I've been long calling Anbernic's XX series "Xty X" or "Xdee X" This is a bit of an inside joke that originates from Megaman games. In the intro segments, Megaman games always start with, "In the Year 20XX" and my friends and I would always straight pronounce it like, "In the year Twenty Ecksty Ecks." Hope that makes a bit more sense now :D
This really is a solid looking and feeling device,a true vertical handheld here,I have the blue and it's awesome but the white is Ice 🥶 I love it. Thaks for an awesome video🔥🔥
I relly love the look of this. It seems like an ideal system for pixel retro systems all the way to to PS1/N64 and the dreamcast games its capable of playing. And all on a lovely big screen. Gonna wait a month or so for the inevitable minor price drops then pick one up. Looks slick in white.
You're not sugar coating stuff, and you really know what you're talking about, most of the time I don't understand when you talk about min-maxxing performance gains, but you have shown proof and I believe you. You are very thorough with temps, TDPs and Processor performances and even chart them. Your DPad tests are accurate, I have many devices you reviewed and I agree with you on ALL (not only most) of them. I don't mean to disregard the other handheld reviewers, each of them have their own strengths as well, but when I want to have an educated in-depth review I take your word more strongly. It's a joy to have a very educated person explaining what they know best.
If I bought it I’d be tempted to blank off the analog stick, I have a 405v and a 35xx+ but like the idea of the screen size and also the instant load times from the Linux OS
Thanks for mentioning that the stick can be used for DS games. No other video I've watched has mentioned that. How is this for DS emulation? I'm interested in playing Resident Evil Deadly Silence on it.
Beware, I dropped mine, a very short drop about 1.5 feet, and the screen is totally messed up now. I opened it up and re-seated the screen but it didn't fix it.
All I want to play is DC MVC2 and PS Wipeout 2097/XL, y'all think this is the best of the RG40 XX line for this as its very D-pad centric? I'd prefer the SP tbh, but this D-pad
@@PvrpleHayz I received my 35xx plus yesterday and it's pretty awesome. I still think the 40xx has a better size though but by now Im happy with the 35xx plus. Maybe I'll get a 40xx if I find it cheap in a deal or something, just not sure if I'd go for the V or the H this time. The 40XXV has the same battery than the 35XX Plus though so since the screen is bigger battery life is gonna be worse on the 40XXV. Maybe I'll get for Anbernic to release a 40XXV Plus model
@@jacksoncooper12 haha, yes. That is correct. It's a bit of an inside joke my friends and I used to say. Like in Megaman, in the intro scenes, it would always say, "In the year 20XX" Or in the year twenty Xty X
Companies need to slap better dpads on their handheld PCs, having a poor one is a disgrace, and an indicator that you aren't a good gaming brand. Also, isn't the thumbstick here also good for N64 and Dreamcast games too?
@@kaibigan_28 have you seen a clmshell design with analog stick? even on higher end models? i havent and it seems like it would have to be recessed into the body making it unfavorable
@@raulfrias8436 retroid pocket flip. Unfortunately they stopped producing this due to some issue. I was hoping that some of the handheld market would release a clamshell or a psp go design. Maybe they can recreate the Xperia play and use a touch pad to mimic the analog stick.
You really do deserve more subs. It's unfortunate. Maybe you should inform people they need to grab a snack and a drink first? I guess it's all about how you start or developing a shtick. /s
I've been long calling Anbernic's XX series "Xty X" or "Xdee X"
This is a bit of an inside joke that originates from Megaman games. In the intro segments, Megaman games always start with, "In the Year 20XX" and my friends and I would always straight pronounce it like, "In the year Twenty Ecksty Ecks."
Hope that makes a bit more sense now :D
doesn't make any sense, bad
@@bankbank it makes sense, you're bad
@@bankbankin the same sense that 20 is “twenty” or 70 is “seventy”, XX is “Xty”
I will forever read those Mega Man intros as Twenty Ecksty Ecks now. Thanks for that. 😅
This really is a solid looking and feeling device,a true vertical handheld here,I have the blue and it's awesome but the white is Ice 🥶 I love it. Thaks for an awesome video🔥🔥
And they will never use this DPad again
Why
Why not?
Because anbernic adds weakness to every single of their handhelds.@@PolymerJones
@@PolymerJonestheir RG Cube is a perfect example.
Yea it makes no sense.
Retroid made a awesome vita style dpad and stick with it, why anbernic can't stick with the same good dpad?
A great upgrade from the RG351V! Sweet! Thanks for the d-pad info!
@@KyleRuggles it’s also MUCH smaller than a 351v. It’s sized like a 353v, which was WAY more compact than the 351v.
that is the point, RG40XX V purpose is for replace the RG351V, not competing with under 50$ handhelds
@@piercewiederecht5135 What are you talking about? the 40XXV has the exact same size as the 351V.
@@TarikA oh god is it huge like that? Don’t guess I’ll be ordering it then.
@@piercewiederecht5135 Apart from the screen and dpad its the main reason to buy it.
I was tempted to grab that one, you gave me clarity. (As I turn to about 3 other vertical Anbernic devices), thanks Phawx, awesome video as always!
This is the perfect handheld for me.
A lovely concise but very informative review!
That thumb nail video transition was smooth
I relly love the look of this. It seems like an ideal system for pixel retro systems all the way to to PS1/N64 and the dreamcast games its capable of playing. And all on a lovely big screen.
Gonna wait a month or so for the inevitable minor price drops then pick one up. Looks slick in white.
Good god Cary, you're the only handheld reviewer now that I can watch
I appreciate that!
You're not sugar coating stuff, and you really know what you're talking about, most of the time I don't understand when you talk about min-maxxing performance gains, but you have shown proof and I believe you.
You are very thorough with temps, TDPs and Processor performances and even chart them.
Your DPad tests are accurate, I have many devices you reviewed and I agree with you on ALL (not only most) of them.
I don't mean to disregard the other handheld reviewers, each of them have their own strengths as well, but when I want to have an educated in-depth review I take your word more strongly.
It's a joy to have a very educated person explaining what they know best.
Finally someone that can properly show off Street Fighter moves
Love the form factor here. Ordered the white variant this morning. My RG35XX has veen my EDC for awhile now and no complaints.
The best D pad for fighting games its the one from Anbernic RG Arc S-D, it's perfect.
This has got to be the best-looking device that anbernic has put out.
In your point of view - What is the best Dpad between RG35XXP & RG40XXV ?
I like the addition of rgb, and really love their fidelity to the Gameboy design.
If I bought it I’d be tempted to blank off the analog stick, I have a 405v and a 35xx+ but like the idea of the screen size and also the instant load times from the Linux OS
Thanks for mentioning that the stick can be used for DS games. No other video I've watched has mentioned that. How is this for DS emulation? I'm interested in playing Resident Evil Deadly Silence on it.
If there's going to be extra lights at all then I want backlit buttons, not some pointless flashing rainbow circle
I ordered the white version, cant wait to try this thing out
Beware, I dropped mine, a very short drop about 1.5 feet, and the screen is totally messed up now. I opened it up and re-seated the screen but it didn't fix it.
All I want to play is DC MVC2 and PS Wipeout 2097/XL, y'all think this is the best of the RG40 XX line for this as its very D-pad centric?
I'd prefer the SP tbh, but this D-pad
I want a 1-stick handheld... but the criticism is from a few sources now that this Analog isn't great.
Looks cool. Is it the same power and chip set as the rg35xxsp? I want one of those
Just purchased one thanks
Kinda wonder if the power is the reason for one stick? Until it has the same body, more power and two sticks. 😅
rg35xxplus or rg40xxv or rg35xx sp .which is more comfort when playing game for hours ?
You are right, the niche of this consoles is to be RG351V sucessor
How does the dpad compare to the rg406v?
should i upgrade my rg351v with rg40xx for better performance?
Why woud they put a second analogue stick on a system that barely uses 1?
What's the game at 8:32?
If you want to play Dreamcat or PSP, the analog stick helps a lot
does it still have a hdmi out ?
I just ordered an RG35XX Plus and didn't know this one existed damn
Just did the saaaaame thing.
@@PvrpleHayz I received my 35xx plus yesterday and it's pretty awesome. I still think the 40xx has a better size though but by now Im happy with the 35xx plus. Maybe I'll get a 40xx if I find it cheap in a deal or something, just not sure if I'd go for the V or the H this time. The 40XXV has the same battery than the 35XX Plus though so since the screen is bigger battery life is gonna be worse on the 40XXV. Maybe I'll get for Anbernic to release a 40XXV Plus model
If this had a 2nd analog stick I'd go with this
RG-Arc dpad vs this?
Oh man. This is a good question. I'm going to go with this dpad.
Can it play easy ps1?
Dude get your ass over onto the NerdNest podcast it sucks without you.
I still miss Aish on the Retro Handhelds Podcast.
Is it my imagination or is Carey calling the “xx” models “xtx” models?
same, but I hear xdx
@@jacksoncooper12 me too. I just assumed “xtx” because of AMD GPUs using that moniker but it definitely sounded like “xdx”
@@jacksoncooper12 haha, yes. That is correct. It's a bit of an inside joke my friends and I used to say. Like in Megaman, in the intro scenes, it would always say, "In the year 20XX" Or in the year twenty Xty X
2:22 what game is that?
Metal slug
This is the first time I've seen a guy who didn't know what a metal slug is, my life is complete now
Companies need to slap better dpads on their handheld PCs, having a poor one is a disgrace, and an indicator that you aren't a good gaming brand. Also, isn't the thumbstick here also good for N64 and Dreamcast games too?
I have refused to move on from my original Miyoo Mini because of the d-pad.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm
The lack of second stick makes this a pass for me.
Even if this chip set stops at PSP, DC and N64? You're missing out on maybe Smash TV and Ape Escape.
2nd stick is choice for playing RPGs one handed though. It's the best feature on verticals
You're saying the model number wrong.
Rubbish
Does it have jackie Chan stunt master game
No clamshell or psp go design yet
RG35XXSP is A clamshell
@@Sebbz but the is no analog stick to play n64 ps1 and psp.
@@kaibigan_28 have you seen a clmshell design with analog stick? even on higher end models? i havent and it seems like it would have to be recessed into the body making it unfavorable
@@raulfrias8436 retroid pocket flip. Unfortunately they stopped producing this due to some issue. I was hoping that some of the handheld market would release a clamshell or a psp go design. Maybe they can recreate the Xperia play and use a touch pad to mimic the analog stick.
Should have left out the stick
Put bazzite on it 😂
You really do deserve more subs. It's unfortunate. Maybe you should inform people they need to grab a snack and a drink first? I guess it's all about how you start or developing a shtick. /s
Just more open promotion of piracy loaded devices.
Hell Yeah!
Every bit helps
Haha glad you are offended!
@@srvuk and thats a good thing
Would it work without a battery 🔋 I mean a USB charger
First
Congratulations!!!! 🎉