Man we are so close to IMO the ultimate retro handheld. Put a PS2/Gamecube capable processor in here and I think this is the dream handheld.
@dreamybull1509 Жыл бұрын
yeah I'm waiting for something this small that can easily play PS2, GC, and Wii games. maybe by next year tbh i don't really care for stacked shoulder buttons just makes the device more bulky imo
@sunnygalli Жыл бұрын
@@dreamybull1509 more bulky for sure, but the comfort of analog stacked triggers can’t be denied. For pocketability though the candybar style is definitely superior.
@skycloud4802 Жыл бұрын
I think the smaller 4:3 screens on these systems would really do justice for PS2, GameCube emulation. They'll look so good. I felt that PS1 graphics shortcomings were well disguised by these smaller compact screens, somewhat mitigating the need for upscaling.
@ESquadProductions Жыл бұрын
@@skycloud4802 KTR1 is 4:3 and has better performance than the Retroid Pocket 3+ 😊
@tonyvazquez7612 Жыл бұрын
I just want to play Battle of Bikini Bottom or Godzilla Destroy All Monsters Melee on a handheld, is that too much to ask?
@Mrletmehelp Жыл бұрын
I love that"quick video" kids 20+ minutes😂😂 love your attention to detail. Helps me really trust your content and opinions. Thanks for this
@naruhearts1 Жыл бұрын
If a vid isn't 5min or below I don't consider it a 'quick vid'.
@adriancharles Жыл бұрын
Looks awesome. Looking forward to comparisons with the 353M.
@chedhead3278 Жыл бұрын
Cheers Russ, liking this thing rather more than I thought I would. There's something about the screen to device ratio and size of controls which is ticking my boxes. Looking forward to the full review.
@seapunk.mp3 Жыл бұрын
The part about the right side of the device getting warm has me worried, so I’m hoping he goes more in depth on that
@ginyuTV Жыл бұрын
The 405m is definitely a step in the right direction aesthetically compared to the 505
@CHICKENmcNUGGIESMydude Жыл бұрын
FUCK THAT 505 better
@ekinteko Жыл бұрын
Agreed. But this handheld has an identity problem. It's so close to great that it's frustrating. Firstly, the metal shell is cool but it makes the device a lot heavier, and this thing is going for pocketablity which gets hurt. They should've gone with plastic, and made it fun. Like with Pikachu Yellow, GameCube Indigo, N64 Teal, GBC Atomic Purple, or Clear Shell. Secondly, this has a 4:3 screen which is for retro systems. You don't need joysticks. So put them below, and have them recessed. Along with the retro games, it would've been fine using a smaller yet more efficient processor. But would've benefited greatly from an efficient software like Onion/Garlic OS.
@ekinteko Жыл бұрын
Now, if they wanted this for modern systems, again they could've done much better with slight tweaks. Firstly, I still recommend a Plastic Shell. It's for weight and pocketablity. The metal shell is cool but it's too heavy. Secondly, they needed to go with a 16:9 display. This makes the device more rectangular, so the bezels need to be trimmed, and the size (4.0-4.8in) needs to be balanced with the best being around 4.5 inches. Thirdly, you really need joysticks and shoulders. So put both joysticks high above, and have them extrude for better movement range. The shoulders will need to become analogue triggers, and flared out for comfort. The D-Pad and Action Buttons aren't as important they can go below the joysticks. For the modern games, it's a necessity to use a fast processor. The T618 is a bit long in the tooth, especially at the USD $150 price. A better fit would've been a USD $200 budget, but stepping up to the Unisoc T670, Dimensity 820, Exynos 1350, or Snapdragon 778 chipset. Whilst a Linux OS becomes a handicap, the Android OS is the obvious choice to keep here. Potentially needing some refinement and UX improvement. ...so yeah. They should've made some tweaks to make this a become a much better modern gaming device. There's not many of them out there. Or take some adjustments to make it optimised for older retro gaming, but that market is relatively saturated. Either way, this weird middle-ground just makes too many compromises.
@jonathonearl482 Жыл бұрын
@@ekinteko Plastic? Perhaps ANBERNIC will later release an RG405P.
@jonathonearl482 Жыл бұрын
@@ekinteko Practically everything you suggested in this comment describes the RG505.
@Crawmeraxew Жыл бұрын
I think 175USD + shipping (which is like 12~15 from anbernic?) is just too much for a t618 at this point
@amdgamer1990 Жыл бұрын
Yep can get the Odin lite for like 30 bucks more
@maxiynacho Жыл бұрын
@@amdgamer1990 yes but that's hugem this is nice and pocketable
@amdgamer1990 Жыл бұрын
True but I play rpgs I need lager screen to read the text
@solzan2000 Жыл бұрын
I dunno about that, this is pretty much a premium build model of a handheld.
@hb-robo Жыл бұрын
@@solzan2000 $200 for a device that doesn’t play 6th gen is anything but premium.
@magnawaves11 ай бұрын
I just got mine and the B button is already super scraped on the side after just 2 days of use for about 4 hours. The shoulder buttons feel great but sometimes don't quite respond. That said, I absolutely adore this little thing. I love the layout of the shoulder buttons, I love the heft of it, the way the buttons all feel; I just love it. I went with the handheld that appealed to me the most, and I am not disappointed with my choice. I can live with the issues for now, and I hope it continues to evolve and improve.
@traviswright456 Жыл бұрын
Great review as always. You helped me to pick out my first hand held emulator. It was the Anbernic rg351mp and I still play it today. It's the best hand held I own. Thanks for everything, the clips, the advice, ect.👍🤙
@rjsmith2007 Жыл бұрын
This may be finally the device to get for those who jumped in with the RG351 devices and felt disappointed by performance. Finally N64, Dreamcast, Gamecube and a 4:3 screen.
@nameresu Жыл бұрын
Just ordered, after watching this and in depth video. Mostly to play older Resident Evil and other survival horror games like a boss. 200 ppi is more than enough for 4" screen, especially if games running in pixel perfect resolution. It's called VGA, by the way. Thanks for the review. I think, there will be more powerfull 4:3 devices in the future, but for this to happen we need to buy some current ones.
@Frilleon Жыл бұрын
What’s your update now that you have it?? :)
@nameresu Жыл бұрын
@@Frilleon I should have waited for sale :) To pay less and have a less chance to get falling out screen. Besides old clunky android, it works just fine. Perfect dreamcast machine. I don't know will I try custom firmwares or not, they got too many emulators on them. I set up daijisho, dolphin (for wiiware), dolphin mmjr (for gamecube), redream, duckstation, play mostly Ridge Racer Type 4 at this point.
@willbeckley184 Жыл бұрын
This is a great first look, thanks! A comparison I’d love to see in the full review would be a comparison against some 16:9 screens. I upgraded from a RG351 to a PowKiddy RGB10 Max because of the latter’s much larger 4:3 rendering. Turns out I rarely play 16:9 games, so it would certainly be more efficient if the 405 has a larger 4:3 image than my Max. I’ve hesitated on the RP3+ in part because I’m mostly playing 4:3 games, so this looks promising. The added systems of the T618 over the RK3226 were all natively 4:3 anyway…
@Angultra Жыл бұрын
I compared the size using displaywars, 16:9 5" is virtually identical as a 4:3 4" display with the sides cut off.
@mamaharumi Жыл бұрын
4:3 absolutely rocks! Now, please, start making high-resolution screens so shaders work properly and look good. It's the only thing holding these handhelds back. I won't stop commenting this until one releases.
@skycloud4802 Жыл бұрын
Only thing is would high resolution 4:3 screens be easy to source? A lot of devices use screens that are spare or repurposed iPhone or Android smartphone screens aren't they? I'd love to have more of them though though as the high res analogue pocket display looks amazing for Gameboy games.
@pokepress Жыл бұрын
1280*960 would probably be ideal, but the closest I could find in a smartphone device that made it to market is 1280*800.
@mamaharumi Жыл бұрын
@@skycloud4802 I'm totally fine without 4:3, but they're definitely not common. Currently, the paimax has a 4k display (supposedly), and the analogue pocket has 1440p. Which are the ideal resolutions for shaders. If only those could be sourced by other companies. I know it's difficult/costly for just anyone to order and manufacture custom panels.
@mamaharumi Жыл бұрын
@@skycloud4802 if someone like miyoo, anbernic, etc. had the analogue pocket display, I'd buy day one.
@andrewjozay Жыл бұрын
I love Anbernic devices but it’s hard for me to go back to inline shoulder buttons. Stacked shoulders like on the retroid pocket 3+ are so much more comfortable and easy for me to use.
@IM_A_BEAR_LOL Жыл бұрын
Inline shoulder buttons are an abomination
@RandomPlaceHolderName Жыл бұрын
Muscle memory nightmare.
@humanchannel9421 Жыл бұрын
I personally think this issue is overstated.
@venom74799 Жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s a deal breaker for me.
@DonaldPrevie Жыл бұрын
There’s a special spot in hell for these folks that keep designing for in-line shoulder buttons. Seriously though, if there were a choice I would pay $30-40 more for a stacked shoulder model of the same device.
@darrenp3615 Жыл бұрын
I have no intention of buying this. I still watched the video all the way through. I love your videos, you seem like a really nice guy and your voice I find very relaxing 🙂
@mono_san Жыл бұрын
Hopefully this starts a trend of 4" and up 4:3 devices. (Maybe with the d-pad in the right place)
@antdinham Жыл бұрын
Love that Anbernic have stopped printing their logo on the front of their devices. It's about the only thing I dislike when I look at their old models in my collection.
@retrohandhelds Жыл бұрын
Aw yeaaa. Loved the comparisons, I think this is my fav T618 (so far)! Stubbz
@yllib2012 Жыл бұрын
Great first impressions!!! They are on sale now 3/28. I just ordered a gray (greenish) with 128GB game card. I REALLY wish they had a satin silver without the greenish tint, but I'll take what I can get. Looking forward to the bigger screen and more power over the RG353M. I would have been happier with the same blue as the RG353M since silver is no longer a thing with Anbernic. I actually passed on the RG353M since I already had the RG351M and RG280M. I will most likely grab a RG353M in blue now. I have several larger more powerful handhelds including an Odin Pro. I had the Steam Deck Pro but gave it to my Grandson still sealed in the box. I had to tell his mom, "It's NOT a toy, It's a "Learning Tool". That worked 😁
@ShamanNoodles Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a larger 4:3 screen. 4 inches seems to be as big as they go. A 5 inch screen would look amazing
@ungratefulmango Жыл бұрын
I feel your pain on that one. I've been liking the Steam Deck's 16:10 for both modern and retro. Just way too big for some situations
@yokayoksven Жыл бұрын
I would really love to see a comparison between RG405M and KT-R1.
@bear532 Жыл бұрын
I would just to see Russ going over the ktr1 at this point haha. Too bad his hasn’t been shipped yet.
@guscrist9710 Жыл бұрын
@@bear532 they should ship this weekend to reviewers
@bear532 Жыл бұрын
@@guscrist9710 I hope so🤞
@rigomortiz Жыл бұрын
I think I'm sold on this. You said the magic words....Saturn lol thanks for the fast update and impressions
@johnw3144 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad they have a 4" display in play now. I am more interested in 8 and early 16 bit games, and would love to see a vertical handheld with this display, like a 351v with small bezels. Would be great for my aging eyes!
@SpookySkeletonGang Жыл бұрын
I am one chipset bump away from grabbing something like this or a retroid pocket device. I just really want gamecube games and it's SO close to being great for it. Just needs that little bit extra performance.
@Guitario666 Жыл бұрын
Odin lite or pro would scratch that itch
@Surai00 Жыл бұрын
With a properly configured Dolphin MMJR, the RP3+ plays pretty much every GC game, and the remainder run well on the Dolphin for Handheld MMJR2 app they include with the device. I even play some Wii games on mine, and I can run PS2 at 2.5X. I think another step up for the chipset would be great, but I don't think the prices will be in line for another several years. Meanwhile, we all have phones that demolish these things, and we've already purchased the phones.
@jayjayhooksch1 Жыл бұрын
I need GameCube as well otherwise I can't justify these handhelds over just using my phone with a Kishi style controller.
@nickentros Жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree that this should have the d pad above the sticks, but something like the RP3+ or RG505 (basically anything 16:9) should have the analog stick higher
@chadguts600 Жыл бұрын
Best thing is they removed big Anbernic text logo from front. It makes space now & great look. Cons for me is Cross D-pads!!! Thanks & great review as usual!
@diodora2381 Жыл бұрын
I'm gonna wait. I want a better chipset with a 4:3 screen. One that can comfortably play more or less all gamecube, Wii, and PS2 games, even some 3DS. Then I'll buy one. Also I don't need a metal device.
@11.darklone Жыл бұрын
we’re definitely getting there. very soon. I’m probably just going to get a 35xx for now, and wait for a truly pocketable device that can run what you listed.
@ArcadeArea Жыл бұрын
This looks pretty good for 4:3 games. Anbernic should release similar version with a better SoC and 16:9 display and it would be almost perfect for now.
@FrowningTaco Жыл бұрын
Nah with rg552 screen
@alucardF91 Жыл бұрын
I think this device is almost perfect, if only the button layout is not like that. No one is gonna play modern game in 4:3 screen ratio (at least I'm), so it would be better if the d-pad is at the top.
@houstonharwood7197 Жыл бұрын
To be fair, these devices are primarily for retro games which use a 4:3 aspect ratio. I honestly don’t like playing 4:3 games on a modern display because it has letter boxing.
@HandheldObsession Жыл бұрын
My only bugaboo with this one is the placement of the analog stick. Since the main use case for me would be 16 bit and lower you get into this weird hand position when the D-Pad is down low like that. Love the screen though.
@michel0dy Жыл бұрын
I'm very interested in this one! I'll be looking forward to more in-depth looks at it!
@Guckkasten85 Жыл бұрын
That feels like a great update to my RG353P
@KevZapata Жыл бұрын
The "quick" in top right corner killed me 😂
@King_Midas Жыл бұрын
I am probably in the minority, but I prefer the left stick up top. This seems like a pretty good handheld for the money. I've already ordered a KT-R1 though and am waiting patiently for it. I can't wait to see your review for it.
@sethisenberg1982 Жыл бұрын
One thing you tend to skip in reviews is Bluetooth audio. It's probably not your thing but makes a difference to me-does it have it? Any connection issues or audio lag?
@kinghoju Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I really prefer to use BT audio if I can.
@bryanx0317 Жыл бұрын
Wow I've really watched this channel grow. I always plug you when I get an opportunity on forums lol
@carwynvan Жыл бұрын
Hoping they do a rg355m. Really like the looks/size of the 353m but a boost in chipset would never go amiss
@bear532 Жыл бұрын
this is the next gen of the 353, hence the 405 name. They would have named it the 400m if it wasn’t or the 406m if it was the next gen 505.
@carwynvan Жыл бұрын
@@bear532 no next gen would be 355. 35-the screen size (3.5inch), and then 5- the generation of chip powering it. Next gen 505 would be the 506
@duranmxx Жыл бұрын
@@bear532 the 405 is not the next gen, more like a new line up, the 35 in the 353 series refers to the screen size, same with this one
@bear532 Жыл бұрын
@@duranmxx I actually just learned I was wrong. The 5 represents the soc gen, it has nothing to do with the gen of specific models.
@jonathonearl482 Жыл бұрын
Not in a rush but, I just may actually get one of these! Everything about that Mint Green RG405M is nice even down to the colorful button scheme. Overall design and inline triggers I have no problem with. I'd say it's good for all the systems except for NDS. NDS is better played on the RG505 due to it's wider display needed to view both NDS game screens. I never got the 353M even though I think it's a decent handheld. Though, I would get the 405M over the 353M for the larger display. I could definitely see myself playing some GENESIS Minnesota Fats: Pool Legend on that ANBERNIC RG405M!
@namcojr Жыл бұрын
This is probably the one that's finally going to replace my RG552. It's simply stunning! (But yeah, shame about that lack of linux support...)
@glennshoemake4200 Жыл бұрын
The screen is so much better on the RG552, I don't feel the faster chip on Android only would be worth upgrading too.
@clankfish Жыл бұрын
finally? the rg552 came out last year 😆
@glennshoemake4200 Жыл бұрын
@@clankfish I wasn't the original poster, I'm perfectly happy with my RG552 now.
@AnonYmous-xw1jn Жыл бұрын
Anyone know how they number these? I can't keep my head straight with the names
@kadiryazici1558 Жыл бұрын
@@AnonYmous-xw1jn rg40 means 4 Inch Display and the 5 means the Version/series/generation and the "M" means "Metal" Example: rg353p -> 3,5 Inch Display, 3rd Generation and p for plastic
@igorR061 Жыл бұрын
Nice, seems they solved their ergonomics issues on many previous handhelds.
@rzmonk76 Жыл бұрын
Nice analysis! Thanks.
@kinghoju Жыл бұрын
I don't know about you but being stuck with Android OS is a major deal breaker for me. Onion OS or something similar is a must!
@jonathonearl482 Жыл бұрын
I actually like the colorful abxy buttons. I would have even preferred the buttons to be glass jelly bean colored. Like the jelly bean colored abxy buttons of the POWKIDDY X16.
@Myaccisbanned Жыл бұрын
It's a take on the pal snes controller
@IntricationZ Жыл бұрын
19:25 When you use upscaling instead of native res, you get essentially super-sample anti-aliasing. There are benefits of upscaling.
@emudeck3499 Жыл бұрын
Hello everyone!
@divinejo7179 Жыл бұрын
Hello
@gmoney0987 Жыл бұрын
Any channel content Emudeck?
@bademoderndesigns5962 Жыл бұрын
Hi there!
@joshjoshjoshjoshjoshjoshj Жыл бұрын
Hey man
@pepito69 Жыл бұрын
Greetings fellow video game enthusiast
@rickylascaze4787 Жыл бұрын
This is dope, I'm interested in seeing a 6' model with 16:9 aspect ratio and analog triggers instead.
@nickentros Жыл бұрын
That’s basically an Ayn Odin though
@moomah5929 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting device. Nearly what I'm looking for. D-Pad position I would need to test to see if it annoys me. 4:3 screen is great, even though a 960p resolution screen would be awesome. The warmth of the device is also something I would need to feel for myself, to see if it would be a problem in the long run. Some things that would be important for me too: That battery charge gets properly measured, not just guessed by the system like with the 351V. That standby actually works. So not like the 351 on AmberElec, that wakes up again right away, or the problems with controls not working after wakeup. No Android as the only possible OS, so this is already kinda a deal breaker with the 405M. Still don't understand why it shouldn't be possible to create different OS for it. Things I would love but most likely will never get: A Mega Drive / Saturn style D-Pad and a 6 button layout, especially for Saturn games.
@Mr_Blendz Жыл бұрын
Great video as always and good edit and that death in bomberman lmao xD
@AlexDenton0451 Жыл бұрын
This is a step in the proper direction! Give me a Plastic or Clamshell version and I'm gonna fall in love completely. Most likely though, I'll be waiting for a chipset that can properly run GameCube or PS2 into one of these before I upgrade my 351p.
@sunnygalli Жыл бұрын
Russ's Wife - "Is that a retro handheld in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?"
@visfanaat8188 Жыл бұрын
The only reason i dont have a retro handheld yet, is cause i cant make up my mind which one to buy. And when i finally do, another badge of better handhelds are announced. Than i am back at the start again. It makes me always waiting for the next one.
@_Majoras Жыл бұрын
depend on how strong you need it? if you're waiting for gamecube/ps2 emulation then i wouldn't get a retro handheld until next year
@pancon5 Жыл бұрын
The best ones right now depending on specific tastes and needs are roughly from cheapest to most expensive and from smaller to bigger size, the Miyoo Mini+/RG5XX, RG353M (or V for vertical), Retroid Pocket 3+, the Ayn Odin Pro/Lite, the more premium Analogue Pocket and of course the Steam Deck. But yes, can't go wrong waiting for the next more powerful chipsets if there's no rush!
@samadrousesmith226 Жыл бұрын
@@pancon5 do you think I should get a 505 or a win 600 because I want something bigger than my 353v and I want the best bang for my buck
@pancon5 Жыл бұрын
@@samadrousesmith226 Russ here in the retro game corps channel has an RG505 vs Retroid Pocket 3+ , it's quite thorough, I'd recommend watching it if you haven't already! Other channels have also made this comparison. I know very little about the Win600 sadly.
@JP-rz2pp Жыл бұрын
I like the design of the 405m and the bigger screen, it was going to be my first retro handheld, because the miyoo mini plus is always sold out, but at around 175$, maybe more in euros, it’s not worth it for me.
@Guitario666 Жыл бұрын
Rp3+ is a very good choice for performance and price
@JP-rz2pp Жыл бұрын
@@Guitario666 Under 100€ is my goal, so now it’s either the miyoo mini plus or the anbernic rg35xx, mostly for snes and mega drive, I don’t care much for early 3D games like ps1, n64 or saturn.
@Guitario666 Жыл бұрын
@@JP-rz2pp rg3xx is fantastic with garlicos. And unlike miyoo handhelds.. it's available for purchase 😁
@MrFreedownloadgames Жыл бұрын
@@JP-rz2pp PS1 and Saturn have lots of great 2D/2.5D games like Castlevania SotN etc.
@dtape Жыл бұрын
I disagree that the analog stick on top doesn't suit the games for this device. With the T618 chip this device is great for PS1, N64 and Dreamcast games that use analog sticks. There's already plenty of 4:3 handhelds with slightly less powerful chips like the RG353 series devices that can play SNES/Genesis/Capcom arcade well that have the d-pad on top that people can get instead. Even though I won't get this device it's better that there is a variety of options out there for button configuration at various performance points.
@PJ-om2wq Жыл бұрын
I think that the RK3566 SoC is far more open source friendly though, isn't it?
@SWPLGAMING Жыл бұрын
Awesome video bud, love the break down🔥
@nathanhargenrader645 Жыл бұрын
This looks to be ambernic's best device in a minute but my search for the ultimate steam deck companion continues. A little too expensive, stuck with the same chipset, and I would prefer stacked triggers. I think at this point I just need the retroid device that ups the chipset.
@psp4gamer Жыл бұрын
A companion for the deck?! Got your point but even if that thing is huge by itself, its the "ultimate" in terms of emulation, almost everything runs fine.
@nathanhargenrader645 Жыл бұрын
@@psp4gamer I love my deck and it does pretty much everything but I would really like something pocketable that could run GameCube consistently. The Retroid 3+ is super close but doesn't quite cut it. I
@RandomPlaceHolderName Жыл бұрын
@@psp4gamer It isn't a daily carry, so why comment about it?
@ginyuTV Жыл бұрын
if retroid came out with some competition for the odin lite; that would definitely be a contender...
@mackw919 Жыл бұрын
The steam deck is outdated and it's only been a yr it's way to big and the battery sucks
@humanchannel9421 Жыл бұрын
4:3, 4.5 inches, 720p, OLED is the dream
@pancon5 Жыл бұрын
The screen and the quite large face buttons look real nice, but the best course of action for people who own a device is probably to wait for the more powerful Linux-running Rockchip 3588 chipset that Russ mentions to be implemented in these devices!
@hugotipple Жыл бұрын
If the RG405M was as powerful but with a linux os, and the Dpad on top, that would be my ultimate retro portable handheld. I would jump at it as fast as a snake bite.
@pancon5 Жыл бұрын
@@hugotipple Agreed!
@hugotipple Жыл бұрын
I was taking a closer look at the chip rk3588 and I find it VERY hard that Anbernic would use it to build a 4:3 device. It would be a bigger screen, with different ratio for PS2 games. The chip will very likely be used on TV Boxes due to the capacity of image output. They would hardly waste it on a tiny screen. The chip alone costs $100.00. Let's see what future holds. I think I won't be seeing my dream pocketable retro handheld any time soon.
@pancon5 Жыл бұрын
@@hugotipple Maybe it could come on a device similar and somewhere between the RP3+ and the Odin in size, who knows!
@hugotipple Жыл бұрын
@@pancon5 yes, I think so. And that's the problem for me. You heard Russ, they kind of suffered to find a 4" 4:3 screen. The demand for a biggish almost square screen is very small so the production is limited. Most devices use widescreen format so they're readily available in all different qualities. I haven't seen the 405M in person but the screen may be good enough. I don't even need a chip as powerful as the RK3588. Only powerful enough to emulate all plataforms from the CRT TV era, including N64 and dreamcast without stuttering. And the Dpad on top. The RG405M is very close, though. I just don't think that Andoid frontends are as neat as these linux based OS like AmberElec, etc.
@shapesinaframe Жыл бұрын
Great to see quality new 4:3 hardware. Would be amazing if it could pull off the tougher GCN games
@NerdGlassGamingPA Жыл бұрын
I am early to catch the video and happy with that, awesome video as always !
@reece758 Жыл бұрын
This is a budget godsend for those of us who mainly play Dreamcast on these devices. My Retroid 3+ cramps my hand due to the dpad being at the top.
@thisiserich Жыл бұрын
I dunno. I still like the 353m better. While it’s not quite as capable as the 405m I like the two card slots and the ability to run custom linux systems on it while still retaining android. I like the layout of the controls on the 353m better too. I was never a GameCube kid, I know, that’s crazy, but I mainly play n64 and below and the 353m does an amazing job at that. It be been playing a lot of ps1, snes, and game boy games on my 353. It’s been perfect.
@grilin18. Жыл бұрын
I just got into this space with the RG35XX and I'm loving it but I'm still hunting for something that can play every PS2 game since thats what I played the most of growing up. Maybe the retroid pocket 4+ (always wait for the plus lol) will be what I want I just hope it doesn't end up being huge or expensive anything over 250 and bigger than a switch and I think it would be worth while to just make the jump to a steam deck as I am mainly a pc gamer now.
@const3llations_370 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a recent flagship phone? if so it might be worth considering grabbing a controller for your phone and turning it into an at home steam deck. I use geforcenow, moonlight, gamepass and many emulators on my z fold. Can stream all my games from my pc to my phone on 5g network and seamless on 5ghz wifi
@grilin18. Жыл бұрын
@@const3llations_370 I use an Iphone so my options in that space aren't great and part of the reason I got into the retro handhelds space was to get me off my phone away from social media, so a phone based emulator defeats the point
@zerospecs2331 Жыл бұрын
@@const3llations_370 Do you mind sharing more about this? Geforce, Moonlight, etc? I have a spare OnePlus 7 Pro that I was wondering if I could use for gaming. I was considering getting a controller for it, but I wasn't sure how effective it would be power and performance wise, versus getting something like a Steam Deck or the G Cloud. I'm still learning and trying to figure out my best options, but I know regardless I'm getting a device that is designed to be an emulator like in this video.
@jeremysart Жыл бұрын
I quite like the 4:3 since 99% of the games I’d be playing on it were designed for it, but I do prefer the design and layout of the RP3. Whoa, it can run 3DS??
@ls-prez6125 Жыл бұрын
I been all day to watch this video! Yay 😊
@bobsanderz3005 Жыл бұрын
The screen upgrade alone is really amazing
@googlesucks1 Жыл бұрын
Almost perfect but the stick design on top is absolutely insane.
@Xion_Toshiro9 ай бұрын
If this thing runs Steam & retro ROMs & Emulators, I'm sold
@RandomizationShow Жыл бұрын
Thank you for outright saying it won't run much PS2 and GameCube, you saved me $100+. 4:3 OLED would be a dream but not until it has the games to match.
@GarethFreshwater Жыл бұрын
Come on man! I've only recently got my RG35XX, and now you're making me want this one as well!
@TarikA Жыл бұрын
@Retro Game Corps: For your In Depth Review I'd love to see this thing emulating "SEGA Worldwide Soccer '97" on Saturn, then some Daijisho footage (though I'm pretty sure u'll throw that one on it anyway) and since the most interesting thing about this is the 4" 4:3 display (for the first time ever) I'd like to see some vertical handhelds with screens turned on put under it, like the RG351V (since it's got the width of the DMG and might be already wide enough to house a 4" screen), the RG35XX, Miyoo Mini Plus and Analogue Pocket. That would be nice to see. I really hope more devices with that screen will spawn within the next few months. It's what I've been waiting for. But Android-only and the D-Pad on the bottom are letting me skip this one honestly.
@ViralHeadcase Жыл бұрын
It took me all the years but today it finally clicked. I just realized the number in Anbernic naming scheme refers to the screen size lol.
@bear532 Жыл бұрын
wait until I tell you about the last number and the letters lol, then your mind is really going to be blown haha. The last number is the gen, except they always skip gen4 because apparently 4 in mandarin (I don’t speak mandarin, just read this somewhere) sounds a lot like the word death so it’s considered bad luck to use it (similar to how buildings skip assigning the 13th floor). Then the letter is either m for metal, p for plastic, or v for vertical. Although Russ talks about the rg405m being a replacement of the rg505, it’s really the 4th gen of the 353 devices.
@ViralHeadcase Жыл бұрын
@@bear532 Lol! I new about the letters but not the version number, thanks!. Make the numerous products from them a little easier to sort through and understand now.
@bear532 Жыл бұрын
@@ViralHeadcase sorry I gave you some wrong info. The last number is the generation of the soc being used and not the generation of the handheld itself.
@oneway23 Жыл бұрын
Russ, did you bankro...sorry, wrong creator! Great video. Can't wait to get this in-hand. Thanks for all you do!
@benjaminbjacobsen Жыл бұрын
Great review, Thanks! I've been looking for a smaller/pocketable horizontal. For me it's between this and the flip. I think the flip wins because it's screen is 2.3" tall -vs- 2.4" tall for the 405. The difference lies in playing 16:9 (GBA/PSP hacks etc) get a MUCH bigger screen where the 4:3 content gets a 4% shorter screen. The flip is smaller except for the thickness where it's 25.4mm thick w/o countring triggers vs the 18 here... I've got a flip on order. I'm tempted to grab one of these as well to compare.
@BareMetalProgramming Жыл бұрын
Did I see an ad in the settings menu? holy crap! 15:36
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos Russ, looking forward to that in depth review!! (Can this device then do video output at all or not??) Also one of the new Retroid Pocket Flip, please!! And of I may ask, extra video with a direct comparison between the Rg405m, RP3+ and the RP Flip... Deciding which one to buy from these!
@TarisRedwing Жыл бұрын
I like that color with the hint of green.
@burger-enjoyer Жыл бұрын
I think that d-pad on the top would fit better a 4:3 retro system. But if the next version can emulate Gamecube at full speed it will be instant buy for me.
@ChannelOfElveman Жыл бұрын
Finally a handheld to surpass 351P!
@Bonkikavo Жыл бұрын
I'm so god damn tempted to buy this. I have 351MP and this would be the perfect upgrade.
@Admiral_Gonzo_III Жыл бұрын
Need this thing in my life
@RaphaelClancy Жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one that prefers Linux over Android.
@humanrich Жыл бұрын
Glad I held off getting a RP3+, there's always something interesting around the corner.
@humanrich Жыл бұрын
Those bigger face buttons look great.
@barrysmith7896 Жыл бұрын
I want a plastic one, metal ones are unnecessarily heavy. That's what made the PSP 2000/3000 so much better than the 1000. Still dumb putting the dpad on the bottom though.
@b0ntr4g3r3 Жыл бұрын
I bought a 505 last year and got it in December, now I wish I had of waited the new form factor seems perfect to throw in a pocket and the 4:3 is better for most of the content I play on the go.
@amandaw5993 Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the in depth review. I just got the 353v but don't like the shape of it, thinking about one of these rectangles.
@POST_M0RTEM Жыл бұрын
Why would they put the dpad on the bottom with a 4:3 device were you will be playing retro games mostly? Makes no sense smh.
@CrunchyTire5 ай бұрын
My very impression taking this out of the box was, I WISH THIS WAS A CELL PHONE. The exact way it is, just with phone capabilities, would be perfect. I have a Fold 3 but I'd leave it at home lol. At least some days.
@zgillet Жыл бұрын
Not replacing my RG351P. It's fully loaded up to the PS1, and it's perfect for GBA games. I have RP 3+ anyway. I'm also pretty much sick of Android-based emulation.
@steel5897 Жыл бұрын
RP3+ is fantastic, and so is that classic 351 line from Anbernic. I'm a RP3+ and RG351V guy myself, covers all fronts for me with the horizontal and vertical form factors, 16:9 and 4:3, Linux and Android, thinner/portable form factor vs chunkier comfier to hold, and so on. They balance each other out.
@IcoKirov Жыл бұрын
"it's not gonna be very in depth video" > video running for 25 minutes
@ninjason57 Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video showing the max ability of this handheld? I would like to know how much PS2 and Gamecube it can run considering the chip is running on a lower resolution and smaller screen.
@guitarsimon1 Жыл бұрын
I can personally attest the extra half-inch does make all the difference.
@TN_AU Жыл бұрын
As stated in the video this 4:3 aspect ratio is best suited for games using the dpad, so dpad should have been on top. Sorry to say but 16:9 games on a 4:3 screen dont mix.
@bear532 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad the dpad placement isn’t an issue. I’ve been obsessing with the ktr1 layout and have swapped it 4 times (wish I was kidding). If having the dpad at the bottom makes no difference then I’m glad because that’s my current layout. Plus the only controller I use is an xbox one so I’m glad you mentioned that as well. Btw, has your ktr1 shipped yet? Eagerly waiting for that review.
@seapunk.mp3 Жыл бұрын
Man. Seriously? Like once or twice I can understand but 4 times?? No one can even place orders on the kt r1 now because paypal blocked and flagged his account for suspicious transactions, paypal buyers protection isn’t there for this purpose, if you can’t make up your mind don’t ruin it for everyone else
@bear532 Жыл бұрын
@@seapunk.mp3 I have only ordered my ktr1 once. To change my order, I emailed him asking for the change and he has been very helpful. So don’t go pointing fingers. Also, 4 is very excessive. I’ve never been more indecisive in my life regarding a product. The reason I’m so indecisive is because I’ve never had a handheld with this form factor before. I own a steamdeck which has the joystick and dpad next to each other making either option just as comfortable and I have an original gbc and gba which obviously don’t have a joystick. I don’t have the faintest clue how comfortable or uncomfortable it is to play a device with a stacked dpad and joystick. I do use an xbox controller very rarely on my pc so I’m used to using a joystick and the dpad is off to the side so it’s not uncomfortable to use at all. My all time favorite handheld games have been pokemon. The ktr1 is the perfect gba emulator and I wanted the dpad on top specifically for pokemon. However, I’m really not crazy about older games that rely on the dpad (except mario games). I know I will most likely end up playing games that use a joystick if I’m not playing pokemon. So in my head it’s either have the perfect pokemon emulator and not be as comfortable at playing other games (except for fighting games) or have a handheld that makes most other games comfortable to play, but not my favorite handheld game, pokemon. If I had ever used a similar device, I would not be this indecisive. I don’t want to order the wrong layout because first it’s expensive and secondly I highly doubt I’ll be able to change it once I get it. I have ordered it with the joystick on top.
@KDiaz-hy1xx Жыл бұрын
I feel like most recent handhelds lack vision and try to be too many things at once. Why would you have a prominent analog stick on the left for a 4:3 display???? We're in an era where, if you're designing a handheld, you should be specializing.
@Madblaster6 Жыл бұрын
Will you be doing a review of the Retail GDP WIN4?
@volkere.633 Жыл бұрын
Would be nice to get a bit more information about the batteries in future reviews For example if they are easy to change for having a back up battery or upgrading them with a stronger battery For travelers that might be interesting
@avelkm Жыл бұрын
travellers use powerbanks)
@volkere.633 Жыл бұрын
Still would be way more convenient to upgrade the battery in the device itself or have a way lighter backup compared to a powerbank
@volkere.633 Жыл бұрын
Now still using my psp go and I bought a powerbank a while ago for my phone It wasn't strong enough to charge my psp go
@dafunken Жыл бұрын
really wish anbernic brought something similar (form factor and specs wise) but in plastic. i have a metal anbernic and while it looks sleek, it’s heavy and the metal actually feels cold. if you play mostly retro games, the plastic actually feels more ”right”. just my two cents.
@Thesassyiscute Жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've seen a 4:3 oled, if this was more powerful it'd be cool to play with some crt shaders on that oled screen
@jeffwertz2953 Жыл бұрын
Not an oled. It's IPS display
@ivangh94 Жыл бұрын
This is the perfect device for N64 and PS1 games.
@TorgoHiggins Жыл бұрын
I think I'd still take a 353m today over anything else, given the choice. The dual-boot option along with the fact that I just don't have a ton of interest emulating anything past PS1 at this juncture just continues to make it the best-in-class option for me. If it could dual-boot into Linux I'd more heavily consider it. As it stands though, it's probably a hard pass. Otherwise really slick-looking device though. Despite still rocking my 351v, I'm a big fan of Anbernic's metal devices.
@user-vi4xy1jw7e Жыл бұрын
Why you no like games past PS1
@TorgoHiggins Жыл бұрын
@@user-vi4xy1jw7e Oh, it's really more just a personal realization. Those libraries more than fulfill the types of things I prefer to play on the go, and they're also all extremely cheap, easy, and no-fuss to get running properly at full speed. I would get severely diminishing returns past that. My personal exception is that good PS2 emulation would be ideal. However, I DO also already have a Steam Deck in addition to my RG351v. Past that, almost everything else on the market is either Android-based, which means AetherSX2 and... yeah no, or Windows-based and insanely expensive.
@lucascarter8008 Жыл бұрын
They got rid of HDMI (no USBC out either) and also got rid of the second microSD card slot? Inline triggers, asymmetrical analog... Man that kind of sucks for something so close to perfect.