Trippy to see someone playing Cruis'n USA N64; I was a game tester for that game. Fun fact: Nintendo rejected Cruis'n USA the first time Atari/Midway submitted it. The testers, including myself, had to work round-the-clock at the end of the test cycle. I personally worked a 42 hour shift, only breaking to drink espresso. In the end, I was the tester who found the fatal bug that caused the game to get rejected.

@RetroGameCorps

6 ай бұрын

That’s an amazing story, thank you for sharing!

@cxvcnxbzfdhjlaks

6 ай бұрын

what was the bug?

@Red-in4fx

6 ай бұрын

That's a really cool story! If you're interested, some of my favorite videos on the game are by Class Game Room and Matt McMuscles.

@Zikz0r

6 ай бұрын

Chainzzzzz of Olympus. Thanks for the video. Very informative as usual.

@loveless9528

6 ай бұрын

That is so cool!

Russ, your videos are like a therapy. Instant stress reducer. Thank you for what you do.

Really appreciate the quick breakdown on the software development dynamic when it comes to Anbernic devices. It’s such a huge factor when it comes to the handheld marketplace, and your candor is valuable to consumers.

@alwaysardent1125

6 ай бұрын

Agreed. I feel like having that context I was missing brought me closer into the hobby.

@alwaysardent1125

6 ай бұрын

Deeper into the hobby

I couldn't agree more with your take on the software issue. I ran AmberELEC on my RG351P (my first retro handheld), and I don't feel like I've seen that much support any of the Linix based devices ever since. For such a great company on the hardware side you definitely hit the nail on the head for their software side. Great call out and breakdown on the RG35XX H (that's a mouth full).

@user-tx6hz9ll8m

4 ай бұрын

I loved my 351P but I was VERY underwhelmed when I had to replace it with the 353PS. The CFW I put on it didn't feel like it was tailored to the device, performance increase seemed incredibly marginal to me and it didn't even really utilize the function key. Very disappointing cause I do love the feel of their buttons and stuff

Welcome back, Russ. My feed has been absolutely miserable these past couple of weeks so it's nice to have quality content back.

@thisfooreallysaid

6 ай бұрын

lol same, why do these content creators have to be so selfish and all take time off during the holidays.

@shto4782

6 ай бұрын

Yeah my feed been also like that empty desert with tumbleweed rolling around

@BopitBrand

6 ай бұрын

@@thisfooreallysaidare you being sarcastic? Because if you aren’t then let them take a minute bro 😭

@plightshift

6 ай бұрын

i appreciate Russ's content as well but there is nothing stopping you from curating your own feed

@Mikeymikesyeah

6 ай бұрын

Random question, is there somewhere to see which built in games it comes with? 🤔

I got the H after you talked about the software options for it and the sale. I’m excited to give it a try after your newer review!

I was planning on buying a couple of them. I will now wait. Thank you for your review.

Greatest tutorials of retro gaming I’ve seen on KZread. The details provided are simply AWESOME. Super professional reviews. Thank you very much. By far the best channel on this niche :)

This is one of the best product reviews I've found. Good job.

Spot on with the software comments Russ. I am happy I went with the XX Plus as my first retro handheld (gotta love that Gameboy feel!) but the same software issue arises there. I used to be a software developer in a former life and Anbernic definitely need to do better and the way to do better is to stop releasing so many devices so quickly - it would be better if they put 2 devices out every quarter and developed a stable, well developed operating system and not the rush job OS that they release. I bought the XX Plus on the basis that it wasn't fully ready yet and definitely agree that people buying the H need to do the same. I hope that GarlicOS 2.0 comes out in the next few months and really makes both the Plus and H devices to be reckoned with.

I was waiting for your review of my mosted wanted form factor,60$, PS1 full category device. Thank you , Russ!

Nicely done Russ, you've confirmed my thoughts about anbernic in regards to software support from the community. Not the end of the world but the old saying does apply "give some get some". Keep up the work Sir!

Man, I really respect your honest feedback on everything you review. Keep it up, Russ! 🙌🏽

These names are such a mouthful. I still have my RG351M that you recommended and i still love it. Upgraded to amber elec too.

@herogear_art

6 ай бұрын

Same here!

While Russ stating that Anbernic won't share their source because it's a commercial decision is probably technically true, he skips over the fact the Anbernic is compelled to release their modifications under the license of the Linux kernel (and other software, u-boot, etc...). THAT is why developers are upset with Anbernic. They are breaking the terms of the software they are using.

@dean_dv

4 ай бұрын

Anbernic are flogging a device filled with stolen IP, I don't think they give a toss about breaking the terms of service.

@user-hh2ok2my8l

2 ай бұрын

How do we call them out on this? How do we file a lawsuit??

@heisenberglinks

Ай бұрын

@@user-hh2ok2my8l how do we fill a lawsuit for a company which is technically breaking all possible copyright laws to bring those devices into existence (don't get me wrong, I have like 10 anbernic consoles and love them to pieces!)? It is what it is...

Ordered the 35xx Plus last week. Will arrive tomorrow. My first retro emulator Happy I ordered that one for these retro games. Dont need the analog sticks and like the classic GB look. D-pad also better. If I wanna play NGC and PSX I'll get an Retroid 4 later on, but for now this'll do. Cant wait to receive it!

@kevinb5417

4 ай бұрын

35XX Plus will handle PSX just fine from everything I've seen of it. And seeing as most PSX games don't need an analog stick, I imagine you'll be just fine.

I have so many retro consoles + a Steam Deck + a Logitech G Cloud, and yet - I find myself excited to get one of these anyway because of how much I love the RG315P's form factor / portability. I have more powerful handhelds, but something about the RG315P... I tend to bring it with me everywhere. For $60-something dollars or possibly less if there are any coupons from other vendors, I think the RG35XX H might be the replacement I've been looking for (the RG353M would have been, but it's a good bit more expensive than this one will be). Thanks for the review!

@skycloud4802

6 ай бұрын

It's a very nice form factor. Compact but comfortable and very playable.

@B3nG420

5 ай бұрын

It's true!! Something about something compact and lightweight is awesome in itself.

nice to see that retrohandhelds are evolving and getting more popular

Happy New Year! Loved the vid. I was pleased, but not surprised, to hear TATE mode pronounced correctly!

Waiting for this review, just ordered an RGB30, better for what I´m searching for, thanks!

Another great review. I would love to see more PC reviews on this channel though!

Thank you, just purchased this in Puple Transparent! my first ever retro handheld. I can't wait to replay my favourites from the good old days with my Game Boy, Game Boy Colour and N64. I was so tempted to go for the XX+ because it has that retro look, but realistically having a console that can play N64 but doesn't have sticks is just silly. Hopefullly GarlicOS can release soon for this system. EDIT: also a big thank you for showing the smudges on the black device, i know that kind of finish, it smuges and scratches overtime and then eventually wears off. As much as i like the black look your review really showed me that purple is the smarter choice for durability.

@Bmatt3

3 ай бұрын

How does it play N64 games?

The fact that this is just so compact, slim & pocketable, as well as the price. Makes me want to get it for EDC carry, public transport and basic travel. I don’t need perfect emulation past Dreamcast, or pretty menus & software. For home, long travel & holidays, I’m going to want something more. And will probably get the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. Before getting into this channel I always used a modded PSP for travel and a modded Xbox OG running CoinOps software at home. Great channel 🤙

**The issue with Anbernic and Miyoo - and several others, but not all of them - is that they don't have in-house software development teams. Anbernic's project lead known as Maxzhou88 is more intimately involved in PCB and manufacturing, NOT softwae/UX design. ** Anbernic's software always comes from subcontractors who are simply supposed to package up something functional without major key design input. Prime example being the implementation of the sleep light on top, which the firmware updates went back-and-forth on whether to light up until the 20231221 version where they set it to be toggleable. Another example is how some settings are toggleable in the setting menu, but how some others are the shell scripts in the APP folder. This suggests feature creep. I wish we didn't need to deal with this. Moorechip, the company behind Retroid and AYN, is less prone to this mistake, because it has a software team. So is GameKiddy with a fairly meticulously designed iUX/OpenDingux frontend for inGenic chipsets.

@zwenkwiel816

6 ай бұрын

Anbernic should just hire black seraph.

@gluttonousmaximus9048

6 ай бұрын

@@zwenkwiel816 I'd prefer if Anbernic joined the donation rank. Garlic is not supposed to be loyal/bound to anything.

@gluttonousmaximus9048

6 ай бұрын

Another issue which I'm a lot less knowledgeable about but might be worth discussing is the issue with the makers of the CHIPSET. Making custom firmware for Rockchip devices is a bit less confusing because Rockchip is fairly open with their uboot and peripheral codes, while Allwinner is a bit more murky with some peripheral support functions and kernal and uboot are not open source. Miyoo is similar, with the Miyoo Mini using Sigmastar's very murky SDK (Granted, Sigmastar is a relative newcomer)

@gluttonousmaximus9048

6 ай бұрын

Finally correction on JELOS and ARKOS: They're for Rockchip... chips. Not AllWinner and SigmaStar chips.

@Pridetoons

6 ай бұрын

Anbernic just hired a Software Team. However I can't speak for how good they are.

Thanks, Russ, happy new year!

I would love to see you give an overall score to these devices at the end of your videos, and then rank them comparatively to similar consoles. There's soooo many of these devices now that it's really hard to know what to look for and where!! Just a thought 😊 another brilliant review!

I was beginning to regret getting the rgb30 when this came out so glad about this video, feel better now. I use ArkOS and it's great, had a lot of problems with the original. Software matters so much.

Great review! I ALMOST decided to pick this up but ultimately went with a retroid pocket instead (I liked the trigger design better and heard others compliment the sticks and button quality). But this device at this price point is still an excellent entry handheld!

@williamwhite2830

6 ай бұрын

ill be buying the retroid pocket 4 as well it just looks like it can do everything might even sell my switch OLED to bring it down a bit for me.

I was going to ask for a comparison with the RGB30 (that I've been loving) so I'm glad you finished up the video with one.

I ordered the retroid 4 plus. It's my first one of these retro device's, I can't wait till it arrives. I was tentative to make a pre-order gamble but people were singing the Retroid 3+'s praises so I figured they couldn't eff up the 4+ that much.

I'm definitely getting this console. This will be my first handheld since the Dingoo. I have faith that the software will catch up and I will help it where I can.

@_Majoras

6 ай бұрын

since dingoo? no one has that kind of restraint 🤣

@robertmiller445

6 ай бұрын

@@_Majoras oh, I make retro consoles from old micro workstations, and I modded a PSP to play retro games, but this would be my first exclusive retro handheld since my dingoo. Pretty sure I bought it on ThinkGeek too...

I'm glad you put out this video. I'm a smaller KZread channel and I've been debating whether I should get this device or not and why, especially since I already own the RG35XX, the Plus AND the RGB30. I've also already got the RG405V and the RP4 is coming in, but those are in another class. Anyway, point being, I think your perspective and insight, especially regarding the software, has been enlightening considering the amount of frustration I've had with the stock OS on the 35XX+. So, thank you! 💚 This might be one of those devices I pick up later and compare to the rest once/if better software comes out. I just always worry now that every new device is going to be immediately unavailable after watching/experiencing the OG Miyoo Mini and even the Analogue scarcity situation(s). 😮‍💨

@13Bellastar

6 ай бұрын

Hello, I’m trying to get this for someone but there’s so many types. Would you recommend this device or is there another handheld device besides Anbernic you would recommend?

@Sadtiric

6 ай бұрын

@@13Bellastar If you've got $200 to spend, I suggest the Retroid Pocket 4 from GoRetroid, and I'd bet they'd agree with me. If the budget is a bit closer to $100, the PowKiddy RGB30 is a great choice. If the budget is closer to $50, you can't go wrong with an Anbernic (OG) RG35XX, as it ships with Garlic OS. These RG35XX Plus/H devices are going to perform better than the original unit for just a bit more (~$75), but as everyone is saying, the software just isn't there yet as far as the Stock OS is concerned. Hope that helps!

I FRICKIN LOVE your opening theme!!!

Just ordered this today and will definitely change the OS. Thanks Russ 🤙🏼

Perfect "goldilocks" device for gifting and first timers to retro emulation. I'm ordering all three colors, getting them all set up, keeping my favorite color, then gifting the other two!

@piotr78

2 ай бұрын

Best friend/dad/uncle/grandpa material right here 😄

I still love this older anbernic look, great looking device.

I am a big fan of this D-PAD position. I hope in 2024 an alternative to the RG405M will come onto the market in plastic and with the D-PAD on top. I´m getting older and a bigger 4:3 screen would be much appreciated in games with text.

It's crazy how much I appreciate your saying hadokenable and shoryukenable. As important as that is for these handhelds, you'd think there would be more 6 button options.

@njgiants2562

2 ай бұрын

thats what im saying. i have the arc and have yet to see any configuration buttons that allow the C and Z buttons to be used

Awesome video Russ! I was really interested in this device but I’ll wait for custom firmware to develop and maybe then I’ll consider it. Also, I think I rather invest another $30 ish and push for the rp2s for the hall sticks, front facing speakers and stacked shoulders

The extra problem with writing custom firmware for the RG35XX Plus (and in extension the RG35XX H) is that the H700 SOC is fairly new and not very well documented at all. Allwinner doesn't provide any programming guides for it, and as mentioned Anbernic doesn't seem willing to share the source code needed to properly boot the device. All custom firmware for the foreseeable future will essentially hack up the stock OS image to use the kernel and bootloader, while putting better software on top.

@zwenkwiel816

6 ай бұрын

Which is kind of weird. They really seemed to embrace garlicOS, even going as far to ship the 35xx with it included. And now they don't want any cfw on this device?!

@belak512

6 ай бұрын

@@zwenkwiel816 As I understand it, there was a falling out with the JelOS developers where they were asking for the source code for the kernel and bootloader because they wanted to build a more up-to-date kernel - I *think* being able to release the source code was something the JelOS devs required in exchange for providing a build. Unfortunately Anbernic went back on their word. Additionally, Anbernic should be providing the source code for those anyway because the software license for both Linux and U-Boot actually requires them to provide it when requested because they're shipping a physical product with that software. I don't know why Anbernic changed their mind, but because of what they did there are quite a few talented developers who don't want to develop for any future Anbernic devices because that was such a frustrating experienc. Anbernic, a for-profit company, essentially took advantage of developers were passionate about the devices. They lied to those developers to get them to work for free, based on empty promises.

@Znation437

6 ай бұрын

seems a** backwards... but seems like a $65 purchase can eventually turn into something worth around $100+

Anbernic thumb sticks are always so low, that you just have to add a grip to use them. Unless you've got "tiny hands". Another solid video!

The vertical arcade games preset has me really really tempted. I have a 351mp but I am not super great at working around button mapping on it, and I LOVE shmups so having a preset mode in there to be able to play those games in the proper aspect ratio with no tweaking sounds brilliant

Remembered you said you’d review this. Checked and it’s 20mins fresh out the youtube oven, yesss 🎉

I got the 353M over the summer and I really like it. This looks like basically an identical form factor (besides nonmetal, obviously), and the pocketability is a huge plus for me, my goal was to be able to take this on the bus and the train without needing a bag and it has fulfilled that role swimmingly. I couldn't get ArkOS to work on it after following the guide. The bootup screen just hangs after I put in the flashed-microSD card.... but really, I haven't had much trouble with the default OS, I must say. I'm not a hardcore guy when it comes to emulator settings and such, so ArkOS mostly would've been an aesthetic bonus more than anything else. Anyway, this is clearly a different firmware, but if it's own par with the 353M's, it could be fine for a filthy casual like me :)

I was wondering why there wasnt as much community development on Ambernic devices. Thanks for the history lesson

@Tamarocker88

6 ай бұрын

The community stepped in because the stock OS blows and Anbernic's not fixing it lol. And now it's an endless cycle because Anbernic has no obligation to improve its firmware beyond making small tweaks since they know the community will make CFWs for free.

It's unbelievable that RG350P costs more than this lovely device. A no-brainer that everybody will go with RG35XX H between the two. I bought 350P because of its form factor during Black Friday, and it cost approximately $52, which is a good deal since all I wanted was a horizontal form factor and PS1 games. Seeing that this new device has almost the same form factor, I'd pick it if I were buying it now for the current price. I love my 350P with Adam image; it's worth every penny.

The niche of the RG351P is the 3:2 aspect ratio screen - perfect for Gameboy Advance, the 480x320 screen is a 2x interger scale of the original, and the GBA-style d-pad and colours make me think they knew exactly what they were going for. This new RG35XX H looks nice and I would recommend to friends for a general purpose machine but wouldn't be a replacement for what the 351P does best of all.

@brokenstyx

6 ай бұрын

Also thanks for the video :D

I am glad that I came across this channel

Great review as always...

I am happy with my RG35xxI would love a horizontal one, but for sure would wait for CFW

It's unfortunate that we don't have a timeline for something like GarlicOS for this. It looks like the device many of us have been waiting for (horizontal, pocketable and light). I guess this means I stick with the RP2S or the 351P.

@Lucifronz

6 ай бұрын

Well the point of GarlicOS 2.0 is that it can be applied to any device and can be worked on by more than just black-seraph. So while it's still in its infancy and all we have for the RG35XX Plus and other systems that came out already is a very limited alpha, the whole OS has potential to be applied to a wide range of systems that match the necessary criteria. I believe in his interview, he spoke about it being applicable to any Linux-based device, but I'm very much not an expert on that so I'll leave it there. But yeah, once we get past the initial growing pains of the software and a full version is released, black-seraph intends (or intended, prior to getting pneumonia) to do a "porting workshop" which I assume he meant getting a collaboration going to build up GarlicOS 2.0. If I'm not mistaken, the idea is that while he builds the framework for GarlicOS 2.0, anyone else could essentially jump in and make their own boot loaders for systems and expand it with new features, which is going to *really* speed up things as long as other talented fan devs take an interest.

@harrydavey9884

3 ай бұрын

I've ordered it anyway. I'm sure GarlicOS will come along shortly, but it runs pretty well for now from what I can see.

@TrekCycling

3 ай бұрын

@@harrydavey9884​​⁠In the end I got one as well and I really like it. The CFW MuOS has been quite good.

Thanks for the review. The software issue is unfortunate. I've been looking for a cheap and small horizontal device as I had a hard time with vertical devices for games that uses shoulder buttons a lot.

I was going to ask if I should prefer rgb30 over this one but you already covered me. Neat review as always.

Dude. Thank you for showing Captain Skyhawk some love. Very underrated game.

Thank you for the context around Anbernic! I just got the XX+, fully aware that I would go through the software journey but it still bothers me from a consumer point of view. These have the potential to be perfect devices, but they’re closer to e-waste with how Anbernic operates. I’ve been too annoyed by the software to enjoy emulation, but the RGB30 seems like a magical device… so that’s arriving next week 😅

@Tamarocker88

6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, that's what happens when the community steps in to do Anbernic's job for them. The CFW support on the RG35XX cemented the fact that Anbernic doesn't need to invest time and money into their stock OS. It merely needs to be serviceable at the lowest level because they know there are people out there who will create a CFW and solve the problems. Makes more sense financially to focus on the hardware and pump out iteration after iteration, feeding on FOMO and just letting the unpaid enthusiasts clean up the mess. I already have an RG35XX and RG35XX+, so I opted to get the Retroid Pocket 2S and I'll be selling the RG35XX+.

Great review. I agree, I got the RGB30 and it makes this look a bit redundant. It might be cheaper, but this is very much a "get what you pay for" situation where you could add 20 (or so) bucks and get a device with a better screen, custom firmware (w/developer support), and in a similar form factor.

@buenogoodlive

6 ай бұрын

Better screen with higher res too.

@RayLancer

6 ай бұрын

RGB30 is amazing enough it has flaws. It’s getting cheaper to where it costs as much as this now.

@provis83

6 ай бұрын

I have an RGB30 and in fairness this does have better controls out of the box, has rumble motors, is more pocketable, volume buttons aren’t flipped, battery and charging aren’t wonky, it boots faster, and I’ve seen conflicting reports on performance between the two.

@TheRealAlpha2

6 ай бұрын

@@provis83 performance might be do to the power settings, to be fair I've never messed much with that option but there will always be quirks in the under 100$ range that require a touch of tweaking for playability.

@provis83

6 ай бұрын

@@TheRealAlpha2 yeah I hear you. I find neither of these devices play anything above ps1 in a way id want to use them.

Excellent review thanks

I hope Anbernic listens to our feedback regarding their crappy software, and decides on releasing the source code to the community. JELOS on this device would make it a must-have IMO.

@DanIsNotHome

6 ай бұрын

JELOS Devs were burned the hardest by Anbernic's shenanigans, the lead JELOS Dev has said he will never ever support anything Anbernic ever again

@rcarlos6

6 ай бұрын

@@DanIsNotHome 😢

I'll wait a couple more years before buying anything but keep watching those videos in the meantime.

@CrunchyTire

5 ай бұрын

In a couple years you better then wait a couple more years because better devices will be just around the corner!

@erdbeerzwiebel3404

5 ай бұрын

@@CrunchyTire Yes you're right. The devices are yet just not at a point where I would be willing to spend this kind of money on a solid one. Technology will keep evolving constantly for a few more decades

question about what you were saying at around 17:30 ... the whole waking up from sleep and what not. I am super new to emulating and this kind of handheld, but I have a switch. What I love about switch is that you can just leave it sleeping all day and comeback to it and just wake it and keep playing without wasting battery. Seems like it's not possible with this. My question: is that a software issue? Would that be able to be updated in the future or is that just not possible with this device? Is there a device that is budget similar to this but allows you to do that?

Nice review! I don't plan to get this one. I have the 405M and loves the 4 inch screen. It's a little tough to go back to the 3.5 inch screen when I have that laying around.

I considered buying one and selling off my RG35XX+, but my main issue with the RG35XX+ is the messy firmware. I opted to keep my original RG35XX with GarlicOS and buy a new Retroid Pocket 2S and I'm very glad I did. The Android experience on the RP2S offers so much more functionality and flexibility than the stock Anbernic OS. Hell, it's got more functionality than Garlic OS 1.x even! Now, if GarlicOS 2.0 gets as polished as Garlic OS 1.x did, I'll put it on my RG35XX+ in a heartbeat, but for now, I'm sticking to muOS.

It's great to talk about the software issues

Welcome back I look terrible I bought an Odin 2 should be here soon

Happy new year, Mr. Russ 👾🕹️

@RetroGameCorps

6 ай бұрын

Same to you!

I’ve been hoping this device was pretty good. I’m hoping the software improves and we get some awesome software!

Great review. As much as I like the device, after the RG Nano I will not be getting any other Anbernic device due to how they keep their system closed and they were taking fixes from another developer who was fixing the RG Nano.

Anbernic has been failing the Contra test since the RG350 3 years ago. Finally someone has officially said something about it. It’s inexcusable they’ve gone this long without addressing it

@LukeIs92

6 ай бұрын

RG35XX+ doesn't have those issues based off of the video about it.

happy new year 🎉🎉

Do these newer Anbernic devices finally allow for charging via a normal usb-c cable? One of the main reasons I don't carry my 351p with me is it requires me to keep track of a USB 2 -> C cable just to charge that device when my power bank has a USBC cable built in.

Idk if i'm doing it wrong but I watched one of your older vids to setup retroarch. I'm trying to do the save/load state on close but it doesn't remember what I'm doing. I saved the config but when I exit retroarch it goes back to default.

He’s back!!! LFG

Ooo the vertical option is fantastic. Great for shmup fiends. Great and thorough review as always.

Amazing review

I ended up getting an RGB30 so it’s been filling my horizontal handheld needs haha

With great hardware getting this affordable, the true rescue in 2024 is going to be on the software side. Multi-platform stuff like GarlicOS 2.0 is where I'll be investing my money and time because once optimized it could breathe new life into my RG35XX Plus, my RG35XX, and my Retroid Pocket 2. Really, one of the most important things the community can do is support the hell out of BlackSeraph so he can (once fully recovered from pneumonia) focus on building a fantastic, multi-hardware OS with hardware acceleration support.

@robhulson

6 ай бұрын

LOL, and as I get to the end of the video, Russ addresses precisely this.

@ekinteko

6 ай бұрын

@@robhulson I wonder if someone can do an updated video on these Custom Firmwares. So there's AmberELEC, jelOS, ArkOS, OnionOS, GarlicOS, and potentially more. It would be good to see if there's differences in terms of performance or battery life. And if not, are they mostly differences in UI. Or a couple niche Features. Which one seems best overall. So many questions!

@ekinteko

6 ай бұрын

@@robhulson These (low-end Retro devices) all seem great for devices priced between USD $40 - $70 - $99. Running a Linux-based OS (limited homebrew). And specs ranging based on that, from displays ranging from 3:3 to 4:3 to 5:3 ratio. At sizes ranging from 3.0 inches to 3.5 and to 4.0 inches. And resolutions ranging from 320p to 480p to 540p vertical pixels. Battery Capacity ranging from 2500mAh to 3000mAh to 3500mAh sizes. Internal Storage ranging from 8GB to 16GB to 32GB capacity. Memory that ranges from 0.5GB to 1GB to 2GB RAM. Using a low-end Mali-iGPU. And a processor from a Slow Quad A53, to a Fast A55, and to a Maxed-out Octacore Cortex-A55. All of that to push gaming performance anywhere from upto-GBA, to upto-PS1, to upto-Dreamcast emulation. Once you go above USD $100, you may as well upgrade to an AndroidOS. It'll have lots of useful Programs, better Web Browser, more Features, and obviously access to thousands of Mobile Games (aka better "homebrew"). But it should come at the behest of upgraded specs as well. So taking a similar look to the above, in price brackets of USD $150 - $250 - $350. So all running between 16:10 to 16:9 to 17:9 aspect ratio. Screen resolutions of 720p to 900p to 1080p vertical pixels. Sizes ranging from 4.0 inch, to 4.5 inch, to 5.0 inches to remain pocketable. Battery life is always a concern but the battery sizes can range from 4000mAh to 5000mAh to 6000mAh capacity. Any midrange iGPU ranging from Mali, to something better, upto an optimised Adreno is expected. And for the processor ranging from a Dualcore Cortex-A73, to a Quad-core Cortex-A73, and upto a Quad-core Cortex-A78 chipset. As for Memory it's anywhere from 4GB to 8GB to 12GB RAM. Whilst Storage is ranging from 64GB to 128GB to 256GB of capacity. All of that to push gaming performance anywhere from upto-PSP, to upto-Wii, to upto-PSVita emulation.

@BigFatCone

6 ай бұрын

@@ekinteko For my RG353PS, I settled on JelOS. Mostly because you can config lotsa things in RetroArch without leaving EmulationStation.

Happy new year bro

I just got mine and I love it

i cant wait for the retroid pocket 4 review

Just bought this instead of RG35xx plus . Analog is the main factor drove me to get this. Grabbed it for $130 Aud on Ebay. Excited to get this handons!!!

Is psx running at 480p (upscaled)? And yeah, as I age, 3.5 inch screen just feels too small now for my eyes. Hope there will be more minimum 4 inch 4:3 devices (such as the ones used in rg arc etc) in the future, if using 16:9 screen that is around 5 inch.

Ive been considering upgrading from my rgb10. The rgb10 has been a great handheld for me that i play almost daily for the last couple years. The build i put on it is in French so thats been a bummer but i mostly play sports game and for games that i really want to play i have added English roms myself so hasnt been a deal breaker. Ive been off and on like how much better are the new handhelds compared to what i have and if its not broken why get a new one but i think im ready and for $70 why not. But you expressing software support issues on this device is the only thing that stoped my order. Thank you

"Happy New Year. You look great by the way!" Me, to the screen: Thanks! I've been trying to choose salad more often. 🙂

I love the joy this community puts in these devices, but I think it's reprehensible that Anbernic saves money and makes larger profit relying on custom firmwares: this is enough for me to just not be really interested in their products and go for other options outside. Regarding the RG35XX H in particular, I think function button and audio jack placement is awkward and uncomfortable: I could not stand with strange finger position for hotkeys or a headphone wire falling on the screen. I am so happy with my RP2S that I just occasionally dive deep into other devices specs and impression, but there's one coming out in the next weeks which is tempting and has everything I was asking for when I decided to get my first emulation handheld device: the RP4 Pro. I can't wait to watch your review, Russ 😊

I feel some regrets about buying the 35XX plus on launch, really hoping the H version doesn't make me regret buying the wrong form factor too

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Still rocking my RG353P and would only consider upgrading if they made another handheld with that form factor. Thankfully I'm content with the limitations of the device since when it comes to N64 and later I'd rather play on a bigger screen anyway.

I definitely agree with you on the software as a general Anbernic problem, but as for a problem specific to the 35XX H (but not really), it really comes down to performance. From where I'm looking the performance of the 35XX H isn't much different from the 351P, which released just over three years ago and yes, the 35XX H is cheaper, but the 351P is older, and while in most contexts within the tech space being older would be worse, it also means it has greater community support. It also seems to me like Anbernic has been kind of stagnating in the sub-$120USD price point, which I consider to be the best price point for the market.

definitely getting this one, got the 35XXand plus for christmas presents for others two years straight and loved the short time I had with each before gifting. But don't like the gameboy form factor myself. this is the one

Thank you for the outstanding video review! One question though, where did you get that picture of Sonic on the wall behind you? 😄

I have two questions. Were you able to upscale the PS1 games and when you were playing Dreamcast and N64 where they playing at 240P or 480P?

This review made me feel better about gifting the RGB30 to family members. Thanks.

I think I would just save up for the 405m (I wish they would just make them plastic), but that’s me personally. This is still a cool variant for someone who doesn’t like the vertical handheld shape.

This device looks great if the software was better. That powkitty is looking mighty tempting. I realized I prefer horizontal devices after I got my 35XX.

thanks for comparing to RGB30. I had good deal on this one and just finished to install ArkOS(which was pain to me personally...in some SD accident). so I was about to order this RG35XX H from Anbernic site directly... and now I see the software dev. situation. what..?!!? I didn't know Anbernic is stupid enough not to open source or support dev ?? I thought they pay but I guess I didn't know the truth. I am 100% satisfied with RGB30 but I wanted something better D-pad.. and I am kind of expect on RG35XX H because I have RG35XX(and I love its D-pad). .. then I see you says its D-pad goes backward LOL!@!!!! thanks for saving my $$. only thing I may interested in is vertical playing but I am ok with RGB30 for that too. your review nailed it.

I was really looking forward to your review for the rg35xx h since i really love what you do! I was so convince to get this one as a 1st ever retro handheld as soon as it was gonna launch. But with your input I'm kinda starting doubting if i wouldn't be better off with the rgb 30. I really liked the size and shape of the rg35xx h and I wouldn't mind waiting for software upgrade but kinda starting to get overwhelmed by all the steps and downloads to get there. In the long run if we get the software we wish for would it become better than the rgb 30? Thanks

I'm ready for your follow up video on how to set it up.

I was considering in buying this, but the software concerns is a big issue. I do have an R36S and runs Ark OS, so I think I’m good on my end. But the form factor of the 35XX-H is nice.

Since it is possible to stream games from PC via "Moonlight" to RG35XX H, is it possible to stream somehow it the other way? To NOT connect the HDMI cable to the TV, but do it wirelessly and see gaming from RG35XX H on TV? Regardless of the BACIC, PLUS or H versions, the very important thing for me is that they all have HDMI output, unlike Miyoo Mini, etc. To raise the bar, I think the only thing left to do is to add video streaming from RG35XX H oraz PLUS to the TV.

30:31 - shout out to the RGB30 man I love this thing. Once you mod up a bit and flash ArkOS it becomes the best budget handheld easily. That screen (especially for Pico-8) is glorious.