Retro Handheld Buying Guide - RG35XX Plus / R36S / Miyoo Mini Plus / RG35XX
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- čas přidán 13. 05. 2024
- If you are looking into buying your first emulation handheld, this is the video for you. In this deep dive comparison, we review the Miyoo Mini Plus, RG35XX Plus, R36S, and the RG35XX.
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R36S: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBu...
Miyoo Mini Plus: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFQ...
RG35XX: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dlt...
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Specs / Features
02:09 - Pricing
03:19 - Controls & Build Quality
06:52 - Ergonomics
08:27 - Audio Quality
10:39 - Display
12:48 - Connectivity
13:49 - Software Support
16:21 - Performance
18:06 - Conclusion
Disclaimer: This review includes affiliate links. Anything you purchase from those links helps support the channel. - Hry
Correction:
RG35XX and RG35XX Plus are the ones with HDMI support (I said Wi-Fi). 13:40
I think the RG35XX and the Plus both have Wifi.
@@xman2k2 Only the Miyoo Mini Plus and 35xx Plus have Wifi, the non-plus models don't.
What models of handhelds can I get replacement buttons for that will fit perfectly in the r36s?
Asking because I want custom buttons from etsy
any experience with the "DATA FROG FCS Store " ? gonna hop onto the r36s train
@@KaitoJack His comment said that the Plus doesn't have Wi-Fi support
Bought a MMP for my sister to use during her chemo treatments and she loves it
I hope she gets better soon.
thank you! She made it through chemo and is over halfway through radiation treatment, the tumor is very small now so surgery should be easy hopefully@@GrimMeNaCe
Hope she’s doing better now🤍
Hi, we need updateeee, is ur sis okaay? You're a good brother to have done that..
How's your sister?
Thanks for the comparison! Would be nice to have labels when showing the individual units especially during the audio test and the closeups. I'm new to all devices so I can't recognize them easily from one another.
agree!
Great review - I did a little research before buying a 35xx and am happy with it,but I might have waited for the Plus if I had seen your video first. Excellent job!
I love my Miyoo Mini Plus. Onion OS really makes it shine & love how potrable it is. I also have a Vita Jailbreak for when I need more. Great combo IMO.
I have the same combo and i also have a psp go, but to travel and to take to work is always my miyoo mini
This is by far the best comparison video for these type of consoles . ended up going with the Rg35xx+ . For stock OS This was a great informative video thank you ! So excited !
Onion OS is in alpha for the + as well
@@ark1261 You mean Garlic OS, but yes :)
Great comparison. Just ordered the R36S for 39€ incl. shipping as my first retro handheld.
Where from?
What an awesome video! Thoughtful and complete. I ordered my RS35XX and hopefully I'll enjoy it. Thank you sir.
Exactly the comparison i need at the moment, perfect timing.
Yeah it was what everyone was talking about recently. I have a MM+ and immediately got a R36S ordered recently as soon as I saw it.
I went with the R36S simply because I enjoy playing games with analog sticks. Can’t wait to receive mine in a few weeks!
Thanks for the video. Your editing is always top notch.
Finally, the video everyone (interested in cheap handhelds) is looking for
I bought the mini miyoo plus as my first retro handheld and i love it
Already own the RG35XX but the features of the Plus really makes me want to get one!
I got the R36S on your recommendation, and the screen is amazing! Blows my mind seeing games so bright and smooth...but I agree, the back buttons are very clicky, like flipping a light switch 😆
The back buttons were one of my biggest beefs with my RG35xx as well. Mine came broken and seems to be a super common thing judging off reddit.
I just bought the R36s for the analog stick. thanks for the video!
Great comparison, it was really helpful to see them all together! One editing note that would help us viewers out would be to place the name of the device you were zooming in on (like for the display or sound comparison) so that we can know which is which! Other than that, awesome stuff!
Thank you! This was the exact video I was looking for to decide on my Christmas gift to myself
This was the exact video I needed to help me decide. Thanks Taki!
Thanks for the review, I just got my RG35xx plus, and it's amazing! Though it's my first handheld emulator, so there's no comparison on hand. But I think the Miyoo Mini + would be too small for me. Based on the performance test you show I think the RG35XX plus is perfect!
This was an excellent breakdown. Thank you!
Onion OS is the game-changer for me, the ease of shutdown saves, etc.. Software really matters. I may enjoy fiddling at first but at the end of the day the more seamless experience is better, especially in handhelds that are pocketable / all about convenience.
I would agree that if you look at these handhelds from a software experience alone, Onion OS is well ahead of the rest. The other ones have good and serviceable options, but Onion really gives an experience like a AAA device.
Totally agree, the fact that I can easily access all the files from the browser through wifi without ever taking the sd out is a game changer to me, the Onion OS user experience makes all the difference to me
The RG35XX has GarlicOS which is directly modeled after OnionOS. I don't have a Miyoo so I'm not sure what the feature comparison is like, but GarlicOS is also a fantastic and seamless experience
@@TheArbiter1999 it’s close in the UI, but Onion has more features and is just more polished all around.
Koriki for the miyoo is my personal favourite of all the custom softwares I've tried on these devices
All of these are available for good prices on AliExpress right now so I've decided to treat myself - kept changing my mind throughout the video but it's hard to beat the value of the R36S when it's the cheapest of the 4 yet also has the power to do a good amount of N64 and PSP, for which the sticks will be a useful addition. I don't like how cheap and flimsy it looks but I don't think any of these are really built to last, hopefully the market continues to grow and we'll be upgrading to something even better at a similar price point within the next couple of years.
I absolutely love your conclusion!!! Thanks for that breakdown!! More people need to do this
Great comparison. I've been using mm+ for few weeks as my first retro gaming handheld and I love it but can't wait for rg5xx plus to arrive :)
For me personally, for PS1 downwards, I much prefer my Miyoo Mini than all of these. I only really want to pick up and play in situations like waiting for a train, or travelling. If I want to actually game, I’m gonna want something with a bit more grunt, and comfort, with dual sticks (Retroid pocket 3+, and soon 4).
I’d love to get a Steam Deck for emulation, but that’s one chunky boy to take out.
Out of these I love the build quality of the Miyoo, and I’d probably go for the most comfortable/longest battery in the end.
Great video.
Man, if I could give a thumb up for each table you make.... keep up the good work pls
About the RG35XX +, one thing first: do NOT order the ambernic case, it's just bigger than it needs to be - actually the miyoo mini plus case is a near perfect fit (and much cheaper).
The 35xx+ dpad feels slightly smaller than the MM+'s, but still quite comfortable - I like the texture (the perfect handheld dpad would be for me similar to the MM+'s, with the texture of the retroid pocket 2+). The device itself is definitely more comfortable than the MM+ for games using the shoulder buttons (been testing some F-Zero).
Quite happy with this new purchase, and eagerly looking forward to future garlic OSs updates - once it's as convenient as the miyoo with onion, the bump in power will be a joy.
Great comparison. I have just ordered Miyoo Mini plus as my first retro handheld for ease of use.
Hope you enjoy it!
@@TakiUdon Thanks!
I have the original 35xx and I bought an r36s for a friend and after setting it up, it's really hard not to order one for myself. I think the build quality and buttons are better on the 35xx, but the 36s is just the exact right size for my hands and I personally like the way the screen and bezel looks. For $40 the 36s is really just a crazy value.
Where you find for $40? Lowest I found was $42 for purple and $45 for other colors.
Do you know of any handheld available these days that has analog sticks but also the power of the rg35xx plus?
RG35xx H. It's the Plus with analogs in a horizontal form factor.
You're right about the Miyoo Mini Plus' d-pad and buttons. They're so comfortable, I can play almost anything with little to no struggle. The only time I may have a bit of difficulty is with a few fighting games, but that's only a small gripe. Also, as someone with big hands, I'm surprised how my hands adjusted to the Miyoo Mini Plus' size. I'm happy to say that I have no buyer's remorse in making it my first retro handheld.
Thank you. I ordered mine without knowing there are other versions on the market and was a bit panicked that I made the wrong choice.
the display and audio quality seem pretty underwhelming, also its the least performant of all of them.@@hikariry
@@budgetking2591 Doesn't matter to me. I wasn't expecting deep bass speakers and 4K HD, just something where I could play the games I want, and having a comfortable d-pad is a big part of that.
@@Diggy22 Have you tried a RG35XX Plus to compare its buttons?
This is kinda where I'm stuck with my decision-making process. I want the better screen, better audio and better performance, bigger form factor, but great controls are extremely important to me too.
Great and thorough vid Taki!
Dude. Awesome informative video. Kudos 👍🏽
I ordered the R36S. I wish it had built-in wi-fi, but for price, performance, and ergonomics it was the best for me. Plus, I got a Cyber-Monday deal for $39, so big win!
How is it? I got the RG35XX plus
@@markoquendo675 I don't know yet, it just cleared US Customs, should be here in a couple of days.
Can we get an update? Do you still like it?
@@LorianandLothricI do really like it. Honestly, I thought I would update the OS and everything that I have seen on some videos, but I still just play games on it like it came out of the box! It's comfortable to hold and has so many games that I enjoy that I kind of just like it as is. Maybe someday I will update, but for now it is really fun.
I know it’s late but I remember seeing you can buy a USB A TO USB C Adapter for the r36s then run a specific wireless Wi-Fi adapter, then you should be able to install the update.
Thank you for making this video. I really wanted to see a review before I bought anything to make sure it wasn't a scam.
Thank you so much for the advice now I know which one to get
Bought my first two recently and went RG35XX Plus and RGB30
I started with the miyoo mini plus, then moved to anbernic with the arc s and then the 35xxh. I love them all for different things
Wish "Trimui Smart Pro" missing from that nice comparison! Great video!
my miyoo mini plus is arriving tomorrow, man am I excited
Bro did you get it? What is your first expressions? I’m waiting mine and it’s arriving in a week I think
@@kadirdurmaz8932 bro due to poor weather conditions the delivery was delayed, I am getting it today fingers crossed, will let you know the first impressions
Thanks a lot! I´m trying to buy a vertical one since i have a H one. You really helped me narrow down my options...I´m torn between RG35XX plus and the R36s hehe Thanks again!
If you already have the H why not go for the mm plus?
hi taki, i am new to handhelds so I am coming from a newbie perspective. I really must suggest thinking of some way for new viewers to keep track of "which" handheld is which. Either always keep them in the same order or label them on screen, or refer to them constantly by name instead of "this one".
For me, the best is the rg35xx plus, it has also just gone on sale and has a very large community with it and will increase its possibilities, performance and optimization, most likely in a few months, I think.
If garlic matures on it, I'd prob agree.
It's a shame it does not have analog joysticks... That would have been the dream console
@@NinoJoelr35xxh coming soon
@@Anthony-Soprano I'm probably going with the Anbernic rg353vs.
Has a nicer screen and has analogue joysticks.
To bad the non Android version does not come I white.
But I guess there is always something that makes it inperfect
i feel like the r35xxh is going to make all these other handhelds below 100 euro redundant@@Anthony-Soprano
dang i didnt expect this to help me but it actually did thank you
Thanks for the comparison video.
my decision is R36S.
just the video I was looking for
The MMP has been perfect for me, so far! The build quality, button action, and d-pad are top-notch. I have been enjoying the "step up" shape from the shoulder buttons. It's the smallest! And I really enjoy the limitation of no analog sticks! I can play everything I want to comfortably for this form factor. Thanks for helping me make a decision, Taki!
Agree. I like their shoulder button design.
It's funny that you considered that the software experience is unimportant. Personally, I considered that performance is actual unimportant at this price point. All of these systems aren't going to be good for anything that require more power (N64, PSP, DS, etc.) anyway due to the lack of joysticks (except the R36S) and touchscreen.
And in this form factor, the most important aspect is how good the system is as a pocketable pick-up and play handheld. That's why the Miyoo Mini Plus got so popular. It's because of the Onion OS. It's just quick and easy to pick up and continue playing.
imo, people who are looking for more power should just save their money and buy a more expensive handheld like the Retroid Pocket 3+ or RG505 (or RG405). They will have a much better experience with those devices. Wanting to play more demanding systems at this price point is just asking for headaches and buyer remorse.
Not unimportant, just don't get lost in the rabbit hole.
I didn't get the impression that he considered the software unimportant. He seemed to have a definite preference for Batocera.
This comment is the only right answer for people asking what to buy. Thanks for writing it.
Great video, wish you also included the RGB30 though. It's not exactly the same form factor but it's close and in the same price range-ish.
If I was purchasing one of these to fulfill the needs of an EDC pocketable device, I would go with the Miyoo Mini Plus. It's as tiny as I'd ever want to go, the software is mature and rock solid, there's wifi for RetroAchievements, and it's cheap. There's nothing extraneous that adds to the size or price like the R36S's analog sticks or RG35XX Plus's extra power.
Great video. I hope you make another video with another form factor.
Amazing comparison! Just what I needed. I want the r36s
I have a Miyoo Mini+ and a OLED Steam Deck. Perfect combo.
This is just great.. done check out with 35xx plus
I already own a GG35XX and I'm happy with the PlayStation emulator. I'm waiting for the shipment of R36S 😊
one advantage of the mini plus is the form factor is just compact enough to play one handed for someone with medium size hands. good for rpgs
Fantastic review! ✌🏼😁🎮
R36S HERE and im amazed
I’m waiting for my r36s to arrive. Really excited for it.
How is it
@@Unknown7765f pretty good, buttons aren’t too stiff. Shoulder buttons are a little loud but I expected that. There are some performance issues with N64 but again that was expected. The community around this device seems pretty strong so I’m pleased.
@@JordanRatcliff only want it for my breaks at work and the odd bedtime hour here n there so should do me fine 👊Thanks for the reply
Great review , thanks !
Already have and RP3+, Flip and Odin Lite. Got and MMP in Nintendo colors. Great pocketable device for 16bit on down.
Thanks for the in-depth review! The new RG Plus looks awesome but the Miyoo Mini Plus will be more than capable... Ordered!
I feel like you should have covered how easily these fit in your pocket, I think most people who want a portable emulator care about how easy it is to take this with you. Also it’s worth noting that if you want the most powerful device for portable emulation those tend to come in the horizontal form factor. Not in a vertical one like these.
I have the Miyoo Mini V4. With the new Onion Os 4.3, the screen looks amazing.
I think you are wayyyy underselling the Miyoo Mini Plus. I have all of these devices and tons more but the MMP build quality is easily twice as good as any other. It seriously just feels great to hold. I like its build quality more than my Odin 2, or even my Steam Deck.
I said the MMP shell felt the best, so we agree in that sense. (the shoulder buttons also don't make loud rattling sounds when you use it)
@@TakiUdonyou said its for kids 😂
@@lIlIIllIIllIlIIIIlWell, yeah. Kids are rough with stuff. You don't wanna hand them something that'll fall apart instantly. But I believe he was talking about ergonomics when he said it was good for kids.
so you havent watched an entire video huh@@Caidezes
@lIlIIllIIllIlIIIIl I did. Nice job being conceited, though.
Bought R36s as first retro handheld, having fun with that now. We need more devices like that.
does it supports psp games like assassins creed bloodlines and god of war chains of Olympus?
Santa is bringing a couple Miyoo mini + for my 8 and 10 year old boy, and getting onion is working has been a blast. Cool devices for sure
Nice coverage!
i bought miyoo mini plus for like 46 dollars from ali express in sale and im happy with it, my main games are GBA and SNES, little bit arcade. But if i would choose i would choose 35xx plus now because it has wifi bluetooth and it is the latest thing but it is costly it is like 70 dollars without shipping from ali express, which is expensive .
I'm just waiting for the next actual premium handled in the form factor is the 353v/r36. With something like the hall sticks and chipset of the 405m, maybe even its screen (but not the big chungus form factor of the 405v) or even the beefier chipset from the rp4 pro. I like the small, one hand-able form factor of the 35xx. I want one that's just a bit more powerful but can do the full n64 and dreamcast library at least, but enough power to handle the ps2 rpg's would be awesome too (the rp4 pro is the only one that can handle wild arms 3) and I like the small form factor that can fit in my uniform pants pocket while I wait for a bed at the hospital with a stable patient.
The 35xx plus is tempting, I would like it's ability to upscale some ps1 games like chrono cross (the 35xx can't) but the stock OS just... looks kinda bad.
I don't even really care about price. I want the form factor and am willing to shell out for performance. 353v, better build quality, more horsepower. Gimme that.
I *WAS* in the market for a new device up until this morning, but thanks to a previous video of yours I bought a R36S and now I'm watching this video like "Please say the R36S is the best option, please, please"
You are not alone!
Literally same. Just ordered the R36S last night for like $45 including shipping. Seems like a pretty good deal.
I bought one this morning for £31.94 for the same reason. And honestly I'm gonna be more than happy with the r36s for ps1 and under and my steam deck for anything higher
lol same! Impulse buy. I wanted the sticks for psp
Mine didn't even last two weeks before it stopped charging. return was simple enough at least
R36S is really the best budget handheld I've ever purchased. The ARK OS inside really easy to navigate me through it. Also runs Kingdom Heart smoothly on the PSP which is my all time favorite game. That said, I still love to see more new ones on this budget price in the future.
Honorable mention to the SF2000 for being so damn cheap and still being a decent experience. But, yeah, the R36S is the value champ, for sure. I'm really enjoying playing some old GB/GBC gems I missed out on as a kid.
@@pfroo40SF2000 still struggles even with GBA and SNES afaik so it's No competition here so far I'd say. As soon as there's a proper CFW Out for the SF2000 it will be able to win the title for the best Budget emulator device next to the R36S for sure.
Have you noticed the MAME menu coming on screen when playing MAME games?
Thank you. I ordered RG35XX Plus after watching this video in Korea. 68,890KRW 51.72$
Buen trabajo me ha servido de ayuda, gracias.
I currently am ordering RGXX+ after testing one of my acquaintances own unit because rather than OS or Power, I really choose base on the feel of the controls base on my own preference. I do prefer horizontal handhelds like Powkiddy X55 because it's less crampy but out of all the vertical retrohandhelds that are cheap-ish(below 70 USD), XU10 is my favorite thus far because of the controls. Unfortunately it is Rk3266s. No CFW support currently and I am doubtful there'd be one in the near future.
for the RG35xx+ is the battery indicator giving a proper readout? like the original RG35xx never really indicated properly how much battery was left, is that still an issue or did they fix that?
R36s for me, my first handheld was the SF2000 so this what will be a good step up.
Fucking hell they are all sold out, only took an hour 😢
...so best D-pad is Miyoo mini. cool. thanks for great video
I'm honestly expecting the next wave of handheld emulators to all have sticks like the R36S, I'm slightly confused why the RG35XX doesn't have them, especially since the whole point of these devices is the convenience of being able to play a majority of supported games fully without having to jump extra hoops, wich include having to connect controllers.
A good friend of mine which showed interest in these his whole standpoint was that the fact he was interested in a handheld what would be able to emulate up to N64 if not more and be able to play those games without having to break the bank and having to connect a controller.
Thanks for the comparative analysis, Toki.
Why didn't you ever reviewed the Retroid flip?
Don't have a retail version. I only have prototypes.
My RG35XX+ arrives tomorrow and I'm super excited! Can't wait for the custom firmware's to be released for it!
Me too! I’m disappointed that I couldn’t play Mario Brothers right out of the box.
1 Thing you didn't mention, which noone ever does and is really important to me.
Time between the on button being pressed and being back into game via the latest savestate and how fast does it shutdown.
For this the miyoo mini (and +) running onion is superb because if you're playing and turn it off it makes a savestate, and shuts down in less than 3 seconds and turning on takes 7 second and it boots directly back into game using that save state. For a handheld thats small enough to vanish in your pocket so i can carry permanently on me and use to fill in those little boring gaps in life like bus stops or waiting in line to get a coffee is incredibly important for it if you ask me,
The other point is how fast can you change game to one you were playing b4 or recently and again, with the most recent savestate booted its fantastic too. To go back and forth between 2 games takes less than 2 seconds and for any recent game up for the last 20 odd is 3 to a few seconds as you just open the menu and select which all happens super quick.
I'd really like to know how other handhelds stack up to that :-)
Them color filled buttons you put on are sick. I want those buttons...
Good info thank you for your time
Thanks for this video. I was confused as to which of these to get. I’m totally new to this world. I went with your suggestion and have just ordered the RS36. Can’t wait for it to arrive
Because of you I bought a XX+ 😊 can't wait to try my first retro handheld 🫡
Omg great review thanks :) but the fact that you don't have the same device order when testing them is soooo confusing :P
Just purchased a RG35XX due to the big holiday sale they have. I got it with taxes and shipping for more then 30$ cheaper then the RG35XX Plus.
I hope they can make a feature where you can switch between dpad and analog function on it's dpad for rg35xx plus, like for example you want to play psp games that requires analog then you could use either L2/R2 to switch between dpad mode and analog mode
It is possible. N64 has something like this for the C buttons, so it's just a matter of someone making a hotkey switch.
I’m getting the RG35XX Plus purely to connect to the TV and use a Bluetooth controller to play N64 games. Hope it works well for this!
I'm torn because once I tried the miyoo mini plus buttons something awakened in me, and all of a sudden my retroid pocket 3 plus buttons just aren't good enough anymore. Thing is a lot of other things like the performance or landscape mode and android os of a retroid 3 fit me better.. miyoo also wins on "just pick up and play" front, so much configuration on the retroid. I'm not really sure if there is a landscape device with miyoo plus buttons though...
The Miyoo Mini Flip can't come soon enough. Spec bump, and hopefully MUCH nicer ergonomics too.
This is what I'm waiting for.
I am really happy i snagged a r36s this week on sale
How is it
@@Unknown7765farriving tomorrow. I'll lyk
What if I want 2, what would be the best combination with the RG35XX+? I’m leaning towards R36S but I like the Miyoo aswell
These are cool, but I just hate the vertical setup. Will you make another video like this about horizontal devices?
i like a lot the r36s updated and using samsung evo, i added vice city pc version and its a crazines of joy, then i tried the xx plus and i get a lemon, after some hours it get dead and not even upgrading the sd card went back to life im in the proces of returning it its sad because i starting to like it because dream cast and psp are more playable and the extras like hdmi, bt and wifi
I feel like I NEED
Thank you!
I got a R36s when I ordered a rg35xx from the data frog store on Ali Express. I kept it since I didn't feel like shipping it back out for return and waiting nearly a moth again but god are the buttons awful. Ended up buying a Miyoo Mini Plus a week later for $40 from black Friday deals. Now I'm just waiting for it to arrive and hopefully I get what I ordered this time. Good side about the the r36s though I'll say is the retroarch like experience which I'm used to from the retroid pocket 3 and the screen. The screen outshines my Retroid pocket 3 which came with shitty screen burn in.
Have you tried Taki`s tips to try to make the buttons better? Unscrewing the board a little to improve the dpad and breaking the thing connecting the action buttons to improve them.
@@GustavoFil350 I did but even then they still feel just uncomfortable to use. Most specifically the edges of the dpad beating so sharp.
In that case, you are describing what I was talking about in this video. The Miyoo Mini Plus has the best DPAD from that point of view with the RG35XX Plus behind it. The only way to improve the R36S DPAD further would be if someone did a 3D printed revision for it with smoother edges.
@@TakiUdonHonestly if the dpad were better, I could see myself playing on it for hours. The the othe face buttons feel fine to me.
i'll wait for next year i guess when hopefully the R36S gets a successor with an updated CPU that can bring it over the hump to play sega saturn and more n64 & ps1 games, i wouldn't want to play ps2 xbox GC or even really Dreamcast games on a such a small screen anyway but having a small budget handheld like that with analog controlls for all the psone saturn & n64 games would be nice