My Favorite Retro Handhelds Under $100

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There are SO MANY handhelds out there right now, let's take a look at my 10 favorites under $100, and put them in five different categories to help find the best fit for you.
Buy them here:
Anbernic RG35XX H: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeS...
Anbernic RG35XX Plus: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDR...
Miyoo Mini Plus: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dm6...
R36S: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFo...
GKD Pixel: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBF...
Miyoo Mini: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmE...
TrimUI Smart: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlO...
PowKiddy RGB30: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEL...
TrimUI Smart Pro: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dep...
PowKiddy X55: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdK...
PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmC...
Retroid Pocket 2S: bit.ly/Retroid2S
Review videos:
Anbernic RG35XX H/Plus: • Anbernic RG35XX H/Plus...
Miyoo Mini Plus: • Miyoo Mini Plus In-Dep...
R36S: • I Can't Believe This i...
GKD Pixel: • GKD Pixel Second-Look ...
TrimUI Smart: • The TrimUI Smart is No...
PowKiddy RGB30: • $90 and Amazing for Re...
TrimUI Smart Pro: • TrimUI Smart Pro: Anot...
PowKiddy X55: • The Best Retro Handhel...
PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3: • RGB10 Max 3 Review: Aw...
Retroid Pocket 2S: • Retroid Pocket 2S: The...
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:03 baby's first handheld
06:17 micro handhelds
09:28 enthusiast handhelds
14:22 streaming-friendly handhelds
18:10 most powerful handheld
20:15 my top picks
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@gilmanator01 Месяц назад

I’m not even looking to buy a new handheld at the moment, I just like your words magic man

@theMeshtar Месяц назад

The way he says "plus", so smooth.

@sarahdaviscc Месяц назад

You see a new RetroGameCorps video in your subscription list and you say "Yeah man, I want to do it".

@VideoGeek91 Месяц назад

I know right. Just the way he breaks down the information. It's just so soothing and understandable.

@arunca190 Месяц назад

@@DroidLocks6971It was perfect til the new firmware. When it wakes from sleep, no sound. Have to reset. Hope they fix this. Don’t update if you haven’t.

@TheFTPchannel Месяц назад

Same

@JesusKristov Месяц назад

I have a confession... I never grab a snack or drink when Russ tells me to.

@raigne86 Месяц назад

I know it has been said before, but I think it bears repeating: I really appreciate that your background for your videos is the drafting mat. Being able to immediately know how one device compares to another in terms of size even when they aren't on screen next to each other, uniformly across all of your videos is amazing.

@ninjason57 Месяц назад

I still remember when I bought the RG351mp end of 2021. Your videos were vital in my decision. We all appreciate you Russ.

@blairboling5482 Месяц назад

I have the OG Miyoo Mini. I love it. I do deliveries so it’s the perfect thing to play when I’m waiting for another delivery to come in. Very easy to take everywhere you go. I constantly always whip it out when I’m waiting in long lines.

@thehaymaker3660 Месяц назад

For someone new to emulation the Miyoo Mini Plus was perfect for me. Very easy to set up, tonnes of community support, and it's so cheap you can tinker with it and not care about making a mistake. I will end up moving on to a more powerful and comfortable device at some point, but I cant recommend it enough for newbies like myself.

@piercewiederecht5135 Месяц назад

The Mini/Mini+ are just killer devices.

@toycoma98 Месяц назад

I started with a MM+, there are so many custom buttons and dpads for it. I got a Retroid pocket 3+ recently for dreamcast, saturn, nds, n64, psp, vita, ps2, gamecube, wii.

@piercewiederecht5135 Месяц назад

@@toycoma98 yeah I got the rp3+ when it first came out and now I’ve got a rp4 pro that I absolutely love.

@thehaymaker3660 Месяц назад

@@toycoma98 Sadly the custom buttons and d pads are a lot more difficult to acquire here in the UK. Some of the ones that Russ recommends have a shipping cost that's half the price of the console lol.

@nefariou5 Месяц назад

i'm kinda hoping eventually we'll get a miyoo mini + 2 whilst all the anbernic devices are great, I just love my miyoo mini +

@johnhurley8918 Месяц назад

This is basically the perfect video for where I'm at now. I was already leaning towards the retroid 2s, but this video basically cemented it for me. "Power Hungry" perfectly describes what I'm looking for.

@MidNS Месяц назад

The Miyoo Mini + is such a joy to use, for vertical handhelds, easily my favorite of the current bunch

@VideoGeek91 Месяц назад

I got mine in "atomic purple." Such a nice look!

@Guy_on_Youtube Месяц назад

Ditto! I have a Miyoo Mini+ and a Rg35xxh and I barely use the latter

@zackjohnson3352 День назад

@@Guy_on_RU-vidI know this comment is about a month old at this point, but I'm trying to decide between the miyoo mini plus and the RG35xxh. On one hand I absolutely love the look and compactness of the miyoo mini plus but am hung up on the potential of hooking the RG35xxh up to my tv to play on the big screen. I'm also wondering which OS you prefer?

@leonciogutierrezvii2405 Месяц назад

I appreciate your videos Russ, I just started on this handheld emulation hobby and I bought a RP4 pro just last week and I have no idea how to set it up and all, I just followed your videos and after a day or two I am already enjoying the device. Thank you so much for helping us with your content. 😃

@apeekintime 24 дня назад

I did the same thing. Took me two days to get everything set up to my liking but now I'm ready to enjoy some of my favorite PS1 RPGs. Of course... I did all the work to set up a ton of my but I've just been playing games via the Xbox cloud and Steam Link on my RP4. The Xbox library is pretty deep with titles I've been meaning to play.

@jaygray91 Месяц назад

What a very timely video. I was just looking around for $100 or less handheld emulators for a few weeks now bouncing off your reviews and others, and from the sbc subreddit. Thanks for the video, and it seemed to reinforce my decision to go with a RP2S (when I have the money to spare outside of adulting spending).

@thatguy00271 Месяц назад

Trimui Smart Pro is so underrated. The design is sleek and premium

@wizzel22 Месяц назад

...aaaand colored LED's, 13sec. Boot Time, Load/Save System, Portmaster and clicky D-Pad and Buttons, Rumble Motor. Yeah, it's pretty unique.

@Mantenner Месяц назад

If it had wifi it would be perfect

@jbnetosilva Месяц назад

@@Mantenner But it does have wifi and bluetooth.

@Mantenner Месяц назад

@@jbnetosilva oh....well that changes things! For some reason I thought it didn't!

@SomeDudeOnTheTube Месяц назад

Torn between this and the rgb10 max3.

@TitanCatX Месяц назад

Been wanting to play retro Pokemon games from GBA and NDS. Because of this channel, I pulled the trigger on RG35XX H. Thank you so much, keep it up!

@gravitybeetle9593 25 дней назад

Why dont ya buy a phone controller and obtain a bunch of roms to play on your phone

@TitanCatX 25 дней назад

@@gravitybeetle9593 thinking about it! Apparently I was not able to run my favorite PSP/3DS games properly (I'm on Batocera OS). Will probably do that when I do a phone upgrade. Otherwise, I'm happy with the purchase!

@gravitybeetle9593 25 дней назад

@TitanCatX I mean, its your choice and if it gives you happiness then its fine! But i think that, in the long term, buying a mid tier phone (around 200 bux) and a phone controller (they are pretty expensive, around 50 to 90 bux) you could be set. My xiaomi 12 lite can run even some switch games perfecly, so maybie it could be a W. Just try to do your research before you buy something, i boght the razer kishi cuz it was my first time buying a phone controller and now im not THAT happy with it. I could have perfecly boght a phone holder for an xbox controller and saved 40 bux. But yea

@kickazzdrummer666 Месяц назад

Dude , thanks for the guide. As a 90's kid testing the waters on retro game emulations your video is very helpful.

@TrippyStack Месяц назад

I'm still satisfied with my old RG351V + Steam Deck + modded 3DS core, but I love your content and how your enthusiasm shines through when you talk about these devices, your passion is infectious. Keep up the good work!

@ComposerSyterious Месяц назад

Same here, I have the R36S + Steam Deck and those are perfect for my use cases. I got started on my brother having a steam deck and convincing me to get into this stuff so I started with a Retroid Pocket 3+ which was a great entry for me, enough for me to get a 4 Pro which I thought I would never need to upgrade from… until I got a steam deck for $180, and it’s perfect 😭 but if I wanted to play games on the go, I am cheap, so I got the cheapest handheld I could get, and after Russ’s video on it, the R36S is also amazing for me. But yes, I still keep watching his vidoes because I’m both fascinated and also love Russ’s passion as well. I Appreciate your comment :)

@therandomers9276 Месяц назад

Lol I just brought a steam deck oled so excited to get one finally after watching russ' content for ages myself and I agree that his enthusiasm shines through every vid its actually what sold me on the deck in the end

@nickoldschoolrules52 Месяц назад

I really like my RG351V. It would be nice if it was more powerful to play more Saturn N64 and Dreamcast but I mostly play up to PlayStation anyway.

@nickbaker6644 Месяц назад

I love my RG351v as well

@apeekintime 24 дня назад

@@therandomers9276 I have been tempted to get a Steam Deck (well I actually got one of the very first batch released but decided to flip it). Rumors are really heating up on some new Steam Decks in 2024 and I think I'll hold out to see how that goes. The Retroid 4 pro as me pretty well covered with Steam Link and Xbox Cloud gaming until I have a full fat portable computer. When I don't have good internet I still have my library of older games to work through. Installed a ton of my favorite childhood RPGs but need to actually play them :P.

@S1nw1th1n Месяц назад

Your reviews are great giving real insights on the pros and cons for us, a real review channel unlike the ads filled channel where everything is best!

@Cloud28693 Месяц назад

The RP2S is so good in price, performance and overall quality that since August 2023 I am really struggling to find any worthy upgrade. I hope a 3:2 screen device with better performance than the RP2S and the same quality will come out: that would be a dream!

@QuietMisdreavus Месяц назад

I'm super interested to see your follow-up video about the Trimui Smart Pro. That device looks really slick, and hearing that there's rumblings of community firmware makes it super intriguing. Thanks for the video!

@creechrfeechr8094 Месяц назад

Still on the RG351P lol and loving it, but your videos are always enjoyable and it's great to see newer devices.

@Golden_Deus Месяц назад

Much appreciated for this Russ! Been getting my friends into this, with one of them having a Miyoo Mini+ and the other looking into the RG35XH (im not gonna call it the XX H, too much of a mouthful). Meanwhile, I'm loving my RGB30 + Modded 3DS combo for traveling on the go! SNES and NES games on the RGB30 are just a dream and the Gameboy line + Pico 8 is just perfect on this thing!

@BlakeBickerstaff Месяц назад

I've had the Retroid Pocket 2+ for a couple of years now and I still love it. Can't go wrong with Retroids

@SnakeEyes327 Месяц назад

I've been looking into getting one of these for myself, so this video is super timely.

@Diggy22 Месяц назад

Great to see the Miyoo Mini Plus still getting so much love. After 6 months, my Mini Plus is still my go-to device for gaming on the go. I recently ended up in the hospital for just under a week, and as I was checking my backpack to see what I had packed in that could keep me occupied, I found my Miyoo Mini Plus conveniently tucked in one of my side pockets. It was a great long-term cure for boredom. Also, I’m glad to see the TrimUI Smart Pro getting recommended too. I know it gets flak for its nubby joysticks and L2 and R2 trigger buttons, but as a fighting game enthusiast, it’s the perfect handheld for me, especially with how many arcade fighting games I can play with Final Burn Neo. And the battery life is amazing. I only have to charge it up once a week with the way I play it.

@sydeshowjoe1583 Месяц назад

Bravo Zulu Russ on another great run down of handhelds that help us narrow things down. I think the retroid 2S will replace my RGB30. I too have come across wonky charging and batt drain on it.

@user-ee6hq1sj3q Месяц назад

I can't tell how big they are without a block of dairygold for comparsion!

@DragonDreamVNY Месяц назад

We need to send some KerryGold to Hawaii 🇮🇪🥛🐄❤

@angelcloud6576 Месяц назад

You are the reason why i got into the hobby besides been a gamer all my life but cause of you i had bought some many emulation handhelds i have more than 15 now is crazy love them and love your videos please keep making them thanks 👍

@user-hj1ms6jf9m 23 дня назад

я тоже! давай дружить чувак пс: путин черт!

@tonyrosario1940 Месяц назад

Great video, Russ, I was waiting for a video just like this!

@RetroGamesCity Месяц назад

It's really amazing what beautiful handhelds there have been in recent years. It's amazing how many there were. You can't keep up with that at all. Thank you showing of these retro handhelds. Greetings from RetroGameCity 🤗☺

@Subjosue Месяц назад

Amazing content, as always! Kudos from Puerto Rico, Russ 🇵🇷💪🏽

@justolieman623 Месяц назад

Thank you for your video's. My last gba died 2 years ago. I like playing handhelds when i'm on holyday. I found your channel a few weeks ago and really like these handhelds. My RG35XX H arrived yesterday and wow. This is so much cooler then a game boy with 15 games 😂 Even the included sd card has more then 90% of the games I played growing up.

@Tydwhitey 19 часов назад

I'm new to all of this and really really appreciate your videos. I probably should have watched this one first but I'm no less glad I found it.

@kaitojim321 14 дней назад

Thanks for your video, I just got myself a RG35XX H today, and I think it worth every penny I spent.

@RetroVGs Месяц назад

I bought the RP2s first and then bought 2 Anbernic 35xxh devices. Each have a couple advantages/disadvantages but no one can go wrong with either, I love them both! I didn't think I wanted the grip for the 2s but it feels SO MUCH better to be playing.

@dlonegunman Месяц назад

It’s a Great feeling to take your personal arcade with you. Enjoy your Retro trip wherever you go. ☝🏻🤓🕹️

@crystal_is_cozy Месяц назад

Okay, finally finished watching this video, and I’m happy that I own (and LOVE) all the top picks 😊

@SpiderPopo2001 Месяц назад

Thank you so much for this video! Now I know the best option for what I was looking for. Thanks again.

@toasty4000000 Месяц назад

Thank you for saying "grab a snack and drink" at the beginning of these because I usually don't unless you remind me and it's nice to snack and drink while watching! lol

@tomawey2141 Месяц назад

Bought the Anbernic RG35XX H directly from the manufacter. Great deal, and system

@VerlixStone Месяц назад

The miyoo mini was my end-game, and then they made it better when releasing the plus version. It is now perfect in every single way and I personally think nothing is ever going to beat it

@HarryVerolme Месяц назад

What's the battery like?

@VerlixStone Месяц назад

@@HarryVerolme For GBA games easily 6+ hours on a single full charge. PS1 3hrs this also depends on if it is a full 3D title or not. NeoGeo can be a bit more intense but again it depends on the title but 3hrs+ for sure. Anything lower spec then what I mentioned can easily get you some more. If you leave your house on a full charge you have nothing to worry about. You literally have access to most of the greatest handled titles to ever exist in your pocket with an absolutely beautiful screen. And if the Plus ends up being too big for your taste the Mini version is still fantastic more so if you just want to play GBA games as those mainly just use the front facing buttons. The biggest issue with the non plus version of the Mini is that the trigger buttons are very unconformable to use for long periods of time so heavy action games are not the best on it, but RPG's are perfect. I personally have one of each since I love it so much, but the Plus overall is the best pick because its feature list is much greater with the addition of Wifi.

@HarryVerolme Месяц назад

@@VerlixStone Thanks! Really appreciate the elaborate answer. I think I'll get the Plus at some point. Would love to show my son the old Pokemon games I grew up playing.

@VerlixStone Месяц назад

@@HarryVerolme Happy to help! Also, when you do take the dive make sure you check this channels guide on how to setup Onion OS for the Mini Plus. By far the best OS to run on it as it makes organizing and pickup & play where you last left off a breeze. Old Pokemon titles also look great on this screen, the colors pop beautifully! Your kid is gonna have a great experience on it, much better than we both had back in our day for sure.

@SilverKnight16 13 дней назад

Okay, I'm giving you a like purely for the category names. It is pure gold.

@user-hj2mo6nv8d Месяц назад

I was hoping you would make a video like this soon. Thanks man. It's getting confusing out there picking the right handheld.

@fabricliver Месяц назад

In a couple of years, they are going to reach the perfection I'm looking for.

@armyofninjas9055 Месяц назад

I want a 720p 16:9 in a vertical/tiny form factor. A vertical psp machine. These things also need internal emmc at least. Microsd is trash for bootable partitions. Kills cards. They were never made for that purpose. Too many writes.

@donjohn281 Месяц назад

I just want a PC based handheld the size and button placements of the RP4 that can run GTA 5 smoothly, under $500

@milnky Месяц назад

Thats what I said 2 years ago lol

@TheWarrrenator Месяц назад

After watching your video on the Trimui smart pro and a few others, I decided to purchase it. I love the little nipple analog sticks but you are correct, the sensitivity is wonky. I also bought a custom printed holder from a shop on Etsy which makes it much more comfortable. I haven’t done any updates yet so I am looking forward to your update video, but I am kinda Linux savvy which is one of the plusses for me. Thanks Russ!

@hands_on_cards Месяц назад

Bought my 35xx H for $42 on aliexpress and im glad i did i love this device minus the shoulder buttons.

@jonathonearl482 Месяц назад

I should be receiving my Gray Edition ANBERNIC Arc-D this week. Can't wait!

@deadweight4887 Месяц назад

I live in Brazil and bought a Miyoo Mini Plus because it's affordable and reminds me of the Game Boy I used to have when I was younger. I'm very happy with the device, it's very easy to use and OnionOS has a bunch of features, love it.

@nevertellmethaoddz8581 Месяц назад

You are the best in the retro handheld game. Loving my RG35XX+ so far. All I need now is a device that will play NGC and PS2 flawlessly that I can connect to my TV. I know some devices can already do that but I’m waiting one more generation to be safe

@przemekg9045 Месяц назад

Odin 2 is what you are looking for.

@bipbop3121 Месяц назад

@@przemekg9045 maybe wants more ergo or smaller. although, I suppose most are more hoping for price drop. Instead of price drops, the manufacturers this year are going for features and such.

@REVOLVERE Месяц назад

I started off with the 35XX. It literally fell apart on me from general use. Switched to the Miyoo Mini/MM+. Still love those devices but they make my hands cramped. Finally I switched to the RP2SM and it's my favorite handheld so far. I even had the 405m before this and once again, a product from Anbernic was falling apart on me from normal use.

@3up3rn0va Месяц назад

I have played around with the Anbernic 35xx and it was really fun! Ever since the Steamdeck I’ve been more into handheld gaming it’s changed my habits for the gaming worse lol. Handhelds around this price point are so cool and might even make great gifts for people. They’re in expensive and are fun of on long road trips. Gotten through quite a few old rpgs I’ve been meaning to play.

@AnthonyYouTubes Месяц назад

Which RPGS did you play through?

@3up3rn0va Месяц назад

@@AnthonyRU-vids I play a lot of the ogs like final fantasy 1&2, Chrono Trigger etc. And of course Pokemon rom hacks. They run amazingly in that thing.

@calculateddeclination5534 Месяц назад

My favorite emulator handheld is the rg405m. It has changed my life lol. I can play everything that I want while still being able to fit it in my pocket. It's so sleek, sexy, decently powerful and very portable/pocketable. I love in line shoulder buttons so that has never been an issue with me.

@95BlockCaptain Месяц назад

big fan here from hawaii. your emudeck guide for android was super helpful for my s24. emulation has been great with my razer kishi

@Baumie11 Месяц назад

I love these videos. The devices I don’t have I ask for as gifts for my birthday/Christmas 😄

@ehrown Месяц назад

Trimui Smart Pro 1.0.4 update was awesome. :3 I can't wait further updates for improve more.

@ZyneNull Месяц назад

Just ordered my RG35XX H can’t wait

@stephenking5370 Месяц назад

fantastic video....as always. been meaning to pick one of these up, and this certainly helped.

@MontagnaD Месяц назад

luv your vids, I'm rocking a Miyoo Mini Plus now and it's quite a nice handheld

@rafael_1912 Месяц назад

My trimui smart pro arrives tomorrow!! Cant wait :)

@Bread-fl8vm 9 дней назад

How are you liking it? I'm eyeing it too!

@rafael_1912 9 дней назад

@@Bread-fl8vm im very happy with it. Mostly playing gba games. I must say that it doesnt play many psp games smoothly but i’m happy with its performance for the price. Looking forward to using some custom software as the default one is a bit clunky but its fine

@wills2652 Месяц назад

Im happy with my Miyoo Mini + and my switch! Great video!

@tystan5903 Месяц назад

I got my son an r36s and he's been loving it

@juanahrw4162 Месяц назад

Man how are you so good at making videos? All of them are excellent!

@gabrieldecian1182 Месяц назад

I live in Brazil, so the $99 price of the Retroid suddenly becomes $200 (I’m not kidding, taxes here are something to be aware of).

@OperaVanDubels Месяц назад

Gotta buy it when you go overseas

@MattPin Месяц назад

For context: Aliexpress and major chinese e-commerce sites in brazil now charge the mandatory 60-80% taxes for importing, its insane.

@dratinijoga Месяц назад

Uma dica: quando vc procurar esses consoles no aliexpress, escolhe "envio do brasil" na barra da esquerda. O frete é ironicamente caro, mas você não paga a taxa.

@scareycarey0135 Месяц назад

Yeah it was 160 for me here in Canada. I have barely played it since I got it, but it’s super nice. I had the 35xx and 35xx+ and I’m very glad I went with the RP2s.

@giuliano. Месяц назад

We also get hit with humongous taxes here in Argentina 😢

@thatzaliasguy Месяц назад

One metric I wish you also reviewed on, was *_Battery Life_*

@TheCoolDave 18 дней назад

Yea, this one is critical for pocketable devices....

@briandipierro8865 Месяц назад

Oh hey! The TrimUI Smart Pro can stream stuff from your pc now too. So many good upgrades to it. I cant wait to get mine.

@Space_Ducck Месяц назад

Recently bought a RG35XXH and at first I was kinda skeptical about the device since, I really like the Miyoo mini + with onion os. After dabbling with my RG35XXH and installing MuOs, I fell in love with the RG35XH and enjoy it.

@heymarton Месяц назад

I got a couple of these! RG35XX-H has a rock solid build quality. I got the Plus too, the battery and the shoulder buttons are just rattling around in the body. I really love muOS on these devices. On the Powkiddy side, I really want to like my RGB30 but the dpad is very creaky and the battery indicator is pretty much unusable. Still the best for PICO-8. The X55 is a bit nicer but the CFW development is uncertain at the moment. I have a bug with latest JELOS where audio breaks every time I put it in sleep mode. My favorite is the RG505 right now, it's even cheaper than the RP2S from Aliexpress. I actually prefer Android for the great sleep mode and Bluetooth audio. Also takes charge from a type C charger no problem. I also keep an RG Nano with me all the time, does what it's supposed to do pretty well. So my favorites: RG Nano, RG35XX-H, RG505

@TheRiverintheRoad Месяц назад

You put Gamma OS and it has amazing battery life

@Stafa64 Месяц назад

Love this video. I was curious on which chipset is best for retro games and then you bust out the retroid at the end 😂

@AaronThePony Месяц назад

Got my RG35XX H for $25 from Tiktok shop, came with everything and a carry case, def recommend looking for those deals. I already have a RG556, X55, and some other handhelds, but for $35 or less which is a common deal for the RG35XX H its def a great portable pickup.

@ToyKeeper Месяц назад

I just got my "wee baby" device yesterday, a RG35XX-H, for $51. Got acmeplus's bato fork onto it, and still setting things up... but it seems like it'll be great for light gaming. I love being able to ssh in and rsync files between different retro devices over wifi. Longer sessions still need something more comfortable though, like a full controller and TV.

@jamessoth1479 Месяц назад

very excited for the upcoming clamshell devices!

@davedavenport8673 Месяц назад

I got the X55 a couple weeks ago and love it. Coming from MM+, it is more comfortable and bigger screen for my old eyes. Haven’t tried streaming yet, but will check that out. Got it for $69 in the latest aliexpress anniversary sale. Seems the community doesn’t care as much for this device, but I think it is great.

@MaXLebel Месяц назад

Imma wait a hot second to see how those clamshells come out, but the gkd pixel is getting more appealing everytime I look at it. Btw this was a really good video, I think this approach to recommendations based on the type of user you are get you a more holistic consideration of your needs as well as a more precise recommendation.

@user-s8jb3qb6y Месяц назад

Gkd pixel is smaller than a Miyoo Mini OG and if the latter is tiny, the former is just micro 😂 A bigger (maybe somewhere between Mini OG and Mini Plus size) in metal and plastic would sell truckloads. Not sure how pixel is still gkd's only such device tbf

@jasonviande5053 Месяц назад

I fretted over this decision for weeks until pulling the trigger on the ARC S. I wanted something comfortable and unique while also playing what I want (up to PSX), but most important I don't want analog sticks getting in the way. And so far (with The RA as CFW) it is amazing

@darren591 Месяц назад

This is crazy. My RGB30 started playing up just this afternoon and I find myself wondering whether I should get a replacement or something else. Russ saves the day yet again.

@tdome3000 Месяц назад

What issues do you have with it?

@thiagoaraujos Месяц назад

That is a quirky device that I love. Let me know what problems you have. Maybe I'd be able to help

@darren591 Месяц назад

@@tdome3000 updated arkos and sound completely stopped working. tried a few fixes and even a fresh install on a different SD card and still couldn't get sound back. Jelos on the other hand works fine. No idea what's going on but I much prefer arkos so I'm honestly considering getting a new RGB30.

@darren591 Месяц назад

@@thiagoaraujossee my other comment. I already asked the Dev on discord and he said he didn't know what I can do

@tdome3000 Месяц назад

@@darren591 I also had ArkOS for a few weeks but it sucks.

@bigstabby Месяц назад

Love the different categories. As someone that just bought the RP4P, I was just thinking about what different types of handhelds to get and why.

@skyMcWeeds Месяц назад

Never clicked on a video so fast. This will come in handy for a great gift to someone

@sebastianibanez7219 Месяц назад

Hey russ, sending good vibes. Love your videos🧉

@Youtubeguy12 Месяц назад

I love it, you should make a percentage from these companies. you push so many people their way, and more than likely give them so many sales. You should make a handheld line yourself and check all your boxes in what you like. I’d buy it.

@JLa748 Месяц назад

Awesome retro digest under and around 100. Will next tier(s) be coming? I own trimui smart and miyoo mini+ largely due to your recs and have been enjoying them very much. Thanks Russ.

@kennethd4958 Месяц назад

My go to right now is my RGB30. The screen on it is just perfection for arcade and older consoles. For PS2 and GC I'll grab my Odin.

@jamesreviewtv 9 дней назад

Nice video as always! RG35XX H is still my favorite! The form factor is a winner for me. Horizontal all de wae.

@LordDemonos Месяц назад

I love my Funkey S so much I might buy another. Helps me get through older JRPGs.

@KonnorwithaKay Месяц назад

My 3 system setup is my emulation dream come true. For mobility and most retro consoles I rock the Ambernic 405m, 3DS is my old XL fully jailbroken, and then for more powerful retros or GameCube and PS2 game nights I adore my steam deck!

@toycoma98 Месяц назад

I love my Miyoo mini plus and Retroid Pocket 3+.

@leonardomartinez3342 Месяц назад

I love your vids so much they’re so helpful and in depth.

@EnbyFish Месяц назад

My Miyoo Mini Plus is really fun to play GBA games on. All the Sonic and Pokemon games I played as a kid have been awesome to relive when I’m in the waiting room for stuff like the dentist or doctor

@thehaymaker3660 Месяц назад

It's oddly a real compliment puller as well.

@toycoma98 Месяц назад

I play Taekwondo SNES on my MM+ when i'm in line at the post office.

@digitizer3627 Месяц назад

Thanks for the video. Very informative. I have most of those devices as impulse sale aliexpress purchases. I enjoy the X55 big screen and the R36S versatility and the Trimui smart pro for PSP gaming❤ I haven't bought any anbernic devices yet as they are more expensive than the others.

@flexoo7 22 дня назад

Thank you for your work. Ended up ordering myself Triumui Smart Pro. In my experience devices that are premium for their price in everything but software but are being improved over time by both creators and community are usually ending up as the best pick in the long run. Investing in a newer, less popular than the usual suspects company feels right, too, and it does look like they want to improve their devices even post-launch instead of dishing out "plus" versions every four months. More competition is always better for both the consumer and for the niche.

@joelgrebinsilvestri 24 дня назад

i have Anbernick RG35XX PLUS and i love it ! very good console

@johnkottis Месяц назад

Anbernic RG280V is my goto device for on the go gaming. Amazing for emulating Gameboy, 8bit and 18bit games.

@S1eepy1 Месяц назад

Thanks for mentioned Trimui Smart Pro, regarding psp - it have more unreavealed potential that is showed in latest fw with vulkan :)

@tbatrics Месяц назад

I adore the rg35xxh and miyoo mini plus. I also love my arc s for 6 button games.

@lucidx88 Месяц назад

I keep on going back to the RGB30. the 1:1 aspect ratio 720x720 crisp screen is just perfect for retro gaming. I seriously wish some company made a clone with better quality control. I would snatch it up super quick.

@x-ray3749 Месяц назад

Same. When the R36S came out, I was going back and forth between it and the RGB30. Now I’m hung up on the RG35XX-H and the RGB30. If someone would merge the RGB30’s screen with the RG35XX-H’s form factor and button/grip quality, it would be perfect

@adriancharles Месяц назад

Yes! I love your list videos.

@OgbWinter Месяц назад

Great video. Cannot wait for the Trimui Smart Pro video. Please put a link to your website with it as well!

@araeden Месяц назад

I think for me, portability+ruggedness+battery-life are my key characteristics. I want a handheld that can survive a fall and can be carried around easily. The TrimUI smart seems to fit the bill.

@Logical Месяц назад

I'm about to buy my first because I'm enticed by the R36S because it's such bang for buck. But now I'm thinking it's more fun to buy a better one. So next was the rgxx35 plus, but no joysticks. So now im looking at the rg35xx h.

@X91X-km7hp Месяц назад

My favorite retro handheld is an old Android phone I had laying around that I then turned into a console with Retroarch and Dig. All I had to spend was 10 bucks for a BSP D3 controller.

@10devongard Месяц назад

I never get excited like this about any other channel upload.😂

@timgoodliffe 27 дней назад

Id love to see a video where you go over options that just give the absolute most power for their price point

@cvmh777 Месяц назад

the funny thing is, I just bought the M17 handheld (v3) from the Aliexpress spring sale almost on a lark because it was so cheap with the discounts; ended up paying $30 with free shipping, and it got to my place in about 5 days. i don’t like the version of Emuelec that it comes with because of the fact that you can barely tinker with it, which is what I like doing with Emuelec. *sadface* however, because of your videos on MinUI, I ended up using that on the M17, and it’s become my pick up and play handheld of choice as a result! i’ve been enjoying tinkering around with MinUI on such a cheap device; my only gripe so far is that MinUI doesn’t make much use of the analog sticks on the system other than mapping the D-Pad and the face buttons to them. so if MinUI ever gets dual analog stick support, it’d pretty much would be perfect for my tastes when it comes to a pick up and play simple handheld.