What games should I play and emulate on my modded NVIDIA Shield Portable? - Old software, great hardware

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The NVIDIA Shield Portable runs on Android 5.1 in its latest version. I began playing Super Mario 64 on it, and it runs impeccably, but I am wondering what other games I should try to play and what other emulators I should use. I only want to play games that are compatible with the buttons and joystick, not touchscreen only crap.

Here is a photo of the NVIDIA Shield Portable to clear up any confusion because people tend to see NVIDIA Shield and think of the console.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/NvidiaShieldPortable.jpg (Archive)
 
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I don't know how high it can emulate up to, but here's a couple suggestions from each major 90's console (notably including Genesis, and excluding Atari consoles & NeoGeo home console):

Genesis:
Sonic 2
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

SNES:
Donkey Kong Country 2
Secret of Evermore

PS1:
Ape Escape
Parasite Eve (takes place on New Years, perfect time to play it)

N64:
Pokemon Snap
Quest 64

Saturn:
Panzer Dragoon (I only played the remake)
Policenauts

Dreamcast:
Sonic Adventure
Power Stone

GB:
Dragon Warrior Monsters
Donkey Kong '94

GBC:
Pokemon Crystal
Monster Rancher Battle Card GB

GameGear:
Tails' Adventure
Sonic the Hedgehog

NeoGeo Pocket Color:
Sonic Pocket Adventure
Faselei
 
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It's common to see Gamecube games being used as examples for how well the Shield handles emulation so maybe some games from there. Though, without fail, I really only see Mario Kart: Double Dash as the only game played so I'm unsure if it can handle more demanding games.
 
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I found a bunch of DS and N64 games worth playing on here, plus a few PS1 games. Everything I have tested runs and controls great. I also was playing Half-Life via Xash3D before I made the thread, but I forgot to mention it.

Saint Agustin said:
There's and amazing game called Tales of the Abyss. If you can run it, play it.

You can download iso from
emuparadise.me / cdromance
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So, it turns out it probably can run PS2 games, technologically-speaking. I just can't find a working emulator for it, due to compatibility issues.
 
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Cosmyck said:
It's common to see Gamecube games being used as examples for how well the Shield handles emulation so maybe some games from there. Though, without fail, I really only see Mario Kart: Double Dash as the only game played so I'm unsure if it can handle more demanding games.
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If it handle GC then I'm sure GBA & DS too, maybe PSP, though PS2 & XB seem to be tougher.

GC:
Billy Hatcher (underrated, very unique)
Wind Waker (best Zelda)

GBA:
Sonic Advance (best 2D Sonic?)
Mega Man Battle Network (fun, neat y2k vibe)

DS:
Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans (arguably top DBZ game)
Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (stylish noir adventure)

PSP:
Metal Gear Acid (forgotten, self-contained spinoffs)
Hammerin' Hero (there's better games but it's a hidden gem)
 
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Shadowman 64 is a great game that doesn’t get talked about much. Definitely recommend that one.

If you can run PS2 games, Rogue Galaxy is really good too. If you like tactics based rpgs, Disgaea: Hour of Darkness is really fun. Dragon Quest VIII is a classic too.

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain on the PSX is a fun action adventure game
 
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I think I used the PCSX2 to emulate the PS2, so for that I recommend: Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 1 & Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3.

For the DS, there's a bunch: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is my favourite, then maybe Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, which was pretty fun.

For the Game Boy, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team.
 
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