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If you're getting a files missing message, you don't have the correct romset. Which version of MAME does the Wiz run, 0.37b5? If so, you'll need the 0.37b5 version of Blazing Star.

I found your review very informative. So much so that it actually played a small role in swaying me away from the Caanoo. Low res (320x240) and low quality xvids just don't cut it for me, especially when the only two players either can't rewind or suffer from tearing\dithering.

That's true and I agree, which is why I didn't fault the PSP for the lack of MAME support. It's just a weakness that I felt should be pointed out since MAME on the Wiz and Caanoo is quite a bit better. For some, MAME may be more important than PS1/PSP support. I'm just trying to give the guy...

I should probably warn you that you could be disappointed with the PSP if you're a hardcore MAME fan. Every handheld has it's weakness and with the PSP it's MAME. I believe the most popular build is based off a crappy Dreamcast port from many years ago. The DC had a few great emulators, but...

It's a hassle alright, but I only went through the hassle after learning the ins and outs of every system. I knew what I wanted and I had my reasons. It's good that we have so many options so we can make a choice based on exactly what we want. I wanted something that would support systems...

Here's a guide to start you off: http://forums.pspslimhacks.com/user-help/121-psp-hackable-allow-me-answer.html My recommendation is an early model PSP-2000. If you have ebay, you'll want to ask sellers questions that'll help you identify which PSP they're selling. And then just be...

It's too soon for me to tell you how durable my PSP is, but I do know that I haven't had a PS1 controller fail me yet and I've had mine for well over a decade. The biggest issue with Sony controllers may be how hard they're on your fingers than how hard your fingers are on them. That...

I don't consider size much of an issue since I want a big screen for watching videos. Also, the Caanoo may be the most comfortable handheld around, which really wouldn't be possible if it were much smaller. That vsync problem would drive me batty, though. Full speed emulators running as if...

True. The Wiz is a good handheld. The problem I have are all of these duds people have been getting. Wasn't the last batch unable to run PocketSNES or some shit? Also, it just came out 2 years ago and people are already having trouble finding replacement batteries. For me, that was the deal...

The Wiz and Caanoo have too many issues like this, which is why I decided to go with a PSP. The biggest problem with the PSP is tracking the right one down, tracking down the right memory cards, and researching the best firmware to install. I decided it was better to deal with these temporary...

The Pandora's overpriced run at the top will be short lived. Still, it has a keyboard. But then again so does a Tandy.

Try testing the PAL roms of Final Fight Guy and Super Buster Bros in Fast-Fast mode. According to your previous tests, they should run @ about 50 fps. Even though NTSC is more desirable for it's higher fps, I think PAL makes a little more sense here since reaching 60 fps isn't very realistic...

Thanks Yoshi Dragon. I was thinking that if users switched their NTSC roms with PAL, which have a 50hz refresh rate, they'd only require 50 fps instead of 60 fps to reach full speed and may not experience quite as much choppiness during slowdowns since 60hz games are pretty much always losing a...

To anyone who's tested a large number of games: About what % of games consistently run at a speed of 50 fps or higher?

Indeed, speed is dependent on how optimized the code is. Cross platform ports just aren't going to have the same potential that platform specific ports do (like the ZSNES example). With that in mind, I wouldn't expect much more out of the SNES\GBA\32x ports. They're running about as well as...

The Caanoo will probably never be able to fully support 4th generation consoles and GBA. The weak CPU is an issue with SNES\GBA\32x and then compatibility takes a hit with some of the speed ups. If you didn't already have one, I'd suggest waiting until something more powerful comes out.

If you require full speed GBA\SNES emulation with superior compatibility, the Caanoo isn't for you. If you require an accurate controller to play shmups like DoDonPachi or even 4 direction games as simple as Pac Man, the Caanoo isn't for you. Example of controller issues here (fast forward to...

Technology is always moving forward. In a year or two, I expect the Caanoo's price point to suffice just fine for video playback on a competing device. In the case of the Caanoo, it seems to be a case of "close, but no cigar." No biggie. I don't have to buy one. For me, a hand held...

Well, I now understand why nobody talks about the Caanoo's video capabilities. Ugh. Down-converting and/or repackaging every single video file I want to play on the Caanoo is completely out of the question. Too bad, really. Despite it's flaws, the Caanoo comes fairly close to hitting the...

Is that with vsync enabled? If so, then that's probably the display's refresh rate. It might be worth testing fps in another app to verify.