This Mini Gameboy is a TON of FUN! (RG Nano Review)

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  • čas přidán 29. 07. 2024
  • FUNKEY S REVIEW: • The FunKey S is TINY a...
    The RG Nano is a super cool teeny tiny itsy bitsy little mini Gameboy, and at first I didn't think I would like it but I ended up having a great time with it!
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    Intro: Captive Portal - Intro For A Nonexisting Video Game
    Outro: RoccoW - Chipho instrumental
    Background Track by Bryan Fletcher
    - CHAPTERS -
    00:00 Well... yeah it's pretty small...
    00:35 This is the RG Nano
    01:57 RG Nano Review
    02:36 The Hardware
    04:48 The System
    06:49 The Gaming Experience
    11:00 Conclusion
    12:31 The End
    #rgnano #anbernic #retrohandheld
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Komentáře • 136

  • @IcebergTech
    @IcebergTech Před rokem +72

    It's actually normal sized, Dweeb just has huge hands.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem +43

      I'M A FREAK! DON'T LOOK AT ME!

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons Před rokem +2

      ​@@TechDweebYes but remember that's what Retro Games are for so we don't have to think about such existential problems like being a small man with giant hands.😂

    • @mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873
      @mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873 Před rokem

      ​@@TechDweeb😂😂😂

    • @davidmacias1270
      @davidmacias1270 Před rokem

      @@TechDweeb🤣

    • @armedready1
      @armedready1 Před rokem +1

      Cue mastubation jokes

  • @user-ty1it5gz4v
    @user-ty1it5gz4v Před rokem +6

    Your videos on these retro-consoles are weirdly cozy. Thanks for the comfort.

  • @iowamv
    @iowamv Před 10 měsíci +4

    Comments fit neatly into two categories: people who do not own them ("that's ridiculous!" and "novelty that clearly won't work"), and then people who actually own one ("I freakin' love this! I play it more than any other device"). Thanks for making a thoughtful review. I've got one on the way.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před 10 měsíci

      Haha ain't that the truth!

  • @warmerspy
    @warmerspy Před rokem +12

    "You are not gonna enjoy spending 40 hours playing through Final Fantasy VII on this..." Is this a challenge?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem +5

      If you still have fingers that work after that, I will tip my hat to you.

    • @warmerspy
      @warmerspy Před rokem +3

      @@TechDweeb If I had a Nano I would take this challenge. But I don't and I personally can't justify getting one. But it is so cool. If you told younger me we could play playstation games on a tiny Gameboy in the future I would have been so excited.

  • @Braddockggb
    @Braddockggb Před rokem +15

    I can't wait to play PS2 games on this.

    • @FezzYousuf
      @FezzYousuf Před měsícem +2

      I would question how can ps2 games run on this tiny device without analog sticks, but hey emulation has come a long way? maybe

    • @UkeofCarl
      @UkeofCarl Před měsícem +2

      @@FezzYousufI think she was joking.

  • @mattedwards1547
    @mattedwards1547 Před rokem +26

    As someone who's been using a 14 inch CRT for the last 30 years (to this very day it's on my RTX 4090 setup) I do believe I'm crazy enough to daily drive this mini ball of coolness. thanks for another awesome video, Dweeb. 😊

  • @slycoopers
    @slycoopers Před 8 měsíci +3

    This reminds me of the old Nintendo Mini Classics from the late 90s… but on steroids. I’m not sure if anyone even remembers those. Thanks for sharing the video!

  • @priscillaquinn9505
    @priscillaquinn9505 Před 5 měsíci

    Can you upgrade the firmware by adding the update to the card by connecting the nano to the computer via usb cord? My pc doesnt recognize the sd card on its own and wants me to format. But i can access the files of the cord via the nano plugged in

  • @hunterdehring4753
    @hunterdehring4753 Před rokem

    I have a questan do you know any hex editors so I can fix my aspect ratio on a game

  • @Pridetoons
    @Pridetoons Před rokem +4

    That intro was gold! 😂

  • @xchelivan
    @xchelivan Před rokem

    Hello, does the RTC work in suspended mode? since in funkeyS you have to reopen the game

  • @AverageDE
    @AverageDE Před rokem +2

    I want. I wish there was a try before you buy option. I have slender xxl hands and eyes that may not be sharp enough.

  • @anitas_tinkershop
    @anitas_tinkershop Před 11 měsíci

    I transferred the files to a Samsung sd but now it justs a glowing black screen, I tried disconnecting/reconnecting the battery just like the threads say to but nothing changed, can anyone help?

  • @arthurdurham
    @arthurdurham Před rokem +3

    Apparently it just runs the Funkey OS as is with a different form factor but without the optimizations

  • @mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873

    Andre the giant could never enjoy this 😢

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem +3

      He was my favourite wrestler from back in the day!

  • @army103
    @army103 Před rokem +1

    What a neat little gadget! If I hadn't just gotten myself a Retroid Pocket 3+ a few months ago, I would definitely have considered grabbing one of these. My nephew just might luck out this Christmas, though...

  • @decisionparalysis7856
    @decisionparalysis7856 Před rokem +6

    Kind of loving that device, would really only use it for gb/gbc. Both of those systems are greatly underrated though, I think they could have afforded to make it slightly larger though.

  • @user-oc9pc9vc7h
    @user-oc9pc9vc7h Před 10 měsíci

    I need help I have powered USB hub I can't boot batocera when I connect my HDD through USB hub but I can boot it when I connect HDD directly with laptop I to connect it through USB hub so that I can connect controller also

  • @nightsquats
    @nightsquats Před 8 měsíci +1

    This or q36, or favorite micro option?

  • @billm970
    @billm970 Před rokem +1

    Hahah, “super secret place” . Great job.

  • @kyfeam
    @kyfeam Před rokem +2

    my old eyes couldnt stare at this tiny screen for to long.. my eyes go blurry for hours afterwards.. still an awesome little handheld..

  • @japanesemickeymouse6694
    @japanesemickeymouse6694 Před rokem +5

    Anbernic must be on next level crack, to go from somthing really cool like the 405M to RG Nano

  • @priscillaquinn9505
    @priscillaquinn9505 Před rokem +1

    Ive had one for a while .. its tough playing anything not on cropped

  • @Opebin
    @Opebin Před rokem +3

    I absolutely love this thing, can't stop playing it, though I get why people have their reservations about the size.
    Been getting tons of time in on Fire Emblem and Pokemon romhacks, FFTA, FF1, and plenty others

  • @davidlhsl
    @davidlhsl Před rokem +7

    It's not for me. I'm happy with the RG280V for the smallest handheld for pocketing on-the-go goodness. One idea that the Nano introduces that does intrigue me is the mp3 player. However, the estimated battery life of only 2.5 hours makes this impractical, which is a shame. Having a small device that doubles as mp3/game device would be cool. Hmmm, wonder if the RG280V with Adam CFW plays mp3?

    • @rockmanfan5104
      @rockmanfan5104 Před rokem +1

      The 280V is so underrated. Everyone wanted the miyoo mini and I just don't get it. The 280V is the best "mini" handheld forsure out of these little devices that play ps1 and lower

    • @ralfuria
      @ralfuria Před měsícem

      I have the classic miyoo mini and the rg280v, the anbernic is much superior in terms of ergonomics for continuous use, it is the perfect machine to play GB/GBC GBA and snes.

  • @zombrosis
    @zombrosis Před 9 měsíci +1

    I have one. I love it.

  • @lloydmilton9808
    @lloydmilton9808 Před rokem +2

    I first learned about your channel a few months ago and this has to be one of my favorite videos so far. At one point, I had to pause the video I was laughing so hard.
    I might see some of these products reviewed on other channels first, but I must say, I am always looking forward to seeing your review for the fun, humorous and honest takes. We may see these products reviewed elsewhere, but where else can we get information about storing the right game system in our prison wallets?
    A few things from this review:
    1. When are we going to get a review of all the tiny TVs, game carts, gameboys and NES devices displayed in this video? Where do I even get cables that small :p
    2. I still might get one of these, but it will likely receive a spot on my display wall vs. taking it around with me. The Miyoo Mini is probably as small of a device that my 50 y/o eyes can actually play and still understand what they are seeing.
    Thanks again for all that you do, TechDweeb!

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem

      Haha thanks buddy! That puts a big ol' smile on this ol' dweebs face 🤓
      1. Check at your local Lego store
      2. Yeah I like it more as a curiosity. I can play GB on it, but I more enjoy it to show to people and just appreciate as an interesting object. Kinda silly but it just makes me happy :)

  • @SykoDaddy74
    @SykoDaddy74 Před rokem +1

    Great Video as always!!! Was wondering where to put the scraped box art for retroFE?

  • @willowtree8250
    @willowtree8250 Před rokem +1

    Oh I’m definitely putting this on my tiny purse incase I get bored in waiting rooms/boring parties

  • @bloodfungus3066
    @bloodfungus3066 Před 9 měsíci

    Dear mr tech dweeb, may i please ask, i have a 256gb sd for funkey os stocked with roms. I would like to make copies of them for an sd i have flashed for the rg nano...how? Is what im getting at sense they r both bootable drives. I cant figure it out with windows or android 🤷‍♂️ any help would b greatly appreciated.

  • @FezzYousuf
    @FezzYousuf Před měsícem

    I ended up getting this device, on sale I do have a trimui smart and anbernics rg35xx h which I honestly have been loving both they are a ton and I saw a review through one of your videos. I just love retro handhelds in general haha you could say I am sort of collector or enthusiast. I was thinking pixel gkp or this one I actually prefer this plus the $37 dollar on Aliexpress couldn't hesitate myself on that offer. Great videos TechDweeb

  • @jlopezdamian83
    @jlopezdamian83 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I want this for RPG games but... should I buy it for that????

  • @anitas_tinkershop
    @anitas_tinkershop Před rokem +1

    Are you able to keyword-search games on it?

  • @MayorofGaming
    @MayorofGaming Před rokem +2

    Not since "The Pale Blue Dot" have we gotten such a breathtaking description of how utterly alone we are in space.

  • @Streetsupra88
    @Streetsupra88 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This, or the RG280V? I want a little throw and go device for quick errands around town

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Very different devices. This is smaller, but the controls are very small and difficult to use for anything other than turn-based RPGs or lightweight games (I have an easy time with it, but I know lots of people don't). The 280v is an older device so the screen isn't as good, but it's much bigger than this and the controls are more like full-sized controls. So it just depends what you need, what is your priority. Both are great devices and you'll probably be happy with either.

  • @u.p.1038
    @u.p.1038 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Make it a 2 button layout without shoulder buttons and a cheaper CPU and this would work perfectly for me as a tiny Gameboy/GBC machine to take everywhere. For everything more graphically advanced the display is just too small. It is too overpowered and therefore too expensive to be useful as the niche device it is.

  • @ivovankenobi8956
    @ivovankenobi8956 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I did a Formation on the SD Card and all was delated. So the nano dont work anymore. Can you help me please 😢✌️

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před 10 měsíci

      I'm sorry I can't, but you can order a replacement SD card from the company.

  • @bellytelevision
    @bellytelevision Před rokem +1

    You're the best, TechDweeb!

  • @PatrickGoodspeed
    @PatrickGoodspeed Před rokem +1

    Nice! And now for something with a 10 inch screen.

  • @frenzis81
    @frenzis81 Před rokem +4

    it's certainly very interesting but I'd have to put it under a microscope to see something! consider that I had problems playing even with the first miyoo mini because the screen was too small and that's why I resold it. Still, a nice object for retrogaming obsessive collectors!!

  • @sm0k3yg
    @sm0k3yg Před rokem +1

    To small for me. I had the miyoo mini, and I loved it, but I gave it to my little brother when I got my rg35xx. It's perfect for my hands and pockets.

  • @_BELMONT_
    @_BELMONT_ Před rokem +1

    im good on the "tiny" tech wave.

  • @pareshsolanki929
    @pareshsolanki929 Před rokem

    Tetris does this have tetris out of the box? Thanks all amazing reviews

  • @Rayanaminge
    @Rayanaminge Před rokem +1

    Dang man, your b-roll keeps getting more and more slick, but I gotta ask... where's your cat? It's been a minute and I'm a little worried about her. I know loosing a kidney can be rough. In any case, I send her my best.
    I think I have to agree on how you feel about the unit, well as much as someone who hasn't even held the nano can. My hands are pretty big, so I'm not sure how comfortable it'd be to play for more than 10 minutes. I have the miyoo mini and i can't play it for more than half an hour. The smallest I can play for long periods is the RG353V. But it's such a neat little thing. plopping it on my backpack, and when someone asks about it, I'm just like, "wanna play it". Thanks for the video, your skills and continued growth never cease to amaze. Keep it up man!

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem

      She's hanging in there. I'll tell her you send your regards.

  • @mickeymickey9914
    @mickeymickey9914 Před rokem +4

    Only good for Gameboy, Gameboy color, game gear, wonderswan, and neo geo pocket color. Those are the only games with fonts big enough you'll be able to read them. Would be an awesome dedicated GBC if it was cheaper than the miyoo mini. Unfortunately for $80 the miyoo is still going to get my money.

  • @rabbi.rahman
    @rabbi.rahman Před 5 měsíci

    Can you use JAVA games or JAR files on this Anbernic RG Nano brother ? @TechDweeb

  • @eglenceli_videolar
    @eglenceli_videolar Před rokem +2

    Liked, then started watching 👐🏻😁

  • @onkelhiphop
    @onkelhiphop Před 3 měsíci

    No l2 r2 😢

  • @wizzel22
    @wizzel22 Před rokem +1

    Like my Nano. Rebuilt my own 64GB card, updated the Firmware, removed the clock and silenced RetroFE (Theme RetroRoomCovers).
    Need to find out how to run ports. No luck, tried everything.
    Nice Video, Dweeb.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem

      How did you remove the clock?

    • @wizzel22
      @wizzel22 Před rokem

      @@TechDweeb You need to delete the folder "clock" on the device itself. It's in some usr/.local/shared folder? Don't remember right now, but there are 2 methods. You can google the details.

  • @nadiaezzarhouni300
    @nadiaezzarhouni300 Před rokem +5

    I think those handhelds are quite expensive for the performance, I think a renewed pixel 7 from Amazon for 200 bucks is a great value for pricing and performance, which handheld for 200 dollars can do Nintendo switch emulation and high end gaming and emulation, anyway everyone has his own opinion 😅

    • @chase966
      @chase966 Před rokem +3

      I absolutely cannot stand gaming on a touch screen. It feels absolutely wrong and I can only really do it with simple games like temple run. I need buttons, it’s like half the gaming experience

  • @leelee7334
    @leelee7334 Před rokem +2

    I think the Powkiddy a66 is more impressive and actually playable.

  • @HeisenberggWhite
    @HeisenberggWhite Před 25 dny

    Tiny tony hawk convinced me

  • @japanesemickeymouse6694
    @japanesemickeymouse6694 Před rokem +1

    I found a HP Desktop AMD Athlon PC on the curbs nerds and yes it works

  • @TheMagnificentGman
    @TheMagnificentGman Před 8 měsíci +1

    You need to strap binoculars to your face to play this. I love it.

  • @desperatedan3985
    @desperatedan3985 Před rokem +1

    Do games come pre-loaded?

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem +1

      Yup

    • @desperatedan3985
      @desperatedan3985 Před rokem

      @@TechDweebCheers👌

    • @desperatedan3985
      @desperatedan3985 Před rokem

      “Help” I live in the UK and at present been informed by a couple of companies that this machine does not come pre-loaded, hope u can help “Boss”🤞🏼

  • @Retro_Gordon
    @Retro_Gordon Před rokem +1

    Nice video

  • @LogosGaming
    @LogosGaming Před rokem

    wish to see people play contra hard corps on that lol

  • @nomanshigh3058
    @nomanshigh3058 Před rokem +1

    I love mine! Finished a ton of games on it already. Klayman Neverhood and heart of darkness were awesome fun. Working my way through the Mario Land games now. So it's ultimate use has been pass and play games like worms or war hogs. Show me another console drunk people can safely toss around like a lighter. You can't. All the others are plastic rubbish.

  • @1996starter
    @1996starter Před rokem

    i see u r into DnD can u help me get into it

  • @jasonshiers5771
    @jasonshiers5771 Před rokem +1

    I’ve got sausage fingers so no good to me , pretty cool device regardless

  • @thethelostboys1
    @thethelostboys1 Před rokem +1

    If this was a plastic build, it might actually make it into prisons. Especially clear. That’s actually easy as clear electronics are generally allowed in some low security prisons.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem

      Neat. I just learned something 🧐

  • @axelgear666
    @axelgear666 Před rokem +1

    Naw, stuck with the rg280v

  • @steventravers3615
    @steventravers3615 Před rokem +3

    I want to watch all of the Lord of the Rings movies on this.

  • @Cyko..
    @Cyko.. Před rokem +1

    I have a fondness for very small things...

  • @TheMysteryDriver
    @TheMysteryDriver Před rokem +4

    Costs too much for what it is

  • @rometherevenant8749
    @rometherevenant8749 Před rokem +2

    The Derek Zoolander handheld.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem +1

      What is this!? A handheld for ANTS?!?

    • @rometherevenant8749
      @rometherevenant8749 Před rokem

      @@TechDweeb How do you expect the kids to game, if they cant even fit inside the handheld?

  • @arunca190
    @arunca190 Před rokem +1

    Not related but I always thought you had a Paul Reubens (Peewee) vibe. Are you a fan? Love you’re work and I am on the fence on the Nano. I have a RG353VS but I want a Nano. I don’t need it. But I WANT IT! 😅😂

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem +1

      Haha I take that as a compliment. I love Peewee when I was a kid!

    • @arunca190
      @arunca190 Před rokem

      @@TechDweeb You def should. Intended compliment. That guy was creative in making this unique universe and that’s how I see your channel. RIP Paul Reubens

  • @valentine_puppy
    @valentine_puppy Před rokem +1

    I'd rather exist in a timeline where we have Sega things and I can actually buy things.
    I don't just mean official Sega things, I am talking about things like this. As a reminder,
    95% of all Chinese made handhelds are Nintendo themed or styled.
    3% is actually Sony styled and 1% is some Tamagotchi styled thing and -1% plus are Sega
    Styled. I'm A Sega fan. When .... When will my day and people like me, when will our day
    come with not just one but multitudes of things for us to play. I want to live in that timeline, that world.

  • @Raging_Red_Bulls
    @Raging_Red_Bulls Před rokem +1

    That mf too small imma get the retro pocket 2S 😂

  • @insu_red
    @insu_red Před rokem +2

    POWKITTY!

  • @LogosGaming
    @LogosGaming Před rokem +1

    that is so small, idk why people dig it, anyway wish that processor was on my V90, those .pbp files omg. Really diging v90 it is black so looks bigger

  • @crystal_is_cozy
    @crystal_is_cozy Před rokem +1

    Tiny!!

  • @igeljaeger
    @igeljaeger Před 5 měsíci

    GKD Pixel basically replaced this by just having a screen ratio that works with GBA

  • @anthonym6119
    @anthonym6119 Před rokem +1

    Way too small it would hurt my eyes to play long term

  • @bryndaldwyre3099
    @bryndaldwyre3099 Před rokem +1

    No good for someone like me with banana fingers and bad eyesight but I can see that it'd be great for kids with smaller hands etc.

  • @GigaWiiU64
    @GigaWiiU64 Před rokem +1

    Miyoo Mini taps foot repeatedly with it's arms crossed

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem

      The Miyoo Mini left us, like my dad who just went out for some smokes. We're ready to welcome it back with open arms if it can pull its life together.

  • @SNKev411
    @SNKev411 Před rokem +4

    Yes, I was looking forward to some techdweeb videos

  • @RetroSamuraiX
    @RetroSamuraiX Před rokem +1

    Not Smaller than my homie p

  • @swinoob616
    @swinoob616 Před rokem +2

    tiny screen, tiny buttons, tiny battery, huge price, huge NO! Big fail Anbernic.

  • @JWG.LLC_The_Artist
    @JWG.LLC_The_Artist Před rokem +3

    Skipping unless they drop DMG color scheme

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem +2

      I'm so with ya. That'd elevate this from "that's kinda neat" to "shut up and take my money!"

  • @cranmoot3811
    @cranmoot3811 Před rokem +2

    fun video td... some good jokes, clever stuff. smuggling into prison... lol didnt see that comig maybe thats the targeted demographic. really thinking about this one.

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem

      It's fun as a keychain or a pocket oddity, and you can sorta game on it which is neat, but it's not something you'll sink hundreds of hours into. But even as a curious object it's fun to have and show people.

  • @adamkane7513
    @adamkane7513 Před rokem +3

    What a shame Anbernic didn't try to make a metal Miyoo Mini clone instead of this tiny Funkey copy.
    Too small a screen for my eyes, too tiny to fit my large Man's hands.

  • @Moes_Prep_and_Tech
    @Moes_Prep_and_Tech Před rokem +1

    If Anbernic Made a Horizonal Version of this I would tell them to shut up and take my money, lol

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před rokem +2

      Oooh I didn't know I wanted that until you said it

    • @Moes_Prep_and_Tech
      @Moes_Prep_and_Tech Před rokem

      @@TechDweeb I've seen a device like that before same OS but it's not made by Anbernic. I think Retro Game Corps did a video on it. Im a fan of Anbernic So I'll wait. And To be honest. I ordered an android watch last year That was just like this. I mean you can make phone calls directly from it. I hooked it up to a tiny 8bitdo controller. it was Awesome

    • @Moes_Prep_and_Tech
      @Moes_Prep_and_Tech Před rokem

      @@TechDweeb I just looked it up it's the PowKiddy q36 mini, same size screen different form factor, Powkiddy is hit or miss from me

    • @leelee7334
      @leelee7334 Před rokem

      @@Moes_Prep_and_Techtrimui model s

  • @ogrejd
    @ogrejd Před rokem +1

    Looks very hand-crampy and squinty.

  • @digitizer3627
    @digitizer3627 Před rokem +1

    No thank you. Too small for me😢

  • @Agumon5
    @Agumon5 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I'm pretty sure he doesn't have 1251 apples on level 1, Dweeb >_>

    • @TechDweeb
      @TechDweeb  Před 11 měsíci

      But how do we KNOW!?!

    • @Agumon5
      @Agumon5 Před 11 měsíci

      @@TechDweeb Schrodinger's Apple. ☠️