- Comfort form factor -$60 range -up to Psp and full category for PS1 - Analogs for those prefer Best new year gift from Anbernic for us and must purchase!
@@Ponyeta Haha. I'm not! It is really cool since I love 351p 's design. It wont be comfort enough as Arc but horizontal design is really better than plus for me.
The way I see it, nothing is really lost if you have friends and family you love and want to share the joy of retro gaming with. pass it off to them and get yourself the new hotness, and for me, if I can get to a point where I can play up to PS2 smoothly, I will be just fine and i will never need to get a new one
Hopefully we'll see this chip end up in the cheaper R36S's. I suspect the frequent chip changes is due to all of the rampant copying. Now that you can get $50.00 handhelds with RockChip 33xx chips for years, a change to the processor should "shake off" or slowdown the clones for a while in theory.
They still make the best dpads around by far. Odin, retroid, ayn, even the steam deck, none of them can play 2D games as well as these things. Could just be my opinion though, but it has been my experience. I always miss their dpads when playing on more "high end" devices.
As someone who prefers the classic "Stiffer" dpads that feel much closer to Nintendo's these are hands down the best for that. Some might prefer the softer dpads that have smaller hands, but for us big hand people I wish these were standard.
This looks like a slightly improved (specs) and more budget friendly version of the RG352M that I have. And I love that. the layout of everything is the same. Remember, it's ideal for retro arcade and consoles. Get a more powerful (and expensive) one for stuff after N64/PS1. I do love my 353M though, and it does everything I want, as would this new console.
correction: Asymmetrical is what the xbox controller layout is. It looks handy, but man there are a LOT of handhelds in that under 100 dollar category now to choose from, which I guess is better than none.
I expected it to be closer to the RK3266 due to very similar specs. Still, Allwinner does open source firmwares for their chips. At a right price and with a decent build quality, if we get a good cfw, this might become a new V90. Looking forward to it.
This device looks fantastic! Thumbstick placement looks off to me as you have to reach over them to play the majority of games. They should come up with a push down/pop up style thumbstick design or even if it’s twist to lock down and twist to pop back up.
GREAT setup with all the buttons and ports BUT.... the start and select should have been placed BELOW the analogue sticks to aid in better comfort and control with the face buttons, dir pad and sticks IMO. I want this this but with the rockchip 3588, fingers crossed for 2024.
@@moomoocowsly OMG... My brother-in-law has a 3D printer... Just yesterday he printed me 5 dart links to test out as a Nerf belt for an Excel Crusher i found at a Goodwill store for $3.50 (haven't tested the belt yet) i should ask him to 3D print me a grip for my OG RG350 and V90!! =D
To me this is the sweet spot for handhelds. I do not care for huge new games kind of running on a handheld, I just want some solid games that work well on small screens to kill some time, or to indulge in some nostalgic replays of old games and the price of the device should reflect that reality. This seems like a great option to get a dedicated handheld, so far I just used my phone and a controller.
I have the RG405M, but think it’s too delicate for me to carry outdoors too much, wanted something similar that i could use and could take a beating. with this price being over $100 less, this is amazing!
I hope someone can test it for 4 player gaming attached to the TV with a USB C to usb connector using 4 wired controllers to play SNES NBA Hangtime and 4 player PSX games.
I'm not sure how the H700 SoC in this handheld performs better than the RK3566 in the RG503 as you claim as it has lower spec CPU and GPU cores (A53 Vs A55 and G31 Vs G52 respectively) and lower clock speeds. Do you mean the RK3326 SoC as used in the RG351?
I guess it's not the "mini" horizontal I'm waiting for since my OG pocket go, but it's more mini than others, I'll keep waiting for a mini horizontal 3" screen max size.
So the big question is, do I buy the RG35XX H or the Powkiddy RGB 30? Sure the powkiddy will be more powerful overall, but is the price increase worth it?
I have an RG351MP that I can no longer play due to the back pads leaking glue and said glue getting into the the power button and making stick inside case. While I could open the device myself the screws are a type that I don't have, though I tried. I also ordered a bundle with two SD Cards and while I understand that they wouldn't want to send roms I never got that SD Card. I like this device but I'm worried about biting the bullet and having the back pads leak, the biggest worry, or if they fixed they glue and leaking issues? Still Good Job! :)
I wish Anbernic started doing stacked shoulder buttons instead of the inline. I liked their old handhelds such as the bottoms and form factor, but the design is a little stale.
Looks good. How has it held up over the last 6 months? It's right over the price range of what I would consider a "throwaway" device (one where my expectations are low for it lasting).
The batocera cfw actually provides better performance with psp and n64 Had mine for a few weeks and I gotta say once you get Kokiro going it is unbelievable
I can’t wait for GarlicOS beta. It should turn this from being a good handheld into an AWESOME one. If you own an RG35XX H make sure you drop Black-Seraph a Patreon donation so that he makes it a priority to work on his custom firmware. It should be as good as OnionOS was for the Miyoo Mini, if not better. 😉
Do you think it stands out considering it price point? Are games like GTA San Andreas and Vice City playable on this device? Or is too much? What other sub 100$ devices would you recommend regardless the form factor? I really like rg35xx Plus's design and portability but I can only afford one device and lack of analogue sticks is kind of a draw back for me. Anyway, are the analogue sticks actually any useful in terms of what it can play? It's a bunch of questions to respond but id appreciate if you could answer or take into account on your detailed review.
Is the one gig of ram going to be a holdback to the system though? Is the screen glass or plastic? No N64 either? This thing seems dope and I would love to make it my first Anbernic.
Just got mine and the first thing i noticed is that the buttons need to be pressed much harder than any other buttons i've ever used. Hopefully they get squishier in time.
my biggest turn off about the HDMI on the RG35XX H is that on the screen I cant unstretch the games back to 4:3/1:1 or play on both handheld and tv at the same time (i needed that for capture, so until i find out otherwise,I felt that purpose was defeated)
... Ive had 3 RGB30 N I LoVe them .... that said.... 1st one stopped charging a month into ownership .... had to return it after it arrived .... 3rd unit 2 weeks in and suddenly just stopped playing any sound at all .... and all 3 take forever to charge up when
2S is still more powerful, as you’ll not be doing ANY GameCube gaming on it. But if you’re happy with full PS1, partial PSP, Dreamcast, and N64 catalog, this is a damn fine device. I’ve got the original RG35XX and just picked up the Plus, and I’m in love with these devices. I’m tempted to get this one now, too, but may skip it in favor of a widescreen device for Moonlight streaming, like the RP3.
I'm new to emulators but I'm looking at picking one of these up primarily for GBA and SNES games. One question though, if the only Gamecube game I wanted to play was Paper Mario Thousand Year Door, would it run okay? Not well? Not at all? Thank you!
If you can swing the extra $30 then I'd recommend researching the Retroid Pocket 2S. It's got a 3.5 inch 4x3 screen so it's still got the same compact form factor as this RG35XXH and it has a whole lot more power. I don't own one so I can't test if it can run "Paper Mario TYD", however, reviewers have had good luck running a number of PS2 and GameCube games on it. Not all, probably not even half of their respective libraries, but a decent amount. There's an okay chance it might be able to run your Paper Mario game.
Which will have the better performance between the Retroid pocket 4 Pro , Ayn Odin 2 or this handheld?. I would love a comparison video at least between the Retroid pocket 4 Pro and the ayn Odin 2, that will really help me make a decision
Wow! That looks awesome. Any chance it can stream XBox and PC? I'm looking for something like this that can play PS1 and everything below it as well as stream PC and XBox. Can this do the job?
The RGB30 has a better 720x720 screen vs. this one which is 640x480. It's also more powerful, as it is rocking an rk3566 which is a more modern chipset than the H700( despite what ETA says, I don't know what he's smoking). The RGB30 is bigger though and not as pocket friendly. The RGB30 also feels very flimsy and not built very well, whereas Anbernic always has the best feeling systems. For me they're about comparable depending on what you want more out of a handheld.
Im really really ignorant to this stuff so please bar with me with this question. in therory, Can I attach like a recroom masters arcadestick and connect this to a tv? like, can I simply attach this to a regular arcade stick/trackball/spinner etc. and TV/computer screen and just use it like that if i wanted to? Or am I stuck with only using it as a handheld device and no peripherals can be connected?
I wish I knew what the latest model was. They push out so many devices… I can’t determine which one would be the best. I want the metal casing landscape style With video out and controller support + preloads? Does anyone know if they have a model that fits this description? Or do they all; just take your pick?
WOW!! That's INSANE how good the performance is! Thank you for this video.
- Comfort form factor
-$60 range
-up to Psp and full category for PS1
- Analogs for those prefer
Best new year gift from Anbernic for us and must purchase!
thank you anbernic employee, very cool
@@Ponyeta Haha. I'm not!
It is really cool since I love 351p 's design. It wont be comfort enough as Arc but horizontal design is really better than plus for me.
I will wait for the real price before I make any decision. :) edit: which means what ever it gets + 25% vat in my country :/
@@AndrewTSq Sad for you . Since I'm closed to China , it is below than $60 normally + $2 Shipping. Hope U can get it at bargain price.
Way to small
Wow and I was just about to buy the 35xx awesome timing.
Gotta love Anbernic effectively making half their product line redundant. Everything up to and including 353 can now be done better by this device.
Makes all their range completely unscalpable which is actually really nice.
The competition is great! thx Miyoo mini
The way I see it, nothing is really lost if you have friends and family you love and want to share the joy of retro gaming with. pass it off to them and get yourself the new hotness, and for me, if I can get to a point where I can play up to PS2 smoothly, I will be just fine and i will never need to get a new one
everyone is doing better, so it makes sense for them to do better too, and in the process make thejr old lineup redundant
@@ReneRosa The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro may just be what you’re looking for!
Hopefully we'll see this chip end up in the cheaper R36S's. I suspect the frequent chip changes is due to all of the rampant copying. Now that you can get $50.00 handhelds with RockChip 33xx chips for years, a change to the processor should "shake off" or slowdown the clones for a while in theory.
They still make the best dpads around by far. Odin, retroid, ayn, even the steam deck, none of them can play 2D games as well as these things. Could just be my opinion though, but it has been my experience. I always miss their dpads when playing on more "high end" devices.
As someone who prefers the classic "Stiffer" dpads that feel much closer to Nintendo's these are hands down the best for that. Some might prefer the softer dpads that have smaller hands, but for us big hand people I wish these were standard.
I've not tried the steamdeck, but I was told that the dpad there are def a league above those that you've listed there
This looks like a slightly improved (specs) and more budget friendly version of the RG352M that I have. And I love that. the layout of everything is the same. Remember, it's ideal for retro arcade and consoles. Get a more powerful (and expensive) one for stuff after N64/PS1. I do love my 353M though, and it does everything I want, as would this new console.
just get a r36s for 40 bucks to play your ps1 games, it runs them very well.
@@budgetking2591the 353 is actually beefier that the 36S
Oh man, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes for the Game Boy! I loved that game growing up and played through it so many times on my childhood DMG! =D
correction: Asymmetrical is what the xbox controller layout is.
It looks handy, but man there are a LOT of handhelds in that under 100 dollar category now to choose from, which I guess is better than none.
Appreciate having the price up front. Looks like a pretty decent little device
Pretty good performance for the size of it 😄
That's what she said
I expected it to be closer to the RK3266 due to very similar specs. Still, Allwinner does open source firmwares for their chips. At a right price and with a decent build quality, if we get a good cfw, this might become a new V90. Looking forward to it.
$70 isn't bad. I might have to pick one up for travel game play.
I love 35xx (not plus) just because of garlic os ,itseasiness of use, and dual os, i’ll wait till full garlic or dual os support comes
It looks like the ever popular and best selling RG351P had a baby. What a fantastic looking device with great performance for the price!
This device looks fantastic!
Thumbstick placement looks off to me as you have to reach over them to play the majority of games. They should come up with a push down/pop up style thumbstick design or even if it’s twist to lock down and twist to pop back up.
majority of games what games are you gonna play on this that require a thumbstick, what platforms?
@@thanksyoutubefortakingmyhandle ….that’s my point.
GREAT setup with all the buttons and ports BUT....
the start and select should have been placed BELOW the analogue sticks to aid in better comfort and control with the face buttons, dir pad and sticks IMO.
I want this this but with the rockchip 3588, fingers crossed for 2024.
@@moomoocowsly OMG... My brother-in-law has a 3D printer... Just yesterday he printed me 5 dart links to test out as a Nerf belt for an Excel Crusher i found at a Goodwill store for $3.50 (haven't tested the belt yet) i should ask him to 3D print me a grip for my OG RG350 and V90!! =D
Great price point. Looks interesting.
Wow! This handheld is a banger! I'm kind of sad I bought my Rg35xx 2 months ago.
You are not alone brother. I bought it then a week later the plus was launched.
Flashback is one of my favorite games ever
To me this is the sweet spot for handhelds. I do not care for huge new games kind of running on a handheld, I just want some solid games that work well on small screens to kill some time, or to indulge in some nostalgic replays of old games and the price of the device should reflect that reality. This seems like a great option to get a dedicated handheld, so far I just used my phone and a controller.
@@trulsdirio What games do you play on it?
I have the RG405M, but think it’s too delicate for me to carry outdoors too much, wanted something similar that i could use and could take a beating. with this price being over $100 less, this is amazing!
I hope someone can test it for 4 player gaming attached to the TV with a USB C to usb connector using 4 wired controllers to play SNES NBA Hangtime and 4 player PSX games.
So someone did?
I'm not sure how the H700 SoC in this handheld performs better than the RK3566 in the RG503 as you claim as it has lower spec CPU and GPU cores (A53 Vs A55 and G31 Vs G52 respectively) and lower clock speeds. Do you mean the RK3326 SoC as used in the RG351?
Rk 3566 is better but usually means a bit expensive device
I just ordered one hope all master system library is on it that's all I wanna play
What games are you playing???
you can add your own games if there not on there
Feels like they should have changed up the naming convention when they changed the chip to avoid confusion
I just can't wait to play some Super Master System!
Looks good...But too small for my old eyes, lol...All the best in 2024 ETA 😀
I guess it's not the "mini" horizontal I'm waiting for since my OG pocket go, but it's more mini than others, I'll keep waiting for a mini horizontal 3" screen max size.
Getting carpel tunnel just watching this video.. I think i'm just going to go with the rg35xx plus..
Able to play Final fantasy tactics I'm assuming if it has psp/ps1 category?
It seems like the ministicks need to be closer to the screen and not directly under the dpad and buttons.
So the big question is, do I buy the RG35XX H or the Powkiddy RGB 30? Sure the powkiddy will be more powerful overall, but is the price increase worth it?
I have an RG351MP that I can no longer play due to the back pads leaking glue and said glue getting into the the power button and making stick inside case. While I could open the device myself the screws are a type that I don't have, though I tried. I also ordered a bundle with two SD Cards and while I understand that they wouldn't want to send roms I never got that SD Card.
I like this device but I'm worried about biting the bullet and having the back pads leak, the biggest worry, or if they fixed they glue and leaking issues? Still Good Job! :)
Keep hoping for a 405P that’s lighter weight and has the dpad in the right location. Dream come true if it has 3:2 screen ratio
The form factor looks very nice. As long as I can get some good custom firmware on one of these, I'd be tempted.
I really wish they would finally get rid of those cheap back grips. I would rather have a full plastic back than dealing with them getting sticky.
Aren't they just stickers? At least I think that's what they are on my rg353m
You can remove that soft layer that becomes sticky over time using isopropyl alcohol and a cloth but this will require some free time and patience
Madcatz did this back in the day too with their Fightpads. Just use alcohol like the previous reply mentioned.
Wash yo hands g
I wish Anbernic started doing stacked shoulder buttons instead of the inline. I liked their old handhelds such as the bottoms and form factor, but the design is a little stale.
Looks good. How has it held up over the last 6 months? It's right over the price range of what I would consider a "throwaway" device (one where my expectations are low for it lasting).
The batocera cfw actually provides better performance with psp and n64
Had mine for a few weeks and I gotta say once you get Kokiro going it is unbelievable
Really well, really really well 7:37
I can’t wait for GarlicOS beta. It should turn this from being a good handheld into an AWESOME one. If you own an RG35XX H make sure you drop Black-Seraph a Patreon donation so that he makes it a priority to work on his custom firmware. It should be as good as OnionOS was for the Miyoo Mini, if not better. 😉
This handheld looks amazing!!!! I think I might finally jump in with this one, does it run Saturn games?
It would be fun to connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and see what games like Doom and Quake can be run.
10:25 - 10:33 *symmetrical* like PlayStation
Your hands aren’t as all PlayStation games are designed for thumb stick and button use.
I never get around to buying one of their devices, because they have a new model every other week.
Such a cute handheld😊
😁😁😁👍👍👍..happy new year...
I just bought the RG35XX and now i want this!! derp!
first world problems aye
@@budgetking2591 😂
Me and my son share a 351p, i might get this one for myself 👀
is H standing for Heroin? Because its very addictive to collect them all
Do you think it stands out considering it price point? Are games like GTA San Andreas and Vice City playable on this device? Or is too much? What other sub 100$ devices would you recommend regardless the form factor? I really like rg35xx Plus's design and portability but I can only afford one device and lack of analogue sticks is kind of a draw back for me. Anyway, are the analogue sticks actually any useful in terms of what it can play? It's a bunch of questions to respond but id appreciate if you could answer or take into account on your detailed review.
Question please, will it come with games out of the box ????? And where would i go to get games for it online??
Did u ever find out if there’s games out of box ?I’ve been trying to find a definitive answer
We never got the full review video on the RG35XX Plus. 😢
How did you install ports onto the devices? and more importantly where did you find them?
Is the one gig of ram going to be a holdback to the system though? Is the screen glass or plastic? No N64 either? This thing seems dope and I would love to make it my first Anbernic.
Great review going to order one when it’s available. What’s n64 emulation performance? Thank you
Happy new year 🎉
Thanks for the review. Will most N64 games be playable at native resolution (x2 upscaling) or only blocky 240p ? And about DC ?
Just got mine and the first thing i noticed is that the buttons need to be pressed much harder than any other buttons i've ever used. Hopefully they get squishier in time.
It’s good I like the XU10 handheld for cheap 2023 option
Cool! - I wonder how it compares to TrimUI Smart Pro.
my biggest turn off about the HDMI on the RG35XX H is that on the screen I cant unstretch the games back to 4:3/1:1 or play on both handheld and tv at the same time (i needed that for capture, so until i find out otherwise,I felt that purpose was defeated)
Seems like it would be a really neat gift idea for my niece or nephew! But...does it come w/any built in ROMs? If so, how many?
Usually comes with 64GB and around 8,000 games, I don’t know about this one though.
@@manuelrodriguez9972 - Confirmation would be nice.
This looks great.
This or the PLUS? As a newcomer I'd like to play PSP/GBA games in pocket form factor.
seems like there is a new retro handheld release every 5 minutes
Minor nitpick:
SMS = Sega Master System, not Super Master System :)
... Ive had 3 RGB30 N I LoVe them .... that said.... 1st one stopped charging a month into ownership .... had to return it after it arrived .... 3rd unit 2 weeks in and suddenly just stopped playing any sound at all .... and all 3 take forever to charge up when
I would have gotten this over the retroid pocket 2s
2S is still more powerful, as you’ll not be doing ANY GameCube gaming on it.
But if you’re happy with full PS1, partial PSP, Dreamcast, and N64 catalog, this is a damn fine device.
I’ve got the original RG35XX and just picked up the Plus, and I’m in love with these devices. I’m tempted to get this one now, too, but may skip it in favor of a widescreen device for Moonlight streaming, like the RP3.
I'm new to emulators but I'm looking at picking one of these up primarily for GBA and SNES games. One question though, if the only Gamecube game I wanted to play was Paper Mario Thousand Year Door, would it run okay? Not well? Not at all?
Thank you!
Not at all. These aren’t powerful enough for anything beyond N64/PS1.
@@Bob_Smith19 thank you!
If you can swing the extra $30 then I'd recommend researching the Retroid Pocket 2S. It's got a 3.5 inch 4x3 screen so it's still got the same compact form factor as this RG35XXH and it has a whole lot more power. I don't own one so I can't test if it can run "Paper Mario TYD", however, reviewers have had good luck running a number of PS2 and GameCube games on it. Not all, probably not even half of their respective libraries, but a decent amount. There's an okay chance it might be able to run your Paper Mario game.
Question for the community, can you load up a different OS such as Batocera?
first video of 2024! (that i personally watched)
Do these come with games loaded onto them out the box? Curious i ordered one recently
What happened to the OS menu? Is it a new OS or was it upgraded? I was used to seeing another style on anbernic stuff
I have just got interested in the emulation world. And I’m wondering what games if any come pre installed on these ? Any help is greatly appreciated!
Which will have the better performance between the Retroid pocket 4 Pro , Ayn Odin 2 or this handheld?. I would love a comparison video at least between the Retroid pocket 4 Pro and the ayn Odin 2, that will really help me make a decision
Odin 2 - Galaxy S23U or RedMagic 8.
Pocket 4 - Galaxy S20 or S21.
Odin 1 Pro - Galaxy S9 or Note 9.
RG35XXH - < Amazon Fire HD8
There's music, video, and ebook menu.. could you please share how to use them?
could i add the spectrum emulator with a bluetooth mini keyboard
great video
Does it have chrono trigger/Zelda Majora's mask/ Zelda ocarina of time/ and anymore Zelda or Metroid or Mario like Mario 64 ????? Please need to know
They should of made like a rg280m model one analogue stick and metal shell would been perfect for like Dreamcast n64 and ps1
This is this week's new Ambernic! It seems like it's an AI generating these things...
Would an android phone be enough for casual emulators to explore some old classics ?
aren't Anbernic's RG numerous models getting a little out of hand??
Just ordered one
I’m very new with these games. Are these difficult to play out of the box? I don’t know electronics..
I haven't been able to get my analog sticks to work, do you know how I can do it or is my unit defective?
I like it. It doesn't look bad. :)
I want something like this but capable of running PS2 games. Is this too much to ask in 2024?
Does it charge with a standard USB-C to USB-C cable with a standard PD charging brick?
Wow! That looks awesome. Any chance it can stream XBox and PC? I'm looking for something like this that can play PS1 and everything below it as well as stream PC and XBox. Can this do the job?
Get a steam deck
@@Jumpyexponent45 that is certainly would be a good option... just not for me. I don't want to pay that much and I don't want to buy used.
Can those USBC ports output video or is it limited to the mini hdmi?
No video out. One usb is for power and one for otg.
Happy new year 2024🎉🎉🎉
Is there a Linux desktop mode that could be enabled when a keyboard, mouse, and monitor are attached?
Really weird seeing you not using the purple version... 🤭
Whats the difference between this ans the RGB30?? Which one do you prefer??
The RGB30 has a better 720x720 screen vs. this one which is 640x480. It's also more powerful, as it is rocking an rk3566 which is a more modern chipset than the H700( despite what ETA says, I don't know what he's smoking). The RGB30 is bigger though and not as pocket friendly. The RGB30 also feels very flimsy and not built very well, whereas Anbernic always has the best feeling systems.
For me they're about comparable depending on what you want more out of a handheld.
How many games does this come with? Or where do I get them lol just purchased one
Does it work well with N64? I noticed that wasn’t one of the preinstalled console emulators…
Im really really ignorant to this stuff so please bar with me with this question.
in therory, Can I attach like a recroom masters arcadestick and connect this to a tv?
like, can I simply attach this to a regular arcade stick/trackball/spinner etc. and TV/computer screen and just use it like that if i wanted to? Or am I stuck with only using it as a handheld device and no peripherals can be connected?
Yes you can, either via BT or usb.
Any chance you can share your setup that lets you record without glare?
I wish I knew what the latest model was.
They push out so many devices… I can’t determine which one would be the best.
I want the metal casing landscape style
With video out and controller support + preloads?
Does anyone know if they have a model that fits this description?
Or do they all; just take your pick?
Time to experience the long hour ps1 harvest moon again.