I agree on the Sonic front, has a very Genesis/Mega Drive feel in general. I also feel a bit of maybe Streets of Rage.
Always nice to see old tech brought back from the dead. There's a flash cart for the system for running roms. Lots of good fan translations!
Same, I often flip-flop. I like the crisp buttons on the Anbernic, but for games with rapid fire button presses they can het fatiguing.
Pokemon TCG Is my go to right now. For short bursts I also like pizzle games. The Neo Geo Pocket Color version of Magical Drop is really good, plays fast, and fits the small screen.
If you get around to finding it share some pics! Sounds pretty cool.
Mine was an older batch, good looking out though.
Nice! Looks super clean too. Is that joystick awkward to use?
Nice! Which color? I keep almost buying one, they're just too cute and affordable.
Oooh, which Retroid?
Yes, sorry lol. RTC as in real time clock, for stuff like Pokemon games that use time of day in-game.
They're definitely my two favorites! RG35XXSP (or the non-SP variant) if you don't mind a bit of complexity and want RTC. Miyoo Mini+ if you want a dead simple UI that's super clean (OnionOS).
Oh man, such a perfect age for it too. Mine is right about the same age and she got one a little over a year ago. Single screen puzzlers like Kwirk and Boxxy Boy have been a hit in my home.
Also, translucent purple is the best color, so Santa has good taste.