There's links to all these handhelds in the video description, dear nerds! Also, in case you like what I'm doing here, help me grow this channel by *liking and subscribing*. The channel is small, and every little bit genuinely helps. You can also support me directly if you REALLY like what I do, there's links in the description for that as well. 🥰
Love your channel, buddy! Been subscribed for bout 3 months, love your commentary. May I ask, what camera are you using? I dig the tracking. Happy holidays!
I think it will, tbh. At this point, a lot of folks interested in handhelds already have handhelds, so the only option to make people keep getting new ones is raw, actual innovation. Maybe I'm an optimist, but I expect 2025 to be better (in terms of handhelds) than 2024. ❤️
Nice video Vlad! The RG35XXH and RG40XXH are amazing and great devices for the pricepoint. Love to play them but I have an Odin 2 Pro and this beast is everything I need. So much fun and good times with it. See you next year! Enjoy the days with your family and take care. ❤ :D
Vlad happy holidays, these are great choices. The RG35XXH is a special device to me. The pocketability, the buttons all just function well. I am enjoying the RGcubeXX, with MuOS and interchangeably swapping the Rom SD card so i can play in different form factors and aspect ratios. The CubeXX has probably the most quiet and accurate buttons, Dpad buttons out of the XX line. Seems it just gets better with each version. Hope you like the 34XX.
I bet between all those, that the tsp, the rp5mini, the cubexx, and the 40xxH have the least rattling. 🤔 I think your 40xxh pick is understandable. It's solid. I think my top linux handheld is still an older one. With Anbernics regression in Linux power and opting for 1gb ram on everything across the board linux wise, my fav device is still one of the best powerwise and that's my rg353M. 2gb ram isn't much in 2024 but you can feel the difference on these handhelds. Especially with PortMaster..that extra 1gb often helps
Great video! I agree about the rg35xx H being fantastic, and I'm getting the 40xx H for Christmas. One thing I disagree with is that I think the 28xx is a great option to take around in your pocket. I really like the design and the small buttons and dpad don't bother me.
I have 35xxH and Trimui Smart Pro. Love 35xx H for its portability and multi functionality (hdmi out / wifi 5 for moonlight and sticks!). The H also has the perfect size and shape to put in pocket imo. TSP on the other hand has the best screen period at the $50 price point (and often $40 during sales). TSP has become my dedicated portmaster / moonlight / PSP / 16:9 hack machine over the last few months!
There's definitely a lot of potential in the TSP! Still, the RG35XX H will always be special to me. You're 100% on point btw, it's literally the most pocketable horizontal Anbernic Linux handheld!
I love all of my devices, the TrimUI Smart Pro is just great with Crossmix. The Miyoo A30 is great with Spruce 3.0, my R36S is such a great device with ArkOS that I bought a second, only to find out that the second is a clone and really a K36, but still great now I have put the correct firmware on it. Lastly is the first console I bought which was a Boyhom M17, I have updated the firmware on it and it is still my go to handheld when cooking and waiting for my wife outside shops, it has been dropped many times without damage, I think its bomb proof ;) :) I am currently waiting for a black PowKiddy X55 to arrive, I love tinkering with all of these Linux devices which I bought from Aliexpress without any issues. Thank you for a great roundup, I totally enjoyed the off the cuff chat, thank you for sharing.
For now... I am rocking the 1) A-O2 Pro All Black Edition.... + 1TB Samsung Evo MicroSD-Card Loaded... TPU SOFT body protection + Original AYN hard shell case... Unpacked since Dec.3rd.2023 and the fun never end... 2) The Android Gaming Handheld Remixed feature RaZeR Edge Tablet only ( Ditched the Kishi V2 pro) 144hz 6.8" Amoled Screen ( The reason AYA-NEO POCKET EVO had to announce a Relaunch from 120hz top Screen jump to a 165Hz Screen) CpU Snapdragon G3X gen 1 / Verizon 5G Version / 8gb ram / 128gb internal storage + 512gb Samsung Evo MicroSD-Card + or Paired with GameSir X-4 Aileron Bluetooth Controller Or BsP D8 Bluetooth Controller (Sky Black or Star Space White Edition) + Pack All... N-Switch carrying case 11"x 6"x 3"... Happy Gaming EveryonE 🫠🙃🤣🧐🤓😎🤯
I see you comment everywhere and you're always singing the praises of the Razer Edge. There are so many reasons to like that device and so many reasons I want to avoid it. Can you explain why you like it from owning one? Have you ever experienced the SD card jitter issues when using?
@coryyoung1876 Sure... Same thing when everywhere ppl keep saying" Get A Steam Deck"... I could say sounds strange... But anyway... So RaZeR Edge is the only "Android Phablet at the moment with an actual cooling fan system and offers "Micro SD-card Slot to expand your storage...Unlike many Better Cpu Snapdragon running tablets don't offer it and called their products "Latest Gaming Tablet" 1) Red Magic and Lenovo legion Y700 2025... Wonder why ... However, RaZeR Edge is the only AMOLED Screen screen Android Gaming tablet... Unless one want to go with RETROID POCKET AYN ODIN 2 PORTAL AYA-NEO POCKET EVO .... I know RaZeR messed up on launch ..but now a day is cheaper and has an aggressive CPU/GPU... And you can add any UsB-C or Bluetooth controller + micro SD-card and enjoy your gaming... But the gaming is mostly about platforms... X86 WindowS or Linux... Or Android or iOS... Happy Gaming Everyone... 😎
@@gregorybolivar5712 I'm torn between the retroid pocket 5 and the razer Edge, but I worry about the SD card jittering which has been causing slow downs. The aspect ratio seems super strange as well
There's links to all these handhelds in the video description, dear nerds!
Also, in case you like what I'm doing here, help me grow this channel by *liking and subscribing*. The channel is small, and every little bit genuinely helps.
You can also support me directly if you REALLY like what I do, there's links in the description for that as well. 🥰
Love your channel, buddy! Been subscribed for bout 3 months, love your commentary. May I ask, what camera are you using? I dig the tracking.
Happy holidays!
I nominate VladNerd as best UA-cam retro reviewer of 2024. Happy I found this channel!
He's getting there! Pretty quick! I gotta say he's got one of the best commentaries out there!
Awwww, you guys. ❤️
You're genuinely the best, really.
34:24 a wish came true! thank you vlad and merry xmas !
Merry Xmas man! 🎁
May the handheld gods give you the best thing ever we all need: Free time to enjoy playtime. ❤️
Great list! I agree!
Happy Holidays, buddy!
Happy holidays Kyle!
Thanks a lot, btw. ❤️
Got the rg40xx h just a few weeks ago and am absolutely loving it, happy to know I picked the right one ;)
Imo, it's a dang tragedy the RG40XX H didn't receive way more love than it did. :(
I have about 15 retro handhelds and the rg35xxH is my favorite because of it portability and size muos did wonders .
L3 and R3 make great hotkeys!
This was a great year for handhelds. I can only hope 2025 is just as good
I think it will, tbh.
At this point, a lot of folks interested in handhelds already have handhelds, so the only option to make people keep getting new ones is raw, actual innovation.
Maybe I'm an optimist, but I expect 2025 to be better (in terms of handhelds) than 2024. ❤️
I agree with your top picks.. I'm also partial to rgb10max3 as another "forgotten" handheld
Nah, I will still watch your RP5 review even if its a year later.
I appreciate that so much ❤️
Nice video Vlad! The RG35XXH and RG40XXH are amazing and great devices for the pricepoint. Love to play them but I have an Odin 2 Pro and this beast is everything I need. So much fun and good times with it. See you next year! Enjoy the days with your family and take care. ❤ :D
Thanks a lot! Same to you! ❤️
Vlad happy holidays, these are great choices. The RG35XXH is a special device to me. The pocketability, the buttons all just function well. I am enjoying the RGcubeXX, with MuOS and interchangeably swapping the Rom SD card so i can play in different form factors and aspect ratios. The CubeXX has probably the most quiet and accurate buttons, Dpad buttons out of the XX line. Seems it just gets better with each version. Hope you like the 34XX.
Happy holidays, my guy! 🥰
And yeah, the buttons on the CubeXX feel really nice. I especially love how the triggers and bumpers feel on that thing
I bet between all those, that the tsp, the rp5mini, the cubexx, and the 40xxH have the least rattling. 🤔
I think your 40xxh pick is understandable. It's solid.
I think my top linux handheld is still an older one. With Anbernics regression in Linux power and opting for 1gb ram on everything across the board linux wise, my fav device is still one of the best powerwise and that's my rg353M. 2gb ram isn't much in 2024 but you can feel the difference on these handhelds. Especially with PortMaster..that extra 1gb often helps
Well, one extra gig is technically a 100% increase, so Portmaster fully takes advantage of that. Totally solid point, btw! 🥹
Great video. Are you planning a best vertical handhelds by any chance?
Yup, planning to release it before the end of the year. 🍻
Great video! I agree about the rg35xx H being fantastic, and I'm getting the 40xx H for Christmas. One thing I disagree with is that I think the 28xx is a great option to take around in your pocket. I really like the design and the small buttons and dpad don't bother me.
You're gonna love the RG40XX H!
I have 35xxH and Trimui Smart Pro. Love 35xx H for its portability and multi functionality (hdmi out / wifi 5 for moonlight and sticks!). The H also has the perfect size and shape to put in pocket imo.
TSP on the other hand has the best screen period at the $50 price point (and often $40 during sales). TSP has become my dedicated portmaster / moonlight / PSP / 16:9 hack machine over the last few months!
There's definitely a lot of potential in the TSP!
Still, the RG35XX H will always be special to me. You're 100% on point btw, it's literally the most pocketable horizontal Anbernic Linux handheld!
I love all of my devices, the TrimUI Smart Pro is just great with Crossmix. The Miyoo A30 is great with Spruce 3.0, my R36S is such a great device with ArkOS that I bought a second, only to find out that the second is a clone and really a K36, but still great now I have put the correct firmware on it. Lastly is the first console I bought which was a Boyhom M17, I have updated the firmware on it and it is still my go to handheld when cooking and waiting for my wife outside shops, it has been dropped many times without damage, I think its bomb proof ;) :)
I am currently waiting for a black PowKiddy X55 to arrive, I love tinkering with all of these Linux devices which I bought from Aliexpress without any issues.
Thank you for a great roundup, I totally enjoyed the off the cuff chat, thank you for sharing.
It was my pleasure. :)
What happened to the ODIN? I think it supersedes all of these devices.
Never owned one, I only covered devices that I have experience with. :)
RG406H is my favorite horizontal handheld. Been enjoying it since I got it 3 days ago. Have an unboxing video of it on my channel
How about vertical handheld?
Soon :)
Is there a year where are not one year older? I was 4 years older during 2020.
For now...
I am rocking the
1) A-O2 Pro All Black Edition.... + 1TB Samsung Evo MicroSD-Card Loaded... TPU SOFT body protection + Original AYN hard shell case...
Unpacked since Dec.3rd.2023 and the fun never end...
2) The Android Gaming Handheld Remixed feature
RaZeR Edge Tablet only ( Ditched the Kishi V2 pro)
144hz 6.8" Amoled Screen ( The reason AYA-NEO POCKET EVO had to announce a Relaunch from 120hz top Screen jump to a 165Hz Screen)
CpU Snapdragon G3X gen 1 / Verizon 5G Version / 8gb ram / 128gb internal storage + 512gb Samsung Evo MicroSD-Card
+ or Paired with
GameSir X-4 Aileron Bluetooth Controller
Or
BsP D8 Bluetooth Controller (Sky Black or Star Space White Edition)
+
Pack All... N-Switch carrying case 11"x 6"x 3"...
Happy Gaming EveryonE
🫠🙃🤣🧐🤓😎🤯
I see you comment everywhere and you're always singing the praises of the Razer Edge. There are so many reasons to like that device and so many reasons I want to avoid it. Can you explain why you like it from owning one? Have you ever experienced the SD card jitter issues when using?
@coryyoung1876 Sure...
Same thing when everywhere ppl keep saying" Get A Steam Deck"...
I could say sounds strange...
But anyway...
So RaZeR Edge is the only "Android Phablet at the moment with an actual cooling fan system and offers "Micro SD-card Slot to expand your storage...Unlike many Better Cpu Snapdragon running tablets don't offer it and called their products "Latest Gaming Tablet"
1) Red Magic and Lenovo legion Y700 2025...
Wonder why ...
However, RaZeR Edge is the only AMOLED Screen screen Android Gaming tablet...
Unless one want to go with
RETROID POCKET
AYN ODIN 2 PORTAL
AYA-NEO POCKET EVO ....
I know RaZeR messed up on launch ..but now a day is cheaper and has an aggressive CPU/GPU... And you can add any UsB-C or Bluetooth controller + micro SD-card and enjoy your gaming...
But the gaming is mostly about platforms...
X86 WindowS or Linux...
Or Android or iOS...
Happy Gaming Everyone...
😎
@@gregorybolivar5712 I'm torn between the retroid pocket 5 and the razer Edge, but I worry about the SD card jittering which has been causing slow downs. The aspect ratio seems super strange as well