People are memeing about this being another anbernic handheld, but someone pointed out that it's wonderful having a wide array of form factors avaliable since form factor can matter a lot to people, so I kinda love that honestly, cool providing options for people
This is why I was actually really pleased about the RP5 and RP Mini from Retroid, same device (battery size aside) different form-factor. You want a 4:3 or "more pocketable" device you've got that, you want something more in common with previous numbered Pocket devices in 16:9 you've got that.
I agree 100%, this Handheld Market would be completely boring if every company was AYN or Retroid. Some of us want Handhelds that Replicate or Enhance games we used to play as kids. Plus like I said I want an RG-CUBE XX to take the weight off my RG-CUBE. PS2 and GameCube games take up a lot of space on my RG-CUBE, having my full Retro Romset on there too almost fills up my storage on my RG-CUBE.
The people complaining are the ones who feel they need to buy every new device. Which thats not the point of all these The point is to offer choices for those who are just getting into this
@@IBuiltDaArkThis and we're getting a bunch of Raving Hypocrites that will hold Retroid and Ayn to one standard then hold companies like Anbernic and Powkiddy to a completely different standard.
anbernic has basically swarmed the 50-70$ market with almost every form factor for that same chip, and honestly it's not a bad idea. cause there's only one more "price point" at about $150-200, and after that it's basically the steam deck
I think the $200-300 range needs more options. The Odin 2 firmly holds the $300, maximum android performance side of things, with the RP4P and RP5 taking the 200ish spot. In between there isn't a whole lot that provides equivalent performance for that price (mayyybe the Razer Edge)
@@azenyr literally zero reason I want it outside of just holding it. I only have two systems but I absolutely do not need another lol, thanks for this
New Anbernic just dropped! About $70; H700; Up to PS1 with some dreamcast/N64; Meh speakers; Bad joysticks. That's all, folks! See you next week! (This comment will surely continue to be copy pasted for the next week anbernic release)
I honestly like the new retro game content you are showing post-Nintendo fallout. Reminds me there's more good games to play that are part of my collection.
Cool that they designed a device to try and fit your need and even reach out to you personally saying “hey man I think you’re gonna like this” just goes to show the relationship you’ve built with this company. As always loved the video and cheers to all your success Russ
Russ. Brother. Your t-shirt game-especially as of late-is exceptional. Just didn’t want that bit of praise to get lost in the sea of other, legitimate accolades. Good work outta you, as always.
Thanks for another great video! I've been curious about this one as I've come to enjoy collecting the XX devices. Also it's really cool that you have had a tangible impact on what's being made, given that you have absolutely had such an impact on the space here on YT. Also also, it seems like you've hit your stride after the mess with Nintendo, so good on you for keeping your head up and thanks for all you do! Much love from the other end of the US.
I am excited about this one. I really wanted a better quality, more comfortable rgb30 and this is that. This is the first retro handheld that I am buying day one.
I have the Cube OG. I love it. One of my main criteria to buy a handheld was the Xbox layout. But for people who like PlayStation, I think they'll like this model's controller. The price is really nice with this one, but I'm happy that I paid for the extra "oomph"of the original.
What halts me about the idea of "upgrading" from a RGB30, is that ArkOS is just better than the XX customs and we also tend to take the RGB30's rockchip 's performance for granted. The difference might be small, but it's noticeable with PSP and specially the slowef portmaster games.
I understand this too. However many people don't consider the things you've put in this comment. Also I want the RG-CUBE XX and my RGB30. I want to use one device for Emulation and Retro Gaming and the other for Portmaster and Retro Gaming.
Eventually we should get some newer/better RockChip SoCs and they'll hopefully show up in some handhelds. Until then I don't see any reason to get a new device. RG353M and ROCKNIX here but basically same situation as you with the RK3566 and not wanting to have a worse OS than I have now.
@@gluttonousmaximus9048 I was skeptical, but looking at recent ROCKNIX commits there are actually a bunch related to the H700 (in the last 15 hours even). Neat. At a glance it looks like it's just loki666 working on it. I guess it was worth trying to support with so many devices using it, I just never hold out hope for non-RockChip stuff to get good software support.
My RGB30 crapped out on me so now I’m here. Not even the power issue, which I had to fix- it just bricked out of nowhere. I’d buy another one if I thought it would last but not going to risk wasting more money.
Also, PLEASEEEE tell Anbernic to make a DS analogue. We have enough of these handhelds. I have five of them. I hope they are ambitious enough to make an XXDS line like they did with the XXSP.
There does definitely need to be more DS clones out there. Although the only thing is, that I'm guessing the chip set might have to be pretty powerful to display an emulator over two separate screens? And it'll probably need extra sensors for better DS/DSi compatibility, dual cameras, built-in microphone, touch screen etc?
A DS / 3DS model would be really cool. I gave up waiting though, and mostly just play on a phone now. With a 1080x2400 oled touchscreen at 6.7", it's the size of three rg35xx screens stacked on top of each other, but with higher pixel density. So it works pretty well for DS, whether vertical or horizontal. Just add a controller, and it has been easily my best "retro handheld".
@@skycloud4802 A device like that should be absolutely possible to make even with the RK3566 chip. If two displays were used at 800x480 and 640x480 resolutions (double of what 3DS had) it would be absolutely capable to run them both since it has two MIPI outputs. Cameras and microphones would also not be a problem since the chip has hardware to handle all these inputs (it's a media SoC). If I decent heatsink was added I think that even 3566 could be able to emulate 3DS games.
Just ordered mine in that slick retro gray - been looking for a 1:1 aspect device for awhile now and this device hits the sweet spot! Thanks for yet another thorough review Russ, you're the hero we need!
This is gonna be my first emu device! Started watching early this year, but have held off from picking anything up. Between the early bird sale and a screen that is really good for Pico-8, I think this is the device for me! Edit: I actually got the 40xxV cause I play a lot of SNES and would like the big image for 4:3 content! Pico-8 still looks great!
@@claughlinoh no! It can only be charged with a usb c to a cable?!?! What a tragedy!!!! I only have 15 of those lying around the house!!! What will I ever doooo!!!???
@@claughlinlool what a bummer…. lets be real we don’t have more than 2 type c to type c laying around the house i have a million type a blocks and chargers its not really worth noting as a con although fast charging would be nice
Am I the only one that can appreciate how Anbernic makes several different form factors at an entry level price? Even if the chip is being reused a lot, it's cheap and it gives people options, especially people looking for their first handheld
Russ, when you suggested the 1x1 screen, and they came out with the first cube were you like: "NO! with the d-pad on the top..." I think I can finally say, there is an all winner linux device for me.
Uh no, because the literal single thing a 1:1 screen was good at was playing DS/3DS, but this doesn't have a touch screen and it's weak as shit so it's literally useless for those systems. This is an actually stupid product, and I don't say that ever because I'm a fan of different form factors for everyone. Everything anyone would buy this system for is better served buying one of the many 4:3 H700 systems.
@@GlitteredUp4EasterWrong, this screen is great for vertical arcade games. It’s one of the few things I play on the RGB30. I don’t believe in one device for all and use them for what they perform best with.
I wish we had this layout, build & Dpad on a slightly wider screen to make it 4:3. Oh well, will have to wait for them to eventually make it randomly when it’s time to drop a new one every 2 weeks.
The issue is that there does not appear to be any large 4:3 screens. Unless one of these companies stump up significant investment to produce one (and ultimately have to price their device to accommodate that) we are now stuck with whatever workarounds they can find, and a seemingly infinite number of devices doing the same-ish things to keep the market ticking over.
@@TheRealAlpha2 true, but I’d rather have the height of the display filled up for a bigger screen overall, like a 4x5.33 inch rather than 4x4 inch screen. Would have a much larger image for 4:3 content that way and best of both worlds in terms of gameboy, gba & psp looking good on the screen without too much black bars on the sides. Would just make it more of a good all rounder than one specially suited to certain aspect ratios.
Yea because the literal single thing a 1:1 screen was good at was playing DS/3DS, but this doesn't have a touch screen and it's weak as shit so it's literally useless for those systems. This is an actually stupid product, and I don't say that ever because I'm a fan of different form factors for everyone. Everything anyone would buy this system for is better served buying one of the many 4:3 H700 systems.
@@bobbylucas13 the only problem is that no one seems to make a high resolution (In this case a 720p screen) in those dimensions, or if they do the cost for a custom panel might push it into a higher price bracket that makes it less budget friendly and not really a viable product. After a certain size it seems like they all just become 16:9 panels and then you have the aspect ratio issue all over again from a different direction.
This is probably the best review I could have hoped for this device. Thank you for going so in-depth! Personally I'm hoping for a re-release of the Arc with a stronger SoC for more Saturn & Dreamcast emulation.
It's an RGB30 with better controls and without the hand cramps, basically an immediate purchase for me since it fixes the only two issues I have with my previous favorite handheld. As someone who has owned an RGB30 for about a year and loves it, I have a feeling that the people at Anbernic considered the flatter form factor but realized that a number of people wouldn't be able to use it very much without developing claw hands and added the ergonomic shape to the back
@11:02 .. Aaapy Eskapey? was this a easter egg pronounciation to test the viewer? love your vids the info is amazing and the breakdowns of the consoles are really indepth.
I think its a good thing that thy create all these form factors. In the future they can use the same form factor but upgrade the cpu/thumbsticks and other parts.
We need a yearly update video to tell us what the multi device quiver should be. We ALL have several of these devices-- lets see an update video of the best device to play each system on for the many many of us that are willing to have a true quiver of devices to play them all...
You dont have to specificall have a 5V charger to receive 5V. It's default voltage for any usb charger. Any other voltage (9V, 12V, etc) requires a communication between usb charger brick and device. Also the device itself decides what current to draw.
Fact is people burn up their devices by using high wattage chargers. The devices do not limit the charging wattage for some reason. Use a basic charger and you’re fine.
Praying that Anbernic gives us a RG50XX that has a 5 inch, 4:3 display with better heat distribution and controls. I think that would be my dream handheld Or revamp the rg552 and give it a stronger chip Edit: OH SNAP! Someone made a knock off anbernic RG50XX and it's on Amazon! Lol
I'm not in the market for these handhelds, but I can help myself with clicking these videos in curiosity. I have a Steam Deck, softmodded DSi, and 3ds... so I'm pretty well covered. I guess I just appreciate cool new tech.
Love that white color! I noticed that the XX has a bigger bottom bezel than the original cube as well. Also shout out to the Vaer watch your wearing Russ. I have that same watch in 36mm and I love it!
Hey thanks, you're the first one to notice my new watch! I decided to ditch my Apple Watch, it's been a constant nuisance for the past couple of years. My only complaint about the Vaer is that the numbers are slightly yellowish due to their lume material, otherwise it's perfect!
@@TheRealAlpha2 was mostly referring to the 40xx clips about the joystick, and that once muOS is ready for the cube I'm guessing the 35xxh or 40xxh image might boot on the cubexx but don't have a cubexx yet 😭
Прочитал в комментариях про "Ape Escape", очень круто. У нас в России изучают английский с 8 лет. Так вот, дети приблизительно так и говорят. Уже позже формируется типичное англиское произношение, а ещё позже уже финальное американское. У нас учат именно английскому произношению в школах. Американское произношение уже в старшем возрасте после 20 лет осваивается. Расс, у тебя многие английские слова звучат будто ты не американец. Data ты произносишь как Дата, а не Дэйта. Often говоришь как Офн, вместо Офтн. Ещё некоторые слова ты не зажёвываешь как это делают другие американцы, а проговариваешь звуки чётко, не ленишься. У тебя не совсем американский язык, а скорее идеальный американский, будто кристальный. Обычно американцы очень ленятся и говорят как с набитым едой ртом. Твой язык легко понимать. Но некоторые слова ты произносишь будто ты немец или русский - членораздельно. Будто ты очень долго раньше говорил на одном из жёстких языков.
@@jasonleeman5817 Some people don't get this point. Plus as someone who wants to play as many PS2 and GameCube games as possible having a RG-CUBE XX for my more Retro games really helps.
Still I feel like there's a tier between $60 and $170 that isn't quite being served with either model. Maybe a slightly higher performance Linux-only model that can actually play N64, around the $100 price point. That would be an endgame handheld for me. I don't need something that runs Android. This model with better performance and maybe Hall Effect sticks...
@@wewd Interesting. I would also prefer Linux but an android device is fairly easy to switch to if you already have your roms on your phone and know how to set things up.
I have picked up every single 1:1 device released because I love how flexible the screen is. This will be the first one I’m passing on. My go-to is the A1 Unicorn at this point.
A 4:3 is much more flexible though. THe only thing a 1:1 screen was actually good at was dual screen games, and this is useless for dual screen games. So how is that flexible exactly?
I still stand by my RG35XX Plus..controls feel good, small and compact looking like a mini Gameboy, and I am not missing one or more joysticks for the GBA/GBC/GB/SNES/NES games that I'm playing.
Love the review as always Russ! Was hoping this would replace my RGB30, and while I think it's definitely better I appreciate the candidness to help me decide that it's not enough of an upgrade for me to make that jump just yet.
No way! I love that they made another 4×4" screen! RGB30 is one of my favorites for that reason. So, is this new CubeXX a good enough upgrade of the RGB30.
I do love how thorough you are with your review, but I'm disappointed you never talk about ghosting / response times of these screens. It's one of the key quality measures beyond size, especially for 2D games where the sharp pixel borders can create noticeable motion artifacts. The square screens and 4 inch screens are noticeably worse at this than most of the 3.5 inch screen devices I have. It's one of the biggest benefits of oled screens, for the increased motion clarity.
Hey mister Handheld man, how about a video for the best mobile ways to play ScumVM? I've seen so many forms and factor to play basically all retro consoles perfectly, but what about my beloved Day of the Tentacle, Monkey Island and Beneath a steel sky?
What makes me happy about the consoles I already have is that all new consoles have had basically the same exact performance for the last 2 years or so. I never felt safer with my current consoles. Anbernic is shooting themselves in the foot by never upgrading the performance. People who upgrade just for the sake of it are also getting tired.
They're just taking from the available chips already out there and they need to hit a certain price point to make their money, so they're probably either waiting for better chips to come out or for the better chips that are out to get cheaper.
I mean its pretty much just a shell swap to the 35xx h/sp/40h/v etc. They are all the same. Its just different handlings. But the screen here is a really good thing. I think this is the "comfortable" 35xxH, with a 4inch square screen, which in itself is a good value proposition. Now... the thing costs 60bucks. Thats a really good offer. Now we are cooking here.
But you're pretending like the square screen actually helps anything. It doesn't and just adds unnecessary height. Maybe if it could play DS/3ds games, but it's useless for those.
I'd like this square screen for vert shmups with its high d-pad position but with a CPU that can do Dreamcast 100%. That's all I "should" ever need and I'm in! And if it can save a buck please drop the RGB lights, tasteless bling.
Do you always go over how the controls on these devices? The calibrated and raw input section is so important to me as I love playing N64 games and love for a smooth controls experience, thank you for covering the controls part!
Thank you Russ for going into the detail with the analog sticks. The presence of cardinal snapping was what I hoped would improve, and I don't think the software hack is enough so it's a pass for me. Love your reviews
34:55 The problem lies with the cable, not with the charger. Try with the USB-C to USB-C cable from the RG552 with all the chargers that you have. This is the only cable that it will work with.
This seems to be the rgb30 killer (though slightly lass powerful). I'd really like to see a custom flat back with in line triggers for it to be as... Flat lol
Looks like you’ll get your wish with the 406p coming next! Screen and sticks from the 406v in a compact horizontal form factor. If they put the dpad up top (they won’t), it would be the perfect device.
I like that anbernic keeps releasing more form factors for the H700 that is good for people who doesn't have a unit with that chipset yet. Since I already own my 35xxh, getting another H700 unit is not that appealing to me anymore
Did you have any issues with the default shaders for some systems causing performance issues? When playing SNES through RA, the default pixellate shader seems to make games run at 30fps for me on my Cube XX. Just curious if that was a known issue?
Here's what I want: RGB10x D-pad and facebuttons (shape and size) RG Cube XX screen and shape PS1 (not dual shock) style stacked shoulder buttons (without pivots) Either usable sticks, or no sticks at all great battery life
Thanks for that! My only question is about fast forward, which is great on the other H700 devices. Will the 720x720 screen slow down those speeds because of the resolution running?
I love your reviews brother. Honestly I just want a device that can play GameCube and PS2 for a reasonable price and I can also play with Bluetooth controllers and plug it into my tv.
I'm getting older and blinder. I have an RG35XX H and find it a little to small to be easily readable. I think it would be cool when you review screen sizes to include text size/readability. Well, at least when it comes to the smaller screens.
This is actually a nice option ngl. 1:1 device with better build quality than the RGB30 around the same price range. Also the D Pad is in the right spot unlike the more expensive cube
this model shows anbernic can make a good 1:1 handheld. now theres a gap between this and the cube. something in between with higher build quality, mild performance bump (RK3566), and controls (hall sticks) would be a nice middle ground imo.
Oh man Anbernic is really trying to finish all their H700's, like fit it in whatever form factor, at this point i wouldn't be surprised if they eve make an RG4XX SP Cube
The cardinal snapping is a real problem on the RG556. I've been struggling to aim in my cricket games, so it removes all the skill and strategy and makes getting a wicket or restricting scoring a matter of luck when bowling. Batting is okay. Shooting and racing games can be a challenge too, i'm almost always a little off of where I intend to aim/be. If Gamma can perform a software fix, why can't Anbernic? Or why can't they partner with him in preparing an OTA update? It's their most premium, basically Android flagship device. It gives pause when thinking about purchasing other devices because the post-purchase support feels... uncertain. I mean, even confirming how long the device would be supported removes some of that anxiety. And while I don't mind tinkering and mods, nobody wants to void their warranty when they only have one device (if there is a warranty).
How does this stack up to the TrimUI Smart Pro? Just judging off your reviews, the screen quality looks better on the TSP for GBA games and the TSP still looks like it has an edge on DS games since the screen is big enough to not have to swap screens while playing. What are your thoughts?
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It's 2067. Anbernic just released a new console. It runs on Linux, and can play up to PS1, with some PSP and Dreamcast.
What chip does it have ? Or let me guess...
It only has 1 stick, but worry the next one'll probably have 2!
Use rockchip RK3566 CPU 😂
And a few weeks later they release basically the same device but with the d-pad and analog stick positions switched.
Yet still people will by them, pokémon has a lot to answer for.
People are memeing about this being another anbernic handheld, but someone pointed out that it's wonderful having a wide array of form factors avaliable since form factor can matter a lot to people, so I kinda love that honestly, cool providing options for people
This is why I was actually really pleased about the RP5 and RP Mini from Retroid, same device (battery size aside) different form-factor. You want a 4:3 or "more pocketable" device you've got that, you want something more in common with previous numbered Pocket devices in 16:9 you've got that.
I agree 100%, this Handheld Market would be completely boring if every company was AYN or Retroid. Some of us want Handhelds that Replicate or Enhance games we used to play as kids. Plus like I said I want an RG-CUBE XX to take the weight off my RG-CUBE. PS2 and GameCube games take up a lot of space on my RG-CUBE, having my full Retro Romset on there too almost fills up my storage on my RG-CUBE.
The people complaining are the ones who feel they need to buy every new device. Which thats not the point of all these
The point is to offer choices for those who are just getting into this
@@IBuiltDaArkThis and we're getting a bunch of Raving Hypocrites that will hold Retroid and Ayn to one standard then hold companies like Anbernic and Powkiddy to a completely different standard.
Anbernic marketing department spotted.
anbernic has basically swarmed the 50-70$ market with almost every form factor for that same chip, and honestly it's not a bad idea. cause there's only one more "price point" at about $150-200, and after that it's basically the steam deck
Heck there are steam decks sometimes in the $200 price range but not really since you then need to buy some storage for it.
I think the $200-300 range needs more options. The Odin 2 firmly holds the $300, maximum android performance side of things, with the RP4P and RP5 taking the 200ish spot. In between there isn't a whole lot that provides equivalent performance for that price (mayyybe the Razer Edge)
Anbernic watches this and goes... "Wow, there's no pleasing this guy!" 😅
honestly this thing is just sooo cute. I want it because of the design and size
Stop it. Don't buy it. You already have 20 anbernic consoles. You don't need it no matter how cute it is.
@@azenyr That is why the boss is called Zhou Ge(Slash Chow). He is like the Grim Reaper with a scythe, you can never escape his slash.
@@azenyr literally zero reason I want it outside of just holding it. I only have two systems but I absolutely do not need another lol, thanks for this
New Anbernic just dropped!
About $70;
H700;
Up to PS1 with some dreamcast/N64;
Meh speakers;
Bad joysticks.
That's all, folks! See you next week!
(This comment will surely continue to be copy pasted for the next week anbernic release)
I appreciate your commitment to the Ape Escape pronunciation
Is it a reference to something? I was so confused lol
@@axyz2721Just a bit he's been doing forever I think. He also usually pronounces Conker's Bad Fur Day like it's Conker's Bad Furdé.
I honestly like the new retro game content you are showing post-Nintendo fallout. Reminds me there's more good games to play that are part of my collection.
I think Anbernic just enjoys making handhelds
I guarantee they’re making a hefty profit.
Handheld with old chipsets.
@@jbc6980a company making profit? This is a profound comment. Tell me more.
Cool that they designed a device to try and fit your need and even reach out to you personally saying “hey man I think you’re gonna like this” just goes to show the relationship you’ve built with this company. As always loved the video and cheers to all your success Russ
Loving rhe NOFX t-shirt. Been a fan since the early 90s. Glad I got ro see them before they stopped doing gigs.
Russ. Brother. Your t-shirt game-especially as of late-is exceptional. Just didn’t want that bit of praise to get lost in the sea of other, legitimate accolades. Good work outta you, as always.
Appreciate the move towards larger screens for these devices. Waiting for a linux device with a 5.5 inch screen.
Maybe 55XX in the next episode or, who knows... 55 "XY", "X2" or whatever it will be called in the next season? 🤔
And NOFX! An absolute all time favorite. Changed my life.
I went to Brooklyn, NYC for their Final Tour shows this summer.
Same! I was there Sunday for The Decline!
Thanks for another great video! I've been curious about this one as I've come to enjoy collecting the XX devices. Also it's really cool that you have had a tangible impact on what's being made, given that you have absolutely had such an impact on the space here on YT. Also also, it seems like you've hit your stride after the mess with Nintendo, so good on you for keeping your head up and thanks for all you do! Much love from the other end of the US.
I am excited about this one. I really wanted a better quality, more comfortable rgb30 and this is that. This is the first retro handheld that I am buying day one.
15:27 this attention to detail is why I love your channel
I just like he talks like a regular dude. There is a dude with a nerdy squicky voice that i cant
Great shirt ! Hope you got out to one of the final tour dates !
Unfortunately I didn’t, but they were on my flight from London earlier this year! It was so weird to see them waiting in line for boarding 😂
@@RetroGameCorps Holy shit!
I have the Cube OG. I love it. One of my main criteria to buy a handheld was the Xbox layout.
But for people who like PlayStation, I think they'll like this model's controller.
The price is really nice with this one, but I'm happy that I paid for the extra "oomph"of the original.
11:02 never heard anyone pronounce it like that before :D
That made me do a double take 💀
Lmao😂😂
Aape escapee… few minutes later “streets rage 2”
I think his trolling you all. Like an Easter egg.
Yeah it's a little retro community in-joke. John Linneman from Digital Foundry likes to say it too.
5:02
"Hey, do you really want this device?"
"Yeah, man, I really want it."
Bold!
What halts me about the idea of "upgrading" from a RGB30, is that ArkOS is just better than the XX customs and we also tend to take the RGB30's rockchip 's performance for granted. The difference might be small, but it's noticeable with PSP and specially the slowef portmaster games.
I understand this too. However many people don't consider the things you've put in this comment. Also I want the RG-CUBE XX and my RGB30. I want to use one device for Emulation and Retro Gaming and the other for Portmaster and Retro Gaming.
Eventually we should get some newer/better RockChip SoCs and they'll hopefully show up in some handhelds. Until then I don't see any reason to get a new device. RG353M and ROCKNIX here but basically same situation as you with the RK3566 and not wanting to have a worse OS than I have now.
Knulli and Rocknix for these are probably trucking along
@@gluttonousmaximus9048 I was skeptical, but looking at recent ROCKNIX commits there are actually a bunch related to the H700 (in the last 15 hours even). Neat. At a glance it looks like it's just loki666 working on it. I guess it was worth trying to support with so many devices using it, I just never hold out hope for non-RockChip stuff to get good software support.
My RGB30 crapped out on me so now I’m here. Not even the power issue, which I had to fix- it just bricked out of nowhere. I’d buy another one if I thought it would last but not going to risk wasting more money.
So glad you had an input on this handheld great video..
Who could've predicted Anbernic would release another device so fast?
Ohhoo there might be another one coming.
😂😂😂😂
O yeah, before Christmas? It damned well better be!@@_rage_quitter_11
Wait a week😂
9:33 Nice parry!! Looking pro there!
Also, PLEASEEEE tell Anbernic to make a DS analogue.
We have enough of these handhelds. I have five of them. I hope they are ambitious enough to make an XXDS line like they did with the XXSP.
There does definitely need to be more DS clones out there. Although the only thing is, that I'm guessing the chip set might have to be pretty powerful to display an emulator over two separate screens? And it'll probably need extra sensors for better DS/DSi compatibility, dual cameras, built-in microphone, touch screen etc?
A DS / 3DS model would be really cool. I gave up waiting though, and mostly just play on a phone now. With a 1080x2400 oled touchscreen at 6.7", it's the size of three rg35xx screens stacked on top of each other, but with higher pixel density. So it works pretty well for DS, whether vertical or horizontal. Just add a controller, and it has been easily my best "retro handheld".
We actually didnt and still dont have enough 1:1 systems. It is its own niche.
@@skycloud4802 A device like that should be absolutely possible to make even with the RK3566 chip. If two displays were used at 800x480 and 640x480 resolutions (double of what 3DS had) it would be absolutely capable to run them both since it has two MIPI outputs. Cameras and microphones would also not be a problem since the chip has hardware to handle all these inputs (it's a media SoC). If I decent heatsink was added I think that even 3566 could be able to emulate 3DS games.
At this point just buy a DS, you can f ind them under 70$ everywhere and a R4 for like less than 15$ 🤷♂️
Just ordered mine in that slick retro gray - been looking for a 1:1 aspect device for awhile now and this device hits the sweet spot! Thanks for yet another thorough review Russ, you're the hero we need!
This is gonna be my first emu device! Started watching early this year, but have held off from picking anything up. Between the early bird sale and a screen that is really good for Pico-8, I think this is the device for me! Edit: I actually got the 40xxV cause I play a lot of SNES and would like the big image for 4:3 content! Pico-8 still looks great!
Enjoy not being able to charge it except with the packed-in cable.
@@claughlinoh no! It can only be charged with a usb c to a cable?!?! What a tragedy!!!! I only have 15 of those lying around the house!!! What will I ever doooo!!!???
@@claughlinit works just fine with any charger.
@@claughlinlool what a bummer…. lets be real we don’t have more than 2 type c to type c laying around the house i have a million type a blocks and chargers its not really worth noting as a con although fast charging would be nice
@@kill5326 same , I'll just charge it before I go to bed.
Am I the only one that can appreciate how Anbernic makes several different form factors at an entry level price? Even if the chip is being reused a lot, it's cheap and it gives people options, especially people looking for their first handheld
Another favorite band T-shirt! Love me some NOFX! Saw them a couple times one their last tour ever last summer.
Russ, when you suggested the 1x1 screen, and they came out with the first cube were you like: "NO! with the d-pad on the top..."
I think I can finally say, there is an all winner linux device for me.
Uh no, because the literal single thing a 1:1 screen was good at was playing DS/3DS, but this doesn't have a touch screen and it's weak as shit so it's literally useless for those systems. This is an actually stupid product, and I don't say that ever because I'm a fan of different form factors for everyone. Everything anyone would buy this system for is better served buying one of the many 4:3 H700 systems.
@GlitteredUp4Easter did you actually watch the video?
@@GlitteredUp4EasterWrong, this screen is great for vertical arcade games. It’s one of the few things I play on the RGB30. I don’t believe in one device for all and use them for what they perform best with.
@@Bob_Smith19 that’s definitely something I think is exciting about it, playing in tate mode is fine… but this screen is ideal.
I wish we had this layout, build & Dpad on a slightly wider screen to make it 4:3. Oh well, will have to wait for them to eventually make it randomly when it’s time to drop a new one every 2 weeks.
The issue is that there does not appear to be any large 4:3 screens. Unless one of these companies stump up significant investment to produce one (and ultimately have to price their device to accommodate that) we are now stuck with whatever workarounds they can find, and a seemingly infinite number of devices doing the same-ish things to keep the market ticking over.
Just buy the black one, you'll never notice the bezels on 4:3 content.
@@TheRealAlpha2 true, but I’d rather have the height of the display filled up for a bigger screen overall, like a 4x5.33 inch rather than 4x4 inch screen. Would have a much larger image for 4:3 content that way and best of both worlds in terms of gameboy, gba & psp looking good on the screen without too much black bars on the sides. Would just make it more of a good all rounder than one specially suited to certain aspect ratios.
Yea because the literal single thing a 1:1 screen was good at was playing DS/3DS, but this doesn't have a touch screen and it's weak as shit so it's literally useless for those systems. This is an actually stupid product, and I don't say that ever because I'm a fan of different form factors for everyone. Everything anyone would buy this system for is better served buying one of the many 4:3 H700 systems.
@@bobbylucas13 the only problem is that no one seems to make a high resolution (In this case a 720p screen) in those dimensions, or if they do the cost for a custom panel might push it into a higher price bracket that makes it less budget friendly and not really a viable product. After a certain size it seems like they all just become 16:9 panels and then you have the aspect ratio issue all over again from a different direction.
This is probably the best review I could have hoped for this device. Thank you for going so in-depth! Personally I'm hoping for a re-release of the Arc with a stronger SoC for more Saturn & Dreamcast emulation.
@@jennika753 I'm about to email a suggestion to Anbernic about a new RG-ARC Handheld with the RK3576 processor and Analog Sticks.
feels great watching a video that came out 15 seconds ago
It's an RGB30 with better controls and without the hand cramps, basically an immediate purchase for me since it fixes the only two issues I have with my previous favorite handheld. As someone who has owned an RGB30 for about a year and loves it, I have a feeling that the people at Anbernic considered the flatter form factor but realized that a number of people wouldn't be able to use it very much without developing claw hands and added the ergonomic shape to the back
I wouldn’t go that far. They already had the molds and decided to repurpose them.
when you said the name of that hame about fleeing simians, i was reminded why i’ve been subscribed 💚🤣
I really liked the overlays. Pretty neat 😎.
@11:02 .. Aaapy Eskapey? was this a easter egg pronounciation to test the viewer? love your vids the info is amazing and the breakdowns of the consoles are really indepth.
I think its a good thing that thy create all these form factors.
In the future they can use the same form factor but upgrade the cpu/thumbsticks and other parts.
Could only hope, it might lower the coast... but I bet they just design a new one so they can charge more.
I love this review but ill be honest you had me smiling when i saw one of my favorite capcom beat em ups on that screen. Knights of the Round table!!!
Isn't it just Knights of the Round?
@tog2842 ya it is thank you for the correction
Ah careful Russ. You had a Fire Emblem title screen showing for a couple of seconds
I noticed that too and came to the comments. I think some people forget that that IS a first party franchise lol.
Since I didn't get the original RG cube (because of the price and the android software) this will make the perfect replacement for the RGB30
We need a yearly update video to tell us what the multi device quiver should be. We ALL have several of these devices-- lets see an update video of the best device to play each system on for the many many of us that are willing to have a true quiver of devices to play them all...
You dont have to specificall have a 5V charger to receive 5V. It's default voltage for any usb charger. Any other voltage (9V, 12V, etc) requires a communication between usb charger brick and device. Also the device itself decides what current to draw.
Fact is people burn up their devices by using high wattage chargers. The devices do not limit the charging wattage for some reason. Use a basic charger and you’re fine.
Praying that Anbernic gives us a RG50XX that has a 5 inch, 4:3 display with better heat distribution and controls. I think that would be my dream handheld
Or revamp the rg552 and give it a stronger chip
Edit: OH SNAP! Someone made a knock off anbernic RG50XX and it's on Amazon! Lol
@@ardnehsan I definitely want to email Anbernic about RG552 and RG503 successors.
By the time you're getting a 5 inch screen you're probably looking for more than than a H700 chip and 480p.
I'm not in the market for these handhelds, but I can help myself with clicking these videos in curiosity. I have a Steam Deck, softmodded DSi, and 3ds... so I'm pretty well covered. I guess I just appreciate cool new tech.
Love that white color! I noticed that the XX has a bigger bottom bezel than the original cube as well. Also shout out to the Vaer watch your wearing Russ. I have that same watch in 36mm and I love it!
Hey thanks, you're the first one to notice my new watch! I decided to ditch my Apple Watch, it's been a constant nuisance for the past couple of years. My only complaint about the Vaer is that the numbers are slightly yellowish due to their lume material, otherwise it's perfect!
Latest muOS fixes the joystick software issue
But you have to wait for it to be compiled for the system, apparently.
@@TheRealAlpha2 was mostly referring to the 40xx clips about the joystick, and that once muOS is ready for the cube
I'm guessing the 35xxh or 40xxh image might boot on the cubexx but don't have a cubexx yet 😭
Not only MuOS, also mod stock firmware 3.0 fixes this issue too!
@@justBri123 it will not boot because cube xx has a different screen
Прочитал в комментариях про "Ape Escape", очень круто. У нас в России изучают английский с 8 лет. Так вот, дети приблизительно так и говорят. Уже позже формируется типичное англиское произношение, а ещё позже уже финальное американское. У нас учат именно английскому произношению в школах. Американское произношение уже в старшем возрасте после 20 лет осваивается. Расс, у тебя многие английские слова звучат будто ты не американец. Data ты произносишь как Дата, а не Дэйта. Often говоришь как Офн, вместо Офтн. Ещё некоторые слова ты не зажёвываешь как это делают другие американцы, а проговариваешь звуки чётко, не ленишься. У тебя не совсем американский язык, а скорее идеальный американский, будто кристальный. Обычно американцы очень ленятся и говорят как с набитым едой ртом. Твой язык легко понимать. Но некоторые слова ты произносишь будто ты немец или русский - членораздельно. Будто ты очень долго раньше говорил на одном из жёстких языков.
Wow glad I held off buying the RG Cube (which was over-powered and over-priced for what I wanted it for).
@@jasonleeman5817 Some people don't get this point. Plus as someone who wants to play as many PS2 and GameCube games as possible having a RG-CUBE XX for my more Retro games really helps.
Still I feel like there's a tier between $60 and $170 that isn't quite being served with either model. Maybe a slightly higher performance Linux-only model that can actually play N64, around the $100 price point. That would be an endgame handheld for me. I don't need something that runs Android. This model with better performance and maybe Hall Effect sticks...
@@wewd Interesting. I would also prefer Linux but an android device is fairly easy to switch to if you already have your roms on your phone and know how to set things up.
The rg cube can play every arcade shmup... This can barely play a quarter of them... Completely defeats the purpose of the tall screen
@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 Can you give a few examples of which arcade games? I've never really been a fan of arcade-mash-the-coin-button-games.
Very great and interresting review, depth and complete. Thanks!!
Exactly what I wanted from the cube
Thx Russ your review help me decided to get rgcubexx.
I have picked up every single 1:1 device released because I love how flexible the screen is. This will be the first one I’m passing on. My go-to is the A1 Unicorn at this point.
A 4:3 is much more flexible though. THe only thing a 1:1 screen was actually good at was dual screen games, and this is useless for dual screen games. So how is that flexible exactly?
@@GlitteredUp4Easter Yikes. Bad take. Go watch reviews for any of the 4” 720p 1:1 devices out there.
Laughs in vertical shmups.
I still stand by my RG35XX Plus..controls feel good, small and compact looking like a mini Gameboy, and I am not missing one or more joysticks for the GBA/GBC/GB/SNES/NES games that I'm playing.
Went to the final NOFX tour, it rained both days but it was a blast!
Awesome review as always! Still waiting for the RP5 review, I’ve been holding out buying it until I see your review on it 😂
Love the review as always Russ! Was hoping this would replace my RGB30, and while I think it's definitely better I appreciate the candidness to help me decide that it's not enough of an upgrade for me to make that jump just yet.
No way! I love that they made another 4×4" screen! RGB30 is one of my favorites for that reason. So, is this new CubeXX a good enough upgrade of the RGB30.
Thank you for the review Russ it helped me decide my first the firts Anbernic console I'm gonna buy.
I do love how thorough you are with your review, but I'm disappointed you never talk about ghosting / response times of these screens. It's one of the key quality measures beyond size, especially for 2D games where the sharp pixel borders can create noticeable motion artifacts. The square screens and 4 inch screens are noticeably worse at this than most of the 3.5 inch screen devices I have. It's one of the biggest benefits of oled screens, for the increased motion clarity.
Another great video Russ!
11:03 “Ap-pay Es-cappay” 😂😂
Hey mister Handheld man, how about a video for the best mobile ways to play ScumVM? I've seen so many forms and factor to play basically all retro consoles perfectly, but what about my beloved Day of the Tentacle, Monkey Island and Beneath a steel sky?
What makes me happy about the consoles I already have is that all new consoles have had basically the same exact performance for the last 2 years or so. I never felt safer with my current consoles. Anbernic is shooting themselves in the foot by never upgrading the performance. People who upgrade just for the sake of it are also getting tired.
They're just taking from the available chips already out there and they need to hit a certain price point to make their money, so they're probably either waiting for better chips to come out or for the better chips that are out to get cheaper.
The same thing happened before the leap to newer chips.
I mean its pretty much just a shell swap to the 35xx h/sp/40h/v etc.
They are all the same. Its just different handlings.
But the screen here is a really good thing. I think this is the "comfortable" 35xxH, with a 4inch square screen, which in itself is a good value proposition.
Now... the thing costs 60bucks.
Thats a really good offer. Now we are cooking here.
But you're pretending like the square screen actually helps anything. It doesn't and just adds unnecessary height. Maybe if it could play DS/3ds games, but it's useless for those.
@@GlitteredUp4EasterHow many times are you going to post the same comment? Not everyone shares your opinion.
I'd like this square screen for vert shmups with its high d-pad position but with a CPU that can do Dreamcast 100%. That's all I "should" ever need and I'm in! And if it can save a buck please drop the RGB lights, tasteless bling.
All I want is a better feeling rgb30. This looks like it will work.
I personally like the no storage cards included option, I usually replace with the largest SanDisk card supported anyways.
Do you always go over how the controls on these devices? The calibrated and raw input section is so important to me as I love playing N64 games and love for a smooth controls experience, thank you for covering the controls part!
Been waiting on this!
I have too, despite what some Screeching Manchildren in the comments section want me to believe.
THE SEGA STYLE D-PAD IS SO GOOD 😍
Good video brother, picking one or two of these up for my collection when it releases.
Thank you Russ for going into the detail with the analog sticks. The presence of cardinal snapping was what I hoped would improve, and I don't think the software hack is enough so it's a pass for me. Love your reviews
What I appreciate about this handheld is that if one wanted to get the RG Arc this is basically the better option
No it’s not, you buy the ARC for the six button layout. It’s a Sega emulator first and foremost. The Cube XX is for everything.
@@Bob_Smith19 Obviously yes, it's the same reason why I got the Arc, but with the Cube being for everything it does feel like a more sensible choice
Thank you for another great band shirt Russ.
34:55 The problem lies with the cable, not with the charger. Try with the USB-C to USB-C cable from the RG552 with all the chargers that you have.
This is the only cable that it will work with.
Great vid, informative. I'm looking into getting a standard retro handheld, I dabbled with the raspberry pi 4 for a while and that was cool
This seems to be the rgb30 killer (though slightly lass powerful). I'd really like to see a custom flat back with in line triggers for it to be as... Flat lol
Russ I love that taken your suggestion, hell I love the form factor for this ship.
Looks like you’ll get your wish with the 406p coming next! Screen and sticks from the 406v in a compact horizontal form factor. If they put the dpad up top (they won’t), it would be the perfect device.
I like that anbernic keeps releasing more form factors for the H700 that is good for people who doesn't have a unit with that chipset yet. Since I already own my 35xxh, getting another H700 unit is not that appealing to me anymore
Would love to have an RG Cube xx but with the 4:3 screen of the RG40xx h
Did you have any issues with the default shaders for some systems causing performance issues? When playing SNES through RA, the default pixellate shader seems to make games run at 30fps for me on my Cube XX. Just curious if that was a known issue?
Man im burnt out on this scene and I don't even make weekly video's, I just watch and comment to support rgc
I got the cube a few weeks ago and have been having no issue throwing it into my pocket.
Here's what I want:
RGB10x D-pad and facebuttons (shape and size)
RG Cube XX screen and shape
PS1 (not dual shock) style stacked shoulder buttons (without pivots)
Either usable sticks, or no sticks at all
great battery life
Thanks for that! My only question is about fast forward, which is great on the other H700 devices. Will the 720x720 screen slow down those speeds because of the resolution running?
I love your reviews brother. Honestly I just want a device that can play GameCube and PS2 for a reasonable price and I can also play with Bluetooth controllers and plug it into my tv.
I'm getting older and blinder. I have an RG35XX H and find it a little to small to be easily readable. I think it would be cool when you review screen sizes to include text size/readability. Well, at least when it comes to the smaller screens.
This is actually a nice option ngl. 1:1 device with better build quality than the RGB30 around the same price range. Also the D Pad is in the right spot unlike the more expensive cube
this model shows anbernic can make a good 1:1 handheld. now theres a gap between this and the cube. something in between with higher build quality, mild performance bump (RK3566), and controls (hall sticks) would be a nice middle ground imo.
The vertical shooters look pretty sweet on this one. 😊
Russ is a saint and a scholar.😮
Oh man Anbernic is really trying to finish all their H700's, like fit it in whatever form factor, at this point i wouldn't be surprised if they eve make an RG4XX SP Cube
Im with you on the boxier design being better
The cardinal snapping is a real problem on the RG556. I've been struggling to aim in my cricket games, so it removes all the skill and strategy and makes getting a wicket or restricting scoring a matter of luck when bowling. Batting is okay. Shooting and racing games can be a challenge too, i'm almost always a little off of where I intend to aim/be. If Gamma can perform a software fix, why can't Anbernic? Or why can't they partner with him in preparing an OTA update? It's their most premium, basically Android flagship device. It gives pause when thinking about purchasing other devices because the post-purchase support feels... uncertain. I mean, even confirming how long the device would be supported removes some of that anxiety. And while I don't mind tinkering and mods, nobody wants to void their warranty when they only have one device (if there is a warranty).
This definitely something to worry about. I'm going to Email Anbernic about these issues too.
NOFX! We would have been friends in another life haha. Always rocking amazing band shirts!
if they had a black version, those variable bezels would look a lot nicer on the photos, but yeah, in person, they don't matter.
How does this stack up to the TrimUI Smart Pro? Just judging off your reviews, the screen quality looks better on the TSP for GBA games and the TSP still looks like it has an edge on DS games since the screen is big enough to not have to swap screens while playing. What are your thoughts?