Anbernic RG28XX | In-Depth Review // Unboxing, Teardown, Emulation, and more!

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  • Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
  • 👉 Join me as we take a look at ‪@ANBERNIC‬'s RG28XX, a 2.8" Linux powered handheld and a return to this form for Anbernic. In many ways, this is the successor to the RG280M and RG280V, which brings more power, a higher resolution screen, and an even more compact design. This handheld is powered by the Allwinner H700 like many of Anbernic's recent budget devices. Please join me as we go very in-depth and examine Anbernic's return to the 2.8" handheld size as we unbox, teardown, and check out some emulation with multiple platforms.
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    📑CHAPTERS:
    00:00 Intro
    01:30 Specs/Price
    03:00 Unboxing
    04:43 Tour of the RG28XX
    08:08 First Boot/Anbernic OS/Interface
    13:06 Size Comparisons/Weight
    13:37 Build Quality/Display/Audio/Controls
    21:08 Teardown
    25:25 Emulation (Gameboy, GBC, NES, Genesis, Playstation, Saturn, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, Atomiswave, Playstation Portable, Gameboy Advance, Pico 8)
    34:28 TATE Mode!
    35:16 Testing (Battery Life)
    36:29 The Other (Older) Options (Gameboy Micro, Miyoo, RG280M)
    38:33 Not Perfect?
    39:22 Year of the Mini?
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    *This video is not sponsored. The product shown here was provided to me by ‪@ANBERNIC‬ for the purpose of this review. This video is for educational purposes only and was not reviewed prior to publishing.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 62

  • @retrotechdad
    @retrotechdad  Місяць тому +5

    What's your favorite mini handheld? Share here! 🧡💜

    • @jang.6097
      @jang.6097 Місяць тому +2

      I dont know yet 😭 had the mm+, rg35xx & rg35xx h. But sold them because i realized i want something even more pocketable. Now i am waiting for the gkd pixel and rg28xx. Probably also gonna try the mm v4 when they restock 😅

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons Місяць тому +1

      Trimui Smart Pro and Trimui Model S.

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому +1

      Haha, the small handhelds are a lot of fun!

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому +1

      The TrimUI Smart Pro is so good for the price!

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons Місяць тому +1

      @@retrotechdad Yeah I meant to say Trimui Smart. Doh!!! 😣

  • @djwrahfael
    @djwrahfael Місяць тому +12

    The intro with the RG28XX inside the PSX was so awesome. Great video dude! 👍🏻

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому +3

      Haha, I’m glad you liked the intro! 🙏🙏

  • @joles-gaming
    @joles-gaming Місяць тому +3

    Finally, someone comparing to the GB Micro thank youu

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому +2

      It was the first device I thought of when seeing the 28XX! 🤗

  • @jang.6097
    @jang.6097 Місяць тому +2

    What a detailed review. I am impressed :) definitly put you on my list of retro reviewers worth watching!

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому

      Aww, thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words and welcome to the channel! 🙏🙏

  • @AishTalksTech
    @AishTalksTech Місяць тому

    Great review! It's awesome to see how many things we agree on with this little guy.

  • @GameTechTalk
    @GameTechTalk Місяць тому

    Great intro my guy and great video too!

  • @wopino
    @wopino Місяць тому

    Thanks dad always enjoy your vids

  • @crystal_is_cozy
    @crystal_is_cozy Місяць тому +2

    Oh I forgot to say thanks for the review, Dad. I loved seeing the teardown part.

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you for the support, Crystal! 🙏

  • @jalene150
    @jalene150 Місяць тому

    I used to LOVE my gb micro and played it a bit more than my ds when I was a kid. I loved how tiny it was. I still have it at my parents house. I need to remember to dig it out next time I visit them

  • @crystal_is_cozy
    @crystal_is_cozy Місяць тому +1

    Cosmic smash looks really fun! =D excited about this device. I love the form factor and the aesthetics so much.

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому +1

      Cosmic Smash is one of my favorite DC imports! It's such a visually appealing game, love showing it off! 🔥

  • @TeamRetrogue
    @TeamRetrogue Місяць тому +2

    You managed to make me crack up laughing twice in one video. Well done Dad. 😀

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому

      😅 The Shem segment is my favorite.

  • @user-zs2gg6ri5d
    @user-zs2gg6ri5d Місяць тому +1

    영상 색감 분위기가 넘 예쁘네요👍🏼

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏🤗

  • @Ozyrus
    @Ozyrus Місяць тому

    Great video especially for the teardown, do you know what the maximum size SD card is that you can use for an sd card in the second SD slot?

  • @cocozimme
    @cocozimme Місяць тому +3

    my 280m stays my 2.8in device of choice.

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому +1

      I think the 280M gets legendary status, plus the gradient is one of my favorite colors ever!

  • @lookingforwookiecopilot
    @lookingforwookiecopilot Місяць тому +1

    Good info on putting the second card into the device before using it so that folders can be added automatically, as I've been wondering how the cards work,...especially given there's no sticker over the internal card like on the 280's.

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому

      I'm glad it was useful, I don't think there are any specific instructions for this anywhere either!

  • @peterkefalos7430
    @peterkefalos7430 Місяць тому +1

    As some who’s Micro is their prized possession it is very interesting to think about how much has changed since its release. If Nintendo released today for about $100 I guarantee it would do crazy numbers especially since it seems to be the inspiration for so many emulators nowadays.

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому

      It really is interesting to think about and how things have changed since then!

  • @Chopstick2U
    @Chopstick2U Місяць тому +1

    Ha! The slowdown demo had me laughing.

  • @sahabatgamerID
    @sahabatgamerID Місяць тому +1

    One of the best review. Even better than Onion are gross

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому

      Wow, thank you for the kind comment! 🙏

  • @One.AutumnLeaf
    @One.AutumnLeaf Місяць тому

    I'd like to know what the orange one looks like with black buttons.

  • @IAmTheClam
    @IAmTheClam 25 днів тому

    Do you know if the battery is glued to the back? I want the transparent model but am afraid of seeing the glue through the case.

  • @RayLancer
    @RayLancer Місяць тому +1

    I think this system will be my trimui smart replacement. Just need to figure out what color to get.

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому

      I really love the beige white with the lavender buttons! 💜🤍

  • @robinsegerlind
    @robinsegerlind 16 днів тому

    What's todays possibility with custom os? MuOS or Minimal, do they work on this device? Thanks alot.

  • @kumbackquatsta
    @kumbackquatsta Місяць тому

    how does size compare to the dingoo a320?

  • @natehinxman9050
    @natehinxman9050 Місяць тому

    hey! the background music at the very end (around 39:20) triggered a core memory but i cant put my finger on it. PLEASE HELP

  • @shiryu105
    @shiryu105 5 днів тому +1

    Retro dad, I have some light bleed with my unit and Anbernic has offered to send me a new screen but I don't know how to remove the screen itself, I can get as far as where you did in the tear down, but do you have any idea how the screen is removed?

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  5 днів тому +1

      It’s most likely held down with some adhesive. If you’re careful, it should loosen with a little bit of movement. You can also use a hair dryer on low heat to soften the adhesive.

    • @shiryu105
      @shiryu105 3 дні тому

      @@retrotechdad Thanks Retro Dad!

  • @chocho2188
    @chocho2188 Місяць тому +1

    This device isn't for me but great video nevertheless 😎

  • @wangwu9299
    @wangwu9299 Місяць тому +1

    It uses mini or micro HDMI cable?

  • @wangwu9299
    @wangwu9299 Місяць тому +1

    Mini or micro HDMI

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому

      It uses a mini HDMI 🙏

    • @wangwu9299
      @wangwu9299 28 днів тому

      @@retrotechdad ok but why when plugin the HDMI cable, no sound? Even when i try to use earphone

  • @robertreyes1126
    @robertreyes1126 6 днів тому

    It's a cool device but I hate the L1 and R1 placement. I don't know why they made them so flat so playing games like Tony Hawk is a pain in the ass. Also PSP sucks but everything else plays pretty good. Cool for taking on the go to kill some time.

  • @Kult647
    @Kult647 Місяць тому

    imo very uncomfortable ports layout..

  • @ajcics
    @ajcics Місяць тому +1

    The dpad is awful. I'm sorry but I completely disagree. It's so stiff it's a detriment to fighting games. I replaced mine with a Gameboy color dpad and membrane. I had to slightly Dremel the front casing to make sufficient room for it but now it's perfect

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому +1

      I found it very solid with the two units I have. The mod sounds cool though! 🙏

  • @valg.3152
    @valg.3152 Місяць тому +1

    L🧡ve the video and teardown, and most of all being honest on the review. I got my lava Creamsicle today and love it. Some of the sports games is sluggish and it skips frames but I get it but keep up the good work dad happy gaming.🧡🤍🖤

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you, I really appreciate that! 🧡🤍 Yea, I think it's important to provide the information so one can temper expectations. Certain platforms can be done but they definitely have their limitations.

    • @valg.3152
      @valg.3152 Місяць тому +1

      Exactly and I totally agreed what you stated regarding every handheld is not perfect, but we can work around it to improve it to get better and better. I must say this you have the most awesome videos. Keep up the fantastic work and I’m so happy every Monday you’re on stubs live channel. All of you guys are great please don’t disappear on us. Any hoot happy gaming.🕹️🧡🤍🧡

    • @retrotechdad
      @retrotechdad  Місяць тому

      Your kind words really mean so much and is really the best part of doing YT! 🤗💜