EmuDeck Machine - Update
Added 2024-07-21 08:26:58 +0000 UTCHi everyone!!
I've decided to step back a bit on the hardware project, I'm gonna start doing a small device of about 14cm x 14cm / 5.5" x 5.5" 100% oriented on emulation, not general gaming.
This should retail for less than $300 and it should be able to play up to WiiU with some light Switch games being playable too. It will use SteamOS ( bazzite ) so indie games will work just fine too.
Right now I'm looking for some help creating the 3D model of the case and looking for companies to make it.
When I have more details regarding costs I'll open a kickstarter campaign to try and get funding.
That's all for now, stay tuned!
Comments
I agree with most everyone. The market for mini PCs with Ryzen U processors is flooded. However if you were able to get first party Nintendo Switch titles running at 100% speed, for just under 300 dollars, that would be a whole different story. Whatever you make it needs to be able to handle Switch emulation to stand out.
PigPen
2024-08-07 18:50:50 +0000 UTCSweet let us know when it's ready I'll def donate to the cause
Juan Ortiz
2024-07-23 16:06:29 +0000 UTCregular hdmi
EmuDeck
2024-07-23 12:19:45 +0000 UTCyes, of course
EmuDeck
2024-07-23 12:18:16 +0000 UTCI feel like theres already enough NUC/Mini PCs in that price range that we can install bazzite onto already.
ChelC Real
2024-07-23 03:33:00 +0000 UTCFor that price range I think I'd rather have a Steam Deck. Something in the $150 or less range, with support for up to PS1 or PS2 (not sure what's possible for that price) would be more interesting. That said, good luck either way - can't wait to see what you come up with. :)
Marvin Bentley II
2024-07-23 02:40:10 +0000 UTCI would be very interested in this will there be a way to have it with hdmi output with usb c or nah?
Juan Ortiz
2024-07-22 23:54:50 +0000 UTCKeep in mind, if your putting Steam on there as well, this would open up a lot of AAA games as long as they are played at 720p ish...
DAVID EVANS
2024-07-22 12:24:27 +0000 UTCI think this would grab my interest more if it was a handheld device and it supported up to the Switch.
Matt
2024-07-22 09:19:25 +0000 UTCWhy won’t this be a handheld device?
Matt
2024-07-22 09:16:49 +0000 UTCSo your plan will be to continue developing software for users, even those who don’t intend on buying any hardware?
Matt
2024-07-22 09:16:15 +0000 UTCI have no doubt, my days of Dev are over but they can be brutal, and that certainly eases my mind, thanks for the reply
Kye
2024-07-22 09:11:37 +0000 UTCa SteamMachine-like comeback
EmuDeck
2024-07-22 06:50:24 +0000 UTCalso thinking about this... that could be maybe something in the 400 range yeah
EmuDeck
2024-07-22 06:49:29 +0000 UTCquite the opposite, this will move the software even further. Rom Library, update emus from Game Mode, Wifi rom sync, the CSS Loader theme... all of those I did thinking about the EmuDeck Machine
EmuDeck
2024-07-22 06:44:00 +0000 UTCfor $200 all I'll get is debt :D
EmuDeck
2024-07-22 06:42:05 +0000 UTCThe hardware thing is just a side project, a hobby to take my mind off things a bit. Those bugs you mention are hard on my sanity :)
EmuDeck
2024-07-22 06:40:54 +0000 UTCJust gotta voice my opinion here, but really not sure about moving into supporting another device and creating new hardware when theres already bugs and issues with all the versions of the software at the moment (this is still the best product out there for what I want though). I would really love to see a smoother experience on all currently supported platforms before seeing hardware that most people won't need considering this all started as software for a handheld. But either way if you do go into this good luck! Just dont wanna see the software support dwindling
Kye
2024-07-22 00:57:21 +0000 UTCFrom a marketing standpoint how are you considering competing against existing boutique brands like minisforum that make hardware in this price range? Is the only differentiator with emu machines that it will come preloaded with Linux and emudeck?
prodigalseams
2024-07-21 22:51:12 +0000 UTCI prefer a lighter version of a deck more because of commuting. Easier to put it in your pocket and use it as a phone. I still love my deck, but I only use it at home.
Mighty Qetwa
2024-07-21 22:20:39 +0000 UTCAgree, the specs should be better and provide most Switch games and light 360/PS3, it would be better bang for the buck.
DAVID EVANS
2024-07-21 22:18:22 +0000 UTCNot even, the 64gb referb deck is back for $279 and a dock is like $25....
DAVID EVANS
2024-07-21 22:17:32 +0000 UTCSteam did try a "Steam Box" for a while (this was years before the deck), and it didn't do well at all. It had some strange touch controllers (you might remember this). You could always find a SteamDeck used with a broken display and use that on a Dock to give the same experience just on a TV. A Deck with a broken display (maybe eBay or something) should be under $150-200... Based on the quoted specs here, a broken Deck would be more powerful....
DAVID EVANS
2024-07-21 22:16:34 +0000 UTCWhy not make it a hair more powerful for a little more money. Get solid Switch support and light 360/PS3 emulation. I think in the game here, I think that would be the best bang for the buck if you can keep it in the $350-400 range...
DAVID EVANS
2024-07-21 22:13:25 +0000 UTCWill it be a magic box that contains a Star Trek replicator and can cook pizza and make me super rich? Just kidding. Good luck, man!! I hope this goes well for you!!
Flukas
2024-07-21 22:10:07 +0000 UTCI was chatting the other day with my gf that I wish steam would release a light version of steamdeck. This is amazing news, specially, about using Linux as the operating system and not android.
Mighty Qetwa
2024-07-21 21:57:12 +0000 UTCI feel very similarly
Nicolas Carver
2024-07-21 19:37:10 +0000 UTCI’m just curious as to why someone would buy this instead of paying just $50 more for a steam deck?
Nicolas Carver
2024-07-21 19:36:44 +0000 UTCWhy exactly won't this be a handheld device and why is it stopping at WiiU rather than Switch? Also not gonna lie all this talk of dipping into hardware has me really concerned for the software front. Even if it's not your intention, I feel like this push towards hardware would NECESSARILY push the development of the software to the back which is what we're all supporting here.
Matt
2024-07-21 16:15:30 +0000 UTCThis sounds kinda cool. While I don't do 3d modelling I do 3d printing and would be up to print enclosures for prototyping to help if you need.
Matthew Armstrong
2024-07-21 16:14:41 +0000 UTCCool! 😎
Bobby McCants
2024-07-21 14:56:17 +0000 UTCIf you were to target the price at $200… what’s the most juice you think you can get? I would also discourage Switch emulation… cause… you know… Ninjas 🥷
Christian Mejia
2024-07-21 14:35:44 +0000 UTCThis sounds really cool
Christian Mejia
2024-07-21 14:34:11 +0000 UTCno pain no gain
EmuDeck
2024-07-21 14:13:49 +0000 UTCit won't be a handheld
EmuDeck
2024-07-21 14:12:40 +0000 UTCI’m picturing an emu box with some streaming apps to replace a Roku
Loren Fink
2024-07-21 14:10:34 +0000 UTCWill the whole device be 5.5 or just the screen?
Dylan Jones
2024-07-21 12:06:16 +0000 UTCI‘m ALL IN, you got my money. 👍🏼
Tim Abels
2024-07-21 09:14:50 +0000 UTCGood luck
jen
2024-07-21 09:10:54 +0000 UTCInteresting
Mark Brennan
2024-07-21 08:57:33 +0000 UTCThis is very risky business….
Jesús Silva Rodríguez
2024-07-21 08:42:50 +0000 UTCThis is exciting!!
Kurmblog
2024-07-21 08:37:48 +0000 UTC
