The stock OS was a nightmare and I was so disappointed with the system when I first bought it. Miyoo should be giving royalties to the creator of Spruce OS because it saved their device.
I just ordered this bad boy with spruce pre-installed. Been waiting for something like this for awhile. These retro emulator handhelds are getting so nice.
Ordered one for 31€ and will install spruce on it. I love the small form factor and buttons/dpad being full size. Looks like great value for money if it runs well up to ps1, ds and all the rest below.
Got mine in about a week ago, Loaded Spruce on a new card, and have been having a blast! It the Perfect travel companion when I don't want to lug my Odin 2 around. Great video brotha! 💪🏼
I'm new to retro gaming and not familiar with many games, so it would be really helpful if you could display the names of the games you're playing on the screen. This could be a great help for gamers like me. Thank you for the review!
Bo, thanks. Been looking at this and first passed it over. Now you're making me look again. BUT.... I'm also looking at the Miyoo Mini Plus. Any thoughts comparing them, or is it apples and oranges - or room for both ? Thanks
I'm glad you're doing a double-take. I think this one is worth a second look. Is it better than the MiYoo Mini Plus.... oof... that's a tough question. It's more powerful, more pocketable, cooler look imo... I would probably pick it over the MiYoo Mini Plus... BUT OnionOS is still better than almost any other firmware, and that has really given the MM+ its staying power. I don't know if you can go wrong either way, especially with SpruceOS on the A30.
Spruce 2.3 is supposed to have a feature to turn off the LED, but for some reason it isn’t working for me. Could be user error, or maybe a bug. Regardless, they’re aware that that’s a feature people want, so I’m hopeful it will work down the road.
I got one in the mail yesterday. I'm pretty happy overall though the rom set that came with stock is really hard to navigate and find stuff because of all the bloat.
@@tbatrics I would recommend backing up the ROMs folder to your computer, and then starting to go through then transferring the games you know you want to a new ROMs folder. Curate your own collection over time. Thanks for watching and happy gaming!
I think it’s version 2.0. And I need to update it again! They just keep making it better. Yeah, I figured out retroachievements after I made the review. Thanks for watching!
@@BoKnowsGamingwe just released 2.2.2 today! Are you possibly interested in making a video on how to update? The other videos online don’t do it properly……. Thanks!
@@kilchisbluepdx1761 I have been thinking about doing a tutorial. I just haven't found the time yet. But you're right, I had a hard time updating mine because I couldn't find a good video.
DS has a superb library if you search a bit. Monster tale, dawn of sorrow, gta chinatown wars, phantom hourglass, soma bringer and more. Love doom on n64, ps1 diablo, resident Evil 2, adventures of little ralph, zanac ex zanac, and dc Resident evil code Veronica, don't know if that will play on such a device
i just got the miyoo a30 i installed spruce 2.3.1 but i only have like a list of the systems not like u got. and for some reason it wont show Nintendo 64
If you go to "Apps" you should see some called "Emu Fresh". Select that and hit A, and it will look at your SD card for any new ROMs and update your game list.
So, it sounds like you didn't do the official MiYoo firmware update. You need to do that first before you can take full advantage of Spruce. Technically, Spruce isn't a full blown OS. It's more like a re-skin and optimization of the MiYoo firmware that's still running underneath it.
@@BoKnowsGaming I have some constructive advice in regards. I don't see a pop filter on your very cool looking mic. If you get one get the circular one that attaches from the base and it won't cover up your mic. They are very affordable and can be ordered on Amazon.
The stock OS was a nightmare and I was so disappointed with the system when I first bought it. Miyoo should be giving royalties to the creator of Spruce OS because it saved their device.
That’s true! Spruce gave it life! Thanks for watching.
They should hire him.
I just ordered this bad boy with spruce pre-installed. Been waiting for something like this for awhile. These retro emulator handhelds are getting so nice.
They sure are! That’s awesome getting it with Spruce pre-installed. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching and happy gaming!
Love me the A30. So much that I now have 2 of them because I wanted a color I couldn’t get at release 😊
Haha. I love that. Yeah, I really kind of want that red and gold one, but.... "I don't need it." Haha.
Ordered one for 31€ and will install spruce on it. I love the small form factor and buttons/dpad being full size. Looks like great value for money if it runs well up to ps1, ds and all the rest below.
That’s awesome. With Spruce it really is a great value. Enjoy!
adding bluetooth or headphone jack would be nice..
Got mine in about a week ago, Loaded Spruce on a new card, and have been having a blast! It the Perfect travel companion when I don't want to lug my Odin 2 around. Great video brotha! 💪🏼
I agree! I stick in my pocket all the time going random places. Haha. Thanks for watching!
Good to hear that there have been a lot of fixxes with Spruce. Awesome review😁👌
Thank you, sir! It’s a night and day difference. The A30 is a real joy to play now. 👍👍
FYI I have RetroAchievements working on my A30. Also Spruce now has Syncthing built in which I have been using to sync my RetroArch saves.
Yeah, I upgraded to Spruce 2.0 and saw they added Syncthing, which is awesome. How did you get RetroAchievements working? Inside RetroArch?
@@BoKnowsGaming yup!
Nice! I’ll have to try that then. Thanks!
This would be a deal breaker. So do you have to edit a retro arch text file?
I'm new to retro gaming and not familiar with many games, so it would be really helpful if you could display the names of the games you're playing on the screen. This could be a great help for gamers like me. Thank you for the review!
That’s a good suggestion. Thanks for the feedback. And thanks for watching!
Bo, thanks. Been looking at this and first passed it over. Now you're making me look again. BUT.... I'm also looking at the Miyoo Mini Plus. Any thoughts comparing them, or is it apples and oranges - or room for both ? Thanks
I'm glad you're doing a double-take. I think this one is worth a second look. Is it better than the MiYoo Mini Plus.... oof... that's a tough question. It's more powerful, more pocketable, cooler look imo... I would probably pick it over the MiYoo Mini Plus... BUT OnionOS is still better than almost any other firmware, and that has really given the MM+ its staying power. I don't know if you can go wrong either way, especially with SpruceOS on the A30.
Does it have netplay or wireless connectivity for 2 player?
Awesomeness just ordered one
Very nice! It’s super fun. Thanks for watching and happy gaming! 🙂
did you find a way to turn the blue led off/down? I'm looking to maybe buy one of these
Spruce 2.3 is supposed to have a feature to turn off the LED, but for some reason it isn’t working for me. Could be user error, or maybe a bug. Regardless, they’re aware that that’s a feature people want, so I’m hopeful it will work down the road.
I got one in the mail yesterday. I'm pretty happy overall though the rom set that came with stock is really hard to navigate and find stuff because of all the bloat.
@@tbatrics I would recommend backing up the ROMs folder to your computer, and then starting to go through then transferring the games you know you want to a new ROMs folder. Curate your own collection over time. Thanks for watching and happy gaming!
What release version is this? It’s odd seeing the LED on.
Retroachievments are functional on spruce
I think it’s version 2.0. And I need to update it again! They just keep making it better. Yeah, I figured out retroachievements after I made the review. Thanks for watching!
@@BoKnowsGamingwe just released 2.2.2 today!
Are you possibly interested in making a video on how to update? The other videos online don’t do it properly…….
Thanks!
@@kilchisbluepdx1761 I have been thinking about doing a tutorial. I just haven't found the time yet. But you're right, I had a hard time updating mine because I couldn't find a good video.
@kilchisbluepdx1761 how do you update? Any way of OTA updates yet?
@@Streetsupra88 No. Unfortunately there are no OTA updates.
@BoKnowsGaming nice video, I have two of these units arriving in two days, is Spruce OS the best cfw at the moment for this device ?
Absolutely it is. And it’s gotten even better since I recorded this! Thanks for watching and happy gaming. 🙂
Can i play marvel vs capcom 2 DC and any wrestling game in the miyo a30?
It can play MvC 2 on DC. And it can Play WCW v NWO Revenge on N64. That’s the only wrestling game I own.
Any word on custom software?
Yeah. Spruce OS 2.0 is out now.
No audio jack :(
What are some PS1, N64, DS, and DC do you recommend?
My favorites for this device: Crash Team Racing (PS1), Diddy Kong Racing (N64), New Super Mario Bros. (DS), and Soul Caliber (DC).
DS has a superb library if you search a bit. Monster tale, dawn of sorrow, gta chinatown wars, phantom hourglass, soma bringer and more. Love doom on n64, ps1 diablo, resident Evil 2, adventures of little ralph, zanac ex zanac, and dc Resident evil code Veronica, don't know if that will play on such a device
Could I ask if there are any Lego games already in the pocketable device?
i just got the miyoo a30 i installed spruce 2.3.1 but i only have like a list of the systems not like u got. and for some reason it wont show Nintendo 64
If you go to "Apps" you should see some called "Emu Fresh". Select that and hit A, and it will look at your SD card for any new ROMs and update your game list.
Spruce does works with retroachiements No problem (retroarch)
Yeah, I literally just realized that this morning. My mistake. Thanks for letting me know!
idk why, but i have stuttering problems with any roms, especially PS1, but even nes roms stutter a bit. Spruce 2.1, now updated to 2.2, same problems
So, it sounds like you didn't do the official MiYoo firmware update. You need to do that first before you can take full advantage of Spruce. Technically, Spruce isn't a full blown OS. It's more like a re-skin and optimization of the MiYoo firmware that's still running underneath it.
Where do I order it from?
Here's a Prime Day deal for it. I also have a link in the description. Thanks for watching!
amzn.to/3NgUA1G
Good review.
Thank you! 🙂
Link doesn't work anymore. Still awesome video for 30 bucks ❤
Thanks for letting me know! I fixed it. Yeah, it's an awesome little device!
screw it im buying one
my miyoo mini+ needs a bro
Haha. It's on sale today here: amzn.to/3Ygul1F
Thanks for watching!
Drink some water or something. All I hear is your mouth noises.
Great advice. I do need to drink more water. Thanks for watching.
@@BoKnowsGaming I have some constructive advice in regards. I don't see a pop filter on your very cool looking mic. If you get one get the circular one that attaches from the base and it won't cover up your mic. They are very affordable and can be ordered on Amazon.