Anbernic RG40XX H Review: Good Starter Handheld

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Let's do a final review of the Anbernic RG40XX H, and use four different use cases to see whether it's worth picking it up.
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:27 our four use cases
02:33 Megan (first time buyer)
03:40 screen discussion
05:40 d-pad and analog sticks
08:40 WiFi, battery life, and charging
10:54 portability
11:33 stock OS experience
12:44 Clyde (tinkerer)
13:24 custom firmware
16:02 HDMI and bluetooth
17:23 Jackie (performance-minded)
17:58 high-end performance summary
19:02 analog sticks and ambient heat
20:40 recommended alternatives
23:53 Toby (hobbyist)
24:37 vs RG35XX H
25:22 vs TrimUI Smart Pro
27:39 summary and conclusion
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@BigHomieTyreese Ай бұрын

Another handheld I most likely won't buy? Sure, I'll watch the whole thing.

@disconext Ай бұрын

True, i already have enough handheld now. At this point I wish there were more "mini portable arcades" style like Powkiddy A13 with better hardware, software & better design.

@rRecoveryProd Ай бұрын

Yeah. just bought RG35XX H 11 days ago for my birthday.

@tonyrosario1940 Ай бұрын

Exactly. Gotta watch it, regardless if I buy. 🍻🤘🏼🔥

@gazetronix Ай бұрын

I'm here for the drinks and snacks 🤷🏼‍♂️

@Exit854 Ай бұрын

I don’t think I’ve skipped a video in months. Always learn something lol😅

@r7ndom Ай бұрын

'Toby is not going to fill that empty void in his heart...' 😂

@andykerass3695 15 күн бұрын

You just know Toby likes to party by looking at him 😂

@okayman81 Ай бұрын

When Russ asks me to get a snack and a drink I always say "yeah man, I wanna do it"

@MrBoop4345 Ай бұрын

I finally bit the bullet and bought a Anbernic RG35XX H after a year of watching your videos and making a decision. Just received it today. Your setup guide was a fantastic help.

@teewom Ай бұрын

Sounds like a good time to make that update video on the TrimUI Smart Pro!

@pizza-doggy Ай бұрын

"On the younger side... childhood systems being the N64" gave me a chuckle.

@jeromewink557 Ай бұрын

Same.

@_Majoras Ай бұрын

0:35 okay, that blue is amazing

@Cheeseshredder Ай бұрын

you must be new to colors. That is called mega man blue

@Pridetoons Ай бұрын

If it was accented with Light Blue Buttons, Triggers, and a D-pad it would have been perfect.

@o.g.awe3785 Ай бұрын

that does look amazing doesn't it?

@o.g.awe3785 Ай бұрын

@@Pridetoons aftermarket will soon come.

@starflek Ай бұрын

I just bought a Trimui Smart Pro for GBA and Snes and when I saw the RG40XX H I was "aaaaw noooooo" ... and then I saw your video and I am happy again. Very instructive, thank you !

@nihiltube Ай бұрын

TSP wins hands down even if this device was executed perfectly, because this has: - lower resolution - high battery drain during sleep, and ~15s to wake up from hibernation - cardinal snapping problem

@Pridetoons Ай бұрын

Yeah 16:9 is not a replacement for 4:3 and definitely not a replacement for 3:2 or 5:3 Screens.

@nihiltube Ай бұрын

@@Pridetoons nah, blacks in the TSP LED are amazing, with or without bezels you wouldn't care in practice. Larger device means better ergonomics, 4:3 vs 16:9 is way overrated IMO. Of course it means you need to get a black device.

@user-yg2dm5sf9r Ай бұрын

I hope cfw development improves for the tsp.

@nihiltube Ай бұрын

@@user-yg2dm5sf9r I actually love stock. Cross mix, tomato etc add postmaster & synckthing, not sure you can do better than that. Knulli is supported but meh

@cianbrady1557 Ай бұрын

I actually think I’ve developed a real addiction to these handhelds…

@Hydreji Ай бұрын

Got myself the RG353V recently, couldn't have asked for anything better. Portable, plays all that I want it too, Looks great, feels great.

@thatguy00271 Ай бұрын

R36S is the great value version of the RG353V and it's the only retro handheld I need. Love the large vertical form factor

@Jaweatherford86 Ай бұрын

I just ordered the RG353V and it's coming in today, so this got me just a little more excited for it. 👍🏻

@SansINess53 Ай бұрын

I recommend getting a RG cube is it is quirky at night.

@eatereater6312 Ай бұрын

This is such a solid option

@RaineyRetro Ай бұрын

Best vertical

@smallmistake Ай бұрын

The thumbnail currently says 400X not 40XX just so you know Russ

@jamesmin2837 Ай бұрын

I would love a 400XX H. Okay, maybe a 80XX H. Old people that play old games have bad eye sight.

@RetroGameCorps Ай бұрын

Fixed, thanks for the heads up!

@pobbityboppity1110 Ай бұрын

Username on point

@astralisoffthechain8588 Ай бұрын

I was gonna say they sent him a a special version with more power like the cube😂

@RetroGameCorps Ай бұрын

@@astralisoffthechain8588 it had a 40” screen 😂

@entropete_ Ай бұрын

I've never felt so understood as when you explained Clyde

@nickthemage2052 Ай бұрын

I timestamped right to Clyde. I felt it so hard

@nickentros Ай бұрын

I felt attacked by the Toby section

@Pikaboi Ай бұрын

was not expecting to see spamton- err, toby on this channel at all xD awesome and informative review as always!

@bluorb 12 күн бұрын

Your videos are very helpful. Got me to buy the RG35XX Plus & now I'm thinking I'd also like a RG40XX H for more comfort when playing... but maybe the 35XX H. Tough decision!!!

@edoardoremondini7729 7 күн бұрын

Which one did you choose?

@nickthemage2052 Ай бұрын

The use case way of looking at this device is super helpful and well done

@e.walker Ай бұрын

I enjoy the personalities, adds more context to the review, handheld, and the type of person who might want to buy it. Wonderful and entertaining job Russ!

@UUDDLRLRmaster Ай бұрын

I'm having fun with my Anbernic RG40XX H too! especially with its fancy rgb lights on the joysticks at night. 🔥

@Flopp93 Ай бұрын

I really like the use-case approach of these 4 persons, but I think it would be better to have these use cases as a seperate video every 6/12 months not focusing on one device, but on the perfect device(s) per user 😊

@caffeinetweaker 19 күн бұрын

Megan... is very relatable. 🤣 You basically described my situation perfectly. Had a GBA and PSP as a kid and loved them. Adore my Steamdeck, but it's not exactly pocket friendly. I considered the Miyoo Mini Plus but having the option for PSP games would be nice. since I spent alot of time with Patapon and LocoRoco when I was young. I **ALMOST** pulled the trigger on the AG35XX H but VladNerd mentioned the battery was acting like a heatsink for the CPU and I want to avoid any spicy pillow situations, and they fixed that in the AG40XX H. So the AG40XX H is looking kinda perfect more me, and it came out at the perfect time since since I just started looking! WIsh they had a see through purple like the AG35XX H, reminds me of my GBA, but what can ya do. Thanks for the video, it's a great breakdown for a newbie! ... Not going to keep the stock OS though so thank you for the abomination too. 😜

@jeffthibodeaux6137 Ай бұрын

A co worker talked about anbernic and before leaving to go home I ended up snatching one up. I really appreciate the video, it was reassuring. As a kid that grew up hacking psp's it's not my first emulation handheld, but now I'm super excited and way less nervous. Great video. You have my subscription.

@maniac_magee3830 20 күн бұрын

I own an rg35xxh, but due to anbernic's decision to place the battery directly over the SoC I intend on picking up the rg40xxh and gifting the rg35xxh away to a friend or one of their kiddos. I also might have a mild addiction to these handhelds. I already own like 13, and intend on picking up more lol.... no I don't need help, I'm a functioning addict 😂

@maniac_magee3830 20 күн бұрын

And before anyone asks which handhelds I own.... Powkiddy Q90 DataFrog SF2000 Miyoo Mini Plus TrimUI Smart Pro Anbernic RG35XXH MagicX XU-10 SZDiier D-007 Plus Retroid Pocket 4 Pro GB300 "Ampown" M17 GPD Win MAX 2021 (i7 1195g7) Pimoroni Picosystem + Modded PS Vita + Modded New 2DS XL

@edoardoremondini7729 7 күн бұрын

@@maniac_magee3830I have: - steam deck - Rog ally - Modded Nintendo 2DS - Modded PsVita - Modded Nintendo Ds - Modded Nintendo DSi - Powkiddy v90 - ANBERNIC rg35xx - ANBERNIC rg35xxsp - powkiddy x55 - powkiddy v90 - Miyoo mini plus

@MrKooops Ай бұрын

love the new approach, please keep that up. thorough video as always, thank you - you're the best!

@alexmurat673 Ай бұрын

Nadie hace las reviews tan completas como tú. Tus vídeos son la caña 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@Teremei Ай бұрын

this is what I call a baby's first console. Like the Retroid Pocket 2 was mine. Then you start to branch out on more powerful, or more specialty consoles like the RG Arc and RG28xx.

@dirkboon3296 Ай бұрын

wrong.. it serves a specific purpose.. ppl who want a large screen 4:3 ratio device for neo geo/arcade/snes/mega drive/Amiga etc.. and all below that.. Anbernic listened

@trondood Ай бұрын

At what point do we consider this market saturated? I like this use case specific format because it will really help people tailor what is best for them.

@rickyrns1059 Ай бұрын

I’d say when we got the RG35XX 2024 version, aka the Plus with a smaller battery capacity and no WiFi/Bluetooth, with the benefit being that it’s a “budget version” that isn’t actually that much less than what you’d spend on the Plus to begin with.

@rickyrns1059 Ай бұрын

So about 3-4 handhelds ago.

@PrototypeOnyx Ай бұрын

When every buyer's specific needs have been addressed. So never.

@Lucifronz Ай бұрын

@@PrototypeOnyx Agreed. I do not see a problem with this whatsoever. Having more options is not a problem for the consumer in the long run. It simply means that we need to have good sources for figuring out which system is right for each consumer, like Russ's channel... *which we do.*

@skycloud4802 Ай бұрын

Drives down prices though. No scalping.

@Genguts Ай бұрын

Russ your kids getting better at drawing. This brought me back to your 351 era days. Side note, sometimes I wish you would do a yearly, Lets see where they are video for older systems. Maybe new firmware has come about that people who use those older devices dont know about.

@brianaddison2828 Ай бұрын

Dude, this is an amazing format! I wasn’t even looking at this device as I adore the rg505 and tempted by the rg556. This is a really great format and informative for various users. Well done!

@pazoozoo78 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your review. It was really informative. I have RG35XX H so I think I'll skip this one. Although Id' like to point out one interesting thing about RG40XX H that you probably didn't mention. There is no black gap between the screen and the bezel. I think it looks really great in comparison to some other Anbernic devices.

@dglass2008 Ай бұрын

TOBY is the most well adjusted of the four!

@NoG-Inc. Ай бұрын

thanks again Russ!! my anbernic collection continues to grow!! stay royal big homie!

@Luodai235 Ай бұрын

after getting in to these things for 6 months. I declare Retroid Pocket 2s the BEST bang for the buck starter handheld no second.

@Ap616 Ай бұрын

The Retroid Pocket 2S & Miyoo Mini+ are both amazing. Those are what I have after being in this hobby for about 10 months. Just wish for a bigger screen 4:3 device(like over 4 inches) that is actually good & what I'm looking for 👍

@sirvel75 Ай бұрын

@@Ap616 wanted to buy miyoo mini plus, but I saw a lot of comments about issues with screens, so changed my mind

@Ghreak Ай бұрын

I really appreciate those character cards. Telling a story makes it more thrilling to watch your video. Thanks

@phils3903 Ай бұрын

Contemplating selling my 353p to then buy this.. that extra screen space is very appealing

@jinstinky501 Ай бұрын

Totally. I wish rg353m had the bigger screen.

@SansINess53 Ай бұрын

@@jinstinky501RG353M is basically a super saiyan version of the RG35XXH at this point.

@Pridetoons Ай бұрын

I'm going to email Anbernic about this. I'm in the same boat as you my friend. Let's hope Anbernic here's us. 😊

@christophergarcia6064 Ай бұрын

But when using GammaOS on the 353p, there is much less cardinal snapping in the sticks and N64, PSP, Dreamcast, and NDS all play much better than on this. Also, being Android, the sleep function works and the system will only lose a few percent battery each day (and turns right back on). The only benefit is the larger screen.

@SansINess53 Ай бұрын

@@christophergarcia6064 yeah I recommend getting the RG353P it's comfy

@Isaac________ Ай бұрын

Toby is the real [[big shot]] of the whole bunch

@Person-q8n Ай бұрын

Russ made a custom OS (using MinUI as a base), wow! That is really great to see. Am I gonna install it? Ya man, I wanna do it!

@hankmoody1744 Ай бұрын

i was going for rg40xx but then i saw the price so i went for trimui smart pro. Why would i pay more for less ?

@dr_ubo Ай бұрын

Retroid Pocket 2S is underrated, you should start a series of "Stood the test of time" Russ, going over machines that can be found at good prices and actually stand the test of time.

@Pridetoons Ай бұрын

The problem is the Retroid Pocket 2S hasn't stood the test of time. It's not the OG Odin for example. 😂

@dm.3145 Ай бұрын

1:44 Lmao this takes me back😂 I thought Did I accidentally click an older video?

@brucealryty Ай бұрын

glad I held off buying the 35XX H knowing how fast they churn out these things. Am getting this one

@nihiltube Ай бұрын

@@brucealryty trimui smart pro XD

@spladam3845 15 күн бұрын

Great review. The selection we have these days is fantastic.

@gherskin2092 Ай бұрын

I've been following the Chinese handheld market for a while now and had thought this one might finally be the one for me but the sub-par joysticks, lack of analog triggers and heat issues Russ mentioned in his initial review just made me go grab a cheap Android phone from a local home electronics retailer. I paid the price of an 35XX for performance somewhere between RP3 and RP3+ so I'm pretty satisfied.

@petervladyevich8535 Ай бұрын

Thanks Russ, I love your analysis and honesty. Have a nice day.

@hihellokitty85 Ай бұрын

Russ's future: Channel will be 75% about Anbernic ...

@iamyashraj Ай бұрын

Cannot agree more. Back to back 2 videos of same shit company which ghosts it's customer after battery issue, device brick issue screen issue etc.

@Pridetoons Ай бұрын

@@iamyashrajThe "Battery Issue" was negligence on the Customer end. The Power Rating is on the back of the Handheld. Word of advice stick to 5V == 1-2A Chargers and you'll be fine.

@Danrarbc Ай бұрын

Isn’t that already the case?

@Danrarbc Ай бұрын

@@Pridetoons I don’t think it’s negligence to assume that device works the same as the majority of USB-C devices that have functional power regulation that will properly negotiate the proper power level with the charging source and regulate anything slightly out of the ordinary down to the correct level. If the devices were properly designed it shouldn’t matter if you plug them in to a USB-PD charger with a 135W maximum because it should only report that it’s capable of 5V. In fact that’s the default. If a charger is sending more wattage than the device can handle it’s because the device is reporting that it wants that additional power.

@Kevinknol Ай бұрын

Thanks for making a great video about a pretty copy-and-paste device. It’d be really easy to conclude that there’s not much to say about the 40xx, and yet, this video is so helpful and interesting. Thanks Russ 🙏🏻

@ddlevine Ай бұрын

Hey, Russ! Great video as always. Quick question: did you perhaps modify the D-pad on your RG35XX H that you show in the video? I ask because in two of your previous videos, you showed how the D-pad on that device was sensitive and didn't pass the Contra test. However in this video, it does.

@Xaphino Ай бұрын

Soon we will have the RG4.3XX h!

@DonTravelsTheWorld Ай бұрын

Ive bought 3 dif handhelds based on this channels review and I will not buy any more for a while. And I will continue to watch the whole video 😁

@Bob_Smith19 Ай бұрын

Bought the ARC-D because of the six button layout. Genesis and arcade specific but it’s still great for other systems.

@MrAwesomeGuy91 Ай бұрын

Yup, agreeing with most. I love my Anbernic RG35XX H along with my Odin 2 Pro. Both setup exactly how I want it. And the 35xx h is so portable. Honestly I don't see myself buying another handheld.

@TalonVI Ай бұрын

I've been really torn on the odin 2 pro vs the retroid pocket 4 pro. The power and ergos for the odin are appealing. The retroid is smaller and more portable, can play a lot of the same things except switch and is $100+ cheaper. ugh first world problems.

@eddiedevereoxford4995 Ай бұрын

I'd rather have waited for the better screen and comfort - and still remain pocketable. Can't beat a nicer screen.

@mkay6915 Ай бұрын

@@TalonVI The Odin 2 mini has a very similar size to the retroid pocket 4 pro and the power of the Odin 2. Might be an option for you.

@TalonVI Ай бұрын

@@mkay6915 Yeah I've considered it but that price though.

@kammerer1993 Ай бұрын

Great review! One question, is it possible when you do reviews like this to also test how the screen looks when using polorized sunglasses? I have noticed that there are many devices that look fine, but also many devices that do not and knowing before someone purchases a device could be a deciding factor for them when trying to play games outdoors.

@Cloud28693 Ай бұрын

Great video Russ 😊 I really like the addressing of real life expectations! I think I'll stick with my RP2S for a long time: I am looking for a device with the same build and control quality, but with a bigger screen (I really like the 4" at 4:3) and maybe a different aspect ratio (maybe a 3:2, because I am not enjoying PSP and Android as I would like and I am usually avoiding to play these systems because of the screen...), but also performance closer to RP4 Pro (I play a lot of PS2 games, even on my RP2S).

@Ap616 Ай бұрын

This is what a large, specific group of people really really want and that includes me 😅

@Cloud28693 Ай бұрын

@@Ap616 Finger crossed for the future, buddy!

@nyjay Ай бұрын

They need to redo this with a 720p res and without the analog sticks and heat issue. We need more good 4” devices.

@Danrarbc Ай бұрын

That would be an entirely different product segment and at that level the SoCs only support Android. And that costs more. And they already exist.

@turnbasedtoddy7664 Ай бұрын

I don’t like this new trend of adding useless RGB around the sticks. It just uses battery and when you turn them off it leaves an ugly white circle around the sticks. I do love the 4in screen though. Best handheld screen out there IMO.

@aprichman Ай бұрын

A handheld that holds your hand while you handle this handy handheld.

@lolitzbs Ай бұрын

I'm definitely not picking this up and sticking with the handhelds I already own but love the Joyce Manor tshirt!

@YOjeremyRaps Ай бұрын

Would not have clocked Russ as a midwest emo type of guy but I’m here for it haha

@astralisoffthechain8588 Ай бұрын

Just got the RP4P ! Should be good enough for a while.

@codered7070 Ай бұрын

Just grabbed a snack and drink! Let’s goooo!

@Lucifronz Ай бұрын

7:53 It's hard for me to tell how I would hold a system like this. Potentially this wouldn't be an issue at all, as I would probably hold the system at a slant with the top more towards me and my ring fingers on the back/bottom of the system to stabilize it, but I do know that I like to put my thumbs resting in the center of the d-pad and the face buttons when playing systems and not pressing any particular inputs at that time. It _could_ be annoying having my hands touching analog sticks, assuming they would be if it's raised enough, but I don't know. I'm glad you mention things like this because I never see anyone else talk about it. Comfort when holding a system is a big deal for me, it'll stick in my mind a lot. It's not like you can't work around it; sometimes you just adjust your hand placement differently for a system like that and it can work out, but I'm not sure how that would go for this handheld. Thankfully I'm just here for the commentary, not looking to make another purchase. All that being said, if I were to pick up a device like this, I'd have to double-check and make sure to disable the analog sticks entirely for these older d-pad-centric games, that way even if it were poking into my thumbs while playing, it wouldn't send any inputs to the game.

@dirkboon3296 Ай бұрын

4" screen minus the black border of the 35.. winner winner chicken dinner! ordered the black version.

@HikingFreak Ай бұрын

Always happy to see your Vids pop-up. If not, just a reason to give me to Watch the intro. But definitely always love these type of scenario videos. Peace!

@miguellee3 Ай бұрын

I’m so glad Jackie asked that question! 😂

@samh5886 Ай бұрын

Possible to put the RetroArch core used when demoing gameplay in future videoslike you do previously? Always good to know what is the most accurate core that can be used that can still run the stress test games for each system, be it for snes (snes9x current, bsnes accurate?) or harder stuff like n64 (core/plugin).

@80sCommercialVault 14 күн бұрын

I wish Anbernic would make a higher end deluxe version of this with a similar form factor/aesthetic but with a 4.5 or 5 inch display at 960 x 720 resolution. With that screen resolution/ratio you could play almost every retro system at full integer scale (some systems like SNES would require integer overscale...similar to playing on the Powkiddy RGB30). Also a more powerful chipset so 6th gen systems are more compatible would be nice.

@themidwestwhale Ай бұрын

I feel like my favorite things about this would be the stacked triggers, rgb, and that pretty blue color! It would be a prettier verison to put up as a console! I feel like the one Zany color is what i am drawn to in a clyde sense. The Orange Creamsicle 2.8" has been fun, but really suffers with no Bluetooth/WIFI. Knulli team rocks so far, but i will try different ones soon for the tinker of it. Also, idc if i get unlimited hate for it, but if we are overproducing things into the ground gimme a 20xx H with dual analog, wi-fi, BT, and a fan built into a metal shell. I'll buy 2.

@AnPc2046 Ай бұрын

😂

@dglass2008 Ай бұрын

Its a brand new week!!! A new handheld from AMBERNIC!

@nubatman Ай бұрын

I think I'm comfortable with my RG35XX SP right now. Updated to the latest firmware after trying muOS. And now I'm just cleaning out the games I'll never play.

@personman2301 Ай бұрын

Anbernic always got me :)

@ddrrdd1010 Ай бұрын

I ordered it because I don’t have anything like that, only a pc and a Nintendo switch. A 4:3 aspect ratio 4 inch device seems perfect for my needs because I want a portable device to play some snes and ps1 rpgs and the 3.5 inch anbernic devices seem too small for me.

@TarikA Ай бұрын

Thanks Russ for finally showing a comparison to the RG405M. :) As an owner of the 405, I was interested in the 40XX at first due to these three aspects: - D-Pad on top (as it should be) - video-out - Linux (I take Linux over Android ANYTIME if I have to choose... I just wish Garlic 2.x on the 405 would be more mature at this point) However after watching both of your videos about the 40XX, it became an easy skip for me. It's not quite the 405M successor I was hoping for by any means and I guess I still have to wait for something better to come up. Knowing Anbernic it shouldn't take too long.

@dirkboon3296 Ай бұрын

this will sell like hotcakes in cold countries.. not only is it a great device, it keeps your hands warm!

@snowolf494 Ай бұрын

And if it is like the 35XX SP, you won't need to bother about your hands at all since they will likely burn in a catastrophic battery failure.

@andrewharvey6200 Ай бұрын

Bought the 405m last year and love it, will proably buy the odin mini later on

@Theo_m64 Ай бұрын

HE MADE ANOTHER 30 MIN VIDEO AFTER CALLING THE PREVIOUS VIDEO A "90% Review" THIS GUY IS INSANE🔥🔥

@izzy9ish Ай бұрын

Thank you Russ for another amazing video!

@AGuerrero-cy2yr Ай бұрын

Glad to see Tobi wants to play a different type of game these days.

@MrGrendell Ай бұрын

Good categorization of usage cases and good points for each category. Getting one as a loaner unit since I dont like sharing my rg405. and rg353m. Will wait til 4:3, hall sticks and metal case intersect once more.

@tamazonx Ай бұрын

I have bad eyes, and the 3" or 3.5" screens on systems like the RG35XX are *just* small enough that I actually gave mine away to a friend. (Who, in turn, also has bad eyes and doesn't play it much. Oops.) The thing about the RG40XX H for me is that larger 4" screen in a 4:3 aspect ratio. Honestly I'd love something around that size but in 3:2... and given the relative power of these chips, I don't want analog sticks to get in my way. I've thought about the RG Arc as a dedicated Sega handheld, but the 6 button layout gets in the way for Nintendo & Atari games. (I'm very weird about controller feel.) I've also thought about a TrimUI Smart Pro, but that 16:9 screen is wasted on all these old games and I'm not sure it's as "tall" as a 4" 4:3 screen. (Case in point, I -- again -- gave away my Switch Lite because the screen was too small for modern games and got a Switch OLED instead.) I know this is going to sound lame, but I would find it super helpful if you could do a comparison on overall viewable screen size between consoles. What would you recommend for someone with bad eyes?

@RetroGameCorps Ай бұрын

I would recommend checking out this website: shauninman.com/utils/screens/ It doesn't have every handheld listed, but most of the common ones, so you can get an idea of the viewable screen size for them. Something like the (non-Mini) Odin 2 is impressively big, same with the Logitech G Cloud if you can find it used or on sale. And of course the Steam Deck's screen is great but is pretty darn big altogether.

@tamazonx Ай бұрын

@@RetroGameCorps Thank you for the suggestions. I'll check out the site!

@0Ezredes0 15 күн бұрын

I am Jackie and what I really looking for is an Android device with a 4:3 720p screen at least 4" size but 5" would be better and good enough specs for most N64, Gamecube, Wii, PS2 games. Since Anbernic is releaseing handhgelds every month this is possible, hopefully in the near future, I cannot wait, fingers crossed! I have the Anbernic 351V at the moment so Jackie" really fits well 😆

@Ariolander Ай бұрын

Toby has me feeling called out

@mrburns366 Ай бұрын

Android handhelds are just so much more user friendly and versatile. You really can't overlook all the Android games and apps available to you on them

@ToBison86 Ай бұрын

Choosing console now - D-Pad is too sensitive and half millimeter smaller Choosing console 30y ago - 'hey kid take this and play'

@ryanvv9349 Ай бұрын

This is my dilemma. I'm looking for portability and have watched hours and hours of reviews. I feel like I need to just buy one and save myself from more mind-numbing research. Lol

@ToBison86 Ай бұрын

@@ryanvv9349 For me OnaForAll is Retroid P4P but if smaller then Anbernic 35XXP

@user-zg8go5py8d Ай бұрын

Every breath you take, And every move you make, Every bond you break, Every step you take ... - Anbernic releases a new console

@diy-hard2783 13 күн бұрын

I'm hoping Anbernic makes a vertical version of this, or even better, a clamshell version. The RG405V is an expensive monster and the RG35XXSP could really benefit from a 4" screen.

@ReneRosa Ай бұрын

I would be down for this if it was vertical since I already have the RG556. I would love to have a 4 or 5 inch screen vertical handheld to play up to PS1 on that has wifi/ble and was a little more pocketable than the RG556. I wish they would have more systems with larger screens over all. Even larger than this, but in vertical form.

@corgikun2579 Ай бұрын

wow, there's a new emulation handheld almost every two weeks. I wonder if we'll remember them as we remember the netbooks from the early 2000s

@JD-jx6gw Ай бұрын

Megan just likes the pretty lights around the joysticks

@mattfick5502 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the review Russ, great as always. I'm curious about the Retroid Pocket 4 series. With the deluge of Anbernic releases, it feels like Retroid has been really quiet. Would you be up to making a "State of Retroid" type video?

@lookingforwookiecopilot Ай бұрын

As a first time buyer I had two questions, "Is this thing plug and play right out of the box?" and "Does it come with arcade Defender?" That's why I ended up with the 280m. At the time, the only other device I'd seen on youtube was the 350, and it required waaay too much set up for my tech dumb ass, lol. The 280m though, was plug and play right out of the box AND it did come with Defender! These days though, the only issue I have with the "xx" line (at least its true of my 28xx) is that there's no access to the cores, which means I can't add audio samples to get games like arcade Donkey Kong to have full audio. That's why I ended up putting MuOS on it,...something I'm glad I've since learned how to do. As for the 40xxh though? I'm afraid its just not the size I'm looking for. Great design though. ,...and Fred and Ted can suck it. 🤣

@jannashanevisaya4352 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video Russ! 🎉

@Lorenzo-wh4wc Ай бұрын

It appears to be more aesthetically pleasing than the cube.

@AlienSix Ай бұрын

It’s morning for me so I’ll be grabbing breakfast and drink!

@belladonna5012 Ай бұрын

Anbernic really should have brought its pile of Allwinners to Powkiddy's neighborhood and made basically an RGB30 with nicer controls. Speaking as someone who has an RGB30 and it actually feels lovely to use after upgrading the D-pad and membranes with Anbernic surplus parts.

@TalonVI Ай бұрын

The Trimui Smart pro is probably the best option out of the bunch. Can be had from aliexpress for $55 shipped. That's a lot of device for the price. Currently enjoying my trimui smart pro and 35xxsp out of all my handhelds. I have too many of these things lol. Need to start selling or giving away some of the old ones. idk though, I like having them all. They're like pokemon "gotta catch them all"

@zwenkwiel816 Ай бұрын

retroid should do a 2s style device with a 4" screen (maybe even with the SoC from the rp4)

@Snarko Ай бұрын

I'dnt mind a 5" 720p screen myself!

@zwenkwiel816 Ай бұрын

@@Snarko think it would make the device too big though. 4:3 4" screen is the perfect size for pocket ability IMO

@Jaweatherford86 Ай бұрын

It's me, I'm Toby. Except I swear I don't brag about my handhelds on Reddit.

@Vondo4 Ай бұрын

"Mom, i want a *TrimUI Smart Pro* " "We have *TrimUI Smart Pro* at home" *TrimUI Smart Pro* at home:

@yunyungorgor Ай бұрын

TrimUI Smart Pro at home:💡

@Samuel-Coroliuc Ай бұрын

@@yunyungorgor Very true😂

@Vondo4 Ай бұрын

@@yunyungorgor 🤣🤣🤣 that took me a minute

@Tugennov Ай бұрын

Pocketability Tests: Great video and information, as always. Thank you! But, I would have like more information on pocketability. I don’t live in a warm weather state or wear baggy pants with big pockets, so I still wonder how pocketable it’ll be while wearing my typical non-baggy jeans much of the year. In the video, it still looked like a big item in your pocket. It’d be great if you could briefly do a pocketability test with non-baggy jeans when you do these tests. I understand that in the summer in Hawaii, and much of the year in Hawaii, you won’t want to be wearing jeans around a lot. Thanks again!

@0xm Ай бұрын

Looks like a Cube for normal people, and I've always wanted that

@pmmcrobb Ай бұрын

A year ago, this would've been the perfect handheld. The 405m had just come out, but having the dpad on top would've been better. And this has just enough CPU for the retro gaming the 4" screen is perfect for.

@o.g.awe3785 Ай бұрын

I love the variety that Anbernic gives us in the retro gaming handheld market. But I wish they'd perfect some of their devices instead of making variations on the same thing. I've owned 3 of their devices so far and have loved them all. My favorite right now is the RG556. It's absolutely amazing. I'll buy it again if I ever break my current one. That being said, I wish they'd fix the glowing issues with it. The joystick problem. 20 dollars later i discover that the issue is software and not hardware. I replaced the sticks with great aftermarket ones and there is no difference. Also, the bluetooth delay. It's quite glaring if you use earbuds like I do to play your handhelds. There's no excuse for them not addressing these problems. They release a new device every few weeks and frankly its too much of the same thing. This new one looks great but I doubt I'll buy it. Perhaps if its on sale I'll get it. Thanks for all the great content Russ. Cheers.

@LuxisAlukard Ай бұрын

Hi, Russ, thanks for thisgreat and entertaining video! I have a question, as one of the Megans out there: What is the best place on the internet to ask and discuss about retro handhelds with other people? Some forum, maybe, or is that out of date? :) I watched 5-6 of your videos and they were helpful, but for all those detailed and specific question - I'll need somewhere to post them. Cheers!

@RetroGameCorps Ай бұрын

I would recommend the Retro Handhelds discord: retrohandhelds.link/Discord It's like a forum but in real-time :)

@LuxisAlukard Ай бұрын

@@RetroGameCorps Ah, you mean I should read video description really carefully and find this link on my own? :D I don't know how I missed it. Thanks! :)