Small clarification, you can safely shut down the device by holding the power button, I wasn’t holding it long enough. Please forgive me.

@Gatohori

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You are forgiven !

@suhtangwong

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All is forgiven for the 🐐 🙌

@Micmeat

Жыл бұрын

(⁠っ⁠˘̩⁠╭⁠╮⁠˘̩⁠)⁠っ forgiven

@ToTheMoon_and_back

Жыл бұрын

Idk man that’s a pretty big oversight… jk always love the vids, great work as always!!!

@retrohandhelds

Жыл бұрын

I will never let this go. - The Internet

Our only hope is for Anbernic to open the source ASAP for CFW to save this machine

I already ordered it, even if it's not perfect, it's the perfect size and I'm a very casual player so a lot of these quirks are ones I can deal with. :) great video, as always

@1or398

Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to ask, how much was the shipping cost for you? I've been thinking about getting one but I'm kinda broke so I'm trying to see if it fits my budget

@Admiral_Gonzo_III

Жыл бұрын

15 bucks for shipping for me. I am loving this thing so far. I am no hardcore gamer. So far playing some BattleToads and Wario Ware and the thing is running like a dream.

Great Preview. You stopped me from buying the thing right away. I'm waiting and hoping that the firmware community will take care of it. But actually I think this device is exactly what I always wanted: a beautiful, modern Gameboy Pocket ❤️‍🔥.

@jimmerseiber

Жыл бұрын

You'll save money buying it right away and the community will Ave something out before you even get it in the mail usually.

@-dAtA-TRoN-

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmerseiber Yes, I know that it is on sale right now, but thanks for the tip anyway ☺️. But I prefer to wait and watch the development. Thanks again.

@jamesyu5212

Жыл бұрын

There's already something like that exists. It's the analogue pocket.

@jollyrancherchick

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesyu5212 So we can get an Analogue Pocket for $56 + shipping?

@jamesyu5212

Жыл бұрын

@@jollyrancherchick OP never said anything about the cost. He only mentioned a modernized gameboy pocket. That exists already.

Was looking for this review. It's on a good price point just now.

Dude I almost bought this until I saw your review. NO ONE else is as honest and direct as you. They sugarcoated the damn thing. So thank you very much amigo!

If anyone who has one of these and would be kind enough to image the card this ships with, I'd be more than happy to look into it. I've built several of my own Linux environments from scratch, and I believe I could provide tons of insight into those Linux partitions.

@RetroGameCorps

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks! If you contact StubbornPixel in the Retro Handhelds discord server he should be making an image today. main.retro-handhelds.com/#discord

@MIDNITE69

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@@RetroGameCorps Thanks, will do!

@retrohandhelds

Жыл бұрын

@@MIDNITE69 hey there! We're getting an image dump today, DamienWright is working on that currently. Feel free to reach out to either of us, I can get you a dev role in the server too. - Stubbs

Well… once again stock firmware is less than ideal but this device is destined for some excellent CFW from the devs. Looking forward to it! Great vid, I’m very excited to get my purple one.

I can't believe newly transferred roms don't show up, I mean the first thing that people do when buying these things is replace the memory cards and put their own roms. What is Anbernic thinking.

@IAmTheGlovenor

Жыл бұрын

I still have original cards on my Anbernic devices. Never had issues 🤷‍♂️

@poemsbypoetry

Жыл бұрын

@@IAmTheGlovenor You got lucky, doesn't mean other people will.

@IAmTheGlovenor

Жыл бұрын

@@poemsbypoetry Either that or it has barely happened but it just spreads that they all fail.

@robhova

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@@IAmTheGlovenor I think it's just the few minority sharing there stories and causing every one to panic. My original card from anbernic is still going strong a year later and I use the BIOS on them to setup other cards for other systems with no issues.

@jygogaming3550

Жыл бұрын

Terrible i cant upload ur own roms

Another positive is this is in stock while the miyoo always seems to be out whenever I look. All the powers to the modders to break into this one and make it great

This color variant is pretty sweet. Thanks for sharing bro👍🏾🔥

Great video Russ. Glad I waited for your review

Wonderful content! Thanks for the effort, much apreciated

Part of the fun of these videos is waiting to see in which way/s they messed up, lol.

That's cool, my first Game Boy had a clear case. Really brings me back.

Thanks for this review….My RG280V with the Adam Image is just a PERFECT Retro device…Many thanks for the Guide! 😊 👍

Just bought mine. Can’t wait.

Had notifications on waiting for this, thank you Russ! The OS in so bare bones, I really hope the community can work on something. Imagine the Onion OS in it 🥰

@Goldstarman

Жыл бұрын

The onion os devs have already said they aren't supporting this.

@-dAtA-TRoN-

Жыл бұрын

@@Goldstarman 😭

@_ghr0_

Жыл бұрын

@@Goldstarman I'm curious what's going on with the rom list not refreshing. Hopefully Anbernic at minimal fixes the stretching issues with a firmware update.

@poemsbypoetry

Жыл бұрын

@@Goldstarman That is fair tbh

@Guitario666

Жыл бұрын

Yes, there will be a 3rd party OS on it. The miyoo mini was closed source and Onion came out of that.. so I have high hopes for this having something better than just ofw

I bought it when you tweeted about the sale and so far it seems promising

Thanks for all your vids man!!! Great channel

This is legit the first time I snapped up one of these systems before all you TechTubers do a video and immediately sell them all out! Haha I got the atomic purple one! A 4-Core processor on a $49 Gameboy style handheld is WILD. We totally live in the future. 🙌

@aramyth

Жыл бұрын

It seems like a solid device. Hopefully more people get one and make custom firmware for it.

Thanks we are all waiting for your indepth review! We are hoping for new community driven firmware, let's see if this device can do it better than miyoo mini! 👍

Ordered mine for around $37, can't wait to get my hand on it

This thing is amazing! Really great for beginners who wants to try out a handheld emulator! I literally just got mine and started playing with little to no issues!

Been watching your videos the past few days, much appreciate man subscriber earned not given👍🏻💙 keep up the hard work

@RetroGameCorps

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

I wish someone would take the next step and make a premium SP form factor handheld. I really dig the design and form factor on this one. Screen looks great

@nathanglynn7443

Жыл бұрын

Isn't there already a sp form factor handheld? I could be mistaken

@JackOusley

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanglynn7443 yes, but the hardware is pretty bad

@SameriddAndCave

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanglynn7443 Bad hardware and looks like it was made out of legos. Awful build quality.

@HPPrintervx4p5q

Жыл бұрын

Clamshells are inherently more portable than other devices, you can throw them in your bag without worrying of damaging the screen.

@JackOusley

Жыл бұрын

@@HPPrintervx4p5q exactly! I wish anbernic would give the form factor a try.

Adding games is super simple...just put another new micro SD card formatted to fat 32 in the second micro SD card slot ...the system will create all the folders exactly like the stock folders ,remove the card,put it in ur pc ..and put your personal ROMs in the correct folder ..... example FC folder is for Famicom and nes ...take out the card from pc and put back into the second slot in the device ...power up the device ...go to games icon...and u will be greeted with internal memory card and external memory card ...once u click on external ....u will see exactly the same menu layout as stock ... select ur added games from the folders ...no need to search for them ...very simple ...as abc

I'm not looking to buy right now, but this is exactly the kind of device I'd be after: something like a miyoo mini but with a 3.5" display and mini hdmi out. Shame the software isn't to par but I'm sure the community will alleviate that soon. Super excited to see the progress!

@FawadBilgrami

Жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat. Not sure whether I should buy it and start praying

@ordinaryopinion4081

Жыл бұрын

Every software issue mentioned in this video has been fixed by Garlic OS just so you know👍

Amazing review as always Russ!! Sounds like this thing would really sing if it had Onion OS

I was so hopeful for this one

I have the same problem with the Dpad on every anbernic device. Fighting games are a no go because the diagonal only works on the right side, if you change sides you can't pull fireballs easily. I have that issue on the RG351V, 280V and 351p. I'm surprised it's the first time it's mentioned.

This is offered at a fantastic price for the hardware. It looks like Anbernic really did their homework in dialing in a SoC selection that will be capable of running at full speed on just about everything you would want to emulate without thumbsticks (except Saturn :P ) at the lowest possible price. It is quite lacking on the software side though. I really hope they open it up to CFW developers so that the full potential of this system is unlocked. At under $60, it seems almost inevitable that this will develop more than enough of a following to warrant a CFW. I have high hopes for the future of this device. With the stock firmware, I don't think it stands any hope of dethroning the RG280v as my current favorite handheld, but a CFW could change that. At its price and with better software options, I really think this could become the default answer when someone asks what retro handheld they should start with.

Aww yeah, you went with Theme 4 too! 😎

Thanks for helping us navigate the hellish landscape of handheld emulators

While I already have an R351v and love it, I’m glad they made this one in transparent purple, it really nods to the “atomic purple” game boy colors.

Thank you for very fast review. Was going to buy it right away as I was waiting for the release, liked the no joystick and overall form factor (Miyoo mini is too small for me and RG353V has joysticks, and is litter bigger) but the software is huge letdown from what I saw and you said and main reason for me to wait little more.

@gentlemani9150

Жыл бұрын

i bought and refunded right after watching the reviews actually. i will wait and see where it leads. Also, it heats up while playing ps1

Ooh nearly right on the dot for 20 minutes nicely done :D

I love the size and overall design, but not being able to play your games in the correct aspect ratio is a total deal breaker and I'd rather play on the smaller Miyoo Mini with the correct aspect ratio. If Anbernic fixes that issue, adds the option to play Game Boy games in green and black, and fixes the SNES clock speed and Genesis scrolling problems (which is admittedly quite a lot of problems) I'd definitely consider picking up an RG35XX though!

Tempted to buy this one. Curious to see what software updates pop up in the future.

It looks great to me, specs are a little bit more than the miyoo. It’s just that bit bigger for comfort. I have no doubt there will be an onion os type scenario with this hardware. Thanks for your honest and quality review 👍🏼

Thanks for the video.

This video inspired me to contact Anbernic about putting the Gameboy & NES games I’ve made on their systems. They’re fun and I think it would be a good addition

Gonna get this one

Thanks for the review. I’m trying to find an easy to navigate device for my 7 year old. Something he can use to pop in and out of a stack of curated kid appropriate games. It seems like the miyu mini, with its fast toggle function was a good choice. Do you have any recommendations there? Having an intuitive firmware for selecting emulators and games is probably another huge purchase point. And price. Thanks! Great content as always.

I have the mini, love the pocketable experience, this one is compact too. I really hope they will update the firmware with something more customisable per emulator (resolution / color schemes). Is it possible to quickly update or swap the roms on the included SD ? (to add Mario for example). Thanks again for this thorough first review !

Hopefully once a new firmware is developed, it'll be worth it, because the size/shape/aesthetics of the device are perfect for a ps1 and down handheld.

Taking the plunge on this device. Hoping the software experience improves and really let’s the good hardware shine.

Doesn’t seem too bad but it really needs custom firmware to unlock its true potential but I can’t seeing that really happening as there’s always so many new anbernic products always getting released so why would developers bother. Miyoo mini for me I think. Thankyou for the review Russ, saved me for an impulse buy while it’s at the discounted price

This is so close to perfect for me. I have been liking the coverage I have seen on the Miyoo mini with Onion OS, but they are not easy to get and I am worried a touch at how small it is. If someone figures out how to get Onion on this I think I am going to have to pick one up.

I should have my first device (Miyoo Mini) waiting for me on my porch if I ever make it home! But I think I like the look of the size of this device! Will find out once I can get my hands on the Miyoo!

Ordered one of these yesterday. I love my Miyoo Mini, but unless I'm playing RPGs, I find it's button layout far too cramped for me. I had assumed custom FW or frontends were fairly standard these days, so didn't give that aspect any thought when I ordered it. Really hoping they open the source (as it should be, since it's Linux based).

Oh hey! The RG-300! It was my first handheld and is till have it haha

This is budget, but it worked amazingly out of the box for me. The few games it didn’t have was easy to add. I did install another OS, but when back after finding the one that came with the console good enough and much simpler for someone who isn’t an adept (me)

Awesome!

Great review! Would you be able to do a future review on the KTR1? I discovered it today and I hear it can run Gamecube games and PS2 games.

Thanks Russ!!!

Hi, I appreciate all your hard work. Just wondering if you are still planning an updated steam deck emulation guide? Thanks Russ!

I actually just bought it since it was on sale 50usd. Love my miyoo mini v2 but I struggle with the size sometimes. So I hope this one fits a little better and I will gift my older miyoo. I only want it to play up to gba and some ps1, for the rest… I have my RP3+

The background scrolling issue might be because of the screen. If it really has the same screen as the 353VS, it's refreshing at 124hz, which can cause problems with some emulators playing games at 60fps.

@RobbieH

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Can this be fixed with software at all?

@energuminum

Жыл бұрын

@@RobbieH yes, there is a patch for the 353 line that sets it to 60hz, but implementing it is a different story. It's a different chipset, so it may be tricky.

@RobbieH

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@@energuminum Hmmm thank you, hopefully there'll be patch for the XX eventually too then. I'll keep my eye out.

RG300 is still my favorite device in that category. I recenty find a way to use miyoo mini v2 battery as replacement battery for my RG300. I mostly play GB, NES, SNES, Acrade, some Ports and some PS1 games (my favorite is Worms Armagedon!)

@wizzel22

Жыл бұрын

Albeit the Screen is absolutely outdated by todays quality standards. You can barely even read Text on it.

@mladenvelikinac8617

Жыл бұрын

@@wizzel22 IPS screen version is very good, no problem with reading any text.

@augustocarvalho7357

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It doesnt have real time clock for pokemon games. This New one has. Better upgrade it

I would bash this product a lot more if I didn't think that it would probably be a lot better in some time, but I thought that with the rg353 devices anbernic learned to release products with acceptable firmware at launch. This and the rg505 are really a step back in that department.

With regards to the gbc games that were black and white, were those the gbc games that can also be played on a gameboy dmg also? And the ones in color were color exclusives?

actually you can just press menu and then adjust the aspect I pick Aspect cuz it gives the original aspect good for what it is.

Shame the firmware is such a bottleneck; looks like a really solid device.

The question is, do you think they will update the software/firmware? Or someone will build custom software for it?

Thank you russ!!!

I'd pay the added price to get the 351 v instead. Better power. Same display. Similar size. Already has community support. $90 bucks. Or cheaper route, the v90 from Pow Kiddy which supports Linux for $40.

That'c cool. i got one last week

Watched Anbernic's channel and showcase of this a while ago. PS1 looked choppy (as did their showcase of Metal Slug). Not in the market for this but will be interesting to see your impressions.

This form factor with the power of the 353 devices, wifi and decent custom firmware would be the perfect device for me.

Question. Does the device gets warmer when you use it with HDMI connection for a long period?

Thanks for the great video, one question though... to connect this to a television do I need a micro hdmi to hdmi cable or a mini hdmi to hdmi cable? Thank you for your time.

Just ordered mine. I am sold on it. Just need it to play anything below Saturn to play great. That's it. The Steam Deck will be for anything last that

I've been waiting for this video

Honestly got my eye on this one, I want something slightly bigger than the miyoo mini. Also having weird problems with my miyoo. Just hoping for at least retro arch on this one.

Thanks for confirming there is a sleep function. just want to clarify that it does work while a game is running and paused? you showed it while in the menus. as for custom firmware... it seems the os is fine but the emulators are lacking options and performace. hopefully the community can update the emulators if not the entire system. speaking of which one common issue with cps1 games is that the game settings in the real hardware are physical switches called dip switches, and the emulator has to specifically emulate these hardware switches in order to change game settings (the game software cannot change these settings). its a common oversight to miss this feature when final burn or mame is ported. can you confirm these are implemented? thanks as usual great video.

Definitely waiting for news of a custom OS. This seems to be a perfect secondary retro device, but the software is a huge miss.

35XX plus just dropped! Huge upgrade makes it a miyoo killer

What about HDMI out? Does it work properly? I’m sure you’ll address this question in a future video, but I am very curious.

Russ, can you make a tier list of the most confortable to less confortable handheld? I bough the RG552 but kinda regretted because its not confortable to use L&R when using action games like MEGAMAN... and that thing is not cheap ... i wish I had gone for Retroid Pocket 3...

Question: Is there an option to save the place that I reached in the game? It means saving the last place I reached. I mean, if I played and reached a certain stage, can I save and exit the game and complete it on another day?

@Retro Game Corps Hey, Which One Should I Get And Purchase, The RG35XX Or The RG353P?

i like this one a lot

"closed source Linux OS" how's that possible?

This is the device i got most hyped about because it look just like a GBC and i only play gameboy games with no real use for the analogs, but this atrocious firmware is a no-go for me, i really hope that the community can do something about it.

@RetroGameCorps the miyoo mini buttons look like they would fit the Rg35xx really easily. have you tested to see if we can use those buttons on this device?

is their a list online that tells us what games come with the 128gb card, i didnt get that one but i just want to know what im missing out on

My hands will enjoy this much more than the Miyoo Mini, but I might hold out for CFW before taking the plunge.

I still prefer the Miyoo Mini due to its size. The 35XX might be more comfortable to hold but I'm only using the Miyoo Mini for brief gaming sessions anyway so I'm not too concerned with that. If I were using it for hours at a time I might prefer the 35XX, but at that point I would want to use a device with a larger screen.

@nefireous2720

Жыл бұрын

I just wish the Miyoo Mini wasn't so fragile. As a klutz it kinda makes the device completely inaccessible to me. My RG280V has been nice though, and with cfw it is pleasant to use.

@poemsbypoetry

Жыл бұрын

@@nefireous2720 the RG280V is imo the best mini device. Adam is a great firmware, the screen is pretty nice, and it's much more sturdy than the Miyoo Mini and imo much more comfortable to hold.

@wizzel22

Жыл бұрын

Makes me wonder why the Miyoo Mini is sold out everywhere when everyone here is complaining about it's size being too small? Are kids buying these handhelds? I guess not.

@Atrus999

Жыл бұрын

@@wizzel22 I see people who don't have one worried about it's size but I don't see many people, if any, who own one complaining about the size. Like I said I think it's size is perfect.

@smallpaul2923

Жыл бұрын

I love my miyoo mini also Evan. I am the same as you in that I only want a quick blast of retro games every now and again. It is perfect for me.

You didn't show the tate mode.. was interested is seeing you check that out using the volume up and down.

Was curious if you had any advice/ device, on copying a micro SD card I tried downloading windisk imager and didn’t have any luck, is there a device out there that can possibly copy everything to a new micro SD card? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I don't know much about tech but I don't understand what's wrong with the firmware? I'm just looking for a beginner handheld but I definitely want to be able to add my own roms if they aren't on there already.

In case any Manufacturer reads this: Do a V90 with a 480p display but slightly faster. Maybe with Bt for speakers and 20% bigger, and android WITH Playstore and a touch display? Done, all anyone will ever need for 8 & 16 bit.

I think I'll stick to the RG280V and Miyoo Mini for my small handhelds... Even OOTB those handhelds didn't have the issues this one has... Still waiting for Anbernic to release an RG280V successor btw.

Can you connect a 8bitdo bluetooth controller when u put in the 8bitdo receiver in the rg35xx? and if yyes can you connect 2 or more controller via the dongle?

Despite the critsicms, this still seems pretty good to me. I think I might get it

What are the cons of not having built-in wifi? Retroachievments?

compared to the RG353V witch one feels better to play on in terms of ergonomics?

I hope to one day see a vertical handled ALA 351v but smaller with GameCube / ps2 / wii emulation. I would be done searching

How does this compare to the retro flag GPi 2 case? Price wise its a big difference, but size?? Etc