TrimUI Smart Pro: Another Sub-$100 Contender

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  • Опубліковано 24 тра 2024
  • There are so many good retro handhelds available for under $100, and another one just entered the chat. The TrimUI Smart Pro has excellent build quality and controls, and has a lot of potential for custom firmware in the future. In this video we'll do a deep-dive review to see if it's worth your consideration.
    Buy one here: www.keepretro.com/products/tr...
    UPDATE: it turns out that the mysterious FN button on the bottom of the device is a PowerSave toggle (and not rumble like I previously thought). Unfortunately, all of my emulation testing in this video was done with the PowerSave turned on, so the demonstrated performance is WORSE than expected. At the time of making this video I compared the performance to the RK3326 chipset (so the Anbernic RG351 series), but with PowerSave turned off it is closer to RK3566 (Anbernic RG353 and PowKiddy RGB30) in terms of performance.
    I redid my testing on the higher-end systems and here are the results:
    - N64: mid-tier games like Super Mario 64 and F-Zero X are now playable. High-tier games like Cruis'n USA and Conker are still unplayably slow
    - Dreamcast: mid-tier games like Sonic Adventure 2, Dead or Alive 2, and Crazy Taxi 2 are now playable but with the core's auto-frameskip enabled, so it's not a perfect or full-speed experience
    - PSP: mid-tier games like Ridge Racer and Virtua Tennis still struggle to maintain full speed at a 1x resolution. Average frame rate is 55fps which means you'll get slowdowns and audio crackling unless you apply emulation hacks. Lite games (2D and puzzle games) still play fine
    Timestamps:
    00:00 introduction
    01:37 pricing and specs
    02:52 first impressions
    04:06 d-pad, buttons, and analog sticks
    08:33 I/O, shoulders, and trigers
    11:08 ergonomics and comfort
    11:57 size and pocketability
    14:37 software experience
    19:29 game testing
    25:43 microSD card & customization
    28:51 summary (likes and dislikes)
    31:35 conclusion
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  • @RetroGameCorps
    @RetroGameCorps  6 місяців тому +227

    UPDATE: it turns out that the mysterious FN button on the bottom of the device is a PowerSave toggle (and not rumble like I previously thought). Unfortunately, all of my emulation testing in this video was done with the PowerSave turned on, so the demonstrated performance is WORSE than expected. At the time of making this video I compared the performance to the RK3326 chipset (so the Anbernic RG351 series), but with PowerSave turned off it is closer to RK3566 (Anbernic RG353 and PowKiddy RGB30) in terms of performance.
    I redid my testing on the higher-end systems and here are the results:
    - N64: mid-tier games like Super Mario 64 and F-Zero X are now playable. High-tier games like Cruis'n USA and Conker are still unplayably slow
    - Dreamcast: mid-tier games like Sonic Adventure 2, Dead or Alive 2, and Crazy Taxi 2 are now playable but with the core's auto-frameskip enabled, so it's not a perfect or full-speed experience
    - PSP: mid-tier games like Ridge Racer and Virtua Tennis still struggle to maintain full speed at a 1x resolution. Average frame rate is 55fps which means you'll get slowdowns and audio crackling unless you apply emulation hacks. Lite games (2D and puzzle games) still play fine

    • @MJosephJr
      @MJosephJr 6 місяців тому +36

      Maybe do one of those Shorts videos showing the better performance?

    • @CT-ue4kg
      @CT-ue4kg 6 місяців тому +12

      At this point a roundout (possibly even quarterly) of all the best options at each budget would help so much.
      Its so confusing, there are so many, that have gibberish names, from brands we don't always know, that look the same.
      Like up to $50
      Upto $100
      Upto $200
      The rest

    • @adinwalls
      @adinwalls 6 місяців тому +6

      Thanks I was just going to comment and blame it on the fact that we all got preproduction software. On that note, had we received some sort of instructions with the device you would have known you had power save mode on (I thought it was to turn rumble and LED lights off) My analog stick is mapped opposite and I have to keep remapping it which is infuriating!

    • @Zanpaa
      @Zanpaa 6 місяців тому

      @@CT-ue4kghe did one like 3 months ago

    • @NormalPerson229
      @NormalPerson229 6 місяців тому +1

      @@CT-ue4kg He put up a video doing exactly that, late in the summer of this year.

  • @turnbasedtoddy7664
    @turnbasedtoddy7664 6 місяців тому +126

    Joey from Joey’s handhelds found out that that function bottom button actually puts it into a battery saver mode and it down clocks the CPU quite a bit. Depending on how you had it set, you may have got better performance with it set to the FN mode.

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds 6 місяців тому +20

      I think that might be what happened here, shot him a message to let him know.

    • @jd5787
      @jd5787 6 місяців тому +7

      So there is a chance we can play PS3 on this? 😉Joke aside, it would be good to have more payable content from more event consoles (PSP, dreamcast, n64)

    • @PCBMedicAMD
      @PCBMedicAMD 2 місяці тому

      waant Ps3 ur best bet is ROG ally Z1E ($599 New bestbuy and even better z1E Used/returned/Openboc units Z1E could be $400 more or less. ROG ally Z1E ius best bet.... and if you get gamepass you can stream alot of Newer PC and next gen games on gamepass no install so no space needed.... @@jd5787

    • @PCBMedicAMD
      @PCBMedicAMD 2 місяці тому

      and if on the go. if you have 4G/5G data and hotspot (or a hotspot wifi modem like i do (4G Cell hotspot device) u can still stream gamepass and still get better than this could ever do... but this is how i play on a handheld device (or PC)

    • @PCBMedicAMD
      @PCBMedicAMD 2 місяці тому

      and excelence battery life cuz your not actually runing the games locally on teh handheld hardware

  • @f937r
    @f937r 6 місяців тому +123

    I think the answer to the "Why 16:9 aspect ratio" just comes down to availability and low cost. There's so many options for screens in this aspect ratio that it is just better to use instead of finding a different option.

    • @obvious_giraffe8386
      @obvious_giraffe8386 6 місяців тому +4

      Yes, but why?

    • @idkanymore3382
      @idkanymore3382 6 місяців тому

      @@obvious_giraffe8386Are you daft to the current market or…. Dude everything in the past 12 years have been widescreen. 4:3 died so long ago that screen makers really dont waste their time

    • @armyofninjas9055
      @armyofninjas9055 6 місяців тому

      ​@@obvious_giraffe8386Because cell phones

    • @KyleRuggles
      @KyleRuggles 6 місяців тому

      "just comes down to availability and low cost" @@obvious_giraffe8386

    • @RandomPlaceHolderName
      @RandomPlaceHolderName 6 місяців тому +8

      Aye, it's also larger which is good imo. 5" 16:9 gives you a 4" 4:3 image. So even for a retro device, this screen makes sense.

  • @JustFUTchris
    @JustFUTchris 6 місяців тому +39

    So I pre-ordered this yesterday, and based off your review I'm pretty happy, considering I got it for $80 with a 128G card. I'm new to this, and like the ergonomic look. thanks for a great review!

    • @jd5787
      @jd5787 6 місяців тому +4

      Good deal. Where did you score this please?

    • @Mrs-utche
      @Mrs-utche 6 місяців тому +3

      I would like to know this as well please! 😄

    • @ChaossX77
      @ChaossX77 3 місяці тому

      To the other comments since he isn't replying it's now $88 from the link in this video.

    • @rafael_1912
      @rafael_1912 2 місяці тому

      Hi im consider buying for 64€, how has the experience been with it with the software updates? Thanks in advance!

  • @benc.5558
    @benc.5558 6 місяців тому +249

    Of all the sub-$100 emulation handhelds this year, this is certainly one of them.

    • @adrianyambao3792
      @adrianyambao3792 6 місяців тому +76

      The Smart Pro is truly one of the handhelds of all time.

    • @adinwalls
      @adinwalls 6 місяців тому +5

      Sub 100 is turn in into the hot category for 2023!

    • @benc.5558
      @benc.5558 6 місяців тому +1

      @@adrianyambao3792 First handheld to sell over a trimuillion units

    • @buhshmuh
      @buhshmuh 6 місяців тому +54

      One of the worst joke formats of recent times.

    • @AnonYmous-xw1jn
      @AnonYmous-xw1jn 6 місяців тому +18

      This surely is a handheld

  • @wonder8899
    @wonder8899 6 місяців тому +15

    Thanks for the review! I was strongly considering making this my first retro handheld. Had to wait until your review to make a decision

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons 6 місяців тому +1

      I can't wait to test N64, PSP, and Dreamcast games on this GPU.

    • @joelcave1500
      @joelcave1500 6 місяців тому +5

      Might aswell get the rp2s 4gb ram model for 99$ on sale rn. You’ll be able to even play some PS2

    • @wonder8899
      @wonder8899 6 місяців тому +1

      Definitely a strong contender. I liked the look of this one more which is why I was more interested in it

    • @joelcave1500
      @joelcave1500 6 місяців тому

      @@wonder8899 I like it to, but seeing it can barely handle n64 is pretty sad ngl

    • @wonder8899
      @wonder8899 6 місяців тому

      PSP is what is stopping me. Mainly looking to play GBA, DS and PSP

  • @greenshell5735
    @greenshell5735 6 місяців тому +26

    Imo this is be best form factor I've seen for one of these devices, can't wait for the day we can get a handheld this size that can handle all the PS2 and GameCube games

    • @banban5568
      @banban5568 4 місяці тому +3

      Uhm the retroids and anbernic rg4 series can run ps2

    • @greenshell5735
      @greenshell5735 3 місяці тому +5

      @@banban5568 I know I bought an rp4 pro but that didn't exist 2 months ago

  • @arunca190
    @arunca190 5 місяців тому +2

    You have the best reviews. I don’t end up wasting money and I get things I know I’ll be happy with. You are hiiighly appreciated!

  • @DaPohli
    @DaPohli 6 місяців тому +19

    Seems like a great entry and newbie handheld. Easy to pick up, a nicely done firmware, not too cluttered with options you'll never use. I dig it

    • @preke953
      @preke953 2 місяці тому

      Hey, im very new to this scene. Could i run garlic os on it?

  • @deadox
    @deadox 6 місяців тому +59

    Man when I first saw the render really wanted this to be a 3x res PSP machine :(
    Love to see T618 version of this.

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons 6 місяців тому +1

      That would be pretty amazing. The Powkiddy X28 is the closest thing to a Handheld with those specs.

    • @mitchthepreacher1512
      @mitchthepreacher1512 6 місяців тому +5

      Retroid Pocket 3+ just went on sale for 11/11, that's your device.

    • @anci9295
      @anci9295 6 місяців тому +3

      @@mitchthepreacher1512 it isn't because some of us want a devise that resembles a psp/vita

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons 6 місяців тому

      ​@@anci9295That was my point in recommending the Powkiddy X28. It's the closest Handheld to a PSP that can emulate Sega Saturn and below at full speed. The Retroid Pocket 3 resembles a Nintendo Switch and has horrible ergonomics.

    • @toycoma98
      @toycoma98 6 місяців тому

      I thought this was a step up to Miyoo mini plus, was interested in this but it sucks. I'll stick to miyoo mini plus.

  • @jonathonearl482
    @jonathonearl482 6 місяців тому +2

    Nice review! I would have liked to have seen a Max 2 next to the Trimui Smart Pro. Especially, comparing the thinnest of the shells and the trigger buttons of the two.

  • @Diggy22
    @Diggy22 6 місяців тому +12

    There are so many handhelds coming out in the past week alone, it feels like there isn’t any chance for customers to just settle with one and get the full features. There are so many being churned out constantly, it’s overwhelming. For now, I’m just sticking to the Miyoo Mini Plus that I just ordered and using my Galaxy A20 with a D3 controller. Anything else at this point will just feel excessive.
    Update: Well, after a month, I finally decided to bite. As much as I love my Mini+, I was curious about the TrimUI Smart Pro. It was a great overall out-of-the-box experience. I found myself going straight to the arcade games, and I was pleasantly surprised. Games like Street Fighter III and Martial Masters handled well, and Gameboy games handled well too. The precision with the NES was iffy, but that's a small complaint. Overall, the TrimUI Smart Pro isn't the go-to retro handheld, but its graphic capabilities make it a solid option. I'll still keep my Miyoo Mini Plus handy, but if I ever feel like playing arcade games with a wider screen, I can alternate between my A20 and my Smart Pro.

    • @jalen1838
      @jalen1838 5 днів тому

      Imo It can seem kimda hard to catch up with these new releases , well for me . Then it constantly changes the bar for the customer satisfaction. Im constantly looking up handheld after handheld, its hard to stay satisfied when so much is thrown out at you at once. Not literally but figuratively buts thats Internet in genral . Always looking up the next hot thing you can be loss sight of what you got.

  • @shanetheundertaker8474
    @shanetheundertaker8474 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi Russ'
    I love your channel.
    Hearing the sentence. . .
    Shirukenable or Hudukenable had me in stitches😂
    Thank you for making my day !
    Blessings to you and your family.
    ✨⭐🙏⭐✨

  • @michalbisch
    @michalbisch 6 місяців тому +2

    Lanyard holder! I miss them so much - I remember when smartphones had them, and almost always would attach, aptly, a lanyard from my Wii Controller. Didn't have to worry about losing or dropping my phone, like I do all the time now.

  • @requiett
    @requiett 6 місяців тому +2

    I've seen some other reviewers try to cover up the speaker grills and find they weren't actually emitting the audio. Rather they were finding the speaker was rear mounted on the back despite there being no speaker grill or holes back there.

  • @wweyler
    @wweyler 6 місяців тому +6

    Trimui! Put the T618 chip, retroid pocket 2s analog sticks and a 3:2 screen on this and you will have the perfect clicky button handheld!

  • @J0HnDq3
    @J0HnDq3 Місяць тому +1

    hey, mate, your reviews are the best! please, , make updated version of this one!

  • @Daniel-fi7jp
    @Daniel-fi7jp 28 днів тому

    Omg... Aside from the left analog position this looks perfect for me. Watching the review

  • @RetroNirvanaGaming
    @RetroNirvanaGaming Місяць тому

    Looks like a VITA in contruction! I would pick one of these up for sure in the future! Thanks for the awesome video!

  • @gvanderlee2703
    @gvanderlee2703 6 місяців тому +6

    Would be great if this one gets a dpad mod and custom os. Very nice for this price point

  • @Pridetoons
    @Pridetoons 6 місяців тому

    This review came sooner than I anticipated. 😳

  • @KyleRuggles
    @KyleRuggles 6 місяців тому +3

    Can't wait for a custom OS on this! Really not a fan of the gui, but it's good for newbies.

  • @Baumie11
    @Baumie11 6 місяців тому

    Put this on my Christmas list, hopefully they come out with a custom firmware soon! I think this could be a really really cool device!!

  • @W4llingford
    @W4llingford 6 місяців тому +1

    I REALLY hope you do indeed intend to return to this console, even with the powersave button shenanigans I was still impressed with this console enough based off this particular video to pull the old proverbial trigger on Aliexpress...it should be here in 10 days or less (if not i get a free one dollar coupon, joy) I'm super hoping we get CFW and you're my tutorial guy of choice. Thanks Russ

  • @joeysherrett
    @joeysherrett 6 місяців тому +19

    Handheld makers really should just reach out to review channels like yours and get feedback on their designs while developing... there're always a few things off with these devices, like the analog sticks in this case. Small stuff/changes that i feel guys like you might point out before designs are locked in

    • @Phafanapolis
      @Phafanapolis 6 місяців тому +3

      Talk Udon has done some of that kind of work. I have heard a conspiracy theory that manufacturers don’t want to built an “ultimate” device because they’re in the business of selling hardware and baking in small flaws insures customers buy the next version.

    • @bruciekibbutz2947
      @bruciekibbutz2947 5 місяців тому +2

      @@Phafanapolis This. I see no other explanation for some of these strange design decisions like reversed volume buttons and start and select on top.

    • @joeysherrett
      @joeysherrett 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Phafanapolis damn that makes sense :S

  • @Sneakers8b
    @Sneakers8b 6 місяців тому +1

    Awe the looks and the way everyone says this thing feels, I’m think it’s beautiful to my eyes. Let me tell you I love Linux too retro gamers, but I got all my bases covered already. It’s very nice to look at though…

  • @RR-ho3td
    @RR-ho3td 6 місяців тому

    Earned a sub just from the Hadoukenable bit. Love it!

  • @YawAsareOwiredu
    @YawAsareOwiredu 6 місяців тому +1

    I definitely don’t want to add to your load, but one thing that would be helpful for me is a cross comparison of your favorite handhelds in the sub-100 category. I’m thinking of getting a device for my kids and there are so many to choose from.

  • @KesSharann
    @KesSharann 6 місяців тому +15

    Given the pricepoint and size it'd be nice to see the current emulator state of the PS Vita compared to the TrimUI. Vita's can be had for around $110 and give native support for Vita, PSP, and PSX.

    • @NeroVingian40
      @NeroVingian40 6 місяців тому +4

      Vita is closer to $150-200 though.

  • @BtotheDon12
    @BtotheDon12 6 місяців тому +9

    Man, I really loved the look of this device so much but I'm super disappointed that it doesn't run at least up to PSP well. If they come out with version with a stronger SOC, or even if custom firmware/updates make it better, it would probably be an easy pick up for me.

    • @Autotrope
      @Autotrope 4 місяці тому +4

      It does run psp quite well, see the top comment about Russ accidentally having this on power save mode when testing and also see custom firmware, tech toy tinker made a preview version of tomato os.

  • @CarlWilson82
    @CarlWilson82 3 місяці тому

    I love the tinker process. Seeing what I can achieve with all kinds of hardware for emulation. The setup and tinker is more fun sometimes than playing the games. 😜

  • @Twaschillbro
    @Twaschillbro 6 місяців тому +13

    You should definitely do an awards show for devices annually

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons 6 місяців тому +3

      I'd like to see this too.

    • @simiuciacia
      @simiuciacia 6 місяців тому

      I liked but I'm also replying to bump. This'd be a great idea

    • @SamuHell782
      @SamuHell782 6 місяців тому +1

      You just want to see him in a tux admit it!

    • @Twaschillbro
      @Twaschillbro 6 місяців тому

      @@SamuHell782 I meannn I can’t lie

  • @TitaPopo
    @TitaPopo 6 місяців тому +8

    Every new device release always feels like "it's not there yet"

  • @Jay-dr2dp
    @Jay-dr2dp 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this awesome video! I was wondering which one would you pick if you had to choose one. Would you pick the rgb30 or this one? Thanks again.

  • @corsinivideos
    @corsinivideos 6 місяців тому

    This device honestly looks so nice, the formfactor is a lot nicer than most devices in the price category. But tbh i would rather it was more high powered or they made a pro version. A T618 or equivalenet power version would really shine and without android they could surely bring it under the RP3+ price then it would actually be a solid competitor. Also If they kept improving their custom linux FW or handed over to the community, it would be much more plug and play than something like the RP3+.

  • @thekidfromyesterday
    @thekidfromyesterday 6 місяців тому +3

    Russ, I know you do the best handhelds of the year every year, but have you ever thought about doing another set of best handhelds based on stuff like best feeling d-pad? I know its a very subjective thing but I think it'd be a cool video

  • @Orniflyer
    @Orniflyer 6 місяців тому +4

    the 16:9 ratio would have made sense on an android device - especially paired with a somewhat high-res screen (720p), because it would allow for game streaming. is there a way to maybe get inhome pc streaming set up on this later?

  • @TVsBen
    @TVsBen 6 місяців тому +7

    While I'm not sure that it needed anything but 4:3 for most systems, I'm sure 16:9 is the cost. They're made in huge quantities where 4:3 seems more niche. The aspect of the display is better for GBA games than a 4:3 screen because of the GBA's 3:2 aspect ratio, too. Hopefully they can get PSP working better and make good use of it there, too.

  • @GilesTuck
    @GilesTuck 5 годин тому

    I'm pretty impressed with this device so far, especially for the cost. Updated the firmware but encountered a couple of issues I haven't solved yet. GB games don't save, despite playing with global settings in Retroarch. Also doesn't recognise save files I've brough over from another device. Looking forward to more updates on this device.

  • @ZBB415
    @ZBB415 6 місяців тому

    Hey Russ, when do you expect your Legion Go Review to come out? I know theres been some issues with shipping, so I wasn't sure if you have been on the unlucky end of shipping delays.

  • @Pridetoons
    @Pridetoons 6 місяців тому +3

    I can't wait to get PortMaster games running on this Handheld!

  • @Thetinytalkshow
    @Thetinytalkshow 3 місяці тому

    Decided to go with this one, been doing a ton of research an heard nothing but good review on this one. I read a ton of bad review on RG353V & VS, & RG4005V this seem most affordable an reliable. Hoping to spend become a paper weight we shall see!

  • @JordiLA
    @JordiLA 6 місяців тому

    I love the grey model design ❤, waiting mine at 60€ from aliexpres black friday.

  • @HeroGameCompany
    @HeroGameCompany 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi, nice video. Just a question about the emulators name. You said that you changed the names. How do you do this? Changing the folder name seems not to be enough. Is there a config file to edit? Thank you

  • @TheRealAlpha2
    @TheRealAlpha2 6 місяців тому +2

    I really wanted this to be PSP capable at least, but the early reviews kinda damned it for me and I decided to go for the RGB30 for a sub $100 device, and I'm kinda glad I did. It might not be the best system for PSP either, but at least it's not pretending to be. I don't mind that it doesn't fit 4:3 content as long as the screen is high res, but we already have plenty of "up to PS1" capable devices to choose from. Also, there are no guarantees when buying a system for what you hope it will become versus what it is _now._

    • @yashe6780
      @yashe6780 6 місяців тому

      if something is priced less than $100 it can't possibly play psp games. Maybe in a few years when high end chips would cost less, that will be possible

    • @mitchthepreacher1512
      @mitchthepreacher1512 6 місяців тому +1

      The Retroid Pocket 2S is $99 (even the 4gb model as of this morning) and can do 2x on almost ALL PSP games.

  • @xerxestelevision6666
    @xerxestelevision6666 6 місяців тому +3

    Dang, I’ve been hoping to find a reason to buy something with a bigger screen that the retroid pocket 2s 3.5 inch screen but hearing him talk about these analogue stick shoots this one down for sure.

  • @wordsmith451
    @wordsmith451 6 місяців тому

    I just got a white psp go off eBay. Replacing the battery, modding storage. Can't wait

  • @Sneakers8b
    @Sneakers8b 6 місяців тому

    Also I think this could be a really great place for people looking in to emulation handhelds.

  • @WIImotionmasher
    @WIImotionmasher 6 місяців тому +1

    I really like how tight the dpad is. I want to intentionally move to the corner to get that diagonal, I don't wanna slide to the edge of the down/up button.

  • @EliasPfaiffer
    @EliasPfaiffer Місяць тому +1

    Firmware 1.0.4 is out (with vulkan support), can we expect an updated review + setup guide?

  • @drewkolb2129
    @drewkolb2129 4 місяці тому

    Hey Russ, slim chance you'll see this a month later, but how did you remove the systems you aren't going to play on this device? Also having heck of a time trying to figure out how to scrape box art. Bought one without an sd card since I already have my own library.

  • @caseykoll5750
    @caseykoll5750 6 місяців тому

    What a bummer the n64 isn't playable. Love the clean look of this one. Any recommendation for the best plug & play out of thd box device that tops out @ n64, but plays correctly??
    Thanks,

  • @EliasPfaiffer
    @EliasPfaiffer Місяць тому +3

    With tomato OS = BEST budget handheld ever

  • @TheWarrrenator
    @TheWarrrenator 2 місяці тому

    @8:10 Yeah, but that’s something I have wanted since 1996. The analog stick on the N64 always felt like I was playing with a D-pad on stilts and it was uncomfortable so it disincentivized me from playing it. So, for me, it’s between the Trimui Smart Pro and the new Retroid. Since I can’t go to the store and try them out myself, it comes down to cost and design. I may wait if Trimui makes a new one with a touch screen or brings this one down in cost. I have a limited budget so I’m still deciding.

  • @DenistJed
    @DenistJed 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice review. How does the Allwinner chip compare to a RK3566?
    I'm also in the market for a sub £100 handheld. Now I have to choose between this, RGB30 and maybe the X55 as well.

    • @mitchthepreacher1512
      @mitchthepreacher1512 6 місяців тому +1

      In practice, the RK3566 seems to blow this thing out of the water.

    • @torq21
      @torq21 6 місяців тому +1

      X55 is a solid choice! Because of the screen size I'm enjoying it far more than the RP3+.

  • @gfdggdfgdgf
    @gfdggdfgdgf 6 місяців тому

    Do these types of handhelds generally support a gamelist.xml in the roms folder? I am using retroarch on the pi3, windows and batocera with the same rom folders which all have the gamelist and artwork already configured.

  • @shershot
    @shershot Місяць тому

    Jus picked one up. The update i hear is nice. Mainly got this for rpgs for my niece to have good literature

  • @ChannelZeiko
    @ChannelZeiko Місяць тому

    This is seriously not to be slept on!!
    I underestimated this. Don't be like me.
    This handheld is a literal gem at its price point

  • @EliasPfaiffer
    @EliasPfaiffer Місяць тому +1

    since yesterday with Vulkan Support!! Hell yea

  • @ingramli7733
    @ingramli7733 6 місяців тому +11

    It was a pity that the device was configured to be a relatively budget device. I mean, it has got such a nice layout for a retro handheld, especially its ergonomics, if the analog stick is made slightly higher profile, combine with a more powerful chipset (allowing it to run PSP titles), this device would really shine for GBA, PSP that fully utilize the real estate of the screen....

    • @corsinivideos
      @corsinivideos 6 місяців тому

      My thoughts exactly. If this had the power of the RP3+ like a T618 or simialr and they optimzed the firmware it would actually be much more user freindly and cheaper option than using something android based like the RP3+.

  • @sandplasma
    @sandplasma 4 дні тому +1

    Was there ever a final review? I can't find it. It would be nice if you had a link to the final review in the description. Thanks Ross!

    • @SenpaiMD
      @SenpaiMD 13 годин тому

      This is the final one. I think he should revisit it because I think it’s one of the best handhelds in its category

  • @bryanfunk4151
    @bryanfunk4151 5 місяців тому

    I appreciate the review. I’m looking for a great 16:9 that can play God of War and LOTR Two Towers. I was thinking this. Any other reasonable suggestion?

  • @hatdude5138
    @hatdude5138 6 місяців тому

    Are the analog nubs removable so you could attach a longer stick and maybe get more travel?

  • @toycoma98
    @toycoma98 6 місяців тому

    I had high hopes for this device, but it cant play psp, dreamcast, n64. I'll stick to my miyoo mini plus. You are right about why the screen is so wide when it can only do ps1 and below. I do like that its not a android with touchscreen, those are too complicating for me. Thank you for review.

  • @skippyb.coyote895
    @skippyb.coyote895 6 місяців тому +3

    The TrimUI Smart Pro is a beautiful little handheld and I think they got a lot right with it, but that 16:9 screen just kills it for me. If a device is only capable of playing up to PS1 at 100% full speed with no issues then it really should have a 4:3 aspect ratio screen. There's no point in having a 16:9 screen if the device can't play 16:9 aspect ratio games.

    • @bruciekibbutz2947
      @bruciekibbutz2947 5 місяців тому +1

      you can use widescreen hacks, plus the gba library, and some psp games will make use of the aspect ratio.

  • @piqone1
    @piqone1 6 місяців тому

    Great video. I have three questions.
    1. It seems like some reviewers are getting a 4000mah battery and others a 5000mah battery as seen when they are opened up. More confusing is the websites carrying this device have conflicting battery info on the same page. Have you reached out to the to figure out which will be standard?
    2. Between this and the X55 which would you recommend? 3. Do you think either handheld, with some tweaks or updates will be able to at least handle psp or dreamcast well?

    • @yashe6780
      @yashe6780 6 місяців тому +1

      X55 is more poweful, so it would run PSP games better. I have RG353V with the same chip as X55, and it honestly struggles with heavy PSP and dreamcast games. You'll have to look at more expensive consoles for flawless gaming.

    • @poffy02
      @poffy02 6 місяців тому +2

      ⁠rp3+ is worth it at this price point (it’s only 50 bucks more) if you want flawless psp and Dreamcast/n64

    • @torq21
      @torq21 6 місяців тому +1

      For me the X55 screen makes a better contender than a lot of other handheld options. In my opinion the screen on the RP3+ is too small to really enjoy the higher end 3d games like GC and PS2 and on top of that it still struggles with these systems. For that reason I don't find it stacks up very well against other systems. I haven't tried using the X55 for psp or dreamcast so I don't know how it does with those systems.

    • @poffy02
      @poffy02 6 місяців тому +1

      @@torq21 yeah, but rp3+ is better in value. but if you don’t like the size, just save your money and get 1 main system, Odin 2, steam deck etc. which you would use for 3+ years

    • @torq21
      @torq21 6 місяців тому

      @@poffy02 I hear ya. That said I'm enjoying the screen on the X55 and play ps2 and gamecube on my phone. I'm going to sell my RP3+ and then who knows... Steam Deck me thinks!

  • @daniel4210
    @daniel4210 3 місяці тому

    Are there any teardown videos for this device? Mine came with a right trigger that feels a bit stuck and I wanted to check what is causing this.

  • @noelsilva8887
    @noelsilva8887 5 місяців тому +1

    I’m getting this because I order it. For smaller games. But I want to know if those SD card will it play on my Asus rog ally?

  • @mihaicavalu4156
    @mihaicavalu4156 6 місяців тому

    Hi There. What to choose? Trimui smart pro or RGB30 for GB=>PS1? Thankx in advance.

  • @ramizrashid9642
    @ramizrashid9642 6 місяців тому

    Hi guys, I am new to the retro gaming community and considering to take advantage of AliExpress’ Black Friday sale. I am torn between Trimui Smart Pro and Powkiddy RGB30, any suggestions on which one to get? 🙏🏽

  • @darrenp3615
    @darrenp3615 6 місяців тому

    I was going to watch this video but I don't have my favourite drink at hand. Guess I'll have to wait to watch it until after I've been shopping.

  • @TX_Eric
    @TX_Eric 4 місяці тому +1

    what position should the FN switch be on for full performance?

  • @chedhead3278
    @chedhead3278 6 місяців тому

    Cheers Russ. Hopefully there is a little more performance to untap, pinned comment not withstanding. It has good bones as Zu might say.

  • @Nordbish
    @Nordbish 6 місяців тому

    This looks like a cool little device, but i wonder as it is a linux console, do you think it would be possible to boot and run SteamOS on this little guy to get the "steam deck mini" experiance?

  • @JoelsterG4k
    @JoelsterG4k 4 місяці тому

    I also have this handheld and I like it a lot, but I can't figure out why the ROMs I downloaded don't work, they work with the rgb30 but not with the trimui.

  • @sergioandradefigueroa6248
    @sergioandradefigueroa6248 6 місяців тому

    Master Corp. Between this handheld and Powkiddy X55. Wich one you'll choose if you have to?

  • @TrevHolland
    @TrevHolland 6 місяців тому

    lol you mention the subtlety of the logo on the bottom right of the device? There's a logo in the middle of the d-pad, on the bottom left button, and printed on the bottom center of the device. That thing is branded more than any Anbernic device.

  • @jd5787
    @jd5787 6 місяців тому

    Do you think Jelos (if it is made available) would help improve performance for playing higher end consoles games? Thanks!

    • @itsTouEasy
      @itsTouEasy 6 місяців тому +2

      That will literally decide if this is my first handheld emulator. I always wanted something this size and formate with that style of triggers, but nothing was really that size. I hate the square top hat triggers on the anbernic stuff

    • @TheRealAlpha2
      @TheRealAlpha2 6 місяців тому +1

      I wondered about this too, the JELOS devs have an early unit from what I hear, but I don't think it's the OS is the issue. I think it's just too weak a chip to get much more.

    • @user-rv4nr6kt8p
      @user-rv4nr6kt8p 6 місяців тому +1

      Jelos and other cfw support a new sega saturn cores
      It's better than nothing.

  • @EliasPfaiffer
    @EliasPfaiffer Місяць тому +1

    which adapter do you use to charge it? is a 5v 1.5a really important?

  • @DavidFilskov
    @DavidFilskov 5 місяців тому +1

    Two new mods: Shorten the triggers' travel ( ua-cam.com/video/bcFX7wcXK2I/v-deo.html ) or add back buttons: ua-cam.com/video/2P3bGTan698/v-deo.html

  • @jd5787
    @jd5787 6 місяців тому +3

    Let's goooo! Tell me I didn't make a mistake ordering one of these!

    • @pepito69
      @pepito69 6 місяців тому +2

      You didn't make a mistake bro

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons 6 місяців тому +1

      I definitely don't think so. Also we're getting JELOS on this Handheld which means the PortMaster Community will be working on this Handheld. 😁

    • @jd5787
      @jd5787 6 місяців тому

      @@Pridetoons I am very new to retro gaming, apologies if the question is stupid but: can we expect some improvements in terms of games that can be played on this device once Jelos rolls out for it? (ie: more PSP, dreamcast etc titles that woukd play better). Thanks!

  • @chadguts600
    @chadguts600 6 місяців тому

    Best budget ergonomic handheld look in 2023 but sadly at that 16:9 ratio , PSP should be smooth.
    I love it!

  • @user-ee2ze5yo8z
    @user-ee2ze5yo8z 6 місяців тому

    Hi,
    Retro Game Corps, please tell me which console to buy for ps2 emulation? will retroid 3 plus be suitable?

  • @theshepard22
    @theshepard22 6 місяців тому

    Opened up the rk2023 with 128gb SD. I love the games overall (almost everything my girlfriend could ever want aside from DK 64). But the unit itself? Blah. Jelos seems decent and the thing making this device not sink. The appeal of it is the somewhat classic style (this one here is slightly hitting that retro feel, slightly). But also- the abily to do 2 player as well as HDMI out!
    I WANT A MORE QUALITY DEVICE THAT CAN DO HDMI OUT, PERFECT N64, GAMEBOY ADVANCE, DREAMCAST. SHOULD I WAIT TILL DECEMBER OR IS THERE ONE AVAILABLE NOW? I'm trying to curate my own card by that time and have it ready for the most worthy device. Any ideas peeps? I've BEEN LOOKING. Anbernic is looking good so far but there are so many options overall.

  • @Autotrope
    @Autotrope 4 місяці тому

    Another similarity with the RG405m is that 4:3 content on this will be almost dead on 4 inches diagonal which is the same.

  • @daviddossantos5256
    @daviddossantos5256 Місяць тому

    Hi, firmware 1.0.4 is out (with vulkan support), can we expect an updated review ?

  • @ilpastor
    @ilpastor 6 місяців тому

    Let's see if there will be improvements in the future

  • @SoundToxin
    @SoundToxin 14 днів тому

    Would've liked to have a touchscreen (like the Vita) and stick clicks (unlike the Vita). Cool to see this runs Linux and not Android. I tend to assume the worst when I see a handheld isn't using RockChip hardware. I wonder if you could just put a higher stick top or a spacer on to work around the inset stick problem. It's a bummer when the hardware isn't quite right because it seems like these companies wanna pump out the next thing rather than revise their existing lineup to make incremental improvements. Probably the best we could hope for is that they use the Vita-inspired design for another future device and fix some of the issues there, but then it'll probably also have a different SoC and we'll be starting all over with community/software support.

  • @PCBMedicAMD
    @PCBMedicAMD 2 місяці тому +1

    i thinkyou had this unin in a low clocking/ low power mode fn switch does this?? retest

  • @POZM78
    @POZM78 6 місяців тому

    When are you reviewing the legion go?!

  • @AguFungus
    @AguFungus 6 місяців тому

    I've read that the analog sticks are not clickable, which could be a problem for PS1 games that use R3 and L3. Is this true?

  • @zgerman989
    @zgerman989 Місяць тому

    “Sometime in the future” is now. 😊

  • @jonathonearl482
    @jonathonearl482 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm assuming the speaker grills are also used as the vents for the Smart Pro.

    • @TheRealAlpha2
      @TheRealAlpha2 6 місяців тому

      Vents would suggest that it gets hot enough to need them... I seriously doubt that.

    • @jonathonearl482
      @jonathonearl482 6 місяців тому +2

      @@TheRealAlpha2 There are some UA-camrs stating that the unit gets rather heated after a while of playing.
      Also, I remembered seeing a UA-camr open the Trimui Pro to take a look inside. The speakers are located not at the grills but higher up into the console pointed at a downward position. There is some space between the actual speakers and the grills. As if the sound is coming down a small chamber.

  • @typejlb
    @typejlb 26 днів тому

    Can you hook it up to a tv and use a different remote (PS4 or PS5 controller) to play the games?

  • @bulletpunch9317
    @bulletpunch9317 6 місяців тому

    Nice form factor, just needs a strong soc.

  • @seanbrent4245
    @seanbrent4245 6 місяців тому

    Lol I was wondering where the review was!

  • @R34Sumo
    @R34Sumo Місяць тому

    Sooooo, This or the Rg35xx H ? looking at getting one for my travels.

  • @Vanitystix
    @Vanitystix 5 місяців тому

    Gotta quick question: Can trimUI play online? Like Ds,3ds, psp games etc most got online multiplayer wanna see if trimUI can work with it

  • @michaelreddin4658
    @michaelreddin4658 27 днів тому

    Does this have Pokémon? Is it better than Anbernic, and can I cloud game are the joysticks Hall effect?

  • @SM-by1od
    @SM-by1od 6 місяців тому +1

    You need to revisit this handheld and make a video about it when it supports JELOS.