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Socket Launcher 0.8.0 adds dual-screen support for Android handhelds like Ayn Thor

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Socket Launcher 0.8.0 adds dual- screen support for Android handhelds like Ayn Thor, improves performance on KONKR Pocket Advance, and fixes controller issues.

Socket Launcher interface on Android handheld
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So, socket launcher is on v 0.8.0 now and brings Dual Screen support for Android Handhelds such as the Ayn Thor. This is significant because it enables the multi panel experience by native means for hardware that was not supported in the official front ends. Meaning it enables features for those that have specific Hardware combinations.

Socket Launcher interface on Android handheld
Socket Launcher 0.8.0 adds native dual-screen support for Android handhelds.

Update brings dual-screen support and performance fixes for handhelds

Software update geared towards the Android sector which improves the UX of Emulation. New Keyboard on screen which you can manipulate by your d-pad or analogue stick. This makes it easier to input text for some games where you name characters or save slots.

  • Version: 0.8.0
  • Platform: Android
  • Performance Claim: Stable 60 FPS on KONKR Pocket Advance

Enhanced the performance so you can keep 60FPS constant on the KONKR Pocket Advance. Code optimised to better suit low power devices. Thus improving the experience of navigation and game load for entry level devices.

Corrected controller swaps of Xbox, , PS controllers. Fixed Retroarch launches where it's not launching some games. Added playtime statistics. Random game selector for ease of browsing.

The download for version 0.8.0 is now available for patrons (Patreon). So this update is exclusive to people that back the project. There may be a public version in a future release.

Source: RetroHandhelds

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