Anbernic's naming scheme goes like this: RG - Meaning Retro Gaming 2 digits referring to screen size 1-2 digits referring to the chip they're using. Letter referring to form factor or material of the shell. Letter referring to Android/Linux builds So, RG353PS 35 means 3.5 inch screen 3 is their 3rd chip they've used for their RGs P refers to plastic shell S refers to linux only version The RG40XXH 40 refers to 4.0 screen compared to the 3.5 inch screen in the 35XX XX they just chose originally because they were not planning on using the 35XX's original chip on anything else, but then they decided to re-use the naming of the XX for this latest line of H700 chips. It's also why the RG28XX has the same performance as the other XX models
@@doccdisrepecc7307 I mean, Anbernic's naming scheme isn't the most intuitive, and I can understand someone thinking bigger number better. I think it would've been better if the first number was the processor label followed by the screen size.
@@MatElFidelI also agree to that. It's kinda misleading whether it's intentional or not by Anbernic. As myself who knows nothing about the naming schemes by Anbernic and only knew these devices as retro game emulating machines, Bob has some good points.
You got that wrong. This is not an evolution device. It's the same XX Family. The number just refers to the screen. 35XX - 3.5' 28XX - 2,8' 40XX - 4,0'. So this isn't the "next step" for anbernic. It's just another option from the XX family with a bigger screen.
This is true. At the same time, I understand being confused as it is most certainly a very clunky, confusing way to name devices unless you specifically study what each letter and number means.
The number in the model name is a reference to the screen size. 40 = 4.0 inches. This has been a rule for all their units so far. Not defending them, just stating the facts. Give it 3 weeks and you'll see another form factor anyway lol
The pearl clutching about the included games is laughable, considering what the devices are used for. We can all pretend like we added our own from our physical collections and move on ;)
He mentions that. It's easier to turn a blind eye when getting roms of games that aren't even available for purchase anymore. But for the ports, those games are available for purchase. I personally don't really care how anyone else goes about getting games though.
A million people are gonna comment this but yeah it's called the RG40XX cause the numbers stand for the diagonal screen size. The different RG35XX devices all have a 3.5" screen, the RG28XX has a 2.8" screen, and yeah this one has a 4.0" screen.
@turnbasedtoddy7664 someone commented on his twitter post and he replied saying it made sense, so i guess he just doesn't read the UA-cam comments, whcih yeah fair enough tbh, i think a lot of UA-camrs don't do that
man, that rg*35* xx has a ... 3.5 inch screen... and that rg40xx has a ... 4.0 inch screen. Pretty reasonable naming convention really lol. Gonna.. let you guys take a stab what size screen an RG556 has lol.
lol, this is my first time looking at any of these devices and I was like, wait didn't he say it had a 4 inch screen? I wonder if the 35 has a 3.5 inch screen and then took like 10 seconds to check. How did he miss that if he's been covering these things for years?
@@timothygray7144 This video is just not a winner lol. Im not a hater, I enjoy his content for the most part; but this video is what it is... kinda crap lol. The whisper ad thing was ... way not the sauce, the frequent off topic rants ... like yeah lets not rip off celeste guys haha; yeah these machines come with pirated roms.. they ALL do; calling the name to "rg40" "misleaading" and "false advertisement" is such a wildly off base take... They all cant be winners, but this video was evidently rushed, lazily written, and kind of just hate mongering instead of an actual review.
ok... I have some words for this video: The new model is what we wanted from the 35xx H: more screen, 'real' L1-2/R1-2 buttons, better buttons distribution, better ergonomie and better grip and handled with hands. And a little plus: the joysticks are more out of the case, wich is better. Is it the same? Yes, inside it, but is a huge difference for the players. Can it be better? Yes. But it's ok because you get a better console for the same price.
The first two number are screen size, the last two are SOC power, the letter is form factor, aka 351V: 3.5” 3326 vertical, 353V: 3.5” 3566 vertical, 405v: 4” T618 vertical, 556h: 5.5” T820, horizontal (ok I added the h, lol)
40 denotes the 4 inch screen. It has been that way since the first Anbernic devices. XX denotes the generation. The only confusing thing is how you didn't understand that.
Anbernic has a long, long history of using the first two digits as the screen size (40 is 4 in screen, 35 is 3.5 in screen), whereas the last part defines the generation, so all XX devices would be of the same gen to them. (351 was a faster gen than 350, for example.) It only became a tiny bit weird, because they put a better chip into the 35xx plus. But "XX" in general is just their low-end tier of devices.
One thing worth mentioning about the sticks is that (on the 35xxh that i own and pretty sure is the same on the 40xxh) work as a dpad, only in 8 directions which sucks and is the first thing anbernic should fix when they work on a device with sticks
Adding to the long list of comments saying that "40" refers to the 4.0 inch screen size and not any sort of different class of handheld. It's a really intuitive naming convention.
Even though it is the same internals as the other xx line, I am interested in it for the screen size. I have a RG556, RG35xxH and a RG35XX. I gave the later to my kid as a gift. After having the 556 for some time, I really appreciate a larger screen. I'm no young buck anymore so the the bigger screen is much more comfortable to me. I personally think they should drop all the others in favor of the 40xx. Well, maybe not the SP since that is really hitting home for many but the others should be discontinued. And they need to explore the 556 more and expand upon that device. It's their best one so far and a fine-tuned version of that device is a sure hit. At least for me. Fix the joystick issues, the bluetooth and the wifi and it's golden.
If I didn't have a 35XXH, I'd be pretty interested in the 40XXH. It's the same thing, but a bit nicer. However, the controls are still too stiff for my taste, so instead of a new handheld, I just got a clip to hold my 35XXH onto my favorite comfy controller.
@@matthewdeepblue well you should. Lots of Japanese only games getting translated. Saturn ports of arcade fighters are so much better than their PS 1 versions. You can also run a growing list of Genesis games with 16:9 support though emulators the Arc isn't powerful enough to run
@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 I agree with the sentiment, however I fail to see the point of emulating the Saturn ports of arcade games when you can just emulate arcade games themselves, and those emulate better.
Including pirated versions of recent games with Linux ports is wildly terrible. These games are still being sold and distributed and for most developers porting to Linux is going the extra mile, Anbernic is not only legally playing with fire but are ethically bankrupt for exploiting developers for being considerate.
The number, you know, the one in the name of the product. It refers to the size of the screen. The RG28xx has a 2.8in screen, RG35xx is 3.5in, and yep the RG40xx is 4.0in.
I'm pretty sure the number in the name is to reflect the screen size, at last that's how I understood it. The RGB30 I got off Amazon had Shredder's Revenge and Celeste on it too way back, but they stopped working after a firmware update (it also had the Pico 8 engine which you technically have to pay for, that continued to work, but I already had a legit license for it.)
I just got my RG35XXH, a moment before I came aware of the RGG40XXH, which is a bit disappointing, but I still like it. Gotta get it the CFW, arrange my library, and then give my RG35XX to my lil brother, so he'll pay some retro games on the go.
We just need a spreadsheet from you at this point. You've reviewed so many of these things. It just needs to have an overall rating, price, what it can emulate, and any notes (like bad sticks, poor emulation for one of its consoles, etc).
A lot of complaining about it being similar compared to previous versions when it's a huge difference for tons of people. Screen is slightly different, it's design being horizontal for different hands, and a lot of people prefer analog sticks as an option. I specifically was looking for a device exactly like this as I hate using the Dpad on N64 games.
The funny thing is that this is just normal advertising with the number. The first two numbers are only the screen size (so the 40xx is 4.0 inches and the 35xx is 3.5 inches)
I didn't really need one of these but I bought it anyway as the screen on the RG35XX-H was a little too small to play some PC ports. I got the Sonic Blue model and didn't know what to do with it for a few months. I went with KNULLI firmware and the GUI was so nice that I decided to make it a dedicated Sega emulation device. Couldn't be happier.
Dude as a noob to retro handheld gaming (haven’t even received my first one yet), it’s so obvious that RG35 has a 3.5” screen and the RG40 has a 4.0” screen. If you can’t figure that out, maybe it’s time to hang up the channel.
Yeah def not false advertising anbernic uses the screen size at the front of the product number on all their devices the xx part let's you know it's the same chip
Well all recent Anbernic devices are basically the same but the SP is probably the only one with an interesting form factor and buttons. I just feel like there's something off with the other ones. Like putting thumbsticks on these kind of devices seems useless since it won't run games really well after SNES.
It’s called the 40xx because it has a 4inch screen. Just like the 35xx is called that because it has a 3.5in screen or the 28xx has a 2.8in screen. It was never meant to be a new lineup. I think you are just misunderstanding how they name their systems. Also how did you not know this was the same innards as the 35xxsp? Don’t you do research before you make your videos?
Everyone is um-askhully-ing you about the naming conventions of anbernic, but I think your point stands; putting the screen size first is confusing, especially when the XX series as a whole broke with anbernic naming conventions and maintained XX across a new chip. Where I will push back a bit is on the antagonism-- not just here, but in a lot of reviews-- about the number of models anbernic is releasing. I think there's a *lot* of value in releasing a large number of different form factors for the same chipset. This means that, if you're someone who gets all of them or has to review all of them, the releases feel boring and pointless, with no significant upgrades over a set span of time-- but it also means that custom firmware can mature for a large number of devices, and it means that people can focus on selecting what specific form factor they like best without worrying about what the console can play. It would be a bit more consumer-friendly if they announced all the form factors they were planning for the XX and 6 lines, so that everyone would know ahead of time if they should hold off on something that would please them more, but overall it leads to consumer choice without flooding the market with a variety of chipsets each with their own quirks and nuances in compatibility. It's less like apple releasing a new iphone every month, and more like the different sizes of the new iphone releasing at different times.
I really don’t understand how you thought it was going to be more powerful than the other XX devices, like most people, I thought it seemed pretty clear the only difference is the screen size The number has always meant the screen size, why would it change out of nowhere? No false advertising here dude, they were just following up with their naming convention they’ve had going forever now I love your stuff and your channel as a whole, but I think this take justifies criticism, cause it seems like you missed the mark almost completely
Ordered a new 2024 model RG35XX, they sent me one with a label that didnt have the "+" and has a 2100mah battery instead of the 2600mah battery advertised.
Really bro you've reviewed all their handhelds and dont get that the number before the xx is the screen size.. Like why are you expecting them to have updated additional things with it and it not be the same as the others they are all the same guts in different form factors and screen size
That is a bit of an odd question. I think the OLED switch is the best switch you can buy (if you have the cartridge games). Odin 2 best from AYN, the mini wasn't rated so good. And lastly.. the RP4 Pro is rated excellent. For the capabilities and cost, ease of adding games I'd say The RP4 Pro. Odin 2 if you've gotta the extra money to make all games run perfectly no questions asked through Wii, PS2, N64 and maybe work with upcoming emulators for xbox360 and PS4? More future proof that one, but I do believe not as lightweight as the RP4 pro.
I understand people saying that including ports of indie games is a bit sketchy, but saying that the handheld shouldn't come with any games at all is just wild lmao
Bob. I'm gonna level with you here. 2:40 please don't do that ever again. 🤣😩 I actually had to skip it and I usually watch your ad reads because I love how fucking fun they are.
Is the 405m still relevant? Love the form factor and the fact that it can play n64 decently. Haven't heard much about it since they've been releasing new devices.
I got the 35XX, and I like it, but I’m so tired of these companies releasing a new handheld every few weeks that have only incremental upgrades. I’ll put my money down again when it becomes worth it
Here are my recommendations : RG Cube for pico-8 and also android based. And also SNES and NES, 3DS/DS RG ARC for sega genesis Any device from anbernic with a 4.8 screen or 5 inch screen will be good GBA RG35XX H (MuOs), RG40XX H for ports, like play low demanding games on the device.
I’m good I got the rg350m whit Adam image it it is metal it plays PlayStation 1 games perfectly and is nice in the pocket I might buy another one someday if it can run PlayStation 2 games but for that i just use odin pro thanks for another great video keep them coming🤘😎
I'm really curious how we're going to look back on these systems in 15 years. It's not like Nintendo where each generation has maybe 2 or 3 models at MOST. With Anbernic they release like 20 consoles a YEAR. It's going to be so weird digging one of these up somewhere and having no idea what it is even
Did you mention the RG35XX 2024 edition? Which is just the Plus, but in the shell of the OG 35XX with a smaller battery (and no Wi-Fi, I believe) for about the same price? :P I have half of these and I like a lot about them, but man... there are TOO MANY Anbernics! 💚 Also, Tech Dweeb has a whole set of names for these that aren't cursed. 🤣The RG35XX H is the "Zazzbizzle," The SP is the "Flipzizzle," and the 28XX is the "Zazzbitty," for example!
Watching this quite literally one minute after ordering the rg35xxh in which my only gripe was it not having stacked shoulder buttons. This hurt to see.
the 40...just means 4.0 inch screen bra.... they maked so many because so many retro gamers prefere the systems they grew up with...so they make the same device for diffrent types of games. its actually smart. imagine if the Switch was in the form of what u wanted vs what it is.
Anbernic has a new Build of the RG40XX H firmware on their website with a few updates... but only the 16GB version (no games version).. the header for the 64gb version (which would include games .. and Ports) does not have a link.. so it looks like they took it down because of the feedback.. My RG40XX H should be delivered tomorrow (showing at my local post office today), so I will know for sure if it shipped without the Ports they included on the Review units soon..
I'll stick to my PSP & PSV + GBAIPS & DSi XL, those have more than enough good games for handheld, plus they are games built from the ground up for handheld play. I will get a MiSTer handheld when it's out though.
Hello, I have the Abernic RG40XX H. And I run it on custom firmware Batocera on it. But I cannot find the option to customize the colours of the joysticks... Does anybody know how to do that? Thanks in regards!
Anbernic's naming scheme goes like this:
RG - Meaning Retro Gaming
2 digits referring to screen size
1-2 digits referring to the chip they're using.
Letter referring to form factor or material of the shell.
Letter referring to Android/Linux builds
So, RG353PS
35 means 3.5 inch screen
3 is their 3rd chip they've used for their RGs
P refers to plastic shell
S refers to linux only version
The RG40XXH
40 refers to 4.0 screen compared to the 3.5 inch screen in the 35XX
XX they just chose originally because they were not planning on using the 35XX's original chip on anything else, but then they decided to re-use the naming of the XX for this latest line of H700 chips.
It's also why the RG28XX has the same performance as the other XX models
It's actually kinda crazy you can just hear what one of their consoles are called and know if it's shit or not
I really don't know how he couldn't wrap his brain around that 😂
@@doccdisrepecc7307 I mean, Anbernic's naming scheme isn't the most intuitive, and I can understand someone thinking bigger number better.
I think it would've been better if the first number was the processor label followed by the screen size.
@@MatElFidelI also agree to that. It's kinda misleading whether it's intentional or not by Anbernic. As myself who knows nothing about the naming schemes by Anbernic and only knew these devices as retro game emulating machines, Bob has some good points.
thank you for the explanation bro
You got that wrong. This is not an evolution device. It's the same XX Family. The number just refers to the screen. 35XX - 3.5' 28XX - 2,8' 40XX - 4,0'. So this isn't the "next step" for anbernic. It's just another option from the XX family with a bigger screen.
This is true. At the same time, I understand being confused as it is most certainly a very clunky, confusing way to name devices unless you specifically study what each letter and number means.
RG Cube means it's square 😂
Was about to say the same... Guess the "upgraded version" would be the XXX?
You mean the thing that he literally says within about 2 minutes of making that statement...
i was gonna say exactly that
The number in the model name is a reference to the screen size. 40 = 4.0 inches. This has been a rule for all their units so far. Not defending them, just stating the facts. Give it 3 weeks and you'll see another form factor anyway lol
I was expecting him to yell Ya Hungry! during that ad read.
I was very disappointed
Expecting it? I was waiting for it. YEARNING FOR IT! I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT!!! 😂
Def a missed opportunity 😕
Same@@rnelson1415
Lawl I made the comment the next one was going to be ASMR. Amused he did it XD
It's the screen dude, how can you not get it? 35xx it's 3.5inches, 40xx is 4. C'mon!
Not gonna lie, I'm gonna have nightmares of your ASMR factor commercial...
I may never eat again 😂
@@chubakka1980 XDXDXD
The pearl clutching about the included games is laughable, considering what the devices are used for. We can all pretend like we added our own from our physical collections and move on ;)
He mentions that. It's easier to turn a blind eye when getting roms of games that aren't even available for purchase anymore. But for the ports, those games are available for purchase.
I personally don't really care how anyone else goes about getting games though.
A million people are gonna comment this but yeah it's called the RG40XX cause the numbers stand for the diagonal screen size. The different RG35XX devices all have a 3.5" screen, the RG28XX has a 2.8" screen, and yeah this one has a 4.0" screen.
Kinda weird he doesn’t know that
@turnbasedtoddy7664 someone commented on his twitter post and he replied saying it made sense, so i guess he just doesn't read the UA-cam comments, whcih yeah fair enough tbh, i think a lot of UA-camrs don't do that
man, that rg*35* xx has a ... 3.5 inch screen... and that rg40xx has a ... 4.0 inch screen. Pretty reasonable naming convention really lol. Gonna.. let you guys take a stab what size screen an RG556 has lol.
lol, this is my first time looking at any of these devices and I was like, wait didn't he say it had a 4 inch screen? I wonder if the 35 has a 3.5 inch screen and then took like 10 seconds to check. How did he miss that if he's been covering these things for years?
@@timothygray7144 This video is just not a winner lol. Im not a hater, I enjoy his content for the most part; but this video is what it is... kinda crap lol. The whisper ad thing was ... way not the sauce, the frequent off topic rants ... like yeah lets not rip off celeste guys haha; yeah these machines come with pirated roms.. they ALL do; calling the name to "rg40" "misleaading" and "false advertisement" is such a wildly off base take...
They all cant be winners, but this video was evidently rushed, lazily written, and kind of just hate mongering instead of an actual review.
A DOUBLE QUARTER POUNDER SCREEN!!!
@@TirantWhite royale with cheese
ok... I have some words for this video:
The new model is what we wanted from the 35xx H: more screen, 'real' L1-2/R1-2 buttons, better buttons distribution, better ergonomie and better grip and handled with hands. And a little plus: the joysticks are more out of the case, wich is better.
Is it the same? Yes, inside it, but is a huge difference for the players. Can it be better? Yes. But it's ok because you get a better console for the same price.
The first two number are screen size, the last two are SOC power, the letter is form factor, aka 351V: 3.5” 3326 vertical, 353V: 3.5” 3566 vertical, 405v: 4” T618 vertical, 556h: 5.5” T820, horizontal (ok I added the h, lol)
Anbernic, i'm pretty sure your company is not gonna go bankrupt if you spend more than a day without releasing a "new" rehash of the same product
That was one of the best ad breaks I've ever seen.
Video was fine too I guess.
40 denotes the 4 inch screen. It has been that way since the first Anbernic devices. XX denotes the generation. The only confusing thing is how you didn't understand that.
Anbernic has a long, long history of using the first two digits as the screen size (40 is 4 in screen, 35 is 3.5 in screen), whereas the last part defines the generation, so all XX devices would be of the same gen to them. (351 was a faster gen than 350, for example.) It only became a tiny bit weird, because they put a better chip into the 35xx plus. But "XX" in general is just their low-end tier of devices.
One thing worth mentioning about the sticks is that (on the 35xxh that i own and pretty sure is the same on the 40xxh) work as a dpad, only in 8 directions
which sucks and is the first thing anbernic should fix when they work on a device with sticks
Adding to the long list of comments saying that "40" refers to the 4.0 inch screen size and not any sort of different class of handheld. It's a really intuitive naming convention.
Even though it is the same internals as the other xx line, I am interested in it for the screen size. I have a RG556, RG35xxH and a RG35XX. I gave the later to my kid as a gift. After having the 556 for some time, I really appreciate a larger screen. I'm no young buck anymore so the the bigger screen is much more comfortable to me. I personally think they should drop all the others in favor of the 40xx. Well, maybe not the SP since that is really hitting home for many but the others should be discontinued. And they need to explore the 556 more and expand upon that device. It's their best one so far and a fine-tuned version of that device is a sure hit. At least for me. Fix the joystick issues, the bluetooth and the wifi and it's golden.
Isn't 40xx meaning for 4 inch while 35xx meaning 3.5 inch like the 28xx means 2.8 inch.
If I didn't have a 35XXH, I'd be pretty interested in the 40XXH. It's the same thing, but a bit nicer. However, the controls are still too stiff for my taste, so instead of a new handheld, I just got a clip to hold my 35XXH onto my favorite comfy controller.
Fair, but at that point an old phone would be nicer
The numbers in the product model is a reference to the screen size. RG40XX makes sense.
Basically the only thing I want to do anymore is play Sega Genesis and pokémon ROM hacks. I just sold my switch. Because I didn't play it.
If you wanna play Sega Genesis the RG Arc may be good for you
Just get a retroid pocket 4 Pro. It can actually play Saturn games, unlike the Arc
@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 but I don't play that.
@@matthewdeepblue well you should. Lots of Japanese only games getting translated. Saturn ports of arcade fighters are so much better than their PS 1 versions. You can also run a growing list of Genesis games with 16:9 support though emulators the Arc isn't powerful enough to run
@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 I agree with the sentiment, however I fail to see the point of emulating the Saturn ports of arcade games when you can just emulate arcade games themselves, and those emulate better.
Including pirated versions of recent games with Linux ports is wildly terrible. These games are still being sold and distributed and for most developers porting to Linux is going the extra mile, Anbernic is not only legally playing with fire but are ethically bankrupt for exploiting developers for being considerate.
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The number, you know, the one in the name of the product. It refers to the size of the screen. The RG28xx has a 2.8in screen, RG35xx is 3.5in, and yep the RG40xx is 4.0in.
I'm pretty sure the number in the name is to reflect the screen size, at last that's how I understood it. The RGB30 I got off Amazon had Shredder's Revenge and Celeste on it too way back, but they stopped working after a firmware update (it also had the Pico 8 engine which you technically have to pay for, that continued to work, but I already had a legit license for it.)
I just got my RG35XXH, a moment before I came aware of the RGG40XXH, which is a bit disappointing, but I still like it. Gotta get it the CFW, arrange my library, and then give my RG35XX to my lil brother, so he'll pay some retro games on the go.
I kept expecting a jump scare during the ad....
YA HUNGRY!!!!????!?!?!!
This is part of the XX series, just with a 4.0" screen instead of a 3.5" screen.
This is a cool update.
Finally I'll be able to play Blasphemous on these handhelds.
We just need a spreadsheet from you at this point. You've reviewed so many of these things. It just needs to have an overall rating, price, what it can emulate, and any notes (like bad sticks, poor emulation for one of its consoles, etc).
Bob throwing us for a loop this week
Nope, that asmr was like nails on a chalkboard 😅
I updated my SP 2 weeks ago. It did not include TMNT, Celeste, or Shovel Knight... it did include Stardew Valley and GTA3.
These are DEFINITELY the only ads I enjoy, guy's has chops ✨ that smirk doe 😹👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
A lot of complaining about it being similar compared to previous versions when it's a huge difference for tons of people. Screen is slightly different, it's design being horizontal for different hands, and a lot of people prefer analog sticks as an option. I specifically was looking for a device exactly like this as I hate using the Dpad on N64 games.
The funny thing is that this is just normal advertising with the number.
The first two numbers are only the screen size (so the 40xx is 4.0 inches and the 35xx is 3.5 inches)
Yeah he did like no research before making this video
I didn't really need one of these but I bought it anyway as the screen on the RG35XX-H was a little too small to play some PC ports. I got the Sonic Blue model and didn't know what to do with it for a few months. I went with KNULLI firmware and the GUI was so nice that I decided to make it a dedicated Sega emulation device. Couldn't be happier.
Stay away from microwaved food guys
9:23 - Just putting this here for future use.
So is the 35XX a 3.5 inch screen? Maybe the 40XX indicates the 4 inch screen size? 🤷
Still, not what I would have expected.
Bros complaining about it using same parts and such as if he doesn't use an iphone 💀💀💀
I legit thought you were going to scream in your factor ad lmao thanks trauma. Great videos as always!
Dude as a noob to retro handheld gaming (haven’t even received my first one yet), it’s so obvious that RG35 has a 3.5” screen and the RG40 has a 4.0” screen. If you can’t figure that out, maybe it’s time to hang up the channel.
Yeah def not false advertising anbernic uses the screen size at the front of the product number on all their devices the xx part let's you know it's the same chip
Can you psp multiplayer or gba pokemon trading between 2 devices?
This guy makes my blood pressure rise when he talks
Can't wait for these to perfectly play GameCube games
I already own the ports they included, in some cases more than one copy. I don't feel bad at all about having them included.
So basically they saw the TSP growing in popularity with new amazing cfw and said we need to cash in on this.
Yeah! That's exactly why competition is good.
The SP is the only one I've bought or ever plan to buy.
Well all recent Anbernic devices are basically the same but the SP is probably the only one with an interesting form factor and buttons. I just feel like there's something off with the other ones. Like putting thumbsticks on these kind of devices seems useless since it won't run games really well after SNES.
I would love a 35XX H without the thumb sticks more like the GBA OG
That doggo eating better than Bob
The larger screen and stacked trigger buttons, if they're comfortable, might be enough for me to buy it to replace my 35xxh
Bob 35xxh is 3.5 in screen, and the 40xxh is 4 in .
It’s called the 40xx because it has a 4inch screen. Just like the 35xx is called that because it has a 3.5in screen or the 28xx has a 2.8in screen. It was never meant to be a new lineup. I think you are just misunderstanding how they name their systems. Also how did you not know this was the same innards as the 35xxsp? Don’t you do research before you make your videos?
Everyone is um-askhully-ing you about the naming conventions of anbernic, but I think your point stands; putting the screen size first is confusing, especially when the XX series as a whole broke with anbernic naming conventions and maintained XX across a new chip. Where I will push back a bit is on the antagonism-- not just here, but in a lot of reviews-- about the number of models anbernic is releasing. I think there's a *lot* of value in releasing a large number of different form factors for the same chipset. This means that, if you're someone who gets all of them or has to review all of them, the releases feel boring and pointless, with no significant upgrades over a set span of time-- but it also means that custom firmware can mature for a large number of devices, and it means that people can focus on selecting what specific form factor they like best without worrying about what the console can play. It would be a bit more consumer-friendly if they announced all the form factors they were planning for the XX and 6 lines, so that everyone would know ahead of time if they should hold off on something that would please them more, but overall it leads to consumer choice without flooding the market with a variety of chipsets each with their own quirks and nuances in compatibility. It's less like apple releasing a new iphone every month, and more like the different sizes of the new iphone releasing at different times.
I think they did the 35 because the old screens were 3 1/2 inches and the 40 is because now it’s a 4 inch screen. I may be wrong though.
I really don’t understand how you thought it was going to be more powerful than the other XX devices, like most people, I thought it seemed pretty clear the only difference is the screen size
The number has always meant the screen size, why would it change out of nowhere? No false advertising here dude, they were just following up with their naming convention they’ve had going forever now
I love your stuff and your channel as a whole, but I think this take justifies criticism, cause it seems like you missed the mark almost completely
Ordered a new 2024 model RG35XX, they sent me one with a label that didnt have the "+" and has a 2100mah battery instead of the 2600mah battery advertised.
Really bro you've reviewed all their handhelds and dont get that the number before the xx is the screen size..
Like why are you expecting them to have updated additional things with it and it not be the same as the others they are all the same guts in different form factors and screen size
The tooling costs for all these shells must be costing a fortune. Still love my serveral Anberics though
3:55 I was prepping my ears and surprised
Weird question, which is better modded switch lite, rp4 pro or odin pro mini ?
That is a bit of an odd question. I think the OLED switch is the best switch you can buy (if you have the cartridge games). Odin 2 best from AYN, the mini wasn't rated so good. And lastly.. the RP4 Pro is rated excellent. For the capabilities and cost, ease of adding games I'd say The RP4 Pro. Odin 2 if you've gotta the extra money to make all games run perfectly no questions asked through Wii, PS2, N64 and maybe work with upcoming emulators for xbox360 and PS4? More future proof that one, but I do believe not as lightweight as the RP4 pro.
@theshepard22 I appreciate the reply, low on budget, so I'm getting a modded switch for $160.
Factor ad without the yelling just ain't the same man
The names are based on the screen size 4 inches, 3.5 inches 2.8 inches 😊
Add another to the list of UA-camrs pretending to care that these handhelds come pre-loaded with games.
I understand people saying that including ports of indie games is a bit sketchy, but saying that the handheld shouldn't come with any games at all is just wild lmao
Is 35 = 3.5 inch screen
And 40 = 4.0 inch screen?
Your Factor ASMR has finally sold me on it.
I preferred the YA HUNGRY 50 And was paranoid he'd just shout it out during the asmr
@@imanafshari6128 at that point, you just have to get TWO subscriptions to Factor...
screen size 4:3 is the same as 3G35XX PLUS???? or dif screen size
You had me so prepared for the usual YAHUNGRY during that ad, the anticipation was killing me
Bob. I'm gonna level with you here. 2:40 please don't do that ever again. 🤣😩 I actually had to skip it and I usually watch your ad reads because I love how fucking fun they are.
I actually laughed a lot during this one, but I used to watch ASMR videos a decent amount so maybe I'm just used to it...
They missed the mark. This should've been a plastic version of the 405M
Absolutely agree. I wanted a Linux only plastic version of 405M. Would have been a good device.
Is the 405m still relevant? Love the form factor and the fact that it can play n64 decently. Haven't heard much about it since they've been releasing new devices.
I did get a tiny bit sleepy during the ASMR ad. Very relaxing.
Dude, the whispering in the add nearly made me turn off the video ngl
Maybe if I wait a few more weeks, they'll give me an Android device in the same form factor, since Anbernic never released a RG405P.
That's what I'm kind of hoping for. Maybe we'll end up getting a 406h, since they just came out with the 406v.
I got the 35XX, and I like it, but I’m so tired of these companies releasing a new handheld every few weeks that have only incremental upgrades. I’ll put my money down again when it becomes worth it
35xx = 3.5 inch
28xx = 2.8 inch
40xx = ???
Here are my recommendations :
RG Cube for pico-8 and also android based. And also SNES and NES, 3DS/DS
RG ARC for sega genesis
Any device from anbernic with a 4.8 screen or 5 inch screen will be good GBA
RG35XX H (MuOs), RG40XX H for ports, like play low demanding games on the device.
I know this is coming off as evil, but isn't it a good thing that it can play modern games.
It’s called the 40xx because the screen is 4.0 inches
I’m good I got the rg350m whit Adam image it it is metal it plays PlayStation 1 games perfectly and is nice in the pocket I might buy another one someday if it can run PlayStation 2 games but for that i just use odin pro thanks for another great video keep them coming🤘😎
He didn't blow my ears out by yelling YAHUNGRY50 for 20% off my order, so now I don't know what discount code to use
I'm really curious how we're going to look back on these systems in 15 years. It's not like Nintendo where each generation has maybe 2 or 3 models at MOST. With Anbernic they release like 20 consoles a YEAR. It's going to be so weird digging one of these up somewhere and having no idea what it is even
I heard anbernic was giving away those commercial ports and it inspired me to finally buy Shredders revenge
I got mine from the Amazon Prime Day free games
Is not that hard Bob, the numbers mean the screen size
would you say its at least 5 better than the 35xx
Did you mention the RG35XX 2024 edition? Which is just the Plus, but in the shell of the OG 35XX with a smaller battery (and no Wi-Fi, I believe) for about the same price? :P I have half of these and I like a lot about them, but man... there are TOO MANY Anbernics! 💚
Also, Tech Dweeb has a whole set of names for these that aren't cursed. 🤣The RG35XX H is the "Zazzbizzle," The SP is the "Flipzizzle," and the 28XX is the "Zazzbitty," for example!
Watching this quite literally one minute after ordering the rg35xxh in which my only gripe was it not having stacked shoulder buttons. This hurt to see.
I’ve never heard anything so cursed as Bob attempting ASMR. Jesus Christmas man…
the 40...just means 4.0 inch screen bra.... they maked so many because so many retro gamers prefere the systems they grew up with...so they make the same device for diffrent types of games. its actually smart. imagine if the Switch was in the form of what u wanted vs what it is.
Anbernic has a new Build of the RG40XX H firmware on their website with a few updates... but only the 16GB version (no games version).. the header for the 64gb version (which would include games .. and Ports) does not have a link.. so it looks like they took it down because of the feedback.. My RG40XX H should be delivered tomorrow (showing at my local post office today), so I will know for sure if it shipped without the Ports they included on the Review units soon..
I'll stick to my PSP & PSV + GBAIPS & DSi XL, those have more than enough good games for handheld, plus they are games built from the ground up for handheld play. I will get a MiSTer handheld when it's out though.
That Factor ad was just Bob yelling in size 3 font -prove me wrong
Hello, I have the Abernic RG40XX H. And I run it on custom firmware Batocera on it. But I cannot find the option to customize the colours of the joysticks... Does anybody know how to do that? Thanks in regards!
You gotta try the powkiddy v10. Best budget handheld for the price. New commendation for friends. Right out of the box. Perfect for gameboy advance.
Why so much whines.?
This is not on I want a proper YA HUNGRY 🙏🏼
what if the 40 in rg40xx is refering to the 4 inch screen. 35xx all have 3.5 screens. 28xx is 2.8 screen
I was hoping he'd break ASMR to say, "YAHUNGRY"