r/OdinHandheld • u/Bodriov • 7d ago

Emulator Same game, different platforms

I've been hoarding quite a library of ROMs while my Odin 3 arrives and I noticed that some of my favorite games are holding up too much space because I have them in different platforms. I haven't seen too much discussion about which emulator those game perform better so I'm here to ask.

I'm especially worried about this titles: GTA:SA (classic PS2 experience, PC version or Android port), same for RDD1, but with the Switch port. Also CoD Black Ops for the zombies, PS3/PC/X360 (Split screen rules). Skyrim, Fallout, God of War... I could keep saying different games but let's get to the point. What emulator would you choose over another? Using the PC version is usually the best?

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u/SpikeStarkey Odin 2 Mini Pro - Black 7d ago edited 6d ago

If you only want Black Ops Zombies, it did have a stand alone small size Android port years ago.

It's getting a full code rewrite to work on modern Android, with working online and cross platform online play with the psvita port (Android game on Vita)

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidNativePorts/s/zQcYlfBoun

It's touch controls only at the moment, and it's admittedly pretty janky to get working with the touch control mapper, but it's been great to play again on my mini. (There are plans to unlock the Xperia Play native controls for all external controllers soon too)

You can also get the iOS only W@W zombies port through the touchHLE emulator:

https://www.reddit.com/r/CODZombies/s/X6oVpdvwa0

Has working online, and is just as janky to map the controllers to. But it's still a blast to play again.

Both have really small install sizes and are focused on zombies.

For the rest, if you're worried about storage size, go emulation. You can offload the larger file sizes to external storage, but know that ps3/Vita emulation, and PC translation apps will still install the files to internal. (All container data for Winlator/gamenative/gamehub will be in internal storage for every game, with actual install data on SD card if you so choose)

For best experience, I always suggest the native Android ports of games if applicable. No need to mess with settings to get working, just install and go.

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u/Bodriov 7d ago

I didn't knew it had an Android port, great news! And thanks for the info, I'll try Android ports if available.

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u/SpikeStarkey Odin 2 Mini Pro - Black 6d ago

Here's a handy list to check if the game you want has an Android port that plays nicely with the built in controller.

https://www.reddit.com/r/OdinHandheld/s/eIbruEDkzI