I don’t think there is a workable way to crosspost discussion posts, if I’m wrong feel free to correct me

Originally posted to !emulation@sh.itjust.works - https://sh.itjust.works/post/60105068

Hey folks, welcoming some input here on options for a smooth experience.

I have an htpc going with a simple launcher for jellyfin, edu gaming, etc, navigable with the 8bitdo controllers I have connected. What I’d really like to do is some emulation, right now I’m looking at:

  • Nintendo: NES, GB, GBA, DS, 3DS, N64, maybe GC & wii but I haven’t tried it
  • Sony: PS1, PS2, Vita, would go with PS3 but I don’t quite have the performance on that little box for it…
  • Sega: Genesis, GameGear, maybe others

Probably some more, but we’ll leave it there for now.

What I’d like as an end goal:

  • Filtered library based on user (my kids aren’t at an age where I’m going to be cool with them playing Mortal Kombat)
  • Local client to run it, romM is really cool but 3DS is a non-starter unfortunately
  • Preferably a single tool to showcase all the roms and make for an easy start experience

Also any thoughts on controllers are welcomed! I have a couple of 8bitdo ultimates, a few random ds3’s and knockoffs, NES style 8bitdo from years ago. N64 gaming I haven’t had a great experience with, and I think a dance mat, maybe a guitar hero type guitar would be fun. Feel free to make a recommendation on a controller for a specific use, even one I haven’t mentioned!

TL;DR: Whats your htpc emulation setup?

  • curbstickle@anarchist.nexusOPEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Just to mention for whats on there now, I’m just starting flex-launcher at login per user. I’ve been meaning to try their newer big-launcher, but haven’t gotten around to it.

    Jellyfin, GCompris, and gwenview set to play photos from a predetermined directory are the entries right now. I had Lutris in there with the controller UI set up, but the experience wasn’t great when I last tried it.

    • The Picard Maneuver@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 days ago

      This looks like exactly what I’ve been looking for! (for Jellyfin at least)

      I’ve been using an old Nvidia Shield, and it just does way too much to be able to hand it over to the kids.

      • curbstickle@anarchist.nexusOPEnglish
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        3 days ago

        I was hoping to make use of Plasma Bigscreen (which may be getting distributed in June with 6.7, we’ll see), but flex-launcher has been my choice for a few years now - dead simple, does exactly what it says on the box, and controller support has worked perfectly in my experience.