Anbernic RG35XX H In-depth Review
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00:00 - What a F*&^ing bad name :-D
01:11 - Thanks GGG
01:34 - Hardware rundown
04:34 - Standout features
05:22 - Critical Issues
06:17 - What does it play?
06:37 - Two MOST NOTABLE hardware features
07:01 - Dpad test
08:07 - Button scrape?
08:30 - Buttons and sticks review RG35XX H
09:46 - Shake test
10:29 - Hardware comparison RG35XX vs RG ARC
11:29 - Screen comparison RG35XX H vs RG ARC
12:31 - Brightness screen test
13:27 - Crotch time (The most important test!)
14:25 - Weight comparisons
14:55 - In-hand feeling compared to the Retroid Pocket 2S
16:38 - Overall build quality rating out of 5
16:58 - Audio test
18:05 - Battery test RG35XX H
18:35 - Stock Firmware review RG35XX H
19:05 - StockOS search feature
19:42 - Recent games / History
19:54 - Favourites menu
20:27 - Nothing has changed here
20:30 - No Artwork Scraping!
20:49 - Press to power off
21:00 - Volume indicator is nice
21:13 - RetroArch is glitchy
21:34 - Standalone emulators are better?
22:27 - "Hidden" features
22:46 - Setting up vertical games
23:54 - Things I dont like about the StockOS
24:33 - Costing analysis vs RG Arc and others - Hry
I've watched two of your videos tonight for getting a better understanding of which product to go for. Your full review is so thorough and informative. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. Truly enjoyed your videos.
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the content.
This review was great. Thank you. Went ahead and ordered one. Looking forward to playing it 😀
I think this was the most detailed review I've seen, thank you! One think I'd love to see in future reviews that most youtubers don't cover is an earphone test - some of these devices have an annoying background noise when using it with earphones.
I came across this video purely for a product review but wanted to drop a comment as I have not been as pleasantly surprised by an overall channel delivery in quite some time, incredibly watchable, knowledgeable and well produced - thank you and consider me subscribed! ❤
Thanks so much for that!
A great review. I really enjoyed your comparisons and opinions.
Hey man thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
@@DroidLocks6971... at this price point.... for me at least, it's okay. I honestly haven't noticed these problems on mine. But then again, I have full expectations that these devices will be very janky. However, I must say that some of these janky things make me smile as it becomes part of the device's personality. My long-term view is that most "device breaking" problems will (or at least, should) be ironed out further along the maturity of the firmware.
But ... I'm not a reviewer, just a father in his mid 40s, who was used to configuring boot disks, drivers and DOS games that were super janky in their quirks.... Trying to get games to work on a rusty banger PC with 10 FPS; or running a NES/MD with worn out cables onto a Black/White television. I suppose I'm easy to please, as much of this jank takes me back to my childhood 😂😂
I really enjoy your videos and this was no exception. Really engaging presentation, love the rattle test and the pocket test. It's great to see how well the Miyoo Mini Plus is still holding its own against all this competition. Especially with Onion OS.
Thank you! Yes I really like the MM+
Excellent review, I was contemplating the XXH but now I'm considering the retro 2.
Are you referring to the Retroid Pocket 2s? If you can afford it, go for it!
Another great vid Adin! Keep up with the amazing content 👍
Hey there thank you! Ah man I am trying. If I could just clone myself…
Loved the review! I’m new to these types of devices so this was very helpful. I have one coming in a few days :)
Awesome. Did you order the RG35XXH?
@@adinwalls Yep! So far I’m enjoying it. Definitely not the most advanced emulator out there but it does its job!
Cool man. People seem to be enjoying Koriki but I’d say just use stockOS for now if you’re new to this.
Great review! I like the RG35XX-H, but it's definitely not a fave. I agree there's just something missing, even with the koriki OS installed. Still a neat one, though, and the transparent white looks SO nice. I also agree that the RP2S has really good buttons. Probably my favorite out of all the smaller devices I own in terms of shoulder and trigger buttons.
Hey Crystal! Oh the RP2s may be one of my favs of all time. I’m keen to set the Arc up and put MinUI on the TrimUI smart pro to see how it affects my feelings about all these devices.
"Nothing has changed here" - cracked me up big time. Watched a few of your reviews over the last few days and you talk a lot of sense. Subscribing. I have emulators on my PC but still looking for something on a handheld that I can just pick up and play. Thanks to this review, I have a few more videos to seek out...
Haha thanks man. I usually match my clothes if I film on multiple days but I completely forgot. What sorts of games do you want to emulate?
@@adinwalls Kinda from 1942 on MAME, Neo Geo fighting games and through to Ridge Racer on PSP really. I love PSP and Dreamcast things but I do have those on PC so "do I need to spend big on a handheld just to include these?". That's my conundrum.
Ah okay. Hmmm you won’t need a premium device for that. The RGB30 is worth a look. Not the best controls on the scene although I like the action buttons.
@@adinwalls Appreciate the suggestion, thanks but smaller screens now don't suit my old eyes, so 3.5" would be painful. I'll keep checking through your reviews though, and others. I'll find the right one eventually, haha.
The RGB30 is a 4inch square screen. Not sure if that’s better for you
Probably the best review I have seen on the device so far. Thanks a lot!
I know it's an early release but: have you give batocera a try by any chance?
Hey man thanks so much. No I’m going to give it some time and then do a Batocera and MinUI video. Also some of the other options.
It’s funny how you compared the RG ARC to the R35xx-H, all week I’ve been debating on which one I should purchase between the two
Ah cool. Yes it’s a strange comparison but I think there is a lot of crossover for someone shopping for a horizontal form factor. If you don’t mind the lack of pocketability I feel the Arc is superior.
Really good in-depth review. Something interesting to note is that the H is a 1 to 1 copy of the RG353M at least as far as the shell is concerned. If you have one put it side by side to the H and youll see they like the same. Also I have the exact same H it feels really good.
Interesting!
Nobody ever compares products to the rg353m anymore but that remains an excellent premium Linux based device
Great Job 👍
Thanks man
Really liked the comparisons you made. Would really like to know what you think of the Anbernic RG353PS and how it stacks up.
Ah man I have the 353P but not the PS. I guess they’re very similar. I love the form factor. Screen is good. Shoulder buttons are good. In fact it’s a GREAT alternative buy! How’s the price though?
It also has better custom firmware options
your set up is my dream lol. i would love to get a rp4 pro and rg35xx h in exactly the colors you have lmao! but damn…wish the rg35xxh played n64 flawlessly
:(((
Hehe ya the RG35XX H is just shy of being ideal
would love to see you talk about the lg g cloud! not as popular but my device of choice and i really like it
Hey I know @techdweeb did a nice video on it the other day
I love the giddy laugh when you talk about the RGB30. It’s such a good device. Even though the 1:1 screen is really geared toward Gameboy and Pico-8, the screen just offers so much flexibility. I love playing 4:3 consoles at 8:7 and vertical arcades 🤤
Ya that’s the thing. It has some flaws… I mean it’s a Powkiddy! But the 720p screen makes GBA look great as well. I’m busy making a short vid about how the Miyoo Mini Plus is the best retro device for 8 and 16 bit games, but personally I have been picking the RGB30 up the most for my true retro handheld fix like GB, GBA, NES and Pico8 (which I didn’t like at first)
I have this handheld and I actually like it a lot. To me the screen looks great, even better than the 405v. I also love the dpad. Playing arcade fighters and the ps1 version of MK Trilogy on this is a great experience.
I’m glad you’re enjoying it!
It has been so refreshing watching your channel mature over the past few months. Really enjoying your content.
Proudly South African 💪🏻
Hey man. Are you living in SA or watching from overseas?
Proudly South African man. Gauteng
@prestonwood4558 ah cool!
Great review. But you forgot to mention that you can use external bluetooth controller and hook it up to the tv with hdmi. Making it a small console. Would have love to see the image quality and the controller lag
Love your vids, you don’t hang around, cut to the chase and tell it how it is 👏 Your sound test, I have a suggestion, you should think of sitting the device on something spongy, so no vibration is sent into the tables surface, and also set it higher above the table, like maybe 200mm or so, this way if the speakers aren’t front facing they can’t bounce sound off the table, your hands don’t bounce sound very well anyways, so there shouldn’t be a means for the sound to be reflected off a surface behind the device.
…also, the shake test, it isn’t arbitrary at all, things rattling is a clear sign of poor design and developement, they shouldn’t be rattling 😁
Keep up the good work, vastly becoming one of my fave channels for handheld retro gaming 👌
Hey man. Thank you that’s a truly solid bit of advice if you see me doing it in a future vid and I forget to credit you be sure to claim the credit and I will pin the comment! 😊 (I’m very forgetful!)
@@adinwalls No credit needed ✌️
Can anyone appreciate the fact that this gentleman has literally responded to every comment except for the one rude one left by ol' poof pipe below? Amazing interaction and really fine editing as well.
Ah thanks man
This was the best review I came across on this product and I’m getting it for 45 shipped on the Tik tok shop.
Damn, I just paid $67, including shipping. Nice work
@@SupaStah01 tik tok shop always has specials. And always free shipping over 30$. No matter what. I got 15$ off. So total after taxes and everything was 49$ total
Just paid $28.73 on the TikTok shop for it. So excited!!
@@theowlsofouterheaven 🧢
Adin has quickly become my favorite reviewer. I find myself watching reviews for products I have ZERO interest in. Is that a retro console in your pocket or are you just happy to see me.
Wahaha! All the pieces of my cunning plan are falling into place! Thanks for that encouraging comment!
I do use the right stick often for n64 emulation as the yellow C buttons. Definitely glad it's there.
Hey ya that’s a valid reason. My testing showed fairly average N64 gameplay though
The joystick is also really useful for ports especially fps and Diablo type games and scummvvv games or point and click games.
The rice core on batocera plays n64 quite well (when the games run). So far banjo kazooie and ocarina have been pretty solid for me
Another alternative to consider would be the RG353M, it's pretty much the same shell in a metal form factor, dual boots into Linux & Andriod (with touchscreen support) and has hall sticks. They're are quite comparable in performance too.
True 👍
Nice review as always! Such a pity the OS is just not good, it could have been a real contender to the MM+. I have to admit the form factor and build quality appeal to me though. The RGB30 is aaaawesome, but more a tinker dream, as I replaced/modded nearly all its controls :D
Yes I guess so. The hardware is very compelling. But I would rather reach for the RGB30 than the RG35XX H but that may just be me 😊
I think with muos v11 coming out soon it will be great choice for the price. I paid $28 through anbernic also see it around $47-$68, Batocera is ok but I prefer muos with the progress there making. great review I have the retroid 2s and its far superior device and the retroid 2s would be my recommend device in the form factor. my one and done purchase would be the ayn odin 2 right now for retro gaming, can't believe how fast the retro has progressed past few years
Ya I like the Odin 2 as a companion to anyone who owns a Steamdeck. I’m a little negative in the sense that I feel our run with the likes of Andbernic and Powkiddy as they are going right now is coming to an end. I would be curious to see a sales graph of the past two years. I think we may have 2 years left and things will morph into a more mature industry (think of how Android devices started out, like the Wild West, now we have a few big players)
I've had the rg405v for 6 months and have had zero issues. Please do follow up reviews after owning for a while, as most youtube reviews are very short actual use. Got a feeling 2024 there will be some awesome console releases, so patiently waiting for a ps2/gamecube machine that is small, rg556 is a bit expensive here, and i paid $260AUD on ebay for my rg405v. Great review and helpful, was considering but changed my mind after seeing your opinion. I'm sure your in a similar boat, everything is so expensive in Australia so I buy wise
Hey man yes I think you’re good with the 405V for now. Unfortunately a lot of the “good ones” can’t quite play PS2. At the moment it’s quite expensive. 405V and all the T618 devices are the best for the price to play those systems.
@adinwalls good thing about these devices is you can guarantee there will be many more in the future, much to big N's scorn. Love the heck out of my rg405v running lite gammaOS
Snagged one for $28.73 for the TikTok shop! So excited!!
Wow how did you get it for that prixe?
For anyone bothered and willing to tinker with it a little... the rattle comes from the shoulder buttons... easy fix if you open it and add some tape on them... i fixed mine with 3 layers of painters tape on each shoulder button and it's dead quiet now.
I've got the rgb30 and prefer linux over android. That sega style controller is definitely appealing as well. Having 3 kids at home I can for sure make room for more devices. This rg35xx h is pretty nice as well. Thanks for the content!
I think the Miyoo Mini plus is great for kids. Onion os is so easy to use.
Love the way you explained man. Between this one or powkiddy rgb 10 max 3?
Hey if you can afford the Powkiddy it will be great I think
Max 3 is similar price to this device and similar performance, build quality lower, buttons not as nice so depends on if you like the screen. Max 3 pro which I think Adin may have thought you were talking about is more expensive, higher power but with flaws.
I hate the tiny buttons too! The PSP came out in 2004 with a full size d-pad and buttons and still feels amazing. They could just copy that form factor with a more powerful chip.
Hehe ya I like the bigger buttons on the PSP too.
It also has really good vibration motor and bluetooth for audio and controller. I really love mine but thinking about selling it for something a bit bigger, can be a bit taxing on the hands and eyes for longer sessions. Also found playing home console games on the 3.5" 480p screen to not be the best experience. Portable gaming like gba and even ds works really well though!
You should look into the Trimui smart pro as an alternative
Hello! Did I hear correctly that you used the 8bitdo ultimate 2.4? I have the same controller - did you just connect via Bluetooth (D mode) or though a dongle adaptor?
Solid review! The only handheld I own is a Steam Deck OLED which I love more than anything, but I can't really put it in my pocket and play in quick sessions when I'm out and about. I've been wanting a more compact, pocketable device for a while now, but under specific circumstance: the form factor has to slide in and out of tight pockets easily, it has to have joy sticks, and I need to at least be able to play PS1 and N64 (PSP, PS2, and GC would be nice, but that is more premium than what the market currently offers). On top of that, I really don't want to drop around $100 since money is tight. Recently, I saw that the 35XXH was on sale and I impulsively jumped on the chance to get one. At $46, I think it's a steal. I don't think any other console can compare in that price range, at least for what I'm looking for anyway. Considering it's my first retro pocketable handheld, I'm extremely excited to mess around with it, especially since it became compatible with alternative OS that are better than the stock OS.
I look forward to more great videos in the future!
Retroid Pocket 4 pro…. 😀
Oh $100… you won’t get PS2 out of this but it’s is probably the best deal for what it can do.
Also check out the TrimUI Smart Pro
I just put ff7 in mine and it plays perfect ..also got it for $45 in the tiktok shop
My 35xxh just came in yesterday and i def cant wait for a good cfw like garlic, i tried the batocera build but it seemed to have no favorites or recents which is a deal breaker for me so im stuck with the stock os for now
Ya CFW is an issue. I hm got sent an interesting “modded” firmware yermsterday by a viewer which I’m going to check out.
Wow i was shocked to see how loud yours is when you shook it, i did the shake test on mine right away and it makes almost 0 noise just a little tiny tiny bit of rattle on the triggers but not even close to as much as yours
Hey there I push the audio a bit for the audience to hear. Perhaps I should just note that in the test
Only thing I couldn't get used to with mine was the size of the screen. Still a nifty little device tho.
I really love the form factor of this device. Too bad I am not quite willing to give Anbernic a second chance yet. I have a 351p that has a broken screen from barely any use. Any slight tap and the screen would change color and the screen died after a couple months.
I got a retroid pocket 2+ and it’s been night and day comparing durability and software. I even let my 5 and 1 year old play and it’s survived for almost a year now.
Glad you like the retroid
I just want a budget device with a great D-pad. All the other features are nice, but it’s hard to get a strong D-pad these days. 🤷🏻♂️
Dpads are pretty subjective but this device’s dpad is pretty good.
Can be charged with a fast charger? Or it will damage the battery?
Good review, I have the XXplus, the miyoo mini and was wondering about the XX H, however even tho the XX plus has better battery than the mini, I keep going back to the mini because of sotware. I will only consider the H if there is a software update to play more PSP, otherwise my PSP/Dreamcast machine is the X55(not portable but the screen is nice for those consoles). Had the RP3 and 3+ but I never got to play them intensively. and bcause of all the yuzu drama, I will not be getting the RP4.
Hey. The Koriki/Batocera build for the XX H is pretty good and is focussed on performance so you’ll get more PSP out of it
For God’s sake the value is also currently untouchable @ $50!!! Now my Miyoo Mini+ can have a horizontal pal…simply a retro gaming no-Brainer!! Thanks for the exceptional,well-presented, thorough review
Bought mine a few weeks ago and I love it!
Ah cool. The form factor is great. I just re-watched my vid and I should have said more about how good the form factor is.
Definitely! For the price, it looks and feels premium. I'm finding it hard to put it down sometimes 😅 Good review btw. Subscribed! 😊
@ISeeYouOliver thanks for subscribing. My friend @retrobreeze is a big fan of the RG35XX H you should check his review out too.
Sorry, this question has probably already been asked in the past - but I want to play mostly MAME 80s arcade games (and perhaps a little nostalgic NES games but also the ability to play Atari 2600 and some other emulated consoles from the 80s). But mostly the 80s arcade games. Would the RG35xx be the best option for that game profile or would you recommend something else?
As long as you’re happy with the screen size, yes.
Re: the ARC I've been playing mostly Sega Saturn games for almost 3 decades now as my favorite system and Nights is really the only game where I NEED the analog stick. There are another 10-15 saturn games where it's nice but not necessary. I play a little PS1 and I hardly ever feel like I need it there either. Dreamcast would be kind of weird to not have an analog stick but even DC there are a lot of games that are great with just a D pad.
Yes I think once you accept the limitations it becomes a really enjoyable device
If this was the form factor (plastic instead of metal, dpad over joystick) that the 405m used, I would have liked my 405m a lot more. As it is, I kinda just don't like it and the RP4 pro has completely replaced it - turns out I just hate slippery metal heavy shells and a nice lightweight plastic shell is downright better, even if the majority of what I play on the RP4pro is 4:3.
As it is, for the performance on tap, I just prefer vertical form factor. the 35xx still has a place in my uniform pocket for long waits at the hospital because I can play it one handed - that's a huge deal for me. I haven't upgraded to the 35xx+ yet despite wanting that tiny bit of extra power for upscaling some PS1 games that my 35xx struggles a bit with (chrono cross in particular) because I'm honestly waiting for the sequel to the 353v. Give me the 353v but with hall effect sticks and the hardware out of the RP4 or even the 405m, but don't change the size or form factor. That's the handheld I'm going to hold out for. Until then, 35xx, RP4pro and steam deck are my trinity. Now I just need to find someone who wants to buy my 405m.
Hehe you have the trio of perfectness 😂 well, Powkiddy are working on a vertical version of the RGB30. It looks ugly as sin but I know I’m going to end up liking it. Maybe you will too.
I only worry that a powkiddy option will also feel like a typical fairly low quality powkiddy product - cheap and with ugly color options. Though that 1:1 screen is coooool, I was considering an rgb30 exclusively for pico 8 and gameboy/gbc.
I like that you consider the devices as "pocket vs backpack" because that's how I look at them. The rp4 is a backpack device. The 35xx fits in the uniform leg pocket of my paramedic pants, and the steam deck is more of a "luggage/carry on" size.
I think the device I really need to fill out my list is just a jailbroken 3ds XL to play ds and 3ds exclusively, before anything else.
If you're curious about affordable gaming device options to review, you might be interested in aliexpress/samsung s7 tablet era android tablets with a snapdragon 8. They can be had for under 200 with an 11 inch screen. I set my tab s7 plus up with daijisho and it throws down ps2 no issue, and with a couple portable Bluetooth controllers, is now my portable multi-player gaming device for my wife and I when we travel. Not even russ or techdweeb have looked at them yet, but under $200 for an 11 inch snapdragon 8 is kind of tempting.
Another idea nobody has covered yet is headphones for retro handheld gaming. Things like iems, earbuds (there's only one option there, the niceHCK eb2s) and headphones, even bluetooth options like the moondrop space travel. Even some $20 moondrop chu 2's REALLY take advantage of that headphone jack.
I have the Rg35xx and want a newer Wi-Fi enabled device. Torn between this and the rgb30!
Well if you already have the RG35XX I’d say the RGB30 is the logical choice. Something completely different! The RGB30 has its quirks but it’s really worth it.
I have been (impatiently) waiting for my first retro handheld. I ordered it from Anbernic Official on Aliexpress so it's getting on for a month but I'm looking forward to its arrival.
I picked the RG353M which I heard is now already quite out of date even though the specs are good (similar to this). BUT Is this the choice I should have made? Or does the extra RAM and touch screen make it a better option?
Hey there. Most guys I talk to are interested in PS1, Sega Genesis and NES. All of these will be flawless on the 353M and it’s a beautiful device aswell. A lot of people felt the 353M was the “final device” for anyone interested in PS1 and below. It’ll play newer systems too but performance gets worse the higher up you go. Longer answer to say: yes you made a good choice.
@@adinwalls Fantastic. Good to hear! I'm in my mid 40s so the gaming era I want to revisit goes from the C64 to the 16bit consoles and computers. The last platform I put much investment in (before PC) was the PS1, so this sounds perfect. And the extra power must mean I can add some fun shaders to the older platforms!
Thanks again for the reply.
Imagine this device with ArkOS, it'd be amazing for the price! Batocera isn't overly great on this, and as for the stock OS, the only thing really good about it is the seperate vertical games list.
Ya that would be really nice!
I have the 351P and the 35xxH. In my experience the 351P is more comfortable to hold on longer play seasions because the 351P is thick. There is more room to hold/grip the device. The 351P also has better build quality when it comes to buttons, d pads and shoulder buttons. The The 351P is a time when Anbernic didn't go cheap on build quality unlike Anbernic's cheaper models today. The shoulder buttons on the 35xxH are louder and feels cheap compared to the 351P. The dpad of 351P is also way better than the 35xxH. I didn't miss an input on the 351P when it comes to the d pad. I don't like the smooth abxy buttons of the 35xxH because my fingers slip sometimes. The 351P doesn't have that issue because the buttons are not smooth.
The 35xxH is still good because it has wifi, bluetooth controller/wired controller support for multiplayer and hdmi so it can be played on TVs and monitors. The downside is we still need to wait for a while for a proper custom firmware to unleash the full potential of the 35xxH. Koriki is good but it still has issues. This is of course the fault of Anbernic not making the the OS open source.
Ya the 351P is a legendary device. I’m quite disappointed in the firmware on the 35xxh
Been using this to play persona 3 portable and mario kart ds, loving it. Only thing that kinda sucks is that the sd card is apparently prone to failing, so i ordered a new one
The sd cards fail usually if you try format them.
RetroArch on the stock OS is indeed rage-inducing after a while; their
RG35XXH firmware update flashed on a much better SD card helps tremendously
Ah that’s interesting!
Great review. Just ordered mine yesterday. Only suggestions is to perhaps not end the review so abruptly. Feels like you took us on a bit of a journey, then all of a sudden, boop, review stops suddenly.
Ah I felt like I ended on the key point I wanted to make! 😊
This uses genuine nintendo switch joysticks
Did you get a chance to try out any CFW? Batocera v40 is a game changer
I am working on it but so far the CFW isn’t quite fully formed yet. MinUI is nice but limited. Someone sent me a modded OS today that looks interesting.
I was subscribed to this channel, why is CZcams unsubscribing to many channels???
The robots are taking over! 😂
I dream of something of this size but with more powerful hardware.
Retroid Pocket 2S
I just bought one waiting for it to come in the mail I just want to play Master system games
Ah it’s great for that. Don’t you just love Sega pixel art? I was playing Alex the kid on the RG28XX yesterday.
How’s the arc dpad work for games like Mario kart compared to a joystick?
It’s great! Well… it’s no joystick but it’s good
Ok...just got this handheld from ebay. I like it...but which will do gamecube and ps2 games? Will there be a handheld that does xbox? I'm slowly moving through the handheld ecosystem.
You'd want the Odin 2 for near flawless operation, or the Retroid 4 Pro but you'll have to tweet settings on some games.
@spamuraisensei322 thankyou!!
Just got a H for $40 on AliExpress, with that price I'm not going to complain about anything
For sure!
can I play roadrash on Anbernic RG35XX H, does it come as default game?
hello,do you have problem that there is noise sound hissing when the speaker take close to ear eventhough just in main menu and not doing anything?
Not on this. I do have it on the RG28XX though
@@adinwalls is this noise hissing because hardware problem or software problem? can't it fixed?
I don't understand why the H doesn't use the +'s d-pad, unless the d-pad is exclusively one of the only reasons to get a RG35XX+.
I kinda prefer the dpad on the H
@@DroidLocks6971Is your issue perhaps the faulty SDcard it came with? It's common knowledge to change those for a proper one as the first thing you do before even turning the thing on.
Hey bro , can you please tell me which one has better performance, this one or powkiddy rgb 30 ?
The RGB30 has a bit more performance but the form factor lends itself to older handheld systems like Gameboy Color.
@@adinwalls thanks 🙏
I really really wanted RG35XX H to use either a 1:1 or 16:9 screen (to support Pico-8 and Picotron respectively). Despite all the flaws, I kept the RGB30 simply because there's nothing better for Pico-8
I think that’s a good move. RGB30 is far better in my opinion.
Is RGB30 ready to play Pico-8 out of the box? All you need is the games?
@jennysmith911 I’m not sure if I showed this in my review. You need to buy the pico8 download (raspberry pi version) and add it to a specific folder. I will find my installation guide and send it here later. Please join my discord (link in description) and we can chat there
@@jennysmith911 yes, but it’s by using fake-8, so compatibility is not perfect. For beat result we need to use the true Pico-8 files
Hey there. Just to clarify. The RGB30 runs pico8 natively so there’s no need to use carts in Fake08
Miyoo mini plus and rg35xxH. Which machine should I choose? I have only one choice.
MM+ all day! Haha. 35xx if you want more power
I was your first subscriber.
I never doubt this channel will reach the mill subs in the next year to come.
Future me reading this comment.
Fingers crossed!
I'm looking to get my first retro console and would like to be able to play psp but still so confused by the choice
The retroid Pocket 4 is a great PSP device.
I brought one from Ali Express. I was so happy with it after 4 weeks. It stopped charging 😢
Oh dear. Did you reach out to Anbernic or the reseller?
czcams.com/video/FbLGAkFyoj0/video.htmlsi=bZHY7YTBv9vnEPG This video is what I had to send to Ali express trying to get refund but hasn't happened yet
My first time buying a pocket device like this. This video makes me think did I make the right choice 😂
Hey man the form factor is unsurpassed. I hope I made that clear in the vid. You’re gonna livebit
@@adinwalls Love your content subscribed
Thanks man
Retroid pocket units are overprice in my country for some reason the rg35xxh cost only $65 free shipping and rp2s is $170 free ship a little more expensive than the rg505m
Ya prices do vary a lot but try GoGameGeek
What device would you recommend that runs N64 Goldeneye?
Hey man. Golden Eye is usually quite tough to emulate. I’m not sure exactly on the cheapest device that can play it but something like the Anbernic RG405V should do it. Or any device with that chipset.
Trimui smart pro is the larger alternative that alot of people prefer
You’re right!
I bought my RG35XX-H 1 month ago and I really like it because it's pocket size nature and perfect weight. For me it's a great device for GBA and for easy to run PSP games but I was surprised of it's DreamCast emulation power.
But right now I use it for Neo Geo games because I don't know it's library.
Ya the Dreamcast is pretty good
Yeah dreamcast shenmue and sword of berserk actually playable
I prefer to test the d-pad with street fighter, if it's hard and uncomfortable to do a special move, then I'm not interested.
Ah crap I actually have been adding street fighter to the test but clean forgot. I’d say this device is fairly average when it comes to fighting games.
@@adinwallsBummer, actually, what retro handheld would you recommend for Street Fighter anyway? On the market for one.
@dcikaruga dude the Arc is THE BEST fighting game device. Firmware is also lacking but I think stockOS is good enough for now.
@@adinwallsBit too big and ugly for my taste, thanks anyway.
The "favorite" option (by pushing start) doesn't work with 95% of the games that pop up as "RA" when searching. No idea why that happens. Anyone else experience this?
I think this is just an issue within search
Everyone always says "oh no you don't need sticks" but you do. You need sticks for parasite eve.
I own a PSP 1000 and PS Vita 1000 but I am super intrigued by these Anbernic devices.
Would you recommend this as my first emulator handheld? My Vita can run most things but slight buffers to speed and such bother me.
Well not this one. If you have a Vita for emulation I’d recommend something like the Anbernic RG556 or the Retroid Pocket 4
Do save files work? I’d like to play some nostalgic Pokémon games
Yes they do
@@adinwalls thanks for the feedback👍🏼
A fantastic system that so badly needs better software support. Koriki is not quite there yet. Garlic is apparently still happening, but it's been MONTHS without an update on that OS, and is still in Alpha. When you buy this you are buying the "potential" for a future masterpiece of a retro gaming device, but it is NOT there yet. Keep in mind that progress has also been quite slow on this device as well. You may be waiting until mid summer before it has great software.
I don’t think we will get anything as polished as OnionOS for this
@@adinwalls I very much doubt that as well.
Did you pay customs im from south africa looking to buy an anbernic device ?
From GoGameGeek no I didnt
Thank you so much im a big fan 🎉 it's awesome to see a retro gamer In South africa using these devices, im also looking at litnxt was it the same with them no customs?
It has to fit in my pocket. Calling it portable if it doesn't is like calling a chicken nugget a "boneless wing" it's just not.
The price to performance ratio was too good. Just picked one up off ebay.
congrats!
for once Algorithm brought me to the right channel. subs!
Glad you enjoyed it.
I was just tempted to buy it but I don't like the idea that I can't load my own rooms 😩
Hey man you can definitely add your own Roms
I'm debating to get this device, or wait hopefully for a GBA imitated device. Not a fan of the weird anbernic shoulder buttons.
Hey if you can find one. The RG351P is still the best GBA emulator. Otherwise something like the TrimUI Smart pro might be a good fit?
Isn’t that just the Rg35xx (without the H)
its weird that some people get phantom diagonals with this device. You and RGC got them, techdweeb and some other small channels didn't. Is the standard that the dpad is bad or they just happened to get a good one. Or they are good and some people got a bad one. Or is it completely random lmao due to the very poor quality controls with these handhelds.
I just think some reviewers notice it and others don’t. I don’t think it’s all that sinister.
@@adinwalls I wish someone would make a device with miyoo’s Onion OS, Retroid’s dpad, and anbernic’s form factor.
@gamingturt keep an eye on the TrimUI smart pro. It’s a bit big but it’s getting better and better
The Bluetooth is hard to connect to all my budds
If this had Jelos I would buy it.
Yes Jelos would make it.
what about retroachievments? Do they work? This console got wi-fi I know
Technically it should work with RetroArch but I never saw it working.
@@adinwalls But you own the console, you can just check 😸
Anbernic better release a 6 face button version.
Anbernic Arc
Does anyone know if this can play sonic riders ps2 version game ?? Please I need to knowwww which one could play itttt 😩
No this can’t play PS2 at all.