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    Systems on Pi Zero

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      Chuck_B
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      Hi! I'm thinking about buying a GPI Retroflag Case, but I'm not sure about Pi Zero performances.
      I'd like to play all the vintage handheld consoles: GB, GBC, GBA, Atary Lynx, Neo Geo Pocket, Neo Geo Pocket Color and Gamegear.

      Are all these system fully playable? I'm worried especially about GBA games

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        quicksilver @Chuck_B
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        @Chuck_B all of those systems should work well minus GBA. You'll need to use the less accurate lr-gpsp for better performance. Though from what I understand about 20% of the GBA library will still be too slow to be playable.

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          Chuck_B @quicksilver
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          @quicksilver is possible to find a list of the not full playable GBA games?

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            lostless @Chuck_B
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            @Chuck_B gpsp is not a bad emulator and runs fine for the most popular games, albeit with a few bug that don’t effect gameplay usually. It’s usually minor graphic issues. I use it on my pi zero with no problem. I’m sure you’ll be happy with GBA performance, while not perfect, is fine.

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              Chuck_B @lostless
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              @lostless can you please tell exactly which games you are able to play?

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                lostless @Chuck_B
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                @Chuck_B coming from a real PSP, which is where gpsp came from, I was able to run most games I threw at it with minor slowdowns on some games. The pi version has the exact same bugs, but runs better. As I said, the only thing i notice are small graphical bugs in some games. Most you won’t even realize are there unless you’ve played the original or a better emulator. Like the color of the level introduction in yoshis island . It’s supposed to be black, but it renders the sky color of the level instead. Or in Zelda minish cap, where links sprite just disappears when going through certain doors. Or a white flash when going to the map in castlevania, COM. Doesn’t effect the gameplay. I’m sure most titles you want to run will be just fine.

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                  Chuck_B @lostless
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                  @lostless you talk about the standalone version of gpsp or the libretro one?

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                    lostless @Chuck_B
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                    @Chuck_B Libretro.

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                      Chuck_B
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                      I'll try to check online to find some gameplay video... I'm a pretty demanding gamer :)

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                        lostless @Chuck_B
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                        @Chuck_B lol. There is a tad bit of slowdown, but nothing detrimental.

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