The DCEmu Interview - Question 28 - Which is Best for Homebrew, Handheld or Console ?

[wraggster]

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A feature i did a few years ago and one im going to repeat now is the DCEmu Interview, a unique idea in which questions are asked by me to the Whole DCEmu Community its a way to learn more about each others and find out what our interests are and much more

Todays Question is Which is Best for Homebrew, Handheld or Console ? Tell us Which and Why
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[wraggster]

Hmm owning all the consoles i do i would say that Handhelds beat Consoles anytime of day, obviously consoles are more powerful but for sheer ease you cant beat an handheld

[Veskgar]

Well, relating strictly to the emulation side of homebrew, I'd have to say that a handheld beats out a console. The PSP is ideal because it can emulate so much so nicely thanks to the work of a lot of coders.

The PSP also still has some untapped potential that hopefully with time will bring even more emulation greatness.

[ojdon]

Handheld wise it was to be the PSP, so powerful yet so flexible.

Console wise it has to be the dreamcast because of the wide range of homebrew apps and games, although the original Xbox is not too far behind the best console spot, if I am not mistaken.

[Auriman1]

With custom firmware, the psp rules the portable homebrew and emulation side of things. Its being a main-stream console, boasting an impressive non-umd/non-internet battery life at a lower brightness setting, twin 333Mhz processors, the ability to increase memory to unreasonable proportions via memory sticks, and an official emulator of the PSX, not to mention the impressive screen quality, it gives coders and users alike plenty of flexibility. Even now, most psp coders have yet to tap the full potential of dual-core processing, leaving room for improvement.

As far as emulation on the psp goes, there's currently options for just about everything the psp would be able to run, and then some. Homebrew applications have been most impressive, as well; I'm particularly fond of the LightMP3 player, PSPTube, the Sleep 'n 'Wake alarm clock, PSPRevolution, and the PSP XTI calculator.

The Dreamcast, with its complete lack of security, not to mention the impressive official Dreamcast games library (incentive to get one in the first place), is likely the most effective for console homebrew and emulation, as the door is open for everyone, and many people still own one to this day. Admittedly, the X-Box packs more power, but it has risks and expenses attached to it.

[mooseknuckle2000]

for me, the console is the best for homebrew, although portability is always nice. The stuff coming out for the wii recently has rejuvenated homebrew for me (the only real reason to play the wii). The "Homebrew Channel" for the wii is amazing and keeps things very organized. I've had several handhelds in the past that I've run homebrew on and ultimately, the lack of processing power restricts what can be emulated.

[kojiro7]

Xbox!!!!!!!!!

[apex05]

I have a pc connected to my tv with an xbox controller connected with all my emulator games on harddrive... So for me there's no point in console homebrew, But my psp's packed solid with homebrew, and is the perfect place for it

[PSPdemon]

well.... lets see....

xbox i think takes the cake on homebrew wise for home consoles due to its homebrew library... just wished it didnt use the official sdk.

handheld console wise? no doubt the psp is on top of it :p

its really hard to say which one is better....because imo both are ( imo ) pretty much equal.

also it comes down to the "gamer". if the person is more of a home based console player he is ofcourse gonna say "console is best!!!" and if a person is more of a handheld player he will think that handhelds are the best.... atleast that is how i look at it :)

imo... handheld homebrew ( psp ) is the best... mainly because of the "taking the emulation on the go" factor and that it does a pretty good job of keeping you entertained in the media department.

Thanks for Everything,
PSPdemon

[mike_jmg]

It has to be handheld

[Spanishpeacock]

Handheld here. You people that have the 2000 series PSP running CFW have it made, because you can use the video out also. I still like my 1000 PSP though. It does it's job good enough.

[noname1]

For me the psp is the best homebrew handheld on the market but, the DSI would be also a good and easy homebrew handheld because of the SD-card slot.

[MasterMunt]

The PANDORA when it finally arrives :P

[Kamon]

psp, emulation on the go

[Balthasar00]

I'll have to go for consoles. More potential, less expensive. The Xbox is around half the cost of a psp but offer way more compatibility for game consoles emulation and media playback.

[osgeld]

dunno, both

the handhelds have their market and place

the consoles usually have more power offering a more lavish experience

i have an xbox 1 and a psp, both loaded with homebrew (including emulators)

and i love them both

[frostymoon]

I would vote for Handheld being better than Console. Most homebrew / emulation does not require the power of the consoles plus if you travel, it's by far more enjoyable!

I currently have ran homebrew/emulation on my:
PC/Mac = Best option using a laptop!!
Dreamcast = not fun of having to make cd's
PS One = same issue as dreamcast
Xbox = Best Console with a large hard drive!
PS3 via Ubuntu = what a massive waste of time and electricity!
Wii = have not worked up the nerve to mod my Wii's yet!

Tapwave Zodiac = best option if you work in a office / call center and trying to look like your not playing video games!! ;-)
NGage QD = good...well...back when it came out... I'm still playing Ashen! Just wish the processor was not slo weak!
PSP = Best option for over all emulation / game play due to the form factor and processing power!
Gizmondo = It was a strong system for it's time. It can still do SNES very well plus it fits very good in my hands!
DS = very easy to use but I prefer the commerical games over emulation

I'd say the Pandora would be the best but.... all orders canceled... I'm not sure if I want to place an order a second time or just accept the money I've lost during this ordeal!

[gutbub]

If I had to choose, then handheld would win.

However I don't have to choose, and PC blows either away.

[zxxxy18]

Best handled 4 me is my macbook+crossover and PSP. i dont have any other consoles but these... my friends has ps2, DC, ps3 and xbox, but i like PSP most...

[pkbunghole]

if you got a nice big crt tv and a good set of speakers, then the xbox blows the psp out of the water for homebrew (emulators mostly :P) and xbmc is >9000% more professional looking than the regular xbox bios haha

[wed5366]

gba

[patgan598]

Handheld.
NDS is my preffered choise

[Eric]

Well thats an awfully hard question isnt it. Seen as how homebrew on a console is quite interesting it stops you from having to use the computer for those projects and its quite easy for people to gather around a tv and play them aswell and lets not forget those who dont have a computer have good luck with a console aswell.

But handheld is pretty amazing aswell the sad thing about it is not very many people will be playing with a friend unless that multiplayer feature is added. But the cool thing about handheld is that you can take it anywhere with you unless you have a laptop which again would kill handheld homebrew/emulation cause it can do the samething on a bigger screen.

Handheld is where its at for me and i believe others. Though i take more use out of consoles cause im home most of the time.