World's Cutest Retro Handheld? RGB20S Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- Well, it's certainly cute. The new PowKiddy RGB20S sports a lovely 3.5" 480p (4:3) display, a nice compact design, and everybody's favorite chipset, the RK3326. So does its unique features (and a few hidden surprises) make it worth $80? Let's find out.
Buy one here: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APFmt1
Other devices mentioned in the video:
Anbernic RG351V: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AtG6Cr
Anbernic RG280V: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9wcbRp
Miyoo Mini: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A9Ncqj
PowKiddy RGB10 Max 2: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A3MUr9
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:00 unboxing & impressions
03:18 ergonomics
04:54 comparison with other handhelds
06:50 tiger time
07:49 teardown
08:49 software experience & gameplay
14:07 custom firmware options
16:21 summary (likes & dislikes)
17:58 conclusion
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That unblinking smiley stares into the depths of my soul.
Thank you Russ for another great review. The tiger face sticker is priceless.
thanks for the review! I didn't realise how much smaller than the 351V it actually is. I ended up going with the 351V because of concerns regarding the stick placement and overall ergonomics and I think my brother will love it once i'm done with setting it all up for him
Thanks for the video Russ. If I had my time again I'd be super keen at that price yet really happy with the RG351V and Miyoo Mini.
The GPD XD Plus clam shell style handheld has both analog sticks at the top. And the 351v has back shoulder buttons as well. I love both of these devices. So this mix of the two in a vertical format is very appealing to me.
Thanks for the review! I always do the Contra d-pad test too when testing out a new input device. Most d-pads fail this test in my experience, lol.
I wanna say thank you because you help me pick my first retro game the Powkiddy RGB 20 S is awesome
is it still holding up?
@bananaloversvr idk if he's going to answer lmao
@bananaloversvr are you too planning on buying one?
Loving the new intro
It's so freaking cute with the sticker, and I appreciate that you liked it so much.
“Let’s address the tiger in the room” Bravo Russ! If this sees a price drop to the $60 range I’d get it just do the Tiger.
Thank you for being the first reviewer I've seen put the sticker on. You're a real one, Russ.
It seriously makes this thing too cute
If I didn't already have a Ambernic RG351MP that I adore, this might have tempted me
I want something like the Miyoo Mini in this form factor
... I guess just a regular Miyoo that's a medium size between these two
RG353V?
@@i_i8924 just went to check and the 353V is slightly bigger than the RGB20S. The 353V looks better overall, but I'd be wanting something a little smaller.
Let's goooo, been waiting for this one!
i got the retroid pocket 2 plus and love it. been mainly using it for ps1 games and a few arcade but it also runs n64 games perfect
I think if I didnt already have the Anbernic RG351MP I would be interested in it due to the ergonomics. Would be a cool device to buy a friend as a gift!
What firmware do you have on it?
Dude I love your videos! 👍
I just can’t get over the 351V and how it looks so much like a gameboy. That looks so much better and I think I will get that one or the MP. This doesn’t really appeal to me but thanks for the video. I am looking to get only one of these devices and primarily 16 bit and below with maybe some 32 bit as well.
The swapped Start and Select labels would drive me absolute bonkers. No way I'd personally put that sticker on. A shame they messed that and the internal WiFi up. 🤦♂️
Yeah. It really shows that nobody working on those devices are actual gamers. I didn't know that it was such an issue. Yes, they do use consultants here and there, but most of the time, the few that are sometimes briefly brought in get there when the device is almost factory ready... It's crazy. They should have that experience and talent in-house, and from day one; instead of bringing outsiders at the last second, who are tasked to tweak fundamentally flawed devices.
it's a bit like the TON of "mini arcade" type devices that after a DECADE, still cannot in most cases play arcade games in their original aspect ratio. They do not understand this concept, that people who love those games do not want to play them stretched to hell.
EXCEPT if you have a channel called "Wicked Gamer & Collector" lol! "P
(he likes playing classic arcade games with a 16:9 ratio SO MUCH, that he gets annoyed each time when he reviews yet another crap product mini arcade and it is pointed out by everyone that it cannot switch to 4:3 or anything bearable, and is thus useless junk. It's a unique and frankly bizarre case lol :P).
I got my RGB20S today and at least they fixed the sticker ;)
@@bin101 Good to hear. Thanks for the info!!
Really nice 👌🏼 video show and tell, thanks to you Russ, my miyoo mini V2 is on its way and I think still stealing the show these days. I'd say that the 280V is still in 2nd place, both for overall quality and pocketibility, and what you get under the hood/screen. (And if you love retro stickers, etsy has tou covered) btw, I'd be annoyed that the included sticker has start and select reversed, that's just me. I love ❤️ your videos Keep em coming.
Superrrrr tempted to buy...
You should review the R35s and R36S and compare them to this and the RG353V.
Having the d-pad and face buttons at the bottom looks incredibly uncomfortable. That's a deal breaker for me.
The thought of using it with shoulder buttons makes me shudder.
Indeed. I have a controller with buttons at the bottom. I have to stretch my thumb all the way down, you can never play with it more than an hour
Yup
You probably have small hands so you'll be fine🤏
No one asked
Hi Ross! thanks for your videos! I've been in retro gaming since the ipod nano (yes you could play doom with the little wheel!!!) I've stopped gaming since a few years now and my last handheld was a 2ds. I still have JB iphones and my Roms follow me on each of them :) my question is what would be the best budget device to carry on my trips? Seems you got me back in retro gaming!!! Cheers! wish you the best! keep up the great content!
I would consider this for my 5 year old grandson, partly because of the cuteness. But I already got him an RG280M in December. And despite being slightly lower performance, the RG280M is probably more durable.
can you make a video discussing the most common chips used in retro handhelds, and what games they're generally capable of playing?
Some fun discoveries here. I feel like we never get to see the second analog stick in action though with these gadgets. May I recommend the Ape Escape test?
Love the sticker!
The cutest, thanks for the review and thoughts as usual, btw:
Watcher: Hey man, do you wanna do an updated installing tutorial for AmberElec?
Russ: Yeah man, I wanna do it.
Since my Miyoo mini arrived today, any _other_ device will receive a "no" from me. ;) I'm in love with the Miyoo mini.
Enjoy!
I got mine a couple of days ago, it seriously feels like "the one" lol
@@clankfish Right? Somehow, I still guess at some point, Nintendo will release a "GameBoy mini" (like their NES and SNES mini consoles), but this seriously is that for me.
@@fryke Nintendo: "we run the world of video games".
Miyoo: "hold my beer".
The Miyoo Mini just isn't comfortable for me to hold. I wish there was a higher end PowKiddy V90, which ergonomics just are way better thanks to the clamshell design.
i loved the review i found that it was quick and to the point but i do wish we have more cat breakes with chicken
😂
Very cute, love how the buttons make the face there but sadly doesn't seem great as a device.
If I had a vinyl sticker machine I'd jump on making similar stickers for other retro handhelds, the cute factor helps a lot with the usually generic look of these devices.
Cheers Russ, not sure about the RGB20s but it sure was a good video. Robotron and Gigawing too ... mmm.
Dangit, I might have to wait until this thing comes down in price, but I REALLY want to try out that stick/shoulder button layout.
Its 60 bucks now
This looks like a better vertical handheld than Powkiddy's A20. Also, I do love the placement of the speakers on this one.
can the speakers of rgb10 max 2 be switched to stereo speakers also cause it has mono speakers not stereo? im searching for this answer long ago!!!
@@amralkhatib5031 If it only plays audio in mono, it probably only has one speaker.
@@nathansstuff1547 can be switched to stereo speaker?
@@amralkhatib5031 Nope.
@@nathansstuff1547 thx
16:09 wow this takes me back to a very specific time in my childhood
The contra test! Thank you for mentioning the biggest issue I've had with these handhelds. Especially the Anbernic models. That loose dpad completely destroys the experience
That's something that really makes me wonder! Many TH-cam reviewers say that the older ANBERNIC devices have one of the best d-pads out there which they say isn't the case anymore with the latest OLED model RG503. They say the d-pad is a bit too loose, soft and somewhat strange in comparison to the older d-pads of the RG351MP or RG552 for example. In my opinion, the one of the latest 503 model is better than the one on the 351MP and way better than the one on the 552. The d-pad of the 351MP is great but still has this minor issue shown in this video with the Contra game. The one on the RG503 doesn't have this issue, even if it feels a bit softer at first and not as tight as the RG351MP d-pad.
@@estylegreesye4384 I have 3 anbernic handhelds. 2 x RG350M and 1 x RG350MP. All three of them have really bad dpads. I can only assume every RG35X model has this problem. It really is amazing no other TH-camrs have mentioned it🤔$$...To be fair, my friend has an RG280v with a newer style dpad, and it has zero problems.
Edit: FYI the Retroflag Gpi Case has one of the worst dpads. It's almost unusable.
@@richarddukard8989 yes, I can totally understand that. It's exactly the same experience that I have. If you're looking for a new good device you shouldn't listen too much to the reviewers and try out the new RG503. The d-pad is more accurate on that one and also the issue with the small gaps between display and shell have been improved. At least on my unit there's no gap at all. Even the display protection foil has been improved as it's not stuck between the display and shell anymore as you can see in unboxing videos of the early units of the RG503.
The firmware is way better than it always used to be, as well. I'm totally happy with my device and really can't complain! 🙃
Keeping the analog sticks at the top and out of my way is a bonus. I use the d-pad.
any chance you could make a guide showing how to do the custom firmware setup on this device?
would be intrested in a new update version of this video with more details on settings . spliting screen for ds and so on.
The sticker was probably the saving grace to make this worth anything, maybe they should've leaned more into it if they're gonna make another 3326 device. Like tiger printed on it, with at least two other case print options. Like at least having aesthetics done right I guess
I like the vertical and dual analogue aspect but hard to argue that the rp2+ is the better way to go.
Thanks Russ! 👊🏻👽
with all the criticism i have given handhelds in my lifetime, i decided to draw my dream console. it really is difficult to get the absolute perfect handheld. so i see how someone could easily get sucked into having more than 2 of these things. i have 2 anbernics and i still want something else. the miyoo mini v2 is on my list but i think i may actually go for this one.
I wonder if the button placement was intentional in order to accommodate the tiger sticker lol 🐯
I will order my Miyoo MiniV2 these days :) I have already a 351P and a PS Vita. Funny is the sticker on your parcel :D With a german adress :D
Great little device
you may have sold me solely on that silly cute sticker- i would buy alternative animals ;w;
Had to do a double-take. I work with electronics, and at my office they have the exact same cutting mat!
If I were shopping for a handheld for a gift right now, it'd probably be a contest between the Miyoo Mini and the RGB20S, depending on what games the recipient would want to play. The RGB20S is just cheap enough to make its rough edges justifiable, and while we're still at a point where I wouldn't let any layperson suffer the factory firmware experience on any handheld, the RGB20S comes close. The only problem being that cheap, easily corruptible second SD card. I'd still have to get it shipped to me so I could put a good custom OS and a curated collection of ROMs on brand name SD cards.
As someone who seriously loves the RG351V, the RGB20S appeals to me with its vertical form factor, and the second analogue stick would really be nice to have. I'm actually kind of surprised it's a little smaller. I thought PowKiddy were just going to straight up copy the RG351V for this. Unfortunately, for a handheld for me, I don't think I could justify adding the RGB20S to my growing heap of handhelds (the growing heap already includes two RK3326 devices). I think I have a normal amount of handhelds for someone who has a TH-cam channel devoted to them. All I'm missing is the TH-cam channel, which means I have a problem, instead.
I'll tell you what I'd really like to see: a more powerful followup to the Gameforce Chi. That thing is gloriously ugly in all the right ways, and if it had anything more powerful than an RK3326 in it, I would be all over it. I love its luridly colourful, chunky aesthetic. It looks like a retro device that never existed, so it evokes nostalgia without aping any one thing directly. I'd love it for myself, I'd give one to a kid, and I really wish they'd bring that to a new generation of handhelds.
how might one avoid corrupting the SD card? i have some PS1 games i'd want to add to it but i really dont want to brick it. i had thought at first you could just use a USB to USBC cable to connect it to a PC and move the files over, though im not sure how that works from windows to linux...
Hey buddy, thank you so much for your review. I wanted to know if you can save the progress in the games!
Hey Russ. I found out that the gambatte gameboy core supports cable link between devices, I used my rg351v and traded Pokemon with a phone running RetroArch. You should make a video about this, I bet many people would enjoy it
This bad boi love the qoute
I just picked one up for $40 on Temu. Well worth the price point.
This is so cool 😎
>doesn't have a wifi chip
>has wifi on and off
simply powkiddy
How many games are pre installed is there a full list
i just grabbed on of my handhelds and stared doing the contra test🤣
Different form-factors of the same tech is good for individualizing the hardware level of UI.
"Oh my gosh, not another rk3326 device"
If you want to put ArkOS on this do I need to put it onto the “game” SD card or the one with the QC sticker ?
What are some of the top handhelds that come preloaded with games? I would really appreciate your input. Thank you.
Fill a small spray bottle with water and a drop of dish soap and shake it up. After peeling off the sticker, give the sticky side a (very) light spritz of the soapy water and it’ll be much easier to apply and adjust the sticker.
Ok. Mine arrived. It's pretty decent! Discussing some issues in the discord. The chip on the right, btw, is a completely mundane power distribution chip. RK817-1.
OMG it's super cute
Nice. Hey Russ, how's Chicken?
After so many devices the rgb10max 2 to me can't be really topped. The ergonomics are better, the screen, the Wi-Fi and battery life, and the fact that even though it's long, it takes almost no space when i take it with me. Truly the king of rk3326 devices with the 351mp and the 351v being the princes.
What I like about this video is the information that is not pocket available is really a good idea. When have you seen a super Nintendo and Nintendo 64 in somebody's pants pockets!! 🤣🤣#justsaying
TBH, although the form factor is not friendly to play, the tiger face looks fun.
Try always to put these devices side by side playing the same game for display comparison with no filters. Also you could include the PSP 3000, street or Go in this.
QQ, once you bricked it. Did you install the OS on one SD (the one in the right) and used the other one for games? Or after installing ArkOS a single SD is all you used?
Hi, do you have a tutorial on how to add games into this device? I'm a newbie and I just got mine. Thank you!
@Text on telegram @retrogamecorps OMG!!!! Thanks so much! I'll send you a message :)
Retro community: We want upgrades!!!
Pow kiddy: Here's a cute sticker. ☺
Not having a white tiger sticker for the white version is a huge missed opportunity.
Hello awesome vid I got this little system lovin it just can’t figure out how to save I saw a vid pressing the analog sticks in to save but that didn’t work is there something else I have to do to make it save
i was gonna get this but got the rg280v instead because i didn't wanna wait a full month but i didn't know about the tiger sticker and now i feel like I've made a huge mistake
Would love to see you incorporating the Retroid Pocket 2+ into the comparison more. For $20 more it’s head and shoulder-buttons above this.
Bro there's no competition there. They're both different format devices and RP2+ absolutely destroys this thing, overall better build quality and better chip processor.
RP2+ availability, especially worldwide, is a huge issue
Agreed. The 2+ doesn’t get enough mentions in these reviews. The Retroid Pocket team deserves the $100 they are asking for it! Powkiddy will most likely never get a dime from me due to their missteps.
Where are h getting them for that price lol. The powkiddy is £63 here and the cheapest retrroid pocket 2 plus is £127
The RP2+ availablity is so much better now.
I was gonna get a r36s till I found the RGB20S for $35 a few minutes ago and bought it.The r35s and r36s are still more than that as of now.
I'd get this just for Paper Mario. Thats how good of a game it is in my opinion!!!
Unfortunately this is probably the best “bang for the buck” device that is relatively easy to get in Canada.
I would love to get a similarly priced device. But, out of what I’m looking for, this device offers me the most of what I’m looking for.
Is it possible for you to make one of your in depth setup guide for this device? I love your content and I cant seem to find any actual useful resources on this device
I have a question. What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
Can you do a video showing how to add Emulators? I want to run Drastic so I can play DS games while viewing the second screen.
I have another problem. My RGB20S restarted and now it won't go back to the original menu. It keeps going to Arkos. How do I get it to go back to the games screen?
you should add like a size comparison with a soda can, pls
One question: how did you put that topic in the console that appears in the minute 14:45?
This thing is, as the kids would say, kawaii as hell
I can see only a orange frog smiling
Still cool man
"Who is this for?" My answer: "Me! it has a cat/tiger on it" 😂😻
Getting the start and select buttons backwards isn't even a lack of attention to detail, because I personally don't believe a sticker that only has two words on it and then getting those two words backwards is a "detail," it's... well, silly, really. It's a lack of even basic care.
I've been really craving some vertical handhelds like this lately. Dunno why. Something about a Gameboy style form factor but with a huge almost bezel-less screen is exactly what I want. So I got a Miyoo Mini coming. Saw this video and got excited, because I would love something a little more powerful like this for potentially Gamecube or Wii games (I had no idea of the actual power before watching of course.) on the go, but man, this was kind of a bummer. The more PSP/Vita/Switch style form factors just don't appeal to me as much and I already have a Switch and when I do want that style it'll be the Switch or my upcoming Steam Deck... or even my Vita.
I don't know when the shape of the device became so important to me, but it is!
just bought it
I added some games and it stills work and it can play the additional games (also I sacrificed the pcengine folder by deleting it )
Would be nice for first person shooter games only
is there a Gaming Console like this with all the emulators (PSP, N64, Super Nintendo, Nintendo DS, GBA, GBC, GB, PS1) but to be hooked up to a TV and wire controllers with no delay? RCA or HDMI
Can you make a Tutorial on how to fix its startup (when u restart it and it loads it just puts a small hoven that keeps blinking) if u know what i mean.
Tiger Electronics would be proud
Hi Ross and everyone. Is there any way to use an rg351p as USB gamepad on PC?
Does anybody know how to add and remove games from favorites list ? Couldnt figure it out while I saw it show up one time when I probably pressed something by accident but I dont anymore what I pressed
I noticed the RGB 20S has the PCEngine and PC Engine CD games on your unit. Where can I purchase one like yours with these games on it?
What are the shoot em up game that the last one you play?
oh my gosh, not another rk3326 device