WAIT! Before you Buy the RG405M (Review)

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We spend 15 minutes going over the new 405M from Anbernic, a 4:3 T618 handheld running Android 12, packing an Aluminum Alloy CNC body, hall sticks, 128gb internal emmc, and a whopping 4500mah battery! More content to come, with emulation showcase, etc.
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📖Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Unboxing, Look & Feel
03:55 - Specs
07:13 - Software
07:33 - Game Testing (PS1, N64, SNES)
08:38 - Screen Comparisons
10:01 - More Game Testing (Android, PS2)
11:06 - Bluetooth Controller Test (8bitdo SN30 Pro)
12:47 - Even MORE Game Testing (PS2, 3DS, Wii, Dreamcast)
14:08 - Final Thoughts
15:14 - Thanks for watching!

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  • @retrohandhelds
    @retrohandhelds Жыл бұрын

    What do you think about this one? Launches March 28th 18:00 (with a 3 days count down) beijing time, early bird price will be 167.99 usd for the first 48 hours , afterwards it is 177.99 us (+ shipping)

  • @Admiral_Gonzo_III

    @Admiral_Gonzo_III

    Жыл бұрын

    Insta-buy

  • @amdgamer1990

    @amdgamer1990

    Жыл бұрын

    170 for this? Just put $30 more I can get the Odin lite

  • @izzynobre
    @izzynobre Жыл бұрын

    I love how much this industry has been blowing up in these last 5 years!

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    Right?

  • @paulgarcia6259

    @paulgarcia6259

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too, but then also there is an influx of generic devices and reviewers.

  • @whatsindansgarage2542

    @whatsindansgarage2542

    Жыл бұрын

    If the Chinese don’t make them nobody will since larger companies fear of lawsuits from the usual suspect.

  • @thefreshtowel9815
    @thefreshtowel9815 Жыл бұрын

    "Now I did make this handheld...." genuinely made me laugh out loud 😂 This unit looks super nice and I like those hall sticks!

  • @albertrobertkulcsar7686

    @albertrobertkulcsar7686

    Жыл бұрын

    Was that a jab at retrobreeze? :)))

  • @thefreshtowel9815

    @thefreshtowel9815

    Жыл бұрын

    @@albertrobertkulcsar7686 no I think takis new video about the RP3

  • @albertrobertkulcsar7686

    @albertrobertkulcsar7686

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thefreshtowel9815 oh yeah shit, got it mixed up. 😂 That's what I was thinking about

  • @kev16

    @kev16

    Жыл бұрын

    Loved it. Savage

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    We love our Udon! Had to poke a lil fun tho. 😝

  • @sca8217
    @sca8217 Жыл бұрын

    "I made this handheld" Shots fired!!

  • @komrade788
    @komrade788 Жыл бұрын

    Nice and fast review. The handheld also looks ok and nice to see no widescreen but 4:3 because it is mostly for playing retro games.

  • @Napsteraspx
    @Napsteraspx Жыл бұрын

    I just bought this. Glad i did, its incredible!

  • @REVOLVERE
    @REVOLVERE Жыл бұрын

    I'm ordering one of these as soon as they become available. I got my first retro handheld, the RG35XX, a few months ago and I'm loving it so far. But I want a nice, compact horizontal layout that can run N64, Dreamcast and a couple other platforms that I can't play on my 35XX.

  • @ahb12000

    @ahb12000

    Жыл бұрын

    I am thinking the same, but i am not sure should i wait for better cpu and shoulders buttons

  • @_dracz_
    @_dracz_ Жыл бұрын

    "I did build thi-" We see what you did there 😏

  • @retrotechdad
    @retrotechdad Жыл бұрын

    "He's having a bad day" 🤣🤣😅😅 Love ya Stubbs.

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    🥲🤗

  • @jyllianrainbow7371
    @jyllianrainbow7371 Жыл бұрын

    I already have a Retroid Pocket 3+, but I might get one of these since most of the games I play are meant to be in 4:3. I also like the metal shell.

  • @ChrissyFreitas
    @ChrissyFreitas Жыл бұрын

    "Green is the new color for 2023." I really hope so! My favorite color needs some love! It is insane how fast these retro handhelds have evolved over time! This handheld looks very sleek! The new Fantastic SN30 controllers (the non-Pro) from 8BitDo are very nice and I want both colors or at least two green ones!

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    You and me both!

  • @dracquiteur.4730
    @dracquiteur.4730 Жыл бұрын

    That diss to Taki was hilarious!

  • @TheSfaok
    @TheSfaok Жыл бұрын

    Weird that they’re out in people’s hands and there’s still no price or official release date.

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    These shipped a lot faster than normal. I think FedEx over performed.

  • @MrOwais21

    @MrOwais21

    Жыл бұрын

    @@retrohandhelds yeah but that’s not what he’s talking about

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MrOwais21 Anbernic did this a few times last year as well, it usually meant the launch date was days away. We often don't get a lot of communication leading up to these landing in our mailboxes, and then all the info drops in a flurry. Stay tuned!

  • @ZeginMakesMusic

    @ZeginMakesMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    It's out now. I just overpaid for one on Amazon

  • @KyleRuggles
    @KyleRuggles Жыл бұрын

    Not bad! I'd like to see this go head to head with the KT-R1. Does this have video out like their other handhelds?

  • @harrylung2002
    @harrylung2002 Жыл бұрын

    When aspect ratio is 4:3, dpad should default to top.

  • @Pridetoons

    @Pridetoons

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree that Anbernic's D-Pad is King however this Controller layout makes perfect sense because most people will be playing PSP up to PS2 games on this device.

  • @wordsmith451

    @wordsmith451

    Жыл бұрын

    🧠💪🏼🤪

  • @medikohl

    @medikohl

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Pridetoons doesn't that make a lower joystick make even more sense then?

  • @9unslin9er
    @9unslin9er Жыл бұрын

    I really wish they would use 3DS style circle pads instead of the joysticks, and just put dedicated L3 R3 buttons on the back. It's much more ergonomic for flat devices like this. Where you're really using more the tip of your thumbs rather than the interphalangeal joint.

  • @nerdloftgaming
    @nerdloftgaming Жыл бұрын

    Man, things have come a long way since the days of Open Pandora. Beautiful device, may give up my Steam Deck for reals, haha

  • @inconspicuousalien519
    @inconspicuousalien519 Жыл бұрын

    I have a metal rg353, and I don't like it as much as I thought I would. I wish I got a plastic version instead. No hdmi output is a deal breaker for me. Think I'll get a retroid pocket 3 plus in clear purple.

  • @user-lb3tt4tw6y
    @user-lb3tt4tw6y Жыл бұрын

    I can see did “Taki create this” 🤔 becoming a meme & I just wanna let you know I’m all for it

  • @FrowningTaco
    @FrowningTaco Жыл бұрын

    Inline shoulder buttons and triggers kill both the KTR1 and this for me.

  • @chocho2188
    @chocho2188 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Stubbs! 2023 the year of t618 😂. It's the new rk3326... At least it's a decent enough chipset though. Hopefully, whatever the next chipset that gets used in a bunch of devices is should be good enough to get to that GC PS2 tier (more than a handful)

  • @emperorpenguin1456
    @emperorpenguin145610 ай бұрын

    Where did you buy your RG35XX buttons on 09:39 9:39

  • @Servaas
    @Servaas Жыл бұрын

    Did it ever get annoying or noticeable hot during play Stubbs? Very excited about this release!

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    It gets warm starting at PS2 & GC, but never got "hot" while pushing the CPU. Not enough where its uncomfortable. I do look forward to the Pocket Flip which has active cooling, just to avoid this issue entirely.

  • @mariosjpaulo
    @mariosjpaulo Жыл бұрын

    My left shoulder buttons have a very metallic sound, the right soulder buttons sound normal. Very noticeable.

  • @tuantihero
    @tuantihero Жыл бұрын

    Does it come with pre-installed games?

  • @gnawtsatyr8865
    @gnawtsatyr8865 Жыл бұрын

    You had me at Wii

  • @hardjohnson1457
    @hardjohnson1457 Жыл бұрын

    Man, if only the KTR1 had that 4:3 aspect screen.

  • @KyleRuggles

    @KyleRuggles

    Жыл бұрын

    KTR1 actually has a better screen imo, that aspect ratio works well for both 4:3 and 16x9 games. 3:2 is awesome!

  • @iamnotyourbuddyGUY

    @iamnotyourbuddyGUY

    Жыл бұрын

    If the KTR1 wasn’t delay.

  • @davidlukerice
    @davidlukerice Жыл бұрын

    3:04 lol, the shade

  • @teknique8292
    @teknique8292 Жыл бұрын

    3:05 shots fired!!!!! Lmao

  • @CloudyNebula
    @CloudyNebula Жыл бұрын

    So, correct me if I'm wrong. Specs-wise it has the exact same components as the RP3+/Flip? CPU, GPU and RAM are the same, if I'm not mistaken.

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    Correct 💯

  • @CloudyNebula

    @CloudyNebula

    Жыл бұрын

    @@retrohandhelds Good to know! Thx for clarifying, that way I can make a better judgement on which one would be the best fit for me.

  • @joshruinsgames
    @joshruinsgames Жыл бұрын

    Screen is 480p max right? is there anything that really needs upscaled beyond possibly 1.5 or 2x

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    Correct, 2x should generally be the max on this. I tried beyond that just to see where the CPU's limit was.

  • @POST_M0RTEM
    @POST_M0RTEM Жыл бұрын

    would love to see daijisho on this.

  • @turnbasedtoddy7664
    @turnbasedtoddy766417 күн бұрын

    Wait, if the screen is only 480p why would you use 2x resolution for ps2 games? Don’t they natively run at 480p?

  • @wordsmith451
    @wordsmith451 Жыл бұрын

    I wish they'd have released this instead of the 505. This looks a lot more polished. I'm not buying a device every time they do an incremental upgrade, though.

  • @piercewiederecht5135
    @piercewiederecht5135 Жыл бұрын

    I wonder how many noticed the Taki burn

  • @ninjason57
    @ninjason57 Жыл бұрын

    Part of me wanted to order the KTR1 but I was hesitant and now i missed out on the first batch shipment :( Im assuming the KT will be more powerful than this device?

  • @guscrist9710

    @guscrist9710

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I was lucky enough to get one before the creators pay pal went to shit

  • @Pridetoons

    @Pridetoons

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes the KT-R1 is far more powerful than the RG405M. The KT-R1 has a Helio G99 Chipset. Which is far more powerful than the RG405M. However since the Handheld's not made by a Company the Build Quality may be Questionable. I bought the GameForce Chi and my L2 Shoulder Button broke. I NEVER received a replacement.

  • @CuriousTinkering
    @CuriousTinkering Жыл бұрын

    Why not update Duckstation? Is the current version bad?

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    Just Aether as far as I know, but didn't want to take a chance since it's the same dev.

  • @freeslickpulla
    @freeslickpulla Жыл бұрын

    With all due respect, because I truly love your content and the person you seem to be, but does the name Stubbs come from your right thumb? lol

  • @maxiynacho
    @maxiynacho Жыл бұрын

    Is it true that Taki created the Retro Handhelds channel?

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    In a way 🤔😋

  • @japanesemickeymouse6694
    @japanesemickeymouse6694 Жыл бұрын

    I use the anlog stick for pokemon its better then a dpad

  • @LiahAndJesus
    @LiahAndJesus Жыл бұрын

    Do come preloaded with games Or you have to add your own?

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    Comes preloaded (if you buy the version with an SD card)

  • @LiahAndJesus

    @LiahAndJesus

    Жыл бұрын

    @@retrohandhelds what version is that?

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LiahAndJesus looking at the store page now, it looks like every version has games actually. Link in our description. 👍

  • @LiahAndJesus

    @LiahAndJesus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the information! I will be buying from the link they’re sold out already

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LiahAndJesus for sure, luckily not sold out, they just aren't on sale yet, available on March 28th

  • @bigemugamer
    @bigemugamer Жыл бұрын

    If you don't like it, cut the retaining strap out of your case lol then curse the gods when your device accidentally falls out when opening or closing it. =P

  • @SWPLGAMING
    @SWPLGAMING Жыл бұрын

    Awesome straight to the point video, cant wait for mine, fedex send me a delay confirmation. Thanks again.

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahh enjoy!! Looking forward to watching. Thanks man 🎉🎉❤

  • @hajimbomc1667
    @hajimbomc1667 Жыл бұрын

    3:05 😂

  • @mackw919

    @mackw919

    Жыл бұрын

    A slight jab😂

  • @iamnotyourbuddyGUY
    @iamnotyourbuddyGUY Жыл бұрын

    Hope they release a “P” version

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    Same, in greeeen!

  • @iamnotyourbuddyGUY

    @iamnotyourbuddyGUY

    Жыл бұрын

    @@retrohandhelds Green the color of>>>>>

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    @@iamnotyourbuddyGUY YEAH, THANKS ZU! 😝

  • @titotom4190
    @titotom4190 Жыл бұрын

    taki made this

  • @MisterBrodo
    @MisterBrodo Жыл бұрын

    Why didn't you play any of the higher end games longer than 10 seconds??

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    This is just focusing on the hardware mostly, I'm making a longer video with a showcase section shortly. 🍻

  • @jbnetosilva
    @jbnetosilva Жыл бұрын

    i really laugh at 3:04

  • @harleyprosser210
    @harleyprosser21011 ай бұрын

    Just bought this to play legacy of goku 2 tbh

  • @jeslynlane
    @jeslynlane Жыл бұрын

    gamecube? i JUST got a 353m haha dangit but if this one plays ps2 and gamecube well...

  • @saqqawattuhb7505
    @saqqawattuhb7505 Жыл бұрын

    This vs KT-R1🧐

  • @guscrist9710

    @guscrist9710

    Жыл бұрын

    The KT-R1 is already better with a 7000 mah battery that is said to last up to 7 hours on ps2 and a more powerful processor as well as 8gb instead of 4gb

  • @amdgamer1990

    @amdgamer1990

    Жыл бұрын

    Kt r1 ,has bigger screen more memory faster gpu

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    Well, this exists and will be in people's hands soon, which is a definite plus over the KT R1. - Xoxoxo Gary

  • @RenshoYT

    @RenshoYT

    Жыл бұрын

    One exists, one doesn't. Ask again when the KT is a real product, though hopefully it is good when that day someday comes

  • @namcojr
    @namcojr10 ай бұрын

    Just get an Odin Lite instead. I have both and the 405M will now be sold because it just can't match it. Awesome console but 640x480 and only 4" lost it for me.

  • @anbernicguy
    @anbernicguy Жыл бұрын

    No Linux? Damn!

  • @SnifferAndFrens
    @SnifferAndFrens11 ай бұрын

    Why does your right thumb look like a big toe?

  • @imthatguy7394
    @imthatguy7394 Жыл бұрын

    Mentions that the buttons are easier for your thumbs Looks at your right thumb 💀

  • @Pridetoons
    @Pridetoons Жыл бұрын

    I hate the Xbox Controller layout but it makes perfect sense here.

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @Doktati
    @Doktati Жыл бұрын

    HDMI 😢

  • @diamondking8197
    @diamondking8197 Жыл бұрын

    Are you sitting in the dark??

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    As with any self-respecting nerd, yes

  • @Surai00
    @Surai00 Жыл бұрын

    Do people buy metal shell devices because they like aesthetics or because of a perceived increase in durability? With no IP rating, I can't imagine durability is an actual factor. And what's up with aluminum chassis devices when magnesium chasis has been a superior choice for like 5 or 6 years? It's lighter, and costs are similar. It's 2023, I'm blown away that nobody is making carbon fiber shells or using a carbon alloy for the chassis. I do like the look of the metal, but I don't see it adding any actual value beyond appearance and hand feel. I.e. it's a gimmick.

  • @Servaas

    @Servaas

    Жыл бұрын

    If you never held an aluminum handheld you don't know. Much like crack, I would imagine. The feel is like stepping into a nice Toyota or a high-end Mercedes. Both will serve you, but you constantly feel the CNC cut soft cold metal. It's just...

  • @Surai00

    @Surai00

    Жыл бұрын

    @Archolm so, in your opinion, most people purchasing the metal shells do it for aesthetics and not durability? I agree that hand-feel is important. I'm a big fan of re-coating my console controllers in a matte top coat because I hate the feel of that finished plastic.

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe it's more for aesthetics and feel, I would be more afraid to drop this than a plastic variant just because it will hit the ground harder.

  • @Surai00

    @Surai00

    Жыл бұрын

    @Retro Handhelds imagine the future if Speck got together with Anberbic, and they added some shock absorption material inside the chasis.

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Surai00 Ooooo, I would buy that in a heartbeat.

  • @Mustis91
    @Mustis918 ай бұрын

    uuuh no.. nothing on this thing looks gorgeous . The screen looks like @ss. looks like the screen of a 20 year old, cheap phone. bad contrast, bad colors. i sent mine back even though everything else is great on this thing. how do you get the idea that it looks "rich and vibrant" i have no clue

  • @frank234561
    @frank234561 Жыл бұрын

    Why buy any of these when Steam Deck exists? It doesn't make any sense to even consider these tiny underpowered jokes of handhelds. Your phone can do everything these things do with a controller attachment. Don't waste your money on these. Get a Steam Deck or a controller attachment for your phone.

  • @RenshoYT

    @RenshoYT

    Жыл бұрын

    You know people can own multiple devices right? And some people prefer dedicated hardware rather than their phone? I own a steam deck, but im not carrying it around in my pocket.

  • @zu_perler3011

    @zu_perler3011

    Жыл бұрын

    It's the same with motorcycles. Like, why are you driving one instead of a semi truck? Come on bikers, give it up.

  • @jamesyu5212

    @jamesyu5212

    Жыл бұрын

    These steam deck apologists are getting really tiring really fast. These people are so poor they can afford only one device to do everything and bash something that is in a completely different market category. I mean, why buy a sink or a dishwasher when technically your bathtub can also clean dishes right? Playing steam deck means carrying an 800 gram device that dies after two hours that you have to charge another hour for. You can play with the rg405M for 7-10 hours on a single charge and not have cramps. Having a dedicated device means also not worrying your phone is dead, when you know, you actually have to use your phone for important stuff. If they still fail to realize why there is a booming market of cheap retro handhelds then these people really have single digit brain cell count.

  • @yadspi
    @yadspi Жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry but this isn't a review...it's just a video rambling a lot and taking a jab at a fellow youtuber. Tired of this "reviews" not having battery, input latency, audio latency, dpad tests, how are the heavy games to emulate from each system...etc. Always a superficial video and next! Forgot to add that you should call out that roms comes preloaded with these devices even if it's convenient, a call out on every review should be made.

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    We love our Taki ❤ (not meant in any mean spirited way). A longer format review video is on the way, this is focused on the hardware and stock experience. I did call out the roms (as I usually do). Thanks for watching, don't have to be sorry!

  • @Admiral_Gonzo_III

    @Admiral_Gonzo_III

    Жыл бұрын

    If only they had some kind of wording on the title that lets the viewer know if it would be a brief or in depth review.

  • @retrohandhelds

    @retrohandhelds

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@Admiral_Gonzo_III 🙈

  • @DamnRightDamien

    @DamnRightDamien

    Жыл бұрын

    Sir, this is a Wendy's

  • @Cheeselord83
    @Cheeselord83 Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad i'm not the only one who doesn't really care for the preloaded roms. I wipe the card and add my own select roms.

  • @jwill7998

    @jwill7998

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't just wipe the card, I discard it. Those stock SD cards are trash.

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