JSAUX has launched the FlipGo, a dual-screen monitor that could be the perfect way to play 3DS games.
For those not familiar with 3DS emulation, the emulator of choice, Citra, has a neat little option under Screen Layout where you can set which screen is output to where. The idea here is to output the main screen to the FlipGo’s upper screen, and the touchscreen to the lower screen. As the FlipGo includes two touchscreens, that sounds pretty plausible, right? I’ll be sure to test it out myself as soon as my review unit turns up and let you know what’s what.
The FlipGo is currently available on Kickstarter, with an expected shipping date of early May.
If you’d like to see the FlipGo in action, or you’d like to listen to this article, check out my video below.
Specs explained
The JSAUX FlipGo is a dual-screen portable monitor that’s compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. So yeah, if you want to output a Steam Deck’s screen to the device, that option’s there. Brightness comes in at 400 nits for the 13-inch model which, incidentally, is 100 nits brighter than the original Steam Deck and 100 nits duller than the ROG Ally. The 16-inch model matches the ROG Ally, with JSAUX going with 500 nits for the larger version.
The size of the FlipGo varies depending on which version you end up picking. The 13.5-inch version weighs 1.61 kg and comes in at 17.48 inches by 12.08 inches when fully open. The 16-inch version, meanwhile, weighs 1.6 kg and opens up to 18.35 inches by 14.46 inches. The idea behind the models, according to JSAUX, is to offer up smaller screens for when traveling that weigh less, and larger screens for when you’re working. Or gaming, obviously.
Both screens rock a resolution of 2.2k and 200 ppi. The smaller model uses a native resolution of 2256 by 1504 at 60 hertz, while the larger utilizes a wider resolution of 2560 by 1600 at 60 Hertz. Both models make use of a 3:1 aspect ratio. For work and older emulation, that’s fine. For newer gaming, you may need to tweak the settings a little bit.
FlipGo Pricing
| JSAUX FlipGo Pricing | ||
| 13.5-inch Pro Edition | 13.5-inch Standard Edition | 13.5-inch Standard Edition with Touchscreen |
| Super Early bird：$379 Early bird：$429 Crowdfunding：$459 JSAUX Website：$599 | Super Early bird：$329 Early bird：$379 Crowdfunding：$399 Official Website：$559 | Super Early bird：$379 Early bird：$429 Crowdfunding：$459 Official Website：$599 |
| 16-inch Pro Edition | 16-inch Standard Edition with Touch Screen | |
| Super Early bird：$479 Early bird：$549 Crowdfunding：$599 Official Website：$699 | Super Early bird：$479 Early bird：$549 Crowdfunding：$599 Official Website：$699 | |
Worth It?
I’m intrigued, that’s for sure. Portable monitors can be hit-and-miss, though. I’ve previously got a portable monitor from Uperfect and it was… fine. It wasn’t anything special, and I ended up going back to a regular monitor within a few days.
That said, JSAUX does have a good reputation when it comes to quality. And if there are ever any problems, I’ve seen them fix the issues. I’ve reviewed a fair amount of JSAUX products and, so far, I’ve had zero problems myself.
As for the screen, I’m interested in what’s possible. DS? 3DS? That’d be cool. The higher models are pricey, for sure, but if the quality is there, the FlipGo could be a solid accessory for retro and gaming fans who want a second screen.
