Miyoo Mini Plus vs Anbernic RG35XX Comparison
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- The Miyoo Mini Plus and Anbernic RG35XX are the two hottest budget handhelds right now, so let's do a deep-dive comparison between the two and see which one is going to be worth your $70ish dollars.
Miyoo Mini Plus:
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:07 price and availability
02:43 color options
04:01 size, buttons, ergonomics
12:31 stock firmware experience
14:26 OnionOS (Miyoo Mini Plus)
17:53 GarlicOS (RG35XX)
19:54 performance comparison
23:01 MinUI and cat break
24:41 RG35XX features
26:10 audio and screen comparison
27:19 teardown and charging options
29:11 score sheet
32:24 use cases (Veronica and Jeffrey)
35:16 summary and conclusion
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Against everything that TH-cam or Tiktok would suggest, 36 minutes is an absolute joy to see on a video I look forward to, and such a sweet spot for personally digestible yet demanding attention while not dragging. Big fan.
36 mins of Russ is an absolute joy. All that other garbage should be short-form.
Agreed. Russ has an incredible knack for this kind of comprehensive content. Not only is a huge feather in his cap, but a reminder that in the age of internet attention deficit, we’re not doomed to goldfish attention spans after all.
Thanks everyone!
@@RetroGameCorpsI often fall asleep listening to your videos! 😂
100%
I’m living my youth right now. I’ve been under a rock never knew any of these retro games existed😮
One more thing - really appreciate that you annotates all the games showed in your videos, very often I take inspiration from them to try as I didn't have any of the game consoles as a child and don't know most of the games, only the most widely known.
Thanks for taking the time to put this review together! I’ve been waffling between the two and this really helped me decide which is right for me
I ended up getting the RG35XX but I still appreciate watching this video just to get a sense of the tradeoffs and options available to me. Good to get a sense of the market in general. Great job!
I've already seen the reseller pre-order prices. The Anbernic 35xx is way cheaper and it also has overclock on Garlic OS to perform better on harder to run PS1 games. For the price they are asking, it's better to buy any of the cheaper Anbernic RG351 devices because there price is that close and those 351 devices have 1GB of RAM and have a more powerful chip which will not have problem playing PS1 games and have joysticks which is pretty good with ports and Scumvvv games.
I’m in the same boat at you! Hope you are enjoying it! Mine on the way!
I did the exact opposite but I am here for the same reason! I heard the rg35xx feels more like the original gameboy in size. How do you feel about that?
It does seem the more appealing option in many regards. The wifi option would be nice, but for me, it's not essential. I spend a lot of time playing these devices near my PC where I don't mind popping an SD card into an adapter and fiddling with some stuff, as I already have to do it sometimes for my 3DS systems or to move over some screenshots from my Switch. What's one more device to have to do that with, really?
The small benefits of the shoulder buttons and the d-pad don't really make up for how... well... kinda ugly the Miyoo Mini Plus is. It's not bad, but something about the placement of those Start and Select buttons rubs me the wrong way and I wouldn't mind something a bit larger for more space for my hands and it just looks better overall. Some portability *is* nice, but it's not everything, as I'm not even intent on playing this outside of the house a whole lot (though the option is always great!).
Wasn't sure which video to even comment on at this point. Your channel has been a fantastic resource for me now that I've started my journey into retro gaming on third party hardware.
I recently purchased a miyoo mini plus and have found all of your videos about it really helpful to understand what my other options were and how I would go about setting up onionos and so on. I just wanted to say thank you for all the insightful and helpful content you've created!
Hey Russ, just wanted to say thank you for putting out such a comprehensive and enjoyable video. Keep up the great content!
Thank you so much!
Hey Russ, I have ADHD and long videos are usually hard for me to sit through and retain the information, but I love your 30-minute longer videos and watch them all the way through. So I think that says something about how well you present these devices and compare them
i find playback speed at 1.5 helpful
LOL
I ultimately went with the MM+ but the ability to hook an HDMI up to the RG35XX, as rudimentary as it is atm, is wild. I might end up getting the RG in the future for that feature alone!
Awesome overview, great work on all the fine details. Thank you for all the work you put into these videos. Very informative and entertaining, of course along with educational. Rock on dude keep up all the awesome work!
Love the 2 friend's comparison at the end and your personal choice. Great comparison.
One thing I appreciate about your videos is the fact that you put names on every game you play there. Helped me tons.
As a small hint, I used bulk rename utility to remove the first 4 ("001 ", "002 ") or first 3 ("01 ", "02 ") digits of the names on the SD card to make it sort alphabetically, it also helped as some of the included software were duplicates and couldn't be renamed so I knew which ones to clear.
Microsoft PowerToys (excellent package of Windows software) has PowerRename and I use it all the time
Best program
FYI microsoft offers its own free bulk rename as part of Power Toys package - power rename. Flawless integration, works really well
Honestly, me, personally, I'd probably just delete all the roms and put my own set on it anyway. So really, for me, the naming means nothing. I have tons of roms already thanks to using emulators for years, so I'd just end up copying that stuff to the sd card.
@@TXFDA Same here, there were a lot of shovelware games and weird bootlegs for these retro consoles and I find i play only around 3%ish of the full library. (Basically the best of each systems) Like, do you really need Back to the Future Part II for the NES and Sonic 4 for the Super Nintendo?
Halfway through the video I just ordered both.
This is the answer
@@gutyourtrust :)
I did that with the retro pocket 4 pro 😂
I'm about too
And 11 months later which one do you find yourself using more?? Thank you
Thank you for this super informative video. Pre-ordered the Miyoo Mini+ the other day and can't wait to play it. Keep up the great content!
Great review. It's super comprehensive and, unlike other channels, it doesn't try to hype stuff up. You give everything a fair shake and compare them properly. I wish this was the standard.
I'm finally gonna decide which is one is for me thanks for your effort man another great job LIKE 👍👍
I like Veronica and Jeffrey's back stories. I am a little of both and because of your nice in depth video I chose the Miyoo Mini + with the hope the the Anbernic 35xx will be on sale one of these late nights soon.😊 Thank-you for these in depth videos they have helped me make informed decisions about which handheld ones are right for me to buy and saving me from buyers remorse.
I was waiting this video for weeks. And the result is excelent, as always!
Incredibly thoughtful & useful analysis/ comparison of the two, you've answered every question I've had plus a ton more. Subbed ✌️💕
I ordered the Miyoo Mini+ yesterday. Just on a whim. Now that I'm watching videos about it, I'm getting pretty excited for it show up on Wednesday. The retro gray looks pretty cool and the screen looks pretty impressive on these things.
After 9 months is it good in your opinion ?
A little story to help people who may have some issues with the RG35XX. Quick Note: Check HDMI port for integrity when you receive the device. When I received mine, I didn't have a Mini HDMI cable or adapter so I didn't think about the port at all. It would turn out that my port had one bent pin inside, which wasn't an issue until I finally acquired a cord and plugged it into the port. The pin would bend and my audio output wouldn't operate. After removing the cord, my device would not output audio to the speaker after that, despite working fine otherwise. I think, based on my single anecdotal experience, that the ports themselves are not super great. It does work, but I wouldn't overlook it as a potential cause for issues. I was able to remove the audio pin and it still works to output video. IMHO the resolution on a larger screen is so bad, I will probably just disable the port and plug it up. Speaking of which, if someone wants to 3D print some port covers for these bad boys, I'd be happy to be the first customer.
I would say check everything tbh, The first RG3XX had the entire power button disconnected from the motherboard. Looked like it had been broken off somehow, but you could tell without even opening the device lol i was able to get a replacement luckily
Since your port is defective could hot glue be a better answer rather than a 3D print?
@Marcus Griffin absolutely. One of the first things I did was crack mine open, blow out the hair (yeah it had some hair inside), and then add some buffer to stop the rattling shoulder buttons. Everything looked good on my board otherwise but I hadn't thought to investigate inside the port.
@@ivancho5854 yes, but I can't do that for the rest of my ports and I would like a solution for water proofing.
@@Surai00 What did you use to stop the rattling shoulder buttons? i ordered a RG35XX and would like to make it silent too
This is a comparision which has everything you can wish for. So thanks for all the work you put into it.
I have been watching your channel for months, and I have finally pulled the trigger on the Miyoo Mini Plus. Thank you for your amazing videos and website. Greetings from Colombia.
Great to hear!
Excellent comparison! I ended up changing my KeepRetro order from the Miyoo Mini+ to the RG35XX because I like the slightly larger size and really want HDMI out, now I'm just going to keep my fingers crossed that Garlic OS or MinUI eventually implements correct aspect ratios for HDMI out across all systems.
Just a heads up that I mentioned in my own comment, I could not get my 35XX HDMI working reliably with Garlic (I didn't try on stock). It would cut out, sometimes not have audio, and also had issues when connecting a Bluetooth controller through an 8bitdo adapter. If it works for you then great! but personally I wouldn't recommend it for this purpose.
I got a used Retroid Pocket 2+ for HDMI out, and as a bonus it connects directly with Bluetooth controllers. It does run Android rather than Linux, but I prefer that in most cases anyway. The RG353 series also has HDMI out, but had severe issues when I tried pairing Bluetooth controllers (couldn't find some, couldn't stay connected to them, only worked in Android but wouldn't work in Linux, including the custom firmwares that it could dual boot)
Personally, I don’t see the appeal for either device. The 35xx has a lackluster battery life and its power management software is faulty in that it drains the battery even when the device is off. The miyoo mini + has no rtc. They also don’t have the charm of the original miyoo mini of being super portable. Personally, if I was in the market for a small vertical handheld I would just save some more money and get the 353vs or 353v. The 353v is very slightly larger than the 35xx, however it has no issues that are present in either the 35xx or miyoo. Great screen, good battery life, hdmi out, wifi, rtc, and analog sticks just in case. I just don’t get why you’d choose a miyoo plus or 35xx over the 353v unless you were so tight on cash that you couldn’t make a choice or you’re simply a collector. If I was in the market for a very portable handheld right now I’d just go with the 280v.
@@bear532 I find the larger Anbernics to be clunkier, the MM is extremely comfortable. Plus I personally don't like how they look, but the appeal of vertical Android does intrigue me
The MM doesn't have RTC but it's emulators do seem to enable time passing. The GB/GBC emulator generates an RTC file and seems to track time using that, and in GBA I can verify time does pass unlike on the TrimUI S that I own. Technically neither of those are actually in real time, but time does pass
hdmi out out for tv ?
Dude! Thank you for testing C to C charging. No one else does this. I carry a single cable on me and c to C charging is huge.
Thank you for the deep dive Russ. I know you’re a busy man so its much appreciated you took your time to leave almost no stone unturned in this comparison.
I have to say you are the best reviewer i have seen. They way you easily review with every detail and order is admirable. You rule! Thanks!!
I've definitely been annoyed with Anbernic for the most part ever since the RG552 didn't bring much to the table, but the RG35XX has been really nice. I could never get a Miyoo Mini, so having an RG35XX has been awesome. I also bought a Miyoo Mini Plus from how much I loved using my RG35XX. Idk why, but it's so much fun to play retro games on these devices.
It’s a shame how bad the power management is in the default OS
its just not the same to play these old games emulated on a new big hd tv or monitor on a keyboard/mouse or even a new bluetooth controller. Getting to play them again on these handhelds with their old school colour schemes, button layouts, really brings back that old feeling of the old gameboy/gamegear, and even the feeling of using an old crt tv with a controller. with the added benefit of better brightness, colour, sharpness etc of modern screen technology.
been thinking of buying oe of these for my friends kid when he gets a little older, and give his dad a collection of games to gradually give him over time to replicate the feeling we would have all had in the past of being able to get new games as they came out. as i think the only thig that can "break" the experience of these handhelds, is if you fill them with every game ever, you're spoilt for choice, you wont get into a game as much as if you know its the only game you have to play. so self limiting is a good idea. like putting mega man one on, and only put mega man 2 on once you finish number one and also play a different game. something like that.
@@bloozism It really is. How fast it dies with the screen off makes it pretty much unusable as a portable. It always seemed like it was dead for me on stock. Garlic OS definitely saved this device. Having a Mini and an RGXX the ability to just swap the card makes it easy to compare hand feel and the RG is just way more comfortable.
@@ge2719 You are the kind of dad I am aiming to be because I had the same idea !
After being a very disappointed RG351p owner, the RG552 brought everything to the table to me and still own mine today. I’m not the only one, Russ (your host here) ended up buying two and ended up making a video of why it’s his favourite handheld for retro games after the early disappointment and failings. I guess it comes down to personal preference.
Would love to see you go through your collection and show off Pico-8 and TIC-80 compatibility, ease of use, etc :D
Thanks again for another BANGER comparison video! ❤
Just started the video but already dropped a like. I really was waiting for this one
The netplay and retro achievements look really fun. I think I'd really like to play 'online' local multiplayer on some of these kinds of handhelds.
You can also scroll to the side on the stock firmware title lists on the RG35XX. Makes clearing thru those long lists very easy.
I’ve been thinking about getting a little handheld for the commute, and this is a perfect video! I really appreciate your style, definitely subscribed!
Man I appreciate all the work you did for this review! This was really great look at both handhelds!
Just grabbed the Miyoo Mini +
My first retro handheld. Went for this colour as think it looks great with the SNES/Super Famicom button colours... although I was tempted by the GameBoy one for nostalgic reasons. Unsure how my massive hands will hold it, but looks good for lengthy cab rides etc.
It's fun watching this 3 months later when the Miyoo Mini Plus is now readily available from resellers for slightly less than the price the video mentioned (i'm seeing $67 on KeepRetro right now, for example). I'm highly tempted to pick up the Miyoo; i've started getting more into retro gaming in the last few weeks and it seems like it would be nice to have something small to play some of these systems with.
Hello there 3 month later Miyoo mini plus owner buddy!
I'm pulling the trigger right now on amazons.
i just pulled the trigger too! so excited!!
I've now found myself toying with getting a miyoo mini plus, having never thought about an upright before! Thanks Russ, really great video.
This was a really fantastic and thorough video, great first impression too. You sold me on the Miyoo mini +, can’t wait to hunt one down.
Own both of these as of a few days ago. They are way more similar to each other than I expected, so it's really a coin toss. I do find the RG35XX slightly more comfortable to hold due to the longer part on the bottom where I rest in on my fingers. Controller I slightly prefer the Miyoo Mini but both are excellent. I could go back and forth for years as to which I like more.
Thanks Russ, great comparison video and the perfect length. Both look pretty good, the Miyoo just a shade cooler to me though the trans purple on the 'Nic is pretty tasty. Thing is I don't think I could buy one of these over an RGB20s. I don't feel good about that but ... the power of the Tiger is strong. And temptingly cheap.
LOL did you actually get one? They actually outsmarted even themselves with the design
You’re very detailed man 👍🏼 definitely bringing up points that us with ocd about our electronics pay heavy attention to.
Thank you Russ. I always appreciate your videos.
Thanks for the comparison - Miyoo Mini Plus seems much more of my taste then the original Mini, I probably like the Wi-Fi most and possibilities it could bring, bigger battery is nice too. Really like my RG35XX, GarlicOS is must for me on it, but hope it gets better, now is in the state that I prefer older version of it (broken DOSBox audio, no save states for GB/GBC ROMs). OnionOS seems much more capable and solid even when don't have much experience with it I agree with the Software rating. Definitely try the MinUI on RG35XX too.
This really helped me feel better ordering the RG35xx last week :) I went from only caring about your steam deck to being obsessed with these mini gameboys.
You won't be disappointed. I just got mine a few days ago and can't put it down.
How are the d pad diagonals?
Great review!
My miyoo mini plus is on the way and I am so excited!
I found out about retro handhelds like 3 weeks ago, got 3 just ordered the mini+. Great content, if my wife asks this was all your fault.
One thing to note is the Anbernic has a search function on it's stock firmware, so that's a plus when searching for a game
Yup. I have GarlicOS now and I'm bummed about the lack of search feature
This is the video I've been waiting for. Thanks RGC.
Thanks Russ. Preordered the Miyoo Mini+
About a year ago, I would have thought 'flash custom firmware? no, terrifying, this is only for very smart people.' Now, after a year of watching Russ's videos, I am so pleased to be apart of the retro gaming community, and I love watching these videos to make decisions when adding to my (admittedly still rather small) collection. I'm thinking I would really like to get the Mini plus since I missed out on the on the original mini. Thank you Russ!
I think I'm in your shoes from a year ago. Lol! I have a sudden interest in these retro game hand helds. I've been. Watching these videos non stop. I'm gonna order the abernic rg35xx or the miyoo mini + but after I get it I don't know where to start. It's all a little intimidating plus I don't even own a computer at this time. I've got a chromebook and a smartphone. Been out of the tech world for awhile. 😆
That’s exactly how I feel right now. I really want the anbernic rg535p bc the shape looks so comfortable to hold. But I’m intimidated to download the OS so I can use save states.. lol I gotta just do it
I've been leaning towards the RG35XX based on the slightly more comfortable size and availability, but the extra OnionOS features/apps and WiFi are making the Miyoo Mini Plus more and more appealing.
HDMI Out is nice, but I don't know how much I'll use it. The Miyoo's cloud backups I'd be able to start up an emulator on my PC or on my laptop hooked up to a TV and pickup where I left off.
Had my miyoo mini plus for a few days and i love it.
Especially the custom themes/boot logos (found a totk theme and boot logo that i love)
I have a RG35XX as my first retro gaming devise and I love It. Really liked that video too!
I think the features between the 2 seem pretty well balanced;each have their tradeoffs. Netplay on the Mini would be great but only if it's perfect. 2 player local over hdmi with 2 controllers should be possible on the 35XX but would need a lot of setup. I think the biggest deal breaker will be how available the Miyoo Mini+ is; if scalpers buy them all up and leave people refreshing aliexpress pages at 3am then it may be passed on by many people.
After watching the video i decided to get the RG35XX. The Dual SD card slots, better speakers, and bigger build is what sold me. I’m new to the handheld emulation community but I really enjoy learning more about both systems. I’ll have to see how the stock OS is like but I might just get Garlic OS for the better experience.
Thank you again for the extensive insight!
Sorry to piss in your beer, I got both devices and frankly I preferred Miyoo. 35XX’s dpad really annoyed me so much during Tetris.
@@beef-o-juice I don't think having your own personal preference "pisses in anyone's beer"....
@@Renvaar1989 🪤🪤🪤
@@Renvaar1989Trickle some beef juice in there...
😅
@@beef-o-juice luckily you're not the authority on anything.
Excellent review, thanks!! Was exactly what I needed.
Thank you for this comparison!
I enjoyed the way you pronounced Final Fantasy IX.
I did a double-take when I heard it.
Very detailed comparison, great work. Aside from the absence of a rumble pack comparison! I own a 35XX and it does vibrate on compatible PSX games, and I was pleasantly surprised. I would have loved to know how those compared. Did it just skip your mind? ^^'
was waiting for this vid... thanks!
wow, really good and detailed review/comparison, thanks for your work!
Awesome video! Thank you so much
I'm tempted to buy one but I think my Vita is still perfectly fine for 8 and 16bit gaming plus GBA
gpSP has been pretty much perfect on it with color correction and everything and for GB there are tons of palette options through Gambatte
Yeah I've seen many reviews say that the device you already own is the right one
No reason to replace unless it's specifically falling short in some way (uncomfortable, unreliable, slow, can't play your desired systems, battery doesn't last)
If it works and you like it and you actually play it, then that is the right system for you!
@@aared Initially I had GBA problems with the Vita, but after setting up gpSP properly it's every bit as good as original hardware, better even. I have a ton of games for the 8 and 16bit games, plus for the GBA and I also own a GBA flash cart so I often compare games between the Vita and real hardware and I must admit, my OLED Vita wins every time :)
Tho the form factor of these is very appealing but I'd like something more OG Gameboy like but with a much bigger screen personally.
Best comparison you can get for these two. I've been enjoying a RG35XX for a couple weeks but then I step into a good deal for the MM+. Waiting for it to arrive, and then I'll decide which way to go. For the 35XX I'd prefer MinUI because GarlicOS felt a bit too much tinkering-required, but I miss all the boxart. Because of that, how robust and stable OnionOS looks, in addition to the Wi-fi capabilities, sound very appealing to me.
do you have an update which one is better for you?
@@Steven-ol7wv I'll finally keep the RG35XX and give the MM+ to a friend. It is a very close race because both are too similar in terms of supported systems and ergonomics, but I have some motives.
I tried OnionOS and although it feels more "mature" than GarlicOS, it doesn't feel enough "plug & play" to me. I don't have a problem playing with the configuration at an initial stage, but with Onion/Garlic it seems that every now and then I would have to re-adjust some settings for a particular game. Besides, this few weeks with MinUI made me feel really comfortable with its shortcuts systems, specially for applying fast forwards and save/load states in almost a compulsive way. Anyway, I can confirm that OnionOS is an awesome custom firmware if you don't mind the "fine-tuning" process. The only thing I miss from Onion/Garlic is the themes and the boxart while browsing games. It's a big loss.
Talking about sound there's no debate: the RG speaker is way better than the MM+ one. The latter tends to sound saturated and distorted even with not-so-high volumes.
About the ergonimics and although they are pretty similar, I'm grateful for the extra
@@albertobastos whoa that was fast, thanks for the comprehensive review!
@@albertobastosthank you for your feedback
@@albertobastos Appreciate your feedback, very helpful
I ordered a RG35XX, and just want to play all the gb gbc gba pokemon games again
would you recommend leaving the stock firmware?
Love the detailed long form content!
Thanks for this. I’m so excited for my Miyoo Medium.
Retro achievements is the only reason I'm leaning ever so slightly more to the miyoo mini plus. The scores you gave could not be more accurate. With the prices being so close it's a coin toss to what I'll end up getting. Or I'll wait to see is how anbernic may respond to this. Maybe they will update the 35xx with a wifi chip but who knows.
I think I'm going to go with the Mini...the offset shoulder buttons being the deciding factor.
@@DailyShit. Youre just a Miyoo fanboy XD
I ended up getting the RG35XX from Keepretro. I look forward to tinker with it and flashing GarlicOS into it. Thanks for the comparison!
Awwwwww the chicken update is kind of heartbreaking but I'm glad you're keeping her well
I chose the Anbernic for availability factor and I can get it at cheaper price. I'm not tech savvy but will try to follow the guide to flash custom firmware.
The buttons rattling around isn't a bad thing in terms of sound but it just means that they're slightly more annoying to use because they stick to your finger and stuff. All I can say is if you've used both a 3DS the original model and a Game boy advance SP they both use metallic domes but the GBA SP feels way better because the d-pad is not loose.
Even my "NEW" 3DS XL is more loose than I would like.
Thank you for the video, I decided to go with the RG35xx after watching it
I’ve been waiting for this!
I hope Chicken feels better soon :( that minUI sneak looked very much like the analogue pocket UI which I very much like.
10:35 dude this right here says a LOT to me, the fact that the miyoo doesnt rattle at all makes it seem sooooo much higher quality. thanks for showing little stuff like that
Best review I seen on these 2 popular handhelds.
Appreciate this type of videos 🙌
I'm sorry to hear about Chicken, but I'm glad she's overall doing okay. Cat breaks will be missed
I held off with a purchase to find out if I can just swap the same SD card in a Miyoo Mini and a Miyoo Mini plus, so the fact that an Onion OS SD card works as secondary in an RG35XX running Garlic OS threw a spanner into that plan.
I am curious if the RG35XX with MinUI can or will be able to handle a Onion OS SD card in its secondary slot
Thank you for this video! Very informative and helpful
I’m not sure if you’ve done the score card on other videos but I love it. Great video
Now this a tough question for me. I don’t own either device but I’m somewhat familiar with custom firmware. I do like how the miyoo mini has wifi as well as nice ergonomics and options for tweaking the settings and performance, but at the same time I also like the simplicity of garlic os on the 35xx as well as its availability and options of under or overclocking. I also like how the 35xx can display boxart for games but potentially having retro achievements on the miyoo mini also sounds cool. I think I’m leaning more towards the 35xx but may favor the mm+ if it gets even better
I’ve been obsessed with these handhelds now for over month. Personally, I don’t see the appeal for either device. They are no longer mini like the original miyoo mini. The reason people love that handheld is because of how incredibly portable it is. These devices though are not like that. Yes, they’re portable, but not so portable you forget it’s in your pocket. The 35xx has a 3hr battery life in real world use and its battery management software drains the battery when off. So even if you fully charge it, it will be dead in a few days even if you don’t use it. That to me is an instant deal breaker and frankly an unfinished product. The miyoo mini + has no rtc. I could overlook this if it was the same size as the original mini, but there’s other options so why should I?
I think if anyone is looking at these, they’re much better served by saving some more money and going with the 353vs or 353v. It’s very slightly larger than the 35xx (closer to its size than the 35xx is to the miyoo mini plus). It performs better and has none of the issues mentioned before. It’s a no brainer for me. Or even the 351p is a great alternative. Even the 280v if you’re looking for ultra portability.
@@bear532 he also reviewed those, and I kinda agree with what he said. The analog sticks and shoulder buttons make it look uncomfortable to use on games like ps1. I personally don’t have a problem with the size of the mm+ or 35xx, I think it’s better for people with bigger hands, and you can technically underclock the 35xx to extend battery life for certain games. I already have an odin, steam deck and pc to play anything beyond ps1, and these would make great console companions. Not something to use for too long but all the same nice to have if you already have something more powerful for more demanding games
@@bear532 You start complaining that the devices are not super small anymore and then proceed to suggest an even bigger device as an option. I am quite confused. I got the 35XX mostly because it is bigger and will probably fit better in my ogre hands.
@@gustavinus I suggested it because the size difference is so minuscule. I have both right now (got them as gifts and will be giving them away). They are both nice handhelds, but if I had to choose one it would be the 353v/vs. They’re almost the same exact size, but you get a boost in performance and joysticks.
@@bear532 Still a bigger bigger one LOL
It is also more expensive. But they both seem nice anyways.
I actually really love the sloppy diagonals on the RG35xx. This one I feel will end up being personal preference. My miyoo mini I did not enjoy the lack of easy diagonals..
Agree man. (I own both the + and XX)
Excellent video Russ 👍 I have the RG35XX and waiting for my order myioo mini+
Such amazing content. Congrats man, keep it going!
It's really difficult to choose between the Miyoo Mini Plus and the RG35XX. I want both of them so badly! However, I've noticed that a lot of people are ordering the RG35XX. As for me, I've decided to order the Miyoo Mini Plus because of its beautiful OnionOS interface! Perhaps in the future, I'll also purchase the RG35XX. Good luck to everyone making their decision!
I don't own either. I'm considering one. I think for me, the thing with Miyoo, is just the community stuff. The original Miyoo had such a big community of fans that made all kinds of stuff for it. 3D printed cases, shells, and grips. More updated custom OS stuff, more fan-made themes and whatnot.
The Anbernic is neat, and honestly, pretty much just a Miyoo clone with a different OS. But, it's also just an Anbernic. Not to say Anbernic is bad, most of their handhelds are perfectly fine, at least nowadays. But, Anbernic releases SO many handhelds. It's "just another Anbernic handheld". Neat, but....meh. I don't know. Something about buying an Anbernic just feels weird to me. Like, I could buy the newest handheld they make right now, and within a month or two, there'd probably be another one out.
The Miyoo almost feels a bit "special" in that regard. The original one sold out so quick that it was super hard to even get your hands on one unless you wanted to pay like 2-3x the normal price. Mix that with the community stuff, and I THINK I'll probably go with a Miyoo. But, still gonna compare 'em just in case.
I personally own a Retroid Pocket 2+, and while I absolutely love the thing, I kinda want that nostalgia and feel of an old school vertical handheld. Plus, the Retroid runs full Android, as opposed to it's own OS. Good for the fact that it has the play store, and you can download frontends from it, and even play some Android games. But on the other hand, it doesn't give me that sense of being a game console like a Miyoo would. It just ends up feeling like I'm using a low-powered cell phone with a controller attached.
Does Miyoo Mini Plus have a search function?
@@hellothere_24 Yes, at least with OnionOS. Not sure about stock.
I have the RG35XX, and the accidental diagonal issue is real. I notice it the most on games like Tetris and Dr Mario.
Is it a big enough reason to buy the miyoo plus over this?
@@thetechdude1 I don’t have a Miyoo Mini Plus, so I can’t say for sure. Since I’m aware of it, I’m able to play Tetris & Dr Mario, you just gotta be careful with the angle you use the DPad on those games.
If you’re on the fence regarding which system to get, find the one with the features you like the most. Get that system.
As for me, I’m grabbing two Mini Plus systems for multiplayer over Wi-Fi. I may, or may not, keep the RG35XX
Tetris controlled fine for me.
Excellent breakdown, going with the Miyoo, thanks!
This is a amazing review hats off 🎉
A few thoughts on both devices:
I have both the mini + and rg35xx and I have to say that the color calibration is way better on the rg35xx. even with the possibility to adjust the settings on the mini+ I can't get it like the rg35xx.
Mini+:
+ easy removable battery
+ onion os is fully loaded with features
+ better battery life (2600mAh vs 3000mAh)
+ easy to install ports to play for example doom or diablo 1
+ better ingame overlays: no fade in for fps like anbernic
+ easy installation, just drag and drop onion
+ little bit better build quality
+ wifi: netplay and retro archievements
Anbernic:
+ more comfortable to hold
+ garlic os short press shutdown
+ better and brighter screen, fits better my taste even after calibration on miyoo
+ led light not so annoying
+ 'cleaner' ui
+ more powerful in case you want to try out n64 games and e.g. fast forward is faster : pokemon rubin: 120-140 (miyoo) vs 150 fps up to 185 with overclocking (++)
+ feels a litte lighter in my hands
+ overclocking (see above)
+ i like the buttons and the d-pad more despite beeing not so accurate
+ better headphone jack: my in ears are louder
+ better fast scroll through game lists imho
+ hdmi out + controller support: so at least in theory you can use it like a home console with a tv and two external controllers for example
+ better boxart positioning
One thing I'm not sure: on rg35xx I just needed to drag and drop all rom folders and they show up. on miyoo i first had to figure out the shortcuts of the systems and enable the emulators in the package manager.
Hey since you own both can you tell me which one has a better fighting game catalog out of the box? And do either of them have any 3d fighting games like tekken out of the box or would I need to add them myself, I’m really into fighting games and I’m trying to get the best bang for my buck out of the two, thank you!
@@DAEDRA_66 I,ve already replaced the sd cards so I can't say. But even if they Arena included I recommend to install new clean roms
@@markos8383 Ok I ended up going with the rg35xx, I’ll eventually put my own roms on it but I have to fix my pc hence why I can’t just yet.
I actually just bought the RG35XX today. I'm someone who's very much a stickler for playing games on original hardware using things like flash carts and backup loaders because it's "The most genuine experience" in terms of hardware the games are programmed for, but I've had my eyes on portable emulation devices for a while now. Granted, at my desk I will definitely play on original consoles through my little CRT, but also if I just want to chill on the couch with a twitch stream or movie on the TV as background noise, the Anbernic sounds great to have, especially alongside my Steam Deck for more modern stuff. (I know the Deck can emulate retro games, but the idea of emulating retro games on a device that big seems dumb to me lol)
I also bought my RG35XX like a month after buying my steam deck LOL
Excellent video as always! Thank you
oh nice I was waiting for this
thank you very much :-)
An excellent comparison video. About the only thing not mentioned was the ease of installing custom firmware. Onion OS is the simplest whereas Garlic OS requires the additional step of needing to mess about with configuring partitions on the microSD card.
I never had to touch partitions. The image burns the partitions for you. If you use a 16gb for the OS card you can use the 2nd card for your games.
@@brz757 Ah, so if that's the case then I guess it's due to an update because the video I saw not so long ago showed that you needed to manually partition the card.
Honestly tempted to get both. Each has a slight difference and the swappable sd card makes that awesome.
I've ordered a 35xx, and while I think having a mini+ would be cool too, I think I'll instead get a different form factor for a second device, like ones with controls on the sides, like a GBA. Little variation is nice
@StuckInAWell GBA style is a good one for sure. Love using my Micro with a flash card in it for GBA games, good idea to get a slightly bigger one for all emulation though
@@StucklnAWell Yep, having both would be nice, but my next one will be an horizontal device with at least one analog stick.
I was lucky being the 10000th like to this video. Thank you for your great review and share!
Got the rg35xx, love it so far