I’ve Waited Most of My Life for This - RG353 Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- The RG353 is the latest device from Anbernic, and it is a model that I have been waiting to get for a very long time. In this in-depth review, we examine the RG353’s features, build quality, buttons, emulation performance, and software to see if it is worth the asking price.
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RG353 Specs
CPU: RK3566
GPU: Mali-G52 MP2
RAM: 2GB LPDDR4
Storage: 32GB eMMC
Battery: 3,500 mAh
Display: 3.5" IPS 640x480
Network: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: 4.2
OS: Linux / Android 11
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I apologize for the few strange audio issues in this. The audio out from the headphone jack was fighting with my camera.
*With the help of a MIPI analyzer, the refresh rate of the screen was verified to actually be 124hz......*
It’s ok
No biggie
It’s all good big dawg, it’s not even that bad
When buying Anbernic Handhelds it's best to think of them less like a finished product and more like an SBC. That's why I never recommend buying these Handhelds as soon as they come out.
🥱Still not a review of the x86 handheld. We are still waiting for the Celeron 7305, Pentium 8505 and i3-1215u 8-15w.😪
It's impressive because it's using relatively new hardware. I'm so sick of most 'emulation devices' literally just being recycled smartphone flagships from like 4 years ago with a new screen and built-in controller only to be sold off for 150-300% of its value and marketed as a retro device. Any time there's a device that is actually designed for its purpose, it automatically gets respect.
Yeah we know
I got the Retroid Pocket 2+ for under $100... Not sure what you mean by "sold off for 150%-300% of it's value." That's simply not true. Also, not sure I'm a fan of the 4:3 screen on this...
@@cloudshad0ws Retroid is an obvious exception
@@cloudshad0ws really?? I always feel 4:3 is the best size, which do you prefer?
@@iamjimb depends on what kinds of games you play on it I guess... I prefer the widescreen format (what, 16:9 or 16:10? One of those) because you can still play consoles/games that only came in 4:3. If you set it up so it centers the window rather than stretching it, it'll look the same as if you played it on a 4:3 screen (black bars on the sides to make the widescreen more narrow). That said, if you want to play games/consoles the support widescreen, then you have that option too.
Just seems like a no brainer... A wider screen gives the option for 16:9/10 as well as 4:3. Whereas, with 4:3 screen, you can only play 4:3.
Taki , JELOS just came out for this device as well and boosted the performance of the handheld. Russ from retro game corps just did a review of it, check it out as well
I'm really impressed at the level of detail in your reviews. You're making yourself my go-to reviewer for hand helds.
I got the Transparent Black one, the RG353P is such an awesome handheld! It's actually exceeded my expectations. I love the logo, KODI media player, booming stereo speakers, long battery life. I've installed a 1TB micro sd card into mine and finished loading it with TV shows and music tracks. I also purchased a PS-Vita carrying case for mine, but it does not fit properly so I suggest you get the ANBERNIC RG353P case that comes with it. I'll eventually purchase the cold gray 353P later, both color schemes look rather nice.
Does it come preloaded with the games? I'm new to devices like this
@@argonianfear7906 Hundreds of games, if you add a few extra dollars for the bonus micro sd card! On Ali you have to select the bundle. On Amazon from the seller I used, the bonus micro sd card was already included.
can i use any 1TB SD card on these handhelds or just the regular SD card u can order from ebay ?
@@jonathonearl482 can i use any 1TB SD card on these handhelds or just the regular SD card u can order from ebay ?
@@LoBoHoBo09 Any 1TB micro sd card would work but I'd stay away from the cheap off-brand micro sd cards. The cheap ones can be super slow to the point that transferring files can take forever. Then some of the cheap ones are fake. I highly suggest the Sandisk 1TB micro sd card from Amazon. It costs but it's totally worth it!
This is the device I would have given anything for when i was growing up. Just ordered it thanks Taki.
I am subscribed to most of the big channels that cover these devices. Taki, RGC, RDD, ETA P. Its been interesting to hear each opinions on this, as they all had a very different take. You seem to like this one the most of the group.
It's a decent well made product to me but just not well priced, it's priced the usual anbernic way, at least since the rg351p.
But for this they may be banking on the nostalgia factor which seems to be one of the reason taki likes it that much.
As someone from Asia, unfortunately this don't have any value for me :D
@@samh5886 I feel like price is reasonable as direct competition to the RP2+ at $100 + $30 shipping with a similar feature set. Although they had come out swinging with a $85 -100 price tag they could have made waves IMO.
I personally just feel the RP2+ with the retroid launcher and slightly more performance is a better deal, unless you are wanting to use Linux. I do have to wonder though if the RG503 is in direct competition with the RG353P in terms of price and value at that point though.
@@sunnygalli oh, the rp2 shipping would have been 15 USD for me. But yeah even at 130 in total the rp2+ would be a better overall deal unless you are playing systems where l3/r3 is a must ( can't really think of any for the older systems that it is capable of playing though) or the right analog get used alot.
But seeing how anbernic still don't bother to drop the the rg552 price (which only trade blows with rp2+ performance wise), they seems to be making pricing decision strictly just based on their own systems and ignoring their competitors.
Not sure if it's done on purpose (to have different variants with the same chip with some missing/imperfect areas in each model), but the rg503 is a different form factor with a better screen but yet missing touch screen and 1 less gb ram, so there is some forced product differentiation there..
what channel is "RDD"? thats the only name of those 4 that ive never heard of
@@hawshimagical retro dodo
Damn Taki how many lives do you have? You seem to have waited many life times over in all the videos you have posted 🤣👍🏻
sigh... there are still many other cool things that I am waiting to release.
@@TakiUdon it’s sure a great time for new portable tech at least. Hope we see more next gen APU’s following the SteamDeck. Obviously the budget portables has more to come as well. I really wish they could push the tiny screen size up though. Looks great otherwise.
@@TakiUdon You're like the guy on Big Bang Theory who just saves all your money because most of the things you want aren't invented yet aren't you?
You know you can wait for multiple things simultaneously right?
I like the idea of using it as dedicated SNES device a lot!
Could agree more. If there was the dedicated PS1 or PS2 device with better performance to play Gamecube, Wii, PS2 and 3DS by Anbernic, fans even me would love it to had.
Same here. Sometimes I get overwhelmed with having 15+ retro consoles on one device. This idea narrows it down and makes it simple.
@Make You Seethe I mean, that wouldn't matter if people will buy or not for people's need.
@Make You Seethe Yeah, cause you're the one who decides if its a "waste" for random strangers right? Go to Twitter or somewhere where others will pretend your opinion carries more weight.
@@AndikaThe2000 Sir the device you are describing is a phone with a controller case.
God.. Damn!!
Taki been going more and more on his strong opinions!!
I love it :)
Now this is how you do a good review. Great indepth information, especially liked the info on the refresh rate and buzzing noise. I have the 503 and that buzzing bugs me.
I agree about the buzzing. I had filmed an entire video going over that issue that I didn't publish because people were starting to spread disinfo that only the devices I was reviewing had the problems I would show. Even though they knew that wasn't the case.
@@TakiUdon Hey Taki, can you do a "Special Video" where you showcase ALL your consoles, and do a pocketability test and score them?
Just use regular jeans with standard front/back pocket. This is something I've wanted reviewers to address for so long, because there is a massive difference with the utility of an outdoors/"pocketable" device, contrast to an indoors/"portable" device. Besides a huge disadvantage in cooling (passive vs active), smaller battery capacity, smaller size also makes sacrifices in ergonomics.... but it works everywhere. Think of it like an iPhone 13 Max versus an iPad Mini, one you can take out everywhere, the other you will need to put into your backpack or purse. Even though everyone would call an iPad Mini as thin, light, and portable since it is comfortable when lounging around your house, and not too cumbersome like a thick/heavy Gaming Laptop.
Here's an overview of some device sizes and scale:
(order from smallest to largest, according to mm^3 dimensions)
(158x74x 8mm, 200g) - Samsung S10+ (Very Comfy Pocketability)
(220x80x 10mm, 310g) - Samsung S10+, Case, 2x JungleCat
(136x61x18mm, 200g) - Anbernic RG280M
(152x69x18mm, 190g) - Anbernic RG 351P
(153x80x17mm, 195g) - Retroid Pocket 2+
(133x74x21mm, 220g) - Modded Nintendo DS Lite
(169x71x19mm, 190g) - Modded PSP 3000
(141x80x21mm, 200g) - Nintendo Game Boy Advance
(142x81x22mm, 250g) - Modded Nintendo new3DS
(184x85x15mm, 220g) - Modded PS Vita 2000
(185x78x17mm, 215g) - PowKiddy RGB10 max1 (Barely Pocketable)
180mm x 80mm x 18mm = 250,000 mm^3, 230 grams = (Average Max Limit)
(192x76x18mm, 225g) - PowKiddy RGB10 Max2 (Not Quiet Pocketable)
(208x91x14mm, 280g) - Nintendo Switch Lite
(224x96x15mm, 360g) - AYN Odin Pro
(155x89x24mm, 300g) - GPD XD+
(190x84x21mm, 210g) - Anbernic RG353p
(190x84x21mm, 235g) - Anbernic RG 503
(200x85x20mm, 350g) - Anbernic RG 552
(239x102x14mm, 398g) - Nintendo Switch v1 Modded
(233x83x18mm, 370g) - GPD XP+
(210x120x35mm, 310g) - Powkiddy X18S (Far from being Pocketable)
PS: the comments in the (brackets) are my opinion, they may vary if you wear Skinny Jeans or Baggy Jeans or Other Apparel. However, the dimensions and weight stated are true. And they can help inform you of their physical size, and what fits for you.
edit: added dimensions for PSP-3000 and DS Lite, as a comparison.
That's why I'm subscribed to Taki. He does a great job when it comes to his technical run down of these devices.
@@ekinteko Amazing list. Thanks a lot.
I wish Select/Start buttons were slanted like SNES. That would also have telegraphed better the differentiation from the F and Power buttons.
I hope they make a version 2 of this handheld a bit more powerful and I'm buying it.
make it wider 16:9 and at least as powerful as the OG Nvidia shield from 2013 and you got me almost buying one. (I'd have a steam deck by then so I would not be able to justify this)
@@bland9876 I prefer 4:3
@CtrlALlTerrorS ff7? Lol I'd be shoked if that gme could run on here. This thing can't even run PSP very well and you expect it to run a PS4 era game?
@@bland9876 Maybe he is talking about FF7 released for the PS1?
@@Not_Astrocat must be the pixel demakes
Every time I see videos like this, I think "oh man, so cool, I want one." Then I remember I have a CFW Switch that can do all this and I literally never use it.
SAME, lol... but systems dedicated to stuff like this I seem to use more for some reason. For example I have a Polymega and I play the hell out of that thing... probably the best Saturn emulation I have ever experienced
If you are looking for handheld emulation that can do it all, right now it's the Steam Deck.
CFW switch is huge and not a portable system. It is apples and oranges. Also it doesn't have a dpad. It is actually quite crap for fighting games.
@@davidcomito505 steam deck is way too big and bulky, looks like a 20 year old device. rather have something light
@@hawrify2148 That's what I thought but it feels way different in the hand. You end up really appreciating where they chose to go what appears be a little spacious.
That original SNES color scheme is awesome, but I'm really gravitating towards that transparent black. Both versions of the device are absolutely gorgeous. I think I'm going to have to pick this up.
thanks for letting us know
You'll be glad you did! Awesome handheld.
I would say it is a solid alternative to the 351P. Honestly, I'm still waiting for the upgrade to it, myself. I guess I'm still waiting.
I couldn't wait for Anbernic anymore for an upgraded RG351P and got an Onexplayer 8.4 inch, 2tb storage and AMD 5800u. This is the perfect emulation experience as I'm using Bigbox as a frontend and a full Mame 0.244 romset. I'm just hoping the Xbox emulators get optimized a bit more, but everything through PS2 is fully playable upscaled.
This looks much more comfortable for longer plays, if the price is right it's going to be a solid buy :)
Around $139
It would be kinda cool if they made themed devices that capture the feeling of different systems. I guess it wouldn't be economical, but having this for SNES, a Genesis/Mega Drive one, and whatever else they could pull off would be kinda neat.... (I'm sure a big hit would be the Atari Jaguar themed device complete with like 30 buttons :p )
Just give the option of PAL SNES coloured buttons
I bought a 8bitdo SNES controller like 6 years ago and I still love the nostalgia playing with it. The design is spot on and feels good.
One of my pet peevs with SNES designs like this one is they dont have the 2 concave buttons
Personally I think 8bitdo is overrated af. I have an sn30pro and it's mediocre.
Just got this handheld with the Stark OS recommendation from Russ over at RGCs and it is simply awesome; plays 16 bit flawlessly and even N64 like Zelda and Dreamcast with Soulcalibur
Having a good OP makes all the difference with this fantastic design
Big fan of the tech jargon "a bunch of crazy shit going on with this screen" 😂
I like to keep things very high-level. 😂😂
I don't blame anyone for ordering this RG353P! The price is not bad for what you are getting and it has some awesome features including the stereo speakers, the 4:3 aspect ratio display, the ANBERNIC logo and the 2 color schemes (some hate the logo but I think it makes the console look so much better). In all honesty, I would prefer purchasing this RG353P over the RG552, the RG503 and the RP2. The only reason I haven't ordered one yet is because I just not too long ago purchased a Mint Green Metallic RG351MP and much earlier I purchased the Wood Grain RG351V.
I just may still get an RG353P later, even though I would have preferred a 5-7 inch screen display with the 4:3 aspect ratio.
I've yet to make up my mind on which to buy, Im very tempted to get the RG351V because it is vertical.
@@aaron1182 I have the RG351V, the RG351MP and the RG300X and they are all awesome handhelds as well! Those three along with this RG353P are probably the best handhelds from Anbernic at the moment.
I own one of the RG350s, its a fun little console, especially if you want to play SNES games, never had any problems. It really craps the bed when you get into N64 or most 3d games. I always like the idea of these consoles more than actually playing them, but thats just on me not really getting into gaming anymore. This one looks good, especially if it can play "newer" games. The form factor is a lot better on this one as well, the RG350 works, but can be kind of uncomfortable. It also wasn't the easiest thing to get running, from what i remember, not as simple as just throwing in an SD card. While it wouldn't be SNES controller sized, I do wish one of these came with a bigger screen.
No processor will make muddy N64 textures look good on a small screen. The PS1 library runs fine and dwarfs the N64 library. Point is, you can have more games than you'll ever have the time to play on a device that fits in your pocket.
Besides, processing power is not really issue. Systems like N64 and Saturn are hard to emulate because they were complicated to program games for from the start.
At certain price points, you have to curb your expectations.
We're basically at a bottleneck in emulation history. N64, Saturn, PS2, PS3 are more trouble than they're worth to emulate. The brute force a system requires to push those games would be better spent optimizing for Android and classic Windows games.
Modern consoles are closer to PC's and will be much easier to emulate when their time comes around. That's what I mean by bottleneck. No point waiting for perfect N64 emulation when you can just buy a 2/3ds and wait for these systems to just bypass the days of difficult to emulate systems.
It won't matter if a system can't play Goldeneye when it can play better FPS games more efficiently.
Clear explanation, and amazing video quality overall , you got yourself another subscriber my guy ! Keep up the good job 👏🏻
Too underpowered for my needs when my old Pixel 3 can play Dreamcast and PSP perfectly. But what's going for it is it looks comfortable like the Vita slim. I prefer rounded sides. SNES had my favorite controller. That's why I use SN30 Pro.
Such a device has to play Dreamcast perfectly to be considered as far as I'm concerned, everything from the 90's except Saturn and N64 should be simple for even devices under $100 by now.
Anbernic shells always look nice but insides rarely change. Other better handhelds will come out this year and the next
Yes though Screen and button, sticks and form look great
why put analog sticks on a device that emulates systems that never had them?!
@@jonniefast You have never used a PlayStation 1??
Also: Ports of pc games run easier that way (you should know this).
Top notch review and details as usual. I really like this form and it look really great. One big problem here for me is I'm not really a fan of that big Anbernic name under the screen it's very distracting!
@Taki - you do know there is CFW out already for this: JELOS. Much improvement over stock.
Doesn't seem to be any different from what I showed here with the stock firmware...
Thank you. Because of you I got from your link and I'm in love with this device. Appreciate you.
Damn it, this thing is built for me. I already have an 8bitdo sn30 pro plus ocntroller but I'm not as up to date with the retro handheld devices like this. $140 seems like a steal.
>RG353 Review in title
Thank you Taki, very cool.
I’ve ordered one. For me it should be a great device. I’m looking to emulate 16-bit and older 99% of the time with a sprinkle of PS1. Do I wish this had the specs of the RP2+, sure why not? Do I need those specs for what I want to do, no. More important to me are comfort, build quality, and controls.
I really appreciate this detailed review. I’ve watched all of the English reviews released so far and yours is the best. This is the first I’ve heard of the Wi-Fi noise over the speaker. Great catch. I plan to have Wi-Fi off most of the time, except when I want to install updates, in order to preserve battery and reduce overhead. I would assume the noise is eliminated with Wi-Fi disabled?
One thing I’m wondering about is RetroArch performance in Linux vs Android. The sense I’m getting is it’s faster booted into Android?
Do you hear this sound with the wi-fi off when you put your ear to the screen? Mine squeaks all the time and I want to return it.
literally just the little mega man sound intro got you a sub from me
I won't lie, I almost want this exclusively for the SNES aesthetic.
Similar childhood. Man I had the same problems of trying to game on the family tv and hiding under the covers
I remember how popular this thing use to be before the Miyoo Mini, it was everywhere online
I was waiting for the Miyoo P60 but end up caving and bought this instead as my first retcho handheld.
Just looks more comfortable than the rectangular handhelds and I'm mainly going to play the less demanding stuff.
To me the stuff this struggles with I wouldnt want to play on a small screen anyway. And while this has HDMI out I will using 99% handheld.
This device vs rp3 ? What do you think ?
My brain somehow expected a jump scare from that sudden quiet few seconds around 21 mins in lolol. Thanks for the great review video, as usual
If you turn up the volume, you will hear the audio interference from the Wi-Fi.
@@TakiUdon ohhhh OK
This looks great. It has some of the things I really want. SNES US style, HDMI out, a more powerful chip but its not enough to play PSP Tomb Raider: Anniversary. I wish the screen was bigger. 3.5" is a bit small. I already have a 3.5" device...but I do want the SNES style and HDMI out
I don't want android, so I'm fine with removing that touch screen for a price reduction.
Actually, I wouldn't mind purchasing a cheaper version of this RG353P as a Linux only handheld. A cheaper version of the RG353P in which the analog sticks is replaced with stereo speakers and capable of flawless SNES, GBA, PSX and below emulation.
oooh, that's a great idea! I hate the down-firing speakers that everyone (except Retroid) seems to be doing these days in the Chinese market!
@@tylerdurden783 You and I both!
Miyoo mini got you covered for fiddy bucks :P onionos makes all those systems run flawless
@@tylerdurden783 ya bro sick of that lazy speaker placement.
@@TheBladus Well, I already have the Miyoo Mini as well as the Powkiddy A66. Both are awesome consoles for what they can do. But there are times when I want a larger screen.
this is what i cal a sunday-haze video i need!
ty for the saturn bit
No problem!
This is a looooooong (and thorough) video that I could only watch part of. Where do the games come from? ROMS?
There are screens at 120hz out of the box and 124 hz is possible with overclocking the display, however it's not something I'd imagine being the standard. 90-120-144 are all basically overclocks anyways for clock timings
Thanks for this Taki!!!
Taki delivering, as always!
I've waited all my life while waiting for life, mostly for all of it, including and not limited to life, or at least most of it.
Partly.
I love it. I want a Retroid Pocket 2 in this color
if this console had the Retroid Pocket 2+ power (CPU/GPU) and the same firmware dedication it would be the perfect console. too bad is underpower compared to RP2+, but is nice to see them going in a good direction
the games these handhelds (including the RP2+) won't play well, are the games you wouldn't want to be playing on a handheld anyway, seeing as you can get $300 mini-PCs now that will run AAA PC games at 4K, in addition to PS2, PS3, DC, GC, etc emulators
@@tynao2029 There's no mini pc that can run AAA games in 4k.
Also, there's a shit ton of games that this thing won't play that would be great for handhelds.
@@alexandrebelair4360 And if there was... It sure as hell wouldn't be priced at $300. Not sure what this guy has been smoking
HEY! Nice Heli Attack 3 avatar. ;)
I love the form factor.
It always makes me wonder how different all those reviews can be. It makes me think that the quality varies a lot. Even if it's the same product. In almost every other review on TH-cam they say that the Dreamcast performance is bad. On the android side they say it's ok. I watched so many reviews about this thing I don't remember anymore which one it was but in one review the person even said that the performance was better with the ReDream app, instead of the Flycast app. In this video here there was no audio crackling I could hear, right out the box with linux. In other reviews there was a lot of audio crackling, especially in Crazy Taxi. So that really makes me think that the quality of these chinese products varies a lot.
Thanks for the great review, Taki!
I think that one difference is that of all the reviewers Taki is incredibly good at finding the best emulator/settings for performance. I never got f-zero gx to run full speed anywhere until he shared his settings.
The ReDream app would give you the worst Dreamcast performance possible on this processor. As for everything else, it probably comes down to changing settings the wrong way. I kept things default in Linux to show that you don't need to mess about.
idk nothing about mods, but for me would be great remove the hdmi port and use like a little air vent for the processor, maybe put some thin copper sheet or something in there
I love the detailed review! I can really tell you’ve got a true passion for emulation and helping spread quality content for your viewers.
Can I ask for a recommendation? I’m looking for a emulator handheld that I can primarily use to play Xbox cloud gaming but in the affordable price point like the RG353P. Do you have a device you’d recommend?
If the Odin Lite is out of your price range (the screen is quiet big and it has great Wi-Fi), I'd hold out for something like the RP3. Odin has the better control scheme for Xbox though.
Thanks for the quick reply! I’ll look into the Odin Lite. I’m hoping to find a sub-in device before I get the “OK” for a Steam deck. I’ll shop around and probably get the Odin Lite.
351p/m for GBA
353p for 16bit and everything else
Linux is the way to go, for android stuff I already have a phone/tablet with bigger and better screen and performance
one thing no one talks about is the location of analogue sticks on this devices, on devices like 351p, 350p, 552 and others, they are below dpad, while this one is a little bit to the center of the device, it's a good thing for people with large hands and fingers.
great video.
If it really is 120Hz, then for the first time we will have a device capable of black frame insertion (BFI), meaning we can run RetroArch @ 60Hz BFI and get much closer to CRT motion quality, these game handhelds with 60Hz LCD displays are always a blurry mess and terrible for displaying retro games, most people are so used to it now though they don't realize just how bad it is, when a retro handheld comes out with a 6"+ 4:3 OLED with 240Hz BFI, it will be so much nicer to play retro games on and feel much closer to the real thing on a nice CRT, especially with scanlines.
I think this is Anbernic doing what Anbernic does best: solid basics. It's worth the price premium to get something with good build quality, and solid performance. Anbernic's biggest failure so far is the RG552, where they tried to go up-market, but despite the higher price tag, they couldn't match the performance or build quality of their competitors in the $200+ range. It was a slap-dash effort that they expected to sell on the merits of their brand, absent the technical merits of the device itself. The RG353 shows a return to form, more of what those of us who bought RG350 and RG351 devices expect from Anbernic. Good attention to detail on things like the fit of the screen lens, the buttons being the right size for the holes, the rigidity of the device, the texture of the plastics.
Aside from blackballing reviewers for their honest reviews of the 552, Anbernic is above all a very responsive company. Like, the RG350 was _immediately_ revised with models like the 350P and 350M, based on criticisms from the users. The 351 series was largely just what they learned with the 350, but with a faster processor, but they let that success go to their heads with the 552. The 503 being cheaper, and the 353 being so generally good, show a return to form, and a renewed respect for the customers.
I agree - it is a return to form.
I'm excited for this Handheld. Hopefully after some Custom Firmware updates this Handheld will be a solid middle ground between the RG552 and the RG351 series.
The rounded edges kills me. I like this devices to look like squared like ambernics before, RGB10 max etc. But I can say the performance is great. Looks amazing. Thank for the review
Another Anbernic icecream sandwich form factor enjoyer I see
This device is amazing
Just bought one. I too have been waiting for this very console. As long as it smoothly plays everything from Atari 2600 to GBA, I'm good.
Then your phone should be enough. Just buy a controller case for it.
@@alexandrebelair4360 yeah, i have a perfect controller case for my ps4 controllers, and i have nes, snes, genesis, gba, ds, psp, ps1, and n64 emulators that all run perfectly. i can even play some dreamcast, gamecube, and ps2 games on here. i just played xenosaga for ps2 on here and it ran perfectly from start to finish. sadly parts 2 and 3 don't run well on here. i was so excited, thinking i would be able to play the whole trilogy on this new ps2 emulator too. anyhow, yeah, phones make great emulators and when you get a case that connects your phone to the controller, it's more comfortable than most portable gaming systems.
Really wish the button were 1:1 size to the SNES controlled, including making the X and Y concave.
So many of these handhelds that have come out since early 2021 are great, but man, I really want one of theme to actually take the NGP hint and make a microswitch dpad. There are so many fighting games that would play well on this form factor (4:3 screen, SNES-style button layout with rounded grip) that would benefit from it!
I have one of the XB360 VS fight pad, it is about the same size as a 360 pad and shape, has a microswitch "D-Pad" and big chunky microswitch buttons, 6 of them and microswitch bumpers too, feels incredibly satisfying to use, very responsive and great for platformers, shmups, fighters, I use it with my PC, was only a score brand new from Amazon, it's basically an arcade cabinet controller miniaturized to a normal-sized gamepad. It's pretty similar to the NEO GEO CD PAD but with two extra main buttons and better ergonomics thanks to it's 360 type grip/case. A handheld with a similar microswitch D-Pad would be great, it might make more sense to make it a hybrid, a full MegaDrive/Genesis style D-Pad that goes full circle, but use microswitches instead of the usual contact pads, actually that sounds amazing anyway, a normal D-Pad with 8 or 16 way switches, that would be so much better than normal D-Pad, even a normal Nintendo D-Pad would feel better with microswitches, I really like that Idea.
seems cool but these things become obsolete every 6 months, i'll wait for a unit that can do GC/ps2 100 percent with no compromises
They already exist, but are darn expensive. The AYA NEO Air looks promising.
Get the air plus with an i3, $269 early bird price, can emulate up to switch perfect
How much are you willing to pay for a device that can play GC/PS2 100% with no compromises? If it’s under $300, you might be dealing with compromises elsewhere to hit performance like that.
@@DrewDragoon Where are you seeing this deal? Every place I've looked it's over $500.
@@jwill7998 the Aya Neo Air is a 5.5 in oled with 5560u/58525u preorders up next week, the Aya Neo Air Plus is 6 inch device without oled, weaker specs, a more budget option coming Q1 2023 but can destroy emulation and indies. Of the models available I believe the i3 option is the best and it cost $269 don't ask me why they decided to use this confusing naming scheme also join their Discord if you want all of this information easily
I'm just not a fan of these smaller devices. Bought the RP2+, tried it for a week, and returned it. Would love to try the Odin Lite or Aya Neo Pro Air, but good luck getting one.
I brought the Supaboy underway on the submarine with a few games. Personal storage was already wicked limited but it was totally worth it.
Sold all of my retro games and love this new wave of portable systems. It's amazing and at these price points, I can get different ones and let my kids use them if they ask (very important when you have 6 of the buggers)
that d-pad looks really nice
pads arent designed for gripping, it's so it doesnt slide when in use as a console hooked up to your TV and you may have a wired controller plugged in, or the stiffness of the HDMI cable is pulling it off the table / etc.
Lmao how you gonna explain how this is true when the rg351p didn’t have an hdmi port and also had those grips.
@@xhalegmr "lmao" I don't think the Chinese think things through all the time anyways, that device still has 2 ports you can plug whatever you want into. I don't own it nor care to look it up but I'm sure there's an otg to get video out or some other obscure devices you can plug in. Only an idiot would believe an idiot designed those pads to be for some kind of actual grip on the device. It's pointed out in every review and no one's fingers even touch them.
@@the_dietcam Oh so you calling all of the retro handheld reviewers idiots now huh?! Thats pretty bold of you considering literally everyone who reviews these things call those grips. Oh and btw just so that you’re never dumb enough to quote this again lmao means Laugh My Ass Off so there your welcome
Honestly, if I was Anbernic, I will just hire some of the guys behind the custom firmwares and put out a finished device. They make so much money that I can't understand cutting 10000$ a month to pay 5 guys that know what to do with software programming.
Some people hate the ANBERNIC logo, that's their preference and they probably prefer the look of the RG503 and RG552. Though, I think the RG503 and RG552 look ugly with that stretched widescreen display and no logo. I think Anbernic handhelds look so much better with their more narrow 4:3 aspect ratio displays and the added shiny silver ANBERNIC logo at the base of the screen! That's part of the reason I love the look of the RG351V, RG351MP and this RG353P.
Hello Taki! Are you planning to review the rg353v?
Hope we see the new chip in an RG350M/RG351MP chassis
I know that feeling playing games under the covers lol 🤣 I got caught playing my PSP once 😭
Taki is the Leffen of retro emulation
2GB of RAM in 2022?! this thing better be less than $70 usd
Actually is $140 (plus taxes + shipping depends your country)
@@Smoje79 that's crazy 😧 who is gonna buy this device?! .
That's why i use my Phone as Emulator. My 3 year old LG capable of running Citra at full speed (2x).
I think anyway you are bottleneck by the CPU. So 2go or 4go wouldn't make any improvement at all in my opinion.
Looks nice because it's a throwback to the SNES, but I bet 100 percent that unlike the SNES which had an awesome responsive dpad, this thing like all those other Anbernic RG devices the Dpad control sucks.
Seeing something like this. But, geared more towards The Legendary Cube. That would be great.
Unpopular opinion: I like Logos on my devices. Every Handheld in history had a logo on it. It's basic branding.
Yeah I don't know what people have against logos. Everything has a logo on it nowadays
Oh damn, he’s rocking the new Anbernic
I’m 1st to comment. Now send me one as a reward. 😆
But I like mine :[
*second take the L
@@TakiUdon u got like inf dollars you can buy anything
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I think that the problem with n64 and Dreamcast were caused of users utilizing the pre installed emulators without updating them.
You didn't seem to mention the quality of the dpad at all or suitability for fighting games, which is especially relevant because the pocket go s30 was an epic fail in regards to fighting games, in fact dragon punches were impossible out of the box with it. Nor did you mention game streaming capabilities or the supposed 2 player functionality of the device, for example can you play with one person using an 8bitdo zero 2 controller and the other using the console?
Hello Taki, you are the Best! Do you think it is dangerous the processor been so close to the battery on this device?
It's looks like a smaller SupaBoy but no cartridge slot. Looks like Anbernic is trying to trump the Pocket Go S30.
I love this thing but I hate the branding right in your line of sight. I would most likely have to change that out... other than that I am impressed.
I like the rounded profile and stacked buttons. Likely nicer to use. Hope they learn from this. I kind of want to see another 351V but with better processor and stacked shoulderbuttons. That and a horizontally aligned handheld but with the same TATE ability as the official Egret 2 mini (probably won't happen but how awesome would that be?).
How would you compare this to the PowKiddy RGB10 Max? I own that device and I really enjoy it. I’m wondering if this is worth purchasing as well or if it would be an unnecessary purchase.
If you knew your way around the Linux OS you could easily enable HDMI hotplug and have it support both modes of operation with a toggle.
I cant wait for mine to come :)
Me in 1992: "Why can't you put a Nintendo cartridge in a 5.25' PC drive bay?"
Not fast enough to run more accurate emulators like BSNES that have enhancements as wide-screen support for a few games or high res Mode 7, full 100% speed maxed out at N64/NDS level, no OLED, not that bright screen, not high resolution enough to do things like realistic Pixel raster / scanline options... I still fail to see how this has much reason to exist when they phone you likely have can all this and more by just buying game pad clip (I recommend one with two joints like the Otterbox one for better weight distribution and to have the screen closer to your face) or dedicated clampshell mobile controller.
No insult to the reviewer BTW because it was actually a fantastical video with all the necessary info to make up ones mind.
My biggest issue with the 2+ is that it doesn't have l3 r3 and that damn slider. Mind you I did buy one before I really knew what I was looking for.
Please put timestamps in your video, scrubbing through to just see the performance section was difficult
Great review, I’m a newbie so just missing the last part. So once you get it, you’d download an emulator app for android and store ROMs in the internal storage? I’d like to see a how-to on that. And I assume there’s no slot for additional storage. Thanks!
I was still considering the RG351P since I like the form factor and 4:3 screen. Maybe I'll set my sights on this now instead...
We need something like a rp2+ with a metal shell
This counts as pocket friendly if you don't have anything else in your pockets, which I most definitely do. Still hoping for an update to the RG280M.
crazy how you have enough odins to feed an entire village and ive been getting the run around for ayin for the past 6 months
Hi Taki Udon, I bought first RG353p and it burn out and dead. Someone told me you have a video that talk about adding some thermal paste to help it from over heat because the battery is too close to the PCB. Can you do a video on how to do this please. So my second one will not dead as well. Thank you. Your subscribed always Johnny . Looking for more video on your new Anbernic Android side on how to added play store so we can download our android licenses over to this device. 😊 I have no luck.
Hey this handheld looks very cool BUT please tell me Taki why did you put a Windows 95 background on the Android OS? Does this thing have the ability to play any Windows 95 games? Or is it just for aesthetic purposes because you like how the apps can be laid out on the background? Or do you just really like the Windows 95 logo? The reason I ask is because ever since this whole handheld craze started I've always wanted something capable of playing retro Windows games on the go. Do you know of any devices that can have Windows 95 be installed to them and play games? I know you can achieve this through DOSbox but I'm not sure about it's compatibility when it comes to the Win95 games I would want.
That power button placement looks... Scary lol
I can honestly say that I have never once touched it on accident. It's also worth stating that the worst it can do is put the device to sleep.
I have an S30 and I have never had an issue with it . Other than having to hold it in for a longer time than it used to take to turn on the system that is
Yeap, i was born in 1988, SNES was my childhood oh my this is so good thank you so much for sharing bro. Love your vids, ur the best. Hope this device get cheaper soon hahah😅😅😝😝🙏🙏
Yo is this telegram comment Fake? Need your clarification, Taki. Thanks ya😁🙏