@@TechDweebdo you know of something like this configured with emulator/bios/frontend...etc for Retroid Pocket 4 (plus)? Configuring is the extemely complicated part.
I find that part of the fun of these handheld emulators is putting together your own rom collection and finding those 'hidden gems' on each system yourself and having a nicely curated list of games you actually enjoying playing on the go, so having a huge library dump like pre-loaded doesn't appeal to me. That being said, this is a really nice package with some great accessories, and they've done a fantastic job in setting everything up with onion os and the box art etc, so this would be awesome to give to someone who likes retro gaming but doesn't want to spend the time setting things up themselves and just wants something that runs out of the box. Thanks for showing this off and I'll definitely keep this company in mind when I eventually decide I need yet another handheld. (someone please stop me I have like 5 now...)
I absolutely agree! The best part is doing it yourself. I always advocate for people to set up their own stuff if they have the time and skills. ANd if they don't, do it anyways, that's how you learn! I'm still glad products like this exist though for those that simply can't get this set up themselves.
I'm a fairly technical dude, so the idea of setting up a custom OS on one of these handhelds is appealing to me. HOWEVER, I have less than 0 interest when it comes to the illegal procurement of ROM's from shady a$$ sites that are going to give me malware and a DMCA warning letter from my ISP. Look, I understand why no YT content creator is going to create a guide on how to safely procure ROM's. However, I also think that some folks are going to get themselves in trouble because they don't know what they don't know.
I bought a custom 512gb sd card from etsy and it contained way too much games in a folder. I ended up just using it as a library. I created my own collection and made duplicate folders and renamed them to separate japanese games. Super famicom/snes, famicom/nes, genisis, genisis japan, ps1/ps1japan, hacks has their own folders as well. This way its easier to navigate to find a game. More folders in the main console list but less files to scroll through in a console folder. Phyrex Techs helped me, I requested a video about it.
While I’m new to emulation handhelds, it’s not a daunting undertaking for me to take on flashing new firmware, building a ROM collection, etc. In fact I’m doing that all and setting up a new Mini+ as a gift before I even get one for myself. But the recipient would have a terrible time if she tried doing it herself and frankly has zero interest in it. She just wants a cute little retro device that’s easy to use so she can play old Nintendo games. She would t need the accessories, but otherwise I think she’s the exact target customer for this specific seller.
Had to look up this video one more time to thank you for aiming me at Litnxt. I have a bunch of these little devices. The way they set this Miyoo Mini Plus up is simply amazing. I’m playing Chrono Trigger on it and having a great time! I think I’ll buy another for my truck. Anyway, thanks again man. Your videos are fun to watch, and they help me make informed decisions. You’re the man! 🤓
I just ordered the 128gb version from Litnxt because I have absolutely no idea how to do any of the setup and ROM sourcing. I have a Mac and am not sure if that is an issue either. The extra $20 is way below how much I value my own time so no prob
Dude thank you so much for this video! I was stressing about learning how to put onion OS on one if I bought it off Amazon, but I’m definitely gonna buy one from these guys. You really saved me from a lot of headaches. Lol. That grip and dock are a must have.
tinkering with these devices and trying out different configurations is like more than half the fun for me :] but I can see how this would be perfect as a gift!
I learned a lot from my miyoo mini plus. Spent a lot of time building a rom collection and curating my own sd card, made duplicate folders to separate japanese games, also included cheats and ports. I feel like a genius.
Thanks! I just bought the sd card from there. Definitely worth it because of how organized and the plug and play. I’m glad they have the nds set up too! Looking forward to receiving it and playing Mario 64😁
Wait can you buy just their sd card? I need it I have attempted to curate my own collection but this would definitely help my OCD for collection! I love the turtle collection they have also that’s neat!
Bro!!! I love you dude!!!! This literally solved my issue with the Miyoo Mini and gave me an opportunity to buy one for a friend. Thank you for all you do!! 😊
I absolutely love how you showcased their amazing effort in their romset they provide for the consumer. I normally dont get the system with preloaded roms, but i just purchased this one, not because im clueless how to do this same setup on my own, but because its done so well that i may discover new retro games that I love. Thank you, Litnxt, and thank you, Tech Dweeb.
I know this video came out in early 2024, but I recently discovered your channel and it was a no-brainer auto subscribe. Based on your review, I bought this device and got it two days ago and haven’t put it down. I love this thing!
I would honestly just love a weekly miyoo mini plus video 😂😂 probably be hard to come up with ideas but the device just deserves all the love and your videos are obviously just the best
just received mine after saw your review and its amazing, far better than i could have imagined, and with no tech skills to get onion os installed with all the games is clutch
Was looking at the Miyoo Mini+ for a month now and was on the fence to purchase it...UNTIL I SAW THIS VIDEO. Made my purchase today, appreciate the upload!
Just wanted to let you know I got a miyoo mini plus cause of a single video of yours I saw, and I loved the vid Looking forward to playing with retro handhelds
I finally just got my MM+ two days ago and it’s awesome. I especially love it for GBA, the cramped vertical format takes me back to playing on og hardware back in the day. I have to say though, I love me some colorful rainbow buttons on my retro handhelds :)
@@LazyReacts100 % agreed. I just got mine including shipping for EUR 46,-. Without microSD but it's recommended to swap that for a better one anyways. A little bit of googling and I found the contents of the original microSD (without games but all the BIOS files - which I had anyways as I own a Miyoo Mini). Installing Onion OS is very easy and now I'm ready to go for EUR 53,- including a 64 GB microSD.
@Zerzayar nice ! You're not one of the FOMO buyers that insta buy on fear of forgetting it or it being sold out. There's millions of these things literally everywhere. And mostly ali express has all these devices you see on tiktok for stupid cheap. Except a few that have their own forms of selling
@@LazyReacts It's the premium of onion os pre set-up that you're paying for. If you don't have the experience and you brick the MM+ you're gonna have to pay $120 anyways.
This is great 👍🏾I’ve been looking for a retro handheld to buy for my cousin and my brother for Christmas. One where I wouldn’t have to configure or mess with too much. Thanks for the vid and the info.
Okay, so after many hours of rewatching some of your videos on this and RG35XX+/H; with very much deliberation, you have both sold me on the MM+ as well as earned my sub! I was finally upgrading from my old RG350 original and I was stuck between 35XX(+/H) and the R36S and even the RP2S. It has been a rabbit hole. I'm a little worried for my piano hands but I think this is going to be a massive upgrade from my old RG350 in so many ways.
I’ve really been enjoying your vids lately! Thanks for all the helpful info on the retro handheld market. Still struggling to decide if I want this, anbernic or a powkiddy as my main Gameboy device, but I’m happy there are so many options around for an affordable price
@@lunsj all 3! I hear the D-pad and battery life are kinda awkward for the RGB30 but I saw Retro Game Corps putting electrical tape on that part of the motherboard to get a good fix. I’m leaning a bit more towards the Miyoo Mini Plus for that and now the simplicity of having a pre loaded card
@@EnbyFish My d-pad isn't terrible but it definitely is far from perfect. Hadoukens are not working very well for example. Also battery is wonky. I'll get to working on that soon. It says a lot about the device that I'm willing to put up with those things. That screen is just nuts.
@@EnbyFish Definitely had some hiccups. I had an update cause a sound issue and resetting to defaults seemed to fix it. But with all my tinkering I've had to install a new image of JELOS. I doubt you'll need to do that though. This thing is pretty great out of the box. I just can't help myself and I have to break it then fix it again.
I just got my Miyoo mini 128GB with Onion OS in the mail just an hour ago, I'm letting it charge all the way before I spend a full battery life to toy around with it, I'm super hyped to play the games that I had on Gameboy color and Gameboy advanced and other games back in the early 2000's
Yeah they sell these grips on various Etsy stores as well and man do they make the experience so much better especially if you have bigger hands ... I have grips for my miyoo mini, mini +, and rgb30 they are all 3d printed and a must for me!
Took the Dweeb's advice and ordered one just like he said. I installed Miyoo on another emulator (with Dweebs help) and it was a hassle. So this was awesome. I was able to jump right in and have fun with it.
Placed my order last night for the white one after watching this video. I'm a bit new to emulation, so your channel has been great to make the learning curve a little less difficult. Keep up the great work, Dweeb!
Checking back in, as my Miyoo Mini Plus arrived yesterday and... I could not be happier! Tons and tons of games, onion OS is amazing, absolutely worth the price IMO. 10/10!
I just ordered one today because doing it myself was stressing me out when I would look it up on here. I’m excited lol. I also bought the white one with a grip.
Getting one in a couple days, fully decked out, original grey. Got it so I can cheat on most emulators, mainly GBA, SNES, and PS1. Too old to play fair, and I don’t have the time or patience. Good video, brother.✝️👍🏻
I got all 4 and swapped the buttons around. I put the black dpad, black and purple buttons, grey select/start on my white miyoo just like a real gameboy color. The grey is more like a TAN color though.
A LITNXT Brother! 👍😁 Nice! Good shop and I love my Miyoo Mini +. But there is also a desktop tool for Windows that flash your MicroSD with Onion with only 1 click! Anyway, awesome video mate! 🤜🤛
For weeks, I’ve been contemplating with getting either the miyo mini plus or the anbernic rg35xx. Then you convinced me to get the miyo mini plus but just 2 days ago, I saw that apparently the anbernic rg35xx plus came out so that convinced me to get that BUT this video is now making me rethink which one to get now. The Miyo Mini plus or the anbernic rg35xx plus. It’s SO hard to choose.
I can't help you there. I haven't got the RG35xx+ yet. For what it's worth I prefer the Miyoo Mini to the RG35xx because I prefer Onion OS to Garlic OS, and also the MM+ is smaller and more pocket friendly because the back is flat.
just ordered my grip handles for Miyoo Mini Plus on ali express for 2.99 (with tax) not bad considering they were $23 on Amazon. I dont mind the 10 day wait for shipping.
In the past I grew up playing heavy duty, retro console like the game boy and the game gear but when I play these new handheld they feel uncomfortable because my hands are bigger than average grips are game changer
Thanks for the well thought out video. I just got into this hobby and I recently bought a Retroid Pocket 3+ and it's great. It plays everything that I'm interested in but I wish I had something more pocketable especially in the summer months. I was torn between the Miyoo Mini + or the 35xx + and I decided on the Miyoo thanks to this video. I just ordered one from your recommended site, can't wait to try it out.
I just got into the retro handheld train recently by buying my first device. It's the Anbernic RG405V, and it was already shipped and is close to getting home. I can't wait to play my childhood games as I always dreamt!
When I first time heard about game switcher on onion I was like "wow isn't that the most convenient thing in the world". Reality though: play one game for 2 mins then switch to another for another 2 mins and so on until I had like 50 games in queue lol I wish more custom os had this. Daijisho doesn't even have recents 😢
I know, it would be a lot of work BUT I'd love a Video where you show us the best (or your favorite) retro handhelds worth looking for/getting in the end of 2023.I really appreciate your honest thoughts and opinions about emulation/computer tech and the stuff you get and show us. OR...just go buy your dear mom a nice bouquet of flowers and some premium snacks for your "POW-Kitty". Oh and don't forget the rootbeer for you!❤️
I wish I had known about these guys when I ordered my MM+ Now anyone can have a fully setup handheld. I was really pleased to see the Sandisk card instead of the black basic one that comes with the unit. I love Miyoo, but they are just keeping the price down for putting in a cheap cord, SD card reader, and basic case.
It's weird but I feel like the DIY aspect of retro handhelds makes them more ethical. I just want to buy a wee little computer that's suited to emulation, and choose to do the piracy myself with community support. Paying for convenience is one thing, but when a romset becomes a proprietary product that's only available through purchase, does that cross a line?
I think there's an ethical approach to the piracy question. Here's my thoughts on the matter: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yQaTJ_Vjws8.html When you're buying a pre-loaded device like this one, it's not as much about the roms themselves but more about the time taken to set everything up and organize it. For example all of the ports on this thing would take a very long time to track down and get working correctly. Or the Ninja Turtles collection. It's all within our own capacity to do but lots of people don't have the skills or time to actually do this stuff. So it's a matter of do they not get to enjoy Half-life Doom because they tried and couldn't figure it out, or do they get to enjoy it because they bought a pre-loaded device. Hard to say where to draw the line but I'm happy that products like this exist for those non-techy people who just want to play these forgotten classics.
Recently got a MM+ and it's so much better than my RG35XX. Ended up giving my 35XX to my sister. Etsy has a lot of great accessories for the MM+. I got myself a screw in lanyard, Sony decal for the front, PlayStation buttons, a better speaker and a nice clamshell case with padding on the inside.
@@TechDweeb Yes, it did! The audio is much crisper, even at high volumes. The audio crackling is pretty much gone. And the guy who sells them on Etsy is such a chill dude. Had some funny conversations with him before :D
I think curating your own game library and then tinkering with these devices to improve the feel or look of it whether its buttons or software is fun, especially since etsy has stuff others have made for them like cases and face buttons, shoulder buttons ect...
I really enjoy setting up my own devices, but this is really neat and tempting! 😂 Thought about picking up one of these in the near future because I love the Gameboy aesthetic. Plus, I feel like this would be an awesome way for me to chew through my backlog of Gameboy/GBA games as well! I felt like I'd just own my Steam Deck but nah lol
This card looks fantastic! I’m glad you recommended it to me and I have one on the way. I have a question about pico-8. I have purchased the pico-8 software and absolutely LOVE IT… how can I get Pico-8 running optimally on this device?
Been waiting to get some greenbacks to get my girl one of these so she can pass the time when I'm flying drones lol Was about to check out and forgot to use your link so had to come back and get it lol Loved the video. Keep it up!!!
I have a Miyoo Mini and a MM+ but I've struggled with putting together a good card, it's just kind of a mess. I think I'll buy their card and see if that improves the experience
@@nickentrosI wish I was able to get to you sooner. After watching this video, it’s looking like the Done Set rom collection, except for the DS portion of it. Unless there is a new update to the Done Set collection, which now includes DS…? But yeah, if you want to save money, download and install the Done Set collection. There’s also “Tiny Best Set: GO!” collection, which is great also, I just prefer “Done Set” I would not install both, as there is some overlap on games. Done Set also has overlays enabled by default, so you can have like a GB/GBC/GBA look for those games. I prefer some alternative overlays, but the ones included is a great start for anyone. But yeah, it’s looking exactly like Done Set, save for the DS roms. But if the creator of Done Set has updated their collection, then DS might actually be there now. If it’s not too late, I’d just cancel the order and try that first. Edit: Both rom collections I mentioned are COMPLETELY free! And they shouldn’t be sold as a sort of “kit”.
@@nickentros nice so you bought the (only card) right ? I ask bc I’ve already have a miyoo mini but been thinking about getting just the card form litnxt
I've only recently got into handhelds and I can see why Onion held so highly. I've only used Batocera, which is very pretty, but doesn't have the ease of Onion.
Bro, your voice is fun to listen to. I was wondering if that is your real authentic voice or if you accentuate it for character effect. Regardless, This was the first time watching your videos. I subscribed. Take care bro! See you round
Excellent video as always with you!! I think to try some retro handheld game systems but with me crappy eyes, I don't know if I may play on them--I already have issues with my N3DSXL... Did you caught a cold?? It seems that your voice is not as usual since 3 or 4 vids...
There are bigger handhelds out there. The 405v is only 1/2 inch bigger than the MM+ but it feels way bigger when it's in your hands. And then of course there's the Steam Deck which runs retro games like a champ!
I know yours was and that’s why I question it 😂 wondering if just for promotional purposes but still fantastic value regardless, I’d just transfer the data over so no biggie! Thanks for swift reply though
Your channel is so awesome !I'm still obsessed with my miyoo mini plus. I'm curious if you've tried out the R33S ? Part of me is hurt they ripped off the love of my life,...but...
I haven't tried a 33s, but I have a 36s waiting in the wings to review. It seems solid for the price, but not nearly as nice as the real deal. And also the 33s doesn't have Onion OS, which is the BEST feature of the MM+. I'd recommend paying extra for a MM+, personally.
If I have this one with the onion card can I put it in my computer and save the whole card then just drag and drop everything onto another card then just put it in another miyoo mini plus that doesn’t have onion? Will it install everything automatically or do I have to install onion then put the games and everything on it?
I have a few much more expensive handhelds, but none of them have the sleep feature, and that's the whole reason I'm buying this. I use a rg353m right now which is amazing, but whenever I grab it heading out the door the battery is dead, its infuriating.
I'm leaning toward the 35XX Plus for my pocketable handheld. Then I will second guess my decision and buy a Mini +. The other option is to buy the Mini +, Second guess my decision and then buy the 35XX Plus. 😂
If the 35XX+ came out alongside the MM+, I think I would go with the 35XX+, over my MM+. I have the MM+ and I love it. But that 35XX+ is looking really nice, and it’s also a bit more powerful, so things like DS should play a bit better. IIRC, even the regular 35XX was a tad bit more powerful, but it wasn’t anything to brag about. And the 35XX+ nailed the placement of the buttons vs the original 35XX, IMO. It’s not just a more powerful version of the 35XX. They made some build/QoL improvements, along with some new features that the normal 35XX should have had and would’ve made the MM+ kinda irrelevant. The MM+ and 35XX are pretty much equals and they each have pros and cons against one another. The 35XX+ pretty much eliminated those cons.
Im not to techy, but i have a rg353p and its fun out of the box. I have a question though, if i just bought the 128gb sd card with onion installed with the link you provided, would that would on my rg353p?
But for buying the all pre installed and configured console i need to go to the first link in description cause i went to the site and didn't understand
Yup. Go to this link, and buy the version that says "128GB (Onion OS)" www.litnxt.com/products/miyoo-mini-plus-portable-game-console?ref=9wwsczy2&variant=41196307546205
So you're saying this is "easy mode" for me? No hunting for stuff, no PC necessary, just ready to go and enjoy? PLUS A TECH DWEEB THEME?! Take my money!
just got mine and love it so much! was installing some new apps, but was wondering how to install community apps. Especially Spotify because it would be so cool if it could be an mp3 player as well! Just wondering if you know.
is there a place where we could download the curated ROMS as seen on this video? I really liked the arrangement of the roms and how the "standard" games are separate from the "best of" games. I also love the pre scraping which saves a lot of time. Google drive, or mega link, please?
@@TechDweeb Prior to this video, I did not know that there were rom sets/ rom packs available online. For everyone, I would recommend the "Tiny Best Set Go" collection (just google it) its a rom collection specifically made for the Miyoo Mini and the RG35XX. You have the option to download the boxart as well. The handpicked roms are pretty high quality, and the box art are specifically sized/curated for the Miyoo Mini's screen. It's an outstanding collection. Only thing missing are best of romhacks collection, which I am still yet to find.
There’s 2, that I know of. One is “Tiny Set: GO!”, the other is “Done Set”. Both are good. They have 3 “tiers” of sets, depending on your storage options. They both include a “Base set”, for 32GB storage devices. This set is a MUST install. It has everything needed. The next 2 are add-ons. The first “add-on” is for 64GB and the last and final add-on is for 128GB. For the 64GB version to work, you need the Base set (32GB version). And for the 128GB to work, you need the Base set (32GB) and the 64GB add-on installed. This applies for both ROM collections. I do not recommend to mix and match. Only go with either Tiny Set or Done Set. They both have some overlap for their collections. Also, they both supply the box art for all the games included, along with 1 or 2 alternative box art packs. Done Set already has some overlays applied for each console/emulator. So you can have a GBC-esque overlay for GB/GBC games, if you’d like. Tiny Set does NOT have pre-installed overlays, but you can also find overlay packs online to install yourself. Very easy to do. Done Set has cheats enabled by default. Tiny Set, you have to enable that via PC and a note text editor. Done Set also has a ton of cheats scrapped from website so you don’t have to go looking for them and you won’t have to create .cht files manually. All the included cheats may not be useful though. Some are for different regions/languages of games, some are just incomplete or the codes are just partial. There is a website, GameHacking(dot)org, which you can download the .cht files from, which is where Done Set got theirs from. But it was just a massive scrapping of all the cheats and not really tested for each game, which I can’t complain as that would be tough and tedious to do. That’s pretty much the differences in them. Don’t let the overlays and cheats persuade you, these are very easy to do, but I can also see the enticement of it. I found out about Tiny Set from YT comments and then found out about Done Set from Reddit. I’ve had both installed and they are both good. Hope this helps.
Interlacing is where the game renders half an image at once, every other line. Old TVs used interlaced video because they would refresh at the same rate and it would appear smooth. Deinterlacing removes the interlacing, so games like Bloody Roar 2 run at 100% speed when they are running with interlacing, but deinterlacing removes the half-image rendering and renders entire frames at once, so it takes a big hit to performance. However deinterlacing is good, because if you don't do that you can sorta see the every-other-line rendering (a sort of ghost effect), however since it's more demanding turning off the deinterlacing (or turning ON the interlacing, depending on the emulator) will take away that overhead.
