A couple updates: - I filmed more USB charging footage but forgot to include it! The charging experience is the same as always -- USB-A to C cables will work, C-to-C cables may work if you use a (non-PD) charger, and some lower PD chargers may work but most won't. Anbernic really needs to add the proper resistors to their board to standardize the charging process. - You can play HDMI with the shell closed but the device needs to be plugged into power at the same time. Shoutout to The Phawx for figuring that out! - I said "3.3x integer scale" etc in my scaling/screen section, but that's not correct, I should have just said "3.3x scale". Please don't be mad.

@xXSuperGXxx

Ай бұрын

You have stuff like 2.7x integer scale on the screen too... This is surely also in error?

@RetroGameCorps

Ай бұрын

@@xXSuperGXxx yes I was referring to all of those figures, and used 3.3x as the example.

@Xirtamani

Ай бұрын

Something else to add maybe: Batocera runs on the RG35XX Plus/H, so it should run here too and it can use bluetooth audio. Also, what actual resolution the HDMI is using would be a useful info. Aspect ratio correction can also be done via the Screen/TV settings (screen sometimes, TV usually)

@kenkwok83

Ай бұрын

and here I thought muos is minUI in short form lol

@pakudesu

Ай бұрын

So about the charging... will it damage the device if I use my 45w Ikea plug with my 100w USB-C to C Anker cable or will it just not charge at all?

It's my first "Gameboy". I'm 53 years old and am so excited waiting for my order like a little kid!!!!

@PongbyAtari

Ай бұрын

This 63 year old can't wait either really looking forward to this one. Not my first Gameboy bought the original SP back when it launched 😊

@MrFernand0007

Ай бұрын

same here with 101 y/o

@jinstinky501

Ай бұрын

Almost 50 and I would grab one were it not for the shaky shoulder buttons.

@georgehancock2307

Ай бұрын

Replace the microsd card...the one the comes with it will fail

@brandonnazelrodt2819

Ай бұрын

Goodluck getting the games lol

This is the thing that will fill that empty hole in my heart

@imsteevin

Ай бұрын

I got 2 so I'm going to be happier than ever

@magic3383

Ай бұрын

My granny told me that hole in my heart needs Jesus.

@Deathscythe91

Ай бұрын

until the battery explodes and you have a new hole

@FlatEarthDisciple

Ай бұрын

What? That's not Jesus Christ. lol

@JeffreyGrubb

Ай бұрын

​@@FlatEarthDiscipleGBA SP was absolutely Jesus

Time to watch this entire reveiw after already ordering one

@RigardKruger

Ай бұрын

Haha exactly for me!

@Drivenby

Ай бұрын

Yeah I like to pretend I’m making an “informed “ choice lol

@nirgunawish

Ай бұрын

i'm so glad i nabbed one i only had a v90 before this

@Beteroni

Ай бұрын

H5

@taratantara

Ай бұрын

same here 😅

Etsy modders about to blow up with customization options for this 🎉

@brucieplays3720

Ай бұрын

Etsy modders about to charge $30 for a sticker.

@korbiniankohl7961

Ай бұрын

I hope someone makes the tribal/tattoo look for that device!

@Surai00

Ай бұрын

Your comment made it to the recent email from Anbernic. I personally hope this is true. I'll be modding mine to solve the little issues.

Gonna have to find an early 2000's cool tribal sticker for my silver one to match the SP I used to have.

@jimmyconte2009

Ай бұрын

Etsy will definitely have these in the next few weeks specifically for this device 😂

@RyanBounedara

Ай бұрын

gonna slap a Famous Stars and Straps sticker onto it to completely ruin it 😂

@CurrySoSpicy

Ай бұрын

@@RyanBounedaramine was an “I voted” oval sticker my mom gave me when she came home from the polls.

@joseph011296

Ай бұрын

The Mario Ad for that is the best. Love that it came with a download for an exclusive Winamp Skin!

@CupOfNoodlesMusic

Ай бұрын

accurate lol!!! freal, every other silver one had that, I swear XD

A perfect option for shutting the device would be putting it to sleep with a delayed shut-off. So, if I close the device, it goes to sleep, and if it stays closed for 5 minutes, it turns off, then we can adjust the time frame it stays in sleep before turning off. That way it won't drain the battery too much in sleep, but if I want to close it just for five, ten, or thirty minutes, then when I pick it back up I don't have to wait 20 minutes for it to boot up each time.

@RetroGameCorps

Ай бұрын

That would be a nice feature!

@nefariou5

Ай бұрын

"I don't have to wait 20 minutes for it to boot up each time." the boot is 20 seconds, not 20 minutes. I'm sure you probably meant seconds, but just in case, 20 seconds is not nearly as bad a wait as 20 mins!

@godminnette2

Ай бұрын

@@nefariou5 that was a typo lol, imagine if it was 20 minutes!

@fryke

Ай бұрын

MinUI just added that feature. It saves and shuts down after about 2 minutes, though. But closing the lid first puts it to sleep. Nice.

@godminnette2

Ай бұрын

@@fryke 2 minutes is probably too soon; hopefully it can be adjusted! I'd set it to 30m, I think.

At 8:20 I was the one that commented on your original video about the clapping sound of the GBA SP. Thanks for listening to my comment!!

@RetroGameCorps

Ай бұрын

You bet!

@Jan-nk2dg

Ай бұрын

@@RetroGameCorps To be fair, you were comparing it to an aftermarket SP case/buttons which are indeed a bit different than the OG shells.

I honestly didn't think about customizing it with a sticker but now I 100% gotta do it. I think I need the smokey black version for this reason alone!

@RetroGameCorps

Ай бұрын

You are now obligated, my friend.

@timseyer6769

21 күн бұрын

I would like a perfect sized retro game corps logo to print out. I guess I could make one myself but a) I suck at Photoshop and b) I would feel much better with the logos owners consent :)

This channel has every "feel" of a channel that should have north of 1million subs. From production value to overall presentation, I'm always doing a double-take at the sub count with shock and awe that I'm not seeing 1.5million subscribers. I love this channel. You'll get there, though!

I ordered 3 of these on launch day haha One for me to tinker with, and the other 2 will be gifts later in the year to my nephews once a good CFW and other kinks are sorted out.

@NukeBomB3000

Ай бұрын

Would have loved to do the same but anbernic takes 12 PER unit for shipping to europe.

@joepage5000

Ай бұрын

Top notch uncle ❤

@christopherstonehill3445

Ай бұрын

@@joepage5000 OH!...how I would love to do the same, for my nephews, but my sister REALLY doesn't want me to...so I will respect that. Did get to have a session with the older one (14) when I visited them (in another country) for the first time in far too long last October. My rp3+ connected to a TV. 2 Bluetooth controllers. Amongst other games we played quite a bit of Streets of Rage...2?...or was it 3?...Shock Troopers, Xeno Crisis...and then he enjoyed some driving games. THAT was very fun!

@xsrplayerx

Ай бұрын

@@NukeBomB3000 Plus a lot of taxes :(

The first handheld that was truly mine (not borrowed, not a hand-me-down) was the GBA SP so I have a soft spot for it. I've bought an RG351P years ago to scratch that GBA itch, but I think I finally found a successor!

@kakacech

28 күн бұрын

What is hand me down?

@natthimlen2005

22 күн бұрын

​​@@kakacech When a person gifts you something they used to own.

@kakacech

22 күн бұрын

@@natthimlen2005 Thanks brother. Man, whenever we have too many options it gets tastless. Real GBA hardware felt way nicer to play

Got mine yesterday, loving it with MinUI, which has just added the perfect lid-action. It goes to sleep when you close the lid. If you open it within about 2 minutes, it'll be right back. If you let it sleep for longer than that, it saves its state and shuts down. That's perfection. I only miss two things in MinUI: The quick switcher from OnionOS, and a Favorites list. I guess I'll use the recently played list for that, but Favorites would be better.

I just ordered a Smokey black one. I’m stoked! I used to have a red SP. so when I see a solid red I’m gonna get that as well. Phenomenal delivery of information 🤟

I was lowkey having anxiety listening to the comparison between shutting the clamshells lmao

@vasileny.6374

Ай бұрын

Wait till you remember we're riding on a space rock towards oblivion

@eddiedevereoxford4995

Ай бұрын

lol

@TC-iv7dn

Ай бұрын

lol​@@vasileny.6374

The most important thing for me is that they fix the sleep when you close the lid. That's like 90% of the appeal for me.

GBA is probably my favourite retro console to play, and I never got to have an SP so this was an insta-buy for me! Seeing a more in-depth review really confirms I'm going to love this thing. I absolutely cannot wait for it to arrive.

@DARTHDANSAN

14 күн бұрын

How are you likely it ?

@kazzerism

14 күн бұрын

@@DARTHDANSAN It's great! Highly recommend it if you love GBA games, I enjoy playing native Pico 8 on it too.

Thanks Russ. I found that to be a particularly good review today - maybe because I ordered one already and you got into all the areas I'm curious about. Thanks for the work you put into these.

Always so thorough! Thanks for the review, got mine ordered! 🤙🏽

I still have my childhood SP. It’s been upgraded with an IPS screen and expanded with an Everdrive Mini, but is otherwise the same handheld I’ve had for decades. Others have come and gone but I keep finding myself going back to the SP, if only for the clamshell design and perfect controls. I’m super excited to try this out and hopefully the emulation is good enough for it to finally replace my SP with something almost as compact but much more capable. Thanks for the review!

Very good work of Anbernic, this time, all features like the shut down and button combination for certain features really confirms they've put good work to it. I went with the H due to the horizontal form factor but I really appreciate what they did with th SP. Lets hope they'll continue with the work and bring us more excitement with their future consoles❤ Also kudos for you Russ featuring other hard working content creators in the video, as always, the support in the community is wholesome and will bring more people into the hobby ❤

You sold me man. I'm picking up the blue version! Thanks for amazing reviews brother.

Thanks for the video! Mine is arriving soon, and thanks Spawn Wave for linking your video 😊

I like that you're always clear that you have a bias for horizontal handhelds for me I have a bias towards vertical I have loved my 35xx to death as well as my 405v.

The RG35XX-H is still the best version of the RG35XX line because of the L-stick and R-stick. Playing Super Mario 64 DS or Animal Crossing: Wild World with the sticks is awesome. Within Drastic, you can program the L stick for movement and the R-stick (and click) for the stylus. And the horizontal layout means that your fingers don't overlap while holding the device. I like this new SP form (although it's a chonker), but the nostalgia alone doesn't overcome its limitations.

I've got an Odin 2 but ordered one of these because? I don't need a reason. I just want one.

@3godzilla3

Ай бұрын

Same here!! Odin 2 freaking rocks, but this thing is just too cool to pass up, haha

@marcwilliams9824

Ай бұрын

Plus I often don't take the Odin out because it's just a little too big/fragile (screen) to be thrown in your pocket and forgotten about until needed.

@joepage5000

Ай бұрын

Makes perfect sense to me! You’d need jnco jeans to carry an Odin 2 around in your pocket 😂

@victorguerreiro9055

Ай бұрын

Same here! I picked before a retroid pocket 3+ that i play dreamcast/n64 games, than got odin 2 pro to play gamecube/ps2/wii games and now i ordered this gba like play gbc/gba/snes games

@JonathanVoyce

Ай бұрын

Also, pocketable and durable

I knew you'd do a video on this today! Really tempted to pick this up because I love clamshells. I didn't get a GBA SP (was around 18 when it released), so I'd love to have that experience.

i can't wait to be able to get me one of these. I have been looking for literal YEARS for the best handheld emulation device for me. This one finally ticks all of my boxes.

Also, those dual sticks on the H make for a better NDS experience as well. Thanks for the amazing video Russ!

@rorivers180

Ай бұрын

With 8 cardinal snapping 😔

@ADHDreams

Ай бұрын

@@rorivers180 but its still better then using the power button to swap between digital input or stylus input :) its not perfect, but its definitely better in use

I impulse bought one of these and I’m really looking forward to it! I got the clear blue one. The Taki Udon and your videos convinced me. I actually never held a SP in my hands. Maybe once. I do remember playing on a gameboy advance though! I was lucky enough my family had a lot of legacy consoles..

@QUADRAXIS666

Ай бұрын

With you. Already had the RG300X and ordered a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro that'll be here tomorrow, but this one is just special to me as a replica of the SP that preserved my sanity on work sites in the middle of nowhere in the days before smartphones. Impulse bought fully knowing I may not get the most use out of it, but I regret nothing!

So glad I ordered mine the first day. I'm stoked!

Just got into this whole topic like an hour ago. Wanted to go with the RG35XX but saw the SP version on the website. And now im watching the video uploaded 3 HOURS ago lol. what a timing

I really appreciate you mentioning the lack of bluetooth audio. I was on the fence about it, but learning this is a dealbreaker for me at this stage. I really hope we see bluetooth audio hit these cheaper handhelds soon to compensate for those on-board mono speakers and clicky buttons!

@raph84

Ай бұрын

Are you actually using any such devices with Bluetooth Audio? I find the delay too irritating when gaming and expecting immediate audible feedback, so I'd rather get wired Headphones just for Videogames

@Englebert3rd

Ай бұрын

​@@raph84This and the latency is terrible at times. Definitely not a deal breaker for me.

@FluxFimbulvetr

Ай бұрын

@raph84 during my commutes to work I rely on my bluetooth headphones a lot. I wouldn't say I'm sensitive to latency with that setup, which occasionally has me running dolphin. I would probably have considered this as an upgrade to my MM+ just purely because I would have used bluetooth audio frequently for my main use case.

@alexcallender

Ай бұрын

​@@raph84Same, can't imagine using Bluetooth headphones while gaming. Still rocking my good old wired Audio Technicas.

Thank you for again a great review. I am still going to wait and see what the competition for a clamshell are going to be. Because if I would consider PSP, i would really love a stick or two for ridge racer. This will truly differentiate my original SP with IPS and everdrive. 🙏

Great video. I just ordered the blue transparent one. My first gameboy was the blue sp.

12:52 ah yes, 2.7, my favourite integer number 😆

Strange thing about the GBA: the original was very comfy, but had a terrible screen. The SP had a far better screen, but was far less comfy. Either way, I don't have much nostalgia for either. The DS, it turned out, was the best GBA!

@AdamRBlue

Ай бұрын

I'd agree with this take. Playing GBA games on these modern devices is a whole new experience.

@joepage5000

Ай бұрын

I would 100% buy a modern GBA form factor device.

@ZwaetschgeRaeuber

Ай бұрын

​​@@joepage5000 yea fpgba with original gba format would be cool

@skycloud4802

Ай бұрын

The only thing with the DS lite and any device that has a backlit screen, is that the colours get crushed and don't display right. Games were made without the backlit screen in mind, so colours were artistically made to pop a little more to compensate. Looks easier to see on a non-back lit screen with this developer choice, but doesn't display right on a backlit screen. So what I often do is tone down the brightness or better still use a filter to dull the pallette a little on an emulator. It's not something that can be easily done on a Nintendo DS Lite.

@clankfish

Ай бұрын

@@skycloud4802 there are a few roms that are patched to have toned down saturation that you could put on a flashcart or modded dsi/3ds

Thanks for the in-depth review.

The silver one really makes me nostalgic for my old SP that should still be around somewhere, and I’m definitely going to pickt it up as soon as there is a nice sale, because at $100 with shipping, I’ll keep playing my H.

Your explanation is great. I really wanted this RG35xx SP. It was my dream, especially the blue color. My original was stolen by my addicted friend. He glued it without me. This console is great, but I can't afford to buy it for several reasons. When it turns out that this product is available, my entire childhood was liberating. I'm from Brazil. tumara translator is great from google😊

I've only recently gotten into emulation gaming after discovering I can do it with my oled steam deck (largely thanks to your videos), and I would say I have all my mobile retro gaming needs covered. but despite that, this is reeeeally tempting. I think I'll take your advice and let this thing cook for a while longer, but I definitely see getting one in my future

Thanks Russ. I enjoy clamshell devices, and this one is awesome. However, I already own the 35XXH and does not seem to make sense to pick up the SP. The stereo speakers and sticks allow for me to fully utilize the chipset capabilities. Glad you went over this towards the end of the video. Lastly some will eventually prefer no sticks and more of a vertical based device. Thanks for sharing.

Very thorough review. Appreciate all the efforts you make in creating all of these videos. Love them all. On a side note, in addition to your Contra test, I think you should also consider adding a Drill Dozer test, because, to me, that gives the best indication of whether or not the shoulder buttons are well made. I just purchased my first RG35XX Plus and, yes, the shoulder buttons rattle, but also, their release actuation occurs way at the bottom, way before the buttons are released. It was the worst with L2. I had to hold it down with so much force to keep it activated in other games. Had I seen how those perform in a game like Drill Dozer, I would’ve known this wasn’t the unit for me. Sadly, I’ll be returning it. Anyway, just a thought. Looking forward to your next videos. Peace, bro.

Reposting my comment that I made on Taki's video: I would personally hold off on buying this. Anbernic is still using their barebones OS that is also STILL in a lackluster state on the other RG35 devices - which normally wouldn't be a problem due to the option of using a custom OS. But those are also not at a stable and full-featured state yet. Batocera Lite is still missing features and has some wonky emulation, KNULLI (which is based on Batocera Lite IIRC) is currently only available for the SP device and also in a very unfinished state. OnionOS has finally received an update after months of silence but it also very much still an alpha. I bought a RG35XX+ a couple months back and it has been collecting dust ever since because none of the current software options are satisfactory. Also, Anbernic devices usually go on sale a couple months after release which is also a reason to wait.

@finneogan

26 күн бұрын

To your own detriment, you're ignoring the two most up to date and arguably best CWFs for this family of devices currently, MuOS and MinUI (see: video). And you're complaining about the stock OS which according to several youtubers is actually in a very good state by now. Have you tried the new updated one? There's a lot of people needlessly fixated on Batocera and Garlic just because they worked best in previous / different devices.

This is the flip you're looking for. It's simply perfect, it allows for all the goodness that is a Gameboy SP with more chops to play all you'd ever want to play on this form factor. I happily preordered (transparent black) and can't wait for it to get here 😊

Waiting for "Miyoo SP"

@emaheiwa8174

Ай бұрын

Miyoo is overrated AF

@TheArchitect9593

Ай бұрын

A30 was a disaster

@LifeIsRecusive

Ай бұрын

Keep waiting

@jeremy__hopkins

Ай бұрын

​@@TheArchitect9593 Did you try one? I found the A30 isn't great but I've used worse for the same price in the past. With the firmware update to improve brightness settings and dpad tape mod fix, it's usable but nothing really excuses the battery. Problem with the A30 and no custom firmware out of the gate along with serious competition from other companies, for a few dollars more in a horizontal layout it's possible to get the RG35xxH which is superior and not much larger. For that reason I can't really buy into the RG28xx either without at least wifi. Generally, there's no rush for any of these handhelds save for the original Miyoo Mini which people still try to resell for ridiculous prices as 'rare.'

@Drivenby

Ай бұрын

I wouldn’t buy it . Miyoo has been using the same underpowered chipset since forever .

Fantastic review like usual, I'm still rocking a 351V but I am considering either an SP or the RG35XX-H which seems like the perfect horizontal 4:3 device.

Can't wait to get mine. I think I'll stick with the sock OS for now for the shutdown when lid is closed functionality and the built in game borders and hotkey for switching between joystick/dpad in N64 and Dreamcast. But When Knulli gets support for closing the lid, I might switch over to that. I love the Emulation Station front end and have been enjoying it on my RGB30 and it'd be nice to have a similar experience on both.

I ordered the blue one using your link. I’m super excited. The H will be next.

I brought both rg28xx and this definitely good times ahead the video player for rg28xx plays even 1080p videos and no lag couldn't be happier

This dope , if i didnt have the Odin2 i would buy for sure. Good looks Russ

AWESOME i want one !!!!

I ordered 3. 2 silver (1 for friend), and 1 blue....I have been longing for Anbernic to do this for so long the v90 well we wanted it to be good missed the mark on many occasions and im glad Anbernic hears the cries. I also am so HAPPY its not cluttered with analog sticks. I have other devices for those games yhat require them

@MarcusIIFerreira

Ай бұрын

Could you be my friend?

Perfect timing as I'm currently eating late-night dinner.

Im so close the pressing the buy button and i just got the trimui smart pro lol. Really cool that theres a few custom firmwares to choose from, I was a big fan of the SP back in the day. My handheld collection is starting to become an issue lol.

Gotta admit this one caught my attention last week when the announcement video popped up. Just began my way on retro gaming and played safe going with a Miyoo Mini Plus that just arrived yesterday so won't be getting another console for a while but gotta admit this one brought me memories from back in the day when I was younger and my mother gave me a SP as a bday present.

best handheld channel on youtube

So excited to get mine that transparent blue is so clean... Maybe do a quick video or put in your written guide how to add those paper images to the shell russ definitely interested in doing that

Nitpicks: - 2.7 is not an integer so it doesn’t make sense to say “2.7x integer scale”. You could say 2.7x scale or 2.7x non-integer scale - non-integer scales can be taken care of with “sharp bilinear” shaders (if shaders are available on the device). Looks nearly as good as integer scale, that most people wont notice the difference

Already have the RP 2S and the Miyoo mini plus but wanted this one too. Never have a clam shell growing up.

Love your channel! This is just a comment about Anbernic ... I just got my RG35xx SP in the mail...DOA, doesn't even power on. Left it charging for a few hours, nothing. Dead. I'm done with that Company...I had quality issues with my RG 351v when I bought it too a few years back. There's too many better players in the game than to give these guys my money. Their QC (if they even have it) is garbage. UPDATE: From Anbernic Support - "returns are only available in the US and Japan at this time." so if you are in Canada...you are SOL.

i've never bought a retro handheld emulator before, and this device is really making me want to buy one lol

I like it, but i have an rg35xx 2023, plus, miyoo mini v4. Ill wait for the miyoo mini flip and then ill decide which one it will be😊 great video as always!

Thank you for the review. I just subscribed to your channel.

Fingers crossed that I'll be starting a new job in a few months. It's mainly WFH but a couple of times a month I'll be catching a train to the office, a 3 hour trip. This is a must buy if I get the job. Fingers crossed.

Very excited for this one ^_^

I've got an Rg353m so don't really need this, but I am tempted... Think I'll avoid the impulse purchase for now. Knowing Anbernic they'll perfect this design further in several future iterations, perhaps release a metal version at some point.

Great content! One note about using the handheld with an external controller for 1 player games, after pairing the BT controller (that will automatically be controller 2 in RetroArch) the fastest and most convenient way is to go to "quick menu - controls - port 2 controls - mapped port" and set it to port 1; then "save content directory remap file" under "manage remap file". This way both the BT controller and internal controls act as player 1, and you don't need to do anything to go from handheld to console and back (except connecting the BT controller lol). Let me know if I was able to teach something to the most gaming knowledgeable person in the world ;)

Even though it doesn’t have the analog sticks,it still great to know you can add a Controler and still have the great experience with Dreamcast and 64 if you wish 👍 I have mine ordered and can’t wait

I do already have a budding collection of handhelds these days, including a Retroid Pocket 3+ and 4 Pro, an Anbernic RG556, and an ROG Ally, and yet… I ordered a silver RG35XXSP the moment it went live Friday morning, haha. I couldn’t pass it up, as the original GBA SP is probably my absolute favorite handheld console of all time, and I think Anbernic really nailed it with their take on it

I would also add on the "Maybe Not" list: - No bluetooth audio - Not auto-switching to controller input for player 1 when connected - Not auto-switching controls back to console once controller is disconnected - Not able to have device closed with display off when connected to external display - That battery sitting on the processor is not only gonna go bad and swell, but might even explode one day

Just ordered mine as I loved the clam shell gba and never got myself other than 001, so this is a perfect compromise. All the games up to gba for this and 3d games on my deck ❤

I've never liked that style, but I will buy it just because it looks cool. 😊

King of retro our buddy Russ 😎

It's something I absolutely won't consider buying cause I have another H700 Anbernic, but I want to touch it. I want to find a brick-and-mortar vendor, or just someone with this unit and just, play it for 10 minutes, maybe 20, and then be done with it.

@joepage5000

Ай бұрын

Buy one for a friend, problem solved 😂

you can also usually set the aspect ratio on most monitors/tv's if you want to get rid of wide screen modes on the 4:3 native systems

I got one for $48!! 😃 Thanks for the review!

Bravo for the detailed segment re: loud and clicky buttons. Some other KZreadrs have been all too keen to heap unfettered praise on this product and then, of course, direct viewers to use the affiliate link in the description. This review had integrity.

I ordered one this morning, and after watching this video, I'm glad I did. The negatives from this video are just nitpicks to me. I just plan on mostly playing NES, SNES, GB, GBC, GBA. I chose the "GameBoy" color scheme for nostalgia, like my 8BitDo controller. I'm hyped to re-live the golden age of gaming 💯😊

Thanks for the video❤

Getting more and more excited about this form factor as i go through the review video's. But i gotta agree with Russ would rather opt for the H if i could get one. Like the fact that the SP basically protects itself by closing up so a case should not be as neccesary when you carry it around.

Mine already shipped!

From your comparison visually it seems that the screen is less vibrant on the clamshell. Haven't heard that you've noticed or pointed it out. May be it is just different settings for brightness?

Just ordered mine. Can't wait. I was considering waiting until the Miyoo Mini Flip came out to make a decision but personally I am not of a fan of dual analog sticks on a vertical handheld which is what Miyoo's SP clone has based on what I have seen. Makes the layout way too cramped and looks like it'd be uncomfortable to use. So I decided, screw it, instead of waiting I just went with Anbernic's device.

Damn… I ordered the Transparent Black version, I want to also buy the blue… Damn. Ima wait until I get it home before I grab another one, but damn. GBA SP is probably my favorite handheld of all time, probably because I love my Steam Deck (Ima big guy, the Deck is perfect for me). Anywho… Thanks as always Russ

I’m so excited for this, but I think I’m gonna hold out for hope of a similar product with two analogue sticks at the bottom for N64 and Dreamcast 👀

@Genesjss

Ай бұрын

Have you heard if the Retroid Pocket Flip? I've got one of those myself, and I'd totally recommend it.

@henrywilliams6927

Ай бұрын

miyoo is rumored to be making one like the rg35xxsp but with thumb sticks

Can't wait to grab one, sadly sold to fast

This video shows yet again why you're the best reviewer of these devices. The software section alone should set a standard for others - instead of trying things for five minutes and complaining the dpad doesn't work for dreamcast/PSP, a little bit of involvement allows you to showcase and debunk some stuff (power button analog toggle, quick shutdown and its options, MuOS and Knulli etc.) that the internet usually takes and spreads like gospel just to sh*t on this or that OS or device. Kudos!

Waiting on mine to come in

Gba SP helped me through my hard time when my friends were owning Xbox and Playstation. It retain my craving for more expensive consoles and kill my times until I can afford one. Harvest Moon Friends of Mineral Town was my grinding during free time

Thanks for review. What’s your suggestion on this one compared to RG353PS? Which handheld would you recommend?

Great review as usual! Ordered a silver unit already. Which image should be used for installing CFWs ? For the Plus or H version? While muOS has an image for both, Knulli has 2 with different kernel versions. Cheers,

@RetroGameCorps

Ай бұрын

The Plus, since it’ll account for the lack of analog sticks.

Good to see muOS getting some recognition after you crapped over it the last time you mentioned it in the rg35xx days.

i was very hyped about this handheld , but after finding out the cpu is using the battery as a heat sink?? nah that thing will go boom after a month in my country some videos already showed it reaching almost 80c on a 20c room temperature... that battery will be COOKING

@TheSushiftw

Ай бұрын

If that was true the other devices would have the same issue. They are all close like thai one

@Deathscythe91

Ай бұрын

@@TheSushiftw all the other rg35xx devices have a heatshield on the cpu , and are not against the battery using the battery as a heat sink, look up some tear downs , i dont just say things for no reason......and who says anything without doing proper research ? you should do the same

@MarcusIIFerreira

Ай бұрын

​@@Deathscythe91Finish him

@user-yk1cw8im4h

Ай бұрын

having the battery serving two functions is such an ingenious solution though.

I think I’m going to wait a bit and see how the firmware and community takes to it. I’d love for a new version of garlic that takes advantage of the sleep mode.

Never tried installing new buttons in any console before but I will on this one. I don't want those clicky annoying things. Im probably the only one who still has the GBA sp since release date and it still works

Great video 😊

firstly, i'm still holding out for the miyoo mini flip. fingers crossed they get the joysticks included and ergonomically functional, without adding too much bulk. i don't think i would like the added bulk of the xxsp here, so that's another reason i'm passing on this. also, i just saw the announcement for ayaneo's new unit with a trackpad. i'm curious to see how trackpad functionality works with these things. If it's good, i think a trackpad would be a way to add dual-stick movement without adding bulk to the unit. we are probably about 2 years out from something like that though, assuming it would actually be a good fit. Thoughts?

Is there any reason to bother with A1 or A2 speed cards for these devices? Will there be any performance increase by putting the OS on a faster card?

Does this log back into RetroAchivments when coming out of sleep or is it like GarlicOS where it doesn’t login because it hasn’t connected to WiFi prior to the game loading?