I don't get how this device shouldn't be relevant even 10 years from today. Maybe if we're talking about hoarding tons of handhelds and numerous youtube channels feeding off uncontrollable production of these devices then yes, miyoo mini is old news and can be disposed because there are better toys out there to review.
I sold my Miyoo Mini plus and got the v4. I don't know why but something about the v4 is just so charming, I think I will keep the v4 forever even in reality I do not play it much at all.
The mix of the screen, the size and OnionOS keeps the Mini kinda still relevant. When Miyoo released the Miyoo A30, there was hope that they would basically make an horizontal Mini. They just borked it, they used a different SOC (killing the potential compatibility from OnionOS out of the gate), the analog stick that they used clicks, but the wire is not connected to the motherboard (why the heck include a stick like this), it overheats even playing stuff like GB/GBA. The Mini is still kind of the golden standard for smaller vertical (and even horizontal) handhelds. The biggest drawback for me is the frailty (when it was released, the direct competition was the RG280V, which compared to the Mini is a tank, compared to the Mini). If they released a handheld with the Mini v4 insides (and screen), on a body like the Powkiddy v10 (scalled down of course), it would be a killer!
I like the novelty of the og miyoo mini, and i think that's the smallest i could get my hands on these retro devices. Smaller than this would be super crampy 🤧
Hey, you got a haircut.. Looks really good! I love my V2 Miyoo Mini, amazing little device hard to go wrong with it, agree completely with your review. The d-pad and buttons are top notch. I use a phone ring stuck on the back, not dropped it yet and it is more comfortable to hold. I don't play Pokemon but apparently it is easy to play one handed with this. Keep wanting to buy the plus version too, but honestly I don't need it. I think its a 9.5/10..not perfect, but damn good.
Yes! Thank you, a drastic haircut but I'm getting used to it now. The plus version really is good, better than the Mini in many ways but that tiny form factor just makes the Mini so portable!
The entire NTSC-US catalogue of games(plus some choice translations) for PS1, all the Sega consoles, all the Nintendo consoles, and all the ports will just barely fit on a 512gb SD card. Every US release. What an amazing time to be alive.
I had one of the V4s after owning a V1/V2 for a long time, because I wanted the transparent blue. The unit I got was... subpar. The color balance was so off that adjusting it in settings didn't even start to fix the problem. I ended up selling it because it was so disappointing in comparison to my old Miyoo Mini. Edit: It doesn't seem like mine was an isolated issue either, I remember looking this up online and found a few others who reported a similar drop in screen quality between the V1/V2 and V4.
i got the rg28 as miyoo mini was not available. is really good and has rumble, so compliments the game drill dozer very well, cause it has vibration when drilling.
I like the SP, particularly now I've modded the buttons, installed the latest MuOS and got all my emulators, artwork and descriptions all set up. But it took a lot of work to get it to that point. Onion OS and TinyBestSet Go just made it really easy to get the Miyoo running great with ease and the buttons didn't need any changes for me. They are both great handhelds, but very different beasts. And I love the quick swap option on the Miyoo.
@@JoeBleeps if miyoo releases their flip maybe i would get one. On my opinion the MM+ or MM doesn't give justice in terms of price over value because there are lots of devices right now like Anbernic massive releases especially RG405V. Screen, custom firmware, analog and power or just even RG35XX H. I can't go back to Onion or stock OS because it doesn't give me the experience and feel i needed when i play it.
The shoulder buttons are definitely the weak point. I'm glad they don't stick out like on some consoles. I will mostly be using this for Game Boy and NGPC so the shoulder buttons aren't too much of a deal breaker but the ones on the Miyoo Mini Plus were a big improvement.
I wasn't sure about this as I hadn't used one but I installed it on Onion OS, I think it's called Fuse. Haven't tried any roms on it yet, I downloaded the wrong format by mistake
I don't get how this device shouldn't be relevant even 10 years from today. Maybe if we're talking about hoarding tons of handhelds and numerous youtube channels feeding off uncontrollable production of these devices then yes, miyoo mini is old news and can be disposed because there are better toys out there to review.
@@EmeraldStargazer love this. You're absolutely right. Also wonderful that this is still so great even after so many others have come out since!
I sold my Miyoo Mini plus and got the v4. I don't know why but something about the v4 is just so charming, I think I will keep the v4 forever even in reality I do not play it much at all.
These are great little machines. I bought one for my son to use on his commute, but after "testing it", i wanted to keep it for myself.
Hahaha! Yes that's definitely understandable.
@@JoeBleeps update: I just ordered one for myself 😂
It now has RTC! Yes the V4 (as well as the Mini Plus)
@@TJZTechShow that's good to know!
The mix of the screen, the size and OnionOS keeps the Mini kinda still relevant. When Miyoo released the Miyoo A30, there was hope that they would basically make an horizontal Mini. They just borked it, they used a different SOC (killing the potential compatibility from OnionOS out of the gate), the analog stick that they used clicks, but the wire is not connected to the motherboard (why the heck include a stick like this), it overheats even playing stuff like GB/GBA. The Mini is still kind of the golden standard for smaller vertical (and even horizontal) handhelds. The biggest drawback for me is the frailty (when it was released, the direct competition was the RG280V, which compared to the Mini is a tank, compared to the Mini). If they released a handheld with the Mini v4 insides (and screen), on a body like the Powkiddy v10 (scalled down of course), it would be a killer!
I think the Mini Plus definitely addresses the fragility, it feels a lot more solid. Shame about the A30.
I like the novelty of the og miyoo mini, and i think that's the smallest i could get my hands on these retro devices. Smaller than this would be super crampy 🤧
Hey, you got a haircut.. Looks really good!
I love my V2 Miyoo Mini, amazing little device hard to go wrong with it, agree completely with your review.
The d-pad and buttons are top notch.
I use a phone ring stuck on the back, not dropped it yet and it is more comfortable to hold.
I don't play Pokemon but apparently it is easy to play one handed with this.
Keep wanting to buy the plus version too, but honestly I don't need it.
I think its a 9.5/10..not perfect, but damn good.
Yes! Thank you, a drastic haircut but I'm getting used to it now. The plus version really is good, better than the Mini in many ways but that tiny form factor just makes the Mini so portable!
The entire NTSC-US catalogue of games(plus some choice translations) for PS1, all the Sega consoles, all the Nintendo consoles, and all the ports will just barely fit on a 512gb SD card. Every US release. What an amazing time to be alive.
@@KyIeMcCIeIIan it's incredible isn't it. The only thing working against us is choice paralysis haha
@@JoeBleeps I'm still feeling the burn from the Miyoo 355 hoax... I thought we would surely have an amazing clamshell by now.
@@KyIeMcCIeIIan I was definitely expecting an SP version by now. Part of the reason I initially held off getting the Anbernic SP
That has to be mostly PS1 because all of the SNES, NES, and GB/GBC catalogues are like 2gb lol
@@craciunator99 You are correct.
I am getting mine tomorrow, yeeh haah...nice video btw 😊
Ahh I am sure you will love it! Thank you!
I had one of the V4s after owning a V1/V2 for a long time, because I wanted the transparent blue. The unit I got was... subpar. The color balance was so off that adjusting it in settings didn't even start to fix the problem. I ended up selling it because it was so disappointing in comparison to my old Miyoo Mini.
Edit: It doesn't seem like mine was an isolated issue either, I remember looking this up online and found a few others who reported a similar drop in screen quality between the V1/V2 and V4.
@@randomname_tqrk oh that's really interesting. If anything I'd say the screen quality on this is better than the plus
Miyoo makes amazing handhelds:) i,m designing a larger shell for the + to make it more comfy:)
@@tomaswolsink7620 they are really good. The new shell sounds fun!
bro this is the perfect size
For portability it's hard to beat, and for ergonomics it's surprisingly good.
I am getting mine next month I can wait😀
@@onkelhiphop worth the wait 😁
Joe, today I stumbled on this video and i have watched it three times. Thank you for the info. 'LIKE' and 'SUBSCRIBE"
i got the rg28 as miyoo mini was not available.
is really good and has rumble, so compliments the game drill dozer very well, cause it has vibration when drilling.
@@nugudave yes! It really makes that game great doesn't it?
Better get the RG35XX SP. Reasons power, clam, more CFW x64bit Portmaster.
I like the SP, particularly now I've modded the buttons, installed the latest MuOS and got all my emulators, artwork and descriptions all set up. But it took a lot of work to get it to that point. Onion OS and TinyBestSet Go just made it really easy to get the Miyoo running great with ease and the buttons didn't need any changes for me. They are both great handhelds, but very different beasts. And I love the quick swap option on the Miyoo.
@@JoeBleeps if miyoo releases their flip maybe i would get one. On my opinion the MM+ or MM doesn't give justice in terms of price over value because there are lots of devices right now like Anbernic massive releases especially RG405V. Screen, custom firmware, analog and power or just even RG35XX H. I can't go back to Onion or stock OS because it doesn't give me the experience and feel i needed when i play it.
I got a 3 in 1 case and carry mine everywhere
Just wondering, does the type C support OTG? If so, you can theoretically connect a wifi dongle or even an ethernet cable.
@@deadpixel64 I thought that after I made the video! Haven't tried it yet. Thankfully the card swap with the plus is pretty straightforward
Yr hair looks great
The Ampown Miyoo Mini V4 is legit Miyoo Mini or their (Ampown) own version?
@@DaydeSIANG I think they are all the same as far as I know, if it's got another name before it that's normally the seller on AliExpress I think
@@JoeBleeps thanks for the reply!
@@DaydeSIANG no problem 😊
ah, the miyoo-mini-plus has wifi. Thought I had a v4, but apperenty not :)
@@syrefaen I was actually surprised there was no WiFi as I've got so used to the plus. I also forgot to mention that the plus has rumble too
This console, which I own, has only one fault: its shoulder buttons! Unusable for me, mods are rare and often overpriced
The shoulder buttons are definitely the weak point. I'm glad they don't stick out like on some consoles. I will mostly be using this for Game Boy and NGPC so the shoulder buttons aren't too much of a deal breaker but the ones on the Miyoo Mini Plus were a big improvement.
Does it have a ZX Spectrum emulator?
yes, ZXDS emulator
I wasn't sure about this as I hadn't used one but I installed it on Onion OS, I think it's called Fuse. Haven't tried any roms on it yet, I downloaded the wrong format by mistake