Linux-based phone still ‘runs 99% of Android apps’ so you can do more with it, if you wish.
  • ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    2 hours ago

    It’s using an FPGA for hardware accurate emulation which costs more than the ARM chips in retro handheld emulators, and is a bespoke fairly large product made in relatively small batches. For what if is, it’s somewhat reasonably priced compared to its manufacturing costs.

    I can’t argue that for most people the value prospect isn’t worth it, since the C64 itself isn’t really a compelling platform except to specific retro PC enthusiasts, but for those who want a proper modern C64 for nostalgia sake, it’s a fairly priced unit for what it is.

    • ZeroHora@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      2 hours ago

      It’s using an FPGA for hardware accurate emulation which costs more than the ARM chips in retro handheld emulators, and is a bespoke fairly large product made in relatively small batches. For what if is, it’s somewhat reasonably priced compared to its manufacturing costs.

      hmmmm okay that makes sense.

      Btw 2 people with Chrono Trigger avatar debating retro stuff is lmao