Miyoo A30 Review | An Underrated Gem!

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Today we're reviewing an underrated gem: the long-awaited Miyoo A30!
0:00 Intro
0:31 Carrying case
0:47 Design
1:27 Size vs. Miyoo Mini
1:56 Hardware overview
3:08 OS Menu
4:22 Settings
5:03 Search and game list
5:40 In-game menus
6:16 Software issues
6:15 Hotkeys
7:18 Custom firmware
7:44 D-Pad
8:45 Face buttons & shoulders
9:12 Analog stick
10:17 Performance
11:11 Dreamcast, N64, PSP
11:57 Why the new chip?
13:10 Dim screen issue
14:30 Screen overview
15:27 Speaker
16:00 Likes
16:24 Dislikes
17:01 Miyoo A30: Far too complicated
17:53 The bottom line
18:25 Vs. RG28XX
19:18 Why the A30 wins for me
20:00 In summary
#miyooa30 #a30 #miyoominiplus #miyoomini #Miyoo #retrogaming #retrogames #retrohandhelds #Onion #OnionOS #rg28xx #anbernic
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@cedric15773 17 күн бұрын

Miyoo definitely underestimated how much of the Mini/+’s success was due to the community software work with OnionOS, rather than their own work on the hardware of those devices

@bballbg6 12 күн бұрын

The community just launched a new os for this

@Worldwave 8 күн бұрын

I hope the Onion devs decide to work on this device. The hardware is charming. Onion is just such a great system and medium

@akagihideo547 5 күн бұрын

@@bballbg6is it spruce?

@bballbg6 5 күн бұрын

@@akagihideo547yes

@dr_ubo 4 күн бұрын

@@akagihideo547yeah Spruce, which is based on RA30, which was developed by one of the devs of the original Onion OS.

@DanTheMan12121212 17 күн бұрын

This is one of if not the best RH review I’ve seen for any device. You point out the A30’s flaws without resorting to attention-grabby hyperbole, focus a lot on the strengths of the device, contextualize its release and reception based on the company’s history, and really go into why someone might want this or want its direct competition. Well done, this was a pleasure to watch 👍

@BoKnowsGaming 18 күн бұрын

You are so right about start and select. Having select on top just feels completely unnatural. Why is that? Great vid.

@RetroBreezeYT 18 күн бұрын

No idea, it kills me honestly lol

@lurkerphoenix 16 күн бұрын

Excellent video as always, thank you!

@SWPLGAMING 18 күн бұрын

Great video bud👍🏾 I believe that released this a little too late. I do like the controls and the case. But to me, it does feel as if they developed this device on the cheap.

@kantackistan 17 күн бұрын

If they ever revisited this design and addressed the issues, I'd be stoked to own one. The fact that the brightness issue got resolved maybe gets my hopes up

@OgbWinter 18 күн бұрын

Solid video! Thanks

@RetroBreezeYT 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@crystal_is_cozy 17 күн бұрын

Shem. The box art bit was so relatable.

@Sadtiric 18 күн бұрын

I'm grateful that you mentioned the buzzing. I'm assuming it's like the MM+ where if you turn the brightness all the way up the PWM buzz stops, eh?

@SonicLoveEmulation 18 күн бұрын

Awesome video as always man, but not a fan of the A30 sadly

@frankysour 17 күн бұрын

Great video,thanks! I'm saying nothing new here but I really wish it was possible to smash the a30 and rg28xx together and get aesthetics and controls from the a30, internals from the rg28xx, keeping the HDMI from one side, the wifi from the other, and adding Bluetooth... Well... Theta how these people get us buying multiple devices in most cases, or none as for me in this specific case

@Renegaiden_ 17 күн бұрын

I believe the new improved chip was used on this model so they can put it out there with the horizontal form factor and the analog stick as a test run to gain feedback on it and use it to see how they can improve the issues for the upcoming Miyoo Flip GBA SP clone model with dual analog sticks they have yet to announce. Seeing how Anbernic beat them to the punch and made a product that's hard to compete with at their level, Miyoo has to punch well above their weight to meet that standard to make a strong first impression and meet consumer's needs. So this is how I think they were trying to go about it.

@RetroBreezeYT 16 күн бұрын

That's a massive, massive financial risk (or just burn) to take. Besides, the flip is supposed to ship with an RK3566!

@Renegaiden_ 15 күн бұрын

@@RetroBreezeYT I'm not all that savy on how that works, so may I get an explanation?

@CellPhish 17 күн бұрын

Great review. The USB C is also for Audio with the Adapter… that nobody will ever use. Yes charging only

@calculateddeclination5534 8 күн бұрын

It's the plastic version of the rg280m we never got from anbernic. I like.

@retrogamingnmore2513 12 күн бұрын

Knulli is in development for the A30

@cym0npeter 17 күн бұрын

Honestly, I Iike the A30 in spite of not having Onion. The quick menu, the membrane controls, the dpad pivot. It’s a snack sized comfortable handheld. And my screen is plenty bright. It does get warm, retroarch needs tweaking, and Onion would truly level this up.

@grizztbbs2163 10 күн бұрын

Hey man I really enjoy your content especially about the gaming console you were making, are you planning on continuing the project? Or did you just give up?

@RetroBreezeYT 10 күн бұрын

Hi there! Actually I did kind of give up on it for a while, but I've improved my 3D CAD skills and have made a lot of good progress on it recently and will definitely finish it really soon and make a video! Actually I have three DIY gaming projects right now: the RB-2H handheld from before, an 8-inch tablet-based handheld, AND a 5" all-in-one desktop games console. That last one will have a video releasing this week!

@RetroBreezeYT 10 күн бұрын

Here's the most recent design update: x.com/RetroBreezeYT/status/1800429466210218153?t=esxCvos1VrYi9eTARTgQNQ&s=19

@thomaschipman 17 күн бұрын

real shame that they didn't match the buttons to the darker red shade of the case

@RetroBreezeYT 17 күн бұрын

Oh yeah, I didn't notice that!

@XINN1X 17 күн бұрын

on the trimui smart pro you have to restart the device after copying files over in usb mode so its probably the same with the a30

@ondrej1893 4 күн бұрын

All it takes for this to be a "GBA Micro" legend is the community software...

@chifurbr 8 күн бұрын

their biggest mistake was competing directly against the 28xx, have they launched this at a lower price so people wouldn't have compared it, for the full price is not great, but if you think of it as a horizontal micro r36s is actually not bad

@RetroBreezeYT 8 күн бұрын

I think the a30 was in development for way longer than the 28XX. Unfortunate timing for Miyoo for sure.

@tappersreviews4677 17 күн бұрын

Great review. Had this simply contained the same chip as the MM+ and run OnionOS I would've bought one for sure. Now I'm not interested. Same probably for the Flip if they ever actually release it, which is a shame.

@RetroBreezeYT 17 күн бұрын

The flip I think will be a totally different beast for sure.

@Two49 9 күн бұрын

does this device get hot when playing modest games like GBC and GBA?

@Garret_DMG 17 күн бұрын

Another thing that pissed me off was no Ds emulation ??? Come on

@alpmaster0076 15 күн бұрын

Did you know how to refresh your roms you press home on game menu to find all new games?

@strikelight 17 күн бұрын

Knulli is also working on a cfw for this device. If that happens, a lot of people will be happy. I also agree about the 28xx completely. I'm reaching for the a30 while my 28xx stays in its case.

@sandplasma 17 күн бұрын

Love the review! Finally someone who sees the positives. I love the Miyop build quality and this review has finally convinced me to get one.

@MajlisIlmuTamanSyurga 18 күн бұрын

I'll stick to Anbernic Arc because of fighting games 😊

@RetroBreezeYT 18 күн бұрын

That's a pretty good plan!

@strikelight 17 күн бұрын

The arc is amaaaaazing, but sadly not pocketable. Can't just throw it in your pocket as you're heading out the door.

@MajlisIlmuTamanSyurga 17 күн бұрын

@@strikelight Yes i agree on that

@JuanSaucedoJOSEJUANSAUCEDO1802 17 күн бұрын

RA30 fixes most of the issues and has themes

@arthurdurham 14 күн бұрын

This theoretically is exactly the kind of device I always wanted, something super pocketable that doesn't skimp on controller inputs and at a cheap price. But the performance is shockingly bad, and it seems purely due to software issues. The trimui smart is older, lower specs, and smaller than this and somehow plays better (downsides are no analog or L2R2 buttons and mid U.I). Maybe when the community gets onion OS on it it'll be better; but that'll take forever if it even happens. I have no clue why these companies rely on that kind process constantly as it just decreases sales for a long time.

@toycoma98 17 күн бұрын

I love my MM+, but I pass on this device. Starting to think Miyoo is a one hit wonder. I wont be surprised if the flip is garbage like this one

@RetroBreezeYT 16 күн бұрын

2 hits if the original mini counts!

@wrtucey 17 күн бұрын

Apparently Miyoo has decided that ARCADE is now spelled ADRCAE 3:28.

@redaben9936 18 күн бұрын

The miyoo mini plus is way better than this model

@RetroBreezeYT 18 күн бұрын

I agree for sure!

@juanmartin9741 10 күн бұрын

Looool😂😂😂

@Robodob0 17 күн бұрын

The A30 is ok. But when you consider all the other options we have now for small retro handhelds, at its current state, i rank it as one of the worst options.

@TJZTechShow 17 күн бұрын

People like to hate on this device but after using it for some time, I now carry it everywhere. It’s smaller and more powerful than the Mini and it’s lighter which begs me to take it with me at all times in my pocket

@glittlehoss 4 күн бұрын

Dude you’re right on. They should have went with the same chip as the mini. Stupid

@Agumon5 17 күн бұрын

There really is zero reason to pick this up over the RG35XXH. If you want a horizontal retro emulation handheld for less than $70, th Anbernic is the best choice.

@RetroBreezeYT 16 күн бұрын

The H is vastly superior sure, but the difference in screen size is an important factor too!

@jwill7998 17 күн бұрын

The RG300X is still my favorite pocketable device.

@supermodio64 18 күн бұрын

It’s happening…

@Pepoalbaro 9 күн бұрын

the device is not great, but is far from being trash like most people said. This "miyoo vs anbernic" thing is becoming so awful as the "apple vs samsung" debate

@RetroBreezeYT 9 күн бұрын

100% agree with you on all points!

@Zedisdeadbaby666 13 сағат бұрын

@Pepoalbaro That kind of stupid behaviour will never end. The best thing is to ignore it as much as possible.

@impheris 17 күн бұрын

i think this is the my first time on this channel and i have to say, it's a good video but the quality would be way better if you were not so lazy :)

@RetroBreezeYT 17 күн бұрын

What do you mean exactly?

@-Airwalk1616- 17 күн бұрын

Give it a few months. That metal faceplate will start to peel right off.

@RetroBreezeYT 17 күн бұрын

I have yet to see any actual evidence of this happening at all

@-Airwalk1616- 17 күн бұрын

@@RetroBreezeYT really...? m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNKXh5CbqrrXZoE.html

@ryansoucyracing 16 күн бұрын

Looks like the "analog" stick is an 8-way joystick... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8mTdZubzp6XfJc.html At least in this calibration tool it looks to jump to max levels. Boo. That so disappointed me about the 35xx-H. Why?! WHY?!

@RetroBreezeYT 14 күн бұрын

It's definitely not. Its a full analog stick for sure

@ryansoucyracing 14 күн бұрын

@@RetroBreezeYT if only it had a 3.5 inch screen...

@RetroBreezeYT 14 күн бұрын

@@ryansoucyracing Yeah I wish they would do an A30 Plus!

@AP101083 18 күн бұрын

Whahaha Anbernic RG28xx is way better... why release this... make no sense.

@benpregent 18 күн бұрын

I own both and I would personally disagree. A30 is great for a 2.8inch handheld, super comfortable to use

@supermodio64 18 күн бұрын

These are HANDhelds not spec sheets

@strikelight 17 күн бұрын

Another owner of both, and for what you are going to play on this size screen, the a30 is definitely more enjoyable to carry around. The rattle of the 28xx that can not be fixed with any amount of dampening mods is a nail in its coffin.