Who else spends more time watching videos about these handhelds than playing one?

@MankyGit

Ай бұрын

I literally watch these videos with my handhelds all around me and on my lap

@omarcuellar1848

15 күн бұрын

I don't even have one but wish I did

@AdanAbarca

8 күн бұрын

Same here, just watching a lot of videos about handhelds to finally buy the perfect one for me

@curtisb8557

7 күн бұрын

@richardmcdaniel4467 I grew up 9 years old with pokemon gen 1 out. I had ground of friends to play games together. I haven't had a buddy like that in over a decade. the more sad thing is, I've been told by kids that they've NEVER had that setup... sad

@JohnathanGG

7 күн бұрын

@@curtisb8557 I’m sorry for you, but I’m also sorry for myself. I wish I had someone to play Pokémon with. :(

Been waiting for a video like this! I want tiny handhelds to make it easy to bring no bags with me, just what I need in my pockets

@treelayn6292

5 ай бұрын

Was waiting for it too! Specially bc my mother told me she wanted something to play retro games when she has free time so I wanted to get her a handheld as a gift:^)

@kiwikemist

5 ай бұрын

You must like cargo pants

@caspay21

5 ай бұрын

People say it's too small/a toy, but I play the RG nano 1000% more than any other handheld because it fits in the coin pocket of jeans like nothing. My big dumb hands got used to it like nothing after half a playthrough of super mario land

@TheMysteryDriver

5 ай бұрын

Miyoo Mini Plus is legit. I was lucky and got it on sale for like $36 with an SD card full of games during China's moon holiday time.

@Shigarui

5 ай бұрын

​@@caspay21Same. I ordered the Pixel just to see if the larger screen makes me like it more, but worst case scenario I still have the Nano if I hate it

A friend got me a Miyoo Mini+ while they were traveling without knowing I had been trying to get one for over a year now, I've been a huge fan of it with Onion OS

Once my baby is old enough to not choke on peanuts, I'm definitely getting him one of these. I'd MUCH rather him get introduced to gaming with one of these than a tablet connected to the internet

@cheeeeezewizzz

5 ай бұрын

Looking to get my son and niece one and load em up with some GBA classics

@Stabbyhara

4 ай бұрын

You should probably just give him a ds or something like that. These things seem too fussy for a toddler, plus those can be found for like, 30 bucks. Pop in an R4 with games, and BOOM. Perfect

@bland9876

4 ай бұрын

Make sure it is big enough to not hert his eyesight.

@hellohaveagoodday

3 ай бұрын

​​@@Stabbyharamaybe even a 2ds because of backwards compatibility and no hinge to break, as well as parental controls. R4 cards work on the 2ds now so don't even need to worry about DS cartridges. I highly recommend a 2ds cause I had one as a kid, the game library is more suited as well while still having alot of retro titles.

Your content is 10/10. I’m not even a tech person but the vibe of your videos is addicting.

We desperately need an updated Funkey S but with the size of half of an RG 35XX+. It would be a clamshell, but it would have the same thickness as it.

I love my OG Miyoo Mini. It's still my most favorite retro handheld out of all the devices I currently own. This thing sits in my bag all day with a case and it barely takes any space. Perfect for quick little gaming sessions 😄

@Streetsupra88

5 ай бұрын

Same here. I've got two V2s and a Plus. Each have their own special place for usage

@drmoze

Ай бұрын

I have the v1, best of the bunch. 2 spare batteries, no wires--just pop the battery out, pop a new one in.

As someone who owns an Odin Pro that can comfortably emulate most Gamecube/PS2 games, I tend to find myself playing my RG35XX waaaay more, given its much smaller size and effortless sleep functionality. Could not agree more with the statement of "the best handheld is the one you have with you".

@MasonH24

4 ай бұрын

I always come back to my rg35xx, such a great handheld. Slap GarlicOS on that bad boy, and it's great.

@bland9876

4 ай бұрын

Is Odin pro the one that has the windows on it Because Windows can't be slepped as far as I'm aware. Part of the reason I play my Steam deck so much is because you can put it to sleep.

@washuai

4 ай бұрын

​@@bland9876Odin 2 is android. It's large enough that it's definitely past pocketable. It's expensive enough it begs the question, why not just get a Steam Deck? A RP4 Pro is more pocketable and less expensive than Odin 2, but Odin 2 has that SD 8 Gen 2 performance edge PS2 & GC level and more ergo.

The moment he says he never plays the Miyoo Mini but it's always in his bag is the foremost reason that you should get a Nano or a Pixel. Because having it in your bag is not as convenient as having it in your pocket. Even if the bag is with you constantly, having to bring it in front of you, rifle through it for the handheld, retrieve the handheld, close up the bag and then place it back in your shoulder is enough time that I would already be a minute into Dragon Quest 3 on the Nano. And when you only have minutes potentially to play, you end up leaving Mega Man in a perpetual frozen state, glad it's there is you ever get a solid half hour of free time but it's never convenient. I've finished A Link to the Past, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Symphony of the Night on the Nano, all with idle minutes that I'd normally just be on my phone instead. He made the argument better than I could. A Nano in the pocket is with 2 Miyoos in the bag.

@henriquebuosi6464

Ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more. As a gamer since ever, with my nano it's the first time post smartphone that I trully play everywhere it is possible

man i truly love your videos !! it's relaxing to watch !!

$90 is an absurd price for a less comfortable less powerful miyoo mini

I have a Funkey, dude this thing is mind boggling. It can run PS1 and even N64. The latter you need custom ROMs like for Mario 64 but the fact it can run it, wtf, this blows my mind as someone that grew up with tech like the NES.

This is why I love my retroid flip. Sure I'm worried about the hinge and it's definitely more pricey. But they've updated the hinges, and its way more comfortable than the Miyoo mini plus for me, and I can slip it into my pocket and always have it on me without fearing the screen breaking. Soon as that Miyoo flip comes out tho 👀

Thanks for the heads up about the Miyoo Mini V4 stock. Just brought one from their Aliexpress store.

@brucieplays3720

5 ай бұрын

I got a v4 after my v2 was damaged.

You should do a video from the perspective of "The best handheld console to just leave next to your toilet". Speaking of poop breaks.

I was waiting for this, thank you 🥲

Your videos are great. No bs. Pure information and entertainment.

Such an awesome ad reel! The jump scare was real when smoldogmom appeared.

That's the best ad I have seen in a while 😂. Well done!

Just an update too about the Miyoo Mini. OnionOS 4.3.0 (beta) now has integrated Nintendo DS emulation that's runs great. Worth knowing if someone is looking for a smaller system like these, but wants the one with the ability to play more Pokémon games.

The Promotional Skits you do, in the videos are Chefs Kisss WULFF!! 👌Crack me up everytime!!

280V is still my solid go to. Built like a tank and survived countless drops. About the size of pad of post its and a decent sized screen

@2nd_rate_art

5 ай бұрын

280v is STILL the bomb. Agreed. Build quality, Adam Image, plus, to me, it just looks better than anything else out there. We need a 283v.

@CjShino91

4 ай бұрын

I just bought a 280v and a rg nano a couple days ago and while both are great I prefer the 280v handheld, even though it’s old by now it still holds up against newer devices and both are costs the same.

@drmoze

Ай бұрын

the 280v is my LEAST favorite handheld out of 10+. The ergonomics suck. The rg280m blows it away in comfort and is just as pocketable, solid build quality.

I settled for a rg35xx plus and I couldn't be happier. The stock OS is nothing to write home about sure but it works and with some fiddling I was able to replace some outdated retroarch cores and setup my own roms and now all games run great. Currently playing through some PS1 classics, can't wait to try the hdmi out as soon as I get a cable.

This is exactly what I've been looking for :D I've been looking at these because I've been getting into making Gameboy games recently and want to play on similar hardware. I already have an OG 3ds for portable gaming and i love it but it's super heavy sometimes and the battery leaves something to he desired.

One of the very best things with the miyoo mini (with onion) is definitely for me its compatibility with the plus model. Just switch the cards and you can keep gaming on either. (just got the "3 in 1" case for both, absolutely great especially for the mini classic; cheap and adds a LOT of comfort).

Omg new Bob! Can we call this one “virgin bob” on account of the V hat?

Man that cover is such a good idea for more grip. That should be something that is focused on with all these tiny pocket devices. Full protection and letting adults play that really are the main target audience. Also I’d like to see some single handed devices… obviously designed for RPGs like FF or pokemon. I remember jailbreaking an ancient iPhone and a gbc emulator had a button layout that worked perfectly for one hand.

Fantastic device. On the go I play the Miyoo. At home, its Odin. Can't wait to see there Flip design coming out

I just bought an rg nano and it's been great. Gonna do a video on it.

I didn't love my retroid pocket 2+ so I gifted it to my husband who had fun setting it up etc, and got a Miyoo Mini Plus which I am loving. Perfect size, I'm glad I went for the plus instead of the original size.

Look at him, he's just a tiny little guy.

Just got the Trimui Smart and it made me sell my RG Nano, extremely compact, horizontal handheld and can kinda run NDS as well, with wifi and bluetooth its one of the best so far

Funkey S is my favourite, I don't have to think about it... it's always with me and ready to go at a flip of a screen. Is it good for long play sessions? No but if I wanted that I'd use something like the switch or a handheld PC. I can also hide it in my hand while I play which lets me avoid weird looks when I'm out and about.

My only two of these retro handhelds i own at the moment are the OG Miyoo Mini and the RP2S. Honestly I find myself almost exclusively using the RP2S, its roughly the size of a GBA and ergonomics are just perfect. I love my miyoo a lot but I just don't reach for it as often

liked for the ad. another good one man

Got my Miyoo Mini+ for christmas and it's my favorite thing to just have in my bag for whenever I have time for my pokemon run or kirby playthrough. Already beat 4 kirby games and pokemon emerald, so I would also recommend the miyoo mini+

Cant wait for the next handheld video

Thanks for making your sponsored sections watchable 🤘

I just ordered the miyoo mini plus and I can’t wait!!! And I got it for 30 bucks from TikTok! Can’t wait to play it

5:23 perhaps the keychain could be used to hang it from a bag when traveling. it's so small it just looks like a random bag charm until you unclip and start playing Pokemon on it 😂

I can personally attest that the funkey nano is much more durable than it looks. Took about a year in my pocket to get some noticeable damage, and I walk quite a bit too (around 3-4 miles each day). Its attached in keychain form factor, to my personal keys too.

Great video and your ads get better and better lmao

That last comment about the micro really speaks to me. Us big hand folk can't deal with the vertical tiny gadgets. Loving my RBG30 for this very reason.

I'm loving my Miyoo Mini+ as well. I realize it's a wee bit bigger than the original Miyoo Mini, but the larger screen size makes a big difference for my 38 year old (and aging) eyes. It's the same width as my iPhone XR, albeit shorter and thicker, but still quite pocketable, I think anyway.

I just experienced Factor-ception - eating a Factor lunch while watching Bob doing a Factor ad

I'm still waiting for a DS look-alike one of these

Agreed with the intentional thought on the use-case for these tiny devices. For me, they are perfect dedicated JRPG machines. I’ve been using an old tiny android phone for a similar use.

this may have convinced me to get a dedicated emulator to accompany my Gameboy collection!

that shot with the little boys on top of the switch was amazing

Great Stuff!

"Best device is the one you have with you". Agreed. Might pick uo one of these pocketable devices, but I think a good pocket gaming option is using yout phone and that 8bitdo keychain controller. Getting more use out of apple arcade and the afterplay is really nice for emulation option for iphone.

I don't say this enough but the production value of some of these vids are amazing

i have a funkey and i love it, it's just so tiny. the battery sucks tho but the customer service is pretty good!

The pixel woild be solid for one-handed play, just like the miyoo mini.

Idk why Bob gets so much hate for ads. It's always my favorite part of the videos 😊

@WallyZ_World

5 ай бұрын

Right??? 😅 they’re always pretty hilarious too

@TheMysteryDriver

5 ай бұрын

Where does he get hate? This is like an astroturf comment. People always say they love them in the comments

@Buttertoast1103

5 ай бұрын

I do appreciate the effort. Find myself skipping them less than other channels.

I heard from other channels that the developer of mini ui is working on releasing it on this platform. If that happens then this thing is going to be real nice.

I was waiting for you to pull out a Thumby, Gem Boy Zero, or VMu Pi

Don’t skip on the trimui smart. I’m just got it the other day. It’s perfect, compact and comfortable handheld to play.

Praying for a horizontal form factor using this screen something akin to the Gameboy micro but with a metal shell like this!

Pretty sure Bob gets more enjoyment from doing the Factor ads than the video itself haha

So i have the RG35XX (thanks to your amazing reviews) running on Garlic, and I'm convinced there isn't sleep modes or suspending games exactly. But instead powering up a game from sleep/ suspension is just the handheld instantly loading a save state of the game that auto saved as you suspended it/ entered sleep mode and therefore isn't actually suspending games in the background. That might be why your mega man was still able to play from suspension after so long. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong c:

@gustavovm491

4 ай бұрын

Yes I think those are auto save states that show up on the Recent menu option.

I have large hands, I beat every 2D Metroid on the FunKey S and had a blast. It's so tiny it's like an extra element of fun tacked on to whatever you're playing.

I’m kinda starting to lean towards micro-handhelds over “pocketable” ones like the Miyoo Mini or RG35XX. If I wanna do any serious gaming in the go, I’ll take my RP2 or just bring my Switch. And for quick little bite size rounds of gaming I feel the RG Nano or the Funkey is way more convenient because it’s literally the size of a tomogachi. But things like the Miyoo or the RG35XX are to small for longer sessions and to big to be super convenient like the Nano or the Funkey.

@caspay21

5 ай бұрын

You could put a smartphone in two ultra-thick tactical Otterbox defender cases and it still wouldn't be as thick as the shoulder buttons on the Miyoo mini plus. It's a cool device, but one I consider barely more portable than my OLED switch (i.e. it stays at home)

@DonWeaselYeehawEdition

5 ай бұрын

@@caspay21 I think anything smaller than a switch lite in size is conveniently portable. That means it could fit in my glove box or my pocket pretty easily. My issue with the Miyoo Mini and RG35XX is less their size and more so their form factor and especially the delicate screen. They’re beautiful screens, but one good drop or to much pressure and they pop out or break. I’m not throwing something like that in my pocket or a bag without a case lol

ah... I just love opening a video and being greeted with music from my favorite version of Tetris

Have a Funkey S and love it. Once you get the grip figured out, it's a lot easier to use. Even completed Super Metroid on it.

The King of Ads, only you can make an ad I enjoy watching.

The rug nano is a great jrpg/turnbased system in general. Keeping one thing loaded on it is definitely the truth. I mean you can load it down with a bunch of stuff, but I’ve got a surprising amount of hours in dragon warrior monsters on mine and when I get done with that I’ll probably put another jrpg into perpetual sleep mode. 5 or 15 minutes here and there when it’s always in my pocket really ads up. I just wish it booted a bit faster, but 1 handed play in line at the grocery store or wherever is a godsend

I really love my PowKiddy V90. It's shittier in many respects than every device you showed here, but it's normally between $30 and $40, occasionally a bit less. It's also a clamshell that is a comfortable size in the hand. And, while the firmware is nothing amazing, the MiyooCFW project (the name was less confusing before the Miyoo mini was released) has recently managed to put together a 2.0 beta that's completely open source instead of just mixing and matching binaries, which means it should be easier to support long-term.

Where can I get that 3D print file for the case? Love the idea!

Yes - finally a dedicated video to little Bobbo guys!

i have a mini but i had to get rg nano. 1:1 square display for neo geo color, gb and gbc and double the battery of funkey s in a metal shell with 3.5 audio support

I got onionos on miyoo mini v2 I got from fbm with a 512gb sandisk I added. I added the pico8 wrapper and oem core to play native pico8. Do a video on that man it would be really cool!

I have a RG nano and I love it. Great for pokemon or other RPGs. The ergonomics are a lot better if you think about it as a one hand device.

The custom firmware for the Miyoo Mini is great. That's the reason I haven't bought any of its competitors.

I LOVE MY RGNANO for Pokémon and dragon warrior. Miyoo mini for everything else

Fails the yoshi island test. That thing instant reject.

Hey Bob, opening music? - Menu theme from The New Tetris from N64?

You should have actually gotten your mom to do the VO for the Factor ad

Question. Will you do a Retriod pocket 4 pro review?

Totally agree on the pixel. Looks awesome but its was expensive especially when the competition is great as well.

I have an Anbernic RG351v but have been thinking about getting the RG35XX instead because of the more recent chipset. I'm not even going to try to get a Miyoo mini 😅

I got the MM+ and finally finished another Pokémon since I beat all of gen 1 on the Gameboy as a lil kid 😊

The best video game KZreadr on the planet . Super chill ✨🦊✨

I have atleast 100+ games on both my fun key s and they are very fun and pretty comfortable for how small they are but my mind was blown when PlayStation games worked on them and the only downside is not all PlayStation or n64 games work if they need a L2-R2 or stick but other then that playing initial d and other titles are super fun.

Has Wulff den done any videos about the everdrive? Debating whether to buy one and not sure if they are worth it or not. There are at least 3 everdrives I'd be interested in, the n64, gba, and snes everdrives. If he hasn't done a video on those yet I'd love to see one

(My quick review of the FunKey S, feel free to ask me questions) I have the FunKey S, and I absolutely love it as a super portable game device. I have big hands, and it's not "too" small to use as long as you're dexterous (Though I do enjoy making miniatures and models). I love the folding screen, and it plays just about everything pretty damn well, even many Playstation games. I play Spyro on it just fine. Yoshi's island runs perfect on it. The colors, brightness, and screen quality are great as well. Also, it can hold your saves just fine, there's not only the sleep function of closing the screen closed and opening it back up (which normally works fine), but also there's three save features. There's the "resume" function of going back to the home screen, playing a different game, then going back to the previous game and picking up right where you left off. There's the menu save feature, where you open up the system menu and create a save state (you can have multiple per game), and there's also in-game saving. The in-game saving almost always works, but if you want to be extra careful, do a save state as well, so you have a backup. All of this makes it so you never lose data. I've played mine for quite a long time, and never lost any data (when it wasn't my fault). It has quite a wide array of emulators to use, and so far I haven't had any of them struggle to run anything. I even ran Twisted Metal on the Playstation emulator pretty much just fine. The battery life is also pretty surprisingly long despite the small size, though duration of play will vary slightly based on intensity of what you're playing, like NES, SNES, Gameboy vs Playstation. Gameboy games, GameGear games, and older console games like NES and SNES (among others) last for quite a while before needing charging again. There's a LOT to love about the tiny Powerhouse of a system. There's only two downsides I can possibly think of. 1) There's L and R buttons, but for Playstation you'll need to set up a macro button combo to do L2 and R2. It can be a little finicky, I would have preferred some tiny buttons on the bottom or perhaps further in behind the L and R, but it's not impossible, and if you're not playing Playstation games or any Playstation games that need those L2R2 buttons (there's many that don't) then it's fine. 2) The sound is slightly quiet, though louder than a Gameboy Color. But even then, for the size, the sound quality is actually pretty amazing, but if you're in a loud restaurant or something, you might not hear too much. In quiet, or out in public and in most places, you'll hear everything just fine, and in a nice quiet area there's no sound trouble at all. Just be warned that it won't get "super" loud due to the speaker being about half the size of a dime. Still, despite how tiny the speaker is, I was still pretty shocked by the sound quality and how loud it could get (after a side by side comparison, I'd say it's about 110-130% the max volume of a Gameboy Color, so the FunKey is a bit louder). But it's something to be aware of, if you like blasting your sound and annoying others around you, you won't quite be able to do that with the FunKey. The quality is good. Compared to a Gameboy Color speaker, the Funkey S is a bit louder, and the Gameboy speaker has a bit of a Hollow sound due to the resonance of the plastic shell, while the Funkey speaker is a bit more "tinny" from the speaker betting pretty open, but plays midi (and normal sound) quite well for the size. Neither is objectively superior to the other, it's a trade, but not a bad one. Most wouldn't even notice without having them next to each other. Overall, if you enjoy miniatures, or small things, or if you want something extremely portable that fits anywhere like in a suit pocket without ruining the lines of the fabric, or a tiny purse, etc., and want something that you don't need a case for to protect the screen (though they DO sell cases), I definitely suggest the Funkey S. It's much more powerful than I thought it would be, and aside from the L2 and R2 stuff you'll have to figure out (which really only effect some Playstation games, since it's the only system that uses those buttons) I think it's just about the most perfect hyper-portable device I could ask for right now.

@zalyster

5 ай бұрын

As a fellow Funkey S haver and enjoyer, I can echo all these. It's definitely not what you want to use as your main emulation device (assuming you want a "main" device"), but it's absolutely great to just pull out and play whenever you have time. The autosave when you close the screen and it turns off and autoload when you open is amazing, I can open the screen, it powers itself on, and I'm in my game in just a few seconds, even PS1 games. You can truly just pull it out, play for a few mins, and close it, whenever you need it. It's definitely better with slower paced games, I have played a bit of PS1 tony hawk which runs well, but it's a little hard with the small controls (and I have small hands). But I always bring it with me and it's just nice to have all the time. Plus, even though it does feel fragile, I don't worry about the screen because it's covered when it's flipped down. The biggest downside for me is that it uses Micro USB to charge rather than Type C, but that's a minor nitpick.

@Shadows_Inc

5 ай бұрын

@@zalyster Absolutely, it's a perfect little super portable device, glad you enjoy it. I feel like it needs more recognition. I try to suggest it to anyone who likes small fun things or needs something that is a bit more portable and low profile than other handhelds. (Also, just be extra careful because closing the screen isn't an "auto-save", it's a rest mode. If it's been a while or something, sometimes you can open it up and it will go to the home screen. So be sure to do a quick little save state before closing it each time just to be sure, so you don't lose any progress. The rest mode normally works just fine, but on very rare occasion it can go to the home screen instead.)

@drmoze

Ай бұрын

The funkey loses out to the nano in every way except for the clamshell. Same processor and screen. The nano has a solid metal case, better non-clicky buttons, no flimsy hinge, a real dpad, usb-c (not micro USB), mounts as an external USB drive, and comes with a headphone adapter cable. and the nano is half the price of the funkey, less than $45 now. the drum78 cfw and retrofe UI are great for both models.

If you don't mind, can you share the file for that case you printed?

Why is the ad so good and let the rest of the video in the dark?

For pocketable gaming I go with either my Gameboy Macro or the OG Odroid Go.

I literally have the miyoo mini, Anbernic RG-Nano, FunKey S and I have the GKD Pixel on pre-order 😅 these are really my favourite form factor of retro gaming handhelds!

Have you ever talked about emulation on a switch lite? I see them used in my local classifieds for about $100 and I wonder if it’s better than saving up a couple more bucks and getting some other portable console that you’ve reviewed.

As someone who has like not very big hands and owns a Miyoo Mini Plus I gotta say I couldn’t imagine using these things for longer than 2 minutes. The Plus kills my hands cramping wise so these seem like a nightmare.

I love the metal construction. If it wasn't such a bad grade and no CFW or possible upgrade later makes it really hard to recommend. If someone made a metal MM or MM+ shell that would be awesome. Lets look!

Bro the new tetris 64 soundtrack!? Legend!

i have a miyoo mini (original) but i never ever use it because i feel like it'd break if it ever falls from my lap or a table or anything. it looks and feels like an egg that will crack if you drop it, and.. ive seen that happen to a ton of people on reddit as well. how has yours held up for so long?

I come only for the YAHUNGRY and stay for the rest. Thanks Bob!

The RGB30 is also a good small handheld.

Can you link the GAMEBOY decal for the miyoo mini?

What happened to the RG280V and why it isn't on the list : RG280V : where the fuck am I *RG280V gets violated*

Yo, the New Tetris OST. Love that soundtrack.