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The video delves into advancements in high-end Android hardware, particularly in emulation capabilities, showcasing devices like the Red Magic 9s Pro with its overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Emulation now extends to PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U on flagship Android devices. The presenter reviews emulators, including one for Wii U in development, highlighting both performance boosts and technical issues encountered, such as input resets and limited graphics/audio settings.
The video also discusses Winlator, an app for running PC games on mobile, noting drawbacks like Steam incompatibility and the necessity of separate containers for different games. Performance challenges are mentioned, emphasizing the need for high GPU clock speeds and additional cooling solutions. Testing includes various emulators and games, with mixed results: while PC emulators face performance hiccups, PlayStation 3 emulation shows promising results.
Further discussions cover gaming performance on a specific hardware setup, noting that many PC games run well but face issues like poor mouse capture in docked mode. The presenter tests games like Skyrim, Resident Evil 2, and newer titles, noting variable performance based on resolution and settings. "Hades 2," "Tomb Raider," "Monster Hunter World," and "Fallout 4" are also reviewed, with emphasis on optimization for better performance in future hardware iterations.
In conclusion, the video highlights the evolution and promising future of mobile emulation and gaming technology, particularly with Snapdragon chips, predicting that Android phone performance might soon rival devices like the Steam Deck. The presenter expresses hopeful excitement for continued advancements in emulation and gaming on mobile platforms.
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In this part of the video, the content creator discusses significant advancements in high-end Android hardware, particularly in emulation capabilities. Previously, emulation on Android was limited to platforms like PS2 and Switch, but current-gen flagship Android devices can now emulate PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U. The video focuses on the Red Magic 9s Pro, which features an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, enhancing both CPU and GPU performance. Benchmarks show that the overclocked GPU provides a substantial performance boost. Additionally, new emulators like one for Wii U, though still in development, are now functional on Android devices. The video includes a detailed review of the device’s performance and the issues faced during testing, such as input options resetting in the Wii U emulator.
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In this segment, the video discusses the limited options available in the graphics and audio settings of an emulator, noting specifically that there are no audio stretching options. The video then touches on the graphics pack section and the overlay section, which can display FPS to gauge performance. The host demonstrates using Wind Waker HD, showing a drop to 10 FPS in the intro, but notes this is due to the GPU clock not being at max performance. The game can’t be played further due to an issue entering a name, which isn’t supported by the controller, screen, or a connected keyboard.
The video then shifts to a showcase of tested games, starting with those that don’t run. The host finds there is no commonality in why some games fail, sometimes due to input issues or failure to load. Shovel Knight is highlighted as a game that works well, particularly in less demanding areas without many monsters on screen. The host expresses surprise at the better-than-expected performance of this leaked emulator compared to initial releases of other emulators, and hopes for further improvements without needing a better processor than an 8gen3 for Wii U emulation.
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In this part of the video, the presenter focuses on using an app called Winlator to run PC emulators and games on a mobile device. They explain the setup of different Windows containers, each configured for specific games like Skyrim and Resident Evil 2. A significant drawback highlighted is Winlator’s incompatibility with Steam, necessitating the use of GOG releases or DRM cracks. The importance of maintaining separate containers for different games to avoid breaking installations is stressed. Performance aspects are discussed, noting that GPU bottlenecking requires high GPU clock speeds for optimal frame rates. Active cooling and external coolers are recommended for heavy gaming sessions due to heat generation. The video then transitions to running PC emulators, specifically mentioning challenges with the XEMU emulator for original Xbox games due to additional emulation layers.
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In this part of the video, the host discusses the performance of various emulators on a device more powerful than the Nintendo Switch but still facing issues. Specifically, the emulators for Nintendo Switch had better performance even though both devices use ARM processors. CXBX Reloaded couldn’t run any games, and Xbox 360 emulation with Xenia performed poorly, with “Red Dead Redemption” running at drastically reduced speeds and 007 crashing. Surprisingly, PlayStation 3 emulation using RPCS3 performed relatively well. The host tested several games: 2D games with some input lag, a 3D sidescroller running smoothly, “Demon’s Souls” with minor audio issues but good performance, and “Bleach,” which lagged during dialogue but was decent in combat. The segment concludes by noting that after testing PC emulators, the next focus would be on PC games running under PC emulation.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses the gaming performance and experience on a particular hardware setup. They highlight that many PC games run well with touch controls, making it a viable gaming option compared to current mobile games. However, they note a significant issue with poor mouse input capture in docked mode, which affects gameplay in some titles.
The presenter switches to docked mode for better cooling and filming. They demonstrate several games, starting with Far Cry 1 at 720p low settings, but face difficulties due to the mouse capture issue. The first three Harry Potter games run well but don’t scale appropriately with default resolution options.
They then test newer titles like Skyrim, showing good performance at 1080p in an underground area but low FPS at 4K. Reducing to 1080p low settings provides over 40 FPS outdoors, which they find impressive. Finally, they revisit Resident Evil 2, encountering controller input issues where the character spins and can’t walk forward or shoot, although a partial fix allows movement without shooting capability.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses various games’ performance on a specific platform. “Hades 2” runs well but lacks working controller support, limiting input to the mouse. “Tomb Raider” couldn’t load the first level but performs decently with an average of just under 50 FPS at 1080p low settings using its benchmark. “Monster Hunter World” runs at 540p, looking decent on smaller screens, resembling a Vita port, and hopes for better performance with future hardware. “Fallout 4” is considered very playable at 720p low settings. “Final Fantasy 7 Remake” runs well at 720p low settings with around 30 FPS out of combat and potential for higher performance with mods, though the audio is non-functional. The segment ends with the reviewer praising the state of Android emulation, mentioning significant progress with Aether SX2 and Yuzu developments.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the evolution of emulation technology, including promising developments in PC translation software for Linux devices and handhelds. They note the potential for future gaming performance on Android phones powered by Snapdragon chips, predicting it could soon rival that of the Steam Deck. The speaker highlights successful testing of Dragon Ball Z Kakarot on a new chipset, expressing excitement for improved gaming experiences on mobile devices. They conclude by encouraging viewers to check out a related video on the Switch Lite running similar software.