My Favorite Retro Handhelds Under $100

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There are SO MANY handhelds out there right now, let's take a look at my 10 favorites under $100, and put them in five different categories to help find the best fit for you.
Buy them here:
Anbernic RG35XX H: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeS...
Anbernic RG35XX Plus: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDR...
Miyoo Mini Plus: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dm6...
R36S: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFo...
GKD Pixel: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBF...
Miyoo Mini: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmE...
TrimUI Smart: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlO...
PowKiddy RGB30: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEL...
TrimUI Smart Pro: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dep...
PowKiddy X55: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdK...
PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmC...
Retroid Pocket 2S: bit.ly/Retroid2S
Review videos:
Anbernic RG35XX H/Plus: • Anbernic RG35XX H/Plus...
Miyoo Mini Plus: • Miyoo Mini Plus In-Dep...
R36S: • I Can't Believe This i...
GKD Pixel: • GKD Pixel Second-Look ...
TrimUI Smart: • The TrimUI Smart is No...
PowKiddy RGB30: • $90 and Amazing for Re...
TrimUI Smart Pro: • TrimUI Smart Pro: Anot...
PowKiddy X55: • The Best Retro Handhel...
PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3: • RGB10 Max 3 Review: Aw...
Retroid Pocket 2S: • Retroid Pocket 2S: The...
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:03 baby's first handheld
06:17 micro handhelds
09:28 enthusiast handhelds
14:22 streaming-friendly handhelds
18:10 most powerful handheld
20:15 my top picks
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  • @gilmanator01
    @gilmanator01Ай бұрын

    I’m not even looking to buy a new handheld at the moment, I just like your words magic man

  • @theMeshtar

    @theMeshtar

    Ай бұрын

    The way he says "plus", so smooth.

  • @sarahdaviscc

    @sarahdaviscc

    Ай бұрын

    You see a new RetroGameCorps video in your subscription list and you say "Yeah man, I want to do it".

  • @VideoGeek91

    @VideoGeek91

    Ай бұрын

    I know right. Just the way he breaks down the information. It's just so soothing and understandable.

  • @arunca190

    @arunca190

    Ай бұрын

    @@DroidLocks6971It was perfect til the new firmware. When it wakes from sleep, no sound. Have to reset. Hope they fix this. Don’t update if you haven’t.

  • @TheFTPchannel

    @TheFTPchannel

    Ай бұрын

    Same

  • @raigne86
    @raigne86Ай бұрын

    I know it has been said before, but I think it bears repeating: I really appreciate that your background for your videos is the drafting mat. Being able to immediately know how one device compares to another in terms of size even when they aren't on screen next to each other, uniformly across all of your videos is amazing.

  • @JesusKristov
    @JesusKristovАй бұрын

    I have a confession... I never grab a snack or drink when Russ tells me to.

  • @SamueltheTechnoKid2011

    @SamueltheTechnoKid2011

    10 күн бұрын

    YOU SHALL PAY FOR YOUR SINS.

  • @max-abobea

    @max-abobea

    7 күн бұрын

    Look at you, posting heresy

  • @HunnysPlaylists

    @HunnysPlaylists

    3 күн бұрын

    No need to anyways.

  • @6LVRDRGN

    @6LVRDRGN

    2 күн бұрын

    Definitely a rebel!

  • @ninjason57
    @ninjason57Ай бұрын

    I still remember when I bought the RG351mp end of 2021. Your videos were vital in my decision. We all appreciate you Russ.

  • @blairboling5482
    @blairboling5482Ай бұрын

    I have the OG Miyoo Mini. I love it. I do deliveries so it’s the perfect thing to play when I’m waiting for another delivery to come in. Very easy to take everywhere you go. I constantly always whip it out when I’m waiting in long lines.

  • @thehaymaker3660
    @thehaymaker3660Ай бұрын

    For someone new to emulation the Miyoo Mini Plus was perfect for me. Very easy to set up, tonnes of community support, and it's so cheap you can tinker with it and not care about making a mistake. I will end up moving on to a more powerful and comfortable device at some point, but I cant recommend it enough for newbies like myself.

  • @piercewiederecht5135

    @piercewiederecht5135

    Ай бұрын

    The Mini/Mini+ are just killer devices.

  • @toycoma98

    @toycoma98

    Ай бұрын

    I started with a MM+, there are so many custom buttons and dpads for it. I got a Retroid pocket 3+ recently for dreamcast, saturn, nds, n64, psp, vita, ps2, gamecube, wii.

  • @piercewiederecht5135

    @piercewiederecht5135

    Ай бұрын

    @@toycoma98 yeah I got the rp3+ when it first came out and now I’ve got a rp4 pro that I absolutely love.

  • @thehaymaker3660

    @thehaymaker3660

    Ай бұрын

    @@toycoma98 Sadly the custom buttons and d pads are a lot more difficult to acquire here in the UK. Some of the ones that Russ recommends have a shipping cost that's half the price of the console lol.

  • @nefariou5

    @nefariou5

    Ай бұрын

    i'm kinda hoping eventually we'll get a miyoo mini + 2 whilst all the anbernic devices are great, I just love my miyoo mini +

  • @MidNS
    @MidNSАй бұрын

    The Miyoo Mini + is such a joy to use, for vertical handhelds, easily my favorite of the current bunch

  • @VideoGeek91

    @VideoGeek91

    Ай бұрын

    I got mine in "atomic purple." Such a nice look!

  • @Guy_on_Youtube

    @Guy_on_Youtube

    Ай бұрын

    Ditto! I have a Miyoo Mini+ and a Rg35xxh and I barely use the latter

  • @zackjohnson3352

    @zackjohnson3352

    13 күн бұрын

    ​@@Guy_on_KZreadI know this comment is about a month old at this point, but I'm trying to decide between the miyoo mini plus and the RG35xxh. On one hand I absolutely love the look and compactness of the miyoo mini plus but am hung up on the potential of hooking the RG35xxh up to my tv to play on the big screen. I'm also wondering which OS you prefer?

  • @leonciogutierrezvii2405
    @leonciogutierrezvii2405Ай бұрын

    I appreciate your videos Russ, I just started on this handheld emulation hobby and I bought a RP4 pro just last week and I have no idea how to set it up and all, I just followed your videos and after a day or two I am already enjoying the device. Thank you so much for helping us with your content. 😃

  • @apeekintime

    @apeekintime

    Ай бұрын

    I did the same thing. Took me two days to get everything set up to my liking but now I'm ready to enjoy some of my favorite PS1 RPGs. Of course... I did all the work to set up a ton of my but I've just been playing games via the Xbox cloud and Steam Link on my RP4. The Xbox library is pretty deep with titles I've been meaning to play.

  • @S1nw1th1n
    @S1nw1th1nАй бұрын

    Your reviews are great giving real insights on the pros and cons for us, a real review channel unlike the ads filled channel where everything is best!

  • @kickazzdrummer666
    @kickazzdrummer666Ай бұрын

    Dude , thanks for the guide. As a 90's kid testing the waters on retro game emulations your video is very helpful.

  • @jaygray91
    @jaygray91Ай бұрын

    What a very timely video. I was just looking around for $100 or less handheld emulators for a few weeks now bouncing off your reviews and others, and from the sbc subreddit. Thanks for the video, and it seemed to reinforce my decision to go with a RP2S (when I have the money to spare outside of adulting spending).

  • @TrippyStack
    @TrippyStackАй бұрын

    I'm still satisfied with my old RG351V + Steam Deck + modded 3DS core, but I love your content and how your enthusiasm shines through when you talk about these devices, your passion is infectious. Keep up the good work!

  • @ComposerSyterious

    @ComposerSyterious

    Ай бұрын

    Same here, I have the R36S + Steam Deck and those are perfect for my use cases. I got started on my brother having a steam deck and convincing me to get into this stuff so I started with a Retroid Pocket 3+ which was a great entry for me, enough for me to get a 4 Pro which I thought I would never need to upgrade from… until I got a steam deck for $180, and it’s perfect 😭 but if I wanted to play games on the go, I am cheap, so I got the cheapest handheld I could get, and after Russ’s video on it, the R36S is also amazing for me. But yes, I still keep watching his vidoes because I’m both fascinated and also love Russ’s passion as well. I Appreciate your comment :)

  • @therandomers9276

    @therandomers9276

    Ай бұрын

    Lol I just brought a steam deck oled so excited to get one finally after watching russ' content for ages myself and I agree that his enthusiasm shines through every vid its actually what sold me on the deck in the end

  • @nickoldschoolrules52

    @nickoldschoolrules52

    Ай бұрын

    I really like my RG351V. It would be nice if it was more powerful to play more Saturn N64 and Dreamcast but I mostly play up to PlayStation anyway.

  • @nickbaker6644

    @nickbaker6644

    Ай бұрын

    I love my RG351v as well

  • @apeekintime

    @apeekintime

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@therandomers9276 I have been tempted to get a Steam Deck (well I actually got one of the very first batch released but decided to flip it). Rumors are really heating up on some new Steam Decks in 2024 and I think I'll hold out to see how that goes. The Retroid 4 pro as me pretty well covered with Steam Link and Xbox Cloud gaming until I have a full fat portable computer. When I don't have good internet I still have my library of older games to work through. Installed a ton of my favorite childhood RPGs but need to actually play them :P.

  • @johnhurley8918
    @johnhurley8918Ай бұрын

    This is basically the perfect video for where I'm at now. I was already leaning towards the retroid 2s, but this video basically cemented it for me. "Power Hungry" perfectly describes what I'm looking for.

  • @Willow_fish

    @Willow_fish

    10 күн бұрын

    Same, honestly. I was planning to just get the RG35XX H but now I'm leaning heavy toward the Retroid 2. I don't think I can pass up the ability to play RE: Zero or Luigi's Mansion on the go.

  • @TitanCatX
    @TitanCatXАй бұрын

    Been wanting to play retro Pokemon games from GBA and NDS. Because of this channel, I pulled the trigger on RG35XX H. Thank you so much, keep it up!

  • @gravitybeetle9593

    @gravitybeetle9593

    Ай бұрын

    Why dont ya buy a phone controller and obtain a bunch of roms to play on your phone

  • @TitanCatX

    @TitanCatX

    Ай бұрын

    @@gravitybeetle9593 thinking about it! Apparently I was not able to run my favorite PSP/3DS games properly (I'm on Batocera OS). Will probably do that when I do a phone upgrade. Otherwise, I'm happy with the purchase!

  • @gravitybeetle9593

    @gravitybeetle9593

    Ай бұрын

    ​ @TitanCatX I mean, its your choice and if it gives you happiness then its fine! But i think that, in the long term, buying a mid tier phone (around 200 bux) and a phone controller (they are pretty expensive, around 50 to 90 bux) you could be set. My xiaomi 12 lite can run even some switch games perfecly, so maybie it could be a W. Just try to do your research before you buy something, i boght the razer kishi cuz it was my first time buying a phone controller and now im not THAT happy with it. I could have perfecly boght a phone holder for an xbox controller and saved 40 bux. But yea

  • @creechrfeechr8094
    @creechrfeechr8094Ай бұрын

    Still on the RG351P lol and loving it, but your videos are always enjoyable and it's great to see newer devices.

  • @sydeshowjoe1583
    @sydeshowjoe1583Ай бұрын

    Bravo Zulu Russ on another great run down of handhelds that help us narrow things down. I think the retroid 2S will replace my RGB30. I too have come across wonky charging and batt drain on it.

  • @kaitojim321
    @kaitojim32126 күн бұрын

    Thanks for your video, I just got myself a RG35XX H today, and I think it worth every penny I spent.

  • @Golden_Deus
    @Golden_DeusАй бұрын

    Much appreciated for this Russ! Been getting my friends into this, with one of them having a Miyoo Mini+ and the other looking into the RG35XH (im not gonna call it the XX H, too much of a mouthful). Meanwhile, I'm loving my RGB30 + Modded 3DS combo for traveling on the go! SNES and NES games on the RGB30 are just a dream and the Gameboy line + Pico 8 is just perfect on this thing!

  • @Subjosue
    @SubjosueАй бұрын

    Amazing content, as always! Kudos from Puerto Rico, Russ 🇵🇷💪🏽

  • @Diggy22
    @Diggy22Ай бұрын

    Great to see the Miyoo Mini Plus still getting so much love. After 6 months, my Mini Plus is still my go-to device for gaming on the go. I recently ended up in the hospital for just under a week, and as I was checking my backpack to see what I had packed in that could keep me occupied, I found my Miyoo Mini Plus conveniently tucked in one of my side pockets. It was a great long-term cure for boredom. Also, I’m glad to see the TrimUI Smart Pro getting recommended too. I know it gets flak for its nubby joysticks and L2 and R2 trigger buttons, but as a fighting game enthusiast, it’s the perfect handheld for me, especially with how many arcade fighting games I can play with Final Burn Neo. And the battery life is amazing. I only have to charge it up once a week with the way I play it.

  • @SnakeEyes327
    @SnakeEyes327Ай бұрын

    I've been looking into getting one of these for myself, so this video is super timely.

  • @BlakeBickerstaff
    @BlakeBickerstaffАй бұрын

    I've had the Retroid Pocket 2+ for a couple of years now and I still love it. Can't go wrong with Retroids

  • @Tydwhitey
    @Tydwhitey12 күн бұрын

    I'm new to all of this and really really appreciate your videos. I probably should have watched this one first but I'm no less glad I found it.

  • @QuietMisdreavus
    @QuietMisdreavusАй бұрын

    I'm super interested to see your follow-up video about the Trimui Smart Pro. That device looks really slick, and hearing that there's rumblings of community firmware makes it super intriguing. Thanks for the video!

  • @SilverKnight16
    @SilverKnight1625 күн бұрын

    Okay, I'm giving you a like purely for the category names. It is pure gold.

  • @Cloud28693
    @Cloud28693Ай бұрын

    The RP2S is so good in price, performance and overall quality that since August 2023 I am really struggling to find any worthy upgrade. I hope a 3:2 screen device with better performance than the RP2S and the same quality will come out: that would be a dream!

  • @thatguy00271
    @thatguy00271Ай бұрын

    Trimui Smart Pro is so underrated. The design is sleek and premium

  • @wizzel22

    @wizzel22

    Ай бұрын

    ...aaaand colored LED's, 13sec. Boot Time, Load/Save System, Portmaster and clicky D-Pad and Buttons, Rumble Motor. Yeah, it's pretty unique.

  • @Mantenner

    @Mantenner

    Ай бұрын

    If it had wifi it would be perfect

  • @jbnetosilva

    @jbnetosilva

    Ай бұрын

    @@Mantenner But it does have wifi and bluetooth.

  • @Mantenner

    @Mantenner

    Ай бұрын

    @@jbnetosilva oh....well that changes things! For some reason I thought it didn't!

  • @SomeDudeOnTheTube

    @SomeDudeOnTheTube

    Ай бұрын

    Torn between this and the rgb10 max3.

  • @tonyrosario1940
    @tonyrosario1940Ай бұрын

    Great video, Russ, I was waiting for a video just like this!

  • @crystal_is_cozy
    @crystal_is_cozyАй бұрын

    Okay, finally finished watching this video, and I’m happy that I own (and LOVE) all the top picks 😊

  • @juanahrw4162
    @juanahrw4162Ай бұрын

    Man how are you so good at making videos? All of them are excellent!

  • @RetroGamesCity
    @RetroGamesCityАй бұрын

    It's really amazing what beautiful handhelds there have been in recent years. It's amazing how many there were. You can't keep up with that at all. Thank you showing of these retro handhelds. Greetings from RetroGameCity 🤗☺

  • @thatzaliasguy
    @thatzaliasguyАй бұрын

    One metric I wish you also reviewed on, was *_Battery Life_*

  • @TheCoolDave

    @TheCoolDave

    Ай бұрын

    Yea, this one is critical for pocketable devices....

  • @angelcloud6576
    @angelcloud6576Ай бұрын

    You are the reason why i got into the hobby besides been a gamer all my life but cause of you i had bought some many emulation handhelds i have more than 15 now is crazy love them and love your videos please keep making them thanks 👍

  • @user-hj1ms6jf9m

    @user-hj1ms6jf9m

    Ай бұрын

    я тоже! давай дружить чувак пс: путин черт!

  • @jonathonearl482
    @jonathonearl482Ай бұрын

    I should be receiving my Gray Edition ANBERNIC Arc-D this week. Can't wait!

  • @user-ee6hq1sj3q
    @user-ee6hq1sj3qАй бұрын

    I can't tell how big they are without a block of dairygold for comparsion!

  • @DragonDreamVNY

    @DragonDreamVNY

    Ай бұрын

    We need to send some KerryGold to Hawaii 🇮🇪🥛🐄❤

  • @ZyneNull
    @ZyneNullАй бұрын

    Just ordered my RG35XX H can’t wait

  • @tomawey2141
    @tomawey2141Ай бұрын

    Bought the Anbernic RG35XX H directly from the manufacter. Great deal, and system

  • @heymarton
    @heymartonАй бұрын

    I got a couple of these! RG35XX-H has a rock solid build quality. I got the Plus too, the battery and the shoulder buttons are just rattling around in the body. I really love muOS on these devices. On the Powkiddy side, I really want to like my RGB30 but the dpad is very creaky and the battery indicator is pretty much unusable. Still the best for PICO-8. The X55 is a bit nicer but the CFW development is uncertain at the moment. I have a bug with latest JELOS where audio breaks every time I put it in sleep mode. My favorite is the RG505 right now, it's even cheaper than the RP2S from Aliexpress. I actually prefer Android for the great sleep mode and Bluetooth audio. Also takes charge from a type C charger no problem. I also keep an RG Nano with me all the time, does what it's supposed to do pretty well. So my favorites: RG Nano, RG35XX-H, RG505

  • @TheRiverintheRoad

    @TheRiverintheRoad

    Ай бұрын

    You put Gamma OS and it has amazing battery life

  • @Baumie11
    @Baumie11Ай бұрын

    I love these videos. The devices I don’t have I ask for as gifts for my birthday/Christmas 😄

  • @justolieman623
    @justolieman623Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your video's. My last gba died 2 years ago. I like playing handhelds when i'm on holyday. I found your channel a few weeks ago and really like these handhelds. My RG35XX H arrived yesterday and wow. This is so much cooler then a game boy with 15 games 😂 Even the included sd card has more then 90% of the games I played growing up.

  • @REVOLVERE
    @REVOLVEREАй бұрын

    I started off with the 35XX. It literally fell apart on me from general use. Switched to the Miyoo Mini/MM+. Still love those devices but they make my hands cramped. Finally I switched to the RP2SM and it's my favorite handheld so far. I even had the 405m before this and once again, a product from Anbernic was falling apart on me from normal use.

  • @toasty4000000
    @toasty4000000Ай бұрын

    Thank you for saying "grab a snack and drink" at the beginning of these because I usually don't unless you remind me and it's nice to snack and drink while watching! lol

  • @gabrieldecian1182
    @gabrieldecian1182Ай бұрын

    I live in Brazil, so the $99 price of the Retroid suddenly becomes $200 (I’m not kidding, taxes here are something to be aware of).

  • @OperaVanDubels

    @OperaVanDubels

    Ай бұрын

    Gotta buy it when you go overseas

  • @MattPin

    @MattPin

    Ай бұрын

    For context: Aliexpress and major chinese e-commerce sites in brazil now charge the mandatory 60-80% taxes for importing, its insane.

  • @dratinijoga

    @dratinijoga

    Ай бұрын

    Uma dica: quando vc procurar esses consoles no aliexpress, escolhe "envio do brasil" na barra da esquerda. O frete é ironicamente caro, mas você não paga a taxa.

  • @scareycarey0135

    @scareycarey0135

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah it was 160 for me here in Canada. I have barely played it since I got it, but it’s super nice. I had the 35xx and 35xx+ and I’m very glad I went with the RP2s.

  • @giuliano.

    @giuliano.

    Ай бұрын

    We also get hit with humongous taxes here in Argentina 😢

  • @tystan5903
    @tystan5903Ай бұрын

    I got my son an r36s and he's been loving it

  • @dlonegunman
    @dlonegunmanАй бұрын

    It’s a Great feeling to take your personal arcade with you. Enjoy your Retro trip wherever you go. ☝🏻🤓🕹️

  • @SpiderPopo2001
    @SpiderPopo2001Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! Now I know the best option for what I was looking for. Thanks again.

  • @Logical
    @LogicalАй бұрын

    I'm about to buy my first because I'm enticed by the R36S because it's such bang for buck. But now I'm thinking it's more fun to buy a better one. So next was the rgxx35 plus, but no joysticks. So now im looking at the rg35xx h.

  • @stephenking5370
    @stephenking5370Ай бұрын

    fantastic video....as always. been meaning to pick one of these up, and this certainly helped.

  • @jamesreviewtv
    @jamesreviewtv21 күн бұрын

    Nice video as always! RG35XX H is still my favorite! The form factor is a winner for me. Horizontal all de wae.

  • @jamessoth1479
    @jamessoth1479Ай бұрын

    very excited for the upcoming clamshell devices!

  • @rafael_1912
    @rafael_1912Ай бұрын

    My trimui smart pro arrives tomorrow!! Cant wait :)

  • @Bread-fl8vm

    @Bread-fl8vm

    21 күн бұрын

    How are you liking it? I'm eyeing it too!

  • @rafael_1912

    @rafael_1912

    20 күн бұрын

    @@Bread-fl8vm im very happy with it. Mostly playing gba games. I must say that it doesnt play many psp games smoothly but i’m happy with its performance for the price. Looking forward to using some custom software as the default one is a bit clunky but its fine

  • @RetroVGs
    @RetroVGsАй бұрын

    I bought the RP2s first and then bought 2 Anbernic 35xxh devices. Each have a couple advantages/disadvantages but no one can go wrong with either, I love them both! I didn't think I wanted the grip for the 2s but it feels SO MUCH better to be playing.

  • @wills2652
    @wills2652Ай бұрын

    Im happy with my Miyoo Mini + and my switch! Great video!

  • @user-hj2mo6nv8d
    @user-hj2mo6nv8dАй бұрын

    I was hoping you would make a video like this soon. Thanks man. It's getting confusing out there picking the right handheld.

  • @VerlixStone
    @VerlixStoneАй бұрын

    The miyoo mini was my end-game, and then they made it better when releasing the plus version. It is now perfect in every single way and I personally think nothing is ever going to beat it

  • @HarryVerolme

    @HarryVerolme

    Ай бұрын

    What's the battery like?

  • @VerlixStone

    @VerlixStone

    Ай бұрын

    @@HarryVerolme For GBA games easily 6+ hours on a single full charge. PS1 3hrs this also depends on if it is a full 3D title or not. NeoGeo can be a bit more intense but again it depends on the title but 3hrs+ for sure. Anything lower spec then what I mentioned can easily get you some more. If you leave your house on a full charge you have nothing to worry about. You literally have access to most of the greatest handled titles to ever exist in your pocket with an absolutely beautiful screen. And if the Plus ends up being too big for your taste the Mini version is still fantastic more so if you just want to play GBA games as those mainly just use the front facing buttons. The biggest issue with the non plus version of the Mini is that the trigger buttons are very unconformable to use for long periods of time so heavy action games are not the best on it, but RPG's are perfect. I personally have one of each since I love it so much, but the Plus overall is the best pick because its feature list is much greater with the addition of Wifi.

  • @HarryVerolme

    @HarryVerolme

    Ай бұрын

    @@VerlixStone Thanks! Really appreciate the elaborate answer. I think I'll get the Plus at some point. Would love to show my son the old Pokemon games I grew up playing.

  • @VerlixStone

    @VerlixStone

    Ай бұрын

    @@HarryVerolme Happy to help! Also, when you do take the dive make sure you check this channels guide on how to setup Onion OS for the Mini Plus. By far the best OS to run on it as it makes organizing and pickup & play where you last left off a breeze. Old Pokemon titles also look great on this screen, the colors pop beautifully! Your kid is gonna have a great experience on it, much better than we both had back in our day for sure.

  • @nevertellmethaoddz8581
    @nevertellmethaoddz8581Ай бұрын

    You are the best in the retro handheld game. Loving my RG35XX+ so far. All I need now is a device that will play NGC and PS2 flawlessly that I can connect to my TV. I know some devices can already do that but I’m waiting one more generation to be safe

  • @przemekg9045

    @przemekg9045

    Ай бұрын

    Odin 2 is what you are looking for.

  • @bipbop3121

    @bipbop3121

    Ай бұрын

    @@przemekg9045 maybe wants more ergo or smaller. although, I suppose most are more hoping for price drop. Instead of price drops, the manufacturers this year are going for features and such.

  • @EnbyFish
    @EnbyFishАй бұрын

    My Miyoo Mini Plus is really fun to play GBA games on. All the Sonic and Pokemon games I played as a kid have been awesome to relive when I’m in the waiting room for stuff like the dentist or doctor

  • @thehaymaker3660

    @thehaymaker3660

    Ай бұрын

    It's oddly a real compliment puller as well.

  • @toycoma98

    @toycoma98

    Ай бұрын

    I play Taekwondo SNES on my MM+ when i'm in line at the post office.

  • @Stafa64
    @Stafa64Ай бұрын

    Love this video. I was curious on which chipset is best for retro games and then you bust out the retroid at the end 😂

  • @leonardomartinez3342
    @leonardomartinez3342Ай бұрын

    I love your vids so much they’re so helpful and in depth.

  • @deadweight4887
    @deadweight4887Ай бұрын

    I live in Brazil and bought a Miyoo Mini Plus because it's affordable and reminds me of the Game Boy I used to have when I was younger. I'm very happy with the device, it's very easy to use and OnionOS has a bunch of features, love it.

  • @3up3rn0va
    @3up3rn0vaАй бұрын

    I have played around with the Anbernic 35xx and it was really fun! Ever since the Steamdeck I’ve been more into handheld gaming it’s changed my habits for the gaming worse lol. Handhelds around this price point are so cool and might even make great gifts for people. They’re in expensive and are fun of on long road trips. Gotten through quite a few old rpgs I’ve been meaning to play.

  • @AnthonyYouTubes

    @AnthonyYouTubes

    Ай бұрын

    Which RPGS did you play through?

  • @3up3rn0va

    @3up3rn0va

    Ай бұрын

    @@AnthonyKZreads I play a lot of the ogs like final fantasy 1&2, Chrono Trigger etc. And of course Pokemon rom hacks. They run amazingly in that thing.

  • @MontagnaD
    @MontagnaDАй бұрын

    luv your vids, I'm rocking a Miyoo Mini Plus now and it's quite a nice handheld

  • @colophus1735
    @colophus17352 күн бұрын

    Love your stuff brother, thank you.

  • @hands_on_cards
    @hands_on_cardsАй бұрын

    Bought my 35xx H for $42 on aliexpress and im glad i did i love this device minus the shoulder buttons.

  • @TheWarrrenator
    @TheWarrrenatorАй бұрын

    After watching your video on the Trimui smart pro and a few others, I decided to purchase it. I love the little nipple analog sticks but you are correct, the sensitivity is wonky. I also bought a custom printed holder from a shop on Etsy which makes it much more comfortable. I haven’t done any updates yet so I am looking forward to your update video, but I am kinda Linux savvy which is one of the plusses for me. Thanks Russ!

  • @Tepig_V
    @Tepig_VАй бұрын

    Great video as always Russ!

  • @skyMcWeeds
    @skyMcWeedsАй бұрын

    Never clicked on a video so fast. This will come in handy for a great gift to someone

  • @briandipierro8865
    @briandipierro8865Ай бұрын

    Oh hey! The TrimUI Smart Pro can stream stuff from your pc now too. So many good upgrades to it. I cant wait to get mine.

  • @sebastianibanez7219
    @sebastianibanez7219Ай бұрын

    Hey russ, sending good vibes. Love your videos🧉

  • @Youtubeguy12
    @Youtubeguy12Ай бұрын

    I love it, you should make a percentage from these companies. you push so many people their way, and more than likely give them so many sales. You should make a handheld line yourself and check all your boxes in what you like. I’d buy it.

  • @richardkorsak4436
    @richardkorsak4436Ай бұрын

    great videos, thanks for all the help on the products

  • @calculateddeclination5534
    @calculateddeclination5534Ай бұрын

    My favorite emulator handheld is the rg405m. It has changed my life lol. I can play everything that I want while still being able to fit it in my pocket. It's so sleek, sexy, decently powerful and very portable/pocketable. I love in line shoulder buttons so that has never been an issue with me.

  • @RaphaelClancy
    @RaphaelClancyАй бұрын

    Thanks for the great reviews!

  • @ehrown
    @ehrownАй бұрын

    Trimui Smart Pro 1.0.4 update was awesome. :3 I can't wait further updates for improve more.

  • @95BlockCaptain
    @95BlockCaptainАй бұрын

    big fan here from hawaii. your emudeck guide for android was super helpful for my s24. emulation has been great with my razer kishi

  • @MaXLebel
    @MaXLebelАй бұрын

    Imma wait a hot second to see how those clamshells come out, but the gkd pixel is getting more appealing everytime I look at it. Btw this was a really good video, I think this approach to recommendations based on the type of user you are get you a more holistic consideration of your needs as well as a more precise recommendation.

  • @user-s8jb3qb6y

    @user-s8jb3qb6y

    Ай бұрын

    Gkd pixel is smaller than a Miyoo Mini OG and if the latter is tiny, the former is just micro 😂 A bigger (maybe somewhere between Mini OG and Mini Plus size) in metal and plastic would sell truckloads. Not sure how pixel is still gkd's only such device tbf

  • @Space_Ducck
    @Space_DucckАй бұрын

    Recently bought a RG35XXH and at first I was kinda skeptical about the device since, I really like the Miyoo mini + with onion os. After dabbling with my RG35XXH and installing MuOs, I fell in love with the RG35XH and enjoy it.

  • @gamevideos7670
    @gamevideos7670Ай бұрын

    Great video Russ! This actually really helped give me more reason to buy the Anbernic bla bla bla H

  • @AaronThePony
    @AaronThePonyАй бұрын

    Got my RG35XX H for $25 from Tiktok shop, came with everything and a carry case, def recommend looking for those deals. I already have a RG556, X55, and some other handhelds, but for $35 or less which is a common deal for the RG35XX H its def a great portable pickup.

  • @ToyKeeper
    @ToyKeeperАй бұрын

    I just got my "wee baby" device yesterday, a RG35XX-H, for $51. Got acmeplus's bato fork onto it, and still setting things up... but it seems like it'll be great for light gaming. I love being able to ssh in and rsync files between different retro devices over wifi. Longer sessions still need something more comfortable though, like a full controller and TV.

  • @lazyhominid
    @lazyhominidАй бұрын

    I got a XU-10, and I run JELOS on it. It's a perfect baby's first handheld. The D pad is amazing, and it handily runs everything I want. I do want a pocket system as well, so looking at that.

  • @jasonviande5053
    @jasonviande5053Ай бұрын

    I fretted over this decision for weeks until pulling the trigger on the ARC S. I wanted something comfortable and unique while also playing what I want (up to PSX), but most important I don't want analog sticks getting in the way. And so far (with The RA as CFW) it is amazing

  • @joelgrebinsilvestri
    @joelgrebinsilvestriАй бұрын

    i have Anbernick RG35XX PLUS and i love it ! very good console

  • @flexoo7
    @flexoo7Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your work. Ended up ordering myself Triumui Smart Pro. In my experience devices that are premium for their price in everything but software but are being improved over time by both creators and community are usually ending up as the best pick in the long run. Investing in a newer, less popular than the usual suspects company feels right, too, and it does look like they want to improve their devices even post-launch instead of dishing out "plus" versions every four months. More competition is always better for both the consumer and for the niche.

  • @davedavenport8673
    @davedavenport8673Ай бұрын

    I got the X55 a couple weeks ago and love it. Coming from MM+, it is more comfortable and bigger screen for my old eyes. Haven’t tried streaming yet, but will check that out. Got it for $69 in the latest aliexpress anniversary sale. Seems the community doesn’t care as much for this device, but I think it is great.

  • @kennethd4958
    @kennethd4958Ай бұрын

    My go to right now is my RGB30. The screen on it is just perfection for arcade and older consoles. For PS2 and GC I'll grab my Odin.

  • @10devongard
    @10devongardАй бұрын

    I never get excited like this about any other channel upload.😂

  • @KonnorwithaKay
    @KonnorwithaKayАй бұрын

    My 3 system setup is my emulation dream come true. For mobility and most retro consoles I rock the Ambernic 405m, 3DS is my old XL fully jailbroken, and then for more powerful retros or GameCube and PS2 game nights I adore my steam deck!

  • @OgbWinter
    @OgbWinterАй бұрын

    Great video. Cannot wait for the Trimui Smart Pro video. Please put a link to your website with it as well!

  • @bigstabby
    @bigstabbyАй бұрын

    Love the different categories. As someone that just bought the RP4P, I was just thinking about what different types of handhelds to get and why.

  • @darren591
    @darren591Ай бұрын

    This is crazy. My RGB30 started playing up just this afternoon and I find myself wondering whether I should get a replacement or something else. Russ saves the day yet again.

  • @tdome3000

    @tdome3000

    Ай бұрын

    What issues do you have with it?

  • @thiagoaraujos

    @thiagoaraujos

    Ай бұрын

    That is a quirky device that I love. Let me know what problems you have. Maybe I'd be able to help

  • @darren591

    @darren591

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@tdome3000 updated arkos and sound completely stopped working. tried a few fixes and even a fresh install on a different SD card and still couldn't get sound back. Jelos on the other hand works fine. No idea what's going on but I much prefer arkos so I'm honestly considering getting a new RGB30.

  • @darren591

    @darren591

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@thiagoaraujossee my other comment. I already asked the Dev on discord and he said he didn't know what I can do

  • @tdome3000

    @tdome3000

    Ай бұрын

    @@darren591 I also had ArkOS for a few weeks but it sucks.

  • @toycoma98
    @toycoma98Ай бұрын

    I love my Miyoo mini plus and Retroid Pocket 3+.

  • @corygraham5399
    @corygraham53999 сағат бұрын

    Ended up going for the rgb30, and this video helped me decide. I plan to only play snes, gbc, and gba. The 720 screen sounds great! I'm thinking this will hold me over until the rg cube.

  • @JLa748
    @JLa748Ай бұрын

    Awesome retro digest under and around 100. Will next tier(s) be coming? I own trimui smart and miyoo mini+ largely due to your recs and have been enjoying them very much. Thanks Russ.

  • @Chris-xh9dq
    @Chris-xh9dqАй бұрын

    Thanks Russ for what you do. You helped me introduce a lot of folks in my unit to the wonders of retro gaming! Keep up the hard work.

  • @LordDemonos
    @LordDemonosАй бұрын

    I love my Funkey S so much I might buy another. Helps me get through older JRPGs.

  • @lucidx88
    @lucidx88Ай бұрын

    I keep on going back to the RGB30. the 1:1 aspect ratio 720x720 crisp screen is just perfect for retro gaming. I seriously wish some company made a clone with better quality control. I would snatch it up super quick.

  • @x-ray3749

    @x-ray3749

    Ай бұрын

    Same. When the R36S came out, I was going back and forth between it and the RGB30. Now I’m hung up on the RG35XX-H and the RGB30. If someone would merge the RGB30’s screen with the RG35XX-H’s form factor and button/grip quality, it would be perfect

  • @jeffb8874
    @jeffb8874Ай бұрын

    Thanks this is the video I needed 👍

  • @adriancharles
    @adriancharlesАй бұрын

    Yes! I love your list videos.

  • @SlakOffs
    @SlakOffsАй бұрын

    My dream pocket handheld is a 2s with a bigger screen and tiny bezels... someday it will come...

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