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Futuristic Design Meets Powerful Performance: AOOSTAR MN78 Cyberpunk Mini PC Review
Mini PCs are notorious for overheating and having stability issues. With a massive fan and a futuristic cyberpunk design, I can already tell this mini PC is much better than the ones I've previously tried. With better performance than the Z1 Extreme, is this the mini PC to buy? Let's take a look at my favorite mini PC to date!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - Specs, Features and Pricing
3:20 - Unboxing
4:37 - First Impressions and Build Quality
6:02 - Weight
6:26 - Size and Portability
6:47 - Connecting my Setup
7:19 - Setup
8:03 - Installing Apps
8:21 - Getting rid of UAC
8:44 - Startup Services and Apps
8:52 - Hardware Info (Deep Dive)
10:04 - CPU Benchmark
10:20 - Installing GPU Drivers
10:28 - Temps
11:16 - Windows Updates
11:33 - GPU Drivers (continued)
11:53 - Booting into the BIOS
12:24 - BIOS Overview
12:57 - Changing GPU VRAM
13:41 - BIOS Overview (continued)
14:33 - BIOS Power Config (Balanced)
15:19 - BIOS Power Config (Performance)
15:55 - AMD Adrenaline Optimizations
16:56 - Boot Speed Test
17:28 - SSD Benchmark
18:01 - 3.5mm Headphone Test
18:19 - Resolutions and Refresh Rates (HDMI)
19:13 - Streaming Test (4K/8K)
19:54 - Gaming Test - Skul: The Hero Slayer
20:18 - Gaming Test - Stray
21:57 - Gaming Test - Persona 5 Royal
22:48 - Gaming Test - Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
23:51 - Gaming Test - Ghost of Tsushima
24:11 - Frame Generation
25:47 - Gaming Test - Elden Ring
26:26 - Thermals
28:18 - Fan Noise
30:10 - Final Thoughts/ Worth It?
▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬ (Affiliate Links/Helps Support the Channel)
Camera: Sony a6700 3.5-5.6/18-135 Kit - amzn.to/3VBjcG4
Microphone: Shure SM7B (SM7DB doesn't need cloudlifter) - amzn.to/3VShem4
USB Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett Solo - amzn.to/4bc9BeL
Microphone Boom Arm: Rode PSA1 - amzn.to/4cuDGaj
Lights: Neewar NL288 - amzn.to/3KTddYl
Capture Card: EVGA XR1 Pro - amzn.to/4cbRMh7
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Please note that this video is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.|
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eXtremeRate AiryDocky: DIY Dock Upgrade for Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED
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I've never personally liked the Switch Dock, finding it a bit too enclosed for the Switch to play comfortably without generating excessive heat. The AiryDocky from ExtremeRate aims to address that issue while maintaining a low profile to minimize space on your TV stand. Is it well-built and worth picking up? Let's take a look! Grab one below and support the channel (affiliate links): Use coupon...
Incredible Value for $30! EasySMX X05 Controller In-Depth Review
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The best controllers are becoming more affordable, and budget options are improving significantly. Can this $30 controller become my go-to recommendation for a budget option? Spoiler: it’s much better than I expected! *Use coupon code "KeiRetroGaming" (without quotes) for 12% off* Grab one below and support the channel (affiliate links): Global - www.easysmx.com/products/easysmx®-x05-multiplatf...
Mercury M1 Pro In-Depth Review - Ditching Razer Mice After 15 Years!
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I've used the Razer DeathAdder for just over 15 years, and I think it's time to try something new to see if I can replace my main mouse. Is the Gravastar M1 Pro worth its $99 USD price tag, and can I switch to using it full-time? Let's take a look! Grab one below and support the channel (affiliate links): Canada - amzn.to/3xlyKpn USA - amzn.to/3VtvbFN Grab one below (non-affiliate links): M1 Pr...
Odin 2 Mini: Ultra Portable Handheld Gaming Redefined
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AYN just put the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 into a Playstation Vita-like shell with a MiniLED panel... so is it worth buying? Lets take a look! Grab the Odin 2 Mini below and support the channel (affiliate link): www.ayntec.com/products/odin2-mini?sca_ref=4379233.1IimyO2qQm Interested in the Odin 2 instead? Watch my review here: ua-cam.com/video/QDVbLkedvU8/v-deo.html *Grab one below:* Affiliate Link -...
Ultimate Lenovo Legion Go vs ROG Ally Review: Performance, Optimization, Fixes & More!
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I spent the past 2 weeks with the Legion Go and I gotta say this device has been incredible to game with. Lets take a close , in-depth look at my current favorite X86 handheld! Grab one below and support the channel (non-affiliate links): Canada - www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/lenovo-legion-go-8-8-qhd-touch-gaming-console-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-windows-11-xbox-game-pass-exclusiv...
Hispeedido AMOLED Game Boy Colour - Installation Tutorial and Review
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My original handheld with an AMOLED panel? Heck yes! Let's walk through the installation and see how easy it is to install. Grab one below (non-affiliate links): Global Official Store - www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006663378626.html Slightly faster shipping - www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006665357907.html Tweezers used (Affiliate links/helps support the channel): Amazon.ca - amzn.to/3KslzGl Amazo...
My Favorite Sub $100 Handheld - TrimUI Smart Pro
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It's been a while since I found a handheld device priced under $100 that impressed me. Let's dive into the TrimUI Smart Pro and see what sets it apart. How does it perform straight out of the box? Grab one below (non-affiliate link): Global - www.gogamegeek.com/Trimui-Smart-Pro-Handheld-Game-Console-with-Built-in-Games-p2332993.html Grab a screen protector (non-affiliate link) www.aliexpress.co...
Fix IPS/AMOLED Screen and LED Flickering on the GBC - How to Clean the Game Boy Color Power Switch
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Installed an IPS screen on your Game Boy and notice the LED or screen flicker? This just might be why... Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Game Boy Teardown 2:04 - Removing the Power Switch Cover 6:04 - Cleaning the Switch 8:29 - Reassembling the Switch 10:47 - Cleanup & Reassembling 11:22 - Final Thoughts ▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬ Camera: (www.po.co/global/poco-f3/) Camera Mount: (www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B...
Rebuilding A Childhood Favorite: Funnyplaying GBC IPS Kit Tutorial & Review
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I've always wanted to mod a Game Boy Color but I have to admit I've been terrified of messing it up with bad soldering. Can a beginner like me mod one successfully and how does the final result look? Lets take a look at the Retropixel IPS kit from Funnyplaying and see how it stacks up to the Analogue Pocket and the FPGA GBC. Grab one below (non-affiliate links): FPGA GBC Kit - funnyplaying.com/...
My Favorite ROG Ally Case - Tomtoc ROG Ally Slim Case Review (Tomtoc VS Skull & Co)
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Is the Tomtoc Slim Case the perfect way to take the Ally with you on the go and how does it stack up to the Skull and Co case? Lets take a look! Check my review on the Tomtoc Sling - ua-cam.com/video/u1KjnIq0FAg/v-deo.html Grab one below and support the channel (affiliate links): Canada - amzn.to/3VZuDJG USA - amzn.to/3W2Hdrs Grab one below (non-affiliate links): Canada - www.amazon.ca/tomtoc-C...
Friendly Japanese Sellers on eBay keep the Game Boy Deals Alive!
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I thought Game Boy deals on ebay were nearly non-existent. Looks like you can still find some great deals out there thanks to friendly ebay sellers in Japan! Recommended eBay seller: www.ebay.ca/str/ayatoysandgamesfromjapan Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - The Store I Bought it From 1:19 - Game Boy 1 - The "Fixer upper" SP 3:11 - Game Boy 2 - The Black GBA 4:09 - Game Boy 3 - The Indigo GBA 4:55...
Soldering Made Simple: Andonstar AD249S-M Digital Microscope Review for Beginners!
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I believe possessing the skill to repair items such as broken USB ports and replace parts on a motherboard for your favorite handheld device is invaluable. Many of these components are small, and the thought of replacing them can be daunting. Can a digital microscope simplify these challenging tasks? Join me, a beginner in soldering, as we explore my first experience with a digital microscope! ...
EZ-Flash Omega Definitive Edition: Deep Dive Review
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I've been looking for a good flash cart for my newly modded GBA. Can the EZ-Flash Omega Definitive Edition top the charts and do everything I want it to? Lets check it out. GBA Upgrade Video (Funnyplaying IPS Kit $25 GBA) - ua-cam.com/video/sh_U5qsse5E/v-deo.html Grab one below and support the channel (affiliate links): Canada - amzn.to/49aBPpe USA - amzn.to/3TVchrJ Grab one below (non-affiliat...
Fixing and UPGRADING the Cheapest "Junk" GBA on Ebay (Funnyplaying IPS 3.0 Kit Tutorial)
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A $25 GBA on eBay? I couldn't resist giving it a shot! Can I refurbish it and transform it into the GBA I've always wanted? It was a bit of a gamble, not knowing if it would pay off, but I'm very happy with the outcome (mostly)! Have you had the chance to try the FunnyPlaying GBA IPS Kit, and if so, what are your thoughts on it? Beginning my modding journey, can someone like me with very little...
Easily the Best Controller I've Ever Used - Gulikit KK3 Max In-Depth Review
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Easily the Best Controller I've Ever Used - Gulikit KK3 Max In-Depth Review
Aohi Starship Battery Bank Review - The King of Power Banks
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Aohi Starship Battery Bank Review - The King of Power Banks
Retro Fighters Hunter Controller: A Comprehensive Review VS Modern Controllers
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Retro Fighters Hunter Controller: A Comprehensive Review VS Modern Controllers
Restoring a "Junk" $40 Game Boy Color from eBay Auctions: Can It Be Fixed?
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Restoring a "Junk" $40 Game Boy Color from eBay Auctions: Can It Be Fixed?
NYXI Hyperion Pro Review: Ergonomic, Drift-free Joy-Con Alternative!
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NYXI Hyperion Pro Review: Ergonomic, Drift-free Joy-Con Alternative!
I Bought Myself a Present from Japan! Unboxing my "New" 3DS LL!
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I Bought Myself a Present from Japan! Unboxing my "New" 3DS LL!
The Hidden Gem of Phone Controllers - Easy SMX M10 Full Review
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The Hidden Gem of Phone Controllers - Easy SMX M10 Full Review
iVanky Gaming Dock Review - Finally A Grip Compatible Dock! Sort of...
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iVanky Gaming Dock Review - Finally A Grip Compatible Dock! Sort of...
Retroid 2S Metal Edition Review - The Ultimate Retro Gaming Metal Handheld
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Retroid 2S Metal Edition Review - The Ultimate Retro Gaming Metal Handheld
The Essential Odin 2 App - Boost Saturation and MORE with "Odin Tools"! Setup Guide & Review!
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The Essential Odin 2 App - Boost Saturation and MORE with "Odin Tools"! Setup Guide & Review!
Blockbuster Retro Fighters VHS Switch Game Case - Blockbuster Employee Certified
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Blockbuster Retro Fighters VHS Switch Game Case - Blockbuster Employee Certified
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro - Complete Teardown Guide
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Retroid Pocket 4 Pro - Complete Teardown Guide
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Review - All this for $200?!
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Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Review - All this for $200?!
Best Alternative Docks for the AYN Odin 2 (AYANEO & Skull & Co)
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Best Alternative Docks for the AYN Odin 2 (AYANEO & Skull & Co)
Saving My LAST Childhood Game Cartridge with the Gameboy Operator - Tutorial and Review
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Saving My LAST Childhood Game Cartridge with the Gameboy Operator - Tutorial and Review

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  • @ghostguy_x7085
    @ghostguy_x7085 2 години тому

    Xbox and ps: ya we got pre made see through controllers. Nintendo: yes we have them, sold separately. do it yourself.

  • @Scheroemer
    @Scheroemer 10 годин тому

    amazing guide, thanks a lot

  • @KainGarland
    @KainGarland 19 годин тому

    can i easily connect usb controllers on the go? I love fighting games and I have a joystick and a fighting gamepad, both which are connected via ISB, are there issues having the go connected to the power and also have usb connected controllers? your comments on RE4 made me worry that the rog ally is vastly superior, but I really dig the screen size. so, im kinda at a loss. comments from anyone on this? thanks guy

  • @cdark6869
    @cdark6869 День тому

    Will the ally x fit in this ok?

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming День тому

      Hmm it should... but I'll try it when I get the Ally X on the 21st.

  • @Luodai235
    @Luodai235 2 дні тому

    Thank you very much. The touch screen bottom issue has been a headache since I got it. Now it is working flawlessly, saving much hassle.

  • @Dr4gonSt4lker
    @Dr4gonSt4lker 2 дні тому

    Sorry for a strange question, but does fpga supports only gb and gbc games or somehow gba games too?

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming 2 дні тому

      The fpga gbc only supports gb and gbc games.

  • @PhredLevi
    @PhredLevi 2 дні тому

    Any tips if you accidentally ripped the latch at 7:39 completely off? 😵

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming 22 години тому

      You could slot the ribbon cable in then use kapton tape to hold it in place.

    • @PhredLevi
      @PhredLevi 11 годин тому

      @@KeiRetroGaming That did seem to work when I tested it but then it didn't have the rest of the install, must have slipped loose. It's got promise though so I'll open it back up and give it another go, thanks!

  • @nicolaslsoto
    @nicolaslsoto 3 дні тому

    i currently have a scuf instinct pro with stick drift... i kind of want to order this but am afraid i wont like it as much as the scuf.

  • @michaelcloutier2225
    @michaelcloutier2225 3 дні тому

    That NVME drive is not so hot for a boot drive. It does not have a DRAM CACHE. I use it for Steam Libray storage and that is a good use for it.

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming 2 дні тому

      Thanks for letting me know! Maybe I'll upgrade mine to the extra Intel 760p I have sitting around. The only time I've had issues with dramless drives was when my old one got close to full but definitely some huge benefits to using a drive with DRAM.

  • @anabanona506
    @anabanona506 4 дні тому

    Does anyone know if beacon supports per-game emulators? Like for instance could I set one n64 game to one emulator and another N64 game to another?

  • @platanopple
    @platanopple 5 днів тому

    I followed this tutorial and now my joycons doesn't work, lol, thanks... i guess

  • @Nicky_Biggz
    @Nicky_Biggz 5 днів тому

    This is generally a good video.

  • @leannesin1545
    @leannesin1545 5 днів тому

    Thanks for your great review. I got the skull & co jumpgate, but cannot get the dock to work with my monitor even with the usb-C power... can anyone help? thanks.

  • @nicodemos4829
    @nicodemos4829 5 днів тому

    I was just wondering if I could play mw on my retroid pocket 3 and stumbled onto this video 😂 what a coincidence.

  • @KeiRetroGaming
    @KeiRetroGaming 6 днів тому

    The CPU will slightly throttle at 85°C still reaching a decent 4.4-4.6ghz, but the iGPU holds at 2.7GHz. CPU-Z scores 7000 multi-thread and 670 single-core with the power mode set to "Best Performance" in Windows, not "Efficiency". The maximum CPU speed I've seen is 5115MHz. All in all, very impressive! What's your favorite mini PC currently?

  • @yekimrelssek2929
    @yekimrelssek2929 6 днів тому

    Great video Mr.Kei!

  • @chocho2188
    @chocho2188 6 днів тому

    This mini PC looks great!

  • @WFly101
    @WFly101 6 днів тому

    It doesn't work. Thanks for nothing.

  • @agamaz5650
    @agamaz5650 7 днів тому

    Such a shame they didnt use oled....

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming 7 днів тому

      Yeah, I think the panel is it's biggest flaw. OLED or AMOLED would've been perfect.

  • @agamaz5650
    @agamaz5650 7 днів тому

    Any chance you could try Winlator or any Windows emulator on it?

  • @Setzer777
    @Setzer777 7 днів тому

    Great review but one thing to note is that the screen is glass, not plastic.

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming 7 днів тому

      Yep sorry for the mistake, just bad dust stickers apparently. I'll update the pinned comment.

  • @toufikprotik5785
    @toufikprotik5785 7 днів тому

    is it compatible with xbox series x|s ?

  • @kjmanoni
    @kjmanoni 7 днів тому

    i’m so torn between this or a brook wingman to use my xb1 controller on my original xbox

  • @hab9514
    @hab9514 7 днів тому

    Nice review, thanks!

  • @derekc
    @derekc 7 днів тому

    What app do you use to show temperature overlay?

  • @jamiesmith5848
    @jamiesmith5848 8 днів тому

    The only issue I'm running into is that my device is an Anbernic. Dolphin won't recognize the controller at all, so I'm stuck using the control layout on screen. Any tips for this?

  • @adityasuwignyo7365
    @adityasuwignyo7365 8 днів тому

    can u play driving games using gyro fot steering

  • @_inkke
    @_inkke 8 днів тому

    this video was a really great guide and didn’t rush anything. while the process was kinda stressful, it also was pretty fun and i find myself wanting to swap another joycon now lol

  • @GhostLinx
    @GhostLinx 10 днів тому

    The perfect device ❤

  • @wesleynederpel
    @wesleynederpel 10 днів тому

    what are those bios files. How'd you acquire those

  • @catpersonality66
    @catpersonality66 11 днів тому

    Looks really clean!

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming 10 днів тому

      That's exactly what I thought too when I finished the build. Such a clean look to it.

    • @catpersonality66
      @catpersonality66 10 днів тому

      When you connect the power, is the console charging as well as it does on the factory dock?

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming 10 днів тому

      Yes it acts like the OEM dock, only smaller.

  • @nearvex
    @nearvex 11 днів тому

    Thank you for this super in-depth review!

  • @chocho2188
    @chocho2188 11 днів тому

    Looks great. Damn that's a lot of work though.

  • @brianb5723
    @brianb5723 11 днів тому

    Definitely not for the faint of heart! Well done!

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming 11 днів тому

      Thanks! Yeah it was a lot of work, but I love the results.

  • @CellPhish
    @CellPhish 11 днів тому

    Aren’t you having to carry something else with you anyways if you are using your phone?

  • @chunkzyerith3199
    @chunkzyerith3199 12 днів тому

    Pretty cool to see a Fellow Canadian glad we got Canadian prices I’m definitely gonna purchase one of these next week I hope need a new controller with paddles for my switch

  • @BenBen-eg7hm
    @BenBen-eg7hm 13 днів тому

    My language is in Russian is there any way I can change it

  • @GameTechTalk
    @GameTechTalk 13 днів тому

    Great review Kei, the attention to details is just wow!

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming 13 днів тому

      Thanks! What do you think about the Odin 2 Mini so far?

    • @GameTechTalk
      @GameTechTalk 13 днів тому

      @@KeiRetroGaming Probably gonna be my most played handheld by the end of the year only bested by strapping my phone/tablet to a controller. It's not perfect but it's got a healthy amount of positives, especially once I can put "expectation vs reality" out of the way. That portability makes it very easy to keep around me at all times.

  • @Icymintfresh
    @Icymintfresh 13 днів тому

    Idk man nothing beats natural colors. Increasing the saturation completely destroys the image quality in pretty much any context. Hollow knight looks okay because there aren’t complicated colors to show the messed up gradients with

  • @segal123456
    @segal123456 13 днів тому

    Hi, I wanna use this controller for gaming in NVIDIA SHIELD, connect it through BT 2 main purposes: 1 - using game stream to my PC, and play with it 2 - Play NVIDIA SHIELD games (from play store) will this controller do the job? Thanks!

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming 13 днів тому

      It should work fine for that purpose. I mostly use the 2.4ghz connection for this controller but Bluetooth works well too.

    • @segal123456
      @segal123456 13 днів тому

      Thanks 😊 I'm debating between to controllers 1. EasySmx X05 2. GameSir Nova light Any suggestions? 🤔

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming 13 днів тому

      I just got my Nova Light and already I can tell the build quality is a bit worse. The polling rate is also much lower. Between the two id pick the X05 personally unless you need a dpad that isn't mushy.

    • @segal123456
      @segal123456 12 днів тому

      @@KeiRetroGaming thanks 🙏 Just ordered EasySmx x05

  • @ramentamago4094
    @ramentamago4094 14 днів тому

    it`s tactile button or membrane?

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming 14 днів тому

      Full rubber membrane across the controller.

    • @b-rad7708
      @b-rad7708 13 днів тому

      membrane, they try to play it off like they are tactile but its actually just a variation of membrane switches, dont be fooled. with that word on the skreet is they are very nice despite them being membrane switches

  • @Dhilloninuk
    @Dhilloninuk 14 днів тому

    I got £600 legion insted of £450 brand new ally😅

  • @Dhilloninuk
    @Dhilloninuk 14 днів тому

    Loving it

  • @ricky865
    @ricky865 14 днів тому

    Me personally I think it is especially after you install Bazzite OS on it.

  • @Mzookie
    @Mzookie 15 днів тому

    It would not be bad if attention was also focused on whether the sticks have "snaps" to x and y axes, some budget gamepads have this and playing games in first person is not particularly convenient, but judging by the video there is no snapping to axes here, thanks for the in depth review

  • @jierenzheng7670
    @jierenzheng7670 15 днів тому

    Do you know what is the model of the display that the RP4 Pro is using? I would like to see what alternative displays can it fit.

    • @KeiRetroGaming
      @KeiRetroGaming 14 днів тому

      It's model specific. There's no replacement except from Retroid themselves.

    • @jierenzheng7670
      @jierenzheng7670 14 днів тому

      @@KeiRetroGaming I was thinking surely there's screens that can fit the pinout and size? I don't think Retroid and Anbernic would source for custom screens because it is pricey.