This Mini Gameboy is a TON of FUN! (RG Nano Review)

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FUNKEY S REVIEW: • The FunKey S is TINY a...
The RG Nano is a super cool teeny tiny itsy bitsy little mini Gameboy, and at first I didn't think I would like it but I ended up having a great time with it!
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Intro: Captive Portal - Intro For A Nonexisting Video Game
Outro: RoccoW - Chipho instrumental
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- CHAPTERS -
00:00 Well... yeah it's pretty small...
00:35 This is the RG Nano
01:57 RG Nano Review
02:36 The Hardware
04:48 The System
06:49 The Gaming Experience
11:00 Conclusion
12:31 The End
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@IcebergTech 11 ай бұрын

It's actually normal sized, Dweeb just has huge hands.

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

I'M A FREAK! DON'T LOOK AT ME!

@Pridetoons 11 ай бұрын

@@TechDweebYes but remember that's what Retro Games are for so we don't have to think about such existential problems like being a small man with giant hands.😂

@mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873 11 ай бұрын

@@TechDweeb😂😂😂

@davidmacias1270 11 ай бұрын

@@TechDweeb🤣

@armedready1 11 ай бұрын

Cue mastubation jokes

@Braddockggb 11 ай бұрын

I can't wait to play PS2 games on this.

@FezzYousuf Ай бұрын

I would question how can ps2 games run on this tiny device without analog sticks, but hey emulation has come a long way? maybe

@UkeofCarl Ай бұрын

@@FezzYousufI think she was joking.

@user-ty1it5gz4v 11 ай бұрын

Your videos on these retro-consoles are weirdly cozy. Thanks for the comfort.

@mattedwards1547 11 ай бұрын

As someone who's been using a 14 inch CRT for the last 30 years (to this very day it's on my RTX 4090 setup) I do believe I'm crazy enough to daily drive this mini ball of coolness. thanks for another awesome video, Dweeb. 😊

@iowamv 9 ай бұрын

Comments fit neatly into two categories: people who do not own them ("that's ridiculous!" and "novelty that clearly won't work"), and then people who actually own one ("I freakin' love this! I play it more than any other device"). Thanks for making a thoughtful review. I've got one on the way.

@TechDweeb 9 ай бұрын

Haha ain't that the truth!

@warmerspy 11 ай бұрын

"You are not gonna enjoy spending 40 hours playing through Final Fantasy VII on this..." Is this a challenge?

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

If you still have fingers that work after that, I will tip my hat to you.

@warmerspy 11 ай бұрын

@@TechDweeb If I had a Nano I would take this challenge. But I don't and I personally can't justify getting one. But it is so cool. If you told younger me we could play playstation games on a tiny Gameboy in the future I would have been so excited.

@slycoopers 7 ай бұрын

This reminds me of the old Nintendo Mini Classics from the late 90s… but on steroids. I’m not sure if anyone even remembers those. Thanks for sharing the video!

@Pridetoons 11 ай бұрын

That intro was gold! 😂

@army103 11 ай бұрын

What a neat little gadget! If I hadn't just gotten myself a Retroid Pocket 3+ a few months ago, I would definitely have considered grabbing one of these. My nephew just might luck out this Christmas, though...

@billm970 11 ай бұрын

Hahah, “super secret place” . Great job.

@Opebin 11 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this thing, can't stop playing it, though I get why people have their reservations about the size. Been getting tons of time in on Fire Emblem and Pokemon romhacks, FFTA, FF1, and plenty others

@decisionparalysis7856 11 ай бұрын

Kind of loving that device, would really only use it for gb/gbc. Both of those systems are greatly underrated though, I think they could have afforded to make it slightly larger though.

@FezzYousuf Ай бұрын

I ended up getting this device, on sale I do have a trimui smart and anbernics rg35xx h which I honestly have been loving both they are a ton and I saw a review through one of your videos. I just love retro handhelds in general haha you could say I am sort of collector or enthusiast. I was thinking pixel gkp or this one I actually prefer this plus the $37 dollar on Aliexpress couldn't hesitate myself on that offer. Great videos TechDweeb

@lloydmilton9808 11 ай бұрын

I first learned about your channel a few months ago and this has to be one of my favorite videos so far. At one point, I had to pause the video I was laughing so hard. I might see some of these products reviewed on other channels first, but I must say, I am always looking forward to seeing your review for the fun, humorous and honest takes. We may see these products reviewed elsewhere, but where else can we get information about storing the right game system in our prison wallets? A few things from this review: 1. When are we going to get a review of all the tiny TVs, game carts, gameboys and NES devices displayed in this video? Where do I even get cables that small :p 2. I still might get one of these, but it will likely receive a spot on my display wall vs. taking it around with me. The Miyoo Mini is probably as small of a device that my 50 y/o eyes can actually play and still understand what they are seeing. Thanks again for all that you do, TechDweeb!

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

Haha thanks buddy! That puts a big ol' smile on this ol' dweebs face 🤓 1. Check at your local Lego store 2. Yeah I like it more as a curiosity. I can play GB on it, but I more enjoy it to show to people and just appreciate as an interesting object. Kinda silly but it just makes me happy :)

@kyfeam 11 ай бұрын

my old eyes couldnt stare at this tiny screen for to long.. my eyes go blurry for hours afterwards.. still an awesome little handheld..

@japanesemickeymouse6694 11 ай бұрын

Anbernic must be on next level crack, to go from somthing really cool like the 405M to RG Nano

@mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873 11 ай бұрын

Andre the giant could never enjoy this 😢

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

He was my favourite wrestler from back in the day!

@zombrosis 8 ай бұрын

I have one. I love it.

@willowtree8250 11 ай бұрын

Oh I’m definitely putting this on my tiny purse incase I get bored in waiting rooms/boring parties

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

Perfect purse bling!

@bellytelevision 11 ай бұрын

You're the best, TechDweeb!

@AverageDE 11 ай бұрын

I want. I wish there was a try before you buy option. I have slender xxl hands and eyes that may not be sharp enough.

@arthurdurham 11 ай бұрын

Apparently it just runs the Funkey OS as is with a different form factor but without the optimizations

@frenzis81 11 ай бұрын

it's certainly very interesting but I'd have to put it under a microscope to see something! consider that I had problems playing even with the first miyoo mini because the screen was too small and that's why I resold it. Still, a nice object for retrogaming obsessive collectors!!

@PatrickGoodspeed 11 ай бұрын

Nice! And now for something with a 10 inch screen.

@MayorofGaming 11 ай бұрын

Not since "The Pale Blue Dot" have we gotten such a breathtaking description of how utterly alone we are in space.

@Rayanaminge 11 ай бұрын

Dang man, your b-roll keeps getting more and more slick, but I gotta ask... where's your cat? It's been a minute and I'm a little worried about her. I know loosing a kidney can be rough. In any case, I send her my best. I think I have to agree on how you feel about the unit, well as much as someone who hasn't even held the nano can. My hands are pretty big, so I'm not sure how comfortable it'd be to play for more than 10 minutes. I have the miyoo mini and i can't play it for more than half an hour. The smallest I can play for long periods is the RG353V. But it's such a neat little thing. plopping it on my backpack, and when someone asks about it, I'm just like, "wanna play it". Thanks for the video, your skills and continued growth never cease to amaze. Keep it up man!

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

She's hanging in there. I'll tell her you send your regards.

@wizzel22 11 ай бұрын

Like my Nano. Rebuilt my own 64GB card, updated the Firmware, removed the clock and silenced RetroFE (Theme RetroRoomCovers). Need to find out how to run ports. No luck, tried everything. Nice Video, Dweeb.

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

How did you remove the clock?

@wizzel22 11 ай бұрын

@@TechDweeb You need to delete the folder "clock" on the device itself. It's in some usr/.local/shared folder? Don't remember right now, but there are 2 methods. You can google the details.

@_BELMONT_ 11 ай бұрын

im good on the "tiny" tech wave.

@eglenceli_videolar 11 ай бұрын

Liked, then started watching 👐🏻😁

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

Appreciate you 🤓

@SykoDaddy74 11 ай бұрын

Great Video as always!!! Was wondering where to put the scraped box art for retroFE?

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

Same folder as the roms.

@nightsquats 8 ай бұрын

This or q36, or favorite micro option?

@davidlhsl 11 ай бұрын

It's not for me. I'm happy with the RG280V for the smallest handheld for pocketing on-the-go goodness. One idea that the Nano introduces that does intrigue me is the mp3 player. However, the estimated battery life of only 2.5 hours makes this impractical, which is a shame. Having a small device that doubles as mp3/game device would be cool. Hmmm, wonder if the RG280V with Adam CFW plays mp3?

@rockmanfan5104 11 ай бұрын

The 280V is so underrated. Everyone wanted the miyoo mini and I just don't get it. The 280V is the best "mini" handheld forsure out of these little devices that play ps1 and lower

@ralfuria 13 күн бұрын

I have the classic miyoo mini and the rg280v, the anbernic is much superior in terms of ergonomics for continuous use, it is the perfect machine to play GB/GBC GBA and snes.

@priscillaquinn9505 4 ай бұрын

Can you upgrade the firmware by adding the update to the card by connecting the nano to the computer via usb cord? My pc doesnt recognize the sd card on its own and wants me to format. But i can access the files of the cord via the nano plugged in

@priscillaquinn9505 11 ай бұрын

Ive had one for a while .. its tough playing anything not on cropped

@sm0k3yg 11 ай бұрын

To small for me. I had the miyoo mini, and I loved it, but I gave it to my little brother when I got my rg35xx. It's perfect for my hands and pockets.

@nadiaezzarhouni300 11 ай бұрын

I think those handhelds are quite expensive for the performance, I think a renewed pixel 7 from Amazon for 200 bucks is a great value for pricing and performance, which handheld for 200 dollars can do Nintendo switch emulation and high end gaming and emulation, anyway everyone has his own opinion 😅

@chase966 11 ай бұрын

I absolutely cannot stand gaming on a touch screen. It feels absolutely wrong and I can only really do it with simple games like temple run. I need buttons, it’s like half the gaming experience

@xchelivan 11 ай бұрын

Hello, does the RTC work in suspended mode? since in funkeyS you have to reopen the game

@HeisenberggWhite 7 күн бұрын

Tiny tony hawk convinced me

@u.p.1038 9 ай бұрын

Make it a 2 button layout without shoulder buttons and a cheaper CPU and this would work perfectly for me as a tiny Gameboy/GBC machine to take everywhere. For everything more graphically advanced the display is just too small. It is too overpowered and therefore too expensive to be useful as the niche device it is.

@jlopezdamian83 11 ай бұрын

I want this for RPG games but... should I buy it for that????

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

Ya!

@pareshsolanki929 11 ай бұрын

Tetris does this have tetris out of the box? Thanks all amazing reviews

@japanesemickeymouse6694 11 ай бұрын

I found a HP Desktop AMD Athlon PC on the curbs nerds and yes it works

@mickeymickey9914 11 ай бұрын

Only good for Gameboy, Gameboy color, game gear, wonderswan, and neo geo pocket color. Those are the only games with fonts big enough you'll be able to read them. Would be an awesome dedicated GBC if it was cheaper than the miyoo mini. Unfortunately for $80 the miyoo is still going to get my money.

@TheMagnificentGman 8 ай бұрын

You need to strap binoculars to your face to play this. I love it.

@leelee7334 11 ай бұрын

I think the Powkiddy a66 is more impressive and actually playable.

@Streetsupra88 Ай бұрын

This, or the RG280V? I want a little throw and go device for quick errands around town

@TechDweeb Ай бұрын

Very different devices. This is smaller, but the controls are very small and difficult to use for anything other than turn-based RPGs or lightweight games (I have an easy time with it, but I know lots of people don't). The 280v is an older device so the screen isn't as good, but it's much bigger than this and the controls are more like full-sized controls. So it just depends what you need, what is your priority. Both are great devices and you'll probably be happy with either.

@hunterdehring4753 11 ай бұрын

I have a questan do you know any hex editors so I can fix my aspect ratio on a game

@Retro_Gordon 11 ай бұрын

Nice video

@nomanshigh3058 11 ай бұрын

I love mine! Finished a ton of games on it already. Klayman Neverhood and heart of darkness were awesome fun. Working my way through the Mario Land games now. So it's ultimate use has been pass and play games like worms or war hogs. Show me another console drunk people can safely toss around like a lighter. You can't. All the others are plastic rubbish.

@jasonshiers5771 11 ай бұрын

I’ve got sausage fingers so no good to me , pretty cool device regardless

@anitas_tinkershop 11 ай бұрын

I transferred the files to a Samsung sd but now it justs a glowing black screen, I tried disconnecting/reconnecting the battery just like the threads say to but nothing changed, can anyone help?

@anitas_tinkershop 11 ай бұрын

Are you able to keyword-search games on it?

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

Nope :(

@thethelostboys1 11 ай бұрын

If this was a plastic build, it might actually make it into prisons. Especially clear. That’s actually easy as clear electronics are generally allowed in some low security prisons.

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

Neat. I just learned something 🧐

@user-oc9pc9vc7h 9 ай бұрын

I need help I have powered USB hub I can't boot batocera when I connect my HDD through USB hub but I can boot it when I connect HDD directly with laptop I to connect it through USB hub so that I can connect controller also

@bloodfungus3066 8 ай бұрын

Dear mr tech dweeb, may i please ask, i have a 256gb sd for funkey os stocked with roms. I would like to make copies of them for an sd i have flashed for the rg nano...how? Is what im getting at sense they r both bootable drives. I cant figure it out with windows or android 🤷‍♂️ any help would b greatly appreciated.

@LogosGaming 11 ай бұрын

wish to see people play contra hard corps on that lol

@Cyko.. 11 ай бұрын

I have a fondness for very small things...

@arunca190 11 ай бұрын

Not related but I always thought you had a Paul Reubens (Peewee) vibe. Are you a fan? Love you’re work and I am on the fence on the Nano. I have a RG353VS but I want a Nano. I don’t need it. But I WANT IT! 😅😂

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

Haha I take that as a compliment. I love Peewee when I was a kid!

@arunca190 11 ай бұрын

@@TechDweeb You def should. Intended compliment. That guy was creative in making this unique universe and that’s how I see your channel. RIP Paul Reubens

@rometherevenant8749 11 ай бұрын

The Derek Zoolander handheld.

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

What is this!? A handheld for ANTS?!?

@rometherevenant8749 11 ай бұрын

@@TechDweeb How do you expect the kids to game, if they cant even fit inside the handheld?

@ivovankenobi8956 9 ай бұрын

I did a Formation on the SD Card and all was delated. So the nano dont work anymore. Can you help me please 😢✌️

@TechDweeb 9 ай бұрын

I'm sorry I can't, but you can order a replacement SD card from the company.

@SNKev411 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I was looking forward to some techdweeb videos

@insu_red 11 ай бұрын

POWKITTY!

@crystal_is_cozy 11 ай бұрын

Tiny!!

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

And cute!

@steventravers3615 11 ай бұрын

I want to watch all of the Lord of the Rings movies on this.

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

Extended editions!

@igeljaeger 4 ай бұрын

GKD Pixel basically replaced this by just having a screen ratio that works with GBA

@valentine_puppy 11 ай бұрын

I'd rather exist in a timeline where we have Sega things and I can actually buy things. I don't just mean official Sega things, I am talking about things like this. As a reminder, 95% of all Chinese made handhelds are Nintendo themed or styled. 3% is actually Sony styled and 1% is some Tamagotchi styled thing and -1% plus are Sega Styled. I'm A Sega fan. When .... When will my day and people like me, when will our day come with not just one but multitudes of things for us to play. I want to live in that timeline, that world.

@Raging_Red_Bulls 11 ай бұрын

That mf too small imma get the retro pocket 2S 😂

@LogosGaming 11 ай бұрын

that is so small, idk why people dig it, anyway wish that processor was on my V90, those .pbp files omg. Really diging v90 it is black so looks bigger

@axelgear666 11 ай бұрын

Naw, stuck with the rg280v

@bryndaldwyre3099 11 ай бұрын

No good for someone like me with banana fingers and bad eyesight but I can see that it'd be great for kids with smaller hands etc.

@onkelhiphop 2 ай бұрын

No l2 r2 😢

@GigaWiiU64 11 ай бұрын

Miyoo Mini taps foot repeatedly with it's arms crossed

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

The Miyoo Mini left us, like my dad who just went out for some smokes. We're ready to welcome it back with open arms if it can pull its life together.

@RetroSamuraiX 11 ай бұрын

Not Smaller than my homie p

@desperatedan3985 11 ай бұрын

Do games come pre-loaded?

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

Yup

@desperatedan3985 11 ай бұрын

@@TechDweebCheers👌

@desperatedan3985 11 ай бұрын

“Help” I live in the UK and at present been informed by a couple of companies that this machine does not come pre-loaded, hope u can help “Boss”🤞🏼

@TheMysteryDriver 11 ай бұрын

Costs too much for what it is

@cranmoot3811 11 ай бұрын

fun video td... some good jokes, clever stuff. smuggling into prison... lol didnt see that comig maybe thats the targeted demographic. really thinking about this one.

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

It's fun as a keychain or a pocket oddity, and you can sorta game on it which is neat, but it's not something you'll sink hundreds of hours into. But even as a curious object it's fun to have and show people.

@JWG.LLC_The_Artist 11 ай бұрын

Skipping unless they drop DMG color scheme

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

I'm so with ya. That'd elevate this from "that's kinda neat" to "shut up and take my money!"

@swinoob616 11 ай бұрын

tiny screen, tiny buttons, tiny battery, huge price, huge NO! Big fail Anbernic.

@adamkane7513 11 ай бұрын

What a shame Anbernic didn't try to make a metal Miyoo Mini clone instead of this tiny Funkey copy. Too small a screen for my eyes, too tiny to fit my large Man's hands.

@1996starter 11 ай бұрын

i see u r into DnD can u help me get into it

@anthonym6119 11 ай бұрын

Way too small it would hurt my eyes to play long term

@Moes_Prep_and_Tech 11 ай бұрын

If Anbernic Made a Horizonal Version of this I would tell them to shut up and take my money, lol

@TechDweeb 11 ай бұрын

Oooh I didn't know I wanted that until you said it

@Moes_Prep_and_Tech 11 ай бұрын

@@TechDweeb I've seen a device like that before same OS but it's not made by Anbernic. I think Retro Game Corps did a video on it. Im a fan of Anbernic So I'll wait. And To be honest. I ordered an android watch last year That was just like this. I mean you can make phone calls directly from it. I hooked it up to a tiny 8bitdo controller. it was Awesome

@Moes_Prep_and_Tech 11 ай бұрын

@@TechDweeb I just looked it up it's the PowKiddy q36 mini, same size screen different form factor, Powkiddy is hit or miss from me

@leelee7334 11 ай бұрын

@@Moes_Prep_and_Techtrimui model s