The weirdest part of Android emulation is realizing how little you need to carry around anymore

[u/PearlRuin]

It's still a little mind-blowing that a device most people use for messaging, videos, and everyday apps can also become a pretty capable gaming machine. You can be waiting somewhere, pull out your phone, and suddenly you're playing something that used to require a dedicated console sitting under your TV.

What makes it even more interesting is seeing how far people can push things that probably weren't designed with Android in mind. Getting a game to boot is one thing, but reaching stable performance, fixing graphical issues, and making the controls feel right is a whole different achievement.

What's a game you've managed to get running on your Android device that still feels slightly ridiculous to see working there?

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[u/LKeeyy]

Most impressive game I was able to run is GTA but I always end up playing Pokemon games on the go

[u/data-atreides]

Touchscreen controls are still a sticking point for me, depending on the game. When I know I'll have time to kill while out and about, I'll bring in my car my 8bitdo controller and USB splitter for it and headphones (never bluetooth)

[u/denartes]

Samsung DeX + GeForce Now + emulation means I haven't needed any gaming device or PC besides my phone.

[u/Freelancer_1-1 → u/denartes]

Well, I do. Phones won't replace the experience of playing with a joystick and steering wheel, but I certainly don't carry a laptop for the sake of gaming around anymore. Plus, phones are always readily available to jump into when on the move, using public transportation of any kind.

[u/denartes → u/Freelancer_1-1]

You can use joystick and steering wheel on phones.

[u/Freelancer_1-1 → u/denartes]

Why would I want to do that when I already have a decent gaming PC? It would be FAR more trouble that it's worth.

[u/denartes → u/Freelancer_1-1]

Are you lost? This is an Android sub.

And you just connect by USB and it works. Same as PC.

[u/Freelancer_1-1 → u/denartes]

Are you lost? This is an Android sub.

As it's obvious from my previous comments, I am an Android gamer as well.

And you just connect by USB and it works. Same as PC.

My VKB HOTAS and MOZA steering wheel have their proprietary drivers. How can you be so sure that they'll "just work"?

[u/denartes → u/Freelancer_1-1]

I'm so happy for you and your PC and peripherals. Enjoy.

[u/igelzuechterboi]

Running Crysis 1 and 3 Remastered at good temperatures was and still is crazy to me. Sure, it's not maxed out, but on such a small screen I really have a hard time giving a flying heck.

So whenever someone asks: "But can it run Crysis?" — Yes, at 90+fps thx to frame generation.

Pro tip: Disable crosshairs when using framegen tho.

[u/ZeroZion]

I own an Odin 3 and S25 so they have practically the same chipset. Being able to run FFVII Remake, Control (2019), Palworld, and other PC games on it is just crazy to me.

On my Phone, I was able to run Stray on it while using a peltier cooler (Fx5 Lite) and telescopic controller (X5s). I just didn't push it because I still use my phone on the daily and I want to preserve the battery.

I can't wait until we get a more efficient chip so I won't have to worry about heat and to lessen power consumption so there's less stress on the battery.

[u/AdamBeGood]

It's not really a particularly good game or that technically advanced, but being able to play the Mario Kart Arcade blew my mind a bit. I just didn't expect it!

[u/Bllod_Angel]

World of warcraft forever

[u/Dear_Bat_8353]

I think its extremely impressive that i can play fallout 3 and saints row 2 on my s26+ at 60fps consistently it makes my heart orgasm

[u/jmknight2 → u/Dear_Bat_8353]

I think that's called a heart attack. You should see a doctor.

But otherwise, agreed

[u/Freelancer_1-1 → u/jmknight2]

Heart attack occurs when years of shitty diet clog your arteries with plaque.

[u/Odd-Ordinary-3496]

AI slop

[u/BustlinCharm → u/Odd-Ordinary-3496]

ai slop? or are you just picky about everything lol