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
    @gilmanator01 หลายเดือนก่อน +559

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

    • @theMeshtar
      @theMeshtar หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      The way he says "plus", so smooth.

    • @sarahdaviscc
      @sarahdaviscc หลายเดือนก่อน +29

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

    • @VideoGeek91
      @VideoGeek91 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @arunca190
      @arunca190 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@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
      @TheFTPchannel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same

  • @raigne86
    @raigne86 หลายเดือนก่อน +153

    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
    @ninjason57 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

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

  • @blairboling5482
    @blairboling5482 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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.

  • @johnhurley8918
    @johnhurley8918 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    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.

  • @thehaymaker3660
    @thehaymaker3660 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    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
      @piercewiederecht5135 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      The Mini/Mini+ are just killer devices.

    • @toycoma98
      @toycoma98 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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
      @piercewiederecht5135 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @thehaymaker3660
      @thehaymaker3660 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@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
      @nefariou5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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 +

  • @MidNS
    @MidNS หลายเดือนก่อน +47

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

    • @VideoGeek91
      @VideoGeek91 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @Guy_on_Youtube
      @Guy_on_Youtube หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @leonciogutierrezvii2405
    @leonciogutierrezvii2405 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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
      @apeekintime 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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.

  • @kickazzdrummer666
    @kickazzdrummer666 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @leonardomartinez3342
    @leonardomartinez3342 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

  • @jaygray91
    @jaygray91 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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).

  • @S1nw1th1n
    @S1nw1th1n หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

  • @SnakeEyes327
    @SnakeEyes327 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @sydeshowjoe1583
    @sydeshowjoe1583 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @TitanCatX
    @TitanCatX หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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
      @gravitybeetle9593 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @TitanCatX
      @TitanCatX 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@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
      @gravitybeetle9593 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​ @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

  • @Golden_Deus
    @Golden_Deus หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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!

  • @creechrfeechr8094
    @creechrfeechr8094 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @QuietMisdreavus
    @QuietMisdreavus หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

  • @TrippyStack
    @TrippyStack หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    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
      @ComposerSyterious หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      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
      @therandomers9276 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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
      @nickoldschoolrules52 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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
      @nickbaker6644 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love my RG351v as well

    • @apeekintime
      @apeekintime 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@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.

  • @SpiderPopo2001
    @SpiderPopo2001 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @Subjosue
    @Subjosue หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @thatguy00271
    @thatguy00271 หลายเดือนก่อน +93

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

    • @wizzel22
      @wizzel22 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      ...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
      @Mantenner หลายเดือนก่อน

      If it had wifi it would be perfect

    • @jbnetosilva
      @jbnetosilva หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      @@Mantenner But it does have wifi and bluetooth.

    • @Mantenner
      @Mantenner หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @SomeDudeOnTheTube
      @SomeDudeOnTheTube หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Torn between this and the rgb10 max3.

  • @BlakeBickerstaff
    @BlakeBickerstaff หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Cloud28693
    @Cloud28693 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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!

  • @tonyrosario1940
    @tonyrosario1940 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @MaXLebel
    @MaXLebel หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    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
      @user-s8jb3qb6y หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @angelcloud6576
    @angelcloud6576 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @user-hj1ms6jf9m 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      я тоже! давай дружить чувак
      пс: путин черт!

  • @dlonegunman
    @dlonegunman หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @stephenking5370
    @stephenking5370 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @crystal_is_cozy
    @crystal_is_cozy หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @RetroGamesCity
    @RetroGamesCity หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 🤗☺

  • @ZyneNull
    @ZyneNull หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just ordered my RG35XX H can’t wait

  • @Diggy22
    @Diggy22 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @toasty4000000
    @toasty4000000 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @Baumie11
    @Baumie11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @tystan5903
    @tystan5903 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @wills2652
    @wills2652 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @kaitojim321
    @kaitojim321 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @JesusKristov
    @JesusKristov หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

  • @justolieman623
    @justolieman623 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @jamessoth1479
    @jamessoth1479 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    very excited for the upcoming clamshell devices!

  • @skyMcWeeds
    @skyMcWeeds หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @user-ee6hq1sj3q
    @user-ee6hq1sj3q หลายเดือนก่อน +23

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

    • @DragonDreamVNY
      @DragonDreamVNY หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Stafa64
    @Stafa64 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @MontagnaD
    @MontagnaD หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @SilverKnight16
    @SilverKnight16 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @juanahrw4162
    @juanahrw4162 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @sebastianibanez7219
    @sebastianibanez7219 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey russ, sending good vibes. Love your videos🧉

  • @jonathonearl482
    @jonathonearl482 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @user-hj2mo6nv8d
    @user-hj2mo6nv8d หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @VerlixStone
    @VerlixStone หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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
      @HarryVerolme หลายเดือนก่อน

      What's the battery like?

    • @VerlixStone
      @VerlixStone หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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
      @HarryVerolme หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@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
      @VerlixStone หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

  • @tomawey2141
    @tomawey2141 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @rafael_1912
    @rafael_1912 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

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

    • @Bread-fl8vm
      @Bread-fl8vm 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @rafael_1912
      @rafael_1912 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@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

  • @REVOLVERE
    @REVOLVERE หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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.

  • @95BlockCaptain
    @95BlockCaptain หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @gabrieldecian1182
    @gabrieldecian1182 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    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
      @OperaVanDubels หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Gotta buy it when you go overseas

    • @MattPin
      @MattPin หลายเดือนก่อน +10

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

    • @dratinijoga
      @dratinijoga หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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
      @scareycarey0135 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.
      @giuliano. หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We also get hit with humongous taxes here in Argentina 😢

  • @fabricliver
    @fabricliver หลายเดือนก่อน +12

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

    • @armyofninjas9055
      @armyofninjas9055 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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
      @donjohn281 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @milnky
      @milnky หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thats what I said 2 years ago lol

  • @ehrown
    @ehrown หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @thatzaliasguy
    @thatzaliasguy หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

    • @TheCoolDave
      @TheCoolDave 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @heymarton
    @heymarton หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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
      @TheRiverintheRoad หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You put Gamma OS and it has amazing battery life

  • @nevertellmethaoddz8581
    @nevertellmethaoddz8581 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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
      @przemekg9045 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Odin 2 is what you are looking for.

    • @bipbop3121
      @bipbop3121 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@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.

  • @JLa748
    @JLa748 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @RetroVGs
    @RetroVGs หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @TheWarrrenator
    @TheWarrrenator หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @EnbyFish
    @EnbyFish หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    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
      @thehaymaker3660 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It's oddly a real compliment puller as well.

    • @toycoma98
      @toycoma98 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @darren591
    @darren591 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    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
      @tdome3000 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      What issues do you have with it?

    • @thiagoaraujos
      @thiagoaraujos หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @darren591
      @darren591 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@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
      @darren591 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @tdome3000
      @tdome3000 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @briandipierro8865
    @briandipierro8865 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @hands_on_cards
    @hands_on_cards หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @richardkorsak4436
    @richardkorsak4436 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great videos, thanks for all the help on the products

  • @3up3rn0va
    @3up3rn0va หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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
      @AnthonyYouTubes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which RPGS did you play through?

    • @3up3rn0va
      @3up3rn0va หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AnthonyTH-cams 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.

  • @jamesreviewtv
    @jamesreviewtv วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @deadweight4887
    @deadweight4887 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @adriancharles
    @adriancharles หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes!
    I love your list videos.

  • @RaphaelClancy
    @RaphaelClancy 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the great reviews!

  • @10devongard
    @10devongard หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Tepig_V
    @Tepig_V หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video as always Russ!

  • @Space_Ducck
    @Space_Ducck หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @calculateddeclination5534
    @calculateddeclination5534 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @digitizer3627
    @digitizer3627 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @toycoma98
    @toycoma98 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @Logical
    @Logical หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @Chris-xh9dq
    @Chris-xh9dq หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Russ for what you do. You helped me introduce a lot of folks in my unit to the wonders of retro gaming! Keep up the hard work.

  • @OgbWinter
    @OgbWinter หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @LordDemonos
    @LordDemonos หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @bigstabby
    @bigstabby หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @joelgrebinsilvestri
    @joelgrebinsilvestri 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @alexanderespinoza
    @alexanderespinoza หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really glad to see you finally include the piss baby category 🙏 Miyoo Mini Plus gang 💪

  • @timgoodliffe
    @timgoodliffe 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @ToyKeeper
    @ToyKeeper หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @Drivenby
    @Drivenby หลายเดือนก่อน

    On the road to 500k!!!

  • @S1eepy1
    @S1eepy1 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ironcladcobra
    @ironcladcobra หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Great video Russ (as always)! I would pick the RG35XX-H (I got Batocera v40 Beta on mine). 😉

    • @morterox2
      @morterox2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have to update from v39, heard that hdmi having problems and got scared haha

    • @wizzel22
      @wizzel22 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@morterox2v40 has a gazillion bugs that you find only when testing every single system. And the Boot Time is meh.

    • @ironcladcobra
      @ironcladcobra หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@morterox2 I heard the v39 is a better build and has more emulator support. 😉

    • @ekinteko
      @ekinteko หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The RGB-35XX+H is what I've been asking for over 2 years. Basically the same as the Anbernic RG353m but in a better body (lightweight retro plastic) and at an acceptable price. Recently been on a big sale for around USD $30 from Amazon.
      It's impossible to beat.
      A distant second is the Retroid Pocket 2S which is $90 firm without discount sales. It offers the best price to performance (besides the above when on sale).
      And if you value Quality over Quantity, you only have room for a single Retro Handheld. Well the choice is easy. It's the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. It's just barely pocketable and comfortable. And it's slightly cheaper than the competition whilst giving you much better support, software, build, and everything else.
      But if you don't want to pocket these, so that you're carrying around a backpack. Well there's a couple options. The cheapest being the AYN Odin2, a fine choice. For a bit more money, there's the Base SteamDeck that's used or refurbished. For some more money there is the Brand New Valve SteamDeck OLED, cannot recommend enough. And for slightly more money there is the ASUS ROG Ally, which gives you a bit extra on top. And for a lot more money and inconvenience, but for those that money-is-no-object, well the Top Dog is the GPD Win-Max-3 with the latest AI chipset (Zen 8740u) and a usable mini keyboard to replace your tablet or ultrabook.
      My recommendation?
      Find out what you want first, then secondly look at your budget. If you cannot afford it now, it might be better to skip it and save up for it, rather than compromise. I recommend for a healthy balance get the most expensive Retroid with the cheapest SteamDeck. You'll have a blast either outdoors or indoors. For me personally it's different though.

    • @janX9
      @janX9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes it seems like a pretty decent handheld for a nice price.
      AliExpress had them on two cheap for their anniversary sale recently which I'm waiting for delivery on.
      Batocera seems like a good way to go with it.
      Why are you using V40 beta? Is that the latest build or is there another reason? I ask because odds are I'll mod the OS like everything else I own LOL

  • @AaronThePony
    @AaronThePony หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @Youtubeguy12
    @Youtubeguy12 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @zomrog
    @zomrog หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so cool dude!

  • @tbatrics
    @tbatrics หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jeffb8874
    @jeffb8874 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks this is the video I needed 👍

  • @davedavenport8673
    @davedavenport8673 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @bacone-
    @bacone- หลายเดือนก่อน

    Perfect video! I've just recently lost my RG35XX H :(

  • @RobertoVillegas-vincent404
    @RobertoVillegas-vincent404 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video. It’s definitely getting me to research as I’ve thought about getting a handheld for retro gaming, but also for Moonlight/Steamlink stuff as I’m more of a PC gamer with a controller these days and wouldn’t mind the versatility. I’m thinking based on things it looks like I’ll be researching the retroid lineup as having an Android OS opens up a few other interesting things like a person cloud game type thing. That said, if you have in the past, I’d love to see a roundup of devices between say $100-$200 price point. Maybe $300. Id be curious what the extra cash can get you and if it’s even worth it.