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?
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.