@@Verander369 it is way less likely for someone to leave a keyring or keychain in their pocket than, say, single keys or coins. you seriously have to leverage human flaws for the sake of having an argument.
They make these emulation handhelds in a whole range of sizes and form factors. Like I have a few of them and they are pretty cool. Personally I'd never go for something this tiny though.
I have one of these and I love it! You don't use it for long gaming sessions, it's small enough that you keep it in your pocket and if you have a quick few minutes free whilst out and about you can open it up, and continue with whatever game you're working at for those few minutes, then close it away and back into your pocket once your few minutes are up
@@Magnetic_Stoploss I actually use it for Pokémon games mainly, and it's that small with the game being slow paced you can just use it in one hand like you would a phone
It's insane how yesterday's advanced tech can be tomorrow's keychain sized handheld. Honestly I would love something like this without the screen or buttons, just a tiny box I carry on my keychain and then when I get somewhere I hook it up to an external monitor, or maybe I use it with AR glasses displays and a controller and boom, super mega portable console.
That's a neat idea but I just do that with my phone and it's desktop mode. It also has the advantage of still being usable when in my pocket. That said desktop mode needs to become a standard thing in Android.
Anbernic makes something called the RG nano which is I think even smaller almost half the price when it's on sale as this one and made of aluminum. It doesn't fold though, it's a phat game boy style.
I'd just go for the 35xx plus/H or myioo mini (plus) or something though. You can actually comfortably play on those and they're still very portable. (Like I carry a 35xx in my pocket all day sometimes but I do have big pockets)
This is INSANE to think that we can put this much power in such a tiny object. If this does video out, this could be AMAZING, hook it up to a TV, have PS1 and before able to be emulated in something that can fit in your pocket. This is why I love tech, as that one author said (or close enough), I think Robert A. Heinlein said: "Any sufficiently advance piece of tech is indistinguishable from magic." Apparently it was Arthur C Clark. OOPS.
This comments makes me wonder, if you took transistor sizes of today and tried to recreate old video game consoles, how small would the CPUs be? Like if I tried to make an NES recreation today with today's transistors, would the CPU be microscopic or just really, really tiny but still able to be seen?
@@Freak80MCI bet this is relatively easy to calculate. Assuming you mean 1 to x scaling. Ie, deadspace in the silicon still remains. The n64 had a 81mm² CPU, it was manufactured with a 600nm process. The current process is 5nm, but nm has actually changed meaning between the 90s and now. Realistically 18nm is a closer number. Ignoring density benefits, that's .03 the size per gate. Which would be 2.3mm² for the exact same cpu Which is around the width of a grain of rice. Keep in mind, this is ignoring a ton of factors. The 600nm vs 5mn values are not the whole picture. We are defining the size of transistors/gates, but another is how close they can be to each other. Which has improved a ton. In reality, the cpu could be even smaller, someone smarter than me would have to figure it out though. Assuming a refreshed design was allowed(same connections and logic everything being the same just lay things out optimized for modern processes). I would imagine efficiency and size would get way better.
@@tdata545 I2C communication uses a similar setup (two power pins, one pin for data both ways, the other is for the clock) but it's nowhere enough bandwidth to match the PS1 bus. You can still benefit for having parallel interfaces.
I'm cautiously optimistic about the Precision screwdriver. I'll buy one if: - The handle can be bought by itself (bonus points if it includes 2-3 commonly used bits, since they're longer). - The handle can fit into my existing iFixit case (I think Linus said it would be a drop-in replacement on a different video). - The price is reasonable (I DEFINITELY wouldn't spend anywhere near the stubby screwdriver cost - even half of that is unlikely for me, especially considering shipping costs). - Huge bonus points if it's on Amazon like the LTT Screwdriver. A $5 premium like you did there (rather than $10 for shipping) eases the sting a bit.
There is also the RG Nano which is essentially the same, but with USB-C, twice the battery, metal case, external SD slot, but also not a foldable. Cost about the same, runs the same OS. I have that on my keychain.
I've had one of these for a long time. I have 3 bags, a big one that holds my laptop & steam deck & meds, a medium one that holds my steam deck ipad & meds, and a tiny bag that holds my meds and one of these.
Yeah, I'd pay $30 for this. $74 is way too much for a toy you'll play with for exactly 17 minutes, show it to your friends, and forget all about it. It's a neat keychain.
@@LordManhattan The Anbernic Rg nano is a clone of this device, comes with a metal shell, better buttons and dpad, and usb c and goes down to 30 bucks during ali express sales, if that helps.
Costs money to cram things into a space that small. It makes it firmly a novelty/luxury item, but it must have a draw if it's still getting made, it's pretty old for the kind of device it is.
Looks like a fun keychain toy. My first PC was clocked at only 533mhz and after several upgrades topped out at 256mb of RAM, having started with 64mb. I was able to play PS1 games on that computer at full speed, and that's without a discrete graphics card mind you. The fact that this device is open source is truly the best part.
I watch most of my videos in 144p to save bandwidth. LTT is the ONLY company whose ADS I will not only pay attention to, but I will turn up the video quality to HD so that I can better see the details. That new screwdriver of yours looks sexy AF. Keep up the good work guyz
There's plenty of micro handheld that are very small and portable with the same or more power and a 2.8 inch screen. I already wouldn't want to play ps1 on that, this is kind of a toy.
I have mine constantly with me. I ruined the first one dismantling it multiple times... It was under warranty so after a couple of emails they shipped me a brand new one. I have many games installed…. . I like to play them on this really tiny but able device. Like Zelda link’s awakening is totally playable. Street Fighter II as well. It’s really cool to be able to quit and resume games in 5 sec. It gives another dimension to gaming …. Like short sessions… wherever you are. Even at the workplace without your boss or colleagues noticing. It’s a bit of a gimmick. But come on… I’ve been dreaming of this all my life. It’s a really cool birthday present for the heads into gaming!
PS1 emulation isn't really hard. My old Windows phone back from 2008 was capable of playing Final Fantasy 7 on its 3.2" screen. It did have almost the same specs though, 128MB of vram and a sub-1ghz CPU.
It's a wee bit too small for me. It's be much more usable if it was even just a half inch wider+longer. Heck, maybe they could've fit in a better speaker too if it was a little bit larger.
Not a chance I'm paying $80 to play on something that tiny. I might as well just play on the phone I already have if the only point is being able to quickly play on-the-go.
Really anything without a type c port is a no for me in this day of age. Especially some novelty 80 buck keychain I'm no expert, but if the thing had to be 2mm wider because a charging port would fit better. I'm pretty sure nobody in the whole universe would have cared.
I've noticed that a lot of emulators get the aspect ratio wrong. Especially on those officially licensed "mini" or "classic" systems. The NTSC option almost always produces a square image. I also have memories of running an NES emulator years ago and getting frustrated that I had to manually set the X and Y values to get a proper aspect ratio.
i'd love a FunKey S+ or something with a slightly bigger 3:4 screen. still keychain sized but just a little more playable, plus they could fit bigger battery. i know the point is to be as small as possible but I've seen keychains bigger than it, so they have a little wiggle room for an additional bigger model. maybe a 2 or 2.5 inch screen instead of 1.5. love the idea though!
I've had mine for a couple years and it's perfect for my very small hands 😂 Linus needs to try the Thumby! If he thinks this is small he probably won't even be able to use the Thumby 😌
This looks so cool and I'd be hard-pressed not to buy it if I had that kinda spare money buuuut I'm also quite sure that its primary function after a week will be collecting dust either on a shelf or under a couch.
Last weekend I was at a small outdoor festival and an 8 year old kid ended up borrowing mine all the time to play og gameboy pokemon for hours on end :)
Welcome to like, 1+ year ago tech. I still have one and love it. Ever since they got a FW update to make the screen run at 60hz instead of 50hz, it's been a fantastic little portable retro pocket device to have around.
Linus can you please start making other products like car waxes and random stuff that I commonly buy. Your stuff is of the highest quality and I would honestly purchase anything you make.
Feels like it'd be too cramped for adult hands, but if you have a little one in your household who you need to keep quiet while shopping or whatever, probably beats just handing them your phone!
this is the thing i’ve wanted since i was a kid and saw those tiny single game keychain things that ran on coincell batteries. 9 year old me insta ordered this.
I was going to takk about doing this with an FPGA to get better enulation performance, but after seeing both the multi-emulation capsbilities and the price, it wouldn't be feasible on that size. Overall a cute product
Okay that screw driver is kind of neat. I have drills and electric screw drivers for my big boy screws, but I could use a nice stow away kit like this. VERY NICE.
It's really cool how small it is, but that novelty just doesn't justify the $75 price tag in my opinion. The RG35XXSP exists for slightly cheaper, is still very easy to carry around on the go despite being a 'normal" sized clamshell device, and more importantly it will offer you a significantly better gaming experience in pretty much every way. The novelty of this thing will wear off after like a week, whereas a proper emulation handheld will give you a ton of mileage. If this thing was closer to like $40, then I'd actually consider it.
The FunKey S has its charm with its small size and portability. A true testament to how far we have come with technology. However, the practicality of such a small gaming device can indeed be questioned.
I love my Funkey S for what it is. The Miyoo Mini is my daily for emulation but I love that the Funkey just disappears in your pocket only to appear when you want/need it. Great for anything NES through GBA but I have played the entirety of Metal Gear Solid (PS1) on it for funsies....
I'm interested in the screw driver but... if it's like the full sized counterpart, I won't be able to justify what I can get from Harbour Freight for a fraction of the price.
As someone who owns one, it's a pretty neat little and pocketable emulator for quick on the go sessions. But if he thinks that one is small, he should try that Pocket Sprite, got that a few years ago and now THAT'S small.
Should check out the RG Nano which looks like a tiny Gameboy or Anbernic’s many cheap gaming handhelds or Miyoo’s. It’s cool to see Linus doing a video on this
Steam Deck finally has a competitor
Lmao nope.
Can I get the same UX with a microphone and speakers please?
dude the steamdeck is straight huge compared to the switch, which was huge compared to a gameboy. this isnt even remotely the same ballpark
All the replies really missed the joke lmao
@@bradhaines3142you're right, this is better.
It even has similar battery life!
can't wait to forget it's in my pocket and run it through a rinse cycle
Put it on your key ring
@@OfficialSilentPLAYS Some people leave their keys in their pocket.
@@Verander369desperate much?
@@bestboisoupsoup What?
@@Verander369 it is way less likely for someone to leave a keyring or keychain in their pocket than, say, single keys or coins. you seriously have to leverage human flaws for the sake of having an argument.
Playing fast games on this is a nightmare but theyre PERFECT for carrying around a pokemon or dragonquest game.
If someone manages to make a world record for fast games on this, it would be awesome.
They make these emulation handhelds in a whole range of sizes and form factors. Like I have a few of them and they are pretty cool. Personally I'd never go for something this tiny though.
ya? you can READ the text?
@@Verander369it would be very awesome but some communities just don't support emulations 😔
Yeah but for that type of game you might as well just use an emulator on your phone
I have one of these and I love it! You don't use it for long gaming sessions, it's small enough that you keep it in your pocket and if you have a quick few minutes free whilst out and about you can open it up, and continue with whatever game you're working at for those few minutes, then close it away and back into your pocket once your few minutes are up
Probably works pretty well on slow games, like pokemon or rpg's
@@Magnetic_Stoploss I actually use it for Pokémon games mainly, and it's that small with the game being slow paced you can just use it in one hand like you would a phone
Same, I love it whenever I go somewhere with a wait, you can just pull it out and play for a bit and close it when you're done
Is it that big of a improvement over playing in on a emulator on your phone?
@@WiddlPeppuwu-sx3rx tactile buttons make it more enjoyable to me. And I like having a dedicated device for it
Finally a gaming handheld made just for Linus.
🤣🤣🤣
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I thought that was Slim Shady!
3:23 "...We're launching the ULTIMATE precision multi-b*tch screwdriver..."
0:10 tbh I didn't notice a different between the hands
I'm happy knowing Linus will probably read this.
Me neither
LoL I hope so@@nickelhydra3262
Holy molly I missed that
When I was a kid we were thankful for the incredible miniaturised technology in a tamagochi.
I hope someone makes a tamagochi emulator compatible with this now
Why is Linus holding a pair of hands larger than his own at the beginning?
exactly.
NOBODY LOOK! NOBODY LOOK! NOBODY LOOK!
@@pwd1134 That is the single best 10 seconds of anything ever filmed.
I was confused about this as well
It's insane how yesterday's advanced tech can be tomorrow's keychain sized handheld. Honestly I would love something like this without the screen or buttons, just a tiny box I carry on my keychain and then when I get somewhere I hook it up to an external monitor, or maybe I use it with AR glasses displays and a controller and boom, super mega portable console.
That’s literally just the PS TV except that it’s credit card sized
That's a neat idea but I just do that with my phone and it's desktop mode. It also has the advantage of still being usable when in my pocket. That said desktop mode needs to become a standard thing in Android.
Check out the Minisforum EM780.
@@chronossage Absolutely agree, I'm going to make sure my next phone has display out for trying out AR glasses.
What's even more insane is that this project is like 3-4 years old
I have one, and got it a couple years back. It's cute. But it's basically unusable size, unless you're a child or have childlike hands.
Anbernic makes something called the RG nano which is I think even smaller almost half the price when it's on sale as this one and made of aluminum. It doesn't fold though, it's a phat game boy style.
Is why they specifified folding/clamshell. Nano and Thumby duke it out.
I'd just go for the 35xx plus/H or myioo mini (plus) or something though. You can actually comfortably play on those and they're still very portable. (Like I carry a 35xx in my pocket all day sometimes but I do have big pockets)
This is INSANE to think that we can put this much power in such a tiny object. If this does video out, this could be AMAZING, hook it up to a TV, have PS1 and before able to be emulated in something that can fit in your pocket. This is why I love tech, as that one author said (or close enough), I think Robert A. Heinlein said: "Any sufficiently advance piece of tech is indistinguishable from magic." Apparently it was Arthur C Clark. OOPS.
This comments makes me wonder, if you took transistor sizes of today and tried to recreate old video game consoles, how small would the CPUs be? Like if I tried to make an NES recreation today with today's transistors, would the CPU be microscopic or just really, really tiny but still able to be seen?
@@Freak80MC I wonder if you'd only need 4 pins coming out of it, power in and out, data up and down.
@@Freak80MCI bet this is relatively easy to calculate. Assuming you mean 1 to x scaling.
Ie, deadspace in the silicon still remains.
The n64 had a 81mm² CPU, it was manufactured with a 600nm process.
The current process is 5nm, but nm has actually changed meaning between the 90s and now. Realistically 18nm is a closer number.
Ignoring density benefits, that's .03 the size per gate.
Which would be 2.3mm² for the exact same cpu
Which is around the width of a grain of rice.
Keep in mind, this is ignoring a ton of factors. The 600nm vs 5mn values are not the whole picture.
We are defining the size of transistors/gates, but another is how close they can be to each other. Which has improved a ton.
In reality, the cpu could be even smaller, someone smarter than me would have to figure it out though.
Assuming a refreshed design was allowed(same connections and logic everything being the same just lay things out optimized for modern processes). I would imagine efficiency and size would get way better.
@@tdata545 I2C communication uses a similar setup (two power pins, one pin for data both ways, the other is for the clock) but it's nowhere enough bandwidth to match the PS1 bus. You can still benefit for having parallel interfaces.
Finally, Harry Potter PS1 Hagrid will be available on a even tinier handheld
I'm cautiously optimistic about the Precision screwdriver. I'll buy one if:
- The handle can be bought by itself (bonus points if it includes 2-3 commonly used bits, since they're longer).
- The handle can fit into my existing iFixit case (I think Linus said it would be a drop-in replacement on a different video).
- The price is reasonable (I DEFINITELY wouldn't spend anywhere near the stubby screwdriver cost - even half of that is unlikely for me, especially considering shipping costs).
- Huge bonus points if it's on Amazon like the LTT Screwdriver. A $5 premium like you did there (rather than $10 for shipping) eases the sting a bit.
Why do you review this only now?
The Funky S came out over 2 years ago (if i remember correctly)
That's what I was wondering
maybe excuse to show off LTT precision screwdriver
Maybe they didn't have time. People have schedules.
Screwdriver. But can't blame them.
They probably just weren't aware of it?
I left this in my drawer for months and when I opened it up. It picked up exactly where I left off in my game still charged
IDK, I mean this is cool for if you're waiting in line or at a doctors office but who says you can't game on your phone more comfortably?
There is also the RG Nano which is essentially the same, but with USB-C, twice the battery, metal case, external SD slot, but also not a foldable. Cost about the same, runs the same OS. I have that on my keychain.
I have had this thing for about a year now and unironically I love it, I've played all the way through pokemon crystal on this thing
I've had one of these for a long time. I have 3 bags, a big one that holds my laptop & steam deck & meds, a medium one that holds my steam deck ipad & meds, and a tiny bag that holds my meds and one of these.
$74 is way too much for something that's fatiguing to play on for more than 5 minutes
Yeah, I'd pay $30 for this. $74 is way too much for a toy you'll play with for exactly 17 minutes, show it to your friends, and forget all about it. It's a neat keychain.
True. I’d rather get a Miyoo mini + for half the price
@@LordManhattan The Anbernic Rg nano is a clone of this device, comes with a metal shell, better buttons and dpad, and usb c and goes down to 30 bucks during ali express sales, if that helps.
This'll kill your eyes
Finally, a competitor to Thumby
$74 for a novelty keychain... the size is impressive, but is it really worth that much? An Anbernic runs around the same price
Costs money to cram things into a space that small. It makes it firmly a novelty/luxury item, but it must have a draw if it's still getting made, it's pretty old for the kind of device it is.
Looks like a fun keychain toy. My first PC was clocked at only 533mhz and after several upgrades topped out at 256mb of RAM, having started with 64mb. I was able to play PS1 games on that computer at full speed, and that's without a discrete graphics card mind you. The fact that this device is open source is truly the best part.
I watch most of my videos in 144p to save bandwidth. LTT is the ONLY company whose ADS I will not only pay attention to, but I will turn up the video quality to HD so that I can better see the details. That new screwdriver of yours looks sexy AF. Keep up the good work guyz
Definitely not for me, it would be a strain on the eyes and hands, I'm getting old so I want things to be easier to use, NOT harder.
The market has moved so fast and there are so many mini devices now that seeing a review of this from 3 days ago and not 3 years ago is surreal
I feel like I would rather have bigger but a type-c rather than smaller but micro.
Finally, a fully functioning gaming device too small too be practical!
There's plenty of micro handheld that are very small and portable with the same or more power and a 2.8 inch screen. I already wouldn't want to play ps1 on that, this is kind of a toy.
The thing is called FunKey S? Funky A**? Props to the person that suggested the name.
You should compare this to the anbernic RG nano
I have mine constantly with me. I ruined the first one dismantling it multiple times... It was under warranty so after a couple of emails they shipped me a brand new one. I have many games installed…. . I like to play them on this really tiny but able device. Like Zelda link’s awakening is totally playable. Street Fighter II as well. It’s really cool to be able to quit and resume games in 5 sec. It gives another dimension to gaming …. Like short sessions… wherever you are. Even at the workplace without your boss or colleagues noticing. It’s a bit of a gimmick. But come on… I’ve been dreaming of this all my life. It’s a really cool birthday present for the heads into gaming!
PS1 emulation isn't really hard. My old Windows phone back from 2008 was capable of playing Final Fantasy 7 on its 3.2" screen. It did have almost the same specs though, 128MB of vram and a sub-1ghz CPU.
Thank goodness for zooming in on CZcams lol
It's a wee bit too small for me. It's be much more usable if it was even just a half inch wider+longer. Heck, maybe they could've fit in a better speaker too if it was a little bit larger.
Clicked for the funkey, stayed for the screwdriver - yoooo that set is SICK! I cannot wait to get my hands on one!
One name has dominated the tech landscape for several years and 5 syllables "LI UHH NUS TECH TIPS"
Watching this made my neck hurt and my arms tingly.
Respect to the people behind this and their mission... but god damn
Not a chance I'm paying $80 to play on something that tiny. I might as well just play on the phone I already have if the only point is being able to quickly play on-the-go.
They just neeed to add a dock with a big battery and HDMI out.
Proud to participate in the A/B testing for this thumbnail and tapping on B 😌
Got mine from the the first few runs when they launched. Grey... had to be.
It's not really useable. It's a shelf gimmick but I love it.
1:15 Linus impressed by savestates.
Really anything without a type c port is a no for me in this day of age. Especially some novelty 80 buck keychain
I'm no expert, but if the thing had to be 2mm wider because a charging port would fit better. I'm pretty sure nobody in the whole universe would have cared.
Idk about the new screwdriver boys, I think most of the target consumer base already has a half dozen iFixit kits floating around their house.
it's a cute novelty item honestly, it's a little too small for me BUT there's a market for it
The miyoo mini+ is already about as small as I'd go, I have hand cramp looking at this thing. Cool though.
This is going to be super popular in prisons.
I've noticed that a lot of emulators get the aspect ratio wrong. Especially on those officially licensed "mini" or "classic" systems. The NTSC option almost always produces a square image. I also have memories of running an NES emulator years ago and getting frustrated that I had to manually set the X and Y values to get a proper aspect ratio.
i'd love a FunKey S+ or something with a slightly bigger 3:4 screen. still keychain sized but just a little more playable, plus they could fit bigger battery. i know the point is to be as small as possible but I've seen keychains bigger than it, so they have a little wiggle room for an additional bigger model. maybe a 2 or 2.5 inch screen instead of 1.5. love the idea though!
Anbernic Rg28xx. It has a 2.8 inch screen and horizontal form factor.
Miyoo makes something similar but I can't remember the model nr atm.
@@zwenkwiel816 seems cool! tho i wish it was flip top too 😔
I've had mine for a couple years and it's perfect for my very small hands 😂 Linus needs to try the Thumby! If he thinks this is small he probably won't even be able to use the Thumby 😌
Can't wait for the thumby color!
If it has video out it'd be hilarious
Wow only three years to late in the game. Next short circuit video: What is this, a carousel for hamsters? - record player
I almost didn't notice the mini-hands, and the box just looked like a normal size box at first.
3:56 spending the extra dollar or two for a great ball bearing is great.
Looks pretty awesome just as a novelty product. I don't think my fat fingers would be the best for actually using it, but it is damn cute.
This looks so cool and I'd be hard-pressed not to buy it if I had that kinda spare money buuuut I'm also quite sure that its primary function after a week will be collecting dust either on a shelf or under a couch.
Last weekend I was at a small outdoor festival and an 8 year old kid ended up borrowing mine all the time to play og gameboy pokemon for hours on end :)
Welcome to like, 1+ year ago tech.
I still have one and love it. Ever since they got a FW update to make the screen run at 60hz instead of 50hz, it's been a fantastic little portable retro pocket device to have around.
And people say the Miyoo mini is too small...
Finally more retro content
Linus can you please start making other products like car waxes and random stuff that I commonly buy. Your stuff is of the highest quality and I would honestly purchase anything you make.
This looks so cool! I just wish we could agree that we are going to stop making any new devices with Micro-USB.
I love actually pocketable handhelds but maybe not THIS small. 3ds & Ps Vita seem like the perfect size for me in my opinion
Feels like it'd be too cramped for adult hands, but if you have a little one in your household who you need to keep quiet while shopping or whatever, probably beats just handing them your phone!
Pretty cool but it looks like a serious hand breaker.
I wish I had that screwdriver when I was doing Laptop/Server/Printer..everything repairs ❤
this is the thing i’ve wanted since i was a kid and saw those tiny single game keychain things that ran on coincell batteries. 9 year old me insta ordered this.
if its not too late, the anbernic rg35xx SP is a full size gba SP clone
@@srgarathnor you can't really put that one on a keychain though
Glad we're keeping up with the times and latest tech. How many years ago now did the Funkey S come out?
I was going to takk about doing this with an FPGA to get better enulation performance, but after seeing both the multi-emulation capsbilities and the price, it wouldn't be feasible on that size. Overall a cute product
Considering Nintendo just showed off giant 2 person sized controllers for their museum, this is beautifully time
Anbernic RG Nano is basically this with USB-C, headphone adapter, bigger battery, better buttons, way more games and cheaper.
Buts it's more than double the size/weight.
You mean, the illegal roms that comes with the devices?
You do realize you can put your own roms on the funkey right? Linus was playing lion king and crash nitro kart which aren't included with the device.
@@chronossage That's not the point. Companies like these who sell game devices with pirated roms are actually against the law.
@@Carl-Gunderson "Think of the megacorporations, guys." Sorry, they can have my pity when they let me buy the rom files for 99 cents on my pc.
Okay that screw driver is kind of neat. I have drills and electric screw drivers for my big boy screws, but I could use a nice stow away kit like this. VERY NICE.
Had to see linus look at something his size.
Funny how i get an ad of iFixit while watching Linus break it open with their own screwdriver
Well... having it at keychain dimension is kinda fun and all... but does it come in usable sizes?
Yes, check out Anbernic and Miyoo. They make these in all different shapes and sizes.
Great for a keychain. Best of all, it's open source and can print shells and compile stuff how you want.
It's really cool how small it is, but that novelty just doesn't justify the $75 price tag in my opinion. The RG35XXSP exists for slightly cheaper, is still very easy to carry around on the go despite being a 'normal" sized clamshell device, and more importantly it will offer you a significantly better gaming experience in pretty much every way. The novelty of this thing will wear off after like a week, whereas a proper emulation handheld will give you a ton of mileage.
If this thing was closer to like $40, then I'd actually consider it.
The FunKey S has its charm with its small size and portability. A true testament to how far we have come with technology. However, the practicality of such a small gaming device can indeed be questioned.
3:24 the ULTIMATE PRECISION MULTI BIT*H screw driver
I love my Funkey S for what it is. The Miyoo Mini is my daily for emulation but I love that the Funkey just disappears in your pocket only to appear when you want/need it. Great for anything NES through GBA but I have played the entirety of Metal Gear Solid (PS1) on it for funsies....
What funny is when Linus take out the fake hands his real hands does not seems that big in comparision.
5:52
Visual anomaly to do with a grid based camera sensor meshing with the grid of pixels on a screen or patterned surface
When a grid's misaligned
with another behind
That's a moiré...
People underestimate the amount of engineering required in push buttons. It is still difficult to equal the feel of a Gameboy....
I'm interested in the screw driver but... if it's like the full sized counterpart, I won't be able to justify what I can get from Harbour Freight for a fraction of the price.
I thought I would hate this thing but it actually seems like exactly the kind of tinker toy I would want to develop for.
As someone who owns one, it's a pretty neat little and pocketable emulator for quick on the go sessions. But if he thinks that one is small, he should try that Pocket Sprite, got that a few years ago and now THAT'S small.
Imagine if the precision screwdriver had a pen drive. .
Should check out the RG Nano which looks like a tiny Gameboy or Anbernic’s many cheap gaming handhelds or Miyoo’s. It’s cool to see Linus doing a video on this
A ps1 capable emulator the size of a keychain ? Sign me up.
That subtle dig on one of your other frequent sponsors with the comment about the bits included with the new screwdriver...
Its awesome but its more expensive than a RG35XX SP which is way more functional.
As a funkey owner, i found it to be perfect for taking to work and filling in moments of downtime
for twice the amount you can get the unihertz jelly star - the world's smallest android 13 phone
I'd pay 20 bucks for this thing though
I'd probably have this running a pokemon save forever, seems paced well enough for the novelty size 😅
They gotta have the RG Nano review planned here.
if it had a 2 inch screen and could do some more consoles id love it