Hey folks, welcoming some input here on options for a smooth experience.
I have an htpc going with a simple launcher for jellyfin, edu gaming, etc, navigable with the 8bitdo controllers I have connected. What I’d really like to do is some emulation, right now I’m looking at:
- Nintendo: NES, GB, GBA, DS, 3DS, N64, maybe GC & wii but I haven’t tried it
- Sony: PS1, PS2, Vita, would go with PS3 but I don’t quite have the performance on that little box for it…
- Sega: Genesis, GameGear, maybe others
Probably some more, but we’ll leave it there for now.
What I’d like as an end goal:
- Filtered library based on user (my kids aren’t at an age where I’m going to be cool with them playing Mortal Kombat)
- Local client to run it, romM is really cool but 3DS is a non-starter unfortunately
- Preferably a single tool to showcase all the roms and make for an easy start experience
Also any thoughts on controllers are welcomed! I have a couple of 8bitdo ultimates, a few random ds3’s and knockoffs, NES style 8bitdo from years ago. N64 gaming I haven’t had a great experience with, and I think a dance mat, maybe a guitar hero type guitar would be fun. Feel free to make a recommendation on a controller for a specific use, even one I haven’t mentioned!
TL;DR: Whats your htpc emulation setup?
If I need to, I can always separate out the games by rating (eh, and personal takes on the appropriate ratings) into different shares off my NAS I suppose. Duplicates db, but not the end of the world, and I don’t get the impression there is anything out there with user-based controls…
ES-DE looks pretty interesting, going to check it out, thanks!