Giving one of these for my nephews birthday in a few days. I put on OnionOS, 25 of the best games from GBA, SNES, SEGA, PS1, and loaded it up with cartoons like Pokemon, Spongebob, Spiderman, etc. Think hes gonna love this thing.
I have both the original mini and the mini plus, and the mini plus gets way more use from me - the original is cool just because of how tiny it is, but the plus is way more practical for everyday extended use. Hope you keep making videos, enjoyed this one and just subbed 😄
Funny enough, it being a vertical design is a huge reason I want to get it. Not a Miyoo, but if you really want a horizontal device, I suggest looking into the Retroid Pocket 2S when it releases. $99, same size screen the Miyoo Plus has, can run more than the Miyoo can (it can do Dreamcast and N64, for instance), and it has two sticks. Though, it uses Android instead of Linux. So, to me at least (I have the Pocket 2+), the Retroid feels a lot less personal and stuff. Like, it feels more like you're emulating on an old phone with a controller attachment, as opposed to using a game console. But if you don't mind it using Android, they're really nice. And the 2S is even better than my 2+, having slightly more power, Hall Effect sticks, Analogue triggers, and even moves the D-Pad to the top left instead of the bottom left like mine is, making it more comfortable than mine.
This is literally the best video from this console on youtube, you showed me everything i wanna play when my MMP arrive (missed FFT only hahahahh). Thank you! =)
The device is amazing! I just dropped an upgraded speaker in mine, and it made an immediate difference. Only four games I've played that struggle on Onion OS and they are all 3D MAME; Tekken I, II, III & Virtua Fighter. (Tekken 3 runs flawlessly on PS version though)
Onion OS JUST ADDED 2 new emulators to the system. Nintendo DS and another one that does require a $15 license to play forever (I don't remember the name right now). It's a lot more impressive that a system that WASN'T DESIGNED to play these 2 extra systems in the first place is able to run a lot of games of these consoles in stable conditions!
Thanks for this. Literally just ordered a MM+ after seeing it on TikTok. Been looking for ways to play old school emulators without my PC for so long. Got it for £65 cuz of black friday. I'm hyped to get it!
Very nice video. My first chinese handheld was the Anbernic RG351p. Soon after I bought a Powkiddy v90, and now I use a Retroid Pocket 3+. Getting a Miyoo Mini+ is very tempting too.
I only have a Retroid Pocket 2+. And, while I enjoy it, I'm not the biggest fan of using Android for the emulation. It feels less 'personal' to me. Like, it feels like I'm just running files, on an old low-end phone, with a controller attachment. As opposed to using a game console to run games. So, I'm considering getting a Miyoo. Though I do have a minor concern that it might be a tad too small.
@@TXFDA Similar feelings! i was contemplating a Vita purchase bc of its superior engineering, R&D, control scheme layout, materials, etc. I mean peeps suggest jury rigging your phone but that is the lamest thing ever to me... as is using some hacked together Android OS. i would want a dedicated gaming frontend. the Miyoo Mini+ caught my eye because i get the distinct impression the engineers of this device actually _get_ portable gaming. i am thinking i might stray away from the Vita [despite loving it] bc the Miyoo Mini+ emphasizes accessibility [small, portable] over extraneous features and difficult controls [Vita's "nipples", lol]. i am just a little confused bc while the Miyoo Mini+ is impressive by all standards it is still relegated to 2D games as it does not have analogs. this cuts off a lot, and by a lot i mean _a_ _lot_ of games. but, then again, to be honest how often is the average person going to be playing an insanely deep 3D game like Sly Cooper on a portable handheld? probably not often... what are your thoughts?
I barely touched any of my other gameconsoles since I got this (gameboy grey version of course) This has quickly become my favorite thing in my house. I play it all the time. I went as far as looking for the best video filters (grids for gameboy games, scanlines for retro consoles) in retroarch to make everything look as close as to how it did back in the day, but with a better screen ofcourse. Bought this thing for 3 of my friends already 😁 Did you know you can do multiplayer via wifi?! Anyway, I’ll stop gushing now.
@@TheMagnificentGman Nah most of the time it's 1v1 unless you got like a 4 player beat em up or something. All consoles and arcades are supported except for PS1. Handhelds that used link cables like gameboy systems aren't supported.
I built my own retro emulator out of a cellphone and and a razor kishi, but then i bought a miyoo and put onion os on it. I use the miyoo exclusively now lol
I'm looking into buying one, maybe even tomorrow. But, I'm having a minor crisis over here. I have a Retroid Pocket 2+ already. Which is one thing giving me a bit of pause. The other, is that I can't decide if I want this, or the ever-so-slightly taller Anbernic RG35XX. I have a concern that the Miyoo's gonna be a little too small and cramp my thumbs. That's an issue I have on my Retroid, where the D-Pad is super low in the bottom left corner. So, my thoughts. I love the look of the Miyoo. Even back when the original Miyoo Mini and V2 were a thing, I always thought they looked neat, if a tad TOO small. I also really liked how the screen worked, where it was jutting out from the face of the console slightly. The RG35XX on the other hand....looks nearly identical to the Miyoo Mini Plus, but it has that extra length at the bottom. BUT, the shoulder buttons stick out, making it a little less "pocketable", and it lacks Wifi, which removes any chance of it having RetroAchievements or FTP. As for my Retroid Pocket 2+, I love it for the most part. But again, the D-Pad placement cramps my thumb pretty bad, the right stick is absolute garbage (tho mostly unused anyway outside of me using it for some hotkey stuff), and lastly, it's running Android. Android in and of itself isn't bad for this kind of thing. Everything works well, especially once you get a new frontend from the Play Store like Daijisho or Reset Collection. But, being on Android just kinda feels so "impersonal" to me. Like, it feels like I'm emulating on a super old low-end phone with a controller attachment, as opposed to playing on an actual game console. It feels like I'm using a device that's designed to a bunch of stuff, that also just happens to have emulators. It's part of the reason I always felt weird about emulating on a PC. It feels less like I'm playing games, and more like I'm opening files, if that makes sense. My other concern overall, is that I'll get a Miyoo or RG35XX, and be underwhelmed. My Retroid can run everything the Miyoo and RG35XX can, but even more. It can do Dreamcast, Atomiswave, and Naomi near-perfect. It can run N64, and even some PSP. Though to be fair, I couldn't care less about emulating PSP and PS1, I have a PS Vita for that. So, I really don't wanna end up getting it, loving it for a week, then getting bored and going back to my Retroid. Especially when considering I'll have to set everything up again on the new device. Copy my roms over from my Retroid to the Miyoo, set up color palettes for Game Boy games again, set up overlays/borders again, set up shaders/filters for some games again. So, yeah. Minor crisis goin on in my brain at the moment. I DO kinda still really want a Miyoo as kind of a "take anywhere" kinda device. I spent $150 total on my Retroid, and I really don't like taking it out and around out of fear of scuffing it. Same with stuff like my Vita and 2DS. I also don't have a case for it. If I get the Miyoo, it'll be a bit smaller, cost me less, and I'll get it with a case. I feel like I'd be way more likely to take it out with me if I go somewhere.
Hi! will it run breath of fire 3 and 4? It is the only reason why I wanted to buy one aside from Pokémon. Please reply to my message I really want to know.
I suggest you create save states and save via that. Cause turning off and expecting it to save isn't always effective. If you take the SD card out to transfer games sometimes the save disappears and you have to go to a previous save state that you made. If you didn't make save state then you'll lose your progress. This doesn't happen all the time but it can and has happened to me.
Arcade game still got a lot of issue. Not able to play knight of valour 2. There are still a lot of rom onions got issue running it as it only have mame 2003 and not FBneo which can run most arcade game.
Assuming availability and price are no problem, would you recommend the Miyoo Mini Plus or the RG35XX? I’ve been researching both, and I’m not super savvy in terms of putting custom firmware or additional roms. I’m mostly looking to play GBA, SNES, and PS1 games, maybe a few arcade fighters.
Miyoo since the onion OS is better supported and more developed, CFW for Rg35xx is still kinda janky and doesn’t have the user base and support as the miyoo plus does coming from the mini
Do you have the ports? Their awesome, quake, doom, duke nukem 3d, shadow warrior, blood mario 64. With onion you should be able to fix that slowdown problem by changing the ps1 core. I saw a video by retro something.. talking about how he fixed castlevania ps1s similar problem
So I’m wanting to buy a miyoo but had a few questions first What versions of the miyoo are available and which ones is the best one? If I wanted to play the Pokémon games from gen 1 to maybe ds Pokémon games. Also do you know if the save files are interchangeable with emulators on like a pc? Like visualboyadvance ? And vice versa I’m new to handhelds / emulators so not sure how they work.
I have a minor question. Does the Miyoo Mini Plus (with or without OnionOS) support FBNeo? I believe I've seen people mention Mame 2003 Plus, and FBAlpha. But I haven't seen mention of FBNeo. I ask, because all of the Arcade games I have were gotten specifically for FBNeo, and I don't particularly wanna have to re-obtain 400-ish games, just because they're for the wrong Arcade emulator. I know it uses some version of Retroarch, and there's an FBNeo Retroarch core. But, I dunno if the Linux version (or the OS's for this thing) has access to that core.
i don't have nes/snes build in? i bought the purple 1..u can see the cpu inside. i notice the battery died fast.if u don't play mini plus? it comes with build in games.
The slow down cause by thermal throttling. I mod my miyoo with thin square copper at the cpu with thermal paste and drill a several small hole just on top of the heat spreader. Problem solve
hi great video. I have it too. But can't quite for control/loading games on comodore 64/c64 to work. Yes, paperboy, bomb jack and Giana sisters work fine but there many don't. I have onion
That is the intro cutscene for Pokémon emerald I believe, if not that then Pokémon ruby or sapphire all part of same generation. Although you can ride a bike that is not actual gameplay
@@TheAwesomeness1123 thank you for the info. i just love little scenes like these. it just kicks off my imagination, plus it's just a nice shot. thank you
Some of us like playing games on our porch sippin coffee while enjoying the fresh air homie😎 ALSO playing in bed is relaxing before knocking out. I have an xbox series that for all the new games, and also a switch lite, but this little things makes it more on the go. Which is something some of us grew up doing.
@@nickszw it's not the same, it stimulates a clock where every time you turn it on and off it skips time an hour. A poor facsimile of a real time clock.
I have both, they're each fantastic in their own way and you'll not be disappointed with either. I heard that an updated RG "might" be on the way with wifi and some tweaks. If you're leaning that way, maybe hold off.
Just got mine about a month ago I put onion OS version 4.2 beta on it but the only thing is I have issues trying to get a bunch of PS1 Roms to work like 3xtreme or even Thrill Kill Name the racing game at 4:08
I didn't bother using the provided sd card because it is known for being cheap and faulty. It really doesn't matter how many games are on it though because you can easily add as many as you want!
This device seems really awesome! I love retro games, and I'm always looking for hardware to experience my favorite games on! I am curious though -- how's the set up? I've dealt with a lot of emulators in my day and it feels like there's always hiccups. Is it pretty simple getting the games you want loaded onto the device and getting them to run? Also, you briefly mentioned ROM hacks. Do those work great on the system too? I love the GBA Fire Emblems and Pokemon games, so I'd love to be able to play fan hacks of those on the go! Regardless, this was a really interesting video! Thanks for sharing this cool device!
Set up is incredibly quick and easy and there are plenty of guides on TH-cam to walk you through it! Definitely recommend installing onion os for the best experience which literally just requires you dragging and dropping some files onto your sd card! And all rom hacks work perfectly on the Miyoo mini! They play just as if you were emulating them on pc! I’ve tested a lot of the popular Pokémon rom hacks and they all work perfectly.
@@supersambams Thanks a ton for the quick reply! Seems almost too good to be true, haha I think I'm gonna pick one up! Any recommendations for good Pokemon rom hacks that you like? I've seen your video about Pokemon Rom reproduction carts, but that was less about giving recommendations on ones you've played and more your first impressions
@@nova338 I might make a video about this soon so sit tight! I will say that pretty much every hack works on here though. no compatibility issues like there are when using flashcarts!
Man you really cant beat these things at $80. Sure theres some required time and know how (like knowing how to watch a TH-cam tutorial) but it's well worth it. I have been gaming since 1985 and the ability to go back and visit some C64 classics (Impossoble Mission and Law Of The West im looking at you) on a handheld is blowing away the 8 year old me buried under layers of fat and bitterness.
All my GBA games have screen tearing (stock firmware) Have to enable v sync Took a bit of research to figure it out The setting resets to off every time I turn it off. Haven't researched how to make it stick lol Kind of annoying. I thought it would be set up to run right out of the box
Hey I just have a question because I noticed you had a rom hack of Pokémon (Pokémon Gia version). How were you able to add it? I have two miyoo minis and a miyoo mini plus but I don’t know how to add rom hacks to any them. I would love to play something like Pokémon clover on these devices, but I have no idea how this stuff works. I didn’t need to faf the sd cards in order to move the rom hack game files to each device but I can’t get them to work when I add them.
You need to patch the game on your pc first and then put it on your sd card. Or find a website that has the romhacks pre patched like cdromance. Hope that helps!
This retro-handheld-affiliate-link madness on YT has to be about device fetishism... who isn't snesed out in 2023? Who really, be honest now, is excited to play a set catalog of games that only use the dpad... (not who is excited to try a new device for 10 minutes) be honest...
It sucks. It is bigger than a psp go. The only reason anyone likes it is because of the name, Miyoo Mini, which actually was a portable game console. This is just another average console that no one is going to have in their pocket. Might as well use a nintendo switch or a steam deck since it doesn't fit in your pocket. Even a ps vita would produce less bulk in your pocket, and it has superior controls and games. Talk about hype alone selling a product!
It’s definitely not selling on hype alone. I legitimately like this console lol. Also as someone who owns a vita, the Miyoo mini plus is definitely smaller. However, your points aren’t really relevant to me because I don’t carry game consoles around in my pockets. I only use them at home or if I’m traveling a long distance.
@@supersambams Then why do you need a device with a small 3.5" screen and inferior controls and game selection compared to a new 3ds, psp go, game boy micro, ps vita, switch or steam deck if you don't care about portability? I'm just trying to understand the logic. Because when I don't care about space I definitely wouldnt ever chose the miyo mini plus. And when I do care about space I don't choose it either because its huge. By they way I own every console I mentioned and also own the mini plus. I never use the mini plus and am trying to return it because I don't see any scenario where it would make sense to use it.
Okay that’s awesome that you own all that stuff! But some people don’t. I like the Miyoo because it emulates a bunch of consoles all in one device and it does so really well. And I like the small form factor as well. I find consoles like the switch very uncomfortable to play portably for more than like 20 minutes. Plus none of those consoles can accurately emulate older games like the Miyoo can except for the steam deck which I find too bulky and it costs $500 compared to the Miyoos $70 price tag. Also, I don’t know why you’re arguing with me lol I just made a video talking about a console that I like. If you don’t want one, you don’t have to buy one dude! No one’s forcing you to do anything!
@@supersambams I think it is better to educate people on the vastly superior options so they don't fall for this inferior product. Like I did, I saw the name Miyoo Mini + and assumed it was a portable console and just bought it. Then a giant beast showed up at my door and I was very disappointed. I held the psp go up the Miyoo Mini +, and it is THICKER, with a SMALLER screen and inferior controls, less comfortable, the psp go can play every game the miyoo can except cps 3 games, plus it can play all psx games and psp games natively. Especially because they dont have the luxury of owning everything like you and I do. ALL of the consoles I mentioned can emulate the same games the miyoo can, PLUS the games native to their systems, the guides for these systems are one google search away and it is super easy these days. The psp go, gameboy micro are both way smaller with better controls, while the ps vita and new 3ds take about the same amount of pocket space, can emulate all of the miyoo games, way more comfortable and better controls. The trimui S is the closest true replacement to the miyoo mini, more portable and has great dpad and buttons, if you can deal with the 2" screen. I would consider it a viable alternative to the gameboy micro + ezflash or kirzz cart.
1. It’s not a “giant beast” 2. It’s a cheap alternative to everything you keep listing. It’s not replacing any of that If you don’t like it, no one is forcing you to use it my man. I also use a lot of those consoles you listed to play games that are native to them. There’s nothing to be arguing about haha
Giving one of these for my nephews birthday in a few days. I put on OnionOS, 25 of the best games from GBA, SNES, SEGA, PS1, and loaded it up with cartoons like Pokemon, Spongebob, Spiderman, etc. Think hes gonna love this thing.
Awesome
For like 1 week then its back to fortnite😂😂😂
The sleep mode where it saves the game is such a god-send.
Imagine having this in the 80's 😬
we wouldn't have anyone working so we'd be back in the stone age lol
Even better we have it when we’re 40!
You wouldn't have that good memories you have now 😊
Holy me 🛐
I'm glad we didn't or we wouldn't have cherished games the way we do.
I just look at my kids today that are spoiled for choice
I have both the original mini and the mini plus, and the mini plus gets way more use from me - the original is cool just because of how tiny it is, but the plus is way more practical for everyday extended use. Hope you keep making videos, enjoyed this one and just subbed 😄
i ordered the plus beside the original mini just for the wifi.
Where do you order one?
Where'd you buy it?
Cool rundown!
I’d love to see a GBA shaped (maybe a little more compact) Miyoo device with the same specs as this one.
Funny enough, it being a vertical design is a huge reason I want to get it.
Not a Miyoo, but if you really want a horizontal device, I suggest looking into the Retroid Pocket 2S when it releases. $99, same size screen the Miyoo Plus has, can run more than the Miyoo can (it can do Dreamcast and N64, for instance), and it has two sticks. Though, it uses Android instead of Linux. So, to me at least (I have the Pocket 2+), the Retroid feels a lot less personal and stuff. Like, it feels more like you're emulating on an old phone with a controller attachment, as opposed to using a game console. But if you don't mind it using Android, they're really nice. And the 2S is even better than my 2+, having slightly more power, Hall Effect sticks, Analogue triggers, and even moves the D-Pad to the top left instead of the bottom left like mine is, making it more comfortable than mine.
And 4 months later, the Onion folks now have multiple DS games running at or near full speed which is absolutely insane.
This is literally the best video from this console on youtube, you showed me everything i wanna play when my MMP arrive (missed FFT only hahahahh). Thank you! =)
The device is amazing! I just dropped an upgraded speaker in mine, and it made an immediate difference. Only four games I've played that struggle on Onion OS and they are all 3D MAME; Tekken I, II, III & Virtua Fighter. (Tekken 3 runs flawlessly on PS version though)
Can you tell me which speaker you put in? And is there a tutorial for the installation?
Curious on the speaker as well? Is it drop in or is soldering required?
I haven’t had a game boy since the early 2000’s so now this is much better than paying over $300 for a upgraded game boy it’s really fun to play
Onion OS JUST ADDED 2 new emulators to the system. Nintendo DS and another one that does require a $15 license to play forever (I don't remember the name right now). It's a lot more impressive that a system that WASN'T DESIGNED to play these 2 extra systems in the first place is able to run a lot of games of these consoles in stable conditions!
Thanks for this. Literally just ordered a MM+ after seeing it on TikTok. Been looking for ways to play old school emulators without my PC for so long. Got it for £65 cuz of black friday. I'm hyped to get it!
Very nice video.
My first chinese handheld was the Anbernic RG351p. Soon after I bought a Powkiddy v90, and now I use a Retroid Pocket 3+. Getting a Miyoo Mini+ is very tempting too.
I only have a Retroid Pocket 2+. And, while I enjoy it, I'm not the biggest fan of using Android for the emulation. It feels less 'personal' to me. Like, it feels like I'm just running files, on an old low-end phone, with a controller attachment. As opposed to using a game console to run games. So, I'm considering getting a Miyoo. Though I do have a minor concern that it might be a tad too small.
@@TXFDA Similar feelings! i was contemplating a Vita purchase bc of its superior engineering, R&D, control scheme layout, materials, etc. I mean peeps suggest jury rigging your phone but that is the lamest thing ever to me... as is using some hacked together Android OS. i would want a dedicated gaming frontend. the Miyoo Mini+ caught my eye because i get the distinct impression the engineers of this device actually _get_ portable gaming. i am thinking i might stray away from the Vita [despite loving it] bc the Miyoo Mini+ emphasizes accessibility [small, portable] over extraneous features and difficult controls [Vita's "nipples", lol]. i am just a little confused bc while the Miyoo Mini+ is impressive by all standards it is still relegated to 2D games as it does not have analogs. this cuts off a lot, and by a lot i mean _a_ _lot_ of games. but, then again, to be honest how often is the average person going to be playing an insanely deep 3D game like Sly Cooper on a portable handheld? probably not often... what are your thoughts?
I barely touched any of my other gameconsoles since I got this (gameboy grey version of course) This has quickly become my favorite thing in my house. I play it all the time. I went as far as looking for the best video filters (grids for gameboy games, scanlines for retro consoles) in retroarch to make everything look as close as to how it did back in the day, but with a better screen ofcourse. Bought this thing for 3 of my friends already 😁 Did you know you can do multiplayer via wifi?! Anyway, I’ll stop gushing now.
Multiplayer with 3 other people? Which systems are supported?
@@TheMagnificentGman Nah most of the time it's 1v1 unless you got like a 4 player beat em up or something. All consoles and arcades are supported except for PS1. Handhelds that used link cables like gameboy systems aren't supported.
Was waiting for multiplayer confirmation. I'm gonna try to hunt a couple down for my son and I.
I completely get that OCD feeling of needing the emulation to be accurate to the game down to the tiniest detail.
Lunar for psx is a great game! Highly recommend!
when i was a kid i played mobile games because i didnt have a tv that i could use. i was glued to my gameboy color.
I built my own retro emulator out of a cellphone and and a razor kishi, but then i bought a miyoo and put onion os on it. I use the miyoo exclusively now lol
I'm looking into buying one, maybe even tomorrow. But, I'm having a minor crisis over here. I have a Retroid Pocket 2+ already. Which is one thing giving me a bit of pause. The other, is that I can't decide if I want this, or the ever-so-slightly taller Anbernic RG35XX. I have a concern that the Miyoo's gonna be a little too small and cramp my thumbs. That's an issue I have on my Retroid, where the D-Pad is super low in the bottom left corner.
So, my thoughts. I love the look of the Miyoo. Even back when the original Miyoo Mini and V2 were a thing, I always thought they looked neat, if a tad TOO small. I also really liked how the screen worked, where it was jutting out from the face of the console slightly.
The RG35XX on the other hand....looks nearly identical to the Miyoo Mini Plus, but it has that extra length at the bottom. BUT, the shoulder buttons stick out, making it a little less "pocketable", and it lacks Wifi, which removes any chance of it having RetroAchievements or FTP.
As for my Retroid Pocket 2+, I love it for the most part. But again, the D-Pad placement cramps my thumb pretty bad, the right stick is absolute garbage (tho mostly unused anyway outside of me using it for some hotkey stuff), and lastly, it's running Android. Android in and of itself isn't bad for this kind of thing. Everything works well, especially once you get a new frontend from the Play Store like Daijisho or Reset Collection. But, being on Android just kinda feels so "impersonal" to me. Like, it feels like I'm emulating on a super old low-end phone with a controller attachment, as opposed to playing on an actual game console. It feels like I'm using a device that's designed to a bunch of stuff, that also just happens to have emulators. It's part of the reason I always felt weird about emulating on a PC. It feels less like I'm playing games, and more like I'm opening files, if that makes sense.
My other concern overall, is that I'll get a Miyoo or RG35XX, and be underwhelmed. My Retroid can run everything the Miyoo and RG35XX can, but even more. It can do Dreamcast, Atomiswave, and Naomi near-perfect. It can run N64, and even some PSP. Though to be fair, I couldn't care less about emulating PSP and PS1, I have a PS Vita for that. So, I really don't wanna end up getting it, loving it for a week, then getting bored and going back to my Retroid. Especially when considering I'll have to set everything up again on the new device. Copy my roms over from my Retroid to the Miyoo, set up color palettes for Game Boy games again, set up overlays/borders again, set up shaders/filters for some games again.
So, yeah. Minor crisis goin on in my brain at the moment. I DO kinda still really want a Miyoo as kind of a "take anywhere" kinda device. I spent $150 total on my Retroid, and I really don't like taking it out and around out of fear of scuffing it. Same with stuff like my Vita and 2DS. I also don't have a case for it. If I get the Miyoo, it'll be a bit smaller, cost me less, and I'll get it with a case. I feel like I'd be way more likely to take it out with me if I go somewhere.
Hey was just wondering if there’s a handheld u can buy that has every N64 game already loaded and they all work
Final fantasy ix looks gorgeous ❤
Hi! will it run breath of fire 3 and 4? It is the only reason why I wanted to buy one aside from Pokémon. Please reply to my message I really want to know.
Yup!
£90 on AMAZON. I like the transparent one.
Great video!! Do you have a guide how to install Onion OS?
Getting mine tomorrow and Im adding custom buttons from Sakura Retro Modding. 🤟
I suggest you create save states and save via that. Cause turning off and expecting it to save isn't always effective. If you take the SD card out to transfer games sometimes the save disappears and you have to go to a previous save state that you made. If you didn't make save state then you'll lose your progress. This doesn't happen all the time but it can and has happened to me.
Are you using the newest version of onion?
Love your style of videos - you're doing great. keep it up
Hoping for a Miyoo Flip
Cant wait until mine arrives today!
Mega cd games are amazing fmv games as well
I love my miyoo mini plus I also have the rg35xx but I think onion os puts it above the rg and WiFi .
garöicOS for the 35xx
Arcade game still got a lot of issue. Not able to play knight of valour 2. There are still a lot of rom onions got issue running it as it only have mame 2003 and not FBneo which can run most arcade game.
danke.
Liked and subscribed because of this video. Keep up the good work.
Assuming availability and price are no problem, would you recommend the Miyoo Mini Plus or the RG35XX? I’ve been researching both, and I’m not super savvy in terms of putting custom firmware or additional roms. I’m mostly looking to play GBA, SNES, and PS1 games, maybe a few arcade fighters.
Miyoo since the onion OS is better supported and more developed, CFW for Rg35xx is still kinda janky and doesn’t have the user base and support as the miyoo plus does coming from the mini
The price is really competitive! Might pick one up sometime
What SD memory did you go for? I’m not sure to for the 64Gb or go for the bigger memory option?
Go for the smaller, you’ll want to buy a better card anyway, the stock card isn’t great.
32 gig here, if you don’t play a ton of ps1 games thats more than enough.
Do you have the ports? Their awesome, quake, doom, duke nukem 3d, shadow warrior, blood mario 64. With onion you should be able to fix that slowdown problem by changing the ps1 core. I saw a video by retro something.. talking about how he fixed castlevania ps1s similar problem
I might just have to pick one of these up!
this would be perfect if it had the gba sp form factor
What Frogger game were you playing in the video?
So I’m wanting to buy a miyoo but had a few questions first
What versions of the miyoo are available and which ones is the best one? If I wanted to play the Pokémon games from gen 1 to maybe ds Pokémon games.
Also do you know if the save files are interchangeable with emulators on like a pc? Like visualboyadvance ? And vice versa
I’m new to handhelds / emulators so not sure how they work.
Arkanoid playable on this?
was my go to game as a kid
Sure
hello
SuperSamBams which much better in your opinion miyo or anbernic rg35xx? thanks
Miyoo mini plus😁
Hey, is it possible to use filters on the games?? Like to enhance the graphics a little bit.
Do the games come preloaded and how many?
I have a minor question. Does the Miyoo Mini Plus (with or without OnionOS) support FBNeo? I believe I've seen people mention Mame 2003 Plus, and FBAlpha. But I haven't seen mention of FBNeo. I ask, because all of the Arcade games I have were gotten specifically for FBNeo, and I don't particularly wanna have to re-obtain 400-ish games, just because they're for the wrong Arcade emulator.
I know it uses some version of Retroarch, and there's an FBNeo Retroarch core. But, I dunno if the Linux version (or the OS's for this thing) has access to that core.
Great review, what are those games at 0:54 with that frog and at 1:18 ? Thank you
Frogger 2 Swampy’s Revenge (one of the most underrated games ever) and Chrono Cross!
@@supersambams thanks a lot 😃
Which screen protector are you using? I noticed the rounded corners, makes it look really clean 👌
It’s the screen protector that comes packed in with the console!
i don't have nes/snes build in? i bought the purple 1..u can see the cpu inside.
i notice the battery died fast.if u don't play mini plus?
it comes with build in games.
I have cool whine sound when i lower my brightness below 10 i don't understand why
I'm new to mini retros. Is it possible to play N64 on this? Mainly WCW / NWO Revenge
The slow down cause by thermal throttling. I mod my miyoo with thin square copper at the cpu with thermal paste and drill a several small hole just on top of the heat spreader. Problem solve
Just ordered mine, really excited.
Is the Onion OS a must?
Yes, you’ll be missing out in so much without it.
What was your experience with Armored Core Master of Arena? Are there any lags?
hi great video. I have it too. But can't quite for control/loading games on comodore 64/c64 to work. Yes, paperboy, bomb jack and Giana sisters work fine but there many don't. I have onion
Make a GBA/Vita like and add two 3DS style thumbsticks and four well placed shoulder buttons on a sleek design and OS.... Still waiting.
What’s the third game on the intro? The one after Pokémon
I found pico 8 it's cool
Does it come preloaded with all the games? 😍
Hi, can you play Pokemon with other Miyoo users ? like connect thru wifi? Thanks
and is onion os already installed or do you have to install it yourself?
how is the screen in daylight? like say youre commuting on a bus or train next to a window in the day
whoa. What is that game at 7sec. with the bicycle scroll shot? -tempting to get one just to find interesting game mechanics that have been forgotten.
That is the intro cutscene for Pokémon emerald I believe, if not that then Pokémon ruby or sapphire all part of same generation. Although you can ride a bike that is not actual gameplay
@@TheAwesomeness1123 thank you for the info. i just love little scenes like these. it just kicks off my imagination, plus it's just a nice shot. thank you
legitimate question: what is the appeal of handhelds like this compared to emulating on computer or emulating on a homebrew device (e.g: switch)?
Some of us like playing games on our porch sippin coffee while enjoying the fresh air homie😎 ALSO playing in bed is relaxing before knocking out.
I have an xbox series that for all the new games, and also a switch lite, but this little things makes it more on the go. Which is something some of us grew up doing.
Couldn’t have said it better myself!
You don't think the screen is blurry?
For pokémon games on the GBA or any other game that relies on a real-time clock I much prefer the RG35xx.
Onion OS gives you the option to enable an internal clock on this one too.
@@nickszw it's not the same, it stimulates a clock where every time you turn it on and off it skips time an hour. A poor facsimile of a real time clock.
@@pyroyuyif you connect to WiFi it can accurately update the clock that way. Not as good as a real time clock, but better than the default
what is the racing game at 4:08?
Chocobo Racing (PS1)
thank you!
Question.. why not a RG35XX? Is this better? Only asking because I'm about to sink some cash into one of these or the RG35XX.
I prefer the build quality of the Miyoo mini plus
@@supersambams Is it dual card? Or single?
It only has one sd card slot if that’s what you mean! But the roms and os all operate off the one sd card!
@@supersambams Awesome! Thx for your info.
I have both, they're each fantastic in their own way and you'll not be disappointed with either. I heard that an updated RG "might" be on the way with wifi and some tweaks. If you're leaning that way, maybe hold off.
how do i get roms/emulators? how do i put that inside my mini plus?
rg35xx have RTC, no wifi ok but have RTC 🤯
Just got mine about a month ago I put onion OS version 4.2 beta on it but the only thing is I have issues trying to get a bunch of PS1 Roms to work like 3xtreme or even Thrill Kill
Name the racing game at 4:08
It's Chocobo Racing.
@@mopefiend sweet thanks! And a quick update for any one reading this, I got all my PS1 Roms working 🙌 seems I just had the wrong rom files
Can you use Retroarch and enable Retroachievements on this? I’m very tempted to get one if so!
Onion OS is still in Beta for the Mini+ but I believe it's coming,
Granted it's been 4 Months it's probably already out now
How many PS1 games come loaded? I saw another review where a guy said it only had like 20 titles!
Why should this matter? Where should be the problem to put any game you want on it?
I didn't bother using the provided sd card because it is known for being cheap and faulty. It really doesn't matter how many games are on it though because you can easily add as many as you want!
This device seems really awesome! I love retro games, and I'm always looking for hardware to experience my favorite games on!
I am curious though -- how's the set up? I've dealt with a lot of emulators in my day and it feels like there's always hiccups. Is it pretty simple getting the games you want loaded onto the device and getting them to run?
Also, you briefly mentioned ROM hacks. Do those work great on the system too? I love the GBA Fire Emblems and Pokemon games, so I'd love to be able to play fan hacks of those on the go!
Regardless, this was a really interesting video! Thanks for sharing this cool device!
Set up is incredibly quick and easy and there are plenty of guides on TH-cam to walk you through it! Definitely recommend installing onion os for the best experience which literally just requires you dragging and dropping some files onto your sd card!
And all rom hacks work perfectly on the Miyoo mini! They play just as if you were emulating them on pc! I’ve tested a lot of the popular Pokémon rom hacks and they all work perfectly.
@@supersambams Thanks a ton for the quick reply! Seems almost too good to be true, haha I think I'm gonna pick one up!
Any recommendations for good Pokemon rom hacks that you like? I've seen your video about Pokemon Rom reproduction carts, but that was less about giving recommendations on ones you've played and more your first impressions
@@nova338 I might make a video about this soon so sit tight! I will say that pretty much every hack works on here though. no compatibility issues like there are when using flashcarts!
Is this a good device for Pokémon games ?
@@grandmastagrimm8773 it definitely is! Works really well for the Gen 3 and earlier Pokemon games
Does this come with the onion os installed now?
i bought one and only 49/100 games loaded wtf is mine messed up? should i return it and get another one?
Yes
I don’t know what color to go with 😢
Bro have super mario and crash bandicoot games in this ?
Man you really cant beat these things at $80. Sure theres some required time and know how (like knowing how to watch a TH-cam tutorial) but it's well worth it. I have been gaming since 1985 and the ability to go back and visit some C64 classics (Impossoble Mission and Law Of The West im looking at you) on a handheld is blowing away the 8 year old me buried under layers of fat and bitterness.
I had mine for 2 weeks and out of no where dead pixels… I’m really OCD too.
Oh no! I hope that doesn’t happen to me. Did you drop it?
@@supersambams I was extra careful, barely even used it.
How well does this play n64 games?
4:08 game name?
Dragon Ball something or other
Chocobo Racing (PS1)
Can you fast forward in gba? (Pokémon lol)
Yes
All my GBA games have screen tearing (stock firmware)
Have to enable v sync
Took a bit of research to figure it out
The setting resets to off every time I turn it off. Haven't researched how to make it stick lol
Kind of annoying. I thought it would be set up to run right out of the box
You should really use onion OS. It takes 2 minutes to install and you won’t have to deal with issues like that ever again!
@@supersambams fiiiiiine 😭 lol
I can second onion OS and Tiny Best Set. Flawless performance.
Oh yeah I did do it last weekend. It was super easy. Way better experience 😅
Thank you for the review. I am going to subscribe now :)
Thanks for the sub!
can you play fan made pokemons on this ?
Yes, played Pokemon Clover on it. Just put the rom file on the desired folder in the SD card.
I need
Does it have Dreamcast and skies of Arcadia
It unfortunately doesn’t emulate Dreamcast. Nothing past ps1 and gba
@supersambams I just got mine and there's a version of Mario 64 loaded onto the stock os that runs impeccably 😅. Is ps1 all that it will really do?
Can it emulate n64?
I made the 1000th like.
Hey I just have a question because I noticed you had a rom hack of Pokémon (Pokémon Gia version). How were you able to add it? I have two miyoo minis and a miyoo mini plus but I don’t know how to add rom hacks to any them. I would love to play something like Pokémon clover on these devices, but I have no idea how this stuff works. I didn’t need to faf the sd cards in order to move the rom hack game files to each device but I can’t get them to work when I add them.
You need to patch the game on your pc first and then put it on your sd card. Or find a website that has the romhacks pre patched like cdromance. Hope that helps!
Press select on the home menu when you're on the game tab to refresh your ROM list. All the games you added should be visible after that.
What’s the game at 1:21??
It's either Chrono Cross, or Frogger 2
Let me know if they do a newer version that can play N64 and ps2 I’d buy that
thats not a slowdown lol
This retro-handheld-affiliate-link madness on YT has to be about device fetishism... who isn't snesed out in 2023? Who really, be honest now, is excited to play a set catalog of games that only use the dpad... (not who is excited to try a new device for 10 minutes) be honest...
Bro this is rg35xx
Hi!
Bye! 😸
Just kidding, Hi!
Rather jus use my phone that I already have thank u 😊
Buy a psp
Looks very uncomfortable
It sucks. It is bigger than a psp go. The only reason anyone likes it is because of the name, Miyoo Mini, which actually was a portable game console. This is just another average console that no one is going to have in their pocket. Might as well use a nintendo switch or a steam deck since it doesn't fit in your pocket. Even a ps vita would produce less bulk in your pocket, and it has superior controls and games. Talk about hype alone selling a product!
It’s definitely not selling on hype alone. I legitimately like this console lol. Also as someone who owns a vita, the Miyoo mini plus is definitely smaller. However, your points aren’t really relevant to me because I don’t carry game consoles around in my pockets. I only use them at home or if I’m traveling a long distance.
@@supersambams Then why do you need a device with a small 3.5" screen and inferior controls and game selection compared to a new 3ds, psp go, game boy micro, ps vita, switch or steam deck if you don't care about portability? I'm just trying to understand the logic. Because when I don't care about space I definitely wouldnt ever chose the miyo mini plus. And when I do care about space I don't choose it either because its huge. By they way I own every console I mentioned and also own the mini plus. I never use the mini plus and am trying to return it because I don't see any scenario where it would make sense to use it.
Okay that’s awesome that you own all that stuff! But some people don’t. I like the Miyoo because it emulates a bunch of consoles all in one device and it does so really well. And I like the small form factor as well. I find consoles like the switch very uncomfortable to play portably for more than like 20 minutes. Plus none of those consoles can accurately emulate older games like the Miyoo can except for the steam deck which I find too bulky and it costs $500 compared to the Miyoos $70 price tag.
Also, I don’t know why you’re arguing with me lol I just made a video talking about a console that I like. If you don’t want one, you don’t have to buy one dude! No one’s forcing you to do anything!
@@supersambams I think it is better to educate people on the vastly superior options so they don't fall for this inferior product. Like I did, I saw the name Miyoo Mini + and assumed it was a portable console and just bought it. Then a giant beast showed up at my door and I was very disappointed. I held the psp go up the Miyoo Mini +, and it is THICKER, with a SMALLER screen and inferior controls, less comfortable, the psp go can play every game the miyoo can except cps 3 games, plus it can play all psx games and psp games natively. Especially because they dont have the luxury of owning everything like you and I do. ALL of the consoles I mentioned can emulate the same games the miyoo can, PLUS the games native to their systems, the guides for these systems are one google search away and it is super easy these days. The psp go, gameboy micro are both way smaller with better controls, while the ps vita and new 3ds take about the same amount of pocket space, can emulate all of the miyoo games, way more comfortable and better controls. The trimui S is the closest true replacement to the miyoo mini, more portable and has great dpad and buttons, if you can deal with the 2" screen. I would consider it a viable alternative to the gameboy micro + ezflash or kirzz cart.
1. It’s not a “giant beast”
2. It’s a cheap alternative to everything you keep listing. It’s not replacing any of that
If you don’t like it, no one is forcing you to use it my man. I also use a lot of those consoles you listed to play games that are native to them. There’s nothing to be arguing about haha
Can you connect these to you're tv aswell? Wouldnbe amazing if it could