Hey! Just wanted to mention here that I absolutely love and respect the work of the custom firmware development teams out there. Their desire to make these devices even better and their willingness to do so for free or with community donations is a real highlight of the scene as a whole. Where I start to bristle is when it becomes an expectation that they'll do that work to pick up the slack when a device launches in a rough state. And to be clear: I also respect the work of these manufactuers in a big way. The hardware they produce is fantastic and has brought me literally hundreds of hours of joy over the years, but I also think it's worth holding them to a higher standard to make sure the product is solid - on the software end as well - when asking people to purchase it.
I have a Miyoo Mini and 2x MM Plus BECAUSE of Onion OS. I keep going back to these. Without Onion I would be on my Anbernic RG whatever XX. So yeah, the custom firmware is SO important!
I’m definitely down for more handheld video reviews! I also really enjoy the more casual approach you’re taking (as with all of your videos). A retro handheld review being less in the weeds of technical analysis and focusing more on how well devices perform from practical, daily use perspective is nice. This was a great companion to my morning coffee!
Just to make you feel better, I've been into these handhelds since around 2020 as well, and it was coincidentally only last week that I read the "The battery may explode in the fire" line for the first time (on the XXSP) as well. Immediately showed my wife, and we both got a good chuckle.
Every reviewer I’ve watched has misunderstood what that warning means. All it’s saying is if your battery catches fire, it may explode. In other words, don’t put your handheld/battery in a fire. Every battery has this warning on it, hell even cans of compressed gas have it
@@RockYoMomsWorld I'm guessing English isn't your native language? To clarify, we all understand what they mean ("Don't burn the battery/expose it to heat)." It's funny in this context because the poor English phrases it like the fire is already a foregone conclusion if you use the wrong charger, made funnier because these devices are known for exploding when overcharged.
@@BlueMega English is my native language lol. This guy and a few others have either implied or straight up said that they interpreted that warning to mean the device may spontaneously combust when charging
@@RockYoMomsWorld This is borderline not worth engaging with, but you caught me when I'm bored at work so I'll give you a genuine breakdown: There have been posts all over reddit/social media about people getting spicy pillows from using an incorrect charger. It is a documented thing that happens. The back of the device says (word-for-word Engrish): "Only can use certified charger." Take all of this in context. You're acting like people are misreading the back of the device and that's where this is coming from lol. The device says don't do it. Social media shows people with exploded batteries after doing it. And then the next line is "The battery may explode in the fire," which makes it hilarious. That's what this reviewer and others are reacting to. Context. It matters.
This was very helpful as someone who is currently deciding between the XXSP and the flip right now as their first handheld. I think I’m just gonna get the brick ha ha
Me ha encantado tu review y coincido totalmente contigo. Debido a los fallos de software y a la posible bisagra defectuosa me esperaré a mediados de año para hacerme con ella. Ojalá para ese momento Miyoo ya halla lanzado una revisión que solucione todos los inconvenientes actuales. Saludos 👋🏻
thanks for this review! I have the 35xxsp and I really really like it with custom firmware, but it's mostly a UFO50 handheld for me - I wish it had an analog stick for the every extend extra games I want to play, and prefer how the flip looks. Hopefully custom firmware means I can pick one up in the future :)
You know you can toggle between dpad and analog right? Most cfw allows this feature also you can map the dpad in retroarch to the analog stick and play analog centric games but yea having it there is much better. I finished ocarina of time and majoras mask on my 35xxsp and didnt affect game play by toggling back and forth in my opinion.
Appreciate this video. I actually ordered a 35XXSP yesterday after my 35XX+ conked out. Definitely would welcome a Miyoo product in the future but would like a proper OS to flash day 1. Glad to see I was right in going with my gut!
It's so great you made this review cause this is the first non-nintendo handheld I've actually thought of purchasing. I'm a DS girlie, so I like the clamshell design and it needs to come in some cute colors (I have the rosegold ds, and the burgundy dsi xl), so the Miyoo Flip looked perfect for me. However, idk anything about hardware/software, so I need to buy a device that is easy to use. I'll see if in around 6 months someone comes up with a software solution that is easy for users like me. If so, I'll purchase it, cause I've never played non-nintendo games and I really wanna do that finally :). If you could do an update video about this one day, that'd be awesome! Thanks again.
I think it means that if you throw the device into a fire or burn it, the battery would explode. Not that it would spontaneously explode and catch fire.
You’re correct, every lithium ion battery has this warning (even cans of paint do lol) 😂 every review I’ve seen has misconstrued the wording of the warning
Great video, I love how you were able to communicate your thoughts clearly and naturally. Wish I could do the same, I always rely on reading my script so i just sound like a robot🤣
At this point, is the cycle of release then improvement via custom firmware a feature of these devices and not a bug? Your points about out-of-the-box problems are all well taken, but I would say that these devices are not locked down products like something from Nintendo, Sony, or Microsoft. The customizability is kind of a selling point. Agreed that it means retro handhelds are and are likely to remain a niche, but I don’t know if I want them to be so good and popular out of the box that they invite scrutiny.
this is a good point! personally i feel like it’s not unreasonable to have a “best of all worlds” situation with these devices. imagine how successful any of these companies would be if the out of the box experience was totally uncompromised and had great firmware, but was also customizable and allowed for CFW. i don’t think we’re that far off, honestly. even miyoo’s stock OS is pretty close to being solid from a user interface perspective, it’s the emulation tweaking that’s holding it back in a big way.
So you definitely do not have the market cornered on video reviewing handhelds, but I really value your opinion specifically! Knowing from ITA your stance on performance and your desire to be positive and judge by intention, I trust your voice to be honest and objective (no pressure!) I hope you do this again with other handhelds (or products in general) that interest you!
Yeah I was really holding out for the Miyoo Flip but after hearing about all the hinge issues on the handheld, I couldn't justify purchasing one and opted for a silver RG35XXSP instead. Should be arriving anyday now 😊
Be careful, the sp hinge is a lot worse than the flip. I’ve seen more broken sp hinges than I can count, the only thing “bad” about the flips is it’s loud(which only means the hinge has prominent detents, and will be remain sturdy over time. The 3ds has this loud clicky hinge as well, and it’s been fine for over a decade)
a Miyoo Flip revision would need to fix the screen halo issue and use proper isolation between the CPU and battery, it's absurd that they're STILL using the battery as a heatsink
I've given up on handheld manufacturers and gone back to smartphones. Build quality is rubbish on most of these things, with the odd rare exception here and there.
I own two devices already so im absolutely ok with waiting for cfw and more stock. I really favor small form factor so this feels ideal to me at least once it has time to cook in the oven for a few months. Unfortunate that I HAVE to wait, but it is what it is ig (Top tier Porter album in the back btw!)
I'm torn between these and the retroid pocket 5. The SP seemed perfect but the battery concerns are really holding me back. I have a very real fear of housefires and that device has a higher than normal report rate of battery problems.
Love this, would happily watch more. Like many folks, the Miyoo Mini Plus (and OnionOS) got me into retro handhelds in the first place, so I've definitely been curious about the Flip. Would you recommend it in its current state for those of us weirdos who are comfortable with custom firmwares and whatnot? Like, if I'm happy with it as a "through PS1" device, is it good enough with MinUI today to be worth a buy?
Honestly need Anbernic to do the miyoo flip thing with two sliders, and have the device play up to GameCube and PS2 and then have it also be touch screen. Once I get my hands on a flip I’m gonna do gamma os. I’m also confused as to why the flip has two spots for microsd cards
I've had my eye on a few of these pocket handhelds for a while but never even heard of some of these. I was always considering the Miyoo Mini Plus but that Trim UI Brick looks really appealing, mostly because it seems to have a similar form factor to the analogue pocket. Would you pick one over the other?
It's a neat doodad. It's easy to forget that when the Miyoo Mini was launched the software was VERY half baked. It didn't become a 'must buy' doodad until we got good software. The Flip may be the same, but I think it has potential to be even better because of the firmware potential on that chipset. I hope it becomes popular so that firmware makers want to devote the time needed 🤞
Agreed! I think the Flip with great CFW has the potential to become the number one device I recommend to people or buy as a gift for friends and family. And selfishly… I’m just excited to get better DS performance out of it. I have a LOT of Dragon Quest to play, Tech Dweeb.
I just got it yesterday and it seems to have a bug in the firmware for displaying the actual battery level, it stayed in 6% for a hilw, then jumped into 41% and has stayed there for hours... I updated to the latest 2025 firmware available at their site.
I have to know, how do you find the space to pocket that beast without a bag? I feel like the appeal of android handhelds is that as a kid, I would've killed for one of these. N64 or PS1 games while out on the blacktop on a SP clone? Instant coolest kid in twenty miles. But as a working adult, I only have two pockets for big things and my phone and wallet take up the space.
Honestly, I’ve always had a hard time playing games for a long time on the original GBA hardware as an adult. It’s just a little bit too small to be comfortable for me, so I didn’t pick up a 34XX! That said, everyone who got one seems to love it, and that chipset is obviously great so I’d imagine it’s an awesome handheld for the people who are interested in it.
They may not rattle as much but they still rattle like crazy. They’re also still very clicky and hard to press, only very minimally improved from the old models
If you want the Flip, get it knowing the potential for CFW and the limitations of stock OS. Telling someone to just buy something else that (a) they didn't want and (b) knowing that whatever software issues might be resolved seems disrespectful of someone's money. Not everyone can buy a dozen of these devices that do the exact same thing.
You keep saying Miyoo is relying on the free labor of fans. I don't think that's the case. Miyoo reached out to developers and sent them devices early, from what I believe no charge. They've already confirmed they are working on the OS and it's on the way. I think the words against Miyoo are unwarranted here since they are at least meeting the developers halfway.
i totally get where you’re coming from, but when these developers make better custom firmware and make the flip worth buying, miyoo is the only one making money. the developers aren’t seeing a share of that revenue unless they’re running their own funding through something like patreon despite it being their work that pushed the device into “must-buy” territory. i think if CFW developers are doing this of their own volition because they have a passion for it or because they’re supported financially by the community, that’s great. but when miyoo sends them units in advance with a busted operating system, there’s a bit of a “we made this, you fix it, we get all the money” vibe.
The devs are not being paid for developing their CFW, they are doing it because they like a certain device and like developing things; but nonetheless they are doing it for free. Therefore miyoo is relying on free labor, just because they sent the devs a $70 handheld doesn’t mean it’s not free, devs probably put in a couple hundred hours minimum developing a CFW, that would factor out to like 50 cents per hour, and even that’s being extremely generous, which is just about free. If Miyoo were to pay the devs an actual percentage of units sold, or even an hourly rate it would be a different conversation. But they don’t do that, and it’s 100% free labor
At launch, all Anbernics have subpar firmware. They rely on the community just as much as miyoo. All of these companies do. Powkiddy releases their newer devices with ArkOS. It plays right out of the box in most cases. I agree with you about the Flip on many levels too. The hardware is superior to the XXSP in almost every way. I have a yellow and a white Flip. The white has the better build quality in my opinion. Seems like the plastic is higher grade. The yellow feels good too though. Just a little cheaper. I recommend people get the Flip now so you'll be ready for custom firmware when it's ready. Also if you're looking for a more accurate clone of the original SP. But if you enjoy a larger device and don't mind the clicky buttons, go with the XXSP. It's a great device with great fully developed custom firmware from the community. My issue is I'd rather use something comfortable and pocketable with sticks and a little more power than something that's only great feature is the firmware. For me the XXSP never took off because of the size but mostly, because of those damn buttons. Good review. Subscribed!
@@Papabears_2nd_rate_artThis was my one issue with this otherwise well thought out review. He counts Anbernic having custom firmware options as a plus, but counts it as a point against Miyoo even though they actively encourage it. They sent a free dev unit to the GammaOS dev who for example, charges a small fee to access his work. It doesn’t seem to me like anyone is getting screwed here and it’s actually a more reliable system for expecting CFW then Anbernic’s strategy.
Everyone is desperate to make this thing be good but forget that Miyoo has shipped MM's & MM+ with issues and then the whole a30 thing was a complete mess. Miyoo has not proven themselves a capable company in any product they've released. Its the community that makes cfw that makes them good
Hey! Just wanted to mention here that I absolutely love and respect the work of the custom firmware development teams out there. Their desire to make these devices even better and their willingness to do so for free or with community donations is a real highlight of the scene as a whole. Where I start to bristle is when it becomes an expectation that they'll do that work to pick up the slack when a device launches in a rough state.
And to be clear: I also respect the work of these manufactuers in a big way. The hardware they produce is fantastic and has brought me literally hundreds of hours of joy over the years, but I also think it's worth holding them to a higher standard to make sure the product is solid - on the software end as well - when asking people to purchase it.
I have a Miyoo Mini and 2x MM Plus BECAUSE of Onion OS. I keep going back to these. Without Onion I would be on my Anbernic RG whatever XX. So yeah, the custom firmware is SO important!
I’m definitely down for more handheld video reviews! I also really enjoy the more casual approach you’re taking (as with all of your videos). A retro handheld review being less in the weeds of technical analysis and focusing more on how well devices perform from practical, daily use perspective is nice. This was a great companion to my morning coffee!
i appreciate this, that's exactly what i was going for here!
"Hello, editing Brendon here. It exploded." is how I expected it to go
Same 😂
Just to make you feel better, I've been into these handhelds since around 2020 as well, and it was coincidentally only last week that I read the "The battery may explode in the fire" line for the first time (on the XXSP) as well. Immediately showed my wife, and we both got a good chuckle.
Every reviewer I’ve watched has misunderstood what that warning means. All it’s saying is if your battery catches fire, it may explode. In other words, don’t put your handheld/battery in a fire. Every battery has this warning on it, hell even cans of compressed gas have it
@@RockYoMomsWorld I'm guessing English isn't your native language? To clarify, we all understand what they mean ("Don't burn the battery/expose it to heat)." It's funny in this context because the poor English phrases it like the fire is already a foregone conclusion if you use the wrong charger, made funnier because these devices are known for exploding when overcharged.
@@BlueMega English is my native language lol. This guy and a few others have either implied or straight up said that they interpreted that warning to mean the device may spontaneously combust when charging
@@BlueMega 14:14 is where it was implied in this video that the device may spontaneously combust/explode
@@RockYoMomsWorld This is borderline not worth engaging with, but you caught me when I'm bored at work so I'll give you a genuine breakdown: There have been posts all over reddit/social media about people getting spicy pillows from using an incorrect charger. It is a documented thing that happens. The back of the device says (word-for-word Engrish): "Only can use certified charger." Take all of this in context. You're acting like people are misreading the back of the device and that's where this is coming from lol. The device says don't do it. Social media shows people with exploded batteries after doing it. And then the next line is "The battery may explode in the fire," which makes it hilarious. That's what this reviewer and others are reacting to. Context. It matters.
Love your channel, man. Very cosy feeling vibes, and very insightful content every time!
appreciate this, thank you!!
Heard the clap on the audio version yesterday and knew exactly how this video would start
This was very helpful as someone who is currently deciding between the XXSP and the flip right now as their first handheld. I think I’m just gonna get the brick ha ha
the brick is an amazing choice, you’ll have a great time
I definitely love these reviews!!
Me ha encantado tu review y coincido totalmente contigo. Debido a los fallos de software y a la posible bisagra defectuosa me esperaré a mediados de año para hacerme con ella. Ojalá para ese momento Miyoo ya halla lanzado una revisión que solucione todos los inconvenientes actuales. Saludos 👋🏻
Honestly, I love all the vids you make! So please make more of these! 😊😊
This was great, I'd love to see more videos like this 😊
Wake up babe, new Wavelengths vid just dropped!
thanks for this review! I have the 35xxsp and I really really like it with custom firmware, but it's mostly a UFO50 handheld for me - I wish it had an analog stick for the every extend extra games I want to play, and prefer how the flip looks. Hopefully custom firmware means I can pick one up in the future :)
@CassiePhoenix if you put MuOS on there, you can use Portmaster to play UFO50! not every game works at full speed, but it’s pretty solid honestly.
You know you can toggle between dpad and analog right? Most cfw allows this feature also you can map the dpad in retroarch to the analog stick and play analog centric games but yea having it there is much better. I finished ocarina of time and majoras mask on my 35xxsp and didnt affect game play by toggling back and forth in my opinion.
I actually ordered this as soon as Gamma posted he had a build working. I want to try his OS very badly
Appreciate this video. I actually ordered a 35XXSP yesterday after my 35XX+ conked out. Definitely would welcome a Miyoo product in the future but would like a proper OS to flash day 1. Glad to see I was right in going with my gut!
Mine arrives tomorrow, hoping GammaOS gets a public release soon seeing the beta on Patreon has already had a few revisions.
It's so great you made this review cause this is the first non-nintendo handheld I've actually thought of purchasing. I'm a DS girlie, so I like the clamshell design and it needs to come in some cute colors (I have the rosegold ds, and the burgundy dsi xl), so the Miyoo Flip looked perfect for me. However, idk anything about hardware/software, so I need to buy a device that is easy to use. I'll see if in around 6 months someone comes up with a software solution that is easy for users like me. If so, I'll purchase it, cause I've never played non-nintendo games and I really wanna do that finally :). If you could do an update video about this one day, that'd be awesome! Thanks again.
Great video.
I guess I will wait for CFW.
I still use my *Powkiddy V90* but the *Miyoo Mini* is my EDC.
As a person with two kiddos. I’m so stoked to buy them these and kit them out.
It looks cool and I look forward to maybe getting one in 4-6 months!
Great review style, especially like the TL:DR at the beginning.
I think it means that if you throw the device into a fire or burn it, the battery would explode. Not that it would spontaneously explode and catch fire.
you know what? that makes a lot more sense lmao
You’re correct, every lithium ion battery has this warning (even cans of paint do lol) 😂 every review I’ve seen has misconstrued the wording of the warning
Great video, I love how you were able to communicate your thoughts clearly and naturally. Wish I could do the same, I always rely on reading my script so i just sound like a robot🤣
Do I see a Nintendo DS ML from Aliexpress there in the background?!
At this point, is the cycle of release then improvement via custom firmware a feature of these devices and not a bug? Your points about out-of-the-box problems are all well taken, but I would say that these devices are not locked down products like something from Nintendo, Sony, or Microsoft. The customizability is kind of a selling point. Agreed that it means retro handhelds are and are likely to remain a niche, but I don’t know if I want them to be so good and popular out of the box that they invite scrutiny.
this is a good point! personally i feel like it’s not unreasonable to have a “best of all worlds” situation with these devices. imagine how successful any of these companies would be if the out of the box experience was totally uncompromised and had great firmware, but was also customizable and allowed for CFW.
i don’t think we’re that far off, honestly. even miyoo’s stock OS is pretty close to being solid from a user interface perspective, it’s the emulation tweaking that’s holding it back in a big way.
So you definitely do not have the market cornered on video reviewing handhelds, but I really value your opinion specifically!
Knowing from ITA your stance on performance and your desire to be positive and judge by intention, I trust your voice to be honest and objective (no pressure!)
I hope you do this again with other handhelds (or products in general) that interest you!
Yeah I was really holding out for the Miyoo Flip but after hearing about all the hinge issues on the handheld, I couldn't justify purchasing one and opted for a silver RG35XXSP instead. Should be arriving anyday now 😊
Be careful, the sp hinge is a lot worse than the flip. I’ve seen more broken sp hinges than I can count, the only thing “bad” about the flips is it’s loud(which only means the hinge has prominent detents, and will be remain sturdy over time. The 3ds has this loud clicky hinge as well, and it’s been fine for over a decade)
a Miyoo Flip revision would need to fix the screen halo issue and use proper isolation between the CPU and battery, it's absurd that they're STILL using the battery as a heatsink
I've given up on handheld manufacturers and gone back to smartphones. Build quality is rubbish on most of these things, with the odd rare exception here and there.
I own two devices already so im absolutely ok with waiting for cfw and more stock. I really favor small form factor so this feels ideal to me at least once it has time to cook in the oven for a few months. Unfortunate that I HAVE to wait, but it is what it is ig
(Top tier Porter album in the back btw!)
just got mine today in yellow, it works decent enough until a cfw comes out. i dont mind it, my hinge is working alright
I'm torn between these and the retroid pocket 5. The SP seemed perfect but the battery concerns are really holding me back. I have a very real fear of housefires and that device has a higher than normal report rate of battery problems.
I just jailbroke my old vita to I love these Gameboy sd throwbacks
Love this, would happily watch more. Like many folks, the Miyoo Mini Plus (and OnionOS) got me into retro handhelds in the first place, so I've definitely been curious about the Flip. Would you recommend it in its current state for those of us weirdos who are comfortable with custom firmwares and whatnot? Like, if I'm happy with it as a "through PS1" device, is it good enough with MinUI today to be worth a buy?
Thanks Brendon, I will wait for an updated version of the Miyoo Flip, or an entirely different product lol
Did not expect my post from SBCGaming on Reddit to appear in a MiyooFlip review. 😅
Honestly need Anbernic to do the miyoo flip thing with two sliders, and have the device play up to GameCube and PS2 and then have it also be touch screen. Once I get my hands on a flip I’m gonna do gamma os. I’m also confused as to why the flip has two spots for microsd cards
I've had my eye on a few of these pocket handhelds for a while but never even heard of some of these. I was always considering the Miyoo Mini Plus but that Trim UI Brick looks really appealing, mostly because it seems to have a similar form factor to the analogue pocket. Would you pick one over the other?
I don't think it will take 4-5 months. We already got GammaOS. I expect 1-2 months it will have some solid firmware and OS
It's a neat doodad. It's easy to forget that when the Miyoo Mini was launched the software was VERY half baked. It didn't become a 'must buy' doodad until we got good software. The Flip may be the same, but I think it has potential to be even better because of the firmware potential on that chipset. I hope it becomes popular so that firmware makers want to devote the time needed 🤞
Agreed! I think the Flip with great CFW has the potential to become the number one device I recommend to people or buy as a gift for friends and family.
And selfishly… I’m just excited to get better DS performance out of it. I have a LOT of Dragon Quest to play, Tech Dweeb.
The ambernic broke on the top hinge for me, still functional but its fragile and I cant pocket carry 😢
Miyoo have done firmware that's added Bluetooth. I updated mine yesterday
I just got it yesterday and it seems to have a bug in the firmware for displaying the actual battery level, it stayed in 6% for a hilw, then jumped into 41% and has stayed there for hours... I updated to the latest 2025 firmware available at their site.
I have to know, how do you find the space to pocket that beast without a bag?
I feel like the appeal of android handhelds is that as a kid, I would've killed for one of these. N64 or PS1 games while out on the blacktop on a SP clone? Instant coolest kid in twenty miles.
But as a working adult, I only have two pockets for big things and my phone and wallet take up the space.
Can you review the rg34xx next pretty please??
Honestly, I’ve always had a hard time playing games for a long time on the original GBA hardware as an adult. It’s just a little bit too small to be comfortable for me, so I didn’t pick up a 34XX!
That said, everyone who got one seems to love it, and that chipset is obviously great so I’d imagine it’s an awesome handheld for the people who are interested in it.
@ understandable, thank you for your answer and your honesty! Subscribed!
On the side note, What're your favorite tatsuro yamashita songs?
Miyoo can make a d pad....Anbernic cannot make a d pad....its a no contest
This video is Tatsuro Yamashita approved
The new SP models dont rattle as much and have better buttons tho
They may not rattle as much but they still rattle like crazy. They’re also still very clicky and hard to press, only very minimally improved from the old models
Mother? I didnt know you grew a beard and reviewed retro handhelds??
If you want the Flip, get it knowing the potential for CFW and the limitations of stock OS. Telling someone to just buy something else that (a) they didn't want and (b) knowing that whatever software issues might be resolved seems disrespectful of someone's money. Not everyone can buy a dozen of these devices that do the exact same thing.
You keep saying Miyoo is relying on the free labor of fans. I don't think that's the case. Miyoo reached out to developers and sent them devices early, from what I believe no charge. They've already confirmed they are working on the OS and it's on the way. I think the words against Miyoo are unwarranted here since they are at least meeting the developers halfway.
i totally get where you’re coming from, but when these developers make better custom firmware and make the flip worth buying, miyoo is the only one making money. the developers aren’t seeing a share of that revenue unless they’re running their own funding through something like patreon despite it being their work that pushed the device into “must-buy” territory.
i think if CFW developers are doing this of their own volition because they have a passion for it or because they’re supported financially by the community, that’s great. but when miyoo sends them units in advance with a busted operating system, there’s a bit of a “we made this, you fix it, we get all the money” vibe.
The devs are not being paid for developing their CFW, they are doing it because they like a certain device and like developing things; but nonetheless they are doing it for free. Therefore miyoo is relying on free labor, just because they sent the devs a $70 handheld doesn’t mean it’s not free, devs probably put in a couple hundred hours minimum developing a CFW, that would factor out to like 50 cents per hour, and even that’s being extremely generous, which is just about free. If Miyoo were to pay the devs an actual percentage of units sold, or even an hourly rate it would be a different conversation. But they don’t do that, and it’s 100% free labor
Stock is garbage on Anbernic too
yeah, it's not great!
At launch, all Anbernics have subpar firmware. They rely on the community just as much as miyoo. All of these companies do. Powkiddy releases their newer devices with ArkOS. It plays right out of the box in most cases. I agree with you about the Flip on many levels too. The hardware is superior to the XXSP in almost every way. I have a yellow and a white Flip. The white has the better build quality in my opinion. Seems like the plastic is higher grade. The yellow feels good too though. Just a little cheaper. I recommend people get the Flip now so you'll be ready for custom firmware when it's ready. Also if you're looking for a more accurate clone of the original SP. But if you enjoy a larger device and don't mind the clicky buttons, go with the XXSP. It's a great device with great fully developed custom firmware from the community. My issue is I'd rather use something comfortable and pocketable with sticks and a little more power than something that's only great feature is the firmware. For me the XXSP never took off because of the size but mostly, because of those damn buttons. Good review. Subscribed!
@@Papabears_2nd_rate_artThis was my one issue with this otherwise well thought out review. He counts Anbernic having custom firmware options as a plus, but counts it as a point against Miyoo even though they actively encourage it. They sent a free dev unit to the GammaOS dev who for example, charges a small fee to access his work. It doesn’t seem to me like anyone is getting screwed here and it’s actually a more reliable system for expecting CFW then Anbernic’s strategy.
No bluetooth IS bad
Everyone is desperate to make this thing be good but forget that Miyoo has shipped MM's & MM+ with issues and then the whole a30 thing was a complete mess. Miyoo has not proven themselves a capable company in any product they've released. Its the community that makes cfw that makes them good