wayland and the second one (Ubuntu on Xorg) is Gnome using X11.

[@TakiUdon]

The default server in their image is Wayland and it cannot be changed without doing a lot of nonsense (partially due to the X11 blob not supporting Ubuntu). My video clip is from my x86 Ubuntu PC showing the options that this board doesn't have by default. The only way to get X11 in Ubuntu with this processor is to use Panfork, which wouldn't matter in this case because the performance is capped at around 25 FPS. In the end, Debian is the only way to reach 60-90+ FPS since the blob driver (the one that has the highest performance) will only work in Debian. Theoretically, you can use something called Dri2to3 to run an application with the X11 blob inside a Wayland session, but it doesn't work. Server-to-environment swapping was just done for the sake of simplicity since this video targets a general audience.

[@yogurtmilk3912]

@@TakiUdon I see, was wrong, tysm for the info! :D

[@PANCHO15108]

Taki sir, what Wireless display did you use? I would love to check one of these out.

[@cheese22]

Peakdo Wireless Display my friend 🤝❤️

[@-aexc-]

x11 isnt a desktop environment its a display server. the debian image was using xfce (a desktop environment) by default which only supports x11

[@TakiUdon]

Saying DE is easier than trying to explain both what a real DE is and what a display server is in a video that is targeted to a general audience. Figured anyone that knows the difference would know that's what I was going for.

[@Thegoatone23]

The Mario Odyssey footage actually looked pretty cool. It’s like Mario is in the apocalypse, and Cappy is waking up a survivor he found

[@glitch265]

Now thats a real Gaming router lol

[@srvuk]

Impressive indeed for the versatility.

[@notfunny3397]

Didn't know you were a dad. Good for you.

[@RizzlinHD]

lmao the quest notification sound from Skyrim 😂👌🏻

[@yllib2012]

@TakiUdon, I'm currently using an R6C (8GB RAM - 32GB eMMC + 1TB SSD) with Android as an emulation box. Would there be any real performance benefit to this one with the RK3588 over the RK3588S in the R6C for emulation in Android? I will be buying the NanoPC-TC for the ability to add a WiFi card but, performance specs between RK3588 and RK3588S look almost identical. I expect doubling the RAM from 8GB to 16GB would be a huge boost to performance running Linux but may do nothing for emulation in Android. I do hope you follow-up with another video showcasing emulation in Android.

[@TakiUdon]

No performance difference if you exclude Switch emulation. The added RAM benefits Strato and a Linux desktop with PC games. Since you are only using Android, it wouldn't be an upgrade for you from that standpoint. R6C is still a beast for the asking price.

[@yllib2012]

​@@TakiUdon Thank you for responding. I've setup three different R6Cs as Android emulation boxes thus far and added a 1TB SSD to each for games. I just ordered 2 of these with 16GBRAM / 256GB eMMC + case and WiFi modules. I'll set them up with Android on a Micro SD card and add a 4TB SSD. It's worth the upgrade to me to be able to have the WiFi card and still have a slot left for the SSD. I've had decent success with running many Switch games on the R6C (and R6S) so this should at least be equal in performance and maybe better with 16GB RAM. I'll also setup a Linux install on a Micro SD card making them very versatile little PCs. I love being able to change the OS simply by swapping Micro SD cards.

[@mortysmith2192]

This is actually something I wondered if was possible after Linus’s most recent video of upgrading his internet funny enough 😅

[@wskinnyodden]

Finally, a damned board that has at least 2 Ethernet ports and allows you to add WiFi AND 4G/5G Modems, feck sake been looking for this for months now. Have a 5G Modem exactly to use on one of these and make a 5G router. (Also have a 4G one, 5G modem prices are crazy but full routers absolutely insane)

[@vxllvxn]

sick bro i love your content

[@Scriven42]

Love the tiny pudgy hands! ❤

[@SweetPotatoTim]

6:30 Ubuntu on Xorg is X11, Xorg is the same as X11, just a different name for it

[@ThatGuy-yr9uc]

Yooooo... this dudes got baby hands!

[@TaylorJohnson-c2d]

Dunno bout you, but here in UK we just use the routers supplied by the company providing the service. I've never met anyone who buys another unless to extend signal. Too complicated too to set up as need a bunch of things.

[@Willizxy]

Most techy or gamer people use an aftermarket router, the isp provided ones don't even come closer to what you can do with an aftermarket one

[@JohnGatsbyThe3rd]

smoking that switch pack rn

[@Scriven42]

"His r6c" Jealous, damn! Will you adopt me? 🤣

[@TakiUdon]

Lol

[@mykr0324]

This thing looks great

[@SwordfighterRed]

The HDMI-In _really_ intrigues me. I'mma get one and play around with it.

[@jt3000o]

Where did you get that wireless display It's pretty cool

[@F3A5T]

just bought one mainly to use as a travel router

[@Mars9982]

"Yer a Wizard Taki, a Wizard!"

[@jacobelizza6983]

Had to check the date to make sure it wasn't April 1st 👀👀

[@IT10T]

I had the same problem with Kepler and had to do some tweaking on jammie to get it somewhat playable. The sound is still glitchy for some reason, butzzz, I don't need it.

[@ShoogyOhmai]

What is the wireless hdmi display that you are using?

[@mendigodase]

Which is that display you are using with the joycon?

[@TheCoolDave]

Interesting.... As for a router, is it any good ? Neat that it can play some switch games but, today, I have too many other things that can do that :)

[@Xayuap]

you can buy it with no wifi built in and super antenas, so is actualy a pc, as anything

[@greenprotag]

I have not taken a closer look at Switch emulation on Android. How close are we to full speed for some of the first party Nintendo titles on say... Snapdragon 8 gen 1 & gen 2?

[@deadaccountlmfao]

wondering if this would make for a good PLEX/jellyfin server

[@estusflask982]

yes

[@TheOfficialOriginalChad]

What wireless HDMI display is that?

[@demounit]

wait, wireless HDMI??

[@laserboy909]

What modem card are you using?

[@Tom_Neverwinter]

its basically an orange pi 5 plus neat

[@erraddict]

I need this chip on a RP3+ sized device

[@danjayh]

I couldn't get internet access to work for docker containers hosted in FriendlyWRT on my R6S. Access to the LAN was no problem, but Internet access was unsolvable for me. Do you know if they've fixed it?

[@lordhashimoto4035]

Taki, I'm gonna send you my robot vacuum so you can run N-64 on it.

[@kallusive8986]

What is the screen and wireless display adapter you are using in this?

[@TakiUdon]

Peakdo Wireless

[@LivingLinux]

Next test the HDMI input port with OBS Studio?

[@sheedyaja6465]

hey, can you sharw the display link?

[@unknown183]

What android app do you use to change the cpu and gpu clock speeds?

[@SwordfighterRed]

apparently it's just in the user debug settings on his android build

[@unknown183]

@@SwordfighterRed ok thank you for that info. How do I access those debug settings if I use that android build?

[@TakiUdon]

Connect the device to your computer with a type c cable (the small one on the front) and you can use adb shell to change the frequencies. You can root the device so you can use apps to do this, but it's a lot more work.

[@unknown183]

@@TakiUdon Wow! Thank you, Taki!

[@unknown183]

@@TakiUdon Downloaded ADB shell on my computer and have the device connected as well. Now to change the frequencies, do I need a script? I'm not exactly sure how to change the frequencies using this software.

[@Emulives]

mY mac mini m1 with 8gb already is running Mario Odissey on Riujix . Wtf the specs of that wifi router !

[@nathanlamaire]

I used to ask these manufacturers that if I could use this type of device as a PC and they answered to me "no way" xD I guess I should give it a chance.

[@Scriven42]

What screen is that?

[@spud8237]

I'd like to know this too

[@MyurrDurr]

6:29 Xorg is X11

[@mrsnippysnoopa8300]

May i ask what the name of the wireless hdmi screen is?

[@speedofheat]

Which screen is that😮?

[@shenmue5765]

I supposed the hands closing the device up are your son's and not yours? They look super smooth if those are your hands. Lol!

[@TakiUdon]

Son

[@mbjac]

Goal 5 was achieved the moment I clicked on the video.

[@frogdude1337]

the first goal is the biggest: can it run doom?

[@stiffy_fx5691]

What's the Name of that wireless hdmi screen

[@XianNoob]

What wireless screen is that?

[@SigeaIdris]

Where can i get a screen like that one?

[@JohhnyBoy-e3p]

W kid

[@MarkTengPhoto]

I don't get it, why do people need such powerful routers that can even play games? Don't routers have a relatively simple job to do or is there something about routing that I am not aware?

[@bobfranklin2572]

What next, a hdmi cable that can turn off my lights?

[@TakiUdon]

Coming soon

[@95raif]

Does the android os has root access?

[@promaster424]

This router is about as powerful as my laptop

[@johnsducks9816]

Plz why is there no handhelds with this chip yet

[@boshygamer32]

Man the hardware needed to emulate switch is ridiculously low

[@FeTetra]

xorg is x11 btw

[@RogerCasella]

How do you have Strato??

[@TakiUdon]

I built it from their source code

[@RogerCasella]

@@TakiUdon Does that take long? Can I do it on my android phone? Is there a tutorial anywhere?

[@Adam1llion]

Anyone know what screen that is?

[@dalobucaram7078]

No piece of computing is good enough if it doesn't run Doom regardless of computing power.

[@reploidzero9058]

suspicious amounts of hdmi ports lmao, idk bout you but my router dont have a single one, never did XD

[@guxtavo14]

1:18 what's a 3d switch?

[@TakiUdon]

3D Switch title

[@estusflask982]

a switch game that is 3d instead of just 2d. requires more power

[@noble_lime]

Well, my smart toaster with 2 hdmi ports and a cpu that can toast a bread can play nintendo switch games so why not a router.

[@ThatGeometryDude]

I need it tho

[@EmblemParade]

Not impressed. My rice cooker runs Crysis at ultra settings.

[@gonehollow99]

rip yuzu

[@Orey_X]

First plus nice vid

[@grafvinestarry]

This is no joke right?

[@tanookimarketing]

But...... why?

[@arcaderacer586]

Nah bro… a real router has 16 antennas minimum. LOL

[@jasonyantentorres3763]

how to hide the game console from your mom...

[@omarm3077]

it goes to show how weak the switch is that even lowest hardwares can emulate it

[@ISOGQD]

early

[@ChrisFor20Bucks]

First one

[@mangos1346]

What? You have kids???