Anbernic RG40XX H: Big Screen!
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- The new Anbernic RG40XX H is mostly more of the same: same H700 chip, same form factor, same software experience. But it also has some subtle improvements, like a 4-inch 4:3 display, stacked triggers, and RGB lighting. So let's take a deep-dive look at this handheld and see if it'll be a good option for you.
Final review: • Anbernic RG40XX H Revi...
Purchase links:
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Anbernic direct: tinyurl.com/RG40XXH
RG*XX Family Starter Guide: • Anbernic RG35XX Family...
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:37 unboxing and impressions
03:40 I/O and shoulders
07:45 d-pad, sticks, and face buttons
13:36 size and weight comparisons
16:34 screen discussion
18:29 stock OS and custom firmware
21:33 Anbernic's "Portgate"
25:59 gameplay testing
30:27 heat and teardown
31:50 summary (likes and dislikes)
35:59 conclusion
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#Anbernic #RG35XX #emulation #RG40XXH - Hry
Quick update: the device will retail for $70 USD + shipping, and will be $65 for the first three days of the pre-sale period, which starts 12 July 2024 at 3am PST.
Purchase links (not for sale yet!):
AliExpress: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmD5Dph
Anbernic direct: tinyurl.com/RG40XXH
The Anbernic link don't work!
And Aliexpress writes "Sorry, this item is no longer available!"
@@BASSstarlet the device goes on sale on July 12th, until then it will appear unavailable.
moar liek $69 amirite
@@omegamanGXEu nawt rongz
@RetroGameCorps hey Russ. Are the B,A,Y,X buttons the same size as the 405V? Specifically could you put the black buttons from your blue 40XX on your wood grain 405V and the rainbow buttons from your wood grain 405V on your blue 40XX?
My wife comes in the room while watching this “your not buying another gameboy so think again”
It’s not a game boy so you’re all good!
Yeah man…me too 😅
"...and you're NOT gonna play them Pokey-Man games anymore!" 😄
Why not?
Imagine marrying someone to be your mother.
I wasn't finished my snack and drink from the previous Anbernic release video.
Anbernic will make me fat, mark my words.
Lmaooo
😂😂😂
This is very funny 😂
bro speaks the truth...
Russ: "Hi Anbernic, I finished my review of your latest model the RG40XXH I have some feedback I want to share..."
Anbernic: "Huuh! 40XX mmmm... oh that old thing, what its been like a 2 days now, its old. We already got another 10 units in pre-production and 5 in final molding, and another 3 ready for shipping next week"
I opened up CZcams and saw this video in my feed and my out-loud words to anyone listening were literally “Another one?!??”
So I grabbed some popcorn and Dr Pepper and cranked up the video. 😂
Plus another 25 previous units with updated firmware going out to retailers...went out to retailers as I said this.
It’s great that kids have a lot of ways to emulate so many generations of games for a relative low price. But for the rest of us… do you end up getting addicted to buying a lot of different machines or at this point you just get the original hardware and mod it?
@@albertopeixotoYes and yes.
That is soooo true. I just bought the 35xx H. Was searching for one for a friend. Like 1000 other models are out as wel
As a person who hasn't "gamed" in decades, and had never owned a handheld console, I got the 35xxH just yesterday after watching this guy's channel couple weeks ago. I got it as a gift (wink) for my kid for his b'day.
This guy's channel is very addictive and I might have to buy a few more retro handhelds with the money I didn't get to spend in my younger yrs!
Thats exactly the reason for Anbernic’s existence. This year I finished a couple of Nintendo games I could not play back then
Do ittt. I capped it at 2, Anbernic R35Vwhatever the hell it's called and a Rog Ally. But if I didn't have a gaming laptop + Xbox etc etc 😄 it's fun for sure to get more 🤓
They're great plus if you get another one you can multiplayer with your kid. Also look up the MUOS custom firmware as its on the cusp of being strictly superior to the stock os, with many more improvements to come
Your G*d given right, bro!
Literally opened youtube thinking "I wonder if Russ has a new one." And boom the man always delivers.
To be fair, they also told you the light bleed on the RG Cube was fixed and then still shipped the units.
I’d strongly suggest taking a verify first approach when discussing anything regarding Anbernic’s promises.
Sorry I sneezed and missed the announcement for this one, thanks for catching me up
Your reviews are insane, I just want to say that I really appreciate your work
Yay! 🎉 I just now realised that you got much higher resolutions since 2 weeks back. Thank you so much for this! Appreciated! 👏
...and yes. A big Thank you! ..from a long term fan here!
He's lagging behind because of his travels. There's at least 10 new handhelds for him to review
I can't live without Russ videos, is part of my life now. Is consuming all!
He probably got back from vacation to find a pallet full of Anbernic devices in the driveway!
Lol
I really wish Anbernic had put the square Anbernic Cube display in this model, then this 4:3 screen in the Cube for all the better consoles that it can play.
The more I think about it, the more I agree with you. That console is probably coming next.
My thoughts exactly
Damnit just bought a 35xxh and love it. This one looks even better, now I need to buy this one too haha
lol. don't.
At the end of the year there will probably be another one with a better CPU or just better screen and components. Wait a little.
Just enjoy it, dude.
I love the 35xxh and literally just got the 28xx in the mail yesterday because of an AliExpress sale. Driving me nuts because I love the RG Cube but hate the 1x1 screen. This is like that but with a better screen size. Thank goodness it doesn’t have the Cube’s processor or I’d be applying for a loan at this point!
this is what they want us to do lol maybe if you can still return it.
Old people that play old games have bad eye sight. Bigger screen is welcome. I think there is a market for even larger 4:3 screen devices.
Love that shirt!! Retro handhelds don't make me fitter, but definitely happier
Got the 35XXH a few months ago. After using it I wished the screen was a little bigger lol
Thankfully, they're so affordable that for those of us with a little bit of means, we can play Goldilocks until we find the one we like, and figure out ways to gift it to a deserving friend or relative who was really into retro games.
After I purchased the RG35XX Plus, I gave my original RG35XX to my childhood friend (from 1st grade!) with whom I used to play lots of games from Intellivision, NES, SNES, GB, N64, GBA, VirtualBoy, and GameCube games with growing up.
A lot of happiness comes from being able to do that.
@robhulson
You are a great character, but I couldn't do so. Too much of a collector. Also I have no friends or relatives who are into retro gaming... so I keep mine for the foreseeable future. 🤷😁
@@robhulson now I wanna be your friend!
@@robhulsonExactly my plan! My 35xx H will go to my brother and I’m 100% getting this 40xx H
@@clausjahnel5379 Yeah keeping all of mine in case of a apocalypse like event i will always be able to play games.
Every week, another one. Can you keep the pace with reviews Russ? 😂😂. And now I grabbed a cup of coffee and let's watch.
He's lagging behind because of his travels. There's at least 10 new handhelds for him to review hahaha
Bummed there isn’t a transparent model, I can’t resist that late 90s plastic aesthetic 😂
Me too, I Have to agree.
wait a few days for a new model
I keep hoping for more greens, bonus for hot pink accents on green. Come on China, sell me a Wicked handheld before the movie drops at the end of November
I imagine it’s because of the RGB. RGB lights rarely look great on transparent devices, especially when what they’ve made visible is diffused.
Personally I don’t care for RGB lights around my sticks, but it does look nice in promo shots, and it’s another feature they can slap on the AliExpress listing
Nah those are the worst possible style. Even my Odin 2 pro is black because none of the other colors except white look anything close to good
Russ, it has been such a delight to watch your content grow! I started 3 years ago with your super Console X and X Pro videos and your Retroid Pocket 2 reviews. As usual, fantastic review yet again. (And yes I still play the Super Console X Pro from time to time! 😂
Finally an affordable 4-inch screen device, was about time!
For old re fans it's usually the other way around - if it fails the contra test = easier to play and turn. I noticed that playing re1,2,3 and silent hill on anbernic devices is MUCH easier on my thumb than trying to run and turn on miyoo mini/stream deck. Those diagonals can take excessive force sometimes, especially on steam deck
Me too. I like it when diagonals are easier.
Same
Agreed
I think anbernic should make a feature where you can order the devices but with different analog sticks like having Japanese PS1 analog stick instead of having the same Nintendo switch joycon analog stick for the 4728438th time.
Just noticed how good the new cameras look, not sure when this transition was made but I can really tell in the parts showing you talking that the quality is improved.
What timing! 💚 I was just wondering about this one!
I think you might have sold me on it, though, I have mixed feelings on those sticks as well.. 💚
I’m strangely so excited for this one
Thanks for the video
I upgrade my RG35XX-H for an Ayn Odin 2.
So many anbernic devices it does get kinda dizzying to buy but i do love the commitment to reviewing all of these.
Really cool to see! Seeing everyone recording 35x footage claw gripping the device it just didn't seem so comfortable to play for longer than 15 minutes, but this may actually be the one. Would love to see your review part two 😊
Anbernic is killing it with this line, the same chipset but in almost any form factor you want and the shared custom firmware prograss across the board, however I wish they used a slightly more powerful chip and better analogs. These are able to run n64 and Dreamcast fairly well, but there are still issues and coupled with the cardinal snapping and dead zone on the sticks, it makes these devices pretty much capled at PS1 and below, and there are just so many devices that can already do that. I switched from the 35xx to the 405m and Mario 64 went from so frustrating that I thought the controls had just aged terribly on the 35xx, to getting all 120 stars on the 405m.
Whos care? More power just pay more. Thats all😊
@@ktheitguyOr pay the same $65-ish and get the superior RGB10MAX3 (non-pro). I do think the RG40XX-H will sell well once it drops below $50 since the $55 Trimui Smart Pro has a slightly stronger chipset, Vulcan support, and larger 720p widescreen.
Just want to add one bit of perspective here: another controller that flat out fails the Contra test is the NES controller. It's a bit more nuanced, you do have to press hard on the corner of the D-PAD, simply rocking left and right gently won't throw a diagonal. But if you're trying, you can easily do it with thumb on the down arrow.
Do you have this device? I could really use a Contra player perspective. My favorite game and not the only one where accidental diagonals make a game utterly unplayable.
Is this one good enough to play contra?
Waiting for this, awesome work russ, love your videos
I saw the Sailor Moon game at the 1:00 mark and it made me so happy. I really appreciate the variety of games you showcase and the fact that you got the name right.
i own a small anbgernic 355h and a steam deck... i dont want to buy another one, but this man makes videos in a way is always relaxing to watch, only came to see the perfomance and end up watching the whole video! XD
My old eyes are excited for this one
Wait a few hours, anbernic will probably release another device by then
i like the format,i hope they made one more powerful :P
I love these videos so much - literally so high quality every time
Russ: "Thank goodness, that Anbernic RG40XX video is finally finished. Finally making good progress! Yaay meee!!" 😮
(5 minutes later- 3 more Anbernic boxes hit the doorstep) 😂
I could see Bob Wulff using that as a gag in one of his videos.
I was watching you while cooking, and I think I rewinded so much that I gave you 2-2.5x the normal watch time of the vid. 😄
Amazing video btw, Russ. ❤️
love your vids brotha!
Thanks for a another quality review!
I'd fully support the concept of a "This week/month/year in Retro Handhelds" news type video, I had no clue any of what you mentioned was going on with these devices!
(Also it was nice to meet you at TooManyGames, I was the one who was struggling to run DS on his RG35XXSP.)
Love the design and button layout. Wish it had a 960x720 4" screen and that they kept the specs from the 405M or went with the specs from the 556/cube. Dual boot would be nice and a 4,000-5,000 battery. It would be nice if Anbernic made a new device with the screen from the KTR1 and the 556/cube specs. Time to grab a snack and a drink and watch my favorite reviewer do his thing!
The specs from the 405m!? What would be the difference then? That it is not metal? And they will sell it for 70 bucks? Hahaha.
Give it 5-10 days, I'm sure it'll be along soon
My Retroid Pocket 3 Flip still blows this thing away!!
ofc....really nice console! i have the sports red
Thanks for what you do! Your videos make the world a better place :)
anbernic made a non rattling handheld , the stars finally alined
This is nice. My 35xx screen is honestly a bit too small for my olde eyes.
Almost there, if it had a 4:3, 5” display it would be perfect for me.
Oh sure. I’m in for one. Might as well complete the set!
Amazing device, will be buying soon as it comes to sale!
Idk if I am alone in this but I immediately get less excited by these when it has the same chip that is in their micro handheld (the Zazzbitty).
I love the sp and the cube but this just feels too similar to many others.
I will wait a week for Anbernic to announce something crazy like a vertical handheld to get excited.
We really need more options in the 3:2 aspect ratio. This would be the perfect spot between 4:3 and 16:9 games.
Those were the first wave, just go back to them...
@@albertosaldivar2934 Since they were the first wave the build quality is lower and the performance isnt as good. And again, there are simply less to choose from.
@@JohnSmith-jg5qd I think the best one is the KT R1, also it is the last one. Honestly for me the rg35xxSP should be 3:2 to look like an actual gba.
This got me hyped another great video as always then as I’m watching I remembered I’m waiting for my Odin 2 mini to ship so yeah I’m good on this one 😅
I just got my RG35XX H a couple weeks ago… I think, for me, it comes down to this: when I first beheld my purple 35XXH, I immediately fell in love with it. I think I audibly “squee”’d. It’s such a blast from the past, and I had a ton of fun playing “A Link to the Past” on it.
I’m not seeing that nostalgic factor with the 40XX H… sure, the bigger screen is a plus, and the ergonomics. But it doesn’t have that “squee”ability. And if I want a bigger, more comfortable screen, well, I already have my Odin 2.
Maybe it’s copium, but I think I’m good with what I’ve got for now.
THE SHIRT THO!
Love RadioHead
Basically "TriMui smart pro" but 4:3 aspect ratio.
I already have the RG35xxH and it fits nicely in my bag even with the hard case. I always wanted a bigger screen and more power because I was using the Powkiddy V90 before and it just can't handle some of my favourite arcade titles. That's the main reason why I got the RG35xxH. I was also eyeing for the Powkiddy RGB30 but I heard there is a charging problem. The cube is nice but I don't need something with that much power because I just play arcade and maybe some DS games. This RG40xxH Is perfect! Thanks for the info in this video.
AHHHHHHH!!!!
I'M SOOOO EXCITED FOR THIS
I like my Bedazzle very much, thank you.
What model is out tomorrow
The same but with a 720p resolution screen 🤣
They need to keep using that gorgeous blue!
Glad you are doing tear downs again!
I'm still hopeful that you'll complete the highway stage of Megaman X someday, Russ.
There are more stages than that one??!
@@RetroGameCorps Lol. Thanks again for these videos Russ. 🙂
Nice vid, and cool device. Only comment i have is i dont understand why youtubers feel the need to say these manufacturers are "shady" for including roms, while also making guides for how people can add their own roms and bios with guidance to google for them. If anbernic or powkiddy want to include roms, thats their legal risk to take. It just seems weird to judge them morally when like 99.99% of the community is adding roms or bios that they didnt dump themselves, nor do they even own the originals. It's obviously a legal issue but i cant call them shady when i'm getting roms from the same sources they likely did. Portmaster ports are a tiny bit different since people do often get the legit files from a steam copy they purchased, but i see tons of community members searching for pirated dumps of those files too, so they often just buy the game out of impatience and having no other choice as opposed to trying to be ethical.
Would love to see regularly updated vids of best handhelds for emulating each tier of console
Literally bought a 35XXH yesterday, it hasn't even arrived yet, and then I see this. Oh well, I wanted it for a trip I'm taking next week to give me something to do while flying.
Drop everything. Retro Game Corps uploaded
I dropped my snack and drink
anbernic also said that the retail units of the cube wouldnt have the light bleed issues either and we saw how that turned out. dont claim its a solved issue untill we know for sure they are bothering to remove the ports for real.
“4 inches is just about perfect”. You and me both Russ
This actually looks gorgeous.
Great video! totally unrelated but I saw you were wearing an Operation Ivy shirt in the last NerdNestPodcast video and I just wanted to say thats really freakin cool! Such an obscure band to see represented. I'm far too young to have ever seen them live but I have seen Rancid (Who they sorta became) a few times and every now and then Green Day will play the Operation Ivy song Knowledge at their shows. Anyway I just think its awesome to see! Much respect from Oxford UK my man.
If they were not preloaded with games, people won’t be buying these as much. One of the features of Anbernic is that their devices come ready to play.
They steal code! And roms! This is BAD!!!!
I love that we can count on Russ to give us the best possible device experience and feedback 😊 Especially because it was so quiet around that device.
Also some Feedback: It would be awesome if you could post more about device releases/teasers via your channel as well (cause you are the primary source about handheld devices for most of us 🙂🙌 and we love getting the infos from you paired with your opinions)
With all the snacks and drinks I’m grabbing I’m going to put on some more weight 😂 awesome videos Russ keep em coming
It's been a few weeks since the last Anbernic device review, so it's time for a new one. Lol
RG40XX comes with 4.0 inch screen and dual RGB lightning, but the console comes with a 3200mAh battery. Makes no sense, it should have been at least 3500mAh. I don't see 6 hours of lifetime no this thing, maybe 5 h. We can assume the RG35XX Plus, H and SP can easily last 7 hours due to 3.5 inch screens and no rgb lights.
Well, I was hyped for this release, but the details of the device and the recent problems made me closer to trimui than before. Got mine rg35xx h today and it came with drift right out of the box.
I'm really liking this model. I don't need it at all but that won't stop me from buying one. Lol, great vid - thanks!
Next step for Anbernic is to add a survey to their official webpage.
Desired systems?
Screen size?
Aspect ratio?
Operating system?
And provide a device given the answers 😅
405m board in this form factor ... Would bethe winner
And it will be produced before you hit the "Submit" button :)
Why do I get a feeling that there will be a plus model for this, something like a more powerful chipset and/or a bit larger battery.
I have a similar concern. I want a 4:3 4" screen, but it's not urgent, and knowing Anbernic, I feel like I should wait quietly for a few months to see what else they churn out.
Just ordered the black version.. 4" screen and perfect aspect ratio for retro games.. yes please!
Thank you for the shake test! Bummer about the loud shoulder buttons and heat issue tho. Been waiting on a bigger screen (honestly don’t know how people can put up w smaller screens than this), but these flaws are deal breakers.
If they really release a new one every 3-4 weeks maybe you can tell them to bring out an N64 inspired one with 6 button style like the ARC D. 😁I think that’s what’s currently missing from their lineup.
Ooooh snap great idea
How are they still not getting the d-pad right? This is ridiculous.
FINALLY they put an HDMI Out on a H700 device. That was exactly what I've been waiting for to pull the trigger on one of these things!
Amazing videos you make. i love it. you are amazing. i wish if you can make family pocket devices review,, i can feel what they promise in that price its worth. actually they they are very good. but dont know the key pads are good. but still its doable .
I believe you mean the flipzizle, bizazzle, zazzbitty and zazbizzle…..
Amazing you remembered them all, haha.
@@AkaiSuzume I had just watched the video.
would this be the Zazzbiggy?
@@brandongoede5907 it might rabbit, it might…..
It's ewaste at this point
Always has been
i really like it, and seriously consider making it my first gaming hand held. I would rather have something like an Odin 2 or Pocket 4 , but since i don't know how much/little i will end up using it , the RG40XX seems like a good device to test the waters with .
If all else fails , i can just hook it up to the TV and a Hori Fight Stick mini and use it as a console for arcade games from my childhood
Great vid!
Too bad it doesn't have more performance than the RG35XX H....
Why couldn't this have the 1:1 screen?
I'm very interested in a higher quality Rgb30, but not for the $150 price of the Cube. If the 40XXH were 1:1, that would really differentiate it from the 35XXH and fill a need. As is, this seems like a device without a need.
Can't wait for the RG40XXSP tomorrow.
Always interesting how similar most of these devices are. I got my RG405V a few months ago and I think until something releases that vastly outperforms it for a similar price, I'll stick to my "chunky gameboy" as I like to call it. Still I enjoy watching these videos, thanks for your thourough breakdowns of these. :D
Yes, these cheaper devices are a significant downgrade from your RG405V. Your next step-up is something like the RP4/Pro with accessory grip. The best sub $80 device today is the RGB10MAX3 (non-pro) IMHO.
would be funny to see this guy's retention statistics on youtube. we could see how many people actually pause when prompted to "grab a snack and drink"
You have to stop promoting these Anbernic devices Russ. Anbernic have no support for the community and provides no source code for the kernel or U-Boot which is illegal and against the GPL. People need to be made aware of these activities. You should probably do a video on that... That's more informative...
This is crazy, i'm going to do some research.
Anbernic helps pay the bills so I don't see why he should stop, his job is to review and that is what he does.....
Yes Anbernic pumps these devices out like nobody's business but it's up to you as the consumer to stop buying....
@@viruscure4677 i have never brought an Anbernic device so I'm doing my bit. I don't see how `paying the bills` should be an excuse to not outline the illegal activities of this handheld supplier. Money motivations doesn't make it ok. Anbernic benefits from the software and doesn't contribute back which can be easily done with little financial impact to them. It doesn't make sense as they would benefit from more software providers supporting these devices.
Always love the videos and wonderful insights on retro gaming but the righteousness of the shirt brought me to comment. Great album great band. Oh and eh a new mid anbernic back to the vid...😂
My concern will be battery. Looking forward to the final review.
I dont intend to bring negativity, sometimes theres stuff you need, sometimes you feel the need to buy stuff but in reality you dont need. Instead of buying the same thing in 5 different sizes, turn around and buy your wife something pretty, or something needeed in the house.
I liked better when you made the videos by your window with a sunny background, and not in a depressing dark room
Man I really appreciate the discussion about integer scaling and the caveats to the SNES not scaling that great, even though this is a 4:3 device. If I could have my way I'd love a 5 inch hi density 1:1 from ambernic, like 1080x1080 or something wild like that.
This really reminds me of my trimui pro. The rgb around the sticks, stacked triggers, the overall shape but with just a slightly narrower screen. Honestly i would've picked this up over the trimui if it has released sooner