Which T618 Handheld is Good for You? (RG405M/RP3+/RG505)
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- In this video, I'm making a quick comparison between these T618 handhelds: Anbernic RG405M, Retroid Pocket 3+ (RP3+), and Anbernic RG505.
All these handhelds are good. They are Android-based, with 4+128GB, have the Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset (playing up to PS2 and GameCube), premium build quality, and cost around $150. So, it comes down to your personal preference (in terms of size, design, build material, features…etc.).
The RG405M is the smallest of the bunch, having a 4.0 inch IPS screen with the lowest resolution (640 x 480 pixels), which makes it more pocketable and portable, has in-line shoulder buttons, hall sensor analogue sticks, a premium metal shell (alloy aluminum), a 4500 mAh battery, and costs $155.
The RP3+ is in the middle when it comes to size (pocketable factor). It has more color options, a mini-HDMI out, stalked shoulder buttons, a 4.7-inch LCD screen with the highest resolution (1334 x 750 pixels), a 4500 mAh battery, and costs $135.
The RG505 is the biggest of the bunch with a 5.0 inch OLED screen (960 x 544 pixels), has in-line shoulder buttons, hall sensor analogue sticks, the biggest battery (5000 mAh), and costs $130.
Buying the RG405M from Anbernic: anbernic.com/p...
Buying the RP3+ from Retroid: www.goretroid....
Buying the RG505 from Anbernic: anbernic.com/p...
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Waiting on my 405M to arrive, picked it coz the black on black and finish looks 🔥more premium and sleek compared to the others with this chip.
Absolutely, the premium build quality and compact size makes the 45M an awesome device! 😉
By the time its delivered Anbernic might throw out something that plays PS3 😂
@@user-eg9sx3oo9u 😂😂
Picked out the 405 for that 4:3 aspect ratio and some select GameCube games. If I get anything more high end, I’ll jump all the way up to a steam deck oled 🙌 thanks for the help deciding
My pleasure, I totally agree with you, the 4:30 aspect ratio looks great on retro systems, I also use my Odin 2 or Steam Deck for PS2/GC/Wii emulation. 😉
I have a question. I have both rg405m and RP3 +. I play a lot games for platform with 4:3 screen format, in this point the rg405m screen is bigger than the RP3 + and for so is better to play those games in the rg405m. But what about the 505, is the screen bigger that the 405m for 4:3 format?
In terms of screen size, the 505 has the biggest screen (5.0''), then comes the RP3+ (4.7''), then comes the 405M (4.0''). However, only the 405M has a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is the best for retro systems, whereas the 505 and the RP3+ have both 16:9 aspect ratio, which is great for PSP games. 😉
Hi, I’m going to buy a handheld for my son’s birthday and I want the anbernic handheld that plays the absolute most amount of games ie. biggest game libraries, most emulators, and if it has google play etc. Which one would I buy? Thank you in advance!
Sure, all these 3 handhelds have the same chipset (performance) but the RP3+ is the only one that doesn't come with pre-installed games (micro-SD card). Since you're getting this for your son, it's better to get the RG505, it looks exactly like a Nintendo Switch (almost same size), has the biggest screen OLED screen (5.0''), biggest battery (5000 mAh), and you can order it with pre-installed games (micro-SD card) in case you don't want to work on it (get your own micro-SD card, download the games, configure the emulators...etc). 😉
Thanks for responding in such a timely manner! Last question, is the 505 a better option than the 556?
@@MrsNunswife You're welcome. I don't think so, the 505 has the T618 chipset, whereas the 556 has the T820 chipset, which makes it more powerful than the 505 (better PS2/GC/Wii performance). It also has a bigger screen (5.5'') and a bigger battery (5500 mAh).So, I guess your son will have more fun with the 556. 😉
@@ironcladcobra copy that!
Which do you think is the best for playing Android premium games?
All are great as they all have the same chipset (performance), it comes down to your preferences (size, build material, controllers...etc.) 😉
Where is the 405v?
Unfortunately, I don't have a 405V... 😉
I’m looking to get a handheld for playing some of the original twisted metals 1-4 and was wondering if these would work? I also really want to get Pokémon games from Game boy to DS or even 3ds if possible.
Well, the T618 chipset on these devices plays up to PS1/PSP/Dreamcast/N64/NDS really well. Anything higher than that (PS2/GC/Wii3DS) is hit and miss (the easy/2D titles are playable). 😉
@@ironcladcobra awesome, is there anything that plays all those and then Wii/3DS games?
@@Luckyducky13 Yes, the Odin 2, it's an emulation beast! You can check my Odin 2 gameplay videos as it handles PS2/GC/Wii like a boss... 😉
For the PS1 Twisted Metals you want a 4:3 screen for best experience. 405m
@@sandplasma I agree with you. 😉
If I want to play psp gundam game (3d heavy title) which one should I get?
All these 3 devices have the same chipset (T618), so they have the same performance, it comes down to your personal preference (in terms of size, design, build material, features…etc.). Honestly, I haven't played that game but the T618 chipset handles PSP games very well. 😉😉
@@ironcladcobra thanks! I got the retro pocket after your video since it looks more like psp from the layout
@@user-bx7zz2ov8s Great, you're welcome! You'll love it. 😉
What isvthe better 405 m or 505?
It depends on your preferences/priorities. The performance is the same, if you like a smaller size and more pocketable device, then the 405M is a better option. If you like a bigger OLED screen with higher resolution and a bigger battery, then the 505 is a better option. 😉
i honestly think unless you can somehow find these at 100 bucks they're not really relevant anymore. The retroid pocket 4 and 4 pro have been announced, with the 4 starting at 150. and if you want a cheaper 4:3 console, there are other options which can do a lot still, and the Anbernic arc gets 4 inches at cheaper prices too....
I agree, I also ordered the RP4 Pro. As I mentioned, it comes down to personal preferences. 😉
I wanted to try a 4” 4:3 vertical handheld so I picked up the RG405v for £140 delivered with official case and U.K. warranty. There’s nothing as powerful in this form factor and if I wanted a 16:9 candy bar format device, the RP4 is just over £200 and the pro £250. The Pro is too close in price to the Odin 2 or base Steam Deck which are both significantly better devices.
For a GameBoy like experience, I find the rg405v with GammaOS a positive one and certainly relevant.
@@modestyblaise4167 You're right, the RG405V is probably the most powerful vertical handheld. 😉
the rp4 and pro are very horrible devices screen issues and shoulder buttons breaking and the 4 pro is $200 4 is a few bucks less yes but with the issues coming out about them i wouldnt even risk it only get a handheld over $200 if your wish is to play ps2 and up if not dont even waste the extra cash
@@kevOzilla I agree, for PS2, the best option is the Odin 2. 😉
Kaso Ang android 9 lang sya. Sayang di pa ginawang android 12 sana.
Ahh
Is the 505 any good for console streaming like say xbox streaming
I'm not sure as I didn't try streaming but you can check Retro Game Corps's video on the 505 here, now this is an old video, which means the old versions of the 505 didn't have Google Play Store, however, the new versions (including mine), come with Google Play Store: czcams.com/video/jTJQy7yND1U/video.html&ab_channel=RetroGameCorps