Is this the new EMPEROR of Clamshells?

@Pridetoons

Ай бұрын

Yes, also I love Software Button Noises. Depending on how you use them they can give a device personality. The PS Vita, DS, 3DS, PS2, Wii U, and many other Consoles all use Software Button Noises.

16:26 - 100% relatable. SOLD.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Please excuse my mid-life crisis.

I don’t think anbernic knows how much of a hit this is

@brucieplays3720

Ай бұрын

Miyoo punching air right now lol.

@Pridetoons

Ай бұрын

Oh they know!

One day scientists will study how this man was able to make so much sense.

Dude, nostalgia meaning old and sad is the realest thing I’ve heard. GG

Zu is back to take over the channel once again!

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

I need a vacation. 😂

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

NO HE MUST NOT. I WILL BE BACK WITH ANOTHER VIDEO! - Stubbs

Love Zu! Great review and some solid laughs as always

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

I find it funny how they have a case. None of their other handhelds had a case but the one that didn't need a case they made one for it.

@YoungSinai

Ай бұрын

It looks so good though! I ordered one I don't know what I'm going to put in it lol

@exodous02

Ай бұрын

@@YoungSinai I would have ordered it but I got mine directly from Anbernic and they didn't have the option. I thought it was for reviewers for a joke but AliExpress has them.

That little shelf around the top half of the battery compartment should actually be keeping the battery away from the cpu.

You are a great reviewer, first time coming across you today. Definitely got that sub from me!! You are funny, detailed, To-The-Point, and your cuts are great! Keep it up, glad I'll be watching you for handhelds now.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for the kind words!

I learned Zu reviews is worth the wait and I’m now more excited than ever for this device!!!

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Zu for president! Keep up the good work, love the videos!

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

I reluctantly accept this nomination and promise to give up my powers after the duration of the crisis.

Awesome review. I'm so tempted for this however the patient individual inside me is waiting for the Miyoo Flip to release first

Awesome unboxing

Ambernic seems to be back on track in some ways. They need to focus on quality of buttons/pads/sticks though as a core aspect of their brand though.

You're the best, Zu! Always a fan ❤

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

I agree, this device is nice and cosy, and the buttons are not going to bother me at all. Awesome video brother 🔥🔥👍🏾

btw anbernic should totally make a RG35XX DS as a better version compared to the Ayaneo Flip DS, as you may actually just use it for DS.

Just bought the transparent black one, can’t wait 😁

I'm going to buy this Handheld just for the Innovation!

The case helps stop scratches and dirt and debris, and you can more conveniently carry any accessories. A pouch might be all thats really needed

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

That's true!

Oh my gosh I'd love a blue one that's my favorite color! 😍

Rg405V SP would be amazing

I remember Sears! Lol. Maybe we can buy an Anbernic at Sears. Oh wait…..

@zu_perler3011

Ай бұрын

I also got a lot of games at Hills, which was super regional.

@IndubitablyRetro

Ай бұрын

@@zu_perler3011 Unfortunately we didn’t have any Hills in South Florida. Here’s a random store from my childhood I just thought of, Lionel’s Playworld.

Yes, I do remember Sears. Showing my age, but shopped there several times throughout the 80's and 90's

I love this. Got up at 6AM to order a transparent blue 128GB with a case! Cant wait to play pokemon emerald, sapphire, and ruby again!

@slushbubs

Ай бұрын

I set an alarm as well lol. Bleary eyed hoping I don't put my address in wrong.

I pulled the trigger on a transparent blue one 😊. Greetings from Tokyo 🇯🇵

I was confused for a minute. How did you apply the GBA logo on the display frame at the bottom?

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

It's on there by default as a bezel in stock and in muOS.

can we install standalone mame and run game & watch games? the retroarch mame and handheld electronic core aren't great

Hi can u help me I have an anbernic rg552 . Is there a good firmware u recommend.that will be battery efficient and good UI..thx so much... battery drains fast with batocera amberlec os no sleep mode

Maybe i'm the odd one out, but I don't see the point of using a screen protector for a clamshell device. Thoughts?

Fantastic review! How does the silver variant of the RG35XX SP feel? Is it a slippery material or more matte?

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

It definitely has texture. Not slippery at all. Feels like OEM 90s Nintendo plastic.

Didn't realize SEARS was completely gone.

Too good! As a fellow "nostalgic" person (ahem) I approve of the mid life crisis and total panic brought on by it! It forces you to live in the moment because there might not BE a next moment....sigh....anyway, I pre-ordered one in transparent black just because and I know I'm gonna love it to pieces (many actually...) like I did my (many) OG SP's

Does the stock os have a video player?

Great video, great games, closest console anbernic made that looks as close to an original

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

I am 100% on board for the continuation of the form factor stuff!

I was already stoked for this that I got up at 5 to purchase and within 15 minutes of them going on sale, they had already taken the money from Paypal, but this video made me even more excited. Zu!!! Record you breaking the hinge so we can see how hard (or easy it is). You can always buy another 😂 Either way, LOVED the enthusiasm and thank you for sharing your first impressions.

@Augrills

Ай бұрын

I purchased mine too, and shipping starts on the 22nd! I got the see thru blue one. Which one did you get?

@robertnewton2304

Ай бұрын

@@Augrills I got the blue as well. I am looking forward to getting it... Just sucks it's not supposed to be here until June 1st.

Ordered one today for my hubby....

I can remember when the Sears near where I lived had a 3DO that you could try...those were the good ol' days...

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Simpler times.

@ChrisKliewer

Ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds absolutely

"...because *cough* i'm mildly incompetent..." We have all been there at some point. We all just hope our friends are there in that moment to point and laugh. That's what life is about right?

@greenprotag

Ай бұрын

All jokes aside, I knew I was going to like this one and after Russ, ETA, Taki, you, Stubs, retro tech dad and even the phawx just started singing it's praises like a heavenly choir... you bet I immediately caved and ordered the clear blue.

@greenprotag

Ай бұрын

My Only complaint? No metallic blue or atomic purple.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

🤣🙌

Mine are on their way. Clamshell happiness.

@STR82DVD

Ай бұрын

I do have to note though, they didn't supply a case so spend the extra 10 US for official case on the Anbernic site. Worth the extra investment. The heatsink is an easy install. 1mm copper and you're good to go.

I bought the silver one the moment I could. The clamshell game boy was my first console.

Does the sd card come with some games already preinstalled or do you have to install them all manually?

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Yes, pre-installed.

@sundaychillfirnament6579

Ай бұрын

i dont have a pc so i hope i will find a way to ftp ffviii on it

can use an adhesive thermal pad maybe

Dude, I think you're the 1st person I ever heard of buying video games at Sears.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

The Sears Wishbook arriving was a seminal moment in any child's life in the 80's and 90's.

@Nunzio12

Ай бұрын

Sears was a great ace in the pocket! They usually had hard to find games cause no one thought to look there!

@PelinalWhitestrake_

Ай бұрын

I remember STACKS of Dreamcasts on sale after the console was discontinued at Sears selling for like next to nothing.

@02337755

Ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds Maybe it was a regional thing my friend. I only ever got or looked at games at Toys R Us, KB Toys, or Kmart.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

KB Toys... now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time...

this is the first emulation handheld ive seen that truly doesn't look odd the things that prevent me from getting it is that the one thing its bad at is pixel perfect GBA, while being more geared towards SNES and such. and the battery on the chip, and the fact the buttons are still pretty demanding to push (strange that anbernic hasn't gone for proper light buttons by now)

Ive played Aria of Sorrow at least 4-5 times still have my sp and cart

What can I tell ya, Zu? Like a wise man once sang, making your way in the world today takes everything ya got.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Based

Best handheld of 2024, its perfect for classic games and the price is excellent.

Do we know when these will start to ship? I haven't seen any updates other than "your order is confirmed." It was ordered on launch day.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

People are starting to see shipment notifications as of this morning according to our Discord.

@sundaychillfirnament6579

Ай бұрын

Mine shipped on may 21, the day you wrote this. Its still in china though.

I called sears everyday for like 4 weeks waiting for a pokemon red or blue back in 98'. Finally i got a call one day from sears saying they had a pokemon red returned because the kid wanted blue instead and if i hurried they'd hold onto for me 😊 little did i know that day was the start of a life long love affair 😂

Great video! I don't agree that they should do the candy bar GBA. I think That although it hasn't been perfect 1-1 replicas, there are more than enough of those that have come on to the market and I'm personally over it. I also don't have any real nostalgia for that particular GBA. For me it was an exercise in frustration

Lol I would love this one however bills coming in. I will wait for a sale or a birthday...or Xmass. Its awesome looking. Its defo a GBA Contender

I'm 40, so every console & handheld I owned from Atari 2600 to GBA SP & N64/PS1 my dad bought from Sears...I feel ya on the old part Zu lol. Wouldn't change it for the world though

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

I just turned 41 and I'm not sure how I got to this point. Seems like yesterday I was 20. lol

I would put a piece of aluminum foil between the chip and battery.

Zu is the funniest handheld reviewer

Zu, do you remember the Sears air conditioning commercials from the 90s?? Is it just me lol??

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Hahah

Can you add another Emulator on the system and if you can how

Are the buttons fatiguing after 1 hour of use? I heard they are stiff

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Not for me.

@soupnazi81

Ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds thanks for responding. How do they compare in terms of effort and loudness compared to the clicky Trimui Smart Pro?

0:20 - hands up to the most realistic graphics on Game Boy screen

I set my alarm just in case they sold out and got the blue one, the color I wanted. I don't need the case but after I made the order I realized I didn't see an option, maybe it's included? Not sure what I'd put in it, I guess just chargers/cables for travel? This handheld does not need it.

Yes Zu I remember SEARS, Big K, Toys R Us, Radio Shack and Circuit City! 90's kidz rule!!! 🤓 👍

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Right on!

15:09 - Yes, I am an expert at acquisitions. I also have amazing hair. Yes. Story time: I owned a GBA SP for about five minutes when I was around 12 or 13. One random Sunday Dad and I were at the Ford dealer after hours looking at used cars. Small town Kentucky didn't have much to do, okay. They had a beautiful Mercury Grand Marquis or Ford Crown Victoria (after like 1997 they were identical except for the grille insert and heckblende - an actual word that refers to the fancy taillight colored plastic between the taillights on the trunk of some cars) that was unlocked. So, we sat in it. He had me get in the back to see if it was roomy enough and I notice a bit of a Ziploc sticking out between the cushions. Yada, yada, yada, later Dad's on the other side of the lot and I decided to go back and investigate that bag. Curiosity is a female dog. In that bag was a red GBA SP and some expensive Mario game carts. I had, and still have, a white launch GBA just like Zu's and desperately coveted that SP's backlit screen and rechargeable battery. Anyways, when we got back to our car to go cruise the Dodge dealer Dad saw me with it and had to do Dad things like express compassion for others. He demanded I put it back where I got it and lock the doors so nobody else could steal it. His logic was that the salesmen were often allowed to borrow used cars off the lot, which is a common practice at dealers everywhere, and one of them probably borrowed it for a vacation and their dumb kid left the SP behind. When the dealership opened up the next day they'd probably be looking for it first thing... I never did own an SP. I ended up trucking along with my OG GBA for a few more years and then when the money worked out jumped to a DS Lite. I still have the DS Lite. I don't think it's nearly as comfortable as the OG GBA or the SP, but, it's fine. I don't actually play that much DS on my DS. It's mostly used as an ersatz GBA SP. What a complete waste of time this comment was, eh? I appreciate the review. I felt that Zu made a lot of sense. His prediction about this thing selling like hotcakes came true, from what I've read. I don't really have anything else to add about the review or the handheld itself. Both were top notch. I expect that out of Zu, but, I am pleasantly surprised about the 35SP.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Matt Davis is one of the best KZread commenters in the game. He never has an off night.

Ok, I'm almost afraid to ask....how long is Ambernic shipping to the US?

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

A week or two. Depends on if there's a stray Chinese holiday that comes out of nowhere.

@minimoe2807

Ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds Great! Thanks, now the waiting begins. 🤣

Am I the only one saying that knife is begging for a good cleaning and sharpening too!?!? A sharp and maintained tool won't let you down and is so much safer in my opinion.

tbh they should've made it 2x the original size of a SP.

GB Station is the RG35xx SP at home.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

I was planning on giving it to my kids, but the oldest went straight to the MM+ and doesn't have time for famiclone nonsense.

@iamnotyourbuddyGUY

Ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds Smart kid

@adamkane7513

Ай бұрын

I have an old Tribal GBA SP, a GB Station & a Powkiddy V90. The GB Station rarely gets picked up. The A & B buttons are reversed, silly. RG35XX SP? Me want. NOW!!!!

I actually like that noise 😅

I was curious how does it feel to play one handed, like pokemon, jrpgs, etc? One of the best features of these "vertical" layout.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Not too bad. The part you're holding is a square, almost like the RG280V, but the screen rests on your index finger and stabilizes it.

@GameOver_Jay

Ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds sweet. I loved my 280v but it was lacking power and screen. May throw a pop socket on this bad boy lol.

3:45 i would reconsider buying it

Zu wants the Powkiddy A30 or GB-60a pro aka Game Station

RK3588 chipset is great but i’ve heard it consumes alot of power but the RK3576 i truely think will be the new performance benchmark for cheap handhelds

I wonder if this could be undervolted and get better battery life and less heat, cause let’s be honest I’m not gonna play the newer stuff.

Is this not gonna' be the new Miyoo Mini in that it's going to be held up as the golden egg of mini handheld emulators?

@Augrills

Ай бұрын

Time will tell. My miyoo mini plus is my favorite but this being a clam shell makes it so much more pocketable

😍

Man i want this one but im saving for rp2s ,so confused 😂

Zu you are the bomb I just love your videos and I love your personality and you’re the truth to your devices. Love it thank you thank you💙👍🏼

@zu_perler3011

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

I don't know anyone that likes button sounds, but every company seems to default to having them on, for such an irritating feature to be the default, it makes me wonder if it is some sort of regulated accessibility requirement as the entire electronics industry couldn't really be that stupid could they?

@Surai00

Ай бұрын

I've worked in the small electronics industry for over a decade and 20 years experience in IT. When you see these odd features that nobody seems to like, rest assured that it's based on a Chinese perspective of what us westerners want in products. Having spoken to dozens of (very well-spoken English) executives at these HK/Shenzhen electronics manufacturers, I've asked about this a lot. They think Americans (i.e. Americanized westerners) really want: Big, consecutive Numbers, so everything gets a giant model number. They think we want FIDGETS! Button sounds, loose cases with play on the panels. Clicky, wobbly, fidgety. They also think we're going to always accept that perceived language barrier as a hurtle we can't get past, and then use it to dismiss customer service requests. Keep in mind, too, that the concept of Customer Service is American and not generally a part of Eastern business practices. They don't feel they are being rude stereotyping half of the planet and the people buy all the junk they make without much push back. So, maybe it is what we want.

@Surai00

Ай бұрын

Tl;dr: Chinese manufacturers think Americans want what sells the fastest. We buy things with these odd features, despite them being there. You vote on these features with your dollar. And you already bought one, didn't you?

I am just grumpy and old.

Can someone use original SP accessories with this. Imagine adding a speaker or some dramatic add ons

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

That would honestly be amazing. I wonder if I could find a GBA to USB-C adapter for all the squiggle-arm light accessories I had.

21:24 fir gba what game are you playing?

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

@bremarcle2729

Ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds thank you

Not just the screen and lack of analogs that make PSP and N64 not a good pick to play on this thing, it's the performance of those consoles that's not good. It's baffling to hear N64, Dreamcast, and especially PSP to be even remotely mentioned in the conversation of being playable on this thing. Sure, there might be a game or two that works perfect, but this just isn't an N64, Dreamcast, or PSP handheld with the chipset that we have here..

@Bread-fl8vm

Ай бұрын

Yeah I wouldn't think it'd be very fun to play a lot of psp or n64 games on here, but the fact they can indicates it can handle any lower systems without a problem and means you can throw some extra shaders on those if that's your thing

Sears, CompUSA, Circut City. I memeber..

I would argue that 353p is already pretty close to the horizontal gba in terms of design.

4.5 inch screen would be ideal

i'm a cheep person and i am rocking with R36S 40$ and plays ps1 n64 psp and so on !

Keepretro has them

Haha i bought my dreamcast from Sears back in the day.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Classic

The firmware button sounds are cute though. 😢

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

We found the one person who likes them! ♥

@tellsackett4572

Ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds 😁

the h700 cpu right against the battery with no heat shield or sink.... the battery is the heatsink , im staying away from that hazard, in my country it will explode on a summer day thing is really bad designed

Gonna laugh my ass off if this thing can run roadrash 64

Just spam "student witch"🎉

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Where does she keep getting those cats?

@LogosGaming

Ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds She must have a cat portal Somewhere :-). Arya of Sorrow hardtype, and Reloaded add elemental shananigans to the mix you should check them out. I can not play the original anymore caos reprise is Also a rogue like Arya of Sorrow:-)

How did you let magnet man put out a video on this before you? You're slipping ZU!!!

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

USPS conspiracy!

Why do most reviewers use Retroarch to play GBA games rather than using the standalone emulator in the console? I find the standalone emulator easier to use and has HD filter for GBA games.

@retrohandhelds

9 күн бұрын

@ge-ge-ge7953 mostly for the unified UI and hotkey consistency of Retroarch, you can run from Atari to Dreamcast all with the same program, hot keys, and interface. Nothing wrong with standalone at all. RA also has HD filters for GBA and others.

Can you guys help me❤ this console is so "meta" it is really Impossible for a small Channel to produce content for this right now, right? Legendary stuff for Russ, Está, Taki and so on right? To BE fully honest zu it raíses a lot of red flag, the warmth, the quality of buttons and the D-Pad, should i go with my head for 35xx H, or with my heart 35xx SP, since Gameboy Advance is my favourite console, thank you😊

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

If you don't mind losing $70 on the off-chance that something goes wrong, I'd say go with the SP.

@LogosGaming

Ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds i Guess with the heat sink mod it Will b ok, is not that really hard to do If there is space, just wanted to not care about hardware when i buy a console i replaced membranes, buttons, batteries, screens lol. But might BE the right device for some GBA content :-)

Add sd card

Ohhhh so tempting, I have to force myself to not buy the SP.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

lol

Too much noise on the switch buttons. It would annoy the hell out the person next to you in bed or on another quiet place.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

Luckily you can snap it shut and go downstairs!

Put battery in direct contact to the cpu is the dumbest thing anbernic could do. Hard pass because this.

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

It's not touching the CPU, but its just above it, there's a very small gap of air.

@diomaiaal

Ай бұрын

@@retrohandheldsfew millimeters didn't change things. High temperature is the worst thing for battery, not mentioning the zero heat dissipation for the Cpu stuffed under

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

@@diomaiaal yeah its not ideal at all, we need some kind of heat shield

Huge disappointment, just like rp flip. I guess v90 is still the king of chinese flip handhelds lol

@retrohandhelds

Ай бұрын

What don't you like?

@vhsretrogamer1664

Ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds loud and stiff buttons. Otherwise i would be my favourite..

@vhsretrogamer1664

Ай бұрын

@@retrohandhelds maybe they will nail it with 35/40XX SP Plus Pro or something lol 😅