Flipping over Folding - an Unexpected Advantage Explored
In the world of gaming, our editor has been keeping a close eye on the latest deals for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Moto Razr phones. But, their focus has shifted towards transforming the Galaxy Z Flip 6 into an ultimate Game Boy Advance (GBA) SP.
The editor has a rich history with handheld gaming, growing up with a Game Boy Color and having a brief stint with the Nintendo DS. However, they haven't had the chance to use a Game Boy Advance or its SP variant. That's about to change with the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
The editor has been testing the Galaxy Z Flip 6, and while they don't foresee it replacing a foldable in the near future, they have found it to be a "beast of a phone" for GBA gaming. However, the touchscreen controls leave much to be desired. To remedy this, the editor has attached Joy Cons to the phone using a 3D print.
The editor has been exploring various emulators to enhance the gaming experience on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. After thorough research, it's clear that My Boy stands out as the best overall for Android GBA emulation. Known for its high game compatibility, excellent performance, BIOS and rumble emulation, and features like fast forward and external controller support, My Boy is a reliable choice.
Pizza Boy GBA and John GBA are other notable mentions. Pizza Boy GBA offers smooth performance at 60fps, Google Drive sync, support for custom shaders, and external controllers, making it a lightweight yet feature-rich option. John GBA, on the other hand, offers a simple and clean interface, offline-friendly play, cheat support, save/load states, and customizable controls.
Retro Arch is another popular choice, but it's worth noting that it's a flexible, open-source platform that supports multiple emulators, including GBA. However, it may lack some premium emulator features.
The editor currently uses two emulators for GBA games: Pizza Boy A and RetroArch. To make the Galaxy Z Flip 6 look more like a Game Boy Advance SP, they have applied various skins from Pizza Boy.
In the future, the editor is considering using the Galaxy Z Flip 6 to replace several clamshell handhelds due to its compact size and improved hinge technology. The editor also appreciates the appeal of flip phones like the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Moto Razr Ultra.
Andrew Myrick, Senior Editor at the website, explores retro gaming, emulation, handhelds, and related topics weekly. If you're a fan of retro gaming and looking to enhance your gaming experience on the Galaxy Z Flip 6, keep an eye on our coverage for more tips and tricks.
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The editor plans to continue using the Galaxy Z Flip 6 for GBA gaming, finding My Boy to be the best emulator for Android GBA emulation and Pizza Boy GBA an impressive lightweight, feature-rich option.
Emulators like RetroArch offer flexibility and compatibility, but the editor prefers the premium features of My Boy and Pizza Boy GBA for a more enhanced gaming experience on the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
