Two things. 1) The RG Nano does not taste good. 2) You can change the main menu layout to the Funkey Main Menu layout by pressing the "menu" button on the side of the device when in the main menu itself. It looks much better this way!
I cant believe you didnt know about the other simple operating system til after the video. It makes the difference i think on if someone would give it to a child or not. Bummer
Anbernic is making their devices on every price point and answering to all its competitors while still maintaining a certain degree of consistency in their lineups which in my opinion make them the best manufacturer of retro handhelds.
Even though I'm loving the Funkey S. I still hope they (or anyone else) would create a regular sized clamshell with the full FunkeyOS on it. Simply a Funkey S upscaled by 300% or so. Would instant buy.
Same! I love the funkey os but my knuckles hurt trying to play mine lol. I am thinking about getting the powkiddy one with funkey os. I’ve heard it’s easier on the hands. Screen still tiny though
I got my Funkey S last friday and I'm loving it. It's the first emulator handheld I have and it's amazing how well it plays games, even PS1. Currently playing Pokemon Blue, Castlevania (NES) and Tekken 2. The only changes I would love to see in a future Funkey device is a better screen for GBA games and headphone jack/ USB-C
Thanks lad! My blue one just shipped! Brilliant stuff with my Funkey S collection. BTW... The new 60hz custom firmware is now compiled for the Nano! Bloody brilliant lad!
I remember when I was a kid in the 90's, Nintendo actually re-released Game & Watch handhelds as Game & Watch Mini Series which had about the same size and also a GameBoy look to them. I had a Donkey Kong one back then, really enjoyed it but sadly lost mine. That's why I kinda want to buy one.
@@skycloud4802 Yea, they did one with SMB on it and one with Zelda. Missed my chance to buy both tho, or rather, I ignored it because Nintendo made it a FOMO object again.
Id rather they send make it as an entry level Nintendo handheld with modern game support(meant for the limited controls obviously) meant for the small screen(this would get rid of what's basically devices biggest weakness right now which is games not scaling for it properly). It's basically as powerful with the same resolution as the new3ds do it could get some third party exclusives with Nintendos weight behind it since it takes less effort to develop for then hd consoles and I was thinking vampire survivors and ffx would be perfect for this console(though vampire survivors wouldn't run in a thousand years).
The GameBoy Micro amazes me every time I play it for its size and playability. I wonder what would happen if Nintendo should re-release a modern day version of a Gameboy classic/color/advance etc...
I'm praying for it bud 😂 I've got the miyoo mini v.2 and plus as well as the anbernic 280v but the powkiddy Q90 and a66 still win in form-factor although they lose everywhere else
Bezel less and brighter screen would be perfect, and maybe slightly larger so you have more space for your thumbs. But still should be smaller than the miyoo mini
These seem like great toys for my kids. Even better, I can stick an AirTag on the key ring for when they inevitably lose it! Love the form factor and quality.
@@RetroDodo The entire FunKeyOS development is centered around the RetroFE menu. I'd update the review, as this is the central part of the experience. I still did not get mine, so not sure which OS it's setup to run out-of-the-box, but if it's the GMenu, then indeed a huge oversight on Anbernic's part.
For all the naysayers: the nano is surprisingly playable, even for 4:3 consoles and GBA. Maybe not the best for shooters, but great for platformers, driving games, side scrollers, pinball, Pokemon, etc. etc. controls feel just right and are accurate, screen is clear. games with small text are tough, but any handheld systems work great too. The best thing is, you can always have it with you to play anywhere and not even notice you're carrying it. fits in the watch pocket of jeans. I carry mine in a car fob case on my keychain, fits great.
With as vibrant as this red and blue are, I was excited to look at the purple one since that's my daughter's favorite color and she has been really getting into retro gaming as she gets older and better at video games. I came back here this evening and clicked on the referral link and the purple one looks like a turd. Why they gotta be like that? What a weird choice. The red and especially the blue look amazing. Seriously considering the blue to replace my RG351M when traveling since it is so pocketable and I mainly play 2D games. The only downside seems to be the battery capacity. I wonder if there is any extra room inside to do a battery upgrade? It would be cool if that guy you hired to do more content on your channel could do some videos on modding the more popular systems.
I would have liked this if it only had 2 buttons on the front, with a bigger spacing and/or size. I don't mind losing PS1 and SNES playability, considering the screen is far to small for those games anyway. Just like on my TrimUI ModelS, I would only play GB/CBG and GG.
For the OS you know in the menu you can boot from Retrofe instead on GMenu2X? In the setting you have the option to ''Set Launcher'' the visual is so much better !
You are correct, I'd love a Gameboy Mini. I loved my gameboy micro 🙂 being able to watch those pokemon episodes was awesome and some of the best games I played on it was the legend o zelda minish cap! I fell in love with the mini devices and micro devices, they're just perfect for those titles. I'd love Nintendo to just do an anniversary edition of some type of mini gameboy or micro like that. They never will because Switch everything but just one time would be amazing.
good review, but could've compared more to the funkey s. i like the clamshell, but the nano wins on everything else: sturdiness, controls, battery life, usb-c, headphones. and about half the price of the funkey $60 vs $125) oh, and the q36 belongs in this conversation too. 😉
Man I kinda hate when people don't put Powkiddy q36 in these micro handheld comparisons. That thing is horizontal. Have the same OS and power plus is very durable
I’d like to see Nintendo make a handheld that’s sub $99 and just plays everything that’s on NSO. Just hook it up to wifi now & again to ensure you have an account, and you’re golden. This would increase the value of NSO. And give a more pocketable and affordable option for folks. It could also play non retro games like Tetris 99 (if online of course) or other light weight games
I expect something thing thia small would make holding Y and B to play Super Mario World or Donkey Kong Country a pain in the ass. Looks like a display piece and a gimmick device than anything functional.
I love the device, it does look cool... but i do not like those black bezels.. no need for it and so much better if that extra space was used for a larger screen.
This looks pretty neat. Are you ware of any similar to either this one or the fun key s that has a 3 inch screen? That 1.5 inch screen is too small for me.
@@drmoze Hey, thanks for that bro. 👍 That larger screen really makes a difference for me. This RG Nano with the 1.5" inch is too small and that bezel is too large, just like the original Game Boy. The screen could have definitely been larger, and the resolution should be 320x240, not 240 by 240. I have a smart watch that has a 1.5" inch screen and the resolution is 320x240. Everything else is very cool about it. I'll go check out the rg280m now, thanks!
Anbernic are marketing this as a lossless (FLAC) music player. If you want to save your phone storage & battery _and_ play an occasional game for 5 minutes it might be OK..?
I Like the metal, but I probably would have bought a plastic one if it was like 20$ cheaper, I might even like it more if it was transparent like some of the Dreamcast VMU colors. Then a RG 35XXM would be nice as well.
I will not be using a Anbernic device again. Their customer service support is appalling, the screen broken on mine after a couple of months and they have ignored emails, refused to help and just pointed me to search the internet. I would avoid them at all costs.
I just want a good quality Gameboy SP clamshell handheld. The Powkiddy V90 is decent but its hinge is complete ass and the one in this vid is wayy too small for my taste.
As someone with just normal sized hands, not even big really. This looks like arthritis and carpal tunnel in the making. The Motion Mini Plus alone feels a bit too small. Couldn’t imagine more than 5 minutes. Cool novelty though.
I have concerns about how to protect the screen for something designed to go on a keychain. Then you have the weird aspect ratio and I just can't justify this product. A Miyoo Mini is much bigger, but there are tons of small carrying cases plus Onion OS so it's a real product that feels like a genuine gaming console. This really isn't very practical. If it was $20, at least you wouldn't care so much about the screen.
such a strange product, the screen is a bad shape, the speakers sound tinny, its incredibly small, its weak and underpowered and the OS is outdated and lacking. but the build quality is good, its metal and priced just about well enough. to me this has always looked like anbernic trying to out mini the miyoo but that screen just looks bad and the size way too uncomfortable
Game Boy mini ?? nonononononononononononno noooooooooooooooooooo my man, a Classic Game Boy, with the same size/aspect as the original, but with today´s technology 20 games pre-loaded, and acces to a massive library of old retro games !
I'd rather Anbernic just remake the Gameboy Micro, than Nintendo make something this small. This thing, seems like its just an open face Funkey S. Which in that case, may as well just get the Funkey S, lol.
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Two things. 1) The RG Nano does not taste good. 2) You can change the main menu layout to the Funkey Main Menu layout by pressing the "menu" button on the side of the device when in the main menu itself. It looks much better this way!
Wouldn’t expect it to taste that good
Get a COVID test pronto. 😂
I cant believe you didnt know about the other simple operating system til after the video. It makes the difference i think on if someone would give it to a child or not. Bummer
Lmao favorite
Anbernic is making their devices on every price point and answering to all its competitors while still maintaining a certain degree of consistency in their lineups which in my opinion make them the best manufacturer of retro handhelds.
Let’s hope they come out with more designs too, kinda getting tired of the boxy handhelds
Only thing is their lower tier handhelds have such bad operating systems compared to their competitors. Other than that, they're handhelds are A+
Agreed but a real close second is Retroid IMO.
Even though I'm loving the Funkey S. I still hope they (or anyone else) would create a regular sized clamshell with the full FunkeyOS on it. Simply a Funkey S upscaled by 300% or so. Would instant buy.
Same! I love the funkey os but my knuckles hurt trying to play mine lol. I am thinking about getting the powkiddy one with funkey os. I’ve heard it’s easier on the hands. Screen still tiny though
I got my Funkey S last friday and I'm loving it.
It's the first emulator handheld I have and it's amazing how well it plays games, even PS1.
Currently playing Pokemon Blue, Castlevania (NES) and Tekken 2.
The only changes I would love to see in a future Funkey device is a better screen for GBA games and headphone jack/ USB-C
Great choice.
Can confirm that the FunKey team is working on something else, stay tuned...
Thanks lad! My blue one just shipped! Brilliant stuff with my Funkey S collection. BTW... The new 60hz custom firmware is now compiled for the Nano! Bloody brilliant lad!
did he just put it on his mouth?
Yes............
Teacher: bring that device to the front of the class
Retrododo: what device, ma'am??
I mean why not
Yup
😂
I remember when I was a kid in the 90's, Nintendo actually re-released Game & Watch handhelds as Game & Watch Mini Series which had about the same size and also a GameBoy look to them.
I had a Donkey Kong one back then, really enjoyed it but sadly lost mine.
That's why I kinda want to buy one.
I also got one. But they arent from Nintendo, they were just under license. They were created by the german company stadlbauer.
@@MajorDektarev oh that is interesting to know 👀
My mom got mine from a Berlett back in the day.
Didn't Nintendo start re-releasing some game and watch systems? I know they did the Zelda one.
@@skycloud4802 Yea, they did one with SMB on it and one with Zelda.
Missed my chance to buy both tho, or rather, I ignored it because Nintendo made it a FOMO object again.
If Nintendo made something like this with some preinstalled classics like Links awakening, they'd sell like hot cakes.
AGREED.
Id rather they send make it as an entry level Nintendo handheld with modern game support(meant for the limited controls obviously) meant for the small screen(this would get rid of what's basically devices biggest weakness right now which is games not scaling for it properly). It's basically as powerful with the same resolution as the new3ds do it could get some third party exclusives with Nintendos weight behind it since it takes less effort to develop for then hd consoles and I was thinking vampire survivors and ffx would be perfect for this console(though vampire survivors wouldn't run in a thousand years).
Good conversation piece. And can fit places😮
🫶
The GameBoy Micro amazes me every time I play it for its size and playability. I wonder what would happen if Nintendo should re-release a modern day version of a Gameboy classic/color/advance etc...
They should make it landscape so the d-pad and buttons arent so close.
I'm praying for it bud 😂 I've got the miyoo mini v.2 and plus as well as the anbernic 280v but the powkiddy Q90 and a66 still win in form-factor although they lose everywhere else
that exists already it's called a powkiddy q36, it's the same hardware design
“IT’S BUILT LIKE A BRICK SHITHOUSE.”
Drops mic I mean mini handhelds…
Omg I’m dyin
Bezel less and brighter screen would be perfect, and maybe slightly larger so you have more space for your thumbs. But still should be smaller than the miyoo mini
These seem like great toys for my kids. Even better, I can stick an AirTag on the key ring for when they inevitably lose it! Love the form factor and quality.
I want a device the size of the Gameboy Micro with the same layout. Would be very pocket friendly and more ergonomic.
Great video guys. Just a great vibe.
Some handheld companies really care more on pocketability over comfortability 😂
You can easily switch to a much nicer system UI (same or similar to FunkeyS) with a few button presses.
You can change the menu front end to an Emulation Station front end. Press menu button and scroll through to change launcher to RetroFE
WOAH!!! Great find. They should load this front end out of the box!
@@RetroDodo The entire FunKeyOS development is centered around the RetroFE menu. I'd update the review, as this is the central part of the experience. I still did not get mine, so not sure which OS it's setup to run out-of-the-box, but if it's the GMenu, then indeed a huge oversight on Anbernic's part.
For all the naysayers: the nano is surprisingly playable, even for 4:3 consoles and GBA. Maybe not the best for shooters, but great for platformers, driving games, side scrollers, pinball, Pokemon, etc. etc.
controls feel just right and are accurate, screen is clear. games with small text are tough, but any handheld systems work great too.
The best thing is, you can always have it with you to play anywhere and not even notice you're carrying it. fits in the watch pocket of jeans. I carry mine in a car fob case on my keychain, fits great.
I absolutely loved the "wow, a retro handheld just came out of my mouth" magic trick in the intro. that was hilarious😂
Glad you enjoyed it! 😂
This but bigger would be amazing
With as vibrant as this red and blue are, I was excited to look at the purple one since that's my daughter's favorite color and she has been really getting into retro gaming as she gets older and better at video games. I came back here this evening and clicked on the referral link and the purple one looks like a turd. Why they gotta be like that? What a weird choice. The red and especially the blue look amazing. Seriously considering the blue to replace my RG351M when traveling since it is so pocketable and I mainly play 2D games. The only downside seems to be the battery capacity. I wonder if there is any extra room inside to do a battery upgrade? It would be cool if that guy you hired to do more content on your channel could do some videos on modding the more popular systems.
Same, I wish they had gone for a gold or even plain aluminum one.
I would have liked this if it only had 2 buttons on the front, with a bigger spacing and/or size. I don't mind losing PS1 and SNES playability, considering the screen is far to small for those games anyway. Just like on my TrimUI ModelS, I would only play GB/CBG and GG.
I think this will have to be my first emulation system, really like this!
For the OS you know in the menu you can boot from Retrofe instead on GMenu2X? In the setting you have the option to ''Set Launcher'' the visual is so much better !
You are correct, I'd love a Gameboy Mini. I loved my gameboy micro 🙂 being able to watch those pokemon episodes was awesome and some of the best games I played on it was the legend o zelda minish cap! I fell in love with the mini devices and micro devices, they're just perfect for those titles. I'd love Nintendo to just do an anniversary edition of some type of mini gameboy or micro like that. They never will because Switch everything but just one time would be amazing.
😂😂 I enjoyed this video bro, jokes. It is a top fave at the moment. Stick some headphone in. It may surprise you. Thanks for a great vid bro🔥🔥
good review, but could've compared more to the funkey s. i like the clamshell, but the nano wins on everything else: sturdiness, controls, battery life, usb-c, headphones. and about half the price of the funkey $60 vs $125) oh, and the q36 belongs in this conversation too. 😉
Got mine on sale and I have pretty small hands so my nano has been perfect so far 😎
Man I kinda hate when people don't put Powkiddy q36 in these micro handheld comparisons. That thing is horizontal. Have the same OS and power plus is very durable
I’d like to see Nintendo make a handheld that’s sub $99 and just plays everything that’s on NSO. Just hook it up to wifi now & again to ensure you have an account, and you’re golden. This would increase the value of NSO. And give a more pocketable and affordable option for folks. It could also play non retro games like Tetris 99 (if online of course) or other light weight games
You could do a ranking of all the miniature handhelds you have
I expect something thing thia small would make holding Y and B to play Super Mario World or Donkey Kong Country a pain in the ass. Looks like a display piece and a gimmick device than anything functional.
I can feel my hand cramping just watching you use it.
That screen 😂 hope they include the magnifier like they did with the gamegear micro
That would be awesome!
The thing is the buttons seem so small, other than that this seems awesome, I mean pocketable is an understatement.
It doesn't make sense playing anything THAT small. I mean, come on!
Exactly, that screen is too small, that's almost a keychain come on.
The mouth scene got me ROFL!
"Nintendo need to keep an eye on."
I'm pretty sure the cease and desist letters have been sent to an anonymous po box in china already.
I think they should make something that's like the miyoo/rg35xx, with the form factor of a gba and a pro edition with joysticks and a touchscreen
I love the device, it does look cool... but i do not like those black bezels.. no need for it and so much better if that extra space was used for a larger screen.
Basically a Gameboy mini, still cool though
Which is why it is so cool
Right...but how do I play games with it and why do I need eagle vision?
I want one of these soooo bad 🫠
This looks pretty neat. Are you ware of any similar to either this one or the fun key s that has a 3 inch screen? That 1.5 inch screen is too small for me.
the closest would be an rg280m imo. horizontal, metal case, 2.8" screen.
@@drmoze Hey, thanks for that bro. 👍 That larger screen really makes a difference for me. This RG Nano with the 1.5" inch is too small and that bezel is too large, just like the original Game Boy. The screen could have definitely been larger, and the resolution should be 320x240, not 240 by 240. I have a smart watch that has a 1.5" inch screen and the resolution is 320x240. Everything else is very cool about it. I'll go check out the rg280m now, thanks!
i hope you do a draw for the blue one.
If it had 4 shoulder buttons I might replace the funkey s ...but it doesn't.
That handheld screams eye strain to me
Nice retro game console!
I bought this handheld for my aunt.
Aren't you basically asking for a re-issue of the Game Boy Micro at the end there?
Look! It's the Ant-Boy!
How do you check the battery? Is it possible to see it in game?
How about the datafrog sf200? Is more cheaper than the rg nano
Did you just pull that out of your mouth??? 😭😭😭
👀
good video bro, does it run or can I run Java or .Jar files or games on this by transfering java or jar files in the memory card ? @retrododo
They did! Sorta. It was the Nintendo Mini Classics.
It's $36 dolars now on sale in Aliexpress
Dude… everyone said Nintendo should make a GameBoy Classic when they made the NES/SNES Classic 😂
Anbernic are marketing this as a lossless (FLAC) music player.
If you want to save your phone storage & battery _and_ play an occasional game for 5 minutes it might be OK..?
I mean anything can play flac but does it have a decent dac? I doubt it
the funkey OS is open source, so anbernic didnt "steal" anything as you implied.
"Don't eat metal" - By smart guy.
Ugh soo fresh looking Brandon ❤❤❤
Considering the price conversion into Indian Rupees, this lovely thing is very expensive. Not to mention, the customs here are trash as well.
What game is on the red on on the intro at 0:09
The Nano handheld has game genie for the (GB)
Got any Final Fantasy for PS1?
Nintendo! Do it! :D
It´s so cute handheld :3
easy to play on? brother my thumb is about half the size of that, ima be pushing all the buttons at once
😂
funkey in your mouth... i cant even 🤣🤣🤣
Anything you can put in your mouth is a win - that's what she said.
They shouldn't have tried to make a premium product in this size. It's gimmicky and should have been budget.
I Like the metal, but I probably would have bought a plastic one if it was like 20$ cheaper, I might even like it more if it was transparent like some of the Dreamcast VMU colors. Then a RG 35XXM would be nice as well.
I will not be using a Anbernic device again. Their customer service support is appalling, the screen broken on mine after a couple of months and they have ignored emails, refused to help and just pointed me to search the internet. I would avoid them at all costs.
Can confirm they have a non-existent customer service team.
If only it was slightly wider so GBA games didn't suffer from the aspect ratio. Only thing stopping me from jumping on this.
I play GBA in stretch mode, and you get used to it pretty quickly. text I games like advance wars is quite legible.
I just want a good quality Gameboy SP clamshell handheld. The Powkiddy V90 is decent but its hinge is complete ass and the one in this vid is wayy too small for my taste.
0:06 🤣😂💀💀💀
As someone with just normal sized hands, not even big really. This looks like arthritis and carpal tunnel in the making. The Motion Mini Plus alone feels a bit too small. Couldn’t imagine more than 5 minutes. Cool novelty though.
I have big hands, no issues with playing for 30 minutes or more.
pocketable = good
impractically small = a waste of money, once the novelty wears off you'll never use it
They definitely should, so after a year of use I can sue them for causing my carpal tunnel.
This is cool but to small for my old man eyes 👀 thanks Brandon
i think you meant to say the miyoo mini plus
I have concerns about how to protect the screen for something designed to go on a keychain. Then you have the weird aspect ratio and I just can't justify this product. A Miyoo Mini is much bigger, but there are tons of small carrying cases plus Onion OS so it's a real product that feels like a genuine gaming console.
This really isn't very practical. If it was $20, at least you wouldn't care so much about the screen.
Does it have a sleep mode?
Yes
such a strange product, the screen is a bad shape, the speakers sound tinny, its incredibly small, its weak and underpowered and the OS is outdated and lacking. but the build quality is good, its metal and priced just about well enough. to me this has always looked like anbernic trying to out mini the miyoo but that screen just looks bad and the size way too uncomfortable
Reminds me of the miyoo
Game Boy mini ?? nonononononononononononno noooooooooooooooooooo
my man, a Classic Game Boy, with the same size/aspect as the original, but with today´s technology
20 games pre-loaded, and acces to a massive library of old retro games !
I'd rather Anbernic just remake the Gameboy Micro, than Nintendo make something this small.
This thing, seems like its just an open face Funkey S. Which in that case, may as well just get the Funkey S, lol.
That would be cool indeed.
The mouth thing was crazy
they really send you a keyring expecting you to hang a 70 bucks handheld emulator to your keys?
Yup.
That's cute😏so small lol
Chinese copyright laws are great for creativity, wish everywhere was the same in only that regard
I tried to put Shrek on it, but wouldn't play.😢
How do you map L2 R2 for ps1?
hold select, press l1 or r1.
Aah that’s a good solution
Nuggy Boy is superior
Always
So rg35xx is bad but thi is good?...
Its waaay to small for my diminishing eyes, I have a hard time playing games on a 3.0 screen, this device will make you squint sadly...
If powkiddy a66 had these specs I'd never need another retro handheld emulator for the rest of my life
I’m dropping a like also for the fact that he put it in his mouth. Chad move 🙂