JXD S7800? Seems like a pretty obscure device.

[kristianity77]

What's the hardware used, i.e. does anyone know the CPU or GPU specs?

Yeah its 1.7ghz quad core, and I believe the Adreno 320 GPU. So its quite a step up on the S7800, but not quite the in the same league as a Shield.

 

[the_randomizer]

Yeah its 1.7ghz quad core, and I believe the Adreno 320 GPU. So its quite a step up on the S7800, but not quite the in the same league as a Shield.

Are they super expensive, and I hope someone shows a video of emulators running on it

Edit: It's $100 for the device, but the reviews so far have been mixed
http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-CL1130-Fire-TV/dp/B00CX5P8FC?tag=donations09-20

3/5 stars doesn't sound very good to me.

 

[kristianity77]

To be honest, glancing through a lot of them reviews I wouldn't give them the time of day to be honest. The device was only released yesterday was it not? How do most of them get reviews out for a device most won't have their hands on yet?

Regardless, there is no denying that if things like this can be sideloaded with apps from the playstore, then it looks a very good piece of equipment indeed. Lets just hope it comes to UK shores!

 

[XDel]

Here's something strange.

MAME4droid (0.139u) seems to think that it has been uninstalled after a system reboot and I have to re-install it, only to find that my previous settings are still intact and that it's still looking on the external SD for the roms.

Why would it do this?

 

[the_randomizer]

Here's something strange.

MAME4droid (0.139u) seems to think that it has been uninstalled after a system reboot and I have to re-install it, only to find that my previous settings are still intact and that it's still looking on the external SD for the roms.

Why would it do this?

That's really weird, does it happen every time?

 

[kristianity77]

Here's something strange.

MAME4droid (0.139u) seems to think that it has been uninstalled after a system reboot and I have to re-install it, only to find that my previous settings are still intact and that it's still looking on the external SD for the roms.

Why would it do this?

I had this problem. Nothing to do with the S7800 its the app. If you go into settings and then apps and look at MAME4Droid, youll probably see that the app is under a meg in size, and the USB storage app is about 80mb. The problem is MAME has a slight issue (Ive found anyway) with running off the USB storage. If you click "move to tablet", it will move the whole app to the initial storage (not ideal I know as this space is limited) but it did solve the problem.

Its not the only app that has this problem either, I use Tune In Radio Pro and this also suffers the same problem, you just have to move the entire app back to internal storage.

 

[XDel]

I had this problem. Nothing to do with the S7800 its the app. If you go into settings and then apps and look at MAME4Droid, youll probably see that the app is under a meg in size, and the USB storage app is about 80mb. The problem is MAME has a slight issue (Ive found anyway) with running off the USB storage. If you click "move to tablet", it will move the whole app to the initial storage (not ideal I know as this space is limited) but it did solve the problem.

Its not the only app that has this problem either, I use Tune In Radio Pro and this also suffers the same problem, you just have to move the entire app back to internal storage.

Bummer, and yes I have another program that does that. I forget which though.

On the upside, my MAME collection is relatively small.

 

[kristianity77]

Bummer, and yes I have another program that does that. I forget which though.

On the upside, my MAME collection is relatively small.

The actual Mame roms to my knowledge can sit wherever you want them to, its just the app itself which has to sit in the primary storage all by itself I believe. But yeah I think my MAME roms is only like 200mb or so also.

 

[neekee]

Hey guys. I know this is an old thread but I've read pretty much the whole thing and it was really helpful.

I just ordered a JXD S7800b on Amazon France from a French retailer for 138€. (keep in mind that the Shield is still 260€ here)

I should be receiving it in a couple days. It's my first handheld system since the GBA (lol), and my first Android/tablet product as well.

I was wondering if you guys would be willing to help me a bit with starting up with it ?

Like, what accessories should I get ? (cables etc...)

Which firmware to get ?

Best emus ?

Tips and tricks to get the best experience, really.

Hope you guys find the time ^^

Cheers ~

 

[XiTaU]

Hello and welcome i would recommend heading to http://boards.dingoonity.org/jxd-devices/
I also would recommend Webclaws firmware and the .emu emulators and retroarch.
ppsspp reicast and drastic are also very much needed and that will cover nearly anything u can emulate on the device.

 

[kristianity77]

^what he said

 

[neekee]

Alright thanks guys I'll start on that ~

Kristianity77, are you still using yours ? If so, how well is it performing after long term use ? Thanks ~

 

[kristianity77]

Alright thanks guys I'll start on that ~

Kristianity77, are you still using yours ? If so, how well is it performing after long term use ? Thanks ~

I got rid of mine a few weeks ago, but mine was performing totally fine right up until I sold it.

I was using Webclaws firmware also so recommend his latest version also. Do NOT upgrade to any kitkat roms, they are more trouble than they are worth.

Emulators like mentioned above, use the .Emu series. That takes care of perfect, NES, SNES, GBA, Neo Geo, Genesis emulation. N64 emulation is hit and miss so I didnt bother with that. PPSSPP for PSP works really well with the majority of games working full speed on the device.

 

[neekee]

I got rid of mine a few weeks ago, but mine was performing totally fine right up until I sold it.

Good to know !

I noticed you used a USB thingie to charge it. Did it perform well 'till the end ?

 

[kristianity77]

Good to know !

I noticed you used a USB thingie to charge it. Did it perform well 'till the end ?

Yep, perfectly fine. The mains chargers that they come with can be hit and miss in terms of quality. So I just bought a cable that goes USB > Barrel plug I think they call the connection and just used my samsung note 2 charger. Charges the device in about 2 hours or so.

 

[neekee]

This looks good ? :3

http://www.amazon.fr/Noir-Barrel-co...=1408627625&sr=8-2&keywords=USB+>+Barrel+plug

 

[kristianity77]

That looks a bit thick to me from that pic anyway. You need something like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-Cable...blet_Chargers_Sync_Cables&hash=item3a894eedaa

 

[neekee]

Unfortunately, access to this particular item has been blocked due to legal restrictions in some countries.

damn ...

 

[neekee]

This ?

http://www.amazon.fr/StarTech-com-U...TF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-1&keywords=USB++Barrel

 

[kristianity77]

This ?

http://www.amazon.fr/StarTech-com-USB2TYPEH-dalimentation-connecteur-annulaire/dp/B007BPQJSY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-1&keywords=USB Barrel

No. Thats not the same connection that you have on the end of your mains adapter. The mains adapter is alot thinner than that.

Go on to ebay and type S7800 USB, or S7300 USB