Budget Gameboy Showdown: Miyoo Mini Plus vs RG35XX
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 มิ.ย. 2024
- Zu (and Gary) got a sweet new neon purple Miyoo Mini+ from @litnxt_official! If you're looking for a handheld emulator system, then be sure to watch this video. We'll compare the Miyoo Mini Plus vs RG35XX and see which one is the BEST choice for budget gaming on the go. We'll also discuss the features, pros and cons.
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📖Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Unboxing, Look & Feel
03:58 - CFW
05:57 - Game Testing
07:50 - Comparison to RG35xx
14:30 - Which One is Better? - เกม
Which one wins? 🤔
I own both, use both equally, don't care for Retro achievements, XX wins for me (and I have Onion on the Mini + and running stock OS on the XX so I'm technically running the Mini with the best OS and the XX with the "worst" OS.)
Agreed, 35XX overall seems to be best. Wow Onion on Mini vs Stock 35XX and still it wins, nice. Also get yourself some Garlic sir!
@Retro Handhelds nah to be honest I love the simplicity of the XX OS. Takes me a second more not having shortcuts when it comes to saving/loading but what's that in the grand scheme of things when playing a game for hours?
The extra systems on onion/garlic are great but I have the + when I want that. Also skins are cool but really .. as with all systems the meat is playing and enjoying the games and for me personally I've had a flawless experience with the XX on stock OS. (And if I want the lists and pictures to be 100% I can and still have to do the same work to get it right in Onion as I do the XX OS.)
The one getting quicker to $49.99
mini for the win. got rid of my xx, the D pad had horrible diagonals.
I have the mm+ and I love it so much! Already played tons of hours and no problems.
I like a lot when you guys compare devices, thanks a million! ✌🏼😁🎮
For the obnoxious lights, i opened my mm+ and put a lil bit of electric tape over it and i love it so much more
honestly the green light doesnt bother me one bit im surprised at how annoying its been for people
@@epicnessbrian5295 the newer models arent as bright as the first releases. I didnt even mess with my newer model's light. Doesnt bother me enough to open it atm
I'd love to hear more of you and Gary on the retro podcast!
Deal!
Well, shoot, awesome video. This was exactly a video I have teed up to do in the next week!
This was the most subtly funny unboxing I've ever watched 🤣🤣
loved it amazing review i get both in Grey (RG35XX) & White (Miyo mini plus). As you said its the most toughest decision and ended up buying both:P
Awesome video, and love the Solomon analogy 😂🔥🔥👍🏾
Got my RG35XX today, should be getting the MM+ this weekend. Thanks for the review. Love the Bible history.
And? Which one you think is a better option? I'm low on money and only get to buy the mini or the RG. I can't decide.
@@WitchOnABroomstick I bought both last month and MM+ is the better option for me. better build quality and a more robust OS in Onion vs Garlic. Also retroachievements is something you never knew you needed until you have them
Thanks zu!
They're both great systems for solo play, but I think a lot of people are forgetting the MM+ netplay capabilities with that Wifi. Once I realized that it was a no-brainer for me.
Have you tried netplay on the MM+? I'm curious to know what the experience is like.
Another Zu Review I'll be watching more than twice.😊
This Zu guy is making sense!
Hi zu, it's Stubbs, you did a good job
thank you. I already chose the 35XX because it is almost the same but much cheaper. This is how I protect my two miyoo mini mini (I owe you the blue one. Thank you!!!!!) But it is true that the anbernic makes the lollipop with the diagonals.
Great reviewing of both, thank you! Lol also entertaining
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just ordered the Miyoo Mini Plus and should have it tomorrow! This is gonna be a nice little handheld to bring with me on my trip to Japan in July!
That's awesome, enjoy the gaming and the trip!! - Stubbs
@@retrohandhelds Thanks! I've been looking forward to this for so long and a nice little retro handheld on a long plane ride will help pass some of the time! 😊
I have both I prefer the Miyoo Mini Plus 🔥 & between the OG mini & the plus model I still prefer the OG model, yes it's tiny & not the most comfortable for longer gaming sessions but that's not the purpose of that particular device, it's for quick & easy gaming sessions maybe 15-30 mins a day 🙂 everything else can be done on PC or gaming console or a more powerful handheld. The 2.8 inch screen is unrivalled & matched imo x
> The 2.8 inch screen is unrivalled
the ANCIENT PREHISTORIC V90 and GKDmini do the same though,
with BETTER build quality and BETTER availability at a reasonable cheaper price.
@@NickDyersGKD mini is NOT cheaper tf?
I've just ordered the 128GB purple one from Banggood UK for £57! Honestly cant wait for it now
I had the same problem with the choice, so I bought both ;) They will serve me for years ;)
Got both love the miyoo mini plus play it everyday before bed🔥🔥🔥🔥
I got both but prefer Miyoo Mini Plus looks, and WiFi. Still need to set up Anbernic though. Will come back to this!
I guess for me is that i have monster hands should i just go with on the right? But you talked about the shoulder buttons. Does the size and quality matter? I cant tell how big your hands are in comparison to the consoles
I have both I use the mm+ I like onion better they just did an update scraper included . I do like the rg35xx build but had a huge d-pad issue had to buy the kapton tape mod . I have the black mm+ and light bleed isn't so bad also I modded the crap outta my mm+ . Great review.
why you HAVE TO use that PARTICULAR pricey kapton tape while you can use regular electrical tape?
what gives solving a dpad issue is HUGE PROBLEM while solving failing screen/upgrading speaker isnt?
both are chaynese knockoffs anyway.
@@NickDyers my screen is fine and the 4 dollars I paid for the tape is worth it I just diy'ed it from the picture . See a lot of people expect to much from these cheap ass handhelds . I like tinkering if you don't don't get in water .
@@solomonkane408
> I like tinkering
then slight dpad issue is NOT a problem. Tinkerer love to solve it anyway, right?
also, any real electrician knows you dont HAVE TO use kaptop tape for that particular false diagonal detection problem. Any cheaper electrical tape is suffice.
> I like tinkering if you don't don't get in water
I am just a retrogamer who just happened to use Linux/FLOSS for over 2 decades.
While I do some minor repair/upgrade for my older corporate consoles/handhelds, I'm not overly excited to praise one particular chaynese knockoff over the others. Because I know they have build issues and EQUALLY DESPERATE NEED for 3rd party Linux/FLOSS to be really usable.
then again,
what gives solving a dpad issue is HUGE PROBLEM while solving failing screen/upgrading speaker isnt? def a double standard from a tinkerer LOVER there :)
Don't forget the wifi also adds netplay! Fun video though, I like the style a lot
Ah yiss! Good call. Thanks for watching!
I went 35xx I like the hdmi function over wifi
I heard they are Working on a revised rg35xx with Wi-Fi capabilities
when u order bro? i ordered 7 days ago when i track there is only mention handover to airline from 3 days
Have both, but that audio server on the Miyoo Mini+ is a bad solution. I like the RG35Xx for all the ports that got released, but it's a little underpowered. Have to overclock it for playing Amiga games.
Need the lightsaber turning on sound when you turn the lights off
I am very concerned about the green led that it has, I ordered the same model, it still has not reached my hands but I realized after ordering it that it has this bleeding in the transparent casings when you are in the dark, I usually play a lot at night with everything off. Have you had any issues with this after the review? I try to look for videos of some arrangement to dim the brightness of the led but did not find any: c
If you are brave enough, you can de-solder it off the board.
I find the performance comparisons to be a little downplayed in this comparison IMO. The 35XX isn't just a little bit more powerful. It has double the CPU cores, I believe double the memory and an actual GPU which the MM+ doesn't have.
The MM+ not having a GPU keeps it from ever doing gaming more than PS1. What Onion offers is all that the MM+ will ever have.
The software options for the 35XX are still developing and people are already emulating more powerful systems and ports that the MM+ will never be able to.
To me that is a big selling point if what someone values most is the tinkering aspect of the device. Seeing what a $60 handheld can run on that nice 3.5 inch display.
Don't lie, who ordered the purple one. And that's why you don't like it as much🤣
Great video. Just ordered the Miyoo couple days ago. Supposed to be delivered tomorrow. Liked and subscribed.
I've had the XX since launch and considered the Mini+ (as we all consider every new handheld) but ultimately the pinky placement and slightly better performance kept me on team RG35XX. I'd REALLY love an RG40XX or a "Miyoo Monster"; any vertical handheld with no analog sticks and a 4" screen would be absolutely perfect! Bonus points for somehow implementing stacked shoulders.
I just don’t understand why this isn’t a thing yet!!
Which dpad plays better for fighting games?
FUNNILY ENOUGH!! the LED isn't actually THAT bad in the dark - it's way better than for e.g. the RG351MP, which is just blaring me directly in the face with a bright green LED all the damn time
Like I'd love the option to turn it down or off - but the screen on mine at least goes pretty dark, so it's better for playing in pitch black than my vita, 3ds, RG351MP.
I'm tempted to buy an RG405M in large part as to how they've shrouded the on/off LED
At that price I didn't need to choose. Buying both was the right choice.
i feel like the biggest difference is which console's visual aesthetic is more appealing to you. other than that there is basically no difference. if you want a fun mini console get the mm+ and if you want something a little more elegent looking get the rg35xx
(i only have the mm+ not the rg35xx but after using the mm i can only imagine this is the biggest difference.)
ppl who are more inclined to lay down and play a game for hours will probably like the rg35xx more bc of the slightly better ergonomics and elegant pretentious visual aesthetic and people who enjoy playing the handheld out and about or pulling it out for 10 minutes every once in a while will prefer the mm+. so rg35xx for hardcore gamers and mm+ for more casual and laidback fun.
The Trimui Model S is STILL my favorite Micro Handheld. It even has a Circular Hybrid D-Pad.
Does the 256MB RAM help out with speed on the RG35xx?
I have both and prefer the miyoo. I really dislike the stiffness of the anbernic dpads. Also, the back of the miyoo is flat, so there's no teetering on a table or in a case.
Do you play it laying on a table or in your hands? Just curious.
@@RemyBonnicithat miyoo will fuc your hands up for sure
@@RemyBonnici do u feel smart?
@@darkdagon6 do you feel dumb?
You use performance every time you use the system, wifi is maybe a once a month luxury.
The anbernic RG53XX is the clear winner, more performance and lower price..
⬆️
Facts!!! (Also more comfortable to hold and play, better visual quality (slightly) and better sound)
I have both, and I prefer the MM+ for one reason alone, but it is a big one. The d-pad on the rg35xx is awful. Granted, mine may be particularly bad, but any game that registers diagonal inputs is almost unplayable. I may at some point do the tape mod fix, but I shouldn't have to.
I'm waiting for that Seedier D-007 review. 😅
Thanks for the review....I am happy with my v90 to be honest its cheaper and plays the same games. They are both nice and if I was starting the hobby now I would probably go for either.
I got the V90 after my first retro handheld (the RG351P), love the clamshell design, it’s sturdy and you can get extra rechargeable batteries for cheap. But you will not regret adding the Mini Plus or the 35XX to your collection 😉
I heard the ABXY buttons are better on the 35xx and dpad better on the Mini. I ended up buying the Mini. The attritious ABXY buttons on the Mini and no place to put my pinky made the mini unplayable to me. I am going to try the 35xx next.
What I didn't like about the ABXY buttons. They are either all the way in, or all the way out, and distance travelled is high. I am used to backing off button then pinching again. With the Mini I have to nearly release the button, and have the button snap (loudly) back up before I can push it again. It makes repeated presses the way I am used to with all other controller difficult.
I like the 35xx buttons much better. Oddly the stock OS on the 35xx won't play Gameboy games so I will have to upgrade it.
I'm really happy with the RG35xx
I ordered the purple from Amazon and they set me the grey color. They didn’t respond when I tried to reach out to them. They also promised to have Garlic OS pre installed. Didn’t get that neither. Next time, I’ll buy from elsewhere.
35xx SoC has a gpu, potential performance on CFW is significantly higher. psp/dc tier.
Rg35xx is my choice. Koriki/ Batocera, opens up it's GPU. Play n64 very nice
is the sound any good on miyoo i heard people said it wasnt good. I am only leaning to miyoo cause of the dpad. but anbernic im leaning cause of performance and sound.
XX has better sound. And I've never had an issue with the dpad in any games I've played. I do wonder what games people have had an issue with it other than playing around with it while standing on the spot. (I own both btw)
@@RemyBonnici welp ordered mini plus, if thats doo doo ill refund it and order double x I suppose. thankful for amazon lol.
@@JoJoBon don't get me wrong I love both and I'm sure you'll like the Mini but if I lost both my handhelds and had to replace one I'd get the XX no question.
@Remy Bonnici Idk man I heard battery life is bad and d pad sucks. tbh never tried either so jus trying a mini will be my first ever test. if it's trash I'll jus return it and order the xx lol
@JoJoBon the mini + is definitely not trash and if you have that you'll probably have no need for an XX so enjoy your gaming my man!
Can either of these emulate Pokémon platinum or soul silver?
yes, all up to ps1 games.
How hard is it to put on the screen protector for the mini
It's not hard, it just doesn't fit. It only covers like 85% of the screen so I didn't bother with it. - Zu
why am i not surprised?
That led bleeding made me laugh so hard hahahahaahh
If your wife is tired of you spending money on handhelds and she is one drop away from spilling all her hate on you, definitely buy the miyoo+ and burn her eyes out at night. I swear everything will be fine hahahahah
Edit: The RG35XX today can run some N64 and DS. So for me the Miyoo Mini+ was stillborn. MM+ wanted to compete and take advantage of the addition of wifi, but it is more expensive and loses badly in performance when the RG35XX activates the video card. Zu, you should test batocera.
I'll have to scrounge up an empty SD card and try it out! -Zu
Kevining Dragon Warrior I see.
Thank you for using its correct name.
@@retrohandhelds It is still a quest
The moment you said, "Something came in the mail today.", I immediately thought, "Deez nuts. Hah, got 'em!", and I don't know why. Lol. Anyway, I like both but I still prefer the rg351p because of the horizontal form factor and the two joysticks with l3 r3 functionality for the games that might need them.
i see these 2 devices being compaired the most but in every video people FORGET The MOST IMPORTANT PART
the 35xx is WAY MORE POWERFULL can play dream cast 3rd gen arcade games psp and now nintendo DS
and cheaper
the miyoo is more expensive harder to get longer wait time no nintendo ds suport dosnt play psp games dosnt play 3rd gen arcade games dosnt play dream cast
You should consider Batocera for RG35xx, it adds a ton of experimental cores for it. And tbh, why someone likes retroachievements? Achievement and Retro are two incompatible ideas IMO 🤣
...because they're fun? Why are they "incompatible"? That makes no sense.
@@monokrome
there are more REAL sensible LIFE ACHIEVEMENT to pursue.
not this FALSE SENSE of "retro" achievement, though.
@@NickDyers So, you're saying stop playing video games or something? What a thoughtless argument you've made.
@@monokrome
PLAYING retrogames != retroachievement
what a hilarious conclusion you've made.
The miyoo mini plus has more features but I really like the build quality of the RG35XX. It feels like the miyoo mini plus will disintegrate, maybe I got a bad unit.
can rg35xx play psp game? metal slug anthology maybe, or yu gi oh gx?
@QN how about batocera emulation?
@Fire & Ice it has all the metal slug games and yu gi oh games that are on either Arcade, ps1 or gba. Anything the mini + can play the XX can play.
@@RemyBonnici FYI metal slug anthology contains MS Series from X,1,2,3,4,5,6
@Fire & Ice having all the games individually is kinda the same no?
@@fireice4651 just checked my XX it has all of those
Nobody will *ever* use something like this connected to a TV, even if you did you would end up breaking the port under the weight of the cable.
I would, honestly.
@@Patrick-bn5rp You really wanna blow up a _maximum_ 720p that will probably get boxed into 4:3 output to a TV? I dunno about you but I have a 65" 4k TV which this would like like crap on, not to mention the TV itself could probably outperform the anbernic and look better. As well as I mentioned before, the port will absolutely break under the strain of the cable.
@@burnzy3210 If you're running pixel art games, then the image will look fine. It's HDMI, not av. Furthermore, the weight of the cable would only be a problem if it's at the wrong angle. And if you're talking about some HDMI cable that the unit already comes with, then you can get a longer one. Also, 4:3 is fine. I don't mind the black boxes. Literally couldn't care less about that.
@@burnzy3210 if you're plugging it into a TV, you're probably also using a usb controller. or even a cordless one. basically a portable console. kind of neat.
I love the HDMI out feature and use it almost everyday. Using a mini HDMI male to HDMI female adapter never puts any excessive stress on the port.
RG35xx is better imo. its slightly bigger but still portable, 2 sd card slots, running garlic, better build quality. Wifi is unnecessary and my hands begin to cramp up every time I look at the MM+
Agree with everything you said and can confirm hand cramp is real playing the + compared to the XX. The size and shoulder buttons have a lot to do with it. (Even though most reviewers consider the Mini + shoulder buttons .... a plus)
I never see video people play Nds or psp game on Miyoo Mini Plus
🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 YEAH NO SHIT!!!!
😂😂🤣😭
You... You are kidding... Right?!
@@RissieW no did you see any video?
@@littergamer My brother in Shaggy...
First of all the Miyoo Mini Plus does not have analog sticks...
Second of all it's not big enough.
Third of all it's not powerful enough.
YOU NEED TO GO FOR SOMETHING BIGGER AND MORE POWERFUL!!!!!!!
And an analog stick is needed to play PSP games.... 💁🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
I mean come on now. It's simple.
I play PSP on my PS VITA and I play My DS games on an r4 card that's in my 3dsxl.
I'm so lost on how you even got to the insane conclusion that a Miyoo Mini is capable of playing ANYTHING PAST PS1...
Do more research my guy.
I'm embarrassed for you.
@@RissieW TYPE RG35XX DS OR PSP and you will see but I never see plus to same
@@littergamer I'm not wasting my time on that bro.
I have the money to buy something that's ACTUALLY capable of emulating them.
Like an Android phone, PC and/or portable PC...
You have fun wasting YOUR time and money though. 🤣😂
I didn't know King Solomon played retro games.
It was in the dead sea scrolls I think. - Zu
wifi adhoc networks and trading pokemon fuuuuuck yeeeaaahhh miyoooo for the wiiiiinnnn!!
But, Wifi is Wifi! :))
At this price point, I don't think the extra $10 is worth it. It's more than 10%. Save the $10 and put it towards something more significant. Like a nice cheeseburger.
i bought mine for 42 dollar
From where?
I never gona buy those ..rg353vs its the best choice..that are crap if you compare to RG 353vs
I'm waiting on one of those, looks pretty cool. (actually I got the V, not VS. Dual boot, heck yeah!) They emailed me about a mixup with my delivery address, had to correct it. Hope they figure it out!
Vaya comparación mas triste que has hecho que ni las has encendido para comparar las pantallas, y los mismos juegos y asi sacar de dudas para los que las tengan, dedicate a otra cosa xd😮
Lo siento 😢