Huge Improvements for PS2 and PS5 Emulation, Windows 11 Gets Better and a whole lot more

Main topics / technological updates mentioned

Nintendo Switch 2 OLED rumor

• An analyst from South Korea reportedly considers a “Switch 2 OLED” option, potentially around 2028.
• Concern: OLED panels would likely make it much more expensive than an LCD model.
• Timing comparison: The commentary suggests this could be “a ways down the road,” roughly ~2 years after Switch 2 (analogous to the original Switch → Switch OLED gap).

Switch 2 dock “bolt-on” accessories

• A report mentions custom dock add-ons that attach to an existing Switch 2 dock.
• They’re described as primarily visual/design-focused kits.
• Pricing highlight: around $90 (with an N64-themed kit emphasized), plus an SNES version.
• Status note: not tested yet—the information is based on a news tip.

Ocarina of Time (N64) on Android via Ship of Harkinian

• Ship of Harkinian (a PC port of Ocarina of Time for N64) has been ported to Android.
• A new Android fork adds:
  • Cell shading
  • Bomb arrows
• Source guidance is referenced via GitHub and a linked Reddit post in the “emulation on Android” context.

PS5 emulation progress (Sharp Emu)

• Sharp Emu received a major update adding:
  • Linux and macOS support
  • DualSense support
  • Configurable input mapping
• Presented as a notable update from a GitHub-based project.

PS2 emulation improvements on ARM (AetherSX2/RMSX2)

• RMSX2 updated to v2.6.0 (as of filming), described as a “feature and compatibility” release.
• Highlighted features include:
  • Gyroscope motion controls with two modes:
    • Aim (camera/shooters)
    • Steering (tilt/racing)
  • Adjustable sensitivity, smoothing, and axis inversion
    • Can be set globally or per game
  • Optional angle renderer path for devices with weak OpenGL drivers
  • In-game disk swapping
  • Safer settings migration
  • Per-game fixes
  • For Samsung Exynos devices: ability to explicitly select the Eclipse GPU profile
• Emphasis: framed as a “beefy” update with bug fixes and more than minor changes.

Game/Emulation front end updates (Gameplay)

• Gameplay (a front end for multiple legacy platforms including MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 98, ScummVM, Apple II, Atari 800, etc.) updated to v0.93b.
• Adds:
  • Window scaling options: 100%, 125%, 150%, 200%, 300%
  • Visual improvements
  • Updated DOSBox-X
  • For N64: internal options intended to improve in-game graphics

MiSTer: Namco System 11 emulation

• A MiSTer Namco System 11 emulator update mentions:
  • 9 playable System 11 titles
  • 7 newly supported titles since the previous release
  • “Driven by” four core fixes per game
  • GPU type selection and additional changes

ScummVM compatibility update

• A ScummVM update adds titles for testing:
  • Dracula Resurrection
  • Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary
• Marked as “ready for public testing.”

Windows game emulation/launcher on Android (Game Native)

• Game Native is a pre-release emulator/launcher; latest noted version: v1.1.1.
• Emphasizes:
  • Performance improvements
  • Fixes across GPU types, explicitly mentioning Mali and Adreno
  • Nexus mod support as a major feature for modding workflows

PS5 emulation on Android (unofficial fork)

• An Android PS5 emulation project is mentioned but treated pessimistically:
  • described as AI-assisted
  • likely a fork related to KYTY
  • first release said to be very recent
  • expectation: poor performance
• The speaker stresses it’s unofficial and received many news tips, but they “wouldn’t put a lot of stock in it.”

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Hardware / platform rumors & announcements

OnePlus / Oppo market changes rumor

• Reported via GSMArena: OnePlus may be in its “final week,” with potential fundamental changes that could end OnePlus availability in North America and European markets.
• Framed as unconfirmed: could be real or fake.

Lenovo gaming tablet (Y700 Ultimate) chipset details

• Reported to use an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
• Reported specs:
  • CPU clock: 4.74 GHz
  • DDR5 RAM clock: 10,667 MB/s
• Sale timing: August in China, with a worldwide release implied shortly after.

GPD Win Max 3 handheld (upgrade vs Win Max 2)

• GPD Win Max 3 is reportedly equipped with Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 (also mentions a possible 388 option).
• Memory: 128GB RAM for the 395 configuration.
• Additional emphasized feature: replaceable/removable battery
• Commentary frames it as a major jump over Win Max 2 (Win Max 2 cited with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370).

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Windows software update

Windows search UI/behavior improvements (Windows Insider rollout)

• Rolling out to Windows Insiders (not mainline yet).
• Changes to the Windows search box include:
  • Simplified “Search home” to reduce visual clutter
  • Clearer result sourcing: app/settings/file/web/store
  • Promotional content removed from web results to show more relevant answers
  • User control for showing web and Microsoft Store results alongside local results (recommended to turn off)
  • Local results prioritized when better matches exist
• Criticism: the speaker argues these improvements should have existed “since day one.”

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Open-source / modding hardware project

OpenPuck: open-source firmware board for the Steam Controller

• Described as open-source firmware for an nRF52840 board (cheap, about $8 referenced; Amazon was sold out at the time).
• Goal: improve Steam Controller compatibility by registering as:
  • Xbox, Switch, or PS3/PS4/PS5 controller types
• Includes support for gyro and haptics.
• The speaker suggests a possible future physical product and argues it would improve controller compatibility.

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Key sources / main speaker

• Main speaker/source: Mr. Sujano (host of the video: “Your source for gaming tech, emulation, open source news, and reviews.”)
• Referenced sources in content:
  • Sharp Emu (GitHub)
  • RMSX2 (project updates)
  • Gameplay releases
  • Reddit (Android emulation post)
  • GSMArena (rumor article)
  • Windows blog
  • Droix (GPD Win Max 3 details)
  • MiSTer / Namco System 11 release notes