I thought this was an excellent review. It helps when you've got an excellent product to review and it looks like Anbernic really knocked this release out of the park. I hope it's a big success for them and I hope this video is a big success for Todd as he builds his channel.
@@ToddTronics one of the smoothest reviews since I started looking for pocket device last week, so I hope your channel gets the attention it deserves. Well earned sub 😅 keep it up mate!
Ordered mine in atomic purple to match my Odin 2. Hopefully I’ll get it soon to start making some testing videos. Great review brother. Subscribed. 🎮✌🏻
@@RetroGeekCorner thanks I was gonna trade with another reviewer for purple but decided the black looks better for the video I have coming out tomorrow it’s a comparison to my black rpmini
Just came across your channel with this one. Great video, was stoked to see you test PS2 SSX Tricky and MC3Dub Ed because those are a couple of my favorites too. Sub’d
@@HendraWijaya1983 the rp mini to me is just never gonna be as comfortable and the screen is just too small and I own both so I feel unbiased when saying that
Im torn between this now and the rp5. I was in for the rp5 until this review. Would you be able to do a video on your opinions // vs type between the two?
I wonder how will it perform with some retro shooters like Quake or Half Life. I have been wating for a handheld to have a layout like the 406H so I can turn it into a mini boomer shooter machine.
I dont kniw if i should get this or the Retroid Pocket 5? This looks more comfortable, i wish it was just a bit more powerful but for me irs the comfort and gaming experience that matter most. Still undecided though.
@ToddTronics Thanks for the reply. I'm not interested in the mini, I've just narrowed it down to those 2 for now. I've heard the sticks on the RP5 are a bit uncomfortable after a while. I look forward to your review.
I just got mine. I bought the one with the 128 SD card. I don't see where or how to access the games. Is it possible mine did not come pre-loaded? Can I buy a pre-loaded card?
Edit: Btw, I just ordered my 406H! People complain/joke a lot about how they release way too many consoles but: 1. It is the user the one who decides when to buy, we should not rush it. 2. They aren't a non-profit organization, they want to sell (and they are succeeding) 3. Nobody said that reviewers (like you) should buy/get EVERY console they release I write this not to complain about this video, but about others I've seen who just rant about how mad they were because they can't keep up (notable example: Retro Dodo)
Damn Anbernic can you ditch the Nintendo Xbox Sony 4 button layout and remake a damn Anbernic ARC with the classic 6 Button SEGA layout, I'm sick of this style that saturates the entire market of retro handhelds. At least make a version 2 that is capable of playing Saturn games
How does this stack performance wise against the RGB30 or RP5? Ive got an RGB30 and love it, but was looking for something with a little more power. Looks like the screen is the same as the RGB30?
@@Ravenwritindesk rgb30 cannot do any ps2 or GameCube so this leaps more powerful also this screen is 4:3 and the rgb30 is 1:1, and I actually have a video comparing it to the rp mini coming out tomorrow morning but this is less powerful than the mini /5
@ToddTronics Thanks, Todd. Appreciate you taking the time. I know powerwise RGB30 is on the low end. I love it and play it all the time, but the screen, while vibrant is kinda small for my old man eyes. I keep getting stuck in this loop of "Maybe I want a retroid pocket 5... Well, I don't like the thumb stick placement. Well, maybe an Odin 2... Kinda expensive. May as well get a steam deck. Oof. Steam deck is pretty expensive. I'll stick with the RGB30." Trying to find the best retro handheld is like comparing apples and potatoes and every month, someone makes new kinds of apples and potatoes. Haha
First reviewer ive seen with a black model, and it definitely looks nice! Whats so bad about native resolution? Doesn't that mean its just the resolution it played at originally? I am curious if this connects with Bluetooth, i only use Bluetooth headphones these days especially in bed with the wife
Yes native means whatever resolution it was when it was released on the original console. Bluetooth audio will work fine, it's basically like an android phone.
@tabasco_taz5804 Thank you! I've seen a few reviewer seem upset when games play in native, like it's unplayable, but if that's literally how it was originally played that's an odd complaint 🤷🏻
It would be if it weren't this damn thick. There is no point having a protruding joystick for hyper-maximum accuracy when the aspect ratio is 4:3 which makes is clearly skewed towards truly retro games.
If Ambernic started using Oled and snapdragon on their high ends I think they’d be even more formidable. Rn I think they’re only good for their low end devices because their expensive ones just aren’t powerful enough
@@dbozgt steam deck is great and rg556 is very similar but this is a pocketable device so I think it kinda serves its own purpose pretty well and also these sticks are way better than the 556 ones
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I thought this was an excellent review. It helps when you've got an excellent product to review and it looks like Anbernic really knocked this release out of the park. I hope it's a big success for them and I hope this video is a big success for Todd as he builds his channel.
Matt you rock !
@@ToddTronics one of the smoothest reviews since I started looking for pocket device last week, so I hope your channel gets the attention it deserves. Well earned sub 😅 keep it up mate!
@ thanks man that means a whole lot ! And I don’t plan on slowing down
One of the best reviews on it I've seen yet. GJ
This is pretty much the device I’ve been waiting for. A big 4:3 screen that can do ps2. I can die happy now
Ordered mine in atomic purple to match my Odin 2. Hopefully I’ll get it soon to start making some testing videos. Great review brother. Subscribed. 🎮✌🏻
@@RetroGeekCorner thanks I was gonna trade with another reviewer for purple but decided the black looks better for the video I have coming out tomorrow it’s a comparison to my black rpmini
Just came across your channel with this one. Great video, was stoked to see you test PS2 SSX Tricky and MC3Dub Ed because those are a couple of my favorites too. Sub’d
Great to see, that Anbernic used again the fantastic SEGA style D-PAD from the RG ARC and the RG CUBE!
Fun fact the arc is the only handheld from anbernic i haven’t used they wouldn’t send a review unit maybe they are ashamed of it 😢
@@ToddTronics LOL, i love it and bought 3 of them because the SEGA Saturn controller style. 😅
@ hey man if you ever decide you don’t need one …. Jk
Good review. Im sold. Ordering it tonight. New subscriber as well . Do you have any video tutorials on how to set up the emulators ?
Excellent review, just subbed👊👊💯
And such a great review I just joined
My eyes are too old for a 3.5 screen so this device is super tempting
I feel you, struggling with the amazing Miyoo Mini Plus due to the screen size. Sucks getting older lol
Black color is really good.i think overall this is better than rp mini
@@HendraWijaya1983 the rp mini to me is just never gonna be as comfortable and the screen is just too small and I own both so I feel unbiased when saying that
Im torn between this now and the rp5. I was in for the rp5 until this review. Would you be able to do a video on your opinions // vs type between the two?
I wonder how will it perform with some retro shooters like Quake or Half Life. I have been wating for a handheld to have a layout like the 406H so I can turn it into a mini boomer shooter machine.
I want this same console but with a Linux cfw 😭
Need this with a better chip and thiner bezels
Can you tell me how to map the buttons on it to play some android games or maybe do a video for it.
Does USB C support AR glasses like Xreal Air? Previous devices with the T820 chip didn't work without external power source through an adapter.
Its the RG406H comfortable than the RP4 Pro? I dont which one should i picked
@@miguelbrito2695 the rp4 will have more power but I can’t stand that screen and the 406h is hands down more comfortable for sure
i have ordered rp5
I dont kniw if i should get this or the Retroid Pocket 5? This looks more comfortable, i wish it was just a bit more powerful but for me irs the comfort and gaming experience that matter most. Still undecided though.
@@nickoldschoolrules52 my rp5 isn’t here yet but I can say it’s for sure more comfortable than the rpmini
@ToddTronics Thanks for the reply. I'm not interested in the mini, I've just narrowed it down to those 2 for now. I've heard the sticks on the RP5 are a bit uncomfortable after a while. I look forward to your review.
I just got mine. I bought the one with the 128 SD card. I don't see where or how to access the games. Is it possible mine did not come pre-loaded? Can I buy a pre-loaded card?
New to retro handhelds does this come with games or do you need to download them?
How is it with wii emulation??
Edit: Btw, I just ordered my 406H!
People complain/joke a lot about how they release way too many consoles but:
1. It is the user the one who decides when to buy, we should not rush it.
2. They aren't a non-profit organization, they want to sell (and they are succeeding)
3. Nobody said that reviewers (like you) should buy/get EVERY console they release
I write this not to complain about this video, but about others I've seen who just rant about how mad they were because they can't keep up (notable example: Retro Dodo)
@@gustavo9758 right I don’t see people mad at Gatorade for having too many flavors just cause they don’t love them all the same !!!
Damn Anbernic can you ditch the Nintendo Xbox Sony 4 button layout and remake a damn Anbernic ARC with the classic 6 Button SEGA layout, I'm sick of this style that saturates the entire market of retro handhelds. At least make a version 2 that is capable of playing Saturn games
If they do something like that with two analog sticks it will be perfect for everything including N64
I think I should get this
@@Parker-h6m it’s linked down below there’s an early bird sale when it launches
Can you get a loaded game card with this?
This looks really cool. Kinda torn against this and the RP5 now.
RP5 lot better device and it’s faster device
Hi! can it install gamma OS on this model of anbernic 406
How does this stack performance wise against the RGB30 or RP5? Ive got an RGB30 and love it, but was looking for something with a little more power. Looks like the screen is the same as the RGB30?
@@Ravenwritindesk rgb30 cannot do any ps2 or GameCube so this leaps more powerful also this screen is 4:3 and the rgb30 is 1:1, and I actually have a video comparing it to the rp mini coming out tomorrow morning but this is less powerful than the mini /5
@ToddTronics Thanks, Todd. Appreciate you taking the time. I know powerwise RGB30 is on the low end. I love it and play it all the time, but the screen, while vibrant is kinda small for my old man eyes. I keep getting stuck in this loop of "Maybe I want a retroid pocket 5... Well, I don't like the thumb stick placement. Well, maybe an Odin 2... Kinda expensive. May as well get a steam deck. Oof. Steam deck is pretty expensive. I'll stick with the RGB30." Trying to find the best retro handheld is like comparing apples and potatoes and every month, someone makes new kinds of apples and potatoes. Haha
First reviewer ive seen with a black model, and it definitely looks nice! Whats so bad about native resolution? Doesn't that mean its just the resolution it played at originally?
I am curious if this connects with Bluetooth, i only use Bluetooth headphones these days especially in bed with the wife
Yes native means whatever resolution it was when it was released on the original console. Bluetooth audio will work fine, it's basically like an android phone.
@tabasco_taz5804 Thank you! I've seen a few reviewer seem upset when games play in native, like it's unplayable, but if that's literally how it was originally played that's an odd complaint 🤷🏻
I’m torn between this and the Odin 2 mini lol
@@Rustyshackleford1911 that’s quite a difference there friend
@@ToddTronicsyes it is lol this one seems to do a decent job at GameCube and ps2 though
This but more powerful chip!
And amoled 4:3 😅
@@zepsujtosam07or rp5 with stick on top
Can you play Daphne?
@@kappa99 as in laser disc ?
Yes Dragons Lair, Space Ace, Cliff Hanger. Or will it be in MAME
@ I’ll look into it usually I just use mame
Let me know
It would be if it weren't this damn thick. There is no point having a protruding joystick for hyper-maximum accuracy when the aspect ratio is 4:3 which makes is clearly skewed towards truly retro games.
@@iyerviking a lot of “retro” games are 3d and 4:3
If Ambernic started using Oled and snapdragon on their high ends I think they’d be even more formidable. Rn I think they’re only good for their low end devices because their expensive ones just aren’t powerful enough
I've been saying this, but I want the RG406V and RG406H!
RG 406H XX is going to be lit at 60 bucks like the RG Cube XX. 406H is a bit expensive when I could just get a retroid pocket 5 instead.
@@Anyguy4321 I got a video on the rp5 coming by this weekend
Rather get rp5
The 4:3 ratio does it for me, grt for ps1, ps2 and other retro games
Steam deck is better device. Rg556 better device got 1080p display.
@@dbozgt steam deck is great and rg556 is very similar but this is a pocketable device so I think it kinda serves its own purpose pretty well and also these sticks are way better than the 556 ones