We really are living in the Golden era of retro gaming handhelds. Never have we been so spoiled for choice with actually decent quality products that still are relatively affordable.
Black Seraph saved this handheld from obscurity and mediocrity. I've been loving playing Xenogears for the first time. It actually got me away from persona five on my steam deck. Loving it.
It's in that ff7 era where it's 2D sprites in 3d environments. It's held up pretty good and so far it runs well enhanced so clean up the 3d. I'm hoping eventually I get strong enough to beat up giant robots with my fists and not need the gundam.
I overpaid for my miyoo mini, but I'm not gonna get lucky getting a second one, I think I'll go withba rg35xx next time. Fun fact, the miyoo mini goes for 200 cad now if you're lucky to find one.
I almost bought a $120 Mini off Amazon a few weeks back but couldn't bring myself to do it. Now it looks like that would have been an investment equal to buying Tesla stock at the same price and time lol
Dude! You are wildly entertaining. The voice bugged me at first but, holy shit do you make up for it with your sense of humor and creativity. Keep it up
This one has been on my consider list for a while, and while I’ve done my homework, I think you do a fantastic job with every bit of information someone would want when making considerations while being immensely entertaining. Thank you!
25. January 2023: Added HDMI audio support (requires you to plug in the HDMI cable before starting the game, also, never unplug the HDMI cable while playing, it will freeze the system so exit your game first and unplug it once you're back in the GarlicOS menu) This was like 3 updates back, v1.0.0 is released today.
I was looking into the RG353M, but I like the price point of the XX, as well as my intended purpose for a device would be to just enjoy at home or even during my travels. I think this video definitely solidified my choice; great content and you've got yourself another sub!
BEST.INTRO.EVER. Part of me wants to tell you that you're putting too much work into your videos but you're just so good at it! Nice job 🙂 As for this device, to me, there's nothing about it that really sets it apart from other devices. I have a RG353M for bringing with me around town and this would be a step down from that in every way -albeit a much cheaper option to be sure. I'm sure it definitely fits in a lot of people's use case scenario but that's what's great about this market. If you look around carefully, you'll find a device for every single, possibility! I just bought a Powkiddy RGB10S just because I wanted a perfect GBA device to bring with me (basically to play Metroid Fusion).
Haha thanks buddy :D Yeah you're not wrong. It's not super unique or anything. I think the main draw is the price tbh. It's a really solid quality device for the price. Shame that it's not just a LITTLE bit more pocket friendly, that would have made it a no brainer. As it is now it's just another good choice.
This thing was specifically targeted for PS1 and below. There are stronger devices for later systems but I absolutely love the aesthetic of this thing when playing 32 and 16 bit and eight bit systems. Joysticks and more power would just muddy its laser focus.
For that price, it's a really good handheld, I think. Especially since Garlic OS is available for it. I did think about getting one, but now that the new Miyoo Mini+ is on its way, I'll wait for that one...or maybe for one that finally uses a slightly better chip to stand apart from the rest of the pile of samey handhelds. Oh, and yes: super epic intro ❤
sounds like the 35XX is the perfect gift for someone that isn't yet into the retro handheld scene, but you think they will be. I have the Miyoo Mini, and the hype is accurate, I never go anywhere with out it. It will be very interesting to see how the Miyoo Medium (Miyoo Mini +) compares to the 35XX.
The Miyoo+ won't be in consumer hands until May-June. Their pathetically small inventory was already drained by resellers. Miyoo are not a legit or serious company, Anbernic will have 2-3 more small form handhelds available by the time Miyoo Mini+ is available
@@tynao2029 miyoo mini + will sell like crazy and the more easily sourced screen should boost their production numbers. The anbernic devices always feel cheaper than what they cost IMO. Miyoo feels nicer than the retail cost. (Not the resalers price)
@@colbatronbmw any product can only sell as much as its inventory allows, and since the Mini+ had an incredibly small inventory that has already sold out (only 1,000 units), it will never even come close to being one of the highest selling units. Anbernic sells that many devices in a day
I ordered mine today in transparent purple I can't wait to get my hands on it im going to be making my own theme and making it an amazing little machine for myself. Really excited about it as we lose power alot with storms where I live this will save hours of boring no power time
@@TechDweeb I did alot of research on what exactly I wanted out of a little handheld and the rg35xx just fits the bill and the price is nice for what it is. Thank you for the response. I hope your doing well and I hope your videos do well you deserve it. You put in work with your videos and I appreciate you.
About HDMI audio: Make sure you plug the HDMI dongle in while in the GarlicOS menu, and same for unplugging it. Essentially don't plug or unplug the dongle while inside a game. RetroArch reacts toxic to hot-plugging sound cards. I bet that's why you had audio issues.
Thanks for commenting! I read that note about HDMI audio in your update notes, so I tested it thoroughly. - Booting with the HDMI attached (like I showed in the video) - Plugging in the HDMI at the main Garlic menu - Plugging in after game is loaded The HDMI audio doesn't work for me no matter what I do. I have only tested with this dongle though, I don't have a mini hdmi cord. However audio did work using the dongle with the sock OS.
Man I love the Miyoo mini but it's too small for my tired eyes :/ so I had to go for the RG35XX but I've heard Miyoo will be drop soon a Miyoo mini + and that may be my new love!. Great video, as always!
Yes, I'm the same. 2.8" is too small. 3.5" is about as small as my eyesight allows. The diagonal 3.5" is 25% bigger than the 2.8" diagonal, but that means that the area of the 3.5" screen is 56% bigger than a 2.8" screen. That's a significant increase. All the best everyone.
Bought it right away when it got out. The original firmware wasn't terrible, but it looked very basic so I replaced it with garlic os once it was available. The only small problem is that menu button working very... inconsistent at times, that makes saving the game with hotkeys pretty difficult. But you can save state from ra menu anyway so.. as I said, small issue
@@TechDweeb this and sometimes it doesn't work when you need it. Usually double tap works better to exit the game. I think Black Seraph did improve it's behavior in some update, so it is better than say two weeks ago. Not sure if he can fix it completely though
Mine is still on the way, but I've already installed GarlicOS on a micro SD card and filled it with roms! Ready to play seriously as soon as the gadget arrives!
Awesome video Tech Dweeb, keep smashing it! FYI your hyperlink in the description for the custom boot screen etc isn't connected for some reason. Looking forward to your next video 👍🏻
Honestly I wanted the miyoo but ended up going anbernic for my pocket carry because of availability. I want a pocket carry device I don’t have to worry about (easily replaced if it breaks) and the miyoo is far to hard to find at a reasonable price for it to qualify
We need some “fake” commercials for more things from TechDweeb. Like maybe for bottled water or something. Or we can settle for some of the best handhelds I guess.
You know what's funny? I used to do fake ads, but then I realized that people were skipping them and leaving the video because of them, just like real ads 🤷♂️
Such a great game! I played the GBA version back on my DS Lite. One of my favourite GBA games. I started a fresh playthrough recently of the PSP version on the RP3+!
That’s hilarious to me, two days ago I was playing gameboy burger time in the work bathroom. I don’t have a miyoo though I have an anbernic 280v. I still love the shit out of it and I can hide it on me at work.
Im tempted to get one of these but i NEED to setup my retroid pocket 3 plus first!! I'm going to watch a couple tutorials this weekend including yours. Please make more retroid pocket 3 plus tutorials! I want to get the most out of this system before they release the 4 lol On a side note, happy to see you uploading content more frequently. I love your content man, its feel good quality and i honestly feel like we're pals. Keep up the awesome work my friend!!
I also wish a company like anbaernic released a handheld comparable to the analogue pocket. I want one of those for sure but not sure about the price just yet. Is it possible to build a analogue pocket for cheaper? The rg35xx seems promising but it's truly an alternative to the miyoo mini in bigger form factor and is readily available, is it not? Idk, im learning new things about these handhelds daily. Hard to keep up lol
It's the Mame2003-Xtreme core (your default Arcade core). When I load up my roms separately in Retroarch using the FBA core they work fine. And this same rom set does work fine in Mame2003Xtreme (and plus) on the Miyoo Mini. It could be my rom set, not sure where I picked this one up, but I've been using it for a while and it works in 2003Plus cores on other devices. ALSO, while I have you, one feature of the stock OS that Anbernic did that I thought was actually a great idea is to have a separate "Vertical" instance of the arcade system, so that you didn't have to go through the gauntlet of adjusting the screen & controls on a per-game basis, just load up your vertical games from the vertical version of Arcade. I might be alone in this but I think that's a very useful feature. Thanks for your AMAZING work you legend 😎
I can't wait to see what the Miyoo Mini+ has to offer. It's pretty similar in size from what I can tell. I've heard too many complaints about the buttons on the RG35xx to know if I should genuinely consider it.
You don't mind until you play a game where randomly pressed directions mess up with the gameplay. In Castlevania Symphony of the Night I get so many random special item activations... still trying to get used to it.
@@intenseretrogaming I've seen that you can buy these premade adhesive covers for the pads. Maybe look into those. I'll probably grab some after I dye the shell.
I think this might have been why your HDMI sound wasn't working. This is one of black-seraphs updates from Jan 25: "25. January 2023: Added HDMI audio support (requires you to plug in the HDMI cable before starting the game, also, never unplug the HDMI cable while playing, it will freeze the system so exit your game first and unplug it once you're back in the GarlicOS menu)". But watching what you did in the video, it looked like you had it connected the whole time but there was a transition in there so idk if you unplugged it at some point causing it to give you issues. Maybe plugging it in before you boot causes it? Maybe the dongle was the issue? Either way, great video. I love the device too and every update from black-seraph makes it feel better and better.
I'm confident that's not the issue, I knew about the issue from the update notes and made sure that wasn't my problem. I tried it every way possible, before or after boot, before or during game, nothing worked for me.
Literally got mine an hour ago, started playing up on Pokémon Emerald, played for 45 mins, screen went static & then I pressed reset on the side, and now it won’t turn back on at all even while plugged in. 👍🏼
Try a different charging cable and block. Try a couple combinations. I've heard these things can be picky with their cords and chargers. Let it charge for a bit, don't run It off the Wall power.
@@TechDweeb tried plugging it into my pc and its registering the device as plugged in but nothing happens with the device itself. no charging indicator or anything. will i be able to buy a new SD card and set up garlic os on that and just trash the one it came with? or will be more complicated than that?
@@TechDweeb got an sd card, followed everything. it booted up to the battery screen and then i charged it for a bit. then unplugged, charging light stayed on for a bit after unplugging and has not booted at all again and wont charge. with the sd card in it, it only sometimes will flash green as if its trying to boot and then stops. i tried to reset it but then it will no longer even flash. i saw that there is a common hardware issue with the battery but i dont have a tool so damn small to fit the terrible little screws. ALSO, the download garlic.img file from patreon is corrupted when i download it too. tried several times and cleared everything and restarted three time... guess getting into retro handled stops before i even started.
@@rhykoo_9809 Folks've been saying the SD cards that they ship with their devices are unreliable and are prone to corruption. Try leaving it overnight to charge first, format your newly bought SD card through an adapter, and download the Garlic OS image with a tool like "JDownloader", there should be a field when you download to check for MD5.
Another great video! You may have convinced me that it would be a good gift for a couple people, after Garlic OS. Any advice on cleaning your dongle hole?
there are MAME games didnt run on retroarch like Run and Gun II i installed mame4droid to run it i play on my A7 tablet, is there any MAME games didnt run on RG35XX? or can you install another emulators if some games retroarch didnt run them or you must delete retroarch to install another emulator? and in miyoo mini is it hard to read the small words on its small screen?
With main games you need to make sure that you match your ROM set with the matching version of MAME. If you get that right there's no reason your game shouldn't load correctly.
How about the RG280v with Adam OS? How does it stack up against this and the mini? Looking to get into the hobby. Pockability would be nice but mini is hard to get.
The 280v is a great alternative to the Mini if you need a very small handheld. If the size isn't important for you the XX is a better gaming experience in general.
That software is so simple, it has so much to set up, just the way you like it. Normies would throw themselves out of the window if I tried to explain it to them though, no matter the floor. Oh well, more handhelds for us geeks. How's the battery? I didn't expect good firmware due to the chip, but I'm still worried about battery life. Oh, and that name, like it was named by the guys in development, thinking they're developing a whole line of services. Or Vin Diesel.
Battery is so-so. I think the big bright screen is pretty draining. It's not as good as my mini as far as I can tell but it's not terrible. I recorded for several hours when I made this video and didn't drain the whole thing, still had a couch session afterwards too. I think the 5h estimate on the official specs is realistic.
@@TechDweeb Cortex A9 was intended to be a high end chip, while Rockchip Cortex A9 had a woeful battery management back in the day. Mini uses the A7, which was aimed primarily at efficiency and was newer design. Hence my fear, I'm a bit of a hardware geek and keep useless info in my head.
Yeah it's a shame that they stopped. I've heard rumors that they might be making more at some point, because they've found a new source for their screens, but I wouldn't hold your breath.
@@TechDweeb yes despite the many efforts to update Garlic, I will wait for the release of the mini + just because of the Os (onion) which seems to me much better optimized for the moment to play all these incredible games...
I'm new to all this, I'll probably wait for Miyoo Mini Plus reviews and price with shipping, or if it's even available after release...if it's disappointing, I'll choose the RG35XX.
I ordered one of these to compare to the miyoo mini myself (that and the bigger form factor sold me) and if I'm being honest the 35XX is something that will probably stay in my backpack or at home, compared to the miyoo mini which stays in my chest pocket in my coat no matter where I go.
@@TechDweeb Awesome, thanks. It was kind of stressful picking up a Mini. I had to stay up pretty late refreshing the web page for days. I'm looking to pick something up a little bit larger to play at home, this seems perfect for that. I still use my Mini as my travel device, but it is so delicate that I worry about dropping at all times. Definitely looking for something a little sturdier.
Do you find there is a lag in the controllers with the rg35xx? Some Amazon reviewers complain about this. Is this a problem with stock firmware or settings? Does Garlic OS fix the firmware or settings? Please advise. Thx. I am interested in this unit. Thx.
I'm not sure if Garlic fixes it or not, I haven't noticed anything, but usually when there's lag on handhelds it's a settings issue rather than a hardware issue. You can adjust the latency settings in the retroarch settings. First step is to turn of threaded rendering, and then adjust the polling rate and runahead. There are other settings in there you can play with too. Any time I come across input lag that fixes it, by playing with those latency settings.
Why cant you turn it on without an SD card? I thought it would power up and say no sd card or insert SD card. But the device does nothing with no card in it. Is that because the device needs the SD card in it to turn on because the operating system is on the card?
Hey, great video! I always like to hear your perspective on devices. On an unrelated note, what do you think about the phrase "Art is never finished, only abandoned". I'm making a song but I'm not sure if it's done or not. How do you know when to stop?
I disagree. I think art can be finished. Why keep endlessly working on something? Make the thing, make it awesome as you can, but then move onto the next thing and don't lament what could have been. Just make sure everything you make is better than the last and you're doing what you need to do. IMO. 🧐
Sorry can't help you (could get in trouble for talking about it here), but see how far googling gets you. The answers you need are out there and not too hard to find.
Anyone know anything about the heat up these things have? I have one, and it was my first device ever. I just hate how warm it gets after 20 or 30 minutes.
I’m new, sorry if this is a dumb question. But just got mine in today.. I’ve heard some not so great things about the microSD that ships with it. So, I ordered a new microSD and I want to just transfer the OS and all roms to the new one.. are there any links or guides for doing that? Thank you. 😊
The short version is you should make a backup of the original SD card using a program like Win32DiskImager, and then flash that image to your new SD card. IF the new card is a different size you'll need to use a program (like I showed in this video) to expand the games partition.
I’ve heard many complaints that the battery doesn’t last as long as the Mini - some people say they spend more time charging it than playing it. Is that accurate?
Yeah that feels accurate. I haven't done battery benchmarks or anything but it does feel like it drains faster than the mini. Which isn't surprising, the screen is bigger. Obviously it will depend on the brightness setting and the games you're playing but I think a little less than the 5 hours reported on the official spec sheet feels realistic.
@@TechDweeb just wanna say thanks for all the extra effort you put into your videos. You’re by far my favourite UA-camr so keep up the great work. Edit: just became a Little Dweeb to show some support
Sooooo....I just broke my Miyoo after having it for like a week, from 1 drop in my kitchen. So I am thinking about just getting the XX. My two questions are does this seem more durable and also what is the size comparison to the Retroid pocket 3 Plus (as far as fitting in pants pockets) because I have that as well. Thanks a lot love your videos!
do you have any idea when the Miyoo mini will be restocked. I heard some time this week? But i'm on the east coast, so its a 4am late night i have to stay up just to find out its not restocked!
I just ordered my XX, I really wish the Miyoos were ACTUALLY AVAILABLE TO BUY. I think they gave out half their stock to UA-cam reviewers LOL, guess they didn't want to actually make money.
![Make your own THEMES for the RG35xx & MiYoo Mini! [TUTORIAL]](/img/n.gif)
We really are living in the Golden era of retro gaming handhelds. Never have we been so spoiled for choice with actually decent quality products that still are relatively affordable.
Well said!
Black Seraph saved this handheld from obscurity and mediocrity. I've been loving playing Xenogears for the first time. It actually got me away from persona five on my steam deck. Loving it.
Oh yeah? Should I give it a go after Zelda?
It's in that ff7 era where it's 2D sprites in 3d environments. It's held up pretty good and so far it runs well enhanced so clean up the 3d. I'm hoping eventually I get strong enough to beat up giant robots with my fists and not need the gundam.
I overpaid for my miyoo mini, but I'm not gonna get lucky getting a second one, I think I'll go withba rg35xx next time.
Fun fact, the miyoo mini goes for 200 cad now if you're lucky to find one.
I almost bought a $120 Mini off Amazon a few weeks back but couldn't bring myself to do it. Now it looks like that would have been an investment equal to buying Tesla stock at the same price and time lol
i consider it just for xenogears ty for confirm that it is on list (btw where to find what's on card?)
Dude! You are wildly entertaining. The voice bugged me at first but, holy shit do you make up for it with your sense of humor and creativity. Keep it up
Thanks for saying so buddy!
I picked this one up and it's awesome. I've never owned a hand held before. Brings me back to when I was a kid in the 90's.
This one has been on my consider list for a while, and while I’ve done my homework, I think you do a fantastic job with every bit of information someone would want when making considerations while being immensely entertaining. Thank you!
Thank you Tech Dweeb! I was looking forward to your opinion on the device! Loved the Intro!
25. January 2023:
Added HDMI audio support (requires you to plug in the HDMI cable before starting the game, also, never unplug the HDMI cable while playing, it will freeze the system so exit your game first and unplug it once you're back in the GarlicOS menu)
This was like 3 updates back, v1.0.0 is released today.
Yeah, I know about that. Still not working for me. I tried many times. I'm 99% sure it's my dongle.
I was looking into the RG353M, but I like the price point of the XX, as well as my intended purpose for a device would be to just enjoy at home or even during my travels. I think this video definitely solidified my choice; great content and you've got yourself another sub!
Welcome! Good choice. I would easily recommend the XX over the 35M for most people.
The intro..... love
I would call the grey version vanilla, the purple one grape, but the transparent one is definitely cookies and cream
Good call
BEST.INTRO.EVER. Part of me wants to tell you that you're putting too much work into your videos but you're just so good at it! Nice job 🙂 As for this device, to me, there's nothing about it that really sets it apart from other devices. I have a RG353M for bringing with me around town and this would be a step down from that in every way -albeit a much cheaper option to be sure. I'm sure it definitely fits in a lot of people's use case scenario but that's what's great about this market. If you look around carefully, you'll find a device for every single, possibility! I just bought a Powkiddy RGB10S just because I wanted a perfect GBA device to bring with me (basically to play Metroid Fusion).
Haha thanks buddy :D
Yeah you're not wrong. It's not super unique or anything. I think the main draw is the price tbh. It's a really solid quality device for the price. Shame that it's not just a LITTLE bit more pocket friendly, that would have made it a no brainer. As it is now it's just another good choice.
This thing was specifically targeted for PS1 and below. There are stronger devices for later systems but I absolutely love the aesthetic of this thing when playing 32 and 16 bit and eight bit systems. Joysticks and more power would just muddy its laser focus.
For that price, it's a really good handheld, I think. Especially since Garlic OS is available for it. I did think about getting one, but now that the new Miyoo Mini+ is on its way, I'll wait for that one...or maybe for one that finally uses a slightly better chip to stand apart from the rest of the pile of samey handhelds.
Oh, and yes: super epic intro ❤
Yeah I don't blame ya. I think lots of people are in the same situation as you. The Mini+ has a lot of hype to live up to at this point!
Banging intro and paper craft! What more can I say.
sounds like the 35XX is the perfect gift for someone that isn't yet into the retro handheld scene, but you think they will be. I have the Miyoo Mini, and the hype is accurate, I never go anywhere with out it. It will be very interesting to see how the Miyoo Medium (Miyoo Mini +) compares to the 35XX.
LOL MiYoo medium I'm totally calling it that from now on :P
The Miyoo+ won't be in consumer hands until May-June. Their pathetically small inventory was already drained by resellers. Miyoo are not a legit or serious company, Anbernic will have 2-3 more small form handhelds available by the time Miyoo Mini+ is available
@@tynao2029 miyoo mini + will sell like crazy and the more easily sourced screen should boost their production numbers. The anbernic devices always feel cheaper than what they cost IMO. Miyoo feels nicer than the retail cost. (Not the resalers price)
@@colbatronbmw any product can only sell as much as its inventory allows, and since the Mini+ had an incredibly small inventory that has already sold out (only 1,000 units), it will never even come close to being one of the highest selling units. Anbernic sells that many devices in a day
@@colbatronbmw the Miyoo is incredibly fragile and feels quite cheap. The Anbernics are much more durable and match their cost
Ayyyy I wasn’t expecting this video 🤩
I ordered mine today in transparent purple I can't wait to get my hands on it im going to be making my own theme and making it an amazing little machine for myself. Really excited about it as we lose power alot with storms where I live this will save hours of boring no power time
These things are amazing for that sort of situation!
@@TechDweeb I did alot of research on what exactly I wanted out of a little handheld and the rg35xx just fits the bill and the price is nice for what it is. Thank you for the response. I hope your doing well and I hope your videos do well you deserve it. You put in work with your videos and I appreciate you.
I subscribed to you purely based on the jungle. Please forever include that jungle in every video.
Excellent video mr Dweeb, keep up the good work
About HDMI audio: Make sure you plug the HDMI dongle in while in the GarlicOS menu, and same for unplugging it. Essentially don't plug or unplug the dongle while inside a game. RetroArch reacts toxic to hot-plugging sound cards. I bet that's why you had audio issues.
Thanks for commenting! I read that note about HDMI audio in your update notes, so I tested it thoroughly.
- Booting with the HDMI attached (like I showed in the video)
- Plugging in the HDMI at the main Garlic menu
- Plugging in after game is loaded
The HDMI audio doesn't work for me no matter what I do. I have only tested with this dongle though, I don't have a mini hdmi cord. However audio did work using the dongle with the sock OS.
Lol the way he plays with the paper characters there’s something about it i love
Poor man's animation :P
@@TechDweeb keep makin these vids they are very helpful and entertaining
Man I love the Miyoo mini but it's too small for my tired eyes :/ so I had to go for the RG35XX but I've heard Miyoo will be drop soon a Miyoo mini + and that may be my new love!. Great video, as always!
Apparently it's not dropping until March now.
@@DuplexCherry Damn it!:(
Yes, I'm the same. 2.8" is too small. 3.5" is about as small as my eyesight allows.
The diagonal 3.5" is 25% bigger than the 2.8" diagonal, but that means that the area of the 3.5" screen is 56% bigger than a 2.8" screen. That's a significant increase.
All the best everyone.
Bought it right away when it got out. The original firmware wasn't terrible, but it looked very basic so I replaced it with garlic os once it was available. The only small problem is that menu button working very... inconsistent at times, that makes saving the game with hotkeys pretty difficult. But you can save state from ra menu anyway so.. as I said, small issue
My menu button is VERY sensitive. I have to be very deliberate when I use my hotkeys otherwise I just end up exiting the came constantly.
@@TechDweeb this and sometimes it doesn't work when you need it. Usually double tap works better to exit the game. I think Black Seraph did improve it's behavior in some update, so it is better than say two weeks ago. Not sure if he can fix it completely though
Bro, your content stellar. And your humor 😂
Thanks buddy!
👍❤@@TechDweeb
Mine is still on the way, but I've already installed GarlicOS on a micro SD card and filled it with roms! Ready to play seriously as soon as the gadget arrives!
Haha I love that enthusiasm!
Another hit video! Keep it up! I'm debating on this or miyoo mini plus 🤔
They'll both be nearly identical, IMO.
Awesome video Tech Dweeb, keep smashing it! FYI your hyperlink in the description for the custom boot screen etc isn't connected for some reason. Looking forward to your next video 👍🏻
Thanks for the heads up. Fixed.
That retro games montage beginning is sooo good lol
Honestly I wanted the miyoo but ended up going anbernic for my pocket carry because of availability. I want a pocket carry device I don’t have to worry about (easily replaced if it breaks) and the miyoo is far to hard to find at a reasonable price for it to qualify
Loved the intro! Great job on this vid.
Thanks dweeb!
Dweeb, I broke my RG35XX on my current trip to Brazil. I’m heartbroken over it 😢
OMG A SHOUT OUT. YOU JUST MADE MY DAY
Aw man! That's a bummer. At least there's not supply issues so you can replace it easily enough. (RIP MiYoo Mini 😢)
@@TechDweeb Update: got a new one :D
We need some “fake” commercials for more things from TechDweeb. Like maybe for bottled water or something. Or we can settle for some of the best handhelds I guess.
You know what's funny? I used to do fake ads, but then I realized that people were skipping them and leaving the video because of them, just like real ads 🤷♂️
Yo man, I ain't ever seen anyone else play Riviera so props.
Such a great game! I played the GBA version back on my DS Lite. One of my favourite GBA games. I started a fresh playthrough recently of the PSP version on the RP3+!
Given the Miyoo Mini is officially out of production, that comparison doesn’t matter anymore. The Miyoo Mini+ is the same size as the Ambernic device.
Na the miyoo mini plus is still significantly smaller than the ambernic
Ha! When you took out Hermiony with the banana I died 😂😂😂
Great vid. I'm pretty sure Dweeb is a total gigachad and has a very normal/suave voice outside of these videos. I bet he also frequents the gym
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That’s hilarious to me, two days ago I was playing gameboy burger time in the work bathroom. I don’t have a miyoo though I have an anbernic 280v. I still love the shit out of it and I can hide it on me at work.
The 280v is a GREAT little handheld. That was the last true 'mini' handheld made by Anbernic and I wish more companies would make devices that size.
I drank some A&W root beer yesterday! No lie! So smooth!
Glad to hear I'm inspiring your A&W consumption 🤓
The Retro Games whisper was not expected but was awesome
You're a genius, that video is so engaging!
Thanks for saying so! Your channel looks great too :D
Im tempted to get one of these but i NEED to setup my retroid pocket 3 plus first!! I'm going to watch a couple tutorials this weekend including yours. Please make more retroid pocket 3 plus tutorials! I want to get the most out of this system before they release the 4 lol On a side note, happy to see you uploading content more frequently. I love your content man, its feel good quality and i honestly feel like we're pals. Keep up the awesome work my friend!!
I also wish a company like anbaernic released a handheld comparable to the analogue pocket. I want one of those for sure but not sure about the price just yet. Is it possible to build a analogue pocket for cheaper? The rg35xx seems promising but it's truly an alternative to the miyoo mini in bigger form factor and is readily available, is it not? Idk, im learning new things about these handhelds daily. Hard to keep up lol
More RP3+ vids on the way!
Glad you feel that way, I feel like I'm hanging out with friends when I make these videos 🤓
@@TechDweeb your RP3+ vids are the ones I point people to, please do more
Also mind telling me what game and core you used to get that garbled arcade output? Maybe I can do something about it.
It's the Mame2003-Xtreme core (your default Arcade core). When I load up my roms separately in Retroarch using the FBA core they work fine. And this same rom set does work fine in Mame2003Xtreme (and plus) on the Miyoo Mini. It could be my rom set, not sure where I picked this one up, but I've been using it for a while and it works in 2003Plus cores on other devices.
ALSO, while I have you, one feature of the stock OS that Anbernic did that I thought was actually a great idea is to have a separate "Vertical" instance of the arcade system, so that you didn't have to go through the gauntlet of adjusting the screen & controls on a per-game basis, just load up your vertical games from the vertical version of Arcade. I might be alone in this but I think that's a very useful feature.
Thanks for your AMAZING work you legend 😎
I can't wait to see what the Miyoo Mini+ has to offer. It's pretty similar in size from what I can tell. I've heard too many complaints about the buttons on the RG35xx to know if I should genuinely consider it.
I think the Mini+ will be the superior device. If only by a little bit. I don't mind the buttons on the 35xx for what it's worth.
You don't mind until you play a game where randomly pressed directions mess up with the gameplay. In Castlevania Symphony of the Night I get so many random special item activations... still trying to get used to it.
@@intenseretrogaming I've seen that you can buy these premade adhesive covers for the pads. Maybe look into those. I'll probably grab some after I dye the shell.
You definitely wouldn't want to fall down with the XX in your pocket
Not gonna lie - I would totally watch The Adventures Of Tech Dweeb And Hermione
You are a worthy successor to Mr Sluggo!
I ordered my RG35XX like two weeks ago after getting impatient being unable to get a Miyoo Mini V2, it still hasn't shipped tho. :C
I think this might have been why your HDMI sound wasn't working. This is one of black-seraphs updates from Jan 25:
"25. January 2023:
Added HDMI audio support (requires you to plug in the HDMI cable before starting the game, also, never unplug the HDMI cable while playing, it will freeze the system so exit your game first and unplug it once you're back in the GarlicOS menu)".
But watching what you did in the video, it looked like you had it connected the whole time but there was a transition in there so idk if you unplugged it at some point causing it to give you issues. Maybe plugging it in before you boot causes it? Maybe the dongle was the issue? Either way, great video. I love the device too and every update from black-seraph makes it feel better and better.
P.S. - I'm gonna use your Garlic OS skin. Looks great. Thanks!
I'm confident that's not the issue, I knew about the issue from the update notes and made sure that wasn't my problem. I tried it every way possible, before or after boot, before or during game, nothing worked for me.
@@TechDweeb yeah i figured you had tried all of that. I hope a decent HDMI mini cable fixes your issue. Good luck and thanks for the content!
Literally got mine an hour ago, started playing up on Pokémon Emerald, played for 45 mins, screen went static & then I pressed reset on the side, and now it won’t turn back on at all even while plugged in. 👍🏼
Try a different charging cable and block. Try a couple combinations. I've heard these things can be picky with their cords and chargers. Let it charge for a bit, don't run It off the Wall power.
@@TechDweeb tried plugging it into my pc and its registering the device as plugged in but nothing happens with the device itself. no charging indicator or anything. will i be able to buy a new SD card and set up garlic os on that and just trash the one it came with? or will be more complicated than that?
You should be totally fine to get a new SD card and Flash the garlic OS image on it
@@TechDweeb got an sd card, followed everything. it booted up to the battery screen and then i charged it for a bit. then unplugged, charging light stayed on for a bit after unplugging and has not booted at all again and wont charge. with the sd card in it, it only sometimes will flash green as if its trying to boot and then stops. i tried to reset it but then it will no longer even flash. i saw that there is a common hardware issue with the battery but i dont have a tool so damn small to fit the terrible little screws. ALSO, the download garlic.img file from patreon is corrupted when i download it too. tried several times and cleared everything and restarted three time... guess getting into retro handled stops before i even started.
@@rhykoo_9809 Folks've been saying the SD cards that they ship with their devices are unreliable and are prone to corruption. Try leaving it overnight to charge first, format your newly bought SD card through an adapter, and download the Garlic OS image with a tool like "JDownloader", there should be a field when you download to check for MD5.
well you definitely deserve to have more subs than you do just based solely on the effort put in
Thanks for saying so
Another great video! You may have convinced me that it would be a good gift for a couple people, after Garlic OS.
Any advice on cleaning your dongle hole?
Rag on a stick
there are MAME games didnt run on retroarch like Run and Gun II i installed mame4droid to run it i play on my A7 tablet, is there any MAME games didnt run on RG35XX? or can you install another emulators if some games retroarch didnt run them or you must delete retroarch to install another emulator? and in miyoo mini is it hard to read the small words on its small screen?
With main games you need to make sure that you match your ROM set with the matching version of MAME. If you get that right there's no reason your game shouldn't load correctly.
And yeah, the miyoo mini is a little hard to read especially for the systems that are meant to be large on a TV like ps1.
I got the analogue pocket, AMAZING.
I'm jealous
What is that game at 22:51
Choplifter 3 SNES
Where do you get the attachments to plug it into the tv?
Amazon. Mini HDMI to HDMI adapter. amzn.to/47VYLZv
How about the RG280v with Adam OS? How does it stack up against this and the mini? Looking to get into the hobby. Pockability would be nice but mini is hard to get.
The 280v is a great alternative to the Mini if you need a very small handheld. If the size isn't important for you the XX is a better gaming experience in general.
What was the game with the helicopter? Looks awesome.
Choplifter on snes. GREAT GAME!
That software is so simple, it has so much to set up, just the way you like it. Normies would throw themselves out of the window if I tried to explain it to them though, no matter the floor. Oh well, more handhelds for us geeks.
How's the battery? I didn't expect good firmware due to the chip, but I'm still worried about battery life.
Oh, and that name, like it was named by the guys in development, thinking they're developing a whole line of services. Or Vin Diesel.
Battery is so-so. I think the big bright screen is pretty draining. It's not as good as my mini as far as I can tell but it's not terrible. I recorded for several hours when I made this video and didn't drain the whole thing, still had a couch session afterwards too. I think the 5h estimate on the official specs is realistic.
@@TechDweeb Cortex A9 was intended to be a high end chip, while Rockchip Cortex A9 had a woeful battery management back in the day. Mini uses the A7, which was aimed primarily at efficiency and was newer design. Hence my fear, I'm a bit of a hardware geek and keep useless info in my head.
Does a MAME emulator play the original arcade machine PacMan, Ms PacMan, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Dig Dug from the early 1980s? Please let me know. Thx.
Will you do a year 1 revisit of the RG35XX? With updates to the different custom firmware that have come out since this released?
Why are there trees in the handheld jungle? While I appreciate the effort I do have some questions. Lol. Thanks for the video
I hate that I missed the Miyoo Mini. I really hope someone remakes it soon, maybe with a better processor.
Yeah it's a shame that they stopped. I've heard rumors that they might be making more at some point, because they've found a new source for their screens, but I wouldn't hold your breath.
I'll snag one in a heartbeat if they do. Getting one all modded and themed up and tucked away in a nice leather card case. Oof.
Nice new intro Mr. Dweeb
Subscribed when I saw the jungle
Hi, i cannot get my neo geo on my garlic os. How can i fixed that? Copy the stock neo geo onto neo geo carlic. But seems nor working. Any tips?
How hot does this thing get when playing retro games from consoles such as the nes, snes, and gba for long amounts of time?
Not hot at all.
@@TechDweeb Thanks, I'm so glad I ordered this handheld, it's definitely worth it for the price point
Hii
Plzzzzzz HELP
What is the name of the game at 22:50 ? ? ? ? ?
Thanks for sharing the happiness!
What’s the game at the 1:12 mark?
Jungle Book GBA (I chose it because it had a river in it :P
@@TechDweebThanks! I’m a new subscriber and love your stuff. Listened to your episode on Retro Handheld Podcast too. 😊
Your videos are amazing!
Thanks buddy!
Hi, Does it play all the dos games and scummvm games like onion os ? I heard it's not working very well on the rg35xx
Yeah I haven't had a great experience on the 35XX with dos yet. Although I haven't tried since making this vid, there has probably been some updates.
@@TechDweeb yes despite the many efforts to update Garlic, I will wait for the release of the mini + just because of the Os (onion) which seems to me much better optimized for the moment to play all these incredible games...
Hi TechDweeb... Are you going to be doing a review on the new Plus model?
Definitely
I'm new to all this, I'll probably wait for Miyoo Mini Plus reviews and price with shipping, or if it's even available after release...if it's disappointing, I'll choose the RG35XX.
I think that's a great approach
I ordered one of these to compare to the miyoo mini myself (that and the bigger form factor sold me) and if I'm being honest the 35XX is something that will probably stay in my backpack or at home, compared to the miyoo mini which stays in my chest pocket in my coat no matter where I go.
Yup, exactly!
Same, I never leave my home without my Miyoo Mini
"Let's eat these bananas" This turned into a Retro Bird video ;)
Hi, what is the name of the game at 4:44?
I’m curious too
@@izzynobre Hi Izzy!!! I catched it at 18:50. It’s Vagrant Story (PSX)
Great review, I have one on the way. What's the helicopter game you're playing?
Choplifter 3 snes
@@TechDweeb Thanks!
I think the name rg35xx is a reference to when old games would be set in the year 20xx or something like that
198x :P
Let me know when there’s a handheld I can put my SIM card in it, thanks
I'm with ya. I wish the RP3+ could take a SIM.
Hey Dweeb, I've been doing some research on this vs the Mini+. How durable does this device feel to you?
I haven't held a miyoo mini plus yet but the 35xx feels super tough compared to the original Mini
@@TechDweeb Awesome, thanks. It was kind of stressful picking up a Mini. I had to stay up pretty late refreshing the web page for days. I'm looking to pick something up a little bit larger to play at home, this seems perfect for that. I still use my Mini as my travel device, but it is so delicate that I worry about dropping at all times. Definitely looking for something a little sturdier.
Awesome video as always, what the name of the game shown at 2:35?
Riviera: The Promised Land on GBA. GREAT game!
@@TechDweeb will give it a go, thank you very much!
Hey can you please review the miyoo mini plus?
Review is in the works!
how long battery?
4-5h
Miyoo mini plus or the 35xx?
I play roms on 3ds,but there's lag. I've never had one of these guys
Both are good. Go for the 35xx if comfort in your hand is more important, go for the miyoo mini if comfort in your pocket is more important.
Do you find there is a lag in the controllers with the rg35xx? Some Amazon reviewers complain about this. Is this a problem with stock firmware or settings? Does Garlic OS fix the firmware or settings? Please advise. Thx. I am interested in this unit. Thx.
I'm not sure if Garlic fixes it or not, I haven't noticed anything, but usually when there's lag on handhelds it's a settings issue rather than a hardware issue. You can adjust the latency settings in the retroarch settings. First step is to turn of threaded rendering, and then adjust the polling rate and runahead. There are other settings in there you can play with too. Any time I come across input lag that fixes it, by playing with those latency settings.
Have you thought about taking your cutout drawing scenes and making putting them out as YT Shorts?
No but that's a GREAT idea!
Why cant you turn it on without an SD card? I thought it would power up and say no sd card or insert SD card.
But the device does nothing with no card in it.
Is that because the device needs the SD card in it to turn on because the operating system is on the card?
Hey, great video! I always like to hear your perspective on devices. On an unrelated note, what do you think about the phrase "Art is never finished, only abandoned". I'm making a song but I'm not sure if it's done or not. How do you know when to stop?
I disagree. I think art can be finished. Why keep endlessly working on something? Make the thing, make it awesome as you can, but then move onto the next thing and don't lament what could have been. Just make sure everything you make is better than the last and you're doing what you need to do. IMO. 🧐
@@TechDweeb I really like what you wrote. Just keep aiming higher. Thanks!
I'm considering purchasing one of these, but it'll be my first ever. Where can I get good roms? Sorry for the novice question
Sorry can't help you (could get in trouble for talking about it here), but see how far googling gets you. The answers you need are out there and not too hard to find.
I don’t mean this in a bad way, but when you talk, you remind me of Abe from abe odyssey
I don't mind at all! I've heard that before and I agree :P
Anyone know anything about the heat up these things have?
I have one, and it was my first device ever. I just hate how warm it gets after 20 or 30 minutes.
I’m new, sorry if this is a dumb question. But just got mine in today.. I’ve heard some not so great things about the microSD that ships with it. So, I ordered a new microSD and I want to just transfer the OS and all roms to the new one.. are there any links or guides for doing that? Thank you. 😊
The short version is you should make a backup of the original SD card using a program like Win32DiskImager, and then flash that image to your new SD card. IF the new card is a different size you'll need to use a program (like I showed in this video) to expand the games partition.
I’ve heard many complaints that the battery doesn’t last as long as the Mini - some people say they spend more time charging it than playing it. Is that accurate?
Yeah that feels accurate. I haven't done battery benchmarks or anything but it does feel like it drains faster than the mini. Which isn't surprising, the screen is bigger. Obviously it will depend on the brightness setting and the games you're playing but I think a little less than the 5 hours reported on the official spec sheet feels realistic.
@@TechDweeb just wanna say thanks for all the extra effort you put into your videos. You’re by far my favourite UA-camr so keep up the great work. Edit: just became a Little Dweeb to show some support
You legend! Thanks so much :D
Sooooo....I just broke my Miyoo after having it for like a week, from 1 drop in my kitchen. So I am thinking about just getting the XX. My two questions are does this seem more durable and also what is the size comparison to the Retroid pocket 3 Plus (as far as fitting in pants pockets) because I have that as well. Thanks a lot love your videos!
Bummer! The XX definitely seems more durable. And it's much more pocket friendly than the RP3+
@@TechDweeb thank you!
What's the game in 1:18 ?
Jungle Book on GBA. Not a good game, I just fired that up because I knew there'd be some water in it :P
Ordered the XX but still on the lookout to get a miyoo mini 😢
Does this output stereo sound through the headphone jack?
Yup. Just tested it for you. Stereo audio in PS1.
This guy really sounds like Christopher Mintz-Plasse !!!
do you have any idea when the Miyoo mini will be restocked. I heard some time this week? But i'm on the east coast, so its a 4am late night i have to stay up just to find out its not restocked!
I don't think you're going to get one. News is that they're out of supply of the screens and are discontinuing it 😢
@@TechDweeb they Just dropped a batch yesterday! I missed it by an hour though!
I just ordered my XX, I really wish the Miyoos were ACTUALLY AVAILABLE TO BUY. I think they gave out half their stock to UA-cam reviewers LOL, guess they didn't want to actually make money.
can you make a six month update on this device
Liked just for jungle of retro handhelds 😅
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