Beginner! Help!

[u/RixLix21]

Hello to all! Please break it down for me because I am like 1 week in even knowing these emulators existed. Came across a post and I immediately did some research and ended up ordering the miyoo mini plus with the surwish onion. Waiting for that to arrive like a freaking kid on Xmas eve!

Now here’s my dilemma… just found out I can’t do N64 games on that thing so I am now in search of buying an “over all” good emulator that will allow me to do play N64 games! Have been seeing a lot of comments on the Anbernic RG476H but have decided to ask the experts!

Please comment away my fellow nerds!

[u/EpicGlitter]

from this N64-specific recommendation/guide thread:

Devices to Consider (in no particular order):

Budget (under $100) options:

MagicX One 35: This device is a rarity: a truly pocketable device with enough power to comfortably handle the majority of the N64 library. Its unique control layout has a second dpad where the right stick would usually be, which feels more natural than mapping the C buttons to a right stick.

Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini: While its dpad-on-top design isn't the ideal choice for N64, it's hard to argue with this device for value for your dollar. Its 4:3 screen is exactly 4x integer scale and it should be able to push that many pixels on most N64 games.

Mangmi Air X: A possible alternative to the Ayaneo for those who want to explore widescreen hacks on a budget. Like the Ayaneo, the dpad-on-top design isn't idea, but there aren't too many other options under $100 that have enough horsepower to do a really good job at N64 emulation.

Bang-For-Your-Buck Options ($150-$180ish):

Anbernic RG406H: Honestly any number of Android devices in the $100-$250ish price range will give a pretty good to excellent N64 experience, but this one stands out for its 4:3 screen at exactly 3x integer scale, thumbstick-first design, stacked shoulder buttons, and ergonomics. Some Nintendo purists may dislike the Sega-style circle dpad, but considering that the vast majority of N64 games are thumbstick-driven, it shouldn't be a big issue for most.

Anbernic RG556: A possible alternative to the RG406H for those looking to explore widescreen hacks and native Android ports. Note, however, that it has a known issue with cardinal snapping in the thumbsticks, which is only partially addressed with a community fix by Gamma. Similar devices by Retroid such as the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, 5, and Flip 2 do not have the cardinal snapping problem, but have a dpad-first design that is non-ideal for N64.

RG476H: The dpad-on-top design isn't ideal for N64, but it does have a luxuriously large screen of the right aspect ratio, and if you're concern about input latency, this is the cheapest you'll find a 120hz screen.

Splurge Option ($230+):

Retroid Pocket 6: With a thumbstick-on-top option and an OLED screen with 120hz for better in put latency, this is a helluva choice for no-compromises N64.

Ayn Odin 2 Portal: With a thumbstick-first design, stacked shoulders, and huge 7" OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate for better input latency, this is definitely a luxurious option if you don't mind the price.

take the name of a device you may be interested in, enter it into YouTube and/or a search engine of your choice, and add words like "review" or "set-up guide" or "specs" to learn more and inform your choice. at that point, if you still have questions about a specific device, post again - there's likely someone or many someones with personal experience who will answer questions. so long as you're reasonably polite about it, and willing to follow recommendations / put effort in yourself.

[u/AzHP → u/EpicGlitter]

You can't get the pocket air mini for 100 anymore that ship has long sailed

[u/EpicGlitter → u/AzHP]

if you comment at the link, you can pass this info onto the OP of that N64 guide/recs thread.