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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

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[–] fishy@lemmy.today 8 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

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.

[–] mesamunefire@piefed.social 7 points 17 hours 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!

[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 4 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (1 children)

Am I crazy or is the aspect ratio on that screen a little weird

[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 5 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

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.

[–] marduk 1 points 11 hours 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