I love this channel for getting an accurate no nonsense review of the product. But weirdly i also find ETA Prime's voice very relaxing. No sudden boom and spikes in the video. And some video games nostalgic sounds that play in background are so good. It is my perfect ASMR.
That's a beautiful looking 3.5 inch handheld console! I especially love the slim frame on this one. I think the RG353M will sell like hotcakes. If Anbernic made a console just like this with it's display the same size as the display of their Win600 with the shiny silver ANBERNIC logo added to the base of the display, I'd been all over this console (RG553M?). I'm only skipping this one because I already have three awesome 3.5 inch handhelds from Anbernic and two 3 inch RG300Xs. Then I have the Miyoo Mini, Original PocketGo and Powkiddy A66 so I have plenty of micro to mini handhelds. I'm waiting for the Anbernic RG505 at this point. Also, maybe the G Cloud. Looking for larger displays at this point.
I'm on a different boat I've been waiting for a device like this since I got the 351v. I like the vertical style but horizontal is just incredibly more comfortable all around when playing stuff like snes gba ps1 etc so I'm buying it no doubt
@@LumbyMcGumby I'd say you are getting a great deal for what you are purchasing! The main reason I'm not getting one is because I already have the RG353P, which has the chip and stock firmware as the RG353M. Not only that, I also have both editions of the RG353P. The cold gray and the transparent black edition.
The build looks SUPER nice. The hall sticks are a BIG selling point in a handheld given the potential longevity. I wish we were up to GameCube, but given the build quality and the potential for streaming, this may be plenty good as a daily driver.
AFAIK you don't need to remove the card to change to the internal OS and I think you can hold down the [F] Function button on the top as you power on the system. Looks like a good solid device filling the ultra portable niche.
With all these chinese handhelds implementing hall sensor joysticks you'd think the big console manufacturers could use them in their controllers. Unless they're going for planned obsolescence like every other tech company.
The Metal version looks cool, but i wish they kept the Snes controller layout? to be honest, it was what picked my attention! Thanks for the awesome video, ETA! it's really well done as always!
Hard to get excited for this one with its upgrades with the news of the RP3+, that new chip and price point has me holding off on the last batch of this gen.
Its funny hearing something like this described as "small". I love the build quality of Ambernic, I just wish they'd build something the size of the Powkiddy A66 and/or Gameboy Micro,...actual small horizontal handhelds.
I'm really liking the design and size of the device, something easy to carry around. If it's not too much of a hassle, I would really like to see how Virtual On Oratorio Tangram for the Dreamcast and Armored Core 3 for PSP run on this little device. Thanks for the review as well.
Although I love these devices and the form factor. I have way too many of these now, just got the AYN Odin and it's a dream it's exactly what I've been hoping for. Being able to run and play ps2 and gamecube while at work on a boring weekend is a dream! - Happy Gaming all!!!!
ETA Prime: I've been loving x device for the past few months Me: ETA with how many quality videos that you make how do you even have personal time to enjoy a product more than once??
Not criticizing Anbernic at all for this RG353M I think it's needed and neccessary. All I'm saying is that I want to also see more 5-7 inch dual boot handhelds from Anbernic as well. The RG505 is a start. I had the RG503 but didn't like the cheap feeling plastic shell of that one, I like the shell look of the RG505 better. I don't know what kind of hard plastic was used on the Cold Gray RG353P, I prefer it over the metal shell. That's just a personal preference, I realize many other people prefer the metal over the hard plastic and vice versa. So, I get it.
Honestly i want a video where ETA talks about his life a little like what got him into UA-cam and why he focused on mainly emulation. I’m super curious cause i watch almost every video he makes and he never goes off beat of reviewing tech so I’m curious as to maybe what his favorite is tech is idc about names or anything just how he thinks a little cause i love this channel.
They almost perfected the 351MP. RK3566 might not be still enough. They could put Mali G52 with at least 4x EE, instead of just 2x EE. Now with Bluetooth and Wifi, much better. 2GB helps for Android Distros. HDMI output is nice addition too. I love this 3.5" square format. As in the future, almost all retro hand helds will be wide screen, this seems one nice for the collection, for 16bit and older systems.
Just me, but I like the filters on GBA games. Many of them have the native colors too (saturated? bright?) trying to compensate for the non-backlit og gba screen.
Looks great but I prefer the stacked shoulder buttons like what's on the RG353P. Yes, it's a little thicker but I like it. And with Retroid Pocket 3+ right around the corner, I'd rather get more bang for my buck.
Ugh. Can they PLEASE just make something in this exact form factor but in plastic to cut cost and weight, with a little more power? I want to run flawless Saturn, Dreamcast and GameCube in this form factor with an Anbernuc device, but I don't want it to cost as much as a Switch OLED.
I think the performance is unacceptable for this price range. Like you said, nearly any smartphone from the past 5 years can do up to Dreamcast. This should at least be running PSP w/out lag. Wake me up when we get a unit that can do Gamecube/Xbox/PS2.
Looks like an awesome device, just not enough to upgrade from my 351P, especially with the RP3+ being comparably priced. The 351 is almost TOO good, in that it takes a lot to make me want to change. I love Pip (yea....i named it), i couldnt just bring home a slightly better device and throw him in a drawer. Mitch (thats my 350M) was heartbroken after being replaced, and Pip's not made of metal, i dont think he could take it. ...might be time for me to get out more.
@@zohaibhassan4011 A 351 has a Linux OS, and I wouldn't recommend it if you're wanting to play DC. My 351 plays roughly half of the DC library (and pretty damn well I must say). For the entire DC library though? No, I can't say 351 is made for that. It also plays PSP games (a few PSP titles like God of War don't play smooth though), but since u own a PSP I doubt that's much use to you. 351 is primarily for retro gaming at the end of the day. My fave games are from the 16/32 bit era, so the 351 is exactly what I needed. For anything above Dreamcast I use my V60 with a razr controller, which handles up to PS2 but I'll never fully get use to the screen. I still find myself playing my 351P more than anything.
@@zohaibhassan4011 Yea the 350 is gonna max out around the PS1 level. One console it does very well is Sega CD, it can be a headache getting the audio MP3s to sync up with most devices, but my 350M is still my preferred device for Sega CD games. If you're looking for an upgraded 350 I say the 351 (P or M but I say the P is slightly better value overall) is the best handheld on the market. I paid $75 for mine used on Ebay almost 2 years ago, I'm sure you can find it even cheaper now. My theory is that people tend to take care of these things so buying used is a good option. Anyone specifically shopping for a 351 is someone who will treat it with care. After 2 years mine has never had even a minor issue. Last and not least is the community. 351 is old but the online community is going strong. OS upgrades and various forums dedicated to squeezing every ounce of entertainment out of the device. They give it that much longer staying relevant and supported. I just love the thing honestly lol.
@@zohaibhassan4011 Oh obviously the Retroid pocket is a good option. I got the RP2, unfortunately I underestimated how much the start up time would bother me. The 351 starts up in like 6 seconds, and the Retroid takes 20+ seconds. I laughed when people complained about that, but side by side makes that 20 seconds feel like eternity. I never played it, cause it was always WAY easier to just pick up my 351 and go.
Wish these companies would take a cue from the past and make an 8-directional D-pad like the Saturn had (STILL by far the best D-pad ever made imho; it's much more comfortable to actually press ON something for diagonals rather than between the directions on the pad) and combine that with stacked triggers/shoulder buttons (make them smaller if worried about keeping the profile small; or don't bother and give it some handles for grip as well). Would also be cool to see someone look at the Saturn 3D-controller and that style of thumbstick (I remember it as good but maybe it has too little wiggle room idk?). Nice upgrade on the sticks here though it sounds like and the inner shoulderbuttons sticking up more, in lieu of stacked buttons, is a good design choice. This looks great though all things said; didn't know about it had just heard that the 353V was out. Not for me rn, playing retro I'm still very happy with the 351P in this form factor, I'm holding off for a bigger upgrade that can hopefully play SAT, GC and PS2 well.
With devices like this that have HDMI out, how good is that? Can the device upscale well enough to make it worthwhile? I like the idea of the flexibility of a portable that can also be used at home, like a Switch with 1000s of ROMs
I've done it on my retroid pocket 2+ and it looks good on a 70 inch TV upscaled 2x but yes a more powerful device would be better. Definitely playable in my opinion for up to snes. N64 looks terrible blown up from these.
Will you be doing an overview guide of all the recent handhelds? Like I am curious what ones are great for docking, great for throwing in your pocket, and great for performance (like going from retro games up to PSP as one benchmark and the other going up to GameCube/Wii/PS2 as the other benchmark). And like I am imagining if it is possible to keep things below the Switch lite price point (definitely below the Steam Deck as that is intended for different purpose)?
As someone who is planning to buy one of these I really wish the review has an actual measurement of the whole unit not just "this thing is small and it fits in your pocket" just put some ruler on that thing, I what to know if this thing will meet my pocket emulation needs. interesting video though.
I want to buy but I don’t get it On the site of anbernic it proposes several versions It says 16 + 64 etc etc It corresponds to a micro SD card and the bigger it is the more games there are on it, right? And is it worth it in your opinion?
I’m to looking to buy one of these 2 questions. I know you said nothing pass PS but can you do PS1? And my second question dose it come with these games out the box ready to play. If not how easy is it to put on for a nine computer guy like me. I’m mainly buying for Dreamcast but everything else is a plus
@@Lord_Hiram I don't know if it has games pre-installed; however, adding games to an Android powered device is trivially easy. ETA has a few tutorials on this channel that you'll find useful.
@@mattdavis9601 awesome man thanks a lot I’ve been doing lots of research and I’m definitely pulling the trigger on this. I was gonna go for a steam deck but I’ll probably get one later on down the line
Great video, thank you. I have two questions: does it emulate home computers like C64, Amiga and Spectrum out of the box, without installing other emulators? And is it easy to sideload Android games on the system?
C64 is fine. Amiga so far for me has had some minor issues when forcing cycle exact emulation, but otherwise is OK too. I imagine the Speccy would be no trouble for this device.
I’m pretty technologically illiterate but really want one of these…but was wondering are all the games preinstalled or do you have to do it yourself? Thanks for any info!
As someone brand new to the emulator world and zero experience. I’m curious, is this plug and play out of the box? I apologize if this was noted in the video.
I saw this being sold by anbernic on aliexpress, with 4000 games. But another seller is selling this with 40000 games, is this realistic or should I stick to buying from anbernic?
Yeah, it's becoming an ever more important feature for me these days. After playing with 3DS and DS portables for many years I've grown accustomed to pick up and play straight away from sleep mode. I think these portables should make sleep mode more of a priority.
Nice looking machine. I'm interested in finding something similar but aimed primarily at DS / 3DS emulation. Do you know of any dual screen machines that would be worth while
@@dorbei Thanks. This is the only time someone has answered this. And nobody ever mentions anything about that in any video. I had to ask since I live in a very hot and humid place. Cheers! P.S. I think it safe now to assume all metal handhelds are inmune to rust...
I like how they removed the giant anbernic logo and made the bezels smaller. I don't understand the hall sticks, for what, psx? Hold the hALL sENsOR sticks and sell it to me at $100.
@ETA PRIME can you review this device on android? Maybe running play store apps, I’m curious if it could work as a regular android handheld as well due to its small form factor
Are there emulators for the real old consoles? Can I add emulation for the 2600, the Coleco, Intellivision, Wonderswan, etc.? I still search for a handheld for the games from my youth :)
I use to like the small screen handhelds until the switch came out. Then I got the steam deck and now all I think about is how did I game on those small screen devices. It’s kind of like going from an iPhone 3 to a 14 max pro and then going back to the iPhone 3. It’s just too small. It was great before I knew of the bigger screen. There is just no going back.
Theres just no reason for me to justify the RK3566 systems when the RP2+ exists for cheaper. I bought an RG503, but at least its 16:9 and has a pretty oled screen.
@ ETA PRIME: Will this handheld run Xenogears (PS1) at full speed? I have a Retroid Pocket 2 and haven't been able to get it to run that game at full speed. Would be interested in this if it could handle it.
Have you got your hands on a Fold 4 yet? I finally went back to an android phone and this thing plays just about anything emulation and actual android games
Had a 351p and the screen just felt cheap and would change colors with light pressure. Had the thing in my pocket and the screen just stopped working after a couple months. I loved the form factor and controls but the screen quality was garbage.
my Anbernic RG353M will not turn on, i plug it into pc and get a sound of device recognition, but no hard drive pop up notifications, ive reseated the battery, no luck there, battery was well charged just before this issue, any tips from you or the community ?
They don’t have to. That form factor is best for handheld emulation like Game Gear, Gameboy and Lynx. Screen is too small for some Playstation games. Especially ones with heavy text. I love my one, but I don’t see what they could do to improve it. The screen is already pretty upper limit for such low resolution games.
@@sloppynyuszi Why would I want to play Playstation games on something this small? I don't care about that, I just want something that can stand in for my GB Micro that isn't crap. the RG300X doesn't cut it. SNES would be a nice plus, but not needed.
I agree with you! That's one of the reasons my RG353P has replaced my RG351MP. There are others who prefer the metal case editions, it's great for those gamers. So, I'm happy for them.
@@MichaelNakamura Yes, that would be nice. I have the dual boot RG353P. I never use the Android end nor the touchscreen, I always use the Linux end and physical controls.
Eta Prime is honestly the best tech channel, no nonsense, focusing on the product itself.
Great channel, but can't beat Retro Game Corps.
Y'all stop, just say that he is a great retro/ tech channel because that's a solid fact.
I refuse to chose. They all go hard with the tech.
id say that Taki and ETA Prime go together hand in hand. No competition there.
@@wordsmith451 they all have their own ways of doing it
I own so many devices that can play old consoles and handhelds especially but I'm still fascinated by these devices
Emulation=ETA PRIME, I am watching his videos for last two years and he always gives his best. Love you bro
Refreshing to see AnBeRnIc reviews that aren't biased. Thank you.
I love this channel for getting an accurate no nonsense review of the product. But weirdly i also find ETA Prime's voice very relaxing. No sudden boom and spikes in the video. And some video games nostalgic sounds that play in background are so good. It is my perfect ASMR.
That's a beautiful looking 3.5 inch handheld console! I especially love the slim frame on this one. I think the RG353M will sell like hotcakes. If Anbernic made a console just like this with it's display the same size as the display of their Win600 with the shiny silver ANBERNIC logo added to the base of the display, I'd been all over this console (RG553M?). I'm only skipping this one because I already have three awesome 3.5 inch handhelds from Anbernic and two 3 inch RG300Xs. Then I have the Miyoo Mini, Original PocketGo and Powkiddy A66 so I have plenty of micro to mini handhelds. I'm waiting for the Anbernic RG505 at this point. Also, maybe the G Cloud. Looking for larger displays at this point.
I'm on a different boat I've been waiting for a device like this since I got the 351v. I like the vertical style but horizontal is just incredibly more comfortable all around when playing stuff like snes gba ps1 etc so I'm buying it no doubt
@@LumbyMcGumby I'd say you are getting a great deal for what you are purchasing! The main reason I'm not getting one is because I already have the RG353P, which has the chip and stock firmware as the RG353M. Not only that, I also have both editions of the RG353P. The cold gray and the transparent black edition.
The build looks SUPER nice. The hall sticks are a BIG selling point in a handheld given the potential longevity. I wish we were up to GameCube, but given the build quality and the potential for streaming, this may be plenty good as a daily driver.
I am TRUELY excited for the day we see something like the SD845 SoC or equivalent power in THIS form factor.
Lol. 353 cant even play full dreamcast. PASS.
@@greenprotag agreed. That would be an instabuy. This is kind of pointless since it cant even play full dreamcast.
@@ryecatcher25 Who cares? Dreamcast has a terrible library barely worth playing today.
@@Will-xk4nm lol. If you dont like dreamcast thats fine. But a lot of people absolutely love the dreamcast and its catalog.
AFAIK you don't need to remove the card to change to the internal OS and I think you can hold down the [F] Function button on the top as you power on the system.
Looks like a good solid device filling the ultra portable niche.
With all these chinese handhelds implementing hall sensor joysticks you'd think the big console manufacturers could use them in their controllers. Unless they're going for planned obsolescence like every other tech company.
The Metal version looks cool, but i wish they kept the Snes controller layout? to be honest, it was what picked my attention! Thanks for the awesome video, ETA! it's really well done as always!
Did you get the RG353P?
Hard to get excited for this one with its upgrades with the news of the RP3+, that new chip and price point has me holding off on the last batch of this gen.
Rp3+ is instabuy
Can it play PS2 and Wii?
@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 Based on the chip more than likely.
@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 if the rp3+ can run f zero gx, MASTERPIECE!!
@@ZackMorris1 I sure hope so
Its funny hearing something like this described as "small". I love the build quality of Ambernic, I just wish they'd build something the size of the Powkiddy A66 and/or Gameboy Micro,...actual small horizontal handhelds.
I'm really liking the design and size of the device, something easy to carry around. If it's not too much of a hassle, I would really like to see how Virtual On Oratorio Tangram for the Dreamcast and Armored Core 3 for PSP run on this little device. Thanks for the review as well.
Its about time … I was gettng worried,Ambernic hasnt released one in 13 days.
Great video! Just ordered mine from Anbernic and awaiting shipping. Can't wait to play some old school games that I grew up with!
Although I love these devices and the form factor. I have way too many of these now, just got the AYN Odin and it's a dream it's exactly what I've been hoping for. Being able to run and play ps2 and gamecube while at work on a boring weekend is a dream! - Happy Gaming all!!!!
did you get it on the Ayn site or Indie Gogo? and what model? I want the Lite but it's sold out
Excellent video...as always. I'm a huge fan of the Ambernic handhelds. I have a RG351P and love it. They definitely have a solid and quality feel.
yo man been digging some of your translations for SNES stuff I have long lusted after playing. Thanks so much.
Nice that they included a dedicated button on the top to pay respects.
This is the first handheld that I've been interested in.
ETA Prime: I've been loving x device for the past few months
Me: ETA with how many quality videos that you make how do you even have personal time to enjoy a product more than once??
Not criticizing Anbernic at all for this RG353M I think it's needed and neccessary. All I'm saying is that I want to also see more 5-7 inch dual boot handhelds from Anbernic as well. The RG505 is a start. I had the RG503 but didn't like the cheap feeling plastic shell of that one, I like the shell look of the RG505 better.
I don't know what kind of hard plastic was used on the Cold Gray RG353P, I prefer it over the metal shell. That's just a personal preference, I realize many other people prefer the metal over the hard plastic and vice versa. So, I get it.
Honestly i want a video where ETA talks about his life a little like what got him into UA-cam and why he focused on mainly emulation. I’m super curious cause i watch almost every video he makes and he never goes off beat of reviewing tech so I’m curious as to maybe what his favorite is tech is idc about names or anything just how he thinks a little cause i love this channel.
great performance form this chip can't wait to see what the 3588 will bring once devices with the new chip roll out
i like the return to this form factor. have the 350p and it's just a good shape.
If you don't have an Anbernic at all I'd say go for this one!
the device is really expensive tho,
I'd recommend getting the RG35XX H right now and getting some firmware on it.
I really hope we get ip68 handheld in the future
I will have my device in the next couple of days, to get Retro Arena going.
I really want to see someone make a handheld with the controls on top. This will make L and R buttons easier to hit with less stretch on the fingers.
They almost perfected the 351MP. RK3566 might not be still enough. They could put Mali G52 with at least 4x EE, instead of just 2x EE. Now with Bluetooth and Wifi, much better. 2GB helps for Android Distros. HDMI output is nice addition too. I love this 3.5" square format. As in the future, almost all retro hand helds will be wide screen, this seems one nice for the collection, for 16bit and older systems.
Hey what I thought I was already subscribed?!??! That's funky... anyway subbed again.
I can never look at these junks since Ayaneo 2 caught my eyes, even Ayaneo Air Pro was nice enough to have a decent emulation machine
Great so a 2016 smartphone in a nice form factor.
Just me, but I like the filters on GBA games. Many of them have the native colors too (saturated? bright?) trying to compensate for the non-backlit og gba screen.
Looks great but I prefer the stacked shoulder buttons like what's on the RG353P. Yes, it's a little thicker but I like it. And with Retroid Pocket 3+ right around the corner, I'd rather get more bang for my buck.
Thanks for this video bro, youre the man
Which would you rather have, this device or Miyoo Mini?
Build quality itself looks great. Wouldn't emulate DS on this, the screen is way too small. The device is held back a lot by that RK3566 chip
DS screen size 3-inch, this is 3.5. So perfectly fine for games using only 1 screen at a time.
Ugh. Can they PLEASE just make something in this exact form factor but in plastic to cut cost and weight, with a little more power? I want to run flawless Saturn, Dreamcast and GameCube in this form factor with an Anbernuc device, but I don't want it to cost as much as a Switch OLED.
I think the performance is unacceptable for this price range. Like you said, nearly any smartphone from the past 5 years can do up to Dreamcast. This should at least be running PSP w/out lag. Wake me up when we get a unit that can do Gamecube/Xbox/PS2.
Can't get over how uncomfortable it looks to push that right trigger button, ouch
Looks like an awesome device, just not enough to upgrade from my 351P, especially with the RP3+ being comparably priced. The 351 is almost TOO good, in that it takes a lot to make me want to change. I love Pip (yea....i named it), i couldnt just bring home a slightly better device and throw him in a drawer. Mitch (thats my 350M) was heartbroken after being replaced, and Pip's not made of metal, i dont think he could take it.
...might be time for me to get out more.
Is it a good upgrade from rg350m ? I have psp, Ds, vita etc. Is it worth getting for android or Dreamcast
@@zohaibhassan4011 A 351 has a Linux OS, and I wouldn't recommend it if you're wanting to play DC. My 351 plays roughly half of the DC library (and pretty damn well I must say). For the entire DC library though? No, I can't say 351 is made for that. It also plays PSP games (a few PSP titles like God of War don't play smooth though), but since u own a PSP I doubt that's much use to you.
351 is primarily for retro gaming at the end of the day. My fave games are from the 16/32 bit era, so the 351 is exactly what I needed. For anything above Dreamcast I use my V60 with a razr controller, which handles up to PS2 but I'll never fully get use to the screen. I still find myself playing my 351P more than anything.
@@OzymandiasWasRight thank you! Your reply is very helpful. You are right about playing only retro gaming. My 350m plays up to PS1 very well.
@@zohaibhassan4011 Yea the 350 is gonna max out around the PS1 level. One console it does very well is Sega CD, it can be a headache getting the audio MP3s to sync up with most devices, but my 350M is still my preferred device for Sega CD games.
If you're looking for an upgraded 350 I say the 351 (P or M but I say the P is slightly better value overall) is the best handheld on the market. I paid $75 for mine used on Ebay almost 2 years ago, I'm sure you can find it even cheaper now. My theory is that people tend to take care of these things so buying used is a good option. Anyone specifically shopping for a 351 is someone who will treat it with care. After 2 years mine has never had even a minor issue.
Last and not least is the community. 351 is old but the online community is going strong. OS upgrades and various forums dedicated to squeezing every ounce of entertainment out of the device. They give it that much longer staying relevant and supported.
I just love the thing honestly lol.
@@zohaibhassan4011 Oh obviously the Retroid pocket is a good option. I got the RP2, unfortunately I underestimated how much the start up time would bother me. The 351 starts up in like 6 seconds, and the Retroid takes 20+ seconds. I laughed when people complained about that, but side by side makes that 20 seconds feel like eternity. I never played it, cause it was always WAY easier to just pick up my 351 and go.
Wish these companies would take a cue from the past and make an 8-directional D-pad like the Saturn had (STILL by far the best D-pad ever made imho; it's much more comfortable to actually press ON something for diagonals rather than between the directions on the pad) and combine that with stacked triggers/shoulder buttons (make them smaller if worried about keeping the profile small; or don't bother and give it some handles for grip as well). Would also be cool to see someone look at the Saturn 3D-controller and that style of thumbstick (I remember it as good but maybe it has too little wiggle room idk?). Nice upgrade on the sticks here though it sounds like and the inner shoulderbuttons sticking up more, in lieu of stacked buttons, is a good design choice.
This looks great though all things said; didn't know about it had just heard that the 353V was out. Not for me rn, playing retro I'm still very happy with the 351P in this form factor, I'm holding off for a bigger upgrade that can hopefully play SAT, GC and PS2 well.
Twin joys should be on the top!
With devices like this that have HDMI out, how good is that? Can the device upscale well enough to make it worthwhile? I like the idea of the flexibility of a portable that can also be used at home, like a Switch with 1000s of ROMs
I've done it on my retroid pocket 2+ and it looks good on a 70 inch TV upscaled 2x but yes a more powerful device would be better. Definitely playable in my opinion for up to snes. N64 looks terrible blown up from these.
Will you be doing an overview guide of all the recent handhelds? Like I am curious what ones are great for docking, great for throwing in your pocket, and great for performance (like going from retro games up to PSP as one benchmark and the other going up to GameCube/Wii/PS2 as the other benchmark). And like I am imagining if it is possible to keep things below the Switch lite price point (definitely below the Steam Deck as that is intended for different purpose)?
Cool I am happy with my RG351P though.
What would be your top 5 handhelds for Christmas???
I'd love to know if MAME or something similar will allow Robotron on thissystem, using the two sticks!
Turns out Retroarch does!
I'm a big fan of retroarch and achievement.
Do this think can play all nintendo 64 with retroarch? :D
As someone who is planning to buy one of these I really wish the review has an actual measurement of the whole unit not just "this thing is small and it fits in your pocket" just put some ruler on that thing, I what to know if this thing will meet my pocket emulation needs. interesting video though.
finding that info ain't hard, anbernic's website has the dimensions of the devices listed
I want to buy but I don’t get it
On the site of anbernic it proposes several versions
It says 16 + 64 etc etc
It corresponds to a micro SD card and the bigger it is the more games there are on it, right?
And is it worth it in your opinion?
I’m to looking to buy one of these 2 questions. I know you said nothing pass PS but can you do PS1? And my second question dose it come with these games out the box ready to play. If not how easy is it to put on for a nine computer guy like me. I’m mainly buying for Dreamcast but everything else is a plus
PS = PS1.
@@mattdavis9601 yea I saw that at the end can you answer my other question please thanks
@@Lord_Hiram I don't know if it has games pre-installed; however, adding games to an Android powered device is trivially easy. ETA has a few tutorials on this channel that you'll find useful.
@@mattdavis9601 awesome man thanks a lot I’ve been doing lots of research and I’m definitely pulling the trigger on this. I was gonna go for a steam deck but I’ll probably get one later on down the line
Great video, thank you. I have two questions: does it emulate home computers like C64, Amiga and Spectrum out of the box, without installing other emulators?
And is it easy to sideload Android games on the system?
C64 is fine. Amiga so far for me has had some minor issues when forcing cycle exact emulation, but otherwise is OK too. I imagine the Speccy would be no trouble for this device.
@@CraigGrannell Thanks a lot!
I’m pretty technologically illiterate but really want one of these…but was wondering are all the games preinstalled or do you have to do it yourself? Thanks for any info!
both. it depends if you buy the card with preinstalled games or just the console itself.
Let me guess......another 3.5" anbernic device? 🤔
Will this get an OTA update with Google Play store? I am really hoping...
nice video. amazing mini machine
Finally they put black Griptapes on
The fact that the cover for the GBA is a character from a DS game annoys me more that it should
Would love this with a RK3588 instead
Something to note, it runs better using Jelos or arkos custom firmware
Went from the r350 to the retropocket 2+
Please do a video on the RP3+
As someone brand new to the emulator world and zero experience. I’m curious, is this plug and play out of the box? I apologize if this was noted in the video.
would be nice if they make a chipset snapdragon 870 for this kind of device.
Bro thanks for the $48 office
ETA PRIME gets all the cool stuff. Thanks for the nice share.
I saw this being sold by anbernic on aliexpress, with 4000 games. But another seller is selling this with 40000 games, is this realistic or should I stick to buying from anbernic?
The spiritual successor to the GP2X WIZ.
Can l play most indie beat-em ups on this hand handle. Like Fading Afternoon, Moonscars or Meifumado when released or do l need a stronger handle?
i think i like this one
Do these devices have a sleep mode?
Yeah, it's becoming an ever more important feature for me these days. After playing with 3DS and DS portables for many years I've grown accustomed to pick up and play straight away from sleep mode. I think these portables should make sleep mode more of a priority.
Ok, here is a REALLY silly question, but how is the Music Play back on these? I would like maybe get one of the as a BlueTooth player...
Nice looking machine. I'm interested in finding something similar but aimed primarily at DS / 3DS emulation. Do you know of any dual screen machines that would be worth while
Have you seen that dual screen thing with Steam Deck? Android tablet on top playing oot 3d.
Hey ETA Prime. These Anbernic devices are not saving game progress. Do you know why or have a fix for this?
Greetings. Two questions please. Are this metal consoles immune to rust? Do they get hot when you play them for a while?
The metal shell is eloxated aluminium. So yes, it is non-corrosive but also gets warm over time as metal is by nature very heat conductive.
@@dorbei Thanks. This is the only time someone has answered this. And nobody ever mentions anything about that in any video. I had to ask since I live in a very hot and humid place. Cheers! P.S. I think it safe now to assume all metal handhelds are inmune to rust...
I like how they removed the giant anbernic logo and made the bezels smaller. I don't understand the hall sticks, for what, psx? Hold the hALL sENsOR sticks and sell it to me at $100.
Hey ETA, big fan. Could you show us how to install games? Thanks
Have you ever checked out the Miyoo mini?
@ETA PRIME can you review this device on android? Maybe running play store apps, I’m curious if it could work as a regular android handheld as well due to its small form factor
Are there emulators for the real old consoles? Can I add emulation for the 2600, the Coleco, Intellivision, Wonderswan, etc.? I still search for a handheld for the games from my youth :)
I use to like the small screen handhelds until the switch came out. Then I got the steam deck and now all I think about is how did I game on those small screen devices.
It’s kind of like going from an iPhone 3 to a 14 max pro and then going back to the iPhone 3. It’s just too small. It was great before I knew of the bigger screen. There is just no going back.
Theres just no reason for me to justify the RK3566 systems when the RP2+ exists for cheaper. I bought an RG503, but at least its 16:9 and has a pretty oled screen.
What is the F button at the top for?
@ ETA PRIME: Will this handheld run Xenogears (PS1) at full speed? I have a Retroid Pocket 2 and haven't been able to get it to run that game at full speed. Would be interested in this if it could handle it.
How well does Skyline or Vita3k run on this device compared to RP3+ ?
Have you got your hands on a Fold 4 yet? I finally went back to an android phone and this thing plays just about anything emulation and actual android games
Had a 351p and the screen just felt cheap and would change colors with light pressure. Had the thing in my pocket and the screen just stopped working after a couple months. I loved the form factor and controls but the screen quality was garbage.
my Anbernic RG353M will not turn on, i plug it into pc and get a sound of device recognition, but no hard drive pop up notifications, ive reseated the battery, no luck there, battery was well charged just before this issue, any tips from you or the community ?
Okay, but imagine if they updated the RG280M. Now that would be something that actually fit in your pocket.
They don’t have to. That form factor is best for handheld emulation like Game Gear, Gameboy and Lynx. Screen is too small for some Playstation games. Especially ones with heavy text.
I love my one, but I don’t see what they could do to improve it. The screen is already pretty upper limit for such low resolution games.
@@sloppynyuszi I think psp could look pretty good as long as the resolution was high enough.
@@sloppynyuszi Why would I want to play Playstation games on something this small? I don't care about that, I just want something that can stand in for my GB Micro that isn't crap. the RG300X doesn't cut it. SNES would be a nice plus, but not needed.
@@derp195 Given the PSP Go had a 3.8 inch screen and that was just fine, I don't see why not.
I have the RG351MP and the metal case is COLD!!! I wouldn't recommend getting metal case - its really uncomfortable to hold against plastic.
I agree with you! That's one of the reasons my RG353P has replaced my RG351MP. There are others who prefer the metal case editions, it's great for those gamers. So, I'm happy for them.
Is retroachievements available for NDS?
Will this run MinecraftPE by any chance or should I go for the RG505? Thanks in advance!
Is this preloaded with games?
I would appreciate a RG353MS withou android and touchscreen
Don't you mean without Android and Touchscreen?
@@jonathonearl482 Yes!
@@MichaelNakamura Yes, that would be nice. I have the dual boot RG353P. I never use the Android end nor the touchscreen, I always use the Linux end and physical controls.
What type of controller do I use for wireless playing?
Trying to decide between 64g and 256g
Can it play mp3 and video as well? Like the digital mp4 player.. and can it use social media like Facebook?
Ooh 7 minutes ago. A fresh one.