

I’d say the majority of PS2 games aren’t able to be played in the way you’d want to. Now, you shouldn’t be buying this device if you want to play PS2 games. What really blew my mind, though, was PlayStation 2. Likewise, Soul Calibur II and Sonic Riders both run smoothly. Mario Kart does have some stuttering, but it’s not enough to ruin it. Games like Mario Kart Double Dash and Luigi’s Mansion, on the other hand, work really well. Both run okay, but I’m of the mindset ‘okay’ isn’t a fun experience. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker is the exception here due to mass slowdown in areas with lots of grass, and Resident Evil 4 is a little too choppy to be considered playable. A selection of GameCube titles run near flawlessly, though things can be a little hit and miss. Moving on to the more powerful systems, that’s where things get interesting. But on the whole, I can say Dreamcast and N64 emulation is at a point where it’s satisfyingly playable. Of course, when we’re talking about any emulation device, not every game has been tested, so there are bound to be some that won’t work. The Powkiddy X18S, however, manages to pack in enough power to blow its competitors out of the water.ĭreamcast will run brilliantly, as will a swathe of N64 titles. Normally, this is where a lot of retro handhelds tap out. Up to PS1 is a given nowadays, so you can expect 8-bit, 16-bit, and PS1 to work with minimal issues. Don’t let the fact this thing can fit in your pocket fool you.
