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Arduboy FX-C Review: A Credit Card-Sized Handheld That's Actually Good

I have one and I have been enjoying it.

For anyone wanting to try out the games, the community pages have community made games within the browser most of the time: https://community.arduboy.com/c/games/35?ascending=false&order=views

EX: https://community.arduboy.com/t/hopper-a-simple-action-game/4293

Arduboy FX-C Review: A Credit Card-Sized Handheld That's Actually Good

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Mar 16 at 5:03pmWeb
Show threadNOT_RICK6d ago
Am I crazy or is the aspect ratio on that screen a little weird
Show threadMurrayL6d ago
No you’re right - it’s 2:1, which is an unusual aspect ratio. But it looks like it’s intended to run games designed specifically for it rather than emulating other systems, so I guess it’s less a drawback and more a neat quirk.
Show threadmarduk6d ago
If I can’t play Pokémon Crystal on it, I don’t want it! 🙎🏻 However, I do enjoy seeing new gadgets, and hope this project brings joy to people
Show threadfishy6d ago
I love a good handheld but am struggling to wrap my brain around when this device would be desirable to use or have around. I can’t think of a time I wouldn’t prefer something the size of an r36s especially with it’s far larger library of games.
Show threadmesa6d ago

Its for people who like simple games (theres over 400+ now) and “game and watch” kind of setup. I like putting it in my wallet and bringing it out when I get bored. It gets something like 8-9 hours of battery life. So much that I forget to charge it for weeks on end.

You can also tinker like crazy. I got a couple of games and apps that work with it. Its all C++ but as long as it runs on an Arduino it can most likely run on the device.

I have a miyoo mini plus. And it doesn’t scratch the itch that the arduboy has with simple/tinker games. Both are made for different reasons.

Hope that answers your question!

Show threadfishy5d ago
Guess it’s just personal preference. I’m generally gaming on the train ride into work so I’ve got a solid 30 minute block to play and have space in my bag for a larger device. I’m also not usually looking to tinker with devices much post initial setup but can understand why someone would enjoy doing so. Thanks for answering, glhf.
Show threadDyskolos4d ago

Why? For whom? The 80s are over, what am I supposed to do with an 1.5" 1bit display? Play games I played 40yrs ago, but now on the tiniest display I ever had? And 1bit? My first computer had a 1bit display. It sucked ass.

I’m no AAA-gamer that values gfx over gameplay (the contrary actually), but come on…

And all this for 100 moneyz? I could not think of any single use case this would beat a stinky smartphone, which I’d also carry. And even if I had no phone, I’d buy a used gameboy or some other handheld for that price.