Most reviewers make their review videos as if they were reviewing the product for their own use. I've seen it a lot with the XX line. Most of the reviews I've seen are "more of the same". I'm glad you are actually making a review for the consumer. Thank you for that, dude.
YES! 0:24 Makes a great point, MOST people don’t even own ONE of these things. The market is growing with every new device. Too many reviewers and commenters are in the bubble of “too many handhelds”.
@TechDweeb, I really appreciated you sharing the story about your Uncle. It really resonated with me, as someone with Cerebral Palsy who has issues with legibility on these smaller-screen devices. Thanks!
100%. I have the 35XX-H and it’s awesome. But this thing has a bigger screen and I think I need it just so I can see it better. Lots of us retro people are getting older now and our sight isn’t the same.
Yo, just wanted to say that your story with your uncle was wholesome my dude. It’s the little things that you do for your family that count. Subscribed!
Some of us are tired of having a handheld 2 inches from our eyes just to see the games, this is the Zazzy handheld for us 😋 My TrimUI finally has got some real competition, and this one has a better OS IMHO. Awesome review as always Mr. Dweeb!
Dweeb, you're on the cusp of needing a larger screen as well. Early 40's is when most people's eyesight worsens to the point of needing reading glasses. Just another check point in the game of life. Keep up the fantastic work!
Yeah, I was so pleased when the Powkiddy X55 came out because the screen is really big, obviously at the expense of AHEM... pocketability. When you reach over 50, it gets even worse, your eyeballs actually shrivel up so bad your sight becomes wrinkly, and that makes it harder to see the screen properly. It makes it look like you have a filter turned on. Bigger screens compensate for this though
The blue one is beautiful. The stacked shoulder buttons make it worthwhile. Once you go stacked shoulder buttons you don't EVER want to go back to in line shoulder buttons.
Love this! I appreciate the approach toward this one. Seen a lot of "It's just another X chipset!" but it's like, guys, remember, a lot of people watching this are researching their first handheld. Personally, it's my first, and after a lot of research I bit the bullet and went with the 40XX-H. TrimUi was a close second, but this seemed like a more reliable device, with more "solid" features and screensize and such. Maybe not as flashy, but reliable.
Looks great and i ordered one last week.. 4" screen and 4:3 ratio is killer, i'm only interested in arcade/neo geo/retro games up to snes/md possibly PS1 and Dreamcast so can't wait to get it. Have the RG35XX and the 3.5" screen is just too small for my aging eyes.. hope Anbernic carry on this trend and produce a 4.5" or even a 5" screen in 4:3.. i'll buy those without hesitation too.
@AkaiSuzume of course i like critique, but they're not complaining about the features and performance, instead they're all bitching that there are too many new releases. But that's a stupid argument since this one is a unique form factor with its 4 inch screen.
I want to thank Mr TechDweeb for his cargo pants advice. I've been wearing jeans as my trouser-choice for my entire adult life. I think I wore cargo pants once when I was a teen. But we didn't have handheld devices back then (I'm both old and live in a backward and upside down part of the planet), or smart phones. Or cell phones. Or anything that I needed the other four huge pockets for after I'd put my wallet in the first one and keys in the second. Well, some lifetime habits need to be thoroughly reassessed and if necessary, overhauled. I took note of TechDweeb's life-hack, and I got me some cargo pants, and now I can stow, then later whip out my R36S in any of those places and situations where it is needed, like at the shopping checkout, pumping petrol, or even some of the long quiet stretches of driving we have out here in this very backward, rural part of the world I live in. So big thanks to him, and cargo-pants review channel coming when?
If you really love jeans, I hear lore or JNCO jeans, though I'm team cargo. My go to cargo pants, shorts are wrangler. You can get 100% cotton. Occasionally get deals. Just solid pants that don't break the bank, but aren't so cheap that they're waste. I'm definitely keeping an eye out for the the upcoming lttstore cargo pants. Those are going to be overkill, probably. Hiking variants can be great for hotter climates and quick drying. Often a lighter weight soft pant. There are the convertibles that you can zip off the bottom to be shorts. My all time favourite stopped being made ages ago. I need to take them to a tailor/seamstress willing to do that level of detail and source that soft awesome material. They had the drawing bottom fit, snaps down the sides (though not full tear away), piping details and they were very comfy (can be called parachute pants, not just cargo).
@@pureheroin9902 The beauty of save states is that you can make incremental progress, and it all adds up. I can squeeze in a full floor of Magic Sword once a week this way.
Thanks for this review. There seems to be over a billion different retro handheld system and it's been hard to decide which one to get. Hence, I'm glad that you said what you said at 0:24. Because, it's hard to know the difference between the billions of different retro consoles out there. The biggle sounds like a great one!
On a side note, most console manufacturers are also game creators or at the very least, work with game creators. So console manufacturing is only part (albeit a large part maybe) of their revenue. For the retro handheld emulator market, the console manufacturers are only making and selling retro handhelds and they likely dont have the kind of capital needed to take breaks in between. They need their manufacturing facilities running to keep income flowing in. I think this is one of the main reasons Anbernic is creating new consoles all the time. Maybe.
Yeah, I have all the Anbernic XX like models and bought the 28xx. Before it shipped I thought "why am I getting this, the 35xx H is the same but better" ... ... ... I was *WRONG!* I love the form factor. I'm currently liking it more than the XXSP even.
The Trimui smart pro comparing to this pretty similarly just being bigger makes it way more compelling these days. Because it can be had for like 60 bucks. This device being smaller and costing over twice as much makes it a pretty hard sell.
@@DQ333 The original retail was about the same sure. But do a search for Trimui Smart Pro these days and you'll find a good amount of 55 dollar listings.
You are actually very good at this reviewing stuff. Thank you for bringing this one to my attention. When I feel like graduating from my RG353m, this one might be the next one to go for! ❤
I’m really glad you’re given this one some love! To me the 405M is the best emulation device out there right now and it’s for one reason, it’s nice big 4 inch screen! It’s completely unique and if you’re like me and like to have your games look like they used to then this screen is perfect for you. I’m really glad there’s a cheaper option now for people to get in on the big screen fun! Put a CRT shader on it and it’s like having a mini CRT TV in the palm of your hands. No more black borders! ✊🏼😤
I was thrilled when they released the RG40XX H! I'm in the "old eyes can't see tiny screens" category, so the bigger the better. I do tend to like my TrimUI Smart Pro better though, because it has a higher res screen. But you can't beat the RG series devices for available firmwares and choices.
Nice one, TechDweeb! I too thought it was weird that lots of reviewers treated this as more of the same. It's not! It's incremental improvement. Two steps forward one step back a couple times a year is many steps forward after a couple years... And I don't plan on dying soon!
Not to mention how NOT making big changes helps the Custom OS scene so much! I wanna see how far muOS and Knulli can push this chipset. Having a new one release would potentially divide their work load.
I agree. Almost all the other well-known reviewers dismissed this in unison as 'more of the same'. One could say the same about them. But this screen and shape obviously makes it a better option than the 35XXH and great for anyone who didn't get sucked in by the obvious hyperbole over the 35XXH by some reviewers
We really need to quit using superlatives like "flawless" when talking about PS1 performance on chips like the h700. PS1 on the h700 runs... okay. But the way it runs at full speed is with threaded video, which is one of those retroarch settings that is not recommended unless it's the only way to get things running smoothly because it introduces a bunch of input lag. Turn that off, start turning on features like hard GPU sync and especially run ahead to combat input latency, and a lot of PS1 will start running pretty rough. Maybe that's a compromise you are willing to make, and if so, that's fine. But by definition, the fact that you have to make that compromise means it's not "flawless," so we really shouldn't be describing it as such.
@@Pridetoons The reason I opted for a 5.5" 16:9 device(Powkiddy X55), even though I mostly care about 4:3 content, is the OS and games folders look really nice and you can actually see the names of the games because of the wider screen, the box art/screenshots look better, the wider device is more comfortable to hold, and the size of the 4:3 content is about 4". It is also a 720p screen, so better resolution for my old eyes, although 480p 4:3 content does not integer scale. If it is 240, then it is a perfect 3x. I also thought I might want to try some of the newer systems like PSP for 16:9 content, or GBA looks pretty good, and I can go TATE mode on arcade stuff and it looks great.
I just got my hands on the Trim UI Smart Pro and I've been playing on it for about a week, my pants tend to have deep pockets so I've had no issue bringing in the TSP anywhere, that being said I did have to upgrade to custom firmware on the TSP to get the performance I wanted out of the device. I personally really love the bigger screen and wider feel as it honestly feels like a premium device, I do plan on upgrading to the RG Cube eventually but I'll keep the RG40XX in mind if I ever need a more compact version of my TSP.
I'm 80% convinced to get one but the left analog stick being on the bottom is a negative for me. I know for most other people, that's the preferred location. It's amazing how such small things can have a huge impact on the enjoyment of a device.
I'm indifferent to the analog stick placement. I prefer the top, but I usually instantly forget to be annoyed once I start using it. I can make do with either location just fine.
I decided to finally get a retro handheld for myself. I decided on this one for a few reasons and you hit on it just right. The screen size is very nice. But the bigger want of mine was for a system with the stacked triggers. The linear triggers are great for pockets. But I'm too old and set in my ways of using the stacked triggers. This one scratches that itch without getting crazy sized
I love the 4inch screens! It just the perfect size. I have the 405m but I really like the feel of the plastic on some of these devices too. It reminds of the good old dmg. I just ordered the 40xxh in black and can't wait to play some Snes on it! Cheers. Always enjoy your videos. Cheers! :)
I've been waiting for the Zazzbiggle. I love testing my Portmaster games across multiple Handhelds.I just got REDO, Treasure Hunter Man 2, and Daydreamer: Awakened Edition playable on these Handhelds. 😊
I enjoy watching your videos while making my morning pour-over coffee. And then you went and made your pour-over coffee. And wow, It’s like we were coffee making buds in those few seconds. Great take and positive approach to this device.
Great to see a different take on this, *TD.* I love my original 2.8" Miyoo Mini but my eyes can inly play certain games. 4" devices _should_ be more common. Way too many 3.5" (4:3 & 3:2) screens out there. I wonder if a 4:3 5 inch screen would be even more comfortable on the peepers?
In a world where handheld reviewers are a dime a dozen, TechDweeb stands apart. It's because of the novelty of the dweeb persona and how he sticks to that persona while making the videos entertaining and informative. Also, the cartoon caricature, I love it!
Everyone bashes on anbernic because of all the options they release but honestly I think it's more about the different preferences people have. Another great video tech dweeb!
Perhaps all Handhelds purchased, should arrive with a free pair of big pocketed pants... and Yeay!!! Uncle Dweeb is getting a cool retro handheld from his favorite nephew. Cool!
exactly your point is my point, with 53 years old, i love this devices, I had rg35xxh but the screen is to small and with my losing eye site growing biguer, I mean this device must be good for sure
Second one english speaker retro gaming blogger I understand phonation (nose pronounce) without any issues. First one is Retrogame Corps. You two have the best video image imho. Your is "homy" and "warmer", RGC has "cooler" image. It's just my own feeling sense. Other bloggers have poor lighting and no rhytm in video sequence. I'm russian btw. Always after watching such a video I immediately want to run and buy every gadget you review. Naming theory zazzbizzle, zazzbiggle... - very cool idea, and very funny 😅
Hey TechDweeb Retro games and Specialty Coffee ! I think we would get along great ! :) I'm more AeroPress than pour over, but its all good. Thanks for another fun video ! :)
@@snart Speaking of clamshells… would be interesting if they could make an Android handheld with two landscape screens that reports itself as one portrait for DS emulation.
Love the great review videos, you have the best job getting all these cool devices to test. On a side note where did you get that cool coffee grinder ??
This is why we need you right now. This is your time to shine buddy. Now more than ever personal entertainment will become more valuable. Because people won't have a chance to be alone. Let alone off the grid.. Also energy on the whole... Will be hard to come by to say the least. Larger batteries will be harder to charge.(I recommend reviewing solid state batteries soon. 😊 Maybe you could do a video about a fallout for situation where you had to live in a vault and play retro gamehelds? I have no affiliation with any of those companies but it seems like a good investment) People in America will be limited to personal devices like this eventually. You doing God's work here TechMyMan. I'm totally here for this whole channel you got going. My Legion 5 white 3070 laptop and My Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 remind me of the same white color design wonders of technology that you got going on right there. I love the aesthetic I love your low tech approach but you're high-tech attention to detail and production value. Thank you for what you're doing. Please don't stop creating this content. You are a force of good my brother.
When prepping meets the gaming community. That’s honestly how I’m feeling right now. I just bought a 1440p gaming rig setup and I’m also looking at my options for a RAID backup solution in the dozens of TBs because I want to archive as much as possible before we can’t own anything and others can rewrite all my stories and gameplay. Screw. That. I’m taking matters into my own hands.
@@jeanrushmer8192 I think the real star of the show in this review is the screen, not the storage. The Ambernic is upgradable to 2 terabytes. One lifetime's good enough for me.
Your output is so great, I'm just catching up!! 😅 I was going to skip this one but I might just pick one up now that General Dweeb officially named it, I can give the Zazzbiggle some attention!
Bruh, your channel is so dope, my wife and I call our OLED Steam Decks "Zazzbizzle Extreme"...like Omega Supreme from Transformers?!?!? anybody?? ...anyway, your content is the best, rock on
This is an improvement to the 3 or 3.5 inch screen but to call it huge or massive is stretching it. Hope they make it in 5 inch screen. Thanks for the video man❤.
Man... I spent about a year watching videos before deciding to buy a Zazzbizzle. I'm mostly happy with it, but being an older dude with worsening "reading" vision makes it almost impossible to game on without using reading glasses. I realize this extra half-inch makes the screen about 30% bigger than on the Zazzbizzle, but not sure if that's even enough to make a difference for me. Still feel tempted though. Damn you, TechDweeb.
Throwing a little Julian Melnik energy into the RUclipsr stew. Or maybe John Darko? Maybe it's not the most original, but I always appreciate coffee snob b-roll.
Yeah, If I finally settle on a retro handheld, it will be 4.0 inch or larger for sure. I can't use small screen handhelds for long anymore. even back in the day, I used my gba sp with that magnifier accessory lol.
just bought a zazzbiggle for the biggler screen!! Love my bizzazzle, but don't love holding on to it... can't wait to enjoy holding & seeing my favorite games 😎
I agree that bigger screen is good. I've been using an RG35XX for a while now and I love it, but I have to admit that I find I enjoy playing games designed for handhelds (Gameboy, GB Color, Advance) often a lot more than I enjoy playing PS1 RPGs. This is because I really want to see all those beautiful prerendered backgrounds in all their glory and not on such a tiny screen. It's fun but I'm definitely going to get a larger screen on my next device.
there are few youtubers i actually get excited to see have their subscriber count grow lol im glad to see yours going up, your content is great, you leave the crap of the world out ... like politics..... so thank you and keep it up, i never have to worry about being preached to in your videos unless its a nerd topic lol, i found the rg405v from you, its like the steam deck little brother i always wanted lol
People forget that we all grew up with different Styles of handhelds. People who grew up with the Gameboy and color probably like the Original shape of the RG35xx and xx+. I grew up with the SP and DS so I like a good clam shell like the RG35xxSP. Also, I've had several friends not like how small the screen is so making a bigger one that's still close is nice. Anbernic is good and bad for how many versions of the same console they release, but form factor can be a complete turnoff if you don't like the 1 style most manufacturers would do. Then they lose sales. However, since they make them in multiple styles they reach a much wider audience. The only downside to the customer I can think of is having too many choices. That's just true for handhelds now anyway and this way the customer only has to think about the form factor instead of if it's powerful enough and the form factor you like.
Nice one, but to differentiate more from the zazzbizzle they should have taken, in addition to the RGB sticks, also the d-pad from the... Zazzcube, I guess?
Yo dude... Right on with the uncle story! I found this wonderful SBC hobby in March '24, but found emulation in 1995 over dial-up (Nesticle and Genecyst FTW). I'm old af and yea, the eyes are going. So much so that I prefer horizontal handhelds mainly due to having bifocals. Until now, the systems with analog sticks and horizontal have been 3.5 screens, usually with slightly washed-out Anbernics. The RG353M with ArkOS is my daily driver rn, for example This bespectacled head of mine awaits the deliver of a black Zazzbiggle with bated breath. It's gonna be my PSX, N64 and DC haven, synced to the RG353M for fun. Wooooha get off my lawn
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Most reviewers make their review videos as if they were reviewing the product for their own use. I've seen it a lot with the XX line. Most of the reviews I've seen are "more of the same". I'm glad you are actually making a review for the consumer. Thank you for that, dude.
YES! 0:24 Makes a great point, MOST people don’t even own ONE of these things. The market is growing with every new device. Too many reviewers and commenters are in the bubble of “too many handhelds”.
@TechDweeb, I really appreciated you sharing the story about your Uncle. It really resonated with me, as someone with Cerebral Palsy who has issues with legibility on these smaller-screen devices. Thanks!
And they say half an inch doesn't make a difference. Size matters! Especially when you're getting geriatric far-sightedness.
I just learned the technical term is "Presbyopia" but I'll go on calling it "ocular decrepitude".
100%. I have the 35XX-H and it’s awesome. But this thing has a bigger screen and I think I need it just so I can see it better. Lots of us retro people are getting older now and our sight isn’t the same.
You had us in first half, not gonna lie.
If we learned anything in the last couple weeks, it's that half an inch could change the world.
@@vedranlucev1837 in a year or two TechDweeb won’t be able to read those 3.5” screens :/
Yo, just wanted to say that your story with your uncle was wholesome my dude. It’s the little things that you do for your family that count. Subscribed!
Thanks buddy!
Sunday morning TechDweeb with my Sunday morning bowl of cereal. This is the life.
"its a peaceful life"
I appreciate how you look at the device from different points of view, and you make it a lot of fun to watch! Thanks for making these, Tech Dweeb
Some of us are tired of having a handheld 2 inches from our eyes just to see the games, this is the Zazzy handheld for us 😋 My TrimUI finally has got some real competition, and this one has a better OS IMHO. Awesome review as always Mr. Dweeb!
I'm 40 and the RP4P is still perfect, loll... I also wear glasses because I'm nearsighted and take my glasses off to play
I love my g cloud for that reason
Dweeb, you're on the cusp of needing a larger screen as well. Early 40's is when most people's eyesight worsens to the point of needing reading glasses.
Just another check point in the game of life.
Keep up the fantastic work!
Yeah, I was so pleased when the Powkiddy X55 came out because the screen is really big, obviously at the expense of AHEM... pocketability. When you reach over 50, it gets even worse, your eyeballs actually shrivel up so bad your sight becomes wrinkly, and that makes it harder to see the screen properly. It makes it look like you have a filter turned on. Bigger screens compensate for this though
The blue one is beautiful. The stacked shoulder buttons make it worthwhile. Once you go stacked shoulder buttons you don't EVER want to go back to in line shoulder buttons.
I prefer inline shoulders & triggers 😳
Love this! I appreciate the approach toward this one. Seen a lot of "It's just another X chipset!" but it's like, guys, remember, a lot of people watching this are researching their first handheld. Personally, it's my first, and after a lot of research I bit the bullet and went with the 40XX-H. TrimUi was a close second, but this seemed like a more reliable device, with more "solid" features and screensize and such. Maybe not as flashy, but reliable.
Looks great and i ordered one last week.. 4" screen and 4:3 ratio is killer, i'm only interested in arcade/neo geo/retro games up to snes/md possibly PS1 and Dreamcast so can't wait to get it. Have the RG35XX and the 3.5" screen is just too small for my aging eyes.. hope Anbernic carry on this trend and produce a 4.5" or even a 5" screen in 4:3.. i'll buy those without hesitation too.
Finally a review about this device where the reviewer doesn't complain the whole time. So refreshing
So.. You just want confirmation bias rather than critique? Odd.
@AkaiSuzume of course i like critique, but they're not complaining about the features and performance, instead they're all bitching that there are too many new releases. But that's a stupid argument since this one is a unique form factor with its 4 inch screen.
What's there not to complain? 🤷♂️
@@Kevin-SchmevinI understand what you’re saying brother.
That's why I like you so much! It's so much better to celebrate more options than to complain for the lack of it. Thank you!
I want to thank Mr TechDweeb for his cargo pants advice. I've been wearing jeans as my trouser-choice for my entire adult life. I think I wore cargo pants once when I was a teen. But we didn't have handheld devices back then (I'm both old and live in a backward and upside down part of the planet), or smart phones. Or cell phones. Or anything that I needed the other four huge pockets for after I'd put my wallet in the first one and keys in the second.
Well, some lifetime habits need to be thoroughly reassessed and if necessary, overhauled. I took note of TechDweeb's life-hack, and I got me some cargo pants, and now I can stow, then later whip out my R36S in any of those places and situations where it is needed, like at the shopping checkout, pumping petrol, or even some of the long quiet stretches of driving we have out here in this very backward, rural part of the world I live in.
So big thanks to him, and cargo-pants review channel coming when?
Welcome to the cult of cargo!
Jesus, how much petrol are you pumping where you could get a quick retro session in? 🤯🤯
If you really love jeans, I hear lore or JNCO jeans, though I'm team cargo.
My go to cargo pants, shorts are wrangler. You can get 100% cotton. Occasionally get deals. Just solid pants that don't break the bank, but aren't so cheap that they're waste.
I'm definitely keeping an eye out for the the upcoming lttstore cargo pants. Those are going to be overkill, probably.
Hiking variants can be great for hotter climates and quick drying. Often a lighter weight soft pant. There are the convertibles that you can zip off the bottom to be shorts.
My all time favourite stopped being made ages ago. I need to take them to a tailor/seamstress willing to do that level of detail and source that soft awesome material. They had the drawing bottom fit, snaps down the sides (though not full tear away), piping details and they were very comfy (can be called parachute pants, not just cargo).
@@pureheroin9902 The beauty of save states is that you can make incremental progress, and it all adds up. I can squeeze in a full floor of Magic Sword once a week this way.
@@washuai How good are these brands compared to Aliexpress roulette though?
The 4-inch screen looks really great! 😎Love Zazzbiggle!!💞
Thanks for this review. There seems to be over a billion different retro handheld system and it's been hard to decide which one to get. Hence, I'm glad that you said what you said at 0:24. Because, it's hard to know the difference between the billions of different retro consoles out there. The biggle sounds like a great one!
Glad you found it helpful. The Zazzbiggle definitely is an awesome choice
Thanks TechDweeb, if it wasn't for this honest review I wouldn't have purchased this handheld. Can't wait to have it come in the mail.
I believe the closet doors can be adjusted so the handles line up, just in case that sort if thing distracts you. Heh.
On a side note, most console manufacturers are also game creators or at the very least, work with game creators. So console manufacturing is only part (albeit a large part maybe) of their revenue.
For the retro handheld emulator market, the console manufacturers are only making and selling retro handhelds and they likely dont have the kind of capital needed to take breaks in between. They need their manufacturing facilities running to keep income flowing in. I think this is one of the main reasons Anbernic is creating new consoles all the time.
Maybe.
Here’s hoping for a 5-inch 4:3 device from Anbernic next year!
Oooh yes!
I came to a similar conclusion. I wasn’t going to review this but then I learned we’ve all been told a lie… size really does matter! Great Review
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Yeah, I have all the Anbernic XX like models and bought the 28xx.
Before it shipped I thought "why am I getting this, the 35xx H is the same but better" ... ... ...
I was *WRONG!* I love the form factor. I'm currently liking it more than the XXSP even.
Like others have said, I appreciate you giving this a proper review for those of us who don’t have tons of devices already.
The Trimui smart pro comparing to this pretty similarly just being bigger makes it way more compelling these days. Because it can be had for like 60 bucks. This device being smaller and costing over twice as much makes it a pretty hard sell.
It also has a stronger chip. Quite a bargain. But aren't these priced about the same?
@@DQ333 The original retail was about the same sure. But do a search for Trimui Smart Pro these days and you'll find a good amount of 55 dollar listings.
TrimUI Smart Pro is $15-20 cheaper on a good sale (which is pretty frequent). Just got mine for ~$50 without a game card.
I love your naming scheme. Anbernic could learn a thing or two
You are actually very good at this reviewing stuff. Thank you for bringing this one to my attention. When I feel like graduating from my RG353m, this one might be the next one to go for! ❤
My pleasure :)
I’m really glad you’re given this one some love! To me the 405M is the best emulation device out there right now and it’s for one reason, it’s nice big 4 inch screen! It’s completely unique and if you’re like me and like to have your games look like they used to then this screen is perfect for you. I’m really glad there’s a cheaper option now for people to get in on the big screen fun! Put a CRT shader on it and it’s like having a mini CRT TV in the palm of your hands. No more black borders! ✊🏼😤
I was thrilled when they released the RG40XX H! I'm in the "old eyes can't see tiny screens" category, so the bigger the better. I do tend to like my TrimUI Smart Pro better though, because it has a higher res screen. But you can't beat the RG series devices for available firmwares and choices.
Nice one, TechDweeb! I too thought it was weird that lots of reviewers treated this as more of the same. It's not! It's incremental improvement. Two steps forward one step back a couple times a year is many steps forward after a couple years... And I don't plan on dying soon!
Not to mention how NOT making big changes helps the Custom OS scene so much! I wanna see how far muOS and Knulli can push this chipset. Having a new one release would potentially divide their work load.
I agree. Almost all the other well-known reviewers dismissed this in unison as 'more of the same'. One could say the same about them. But this screen and shape obviously makes it a better option than the 35XXH and great for anyone who didn't get sucked in by the obvious hyperbole over the 35XXH by some reviewers
We really need to quit using superlatives like "flawless" when talking about PS1 performance on chips like the h700.
PS1 on the h700 runs... okay. But the way it runs at full speed is with threaded video, which is one of those retroarch settings that is not recommended unless it's the only way to get things running smoothly because it introduces a bunch of input lag.
Turn that off, start turning on features like hard GPU sync and especially run ahead to combat input latency, and a lot of PS1 will start running pretty rough.
Maybe that's a compromise you are willing to make, and if so, that's fine. But by definition, the fact that you have to make that compromise means it's not "flawless," so we really shouldn't be describing it as such.
Basically Trimui Smart Pro with 4:3 aspect ratio screen.
Kinda however 16:9 isn't a Retro Resolution.
@@Pridetoons 16:9 is great for playing PSP, but if you don't care about PSP or GBA, get this instead TriMui
Yeah pretty much
@@Pridetoons The reason I opted for a 5.5" 16:9 device(Powkiddy X55), even though I mostly care about 4:3 content, is the OS and games folders look really nice and you can actually see the names of the games because of the wider screen, the box art/screenshots look better, the wider device is more comfortable to hold, and the size of the 4:3 content is about 4". It is also a 720p screen, so better resolution for my old eyes, although 480p 4:3 content does not integer scale. If it is 240, then it is a perfect 3x. I also thought I might want to try some of the newer systems like PSP for 16:9 content, or GBA looks pretty good, and I can go TATE mode on arcade stuff and it looks great.
Marvelous, now I can't wait for the next Anbernic, the Anbernic Bamboozle...
I just got my hands on the Trim UI Smart Pro and I've been playing on it for about a week, my pants tend to have deep pockets so I've had no issue bringing in the TSP anywhere, that being said I did have to upgrade to custom firmware on the TSP to get the performance I wanted out of the device. I personally really love the bigger screen and wider feel as it honestly feels like a premium device, I do plan on upgrading to the RG Cube eventually but I'll keep the RG40XX in mind if I ever need a more compact version of my TSP.
Fun review. I have not had a hand held since PSP and GBA SP. Just ordered this one. Especially wanting to play some old Atari, Nes , SNES and GBA.
I'm 80% convinced to get one but the left analog stick being on the bottom is a negative for me. I know for most other people, that's the preferred location. It's amazing how such small things can have a huge impact on the enjoyment of a device.
I'm indifferent to the analog stick placement. I prefer the top, but I usually instantly forget to be annoyed once I start using it. I can make do with either location just fine.
Great review! Also, what a great nephew to your uncle!!
I decided to finally get a retro handheld for myself. I decided on this one for a few reasons and you hit on it just right. The screen size is very nice. But the bigger want of mine was for a system with the stacked triggers. The linear triggers are great for pockets. But I'm too old and set in my ways of using the stacked triggers. This one scratches that itch without getting crazy sized
Well said!
Great video! I watched it after ordering my RG40XX H. I love my existing RG35XX. I am looking forward to RG40XX H layout!
You’ve convinced me. Next handheld I buy (not sure when) will have to be a 4” screen size.
I love the 4inch screens! It just the perfect size. I have the 405m but I really like the feel of the plastic on some of these devices too. It reminds of the good old dmg. I just ordered the 40xxh in black and can't wait to play some Snes on it! Cheers. Always enjoy your videos. Cheers! :)
I've been waiting for the Zazzbiggle. I love testing my Portmaster games across multiple Handhelds.I just got REDO, Treasure Hunter Man 2, and Daydreamer: Awakened Edition playable on these Handhelds. 😊
Great video TD! I bought the 35XX H earlier this year, but this 4" screen seems like a sweet spot. Kinda wish I woulda waited now 😜
Now I’m just happy your uncle is gonna get a handheld perfect for him! That’s really awesome 😎
I enjoy watching your videos while making my morning pour-over coffee. And then you went and made your pour-over coffee. And wow, It’s like we were coffee making buds in those few seconds.
Great take and positive approach to this device.
I'll cheers to that!
YES! I guessed the name correctly! I love it every time we get a new device to rename
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Great to see a different take on this, *TD.*
I love my original 2.8" Miyoo Mini but my eyes can inly play certain games.
4" devices _should_ be more common. Way too many 3.5" (4:3 & 3:2) screens out there.
I wonder if a 4:3 5 inch screen would be even more comfortable on the peepers?
So what I got from this review was this: We really need a Miyoo Mini with a 4" screen!
techdweeb getting into that coffee vibe videos😏
Perfect screen size for me. Will try getting this.
I’m counting the days for a device with this exact form factor that can play PS2/GC nicely… one day!
In a world where handheld reviewers are a dime a dozen, TechDweeb stands apart. It's because of the novelty of the dweeb persona and how he sticks to that persona while making the videos entertaining and informative. Also, the cartoon caricature, I love it!
Agreed!
That made me happy to read :)
Everyone bashes on anbernic because of all the options they release but honestly I think it's more about the different preferences people have. Another great video tech dweeb!
Perhaps all Handhelds purchased, should arrive with a free pair of big pocketed pants... and Yeay!!! Uncle Dweeb is getting a cool retro handheld from his favorite nephew. Cool!
Thanks Dweeb! Just ordered one. Glad I waited.
Nice! Hope you love it!
I do love it!
not the handheld we asked for, but the one we *needed* :O
exactly your point is my point, with 53 years old, i love this devices, I had rg35xxh but the screen is to small and with my losing eye site growing biguer, I mean this device must be good for sure
5:30 My boy is so retro, even his door handles are pixelated, complete with low res shadows
TD by any chance have you tried the aeropress for making coffee? I like the original version for my wife and I.
Great video as usual brother.
I haven't but I've heard good things
Yew!!! TechDweeb yous is always ferda fresh
Thank you for your videos
Agree. I had some issues reading text of Castlevania on small screen, and it'll be definetely better on big screen.
In a couple weeks, when Hambernlic releases the 50XX and the 65XX, you'll need ZazzBigGler names. 😂
Second one english speaker retro gaming blogger I understand phonation (nose pronounce) without any issues. First one is Retrogame Corps. You two have the best video image imho. Your is "homy" and "warmer", RGC has "cooler" image. It's just my own feeling sense. Other bloggers have poor lighting and no rhytm in video sequence. I'm russian btw. Always after watching such a video I immediately want to run and buy every gadget you review. Naming theory zazzbizzle, zazzbiggle... - very cool idea, and very funny 😅
Now we need a 5 or 6 inch 4/3 device !!
I'd prefer 5:4 or 3:2.
@@torq21 👆This!
why not the full monty?
I thought I was the only one who liked this! Mine got here yesterday and it's perfect in so many ways. Currently going through Chrono Trigger.
Hey TechDweeb
Retro games and Specialty Coffee ! I think we would get along great ! :)
I'm more AeroPress than pour over, but its all good.
Thanks for another fun video ! :)
With this new naming convention, I'm expecting a vertical and clamshell version next!
I"m holding out for an RG28XXv (Basically the Miyoo Mini competitor). It'll be called the Bittyzazzle.
@@snart Speaking of clamshells… would be interesting if they could make an Android handheld with two landscape screens that reports itself as one portrait for DS emulation.
A clamshell with 4-inch screen would be interesting.
@@Triknor I dont think they will make a whole new console just for DS emulation
Great, I just ordered the previous model based on your recommendation not knowing about this one... Thanks! 😂
Love the great review videos, you have the best job getting all these cool devices to test. On a side note where did you get that cool coffee grinder ??
This is why we need you right now. This is your time to shine buddy. Now more than ever personal entertainment will become more valuable. Because people won't have a chance to be alone. Let alone off the grid.. Also energy on the whole... Will be hard to come by to say the least. Larger batteries will be harder to charge.(I recommend reviewing solid state batteries soon. 😊 Maybe you could do a video about a fallout for situation where you had to live in a vault and play retro gamehelds? I have no affiliation with any of those companies but it seems like a good investment) People in America will be limited to personal devices like this eventually. You doing God's work here TechMyMan. I'm totally here for this whole channel you got going. My Legion 5 white 3070 laptop and My Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 remind me of the same white color design wonders of technology that you got going on right there. I love the aesthetic I love your low tech approach but you're high-tech attention to detail and production value. Thank you for what you're doing. Please don't stop creating this content. You are a force of good my brother.
When prepping meets the gaming community.
That’s honestly how I’m feeling right now. I just bought a 1440p gaming rig setup and I’m also looking at my options for a RAID backup solution in the dozens of TBs because I want to archive as much as possible before we can’t own anything and others can rewrite all my stories and gameplay.
Screw. That. I’m taking matters into my own hands.
They did a review not too long ago with a 4tb gaming device. That's enough to last several lifetimes 😂
@@jeanrushmer8192 I think the real star of the show in this review is the screen, not the storage. The Ambernic is upgradable to 2 terabytes. One lifetime's good enough for me.
Actually I DO have a video planned where I talk about 'doomsday prep for gamers". Stay tuned!
I don’t even want this thing. Just watching because you made the video.
Appreciated!
Can the zazz biggie play FFX or Okage on ps2?
the specs are the most important part. please leave it up long enough that its not hard to pause. love the vids btw.
Get your pause finger ready!
Did eye spy a loonie @ 5:32 ? YAY TechDweeb is a Canuck! Greetings from the West Coast of Canada!!
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Your output is so great, I'm just catching up!! 😅 I was going to skip this one but I might just pick one up now that General Dweeb officially named it, I can give the Zazzbiggle some attention!
Thanks for catching up! You should definitely consider not skipping this one. It definitely has a place in the market.
Bruh, your channel is so dope, my wife and I call our OLED Steam Decks "Zazzbizzle Extreme"...like Omega Supreme from Transformers?!?!? anybody?? ...anyway, your content is the best, rock on
Haha I love that!
4in screens are a game changer. I'm actually looking forward to see if they do a vertical 40x x with no analog sticks
I can get behind that!
Off topic, but anyone that is proficient in making a pour over coffee is hardly a dweeb in my book. 😊
I've got the black version on order
This is an improvement to the 3 or 3.5 inch screen but to call it huge or massive is stretching it. Hope they make it in 5 inch screen. Thanks for the video man❤.
Man... I spent about a year watching videos before deciding to buy a Zazzbizzle. I'm mostly happy with it, but being an older dude with worsening "reading" vision makes it almost impossible to game on without using reading glasses. I realize this extra half-inch makes the screen about 30% bigger than on the Zazzbizzle, but not sure if that's even enough to make a difference for me. Still feel tempted though.
Damn you, TechDweeb.
Zazzbizzle has the advantage of being more pocket friendly. And also a more solid construction. Both are great!
Ooooooh loved the coffee break ☕️
Throwing a little Julian Melnik energy into the RUclipsr stew. Or maybe John Darko? Maybe it's not the most original, but I always appreciate coffee snob b-roll.
Loved the review and the coffee interlude. Nice ASMR!
Yeah, If I finally settle on a retro handheld, it will be 4.0 inch or larger for sure. I can't use small screen handhelds for long anymore. even back in the day, I used my gba sp with that magnifier accessory lol.
just bought a zazzbiggle for the biggler screen!! Love my bizzazzle, but don't love holding on to it... can't wait to enjoy holding & seeing my favorite games 😎
Finally my dream PS1 Handheld has finally appeared!!! 😌
RG353P existed and still exist.
Awsome coffe! We need a collab with Anbernic, the Zazzbiggle in orange with black buttons and your theme 🥰.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Out of all reviewers you are the best!
How does this compare to the Trimui smart? Is the HDMI out enough to make this the better choice?
I agree that bigger screen is good. I've been using an RG35XX for a while now and I love it, but I have to admit that I find I enjoy playing games designed for handhelds (Gameboy, GB Color, Advance) often a lot more than I enjoy playing PS1 RPGs. This is because I really want to see all those beautiful prerendered backgrounds in all their glory and not on such a tiny screen. It's fun but I'm definitely going to get a larger screen on my next device.
there are few youtubers i actually get excited to see have their subscriber count grow lol im glad to see yours going up, your content is great, you leave the crap of the world out ... like politics..... so thank you and keep it up, i never have to worry about being preached to in your videos unless its a nerd topic lol, i found the rg405v from you, its like the steam deck little brother i always wanted lol
Thanks buddy! Vote for TechDweeb! I'll paint the town orange!
@@TechDweeb lol i had an orange room for like 6 years when i lived in a multi batchelor pad lol
I hope it has a better chipset, better resolution and a 6 face button layout for fighting games and beat 'em ups.
Thanks buddy, ordered mine and if it works how I like, It will be bought again as gifts
The only thing that was missing in this vid was wetting the filter before putting the coffee in :D great stuff man
People forget that we all grew up with different Styles of handhelds. People who grew up with the Gameboy and color probably like the Original shape of the RG35xx and xx+. I grew up with the SP and DS so I like a good clam shell like the RG35xxSP. Also, I've had several friends not like how small the screen is so making a bigger one that's still close is nice.
Anbernic is good and bad for how many versions of the same console they release, but form factor can be a complete turnoff if you don't like the 1 style most manufacturers would do. Then they lose sales. However, since they make them in multiple styles they reach a much wider audience. The only downside to the customer I can think of is having too many choices. That's just true for handhelds now anyway and this way the customer only has to think about the form factor instead of if it's powerful enough and the form factor you like.
Nice one, but to differentiate more from the zazzbizzle they should have taken, in addition to the RGB sticks, also the d-pad from the... Zazzcube, I guess?
Wulff Den: more of the same...
Tech Dweeb: NOT more of the same!
Who do I believe!? mom I'm scared!
There, there. It's alright, you're safe here.
It is more of the same, but if it hits the sweet spot for you, it's not. Makes perfect sense.
It's more of the same, except the parts that are different.
I hopped from RG35XX H to RG556 and damn, I don't think I could look back now due to the beautiful screen
Yo dude... Right on with the uncle story! I found this wonderful SBC hobby in March '24, but found emulation in 1995 over dial-up (Nesticle and Genecyst FTW). I'm old af and yea, the eyes are going. So much so that I prefer horizontal handhelds mainly due to having bifocals. Until now, the systems with analog sticks and horizontal have been 3.5 screens, usually with slightly washed-out Anbernics. The RG353M with ArkOS is my daily driver rn, for example
This bespectacled head of mine awaits the deliver of a black Zazzbiggle with bated breath. It's gonna be my PSX, N64 and DC haven, synced to the RG353M for fun. Wooooha get off my lawn
Zazzbiggle: Goes great with your bifocals!
I just want one with a bright enough display to make using it in sunlight a bit more tolerable. For my hammock time
I'm 95% ready to buy one now!
My Zazzbizzle stopped charging today so I took that as a sign to order the Zazzbiggle 😂