The AI pulled a rabbit out of the hat with this one.

@Pridetoons

25 күн бұрын

Powkiddy AI! 😂

@AllenJohn

25 күн бұрын

This machine could do with the PSP 1001 analog controller.

@Jamesssssssssssssss

25 күн бұрын

@@AllenJohn Yes but it used to be so fiddly, i had it fail on my so many times. Eventually got good at cleaning the dust out without opening the PSPs

@AllenJohn

25 күн бұрын

@@Jamesssssssssssssss I used to get stick drift, and used to get it replaced. And I meant the PowKiddy V10 could use something to a PSP analog controller nub play N64 02:25

@HughesyTech

25 күн бұрын

Lmao no one gets it here that Taki is making a Rabbit R1 reference 😂

The irony of "Mario is Missing" being the only Mario game. 😅

"Mario is Missing" is not a game. It's a statement about the handheld. 😂

For under a $100 handheld, uses Emulation Station/ARK OS and it has good face buttons. The small battery and flashing a new image aren't that big of a deal breaker, if you really like GBA.

You're one of my 2 "Go To" reviewers for handheld gaming and emulation, so I'm very happy to see another video from you (it's been too long), but I'm uncontrollably excited for your FPGA endeavors... Especially the Handheld and Flagship Console!!!

But Taki, how can it be a hidden gem when it just got released? lol

@joeshlong9614

25 күн бұрын

Taki is good at stretching the truth a lot of the time

@InnerCityZoo

25 күн бұрын

my impression was that there are lots of folks who overlooked this device on paper when it got first unveiled and as sample photos came out. Like it having an RK3326 in 2024, for example. The RG351p got a lot of love long after its release, because it worked well for GBA, something similar could be happening here.

@eldercristian7329

25 күн бұрын

@@joeshlong9614 Well I saw that, I'm talking about the device being recently launched so how could it be a hidden gem? Generally it's something with some time on the market and is found out as a hidden gem due to its good traits which hasn't highlighted before.

@HypocritesExposd

25 күн бұрын

Hidden because it’s the first I’ve heard of it and I follow a bunch of retro handheld channels

@snowzZzZz

25 күн бұрын

ambernic also does a good job at drowning their competition with constant releases and miyoo has the hype

This looks like a perfect little SNES/PS1 RPG system. Re: "Decisions like these that make me scratch my head". I think that all of these sub-$200 machines are intentionally goofed up in one small way to keep us on the hook for the next one, which will itself have one weird goofy decision so we keep buying.

@ka7al958

25 күн бұрын

I really don't like a wider screen for Snes and PS1.

@cjjorge6636

25 күн бұрын

i will stick with my r36s

@Johntriger

25 күн бұрын

Its 3:2 so perfect for GameBoy Advance, Snes might look weird due to not square pixels but you nothings stopping you from having fun.

@54356776

25 күн бұрын

Or still don't buy one. Like myself. This is the reason I still haven't purchased any yet.

@sboinkthelegday3892

25 күн бұрын

Intentionally they just didn't spare the expense for the chassis side buttons. That's why it's cheap, they all add up to that. I'm still rocking my 2DS. Because the shoulder buttons are actually on the side, you don't have to pull the console towards you(r palms), nor torgue leverage into the curved shell buttons, you can just tap at the sides like pinball, even fullly extended fingers. Both screen dimensions are available, though that's an issue with software support if you can't actually swap between them.

Omg its like the Anbernic 280v with updated software, i LOVED that console

@cappnplanetcappnplanet3237

25 күн бұрын

Wonder if it's as pocketable. Hope it can replace RG280V!!

Was eagerly waiting for someone to review this device!

Wow they finally added some text in the back. Leaving it blank made the RG30 so budget.

I was looking forward to this review. Thank you!!!

Even my Data Frog has a volume wheel, geez.

Gonna use this solely for GBA. Just ordered the $39.99 Grey one like yours in this video. Free shipping was nice!

@arey256

8 күн бұрын

How do we set it up? I want this sour snes, Neo geo, arcade, gbc and gba

taki back with another budget handheld

RK3326, the immortal chip. I excited to see a 3:2 screen! Now I just want them to make a horizontal version.

@JimmyZeng

25 күн бұрын

Don't we already have like 13 of them?

@GoatV8

24 күн бұрын

@@JimmyZeng not with 3:2 screens. The only ones I know of are the rg351p/m

@JimmyZeng

24 күн бұрын

@@GoatV8 most are 3:2, rg351 is one of a few exceptions.

@GoatV8

23 күн бұрын

@@JimmyZeng almost all of them are 4:3

@JimmyZeng

23 күн бұрын

@@GoatV8 3326 started with odroid go advance and a swarm of clones, like rk2020 and rgb10, you probably entered the scene late.

Seems like a great device, finally they're getting out of that long term 3,5" screen, the console is Compact, budget friendly, has beautiful colors patterns and overall looks like a fantastic gift for a friend.. or myself! ✌🏼🤓🎮

Not sure if it’s just your camera, but the side bars when you’re not in full screen look as black as an OLED in this video. I can’t imagine it’s actually an OLED for $40, so nice work PowKiddy on finding a decent LCD/IPS or whatever it is. Looks great.

I'm so excited about this device. It'll replace my Miyoo mini, as that was a bit too small for both my hands and eyes

Hmm I'm interested in this over that new Anbernic. So I'm gonna have to wait for both to show up on Aliexpress.

Oh no, the powkiddy strikes back

I'm happy Powkiddy FINALLY improved their D-Pad design!

Gameboy the long wayyy

@adamspartan

25 күн бұрын

Ah yes, Goldberg’s favorite Gameboy

@josephmastromarino8272

20 күн бұрын

You eat corn the long way😂jk

The start/select cutout and the shell scream "cheap". Old gold Powkiddy

Just got it for 35 shipped. Couldn't beat that price for what you get and to add another to my collection.

ArkOS is my absolute favorite OS for these devices.

woah awesome handheld

Great detailed review! 8 hours on one charge is really good for that price i think. And beating the 40 buck line is probably one of the main goals as that's an extremely tempting price. I run most things on the deck, 3dsxl or vita, but there are times where i feel that i'm lacking a really cheap system that won't be a disaster if it gets a little scratched or busted. I mean, sure, the 3dsxl and vita goes down in a pocket, but i still only bring them along in a very sturdy bag, so they become semi-portable. For the time i'm holding out for the fpga though, to add another system to that category XD

@cjjorge6636

25 күн бұрын

get the r36s 40$ way better then this on

@Neon_Plasma

25 күн бұрын

@@cjjorge6636 Unless you want a dedicated GBA player. Why I ordered one

thanks for the video

Man... for these videos I bought 4k monitor.

Btw one fairly decent solution for scaling which you might mention next time is to use the Sharp-shimmerless shader, which is light enough to be used in most content on 3326, yet very effective and not as blurry as the RGA scaling.

looks good, can't wait for price drop to 15-18$ as R36s

I hope Powkiddy release a 6 button version (with trackpoint instead of analog) of this device.

no WiFi in 2024 is such a dealbreaker

Perfect, I was just getting curious about these, thanks. I wonder, are the buttons and membranes compatible with the RGB30?

Price point is very attractive especially for the decent build quality and snes style. I’d like to see a performance show case with some hard to emulate PlayStation and Dreamcast games, like Tekken 3 and Sonic Adventure 2

Been waiting for so long for a review. Not sure I'll get this one unfortuntately but hope Powkiddy keeps the build quality up. Seems like they were fed up about our complaints of the volume controls being inverted so they just removed them all together 🤣 Thanks Taki :))

@TakiUdon

25 күн бұрын

That's one way to handle the buttons being flipped!

Powkiddy of all companies. Crazy times when Powkiddy puts out a handheld that's a win. Powkiddy never seems to adhere to any specific design language when it comes to their handhelds. Thanks Taki! Great review young lad.

@gluttonousmaximus9048

9 күн бұрын

It seems like Powkiddy has deals with third-party design firms or partner teams to make and brand their products. There's inside info to kinda confirm this.

@STR82DVD

8 күн бұрын

@@gluttonousmaximus9048 Well that puts everything in perspective when it comes to Powkiddys design language; they don't have one. Thanks for the info. Totally makes sense.

Looking forward to getting mine (hopefully this week), would a screen protector for the RG351P work for it?

I don’t think you mentioned it but for the rg35xx sp the games differ from the storage space for example 64g comes with 5000 games but the 128g comes with 8000 games

Mine should be here any day now! 💚

hey cool a device with a screen actually suited to gba games

@tylerherr4288

20 күн бұрын

i still find it funny that the device made to look like the gba sp has a screen that is terrible for gba games

Damn If they had implemented those shoulder Buttons on the rgb20sx

Looks like the anbernic rg280v form factor wise. Which definitely needed a refresh. Though not as mini so probably not the same category.

@cjjorge6636

25 күн бұрын

get the r36s wa better and nice looking for 40$

Yeah, i still prefer my Miyo Mini Plus and RG35XX Plus over that, but it's a nice retro handheld for GBA though.

@cjjorge6636

25 күн бұрын

the r36s is still better to me

Android phone USB C to USB C Will prob work too. USB tethering it worked on my R36S at least

still waiting for the Retroid flip 2 xD I need my portable Gamecube DS darn it!!

With the price it's one of the devices that fall into the "it's too cheap not to buy it" it would make for a great give for someone who's looking to get into the space or a vacation device where it's cheap enough to not be pressed if you lose it in another state or country.

interested to see some 2D PSP games running on this

Perfect for GBA. Barely shows any GBA games running on it.

5:21 does not support C-to-C charging. for those wondering...

Venho do futuro, estamos em 2040 e a POWKIDDY continua lançando portátil com CPU RK3326 😂😂😂

Powkiddy : release a handheld with shitty softwere Community devs : say no more

Any way to get a list of games included?

I want it! Oh- I have like 3 of these I never play, because I grew up, but continually forget.

My hands hurt just from looking at it. They ever hear of the word "ergonomic"?

The only issue with these is the lack of OS support. If you are a tinkerer, this is no issue, but definitely a significant downside for someone new to the hobby.

I wish many brands look into Snapdragon 855+/865 processors or Dimensity 1000+/1200

@gluttonousmaximus9048

9 күн бұрын

Why stop at these? They are already going to be more expensive than the Switch, so they should just go all the way to current Snapdragon.

So weird not having volume buttons

How is this stack up against miyoo mini plus?

Are there any vertical handhelds on the market with something way stronger than the RK3326? (also ideally with fast C-to-C charging support, I really miss that in handhelds I own) I wouldn't mind going a price tier or two higher if it means less compromises.

Wondering if this or a used retroid pocket 2+ that now goes for around the same price used/pre-owned is better lmao. Feels like the retroid might be a better choice by this point (seeing as retroid is out till 4 by now so everyone is getting rid of their 3 and 2 models)

black bars are huge

Mine arrived in this exact colour option a few days ago ..... Mine has WiFi and works , but no N64 or Dreamcast emulators

The stairs all looked the same to me

Wow that's a chonker

Is rga scaling better than just using one of the interpolation shader like that sharp billnear one? Or even a normal 2x filter + bilinear ?(which I think is around the same as the above shader but on cpu) There is a sharp shimmerless shader as well though I not sure if they are available for rk3326 devices.

@TakiUdon

25 күн бұрын

For this combination of aspect ratio / resolution, yes.

We wanna see that mister clone handheld.

@TakiUdon

25 күн бұрын

The handheld doesn't really fit the clone definition since it's not based on an existing product. I also don't know at this moment if any of the consoles will be on this channel.

@alanandfriends-s2o

25 күн бұрын

@@TakiUdon I see. I am mostly aware of it because of VideoGameEsoterica. I didn't realize it was completely different hardware from the other project. As someone who can't stand twitter or whatever they are calling it now, is there a better source for updates on those projects?

@X91X-km7hp

22 күн бұрын

@@TakiUdon the company/factory that makes the r36s will definitely clone the v10

Not the oled video i expected😂

If by Gem the comparison is between a Diamond and Cubic Zirconia, then maybe. When you look at how many budget handhelds there are with better SOC's then even if just a tad more expensive, saving those extra pennies will yield far better and satisfying results. This is a backward step unless it was gong to come in at more like £$25.

@jzeroradio

25 күн бұрын

3:2 is unique enough

This is the most horizontal vertical handheld I've ever seen.

I actually like the form factor of this, and I'll give a device this cheap a pass on a poor speaker since it has audio out. It really seems more like a cheap device for people already experienced with them to have something to tweak and mess with. This level of hardware and form factor (not a fan of side by size shoulder buttons, but it works) would be ideal for the kind of games I make if I could get native arm64 applications to run within ArkOS. Number of buttons, wide screen aspect ratio, decent to above decent build quality, and it's like 40-50 bucks. I'm also working on a PC-88VA "Emulator"/"Fantasy PC," so 4:3 would be nice too, but I can deal with black bars. That would give a way to test graphics on the sides anyway. 40-50 bucks to test the non-bare-metal version (built to run bare-metal on a Radxa Zero) on a handheld that also lets me test more native wide-screen applications all in one device is great.

I've been looking for a good cheap dedicated GBA device. It's between this and the Trumui Smart Pro, but I'm leaning more toward the V10 just for portability.

Great budget GBA device...I wouldn't really play other systems on it though.

This one or the Miyoo Mini Plus? They're both the same price here where I'm at

I know you're showing OOT here but if you're using the D pad to move how exactly are you handling the C button usage?

@TakiUdon

25 күн бұрын

You have to map two of your face buttons to two C buttons, and use shoulders for the rest. It's a PITA.

@Synth_Dragon

25 күн бұрын

@@TakiUdon I do not think this is a good one for N64 handheld then. Everything else seemed solid though, I don't really have any complaints I can think of for this one. For $40 anyway if this thing was like $200 I would.

@seanbrent4245

25 күн бұрын

The RK3326 can play some but it’s not too powerful so n64 and Dreamcast is more like a little bonus but I wouldn’t grab this for those systems even if it had the proper buttons

What game is this at 13:24? The Galaga-esque one? Edit: It appears to be Gun Nac for NES Edit 2: This game take immediately takes an odd turn, and now I'm fighting space rabbits?

Other than snes, is there any other systems that need changing to a less intensive core/option? Does mgba give issue with the more intensive stuff? Same for genesis/sega cd, pc engine and psx (need disable enhanced resolution for certain titles?).

thank you 🎉

If they put the kind of energy into a slightly redesigned RGB10Max3 with Dualboot Android and better repairability, I'll bid farewell to my Anbernic RG353P.

Same price as the amazing V90, nice upgrade in capability over the V90 but... Whats the purpose in having a device that can do 3D games but not have an analogue stick. And I get the whole "nostalgia" over making devices look like a Game Boy, but weve had SOOOO many devices that look like a Game Boy y now did they have to make the V10 look like this?? What with that rounded edge and fake speaker grill. Yeesh! The Teardown. Looks almost like Powkiddy fired the team that designed and built the X55. And here I was hoping for a slightly more powerful PS2 and Game Cube capable X55 with analogue L2 and R2. =,(

What game is that at 13:00 ?

@davidgrevink7268

25 күн бұрын

I think it is Tomba 2 for PS1. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomba!_2:_The_Evil_Swine_Return

With Wifi Dongle will ArkOS update?

@KirboWurbo

13 күн бұрын

yes

The immortal 😂 RK3326

Does runahead work on this? The problem with some of these devices is that the emulation lag or display lag is greater than the original systems. Enabling runahead mitigates this but no reviewer tests for it.

I want pocket F-Zero GX (solid 60)

I might buy this Handheld. However it's too bad it doesn't have WiFi, Bluetooth, or more importantly Rumble Motor Functionality. ☹️

@cjjorge6636

25 күн бұрын

the r36s is better 40$ i love mine

Btw I dont have any of those slowdows in Mario RPG with Snes9x Current on the current version of Arkos on OGA (which this is effectively clone of), so maybe it could rather be a problem of that old Arkos build ?

I like that they removed every Mario game and then put Mario Is Missing on the top, which is a game where you don't play as Mario.

13:06 anyone know the game here?

not great for 4:3 should not be a cons for a GBA specialized handled

Looks like a Pokémon mini

It’s 1:34 am I was gonna sleep

@Edwardz237

25 күн бұрын

Now I’m watching this video

what is the game at 15:27? Thanks!

@danbaucom

25 күн бұрын

Cannon Spike (probably on Dreamcast)

I hope they make these in more fun colors.

I had two rg35xx wich i returned because the lcds had issues. Green lines or bright spots. But these small handhelds are too small vor my hands when player games where you need l+r

free powkiddy for the first viewer?

These come pre installed with games correct ?

Getting this purely for GBA. Only putting maybe 20 games on it that i’ll actually play. So tired of messing about and tinkering, working towards having dedicated consoles for the few platforms i actually play. No reason to put a stick on this thing with a 3:2 screen, want one? Plenty others out there with one and a 4:3 screen that actually makes sense.

At this point i simply give up.. I searched for a cheap replacement for my Q90 and FC3000 and everything is either worse or has missing stuff. Yes this screen is perfect for GBA at the cost of every other system (not mentioning the lack of buttons). I've started to revalue emulating on DS/3DS because at least the controls are top notch and i can thinker enough to have a reasonable experience. I would like a simple machine to play up to PS1 with a 640x480 without the worry of losing a ton if it breaks or get stolen. 40ish is too much when you start to compe features and upgrades with other actually premium devices.

So, if moded with your cons in mind, it’ll be great…