@@DroidLocks6971It was perfect til the new firmware. When it wakes from sleep, no sound. Have to reset. Hope they fix this. Don’t update if you haven’t.
I know it has been said before, but I think it bears repeating: I really appreciate that your background for your videos is the drafting mat. Being able to immediately know how one device compares to another in terms of size even when they aren't on screen next to each other, uniformly across all of your videos is amazing.
For someone new to emulation the Miyoo Mini Plus was perfect for me. Very easy to set up, tonnes of community support, and it's so cheap you can tinker with it and not care about making a mistake. I will end up moving on to a more powerful and comfortable device at some point, but I cant recommend it enough for newbies like myself.
I started with a MM+, there are so many custom buttons and dpads for it. I got a Retroid pocket 3+ recently for dreamcast, saturn, nds, n64, psp, vita, ps2, gamecube, wii.
@@toycoma98 Sadly the custom buttons and d pads are a lot more difficult to acquire here in the UK. Some of the ones that Russ recommends have a shipping cost that's half the price of the console lol.
Thanks Russ! I'm buying a handheld for a friend - a vet who is stuck in the VA hospital for a couple months. He's going to have a long road to recovery as he's losing his leg from the knee down. He's no stranger to this kind of thing having already lost parts of both feet. Anyway, I wanted to get him something to help stave off his boredom but also something that wouldn't be too expensive, in case it gets stolen while he's at his many imaging and PT appointments. So I'm going to pick up a Powkiddy X55 for him and load it up with ROMs and set it up following your guides. So, thanks for your efforts here and for all the good info you put out, and thanks for indirectly helping a vet. For being a Navy guy, you're alright! I'll be sure to let him know - he's a salty old ground pounder.
This is basically the perfect video for where I'm at now. I was already leaning towards the retroid 2s, but this video basically cemented it for me. "Power Hungry" perfectly describes what I'm looking for.
Same, honestly. I was planning to just get the RG35XX H but now I'm leaning heavy toward the Retroid 2. I don't think I can pass up the ability to play RE: Zero or Luigi's Mansion on the go.
I have the OG Miyoo Mini. I love it. I do deliveries so it’s the perfect thing to play when I’m waiting for another delivery to come in. Very easy to take everywhere you go. I constantly always whip it out when I’m waiting in long lines.
The RP2S is so good in price, performance and overall quality that since August 2023 I am really struggling to find any worthy upgrade. I hope a 3:2 screen device with better performance than the RP2S and the same quality will come out: that would be a dream!
I appreciate your videos Russ, I just started on this handheld emulation hobby and I bought a RP4 pro just last week and I have no idea how to set it up and all, I just followed your videos and after a day or two I am already enjoying the device. Thank you so much for helping us with your content. 😃
I did the same thing. Took me two days to get everything set up to my liking but now I'm ready to enjoy some of my favorite PS1 RPGs. Of course... I did all the work to set up a ton of my but I've just been playing games via the Xbox cloud and Steam Link on my RP4. The Xbox library is pretty deep with titles I've been meaning to play.
@@gravitybeetle9593 thinking about it! Apparently I was not able to run my favorite PSP/3DS games properly (I'm on Batocera OS). Will probably do that when I do a phone upgrade. Otherwise, I'm happy with the purchase!
@TitanCatX I mean, its your choice and if it gives you happiness then its fine! But i think that, in the long term, buying a mid tier phone (around 200 bux) and a phone controller (they are pretty expensive, around 50 to 90 bux) you could be set. My xiaomi 12 lite can run even some switch games perfecly, so maybie it could be a W. Just try to do your research before you buy something, i boght the razer kishi cuz it was my first time buying a phone controller and now im not THAT happy with it. I could have perfecly boght a phone holder for an xbox controller and saved 40 bux. But yea
@@gravitybeetle9593 My big reason: Because I don't want to drain my phone battery to play gameboy games. I'd rather drain a gameboy battery to play gameboy games while my phone remains perfectly fine for the next day or two.
I started off with the 35XX. It literally fell apart on me from general use. Switched to the Miyoo Mini/MM+. Still love those devices but they make my hands cramped. Finally I switched to the RP2SM and it's my favorite handheld so far. I even had the 405m before this and once again, a product from Anbernic was falling apart on me from normal use.
I'm still satisfied with my old RG351V + Steam Deck + modded 3DS core, but I love your content and how your enthusiasm shines through when you talk about these devices, your passion is infectious. Keep up the good work!
Same here, I have the R36S + Steam Deck and those are perfect for my use cases. I got started on my brother having a steam deck and convincing me to get into this stuff so I started with a Retroid Pocket 3+ which was a great entry for me, enough for me to get a 4 Pro which I thought I would never need to upgrade from… until I got a steam deck for $180, and it’s perfect 😭 but if I wanted to play games on the go, I am cheap, so I got the cheapest handheld I could get, and after Russ’s video on it, the R36S is also amazing for me. But yes, I still keep watching his vidoes because I’m both fascinated and also love Russ’s passion as well. I Appreciate your comment :)
Lol I just brought a steam deck oled so excited to get one finally after watching russ' content for ages myself and I agree that his enthusiasm shines through every vid its actually what sold me on the deck in the end
@@therandomers9276 I have been tempted to get a Steam Deck (well I actually got one of the very first batch released but decided to flip it). Rumors are really heating up on some new Steam Decks in 2024 and I think I'll hold out to see how that goes. The Retroid 4 pro as me pretty well covered with Steam Link and Xbox Cloud gaming until I have a full fat portable computer. When I don't have good internet I still have my library of older games to work through. Installed a ton of my favorite childhood RPGs but need to actually play them :P.
What a very timely video. I was just looking around for $100 or less handheld emulators for a few weeks now bouncing off your reviews and others, and from the sbc subreddit. Thanks for the video, and it seemed to reinforce my decision to go with a RP2S (when I have the money to spare outside of adulting spending).
I got a couple of these! RG35XX-H has a rock solid build quality. I got the Plus too, the battery and the shoulder buttons are just rattling around in the body. I really love muOS on these devices. On the Powkiddy side, I really want to like my RGB30 but the dpad is very creaky and the battery indicator is pretty much unusable. Still the best for PICO-8. The X55 is a bit nicer but the CFW development is uncertain at the moment. I have a bug with latest JELOS where audio breaks every time I put it in sleep mode. My favorite is the RG505 right now, it's even cheaper than the RP2S from Aliexpress. I actually prefer Android for the great sleep mode and Bluetooth audio. Also takes charge from a type C charger no problem. I also keep an RG Nano with me all the time, does what it's supposed to do pretty well. So my favorites: RG Nano, RG35XX-H, RG505
@@Guy_on_UA-camI know this comment is about a month old at this point, but I'm trying to decide between the miyoo mini plus and the RG35xxh. On one hand I absolutely love the look and compactness of the miyoo mini plus but am hung up on the potential of hooking the RG35xxh up to my tv to play on the big screen. I'm also wondering which OS you prefer?
I am in the same situation. I love how the miyoo mini is so compact. My only doubt is because of how close the hands have to be together and I would love to play on the screen from time to time. @@UnfamiliarProxy
Stumbled upon your channel absolutely randomly, having never played with a retro handheld before, and now I'm buying a Trimui Smart Pro. Your videos are very good 👍
The miyoo mini was my end-game, and then they made it better when releasing the plus version. It is now perfect in every single way and I personally think nothing is ever going to beat it
@@HarryVerolme For GBA games easily 6+ hours on a single full charge. PS1 3hrs this also depends on if it is a full 3D title or not. NeoGeo can be a bit more intense but again it depends on the title but 3hrs+ for sure. Anything lower spec then what I mentioned can easily get you some more. If you leave your house on a full charge you have nothing to worry about. You literally have access to most of the greatest handled titles to ever exist in your pocket with an absolutely beautiful screen. And if the Plus ends up being too big for your taste the Mini version is still fantastic more so if you just want to play GBA games as those mainly just use the front facing buttons. The biggest issue with the non plus version of the Mini is that the trigger buttons are very unconformable to use for long periods of time so heavy action games are not the best on it, but RPG's are perfect. I personally have one of each since I love it so much, but the Plus overall is the best pick because its feature list is much greater with the addition of Wifi.
@@VerlixStone Thanks! Really appreciate the elaborate answer. I think I'll get the Plus at some point. Would love to show my son the old Pokemon games I grew up playing.
@@HarryVerolme Happy to help! Also, when you do take the dive make sure you check this channels guide on how to setup Onion OS for the Mini Plus. By far the best OS to run on it as it makes organizing and pickup & play where you last left off a breeze. Old Pokemon titles also look great on this screen, the colors pop beautifully! Your kid is gonna have a great experience on it, much better than we both had back in our day for sure.
Came in with the idea of getting the Retroid 2S, ordered the PowKiddy RGB30 at the end. Thanks for the inspiration, the 1:1 display looks amazing and is super affordable.
I'm about to buy my first because I'm enticed by the R36S because it's such bang for buck. But now I'm thinking it's more fun to buy a better one. So next was the rgxx35 plus, but no joysticks. So now im looking at the rg35xx h.
I'm super interested to see your follow-up video about the Trimui Smart Pro. That device looks really slick, and hearing that there's rumblings of community firmware makes it super intriguing. Thanks for the video!
I find that I like watching your vids more than any ASMRs out there. That's apart from the fact that you've helped me with picking up and setting up my handhelds. Pure gold, thanks dudeski!
I have played around with the Anbernic 35xx and it was really fun! Ever since the Steamdeck I’ve been more into handheld gaming it’s changed my habits for the gaming worse lol. Handhelds around this price point are so cool and might even make great gifts for people. They’re in expensive and are fun of on long road trips. Gotten through quite a few old rpgs I’ve been meaning to play.
@@AnthonyUA-cams I play a lot of the ogs like final fantasy 1&2, Chrono Trigger etc. And of course Pokemon rom hacks. They run amazingly in that thing.
Uma dica: quando vc procurar esses consoles no aliexpress, escolhe "envio do brasil" na barra da esquerda. O frete é ironicamente caro, mas você não paga a taxa.
Yeah it was 160 for me here in Canada. I have barely played it since I got it, but it’s super nice. I had the 35xx and 35xx+ and I’m very glad I went with the RP2s.
This is crazy. My RGB30 started playing up just this afternoon and I find myself wondering whether I should get a replacement or something else. Russ saves the day yet again.
@@tdome3000 updated arkos and sound completely stopped working. tried a few fixes and even a fresh install on a different SD card and still couldn't get sound back. Jelos on the other hand works fine. No idea what's going on but I much prefer arkos so I'm honestly considering getting a new RGB30.
I live in Brazil and bought a Miyoo Mini Plus because it's affordable and reminds me of the Game Boy I used to have when I was younger. I'm very happy with the device, it's very easy to use and OnionOS has a bunch of features, love it.
I got a XU-10, and I run JELOS on it. It's a perfect baby's first handheld. The D pad is amazing, and it handily runs everything I want. I do want a pocket system as well, so looking at that.
My Miyoo Mini Plus is really fun to play GBA games on. All the Sonic and Pokemon games I played as a kid have been awesome to relive when I’m in the waiting room for stuff like the dentist or doctor
@@Fyre0 they should be, but they usually come with a faulty sd card which means your saves will be corrupted at some point unless you switch to a Samsung or Sandisk card and get Onion OS
You are the best in the retro handheld game. Loving my RG35XX+ so far. All I need now is a device that will play NGC and PS2 flawlessly that I can connect to my TV. I know some devices can already do that but I’m waiting one more generation to be safe
@@przemekg9045 maybe wants more ergo or smaller. although, I suppose most are more hoping for price drop. Instead of price drops, the manufacturers this year are going for features and such.
Much appreciated for this Russ! Been getting my friends into this, with one of them having a Miyoo Mini+ and the other looking into the RG35XH (im not gonna call it the XX H, too much of a mouthful). Meanwhile, I'm loving my RGB30 + Modded 3DS combo for traveling on the go! SNES and NES games on the RGB30 are just a dream and the Gameboy line + Pico 8 is just perfect on this thing!
Man!!! Thank you, thank you thank you!! I've been wondering about these devices for years and have been fearful of losing money on some junk. These videos are opening my eyes to a whole new world and exciting the little kid in me!!
I want a 720p 16:9 in a vertical/tiny form factor. A vertical psp machine. These things also need internal emmc at least. Microsd is trash for bootable partitions. Kills cards. They were never made for that purpose. Too many writes.
I ordered a Miyoo Mini A30 and Trimui Smart Pro tonight while watching this video. I was already about 98% sure I was going to buy the Miyoo but then I saw the Trimui in your video and couldn't decide which one I actually wanted. So I got them both. I'll keep one for myself and give the other one to my kid or a friend after I try them both out for a while. Great video.
Great to see the Miyoo Mini Plus still getting so much love. After 6 months, my Mini Plus is still my go-to device for gaming on the go. I recently ended up in the hospital for just under a week, and as I was checking my backpack to see what I had packed in that could keep me occupied, I found my Miyoo Mini Plus conveniently tucked in one of my side pockets. It was a great long-term cure for boredom. Also, I’m glad to see the TrimUI Smart Pro getting recommended too. I know it gets flak for its nubby joysticks and L2 and R2 trigger buttons, but as a fighting game enthusiast, it’s the perfect handheld for me, especially with how many arcade fighting games I can play with Final Burn Neo. And the battery life is amazing. I only have to charge it up once a week with the way I play it.
@@Bread-fl8vm im very happy with it. Mostly playing gba games. I must say that it doesnt play many psp games smoothly but i’m happy with its performance for the price. Looking forward to using some custom software as the default one is a bit clunky but its fine
My favorite retro handheld is an old Android phone I had laying around that I then turned into a console with Retroarch and Dig. All I had to spend was 10 bucks for a BSP D3 controller.
I love it, you should make a percentage from these companies. you push so many people their way, and more than likely give them so many sales. You should make a handheld line yourself and check all your boxes in what you like. I’d buy it.
The RGB-35XX+H is what I've been asking for over 2 years. Basically the same as the Anbernic RG353m but in a better body (lightweight retro plastic) and at an acceptable price. Recently been on a big sale for around USD $30 from Amazon. It's impossible to beat. A distant second is the Retroid Pocket 2S which is $90 firm without discount sales. It offers the best price to performance (besides the above when on sale). And if you value Quality over Quantity, you only have room for a single Retro Handheld. Well the choice is easy. It's the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. It's just barely pocketable and comfortable. And it's slightly cheaper than the competition whilst giving you much better support, software, build, and everything else. But if you don't want to pocket these, so that you're carrying around a backpack. Well there's a couple options. The cheapest being the AYN Odin2, a fine choice. For a bit more money, there's the Base SteamDeck that's used or refurbished. For some more money there is the Brand New Valve SteamDeck OLED, cannot recommend enough. And for slightly more money there is the ASUS ROG Ally, which gives you a bit extra on top. And for a lot more money and inconvenience, but for those that money-is-no-object, well the Top Dog is the GPD Win-Max-3 with the latest AI chipset (Zen 8740u) and a usable mini keyboard to replace your tablet or ultrabook. My recommendation? Find out what you want first, then secondly look at your budget. If you cannot afford it now, it might be better to skip it and save up for it, rather than compromise. I recommend for a healthy balance get the most expensive Retroid with the cheapest SteamDeck. You'll have a blast either outdoors or indoors. For me personally it's different though.
Yes it seems like a pretty decent handheld for a nice price. AliExpress had them on two cheap for their anniversary sale recently which I'm waiting for delivery on. Batocera seems like a good way to go with it. Why are you using V40 beta? Is that the latest build or is there another reason? I ask because odds are I'll mod the OS like everything else I own LOL
I keep on going back to the RGB30. the 1:1 aspect ratio 720x720 crisp screen is just perfect for retro gaming. I seriously wish some company made a clone with better quality control. I would snatch it up super quick.
Same. When the R36S came out, I was going back and forth between it and the RGB30. Now I’m hung up on the RG35XX-H and the RGB30. If someone would merge the RGB30’s screen with the RG35XX-H’s form factor and button/grip quality, it would be perfect
You are the reason why i got into the hobby besides been a gamer all my life but cause of you i had bought some many emulation handhelds i have more than 15 now is crazy love them and love your videos please keep making them thanks 👍
Thank you for your video's. My last gba died 2 years ago. I like playing handhelds when i'm on holyday. I found your channel a few weeks ago and really like these handhelds. My RG35XX H arrived yesterday and wow. This is so much cooler then a game boy with 15 games 😂 Even the included sd card has more then 90% of the games I played growing up.
Awesome retro digest under and around 100. Will next tier(s) be coming? I own trimui smart and miyoo mini+ largely due to your recs and have been enjoying them very much. Thanks Russ.
Can confirm the Miyoo Mini Plus changed the game for me as far as retro hardware goes. I decided to go all in and get the 256gig SD with Onion installed and so it's been an utter joy to play and use and is essentially a daily driver.
Imma wait a hot second to see how those clamshells come out, but the gkd pixel is getting more appealing everytime I look at it. Btw this was a really good video, I think this approach to recommendations based on the type of user you are get you a more holistic consideration of your needs as well as a more precise recommendation.
Gkd pixel is smaller than a Miyoo Mini OG and if the latter is tiny, the former is just micro 😂 A bigger (maybe somewhere between Mini OG and Mini Plus size) in metal and plastic would sell truckloads. Not sure how pixel is still gkd's only such device tbf
Thank you for saying "grab a snack and drink" at the beginning of these because I usually don't unless you remind me and it's nice to snack and drink while watching! lol
I bought the RP2s first and then bought 2 Anbernic 35xxh devices. Each have a couple advantages/disadvantages but no one can go wrong with either, I love them both! I didn't think I wanted the grip for the 2s but it feels SO MUCH better to be playing.
Just putting it out there that you can get a 2DS under $100 from your favorite online reseller or GameStop at $99+tax. While you do still need to purchase 3DS/NDS games, there are many awesome bundle deals available around the web. I just got one and hacked it and it is easily my favorite handheld I've ever owned, inspired by your 3DS recommendation last year!
Bravo Zulu Russ on another great run down of handhelds that help us narrow things down. I think the retroid 2S will replace my RGB30. I too have come across wonky charging and batt drain on it.
It's really amazing what beautiful handhelds there have been in recent years. It's amazing how many there were. You can't keep up with that at all. Thank you showing of these retro handhelds. Greetings from RetroGameCity 🤗☺
My favorite emulator handheld is the rg405m. It has changed my life lol. I can play everything that I want while still being able to fit it in my pocket. It's so sleek, sexy, decently powerful and very portable/pocketable. I love in line shoulder buttons so that has never been an issue with me.
After watching your video on the Trimui smart pro and a few others, I decided to purchase it. I love the little nipple analog sticks but you are correct, the sensitivity is wonky. I also bought a custom printed holder from a shop on Etsy which makes it much more comfortable. I haven’t done any updates yet so I am looking forward to your update video, but I am kinda Linux savvy which is one of the plusses for me. Thanks Russ!
I think for me, portability+ruggedness+battery-life are my key characteristics. I want a handheld that can survive a fall and can be carried around easily. The TrimUI smart seems to fit the bill.
I fretted over this decision for weeks until pulling the trigger on the ARC S. I wanted something comfortable and unique while also playing what I want (up to PSX), but most important I don't want analog sticks getting in the way. And so far (with The RA as CFW) it is amazing
I just got my "wee baby" device yesterday, a RG35XX-H, for $51. Got acmeplus's bato fork onto it, and still setting things up... but it seems like it'll be great for light gaming. I love being able to ssh in and rsync files between different retro devices over wifi. Longer sessions still need something more comfortable though, like a full controller and TV.
The Powkiddy V90 is hands-down the best value option. In my opinion it pretty much eliminates the sub $90 market for $30. I think for most people the Retroid Pocket 2s is going to be good enough for almost everything with little compromise. So I view as : Low budget: Powkiddy V90 Mid budget: Retroid Pocket 2S (or flip) Large budget: Steam Deck / Ayn Odin 2
I definitely considered the V90, I even spent some time updating the firmware and re-testing all my favorite systems. But the slight screen tearing, unintuitive user interface, and poor pixel scaling kept it off my list. I think it's amazing what the community has done with it over the years, but I'd rather spend $10 more for the R36S to alleviate those minor issues (albeit in a much larger form factor).
I've been watching endless videos trying to decide what to buy. Have finally decided on a miyoo mini plus for my first as I got one for £35 on aliexpress. I think my ultimate system currently doesn't exist but hopefully will soon.
Got my RG35XX H for $25 from Tiktok shop, came with everything and a carry case, def recommend looking for those deals. I already have a RG556, X55, and some other handhelds, but for $35 or less which is a common deal for the RG35XX H its def a great portable pickup.
Hey man, nice video. I found your video while I was searching for reviews for ANBERNIC RG353V. And this got me wanting to ask you, which do think is better in terms of: 1) Overall performance 2) The games they can run 3) Ease of setup for each console's emulator and running its games 4) Using both analog sticks in games with camera movement ANBERNIC RG353V or Retroid Pocket 2S? Thanks again for such a nice video.
Thank you for your work. Ended up ordering myself Triumui Smart Pro. In my experience devices that are premium for their price in everything but software but are being improved over time by both creators and community are usually ending up as the best pick in the long run. Investing in a newer, less popular than the usual suspects company feels right, too, and it does look like they want to improve their devices even post-launch instead of dishing out "plus" versions every four months. More competition is always better for both the consumer and for the niche.
Recently bought a RG35XXH and at first I was kinda skeptical about the device since, I really like the Miyoo mini + with onion os. After dabbling with my RG35XXH and installing MuOs, I fell in love with the RG35XH and enjoy it.
the funny thing is, I just bought the M17 handheld (v3) from the Aliexpress spring sale almost on a lark because it was so cheap with the discounts; ended up paying $30 with free shipping, and it got to my place in about 5 days. i don’t like the version of Emuelec that it comes with because of the fact that you can barely tinker with it, which is what I like doing with Emuelec. *sadface* however, because of your videos on MinUI, I ended up using that on the M17, and it’s become my pick up and play handheld of choice as a result! i’ve been enjoying tinkering around with MinUI on such a cheap device; my only gripe so far is that MinUI doesn’t make much use of the analog sticks on the system other than mapping the D-Pad and the face buttons to them. so if MinUI ever gets dual analog stick support, it’d pretty much would be perfect for my tastes when it comes to a pick up and play simple handheld.
I like the way that R35xxh sounds and this would be my first handheld. Admittedly I am ultimately searching for something like the retroid pocket for N64, the r35xxh sounds like a good starting place for me.
If I hadn't already got a Steamdeck, which is hands down the best emulation system that I have ever used, I probably would have bought one of the Anbernics. It's just that, since I already have a Steamdeck, I don't see the point in buying any of these 'consoles' for emulation purposes, when the Deck can emulate everything up to PS3 and Xbox 360. The only downside is that it costs just a bit more than $100, but it does so much more also. Maybe they would serve as a secondary emulation system, for if my Steamdeck goes down any time? However, they would have to fulfil certain requirements, like being able to support an extensive library of added games, while also having access to one or two Micro SD Cards, while also having a battery life of around 8 hours and being able to emulate up to and including PS One games. If the system can't emulate PS One games, at a bare minimum, then it's not worth having. If I was going to do anything, IF, then I would probably buy the cheapest Steamdeck that I can get my hands on, and go that way. Store my roms on the MicroSD Card. Use the second Steamdeck purely for emulation purposes. Within time, the Steamdeck will drop in price. I doubt that it will ever drop to below $100 though. I do think that it is wonderful though, how these devices keep retro gaming alive still, decades after the games stopped being produced.
I am currently satisfied with my retro handheld setups and will only get a new one, once the Sub-120$ for full speed gamecube and ps2 threshold has been broken
I’m not even looking to buy a new handheld at the moment, I just like your words magic man
The way he says "plus", so smooth.
You see a new RetroGameCorps video in your subscription list and you say "Yeah man, I want to do it".
I know right. Just the way he breaks down the information. It's just so soothing and understandable.
@@DroidLocks6971It was perfect til the new firmware. When it wakes from sleep, no sound. Have to reset. Hope they fix this. Don’t update if you haven’t.
Same
I know it has been said before, but I think it bears repeating: I really appreciate that your background for your videos is the drafting mat. Being able to immediately know how one device compares to another in terms of size even when they aren't on screen next to each other, uniformly across all of your videos is amazing.
I still remember when I bought the RG351mp end of 2021. Your videos were vital in my decision. We all appreciate you Russ.
For someone new to emulation the Miyoo Mini Plus was perfect for me. Very easy to set up, tonnes of community support, and it's so cheap you can tinker with it and not care about making a mistake. I will end up moving on to a more powerful and comfortable device at some point, but I cant recommend it enough for newbies like myself.
The Mini/Mini+ are just killer devices.
I started with a MM+, there are so many custom buttons and dpads for it. I got a Retroid pocket 3+ recently for dreamcast, saturn, nds, n64, psp, vita, ps2, gamecube, wii.
@@toycoma98 yeah I got the rp3+ when it first came out and now I’ve got a rp4 pro that I absolutely love.
@@toycoma98 Sadly the custom buttons and d pads are a lot more difficult to acquire here in the UK. Some of the ones that Russ recommends have a shipping cost that's half the price of the console lol.
i'm kinda hoping eventually we'll get a miyoo mini + 2
whilst all the anbernic devices are great, I just love my miyoo mini +
Thanks Russ! I'm buying a handheld for a friend - a vet who is stuck in the VA hospital for a couple months. He's going to have a long road to recovery as he's losing his leg from the knee down. He's no stranger to this kind of thing having already lost parts of both feet. Anyway, I wanted to get him something to help stave off his boredom but also something that wouldn't be too expensive, in case it gets stolen while he's at his many imaging and PT appointments. So I'm going to pick up a Powkiddy X55 for him and load it up with ROMs and set it up following your guides. So, thanks for your efforts here and for all the good info you put out, and thanks for indirectly helping a vet. For being a Navy guy, you're alright! I'll be sure to let him know - he's a salty old ground pounder.
This is basically the perfect video for where I'm at now. I was already leaning towards the retroid 2s, but this video basically cemented it for me. "Power Hungry" perfectly describes what I'm looking for.
Same, honestly. I was planning to just get the RG35XX H but now I'm leaning heavy toward the Retroid 2. I don't think I can pass up the ability to play RE: Zero or Luigi's Mansion on the go.
The last one is only one worth getting. Ontil we get better ps2 and high emulation for phone.
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Dude , thanks for the guide. As a 90's kid testing the waters on retro game emulations your video is very helpful.
I have the OG Miyoo Mini. I love it. I do deliveries so it’s the perfect thing to play when I’m waiting for another delivery to come in. Very easy to take everywhere you go. I constantly always whip it out when I’m waiting in long lines.
The RP2S is so good in price, performance and overall quality that since August 2023 I am really struggling to find any worthy upgrade. I hope a 3:2 screen device with better performance than the RP2S and the same quality will come out: that would be a dream!
I appreciate your videos Russ, I just started on this handheld emulation hobby and I bought a RP4 pro just last week and I have no idea how to set it up and all, I just followed your videos and after a day or two I am already enjoying the device. Thank you so much for helping us with your content. 😃
I did the same thing. Took me two days to get everything set up to my liking but now I'm ready to enjoy some of my favorite PS1 RPGs. Of course... I did all the work to set up a ton of my but I've just been playing games via the Xbox cloud and Steam Link on my RP4. The Xbox library is pretty deep with titles I've been meaning to play.
Been wanting to play retro Pokemon games from GBA and NDS. Because of this channel, I pulled the trigger on RG35XX H. Thank you so much, keep it up!
Why dont ya buy a phone controller and obtain a bunch of roms to play on your phone
@@gravitybeetle9593 thinking about it! Apparently I was not able to run my favorite PSP/3DS games properly (I'm on Batocera OS). Will probably do that when I do a phone upgrade. Otherwise, I'm happy with the purchase!
@TitanCatX I mean, its your choice and if it gives you happiness then its fine! But i think that, in the long term, buying a mid tier phone (around 200 bux) and a phone controller (they are pretty expensive, around 50 to 90 bux) you could be set. My xiaomi 12 lite can run even some switch games perfecly, so maybie it could be a W. Just try to do your research before you buy something, i boght the razer kishi cuz it was my first time buying a phone controller and now im not THAT happy with it. I could have perfecly boght a phone holder for an xbox controller and saved 40 bux. But yea
@@gravitybeetle9593 My big reason: Because I don't want to drain my phone battery to play gameboy games. I'd rather drain a gameboy battery to play gameboy games while my phone remains perfectly fine for the next day or two.
@@gravitybeetle9593 You could also just buy and hack a 3DS for that price. Or save up a little more and get the Steam Deck
I started off with the 35XX. It literally fell apart on me from general use. Switched to the Miyoo Mini/MM+. Still love those devices but they make my hands cramped. Finally I switched to the RP2SM and it's my favorite handheld so far. I even had the 405m before this and once again, a product from Anbernic was falling apart on me from normal use.
I'm still satisfied with my old RG351V + Steam Deck + modded 3DS core, but I love your content and how your enthusiasm shines through when you talk about these devices, your passion is infectious. Keep up the good work!
Same here, I have the R36S + Steam Deck and those are perfect for my use cases. I got started on my brother having a steam deck and convincing me to get into this stuff so I started with a Retroid Pocket 3+ which was a great entry for me, enough for me to get a 4 Pro which I thought I would never need to upgrade from… until I got a steam deck for $180, and it’s perfect 😭 but if I wanted to play games on the go, I am cheap, so I got the cheapest handheld I could get, and after Russ’s video on it, the R36S is also amazing for me.
But yes, I still keep watching his vidoes because I’m both fascinated and also love Russ’s passion as well. I Appreciate your comment :)
Lol I just brought a steam deck oled so excited to get one finally after watching russ' content for ages myself and I agree that his enthusiasm shines through every vid its actually what sold me on the deck in the end
I really like my RG351V. It would be nice if it was more powerful to play more Saturn N64 and Dreamcast but I mostly play up to PlayStation anyway.
I love my RG351v as well
@@therandomers9276 I have been tempted to get a Steam Deck (well I actually got one of the very first batch released but decided to flip it). Rumors are really heating up on some new Steam Decks in 2024 and I think I'll hold out to see how that goes. The Retroid 4 pro as me pretty well covered with Steam Link and Xbox Cloud gaming until I have a full fat portable computer. When I don't have good internet I still have my library of older games to work through. Installed a ton of my favorite childhood RPGs but need to actually play them :P.
I have a confession... I never grab a snack or drink when Russ tells me to.
YOU SHALL PAY FOR YOUR SINS.
Look at you, posting heresy
No need to anyways.
Definitely a rebel!
FBI? You just come just in time! There's the monster right there!
What a very timely video. I was just looking around for $100 or less handheld emulators for a few weeks now bouncing off your reviews and others, and from the sbc subreddit.
Thanks for the video, and it seemed to reinforce my decision to go with a RP2S (when I have the money to spare outside of adulting spending).
My go to right now is my RGB30. The screen on it is just perfection for arcade and older consoles. For PS2 and GC I'll grab my Odin.
I got a couple of these!
RG35XX-H has a rock solid build quality. I got the Plus too, the battery and the shoulder buttons are just rattling around in the body. I really love muOS on these devices.
On the Powkiddy side, I really want to like my RGB30 but the dpad is very creaky and the battery indicator is pretty much unusable. Still the best for PICO-8. The X55 is a bit nicer but the CFW development is uncertain at the moment. I have a bug with latest JELOS where audio breaks every time I put it in sleep mode.
My favorite is the RG505 right now, it's even cheaper than the RP2S from Aliexpress. I actually prefer Android for the great sleep mode and Bluetooth audio. Also takes charge from a type C charger no problem.
I also keep an RG Nano with me all the time, does what it's supposed to do pretty well.
So my favorites: RG Nano, RG35XX-H, RG505
You put Gamma OS and it has amazing battery life
The Miyoo Mini + is such a joy to use, for vertical handhelds, easily my favorite of the current bunch
I got mine in "atomic purple." Such a nice look!
Ditto! I have a Miyoo Mini+ and a Rg35xxh and I barely use the latter
@@Guy_on_UA-camI know this comment is about a month old at this point, but I'm trying to decide between the miyoo mini plus and the RG35xxh. On one hand I absolutely love the look and compactness of the miyoo mini plus but am hung up on the potential of hooking the RG35xxh up to my tv to play on the big screen. I'm also wondering which OS you prefer?
I am in the same situation. I love how the miyoo mini is so compact. My only doubt is because of how close the hands have to be together and I would love to play on the screen from time to time. @@UnfamiliarProxy
Stumbled upon your channel absolutely randomly, having never played with a retro handheld before, and now I'm buying a Trimui Smart Pro. Your videos are very good 👍
Trimui Smart Pro is so underrated. The design is sleek and premium
...aaaand colored LED's, 13sec. Boot Time, Load/Save System, Portmaster and clicky D-Pad and Buttons, Rumble Motor. Yeah, it's pretty unique.
If it had wifi it would be perfect
@@Mantenner But it does have wifi and bluetooth.
@@jbnetosilva oh....well that changes things! For some reason I thought it didn't!
Torn between this and the rgb10 max3.
Thanks for your video, I just got myself a RG35XX H today, and I think it worth every penny I spent.
The miyoo mini was my end-game, and then they made it better when releasing the plus version. It is now perfect in every single way and I personally think nothing is ever going to beat it
What's the battery like?
@@HarryVerolme For GBA games easily 6+ hours on a single full charge. PS1 3hrs this also depends on if it is a full 3D title or not. NeoGeo can be a bit more intense but again it depends on the title but 3hrs+ for sure. Anything lower spec then what I mentioned can easily get you some more. If you leave your house on a full charge you have nothing to worry about. You literally have access to most of the greatest handled titles to ever exist in your pocket with an absolutely beautiful screen. And if the Plus ends up being too big for your taste the Mini version is still fantastic more so if you just want to play GBA games as those mainly just use the front facing buttons. The biggest issue with the non plus version of the Mini is that the trigger buttons are very unconformable to use for long periods of time so heavy action games are not the best on it, but RPG's are perfect. I personally have one of each since I love it so much, but the Plus overall is the best pick because its feature list is much greater with the addition of Wifi.
@@VerlixStone Thanks! Really appreciate the elaborate answer. I think I'll get the Plus at some point. Would love to show my son the old Pokemon games I grew up playing.
@@HarryVerolme Happy to help! Also, when you do take the dive make sure you check this channels guide on how to setup Onion OS for the Mini Plus. By far the best OS to run on it as it makes organizing and pickup & play where you last left off a breeze. Old Pokemon titles also look great on this screen, the colors pop beautifully! Your kid is gonna have a great experience on it, much better than we both had back in our day for sure.
@@VerlixStone I can't find anything to confirm this--Does the Mm+ have all of the old pokemon titles included--RBY/GSC/RSE?
I can't tell how big they are without a block of dairygold for comparsion!
We need to send some KerryGold to Hawaii 🇮🇪🥛🐄❤
One metric I wish you also reviewed on, was *_Battery Life_*
Yea, this one is critical for pocketable devices....
Came in with the idea of getting the Retroid 2S, ordered the PowKiddy RGB30 at the end. Thanks for the inspiration, the 1:1 display looks amazing and is super affordable.
Your reviews are great giving real insights on the pros and cons for us, a real review channel unlike the ads filled channel where everything is best!
I'm about to buy my first because I'm enticed by the R36S because it's such bang for buck. But now I'm thinking it's more fun to buy a better one. So next was the rgxx35 plus, but no joysticks. So now im looking at the rg35xx h.
I'm super interested to see your follow-up video about the Trimui Smart Pro. That device looks really slick, and hearing that there's rumblings of community firmware makes it super intriguing. Thanks for the video!
I find that I like watching your vids more than any ASMRs out there. That's apart from the fact that you've helped me with picking up and setting up my handhelds. Pure gold, thanks dudeski!
I have played around with the Anbernic 35xx and it was really fun! Ever since the Steamdeck I’ve been more into handheld gaming it’s changed my habits for the gaming worse lol. Handhelds around this price point are so cool and might even make great gifts for people. They’re in expensive and are fun of on long road trips. Gotten through quite a few old rpgs I’ve been meaning to play.
Which RPGS did you play through?
@@AnthonyUA-cams I play a lot of the ogs like final fantasy 1&2, Chrono Trigger etc. And of course Pokemon rom hacks. They run amazingly in that thing.
I live in Brazil, so the $99 price of the Retroid suddenly becomes $200 (I’m not kidding, taxes here are something to be aware of).
Gotta buy it when you go overseas
For context: Aliexpress and major chinese e-commerce sites in brazil now charge the mandatory 60-80% taxes for importing, its insane.
Uma dica: quando vc procurar esses consoles no aliexpress, escolhe "envio do brasil" na barra da esquerda. O frete é ironicamente caro, mas você não paga a taxa.
Yeah it was 160 for me here in Canada. I have barely played it since I got it, but it’s super nice. I had the 35xx and 35xx+ and I’m very glad I went with the RP2s.
We also get hit with humongous taxes here in Argentina 😢
This is crazy. My RGB30 started playing up just this afternoon and I find myself wondering whether I should get a replacement or something else. Russ saves the day yet again.
What issues do you have with it?
That is a quirky device that I love. Let me know what problems you have. Maybe I'd be able to help
@@tdome3000 updated arkos and sound completely stopped working. tried a few fixes and even a fresh install on a different SD card and still couldn't get sound back. Jelos on the other hand works fine. No idea what's going on but I much prefer arkos so I'm honestly considering getting a new RGB30.
@@thiagoaraujossee my other comment. I already asked the Dev on discord and he said he didn't know what I can do
@@darren591 I also had ArkOS for a few weeks but it sucks.
I live in Brazil and bought a Miyoo Mini Plus because it's affordable and reminds me of the Game Boy I used to have when I was younger. I'm very happy with the device, it's very easy to use and OnionOS has a bunch of features, love it.
I got a XU-10, and I run JELOS on it. It's a perfect baby's first handheld. The D pad is amazing, and it handily runs everything I want. I do want a pocket system as well, so looking at that.
My Miyoo Mini Plus is really fun to play GBA games on. All the Sonic and Pokemon games I played as a kid have been awesome to relive when I’m in the waiting room for stuff like the dentist or doctor
It's oddly a real compliment puller as well.
I play Taekwondo SNES on my MM+ when i'm in line at the post office.
Are the GBA/GBC pokemon titles included in the card out of the box?
@@Fyre0 they should be, but they usually come with a faulty sd card which means your saves will be corrupted at some point unless you switch to a Samsung or Sandisk card and get Onion OS
You are the best in the retro handheld game. Loving my RG35XX+ so far. All I need now is a device that will play NGC and PS2 flawlessly that I can connect to my TV. I know some devices can already do that but I’m waiting one more generation to be safe
Odin 2 is what you are looking for.
@@przemekg9045 maybe wants more ergo or smaller. although, I suppose most are more hoping for price drop. Instead of price drops, the manufacturers this year are going for features and such.
Just ordered my RG35XX H can’t wait
Much appreciated for this Russ! Been getting my friends into this, with one of them having a Miyoo Mini+ and the other looking into the RG35XH (im not gonna call it the XX H, too much of a mouthful).
Meanwhile, I'm loving my RGB30 + Modded 3DS combo for traveling on the go! SNES and NES games on the RGB30 are just a dream and the Gameboy line + Pico 8 is just perfect on this thing!
Man!!! Thank you, thank you thank you!! I've been wondering about these devices for years and have been fearful of losing money on some junk. These videos are opening my eyes to a whole new world and exciting the little kid in me!!
In a couple of years, they are going to reach the perfection I'm looking for.
I want a 720p 16:9 in a vertical/tiny form factor. A vertical psp machine. These things also need internal emmc at least. Microsd is trash for bootable partitions. Kills cards. They were never made for that purpose. Too many writes.
I just want a PC based handheld the size and button placements of the RP4 that can run GTA 5 smoothly, under $500
Thats what I said 2 years ago lol
I should be receiving my Gray Edition ANBERNIC Arc-D this week. Can't wait!
I ordered a Miyoo Mini A30 and Trimui Smart Pro tonight while watching this video. I was already about 98% sure I was going to buy the Miyoo but then I saw the Trimui in your video and couldn't decide which one I actually wanted. So I got them both. I'll keep one for myself and give the other one to my kid or a friend after I try them both out for a while. Great video.
Bought the Anbernic RG35XX H directly from the manufacter. Great deal, and system
Still on the RG351P lol and loving it, but your videos are always enjoyable and it's great to see newer devices.
I've had the Retroid Pocket 2+ for a couple of years now and I still love it. Can't go wrong with Retroids
Great to see the Miyoo Mini Plus still getting so much love. After 6 months, my Mini Plus is still my go-to device for gaming on the go. I recently ended up in the hospital for just under a week, and as I was checking my backpack to see what I had packed in that could keep me occupied, I found my Miyoo Mini Plus conveniently tucked in one of my side pockets. It was a great long-term cure for boredom.
Also, I’m glad to see the TrimUI Smart Pro getting recommended too. I know it gets flak for its nubby joysticks and L2 and R2 trigger buttons, but as a fighting game enthusiast, it’s the perfect handheld for me, especially with how many arcade fighting games I can play with Final Burn Neo. And the battery life is amazing. I only have to charge it up once a week with the way I play it.
My trimui smart pro arrives tomorrow!! Cant wait :)
How are you liking it? I'm eyeing it too!
@@Bread-fl8vm im very happy with it. Mostly playing gba games. I must say that it doesnt play many psp games smoothly but i’m happy with its performance for the price. Looking forward to using some custom software as the default one is a bit clunky but its fine
My favorite retro handheld is an old Android phone I had laying around that I then turned into a console with Retroarch and Dig. All I had to spend was 10 bucks for a BSP D3 controller.
I love it, you should make a percentage from these companies. you push so many people their way, and more than likely give them so many sales. You should make a handheld line yourself and check all your boxes in what you like. I’d buy it.
I've been looking into getting one of these for myself, so this video is super timely.
Great video Russ (as always)! I would pick the RG35XX-H (I got Batocera v40 Beta on mine). 😉
I have to update from v39, heard that hdmi having problems and got scared haha
@@morterox2v40 has a gazillion bugs that you find only when testing every single system. And the Boot Time is meh.
@@morterox2 I heard the v39 is a better build and has more emulator support. 😉
The RGB-35XX+H is what I've been asking for over 2 years. Basically the same as the Anbernic RG353m but in a better body (lightweight retro plastic) and at an acceptable price. Recently been on a big sale for around USD $30 from Amazon.
It's impossible to beat.
A distant second is the Retroid Pocket 2S which is $90 firm without discount sales. It offers the best price to performance (besides the above when on sale).
And if you value Quality over Quantity, you only have room for a single Retro Handheld. Well the choice is easy. It's the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. It's just barely pocketable and comfortable. And it's slightly cheaper than the competition whilst giving you much better support, software, build, and everything else.
But if you don't want to pocket these, so that you're carrying around a backpack. Well there's a couple options. The cheapest being the AYN Odin2, a fine choice. For a bit more money, there's the Base SteamDeck that's used or refurbished. For some more money there is the Brand New Valve SteamDeck OLED, cannot recommend enough. And for slightly more money there is the ASUS ROG Ally, which gives you a bit extra on top. And for a lot more money and inconvenience, but for those that money-is-no-object, well the Top Dog is the GPD Win-Max-3 with the latest AI chipset (Zen 8740u) and a usable mini keyboard to replace your tablet or ultrabook.
My recommendation?
Find out what you want first, then secondly look at your budget. If you cannot afford it now, it might be better to skip it and save up for it, rather than compromise. I recommend for a healthy balance get the most expensive Retroid with the cheapest SteamDeck. You'll have a blast either outdoors or indoors. For me personally it's different though.
Yes it seems like a pretty decent handheld for a nice price.
AliExpress had them on two cheap for their anniversary sale recently which I'm waiting for delivery on.
Batocera seems like a good way to go with it.
Why are you using V40 beta? Is that the latest build or is there another reason? I ask because odds are I'll mod the OS like everything else I own LOL
Amazing content, as always! Kudos from Puerto Rico, Russ 🇵🇷💪🏽
I keep on going back to the RGB30. the 1:1 aspect ratio 720x720 crisp screen is just perfect for retro gaming. I seriously wish some company made a clone with better quality control. I would snatch it up super quick.
Same. When the R36S came out, I was going back and forth between it and the RGB30. Now I’m hung up on the RG35XX-H and the RGB30. If someone would merge the RGB30’s screen with the RG35XX-H’s form factor and button/grip quality, it would be perfect
The rg cube has 1:1 720p but more expensive because it's using android powerfull chips t820 that can play ps2,gamecube
You are the reason why i got into the hobby besides been a gamer all my life but cause of you i had bought some many emulation handhelds i have more than 15 now is crazy love them and love your videos please keep making them thanks 👍
я тоже! давай дружить чувак
пс: путин черт!
Thank you for your video's. My last gba died 2 years ago. I like playing handhelds when i'm on holyday. I found your channel a few weeks ago and really like these handhelds. My RG35XX H arrived yesterday and wow. This is so much cooler then a game boy with 15 games 😂 Even the included sd card has more then 90% of the games I played growing up.
Awesome retro digest under and around 100. Will next tier(s) be coming? I own trimui smart and miyoo mini+ largely due to your recs and have been enjoying them very much. Thanks Russ.
Can confirm the Miyoo Mini Plus changed the game for me as far as retro hardware goes. I decided to go all in and get the 256gig SD with Onion installed and so it's been an utter joy to play and use and is essentially a daily driver.
I got my son an r36s and he's been loving it
Imma wait a hot second to see how those clamshells come out, but the gkd pixel is getting more appealing everytime I look at it.
Btw this was a really good video, I think this approach to recommendations based on the type of user you are get you a more holistic consideration of your needs as well as a more precise recommendation.
Gkd pixel is smaller than a Miyoo Mini OG and if the latter is tiny, the former is just micro 😂
A bigger (maybe somewhere between Mini OG and Mini Plus size) in metal and plastic would sell truckloads. Not sure how pixel is still gkd's only such device tbf
Thank you for saying "grab a snack and drink" at the beginning of these because I usually don't unless you remind me and it's nice to snack and drink while watching! lol
It’s a Great feeling to take your personal arcade with you. Enjoy your Retro trip wherever you go. ☝🏻🤓🕹️
Never clicked on a video so fast. This will come in handy for a great gift to someone
I bought the RP2s first and then bought 2 Anbernic 35xxh devices. Each have a couple advantages/disadvantages but no one can go wrong with either, I love them both! I didn't think I wanted the grip for the 2s but it feels SO MUCH better to be playing.
Okay, I'm giving you a like purely for the category names. It is pure gold.
Great video, 10/10. Makes me happy that I just ordered the RG40XX H as my first retro portable. I mean, as my SON'S first retro portable... Haha
Just putting it out there that you can get a 2DS under $100 from your favorite online reseller or GameStop at $99+tax.
While you do still need to purchase 3DS/NDS games, there are many awesome bundle deals available around the web.
I just got one and hacked it and it is easily my favorite handheld I've ever owned, inspired by your 3DS recommendation last year!
My son has an old 3ds xl that I got a card with 500 ds games, it was on Amazon for like $20. What a good time to be alive lol.
Okay, finally finished watching this video, and I’m happy that I own (and LOVE) all the top picks 😊
Bought my 35xx H for $42 on aliexpress and im glad i did i love this device minus the shoulder buttons.
Bravo Zulu Russ on another great run down of handhelds that help us narrow things down. I think the retroid 2S will replace my RGB30. I too have come across wonky charging and batt drain on it.
It's really amazing what beautiful handhelds there have been in recent years. It's amazing how many there were. You can't keep up with that at all. Thank you showing of these retro handhelds. Greetings from RetroGameCity 🤗☺
Trimui Smart Pro 1.0.4 update was awesome. :3 I can't wait further updates for improve more.
My favorite emulator handheld is the rg405m. It has changed my life lol. I can play everything that I want while still being able to fit it in my pocket. It's so sleek, sexy, decently powerful and very portable/pocketable. I love in line shoulder buttons so that has never been an issue with me.
very excited for the upcoming clamshell devices!
I just bought his top picks...all 4...even though I don't have money and never gamed before.
After watching your video on the Trimui smart pro and a few others, I decided to purchase it. I love the little nipple analog sticks but you are correct, the sensitivity is wonky. I also bought a custom printed holder from a shop on Etsy which makes it much more comfortable. I haven’t done any updates yet so I am looking forward to your update video, but I am kinda Linux savvy which is one of the plusses for me. Thanks Russ!
Definitely buying the retro pocket i hate studdering when gaming...thanks for the advice
Love this video. I was curious on which chipset is best for retro games and then you bust out the retroid at the end 😂
Retroid Pocket 2S is so underrated. Literally a perfect device across the board except having to deal with Android to set it up.
I think for me, portability+ruggedness+battery-life are my key characteristics. I want a handheld that can survive a fall and can be carried around easily. The TrimUI smart seems to fit the bill.
I fretted over this decision for weeks until pulling the trigger on the ARC S. I wanted something comfortable and unique while also playing what I want (up to PSX), but most important I don't want analog sticks getting in the way. And so far (with The RA as CFW) it is amazing
I just got my "wee baby" device yesterday, a RG35XX-H, for $51. Got acmeplus's bato fork onto it, and still setting things up... but it seems like it'll be great for light gaming. I love being able to ssh in and rsync files between different retro devices over wifi. Longer sessions still need something more comfortable though, like a full controller and TV.
Do I need another emulation device? No, Do I want to buy one? Yes, Will I watch every bit of this video? Also yes :)
I insta clicked again 😅
Same 👁️👅👁️🎉
Guilty 🤚
Same lol
As everyone
Always
The Powkiddy V90 is hands-down the best value option. In my opinion it pretty much eliminates the sub $90 market for $30. I think for most people the Retroid Pocket 2s is going to be good enough for almost everything with little compromise.
So I view as :
Low budget: Powkiddy V90
Mid budget: Retroid Pocket 2S (or flip)
Large budget: Steam Deck / Ayn Odin 2
I definitely considered the V90, I even spent some time updating the firmware and re-testing all my favorite systems. But the slight screen tearing, unintuitive user interface, and poor pixel scaling kept it off my list. I think it's amazing what the community has done with it over the years, but I'd rather spend $10 more for the R36S to alleviate those minor issues (albeit in a much larger form factor).
@@RetroGameCorps I think that's a reasonable viewpoint. Great video!
Absolutely love the naming convention, Russ! 👏👏👏
I've been watching endless videos trying to decide what to buy. Have finally decided on a miyoo mini plus for my first as I got one for £35 on aliexpress. I think my ultimate system currently doesn't exist but hopefully will soon.
Got my RG35XX H for $25 from Tiktok shop, came with everything and a carry case, def recommend looking for those deals. I already have a RG556, X55, and some other handhelds, but for $35 or less which is a common deal for the RG35XX H its def a great portable pickup.
Oh hey! The TrimUI Smart Pro can stream stuff from your pc now too. So many good upgrades to it. I cant wait to get mine.
Id love to see a video where you go over options that just give the absolute most power for their price point
Hey man, nice video.
I found your video while I was searching for reviews for ANBERNIC RG353V.
And this got me wanting to ask you, which do think is better in terms of:
1) Overall performance
2) The games they can run
3) Ease of setup for each console's emulator and running its games
4) Using both analog sticks in games with camera movement
ANBERNIC RG353V or Retroid Pocket 2S?
Thanks again for such a nice video.
Love the different categories. As someone that just bought the RP4P, I was just thinking about what different types of handhelds to get and why.
Nice video as always! RG35XX H is still my favorite! The form factor is a winner for me. Horizontal all de wae.
Thank you for your work. Ended up ordering myself Triumui Smart Pro. In my experience devices that are premium for their price in everything but software but are being improved over time by both creators and community are usually ending up as the best pick in the long run. Investing in a newer, less popular than the usual suspects company feels right, too, and it does look like they want to improve their devices even post-launch instead of dishing out "plus" versions every four months. More competition is always better for both the consumer and for the niche.
Recently bought a RG35XXH and at first I was kinda skeptical about the device since, I really like the Miyoo mini + with onion os. After dabbling with my RG35XXH and installing MuOs, I fell in love with the RG35XH and enjoy it.
Sooooooooo many choices!!!! Thing is whats important to me now may change as I get more into these and have to buy another one!!!
the funny thing is, I just bought the M17 handheld (v3) from the Aliexpress spring sale almost on a lark because it was so cheap with the discounts; ended up paying $30 with free shipping, and it got to my place in about 5 days. i don’t like the version of Emuelec that it comes with because of the fact that you can barely tinker with it, which is what I like doing with Emuelec. *sadface*
however, because of your videos on MinUI, I ended up using that on the M17, and it’s become my pick up and play handheld of choice as a result! i’ve been enjoying tinkering around with MinUI on such a cheap device; my only gripe so far is that MinUI doesn’t make much use of the analog sticks on the system other than mapping the D-Pad and the face buttons to them. so if MinUI ever gets dual analog stick support, it’d pretty much would be perfect for my tastes when it comes to a pick up and play simple handheld.
Im happy with my Miyoo Mini + and my switch! Great video!
I like the way that R35xxh sounds and this would be my first handheld. Admittedly I am ultimately searching for something like the retroid pocket for N64, the r35xxh sounds like a good starting place for me.
If I hadn't already got a Steamdeck, which is hands down the best emulation system that I have ever used, I probably would have bought one of the Anbernics. It's just that, since I already have a Steamdeck, I don't see the point in buying any of these 'consoles' for emulation purposes, when the Deck can emulate everything up to PS3 and Xbox 360. The only downside is that it costs just a bit more than $100, but it does so much more also. Maybe they would serve as a secondary emulation system, for if my Steamdeck goes down any time? However, they would have to fulfil certain requirements, like being able to support an extensive library of added games, while also having access to one or two Micro SD Cards, while also having a battery life of around 8 hours and being able to emulate up to and including PS One games. If the system can't emulate PS One games, at a bare minimum, then it's not worth having. If I was going to do anything, IF, then I would probably buy the cheapest Steamdeck that I can get my hands on, and go that way. Store my roms on the MicroSD Card. Use the second Steamdeck purely for emulation purposes. Within time, the Steamdeck will drop in price. I doubt that it will ever drop to below $100 though. I do think that it is wonderful though, how these devices keep retro gaming alive still, decades after the games stopped being produced.
I am currently satisfied with my retro handheld setups and will only get a new one, once the Sub-120$ for full speed gamecube and ps2 threshold has been broken