I'm 54. I think its unfortunate that we live in an age where people are not amazed that they can fit entire platform libraries - sum total costs probably in the 100s of million if you fully tally up - in a sub 100 handheld that can go anywhere and is pocketable - or at least backpack chuckable. What a time to be alive. I show my kids this stuff and they are not really interested. Thanks Mr Phawx. Appreciate the time.
There’s just devices that are much better, it is very impressive on its own merits but compared to many others it’s not that good. Like a high school football star vs a hall of famer, the kids good but a legends a legend.
It really blows my mind the amount of data you can store on these types of devices. If I had one of these back in the day I'd be one of the most popular kids in school. Showing off your recent catches on Pokémon Blue on the Game Boy was cool and all, but imagine having ALL the Pokémon games with you, and then some, at all times, and no need to lug your cartridges around getting lost, stolen, damaged, or asked to be borrowed but never being returned.
@@Cyko..I loaned my gba and pokemon ruby to my cousins friend in exchange for him lending me MGS2 on ps2. I gave it back to him 2 weeks later but never got my gba back.😢
@@Codename_aether I think you misunderstand my point. Its not tied specifically to this device - once could say that as you have a choice - the state of play is even more astounding. Its a shame people no longer know or can recognise what they have :(
In the 90s, I could not even imagine that in the future there would be handheld portable devices that would accommodate tens of thousands of games and emulate dozens of gaming devices of the past
Get one. You won't regret it. I got a ton of handhelds. My rgb30 is now my daily carry next to my loki max. The screen makes you want to play older games all over again.
I ended up going with the Powkiddy x28 instead. I managed to get it for $103 by combining a seller coupon with the sale (and saved $40-something). Price-per-performance, it was just an unbeatable deal.
Everything feels cheap but the screen and feel/shape in hand is awesome. In my mind’s eye I’d rather use an Anber RG353m but in my reptilian brain steam I reach for the RGB30.
This is the "WE HAVE ANALOGUE POCKET AT HOME" device. You'll never get an Analogue Pocket, but you can experience the joys of 1:1 screen that Analogue offers for cheaper, and can play around the same amount of consoles, not 1:1 CPU CLONING manner, but good enough for the average player.
@@Cyko..he's well within the loose parameters of the meme, I'd say too close, since unlike many meme, it actually does the function. You're missing the point, since it's about the screen and what emulation it excels at, not the form factor.
@@Cyko.. You're not really familiar with that meme then. It's fine, as for form factor; both are handhelds with buttons, a screen, portable, rectangular, play old games. It's like when people say "It's Like Comparing Apples To Oranges". Outside of one being a citrus and the other being part of the Rose family, yeah how is that for a mindfuck, they're round tree born fruits with a skin that a lot of people remove before eating. An orange peel isn't actually that bad when eaten. Now Apples and Potatoes, that's a better non-similar thing. Anyways, I'm familiar with it in the Gunsphere, where you'll see an AK 47, then the AK 47 at home would be a 9mm with like a silly pseudo carbine conversion kit on it. 9mm is not what an AK shoots, 7.62 x 39 is. 9mm is a handgun round, the other is a rifle round. So quite different.
I purchased the Purple Edition PowKiddy B30, it's looks so neat and cool! I actually chose to get the B30 while waiting on the release of the Trimui Smart Brick.
I’m a big fan of powkiddy, some people will say I’m crazy,….build quality, this and that…but after RGB20s, I’m excited to receive my RGB30… Playing PS1, pico8, GBA, GBC, NDS and also N64 and PSP is just amazing. The screen is way better then the others with the same price… Let’s play Thanks
Not a single word on Pico-8 in an RGB30 review? Or did I just miss it? Nonetheless, the review was very nice on a hardware perspective (as always with The Phawx).
I think the reason why this device was so well received by many reviewers is that reviewers have many other "generic" products. Reviewers who are tired of "generic" products that do everything not bad tend to appreciate unique "specialized" machines that perform one purpose well (but not all good). So if you're reading this and you're looking for a "generic" product that does everything not bad, please be clear that this product may not be suitable for your use!
I got one, but need a little help. I love playing SNES on it at 8:7 screen ratio. I go to settings and save current configuration in Retroarch, but when I restart the system the screen ratio has reset to a smaller picture. What am I doing wrong? Any help much appreciated.
That's odd I still had a bunch of the numbered roms on mine. Mostly in the GBA and DS menus. It doesnt take much to remove the numbers though, pop the card in your PC and you can have them all cleaned up in 15 minutes.
@ThePhawx It's a bit short notice, but would you make a short video about your picks to gift someone a handheld? Steam deck is just too expensive, but there are many handhelds for emulation in a reasonable price range. The problem is, that there is also so much trash in that field. You know what's good and what not, short video gift guide? please?
Does this charge properly with a standard USB-C PD charger, using a standard USB-C to USB-C cable? I've been so disappointed with the Ambernic devices only working with the bundled USB A to C cables...
.... H E L P .... I Updated The System Using RETRO CAME CORPS Guide And Now All Games Have No Sound . Even The Games I'd Been Playing That Previously Had Sound Now Have No Sound At All
Dude you keep referring to this as an anbernic device... It isnt. Its from powkiddy. " Typical anbernic design, inline shoulder buttons..." " Like the 405M, another Anbernic device..."
Steam Deck is KING for retro game emulation, these devices are ideal for those who want a basic/limited emulation experience within a low budget. It's good now there are so many options, Steam Deck is up there tho for emulation and with recent price drops on LCD models and also recent release of the OLED deck it's a fantastic investment!👍
physical buttons? same reason why they buy a gaming console and not a pc? dedicated device? Price? easy to use? you can add a usb joystick to a cellphone and have like a 400g device or use than is less than 200g, nostalgia? no having your game interrupted for a phone call? i don't know man is not that hard. dedicated software? i have have a g9 plus+ ryzer kishy add i would really exchange for something like that but here in argentina you pay alot to taxes and it was more cheaper that.
It’s really not that hard to think of reasons. But just in case you are serious. Not for you doesn’t mean not for anyone. The most straightforward reason I can see people wanting this is because…. They don’t want games on their phone. I could give you others if you need.
For me it's mainly about the buttons. Especially the triggers. Also not having to set up my phone every time in a controller that costs more than this (like the kishi) every I want to play something, and not have my phone battery eaten by games. Edit: to be fair I was unaware this thing is 90 usd
I'm 54. I think its unfortunate that we live in an age where people are not amazed that they can fit entire platform libraries - sum total costs probably in the 100s of million if you fully tally up - in a sub 100 handheld that can go anywhere and is pocketable - or at least backpack chuckable. What a time to be alive. I show my kids this stuff and they are not really interested.
Thanks Mr Phawx. Appreciate the time.
There’s just devices that are much better, it is very impressive on its own merits but compared to many others it’s not that good. Like a high school football star vs a hall of famer, the kids good but a legends a legend.
It really blows my mind the amount of data you can store on these types of devices. If I had one of these back in the day I'd be one of the most popular kids in school. Showing off your recent catches on Pokémon Blue on the Game Boy was cool and all, but imagine having ALL the Pokémon games with you, and then some, at all times, and no need to lug your cartridges around getting lost, stolen, damaged, or asked to be borrowed but never being returned.
@@Cyko..I loaned my gba and pokemon ruby to my cousins friend in exchange for him lending me MGS2 on ps2. I gave it back to him 2 weeks later but never got my gba back.😢
@@Omar_Little That is terrible. Did you buy another GBA?
@@Codename_aether I think you misunderstand my point. Its not tied specifically to this device - once could say that as you have a choice - the state of play is even more astounding.
Its a shame people no longer know or can recognise what they have :(
In the 90s, I could not even imagine that in the future there would be handheld portable devices that would accommodate tens of thousands of games and emulate dozens of gaming devices of the past
The RGB30 is awesome. Pico8 and GB/GBC rule on this. Arcade shmups too which is what I mainly use it for.
Very over priced
Right when I'm considering buying one of these, The Phawx uploads his review.
Just remember it's not ambernic
Get one. You won't regret it. I got a ton of handhelds. My rgb30 is now my daily carry next to my loki max. The screen makes you want to play older games all over again.
I ended up going with the Powkiddy x28 instead. I managed to get it for $103 by combining a seller coupon with the sale (and saved $40-something). Price-per-performance, it was just an unbeatable deal.
crazy that powkiddy made such a good device, the display alone is beautiful
Everything feels cheap but the screen and feel/shape in hand is awesome. In my mind’s eye I’d rather use an Anber RG353m but in my reptilian brain steam I reach for the RGB30.
@@Mister_Phafanapolis it definitely deserves a higher quality shell
This is the "WE HAVE ANALOGUE POCKET AT HOME" device. You'll never get an Analogue Pocket, but you can experience the joys of 1:1 screen that Analogue offers for cheaper, and can play around the same amount of consoles, not 1:1 CPU CLONING manner, but good enough for the average player.
The Analogue Pocket is a vertical handheld. This is a horizontal handheld.
@@Cyko..he's well within the loose parameters of the meme, I'd say too close, since unlike many meme, it actually does the function. You're missing the point, since it's about the screen and what emulation it excels at, not the form factor.
@@Cyko.. Was referencing the use of a Square display which was the Analogue's big gimmick outside of the dual FPGA processors.
@@bipbop3121 Should we go on as to what else has a square screen? To me, it IS the form factor, otherwise it's not as funny.
@@Cyko.. You're not really familiar with that meme then. It's fine, as for form factor; both are handhelds with buttons, a screen, portable, rectangular, play old games. It's like when people say "It's Like Comparing Apples To Oranges". Outside of one being a citrus and the other being part of the Rose family, yeah how is that for a mindfuck, they're round tree born fruits with a skin that a lot of people remove before eating. An orange peel isn't actually that bad when eaten. Now Apples and Potatoes, that's a better non-similar thing. Anyways, I'm familiar with it in the Gunsphere, where you'll see an AK 47, then the AK 47 at home would be a 9mm with like a silly pseudo carbine conversion kit on it. 9mm is not what an AK shoots, 7.62 x 39 is. 9mm is a handgun round, the other is a rifle round. So quite different.
I have one. I really like it! Fantastic system for Pico8, GB/GBC.
Bought it for GBC and arcade and not disappointed at all, works great and great size.
Pico 8 is amazing on this as well as tate shooters.
which should officially be called tater shooters 🤣
I purchased the Purple Edition PowKiddy B30, it's looks so neat and cool! I actually chose to get the B30 while waiting on the release of the Trimui Smart Brick.
Looked like the only one not sold out. I want green, though not one of the best greens
@@bipbop3121 Green looks nice too. I'd say go for it!
I’m a big fan of powkiddy, some people will say I’m crazy,….build quality, this and that…but after RGB20s, I’m excited to receive my RGB30…
Playing PS1, pico8, GBA, GBC, NDS and also N64 and PSP is just amazing.
The screen is way better then the others with the same price…
Let’s play
Thanks
Bro got Digital Circus playing in the background!😂
This Handheld is so good I'm considering on buying a Red and a Yellow one too. 😊
But did you see the green? I have a blue one now and I seen that green one and now have to buy it.
@@ExiledRetroScratch that, I might buy 4!!!🤣
Not a single word on Pico-8 in an RGB30 review? Or did I just miss it?
Nonetheless, the review was very nice on a hardware perspective (as always with The Phawx).
why does one speaker have a red transparent plastic sheet attached and the other does not? that thing looks like it should be removed
agree. there's even a pulling tab on it.
I think the reason why this device was so well received by many reviewers is that reviewers have many other "generic" products.
Reviewers who are tired of "generic" products that do everything not bad tend to appreciate unique "specialized" machines that perform one purpose well (but not all good).
So if you're reading this and you're looking for a "generic" product that does everything not bad, please be clear that this product may not be suitable for your use!
I got one, but need a little help. I love playing SNES on it at 8:7 screen ratio. I go to settings and save current configuration in Retroarch, but when I restart the system the screen ratio has reset to a smaller picture. What am I doing wrong? Any help much appreciated.
I noticed you changed the Stock Theme on the Device, Which one did you use?
"Es-Theme-Epicmax-Cody," one of the built in ones.
it doesn't have other built in ones just the stock theme, you have to side-load themes on this device@@TheRealAlpha2
What's your opinion vs the R36S console ? Thanks in advance
haha I loved your test
That's odd I still had a bunch of the numbered roms on mine. Mostly in the GBA and DS menus. It doesnt take much to remove the numbers though, pop the card in your PC and you can have them all cleaned up in 15 minutes.
What if you don't have a PC? Then what?
@@Cyko.. Get a PC
@@iaincowell9747 Good idea. I never thought about that. Thanks for the suggestion.
@ThePhawx It's a bit short notice, but would you make a short video about your picks to gift someone a handheld?
Steam deck is just too expensive, but there are many handhelds for emulation in a reasonable price range.
The problem is, that there is also so much trash in that field.
You know what's good and what not, short video gift guide? please?
Does this charge properly with a standard USB-C PD charger, using a standard USB-C to USB-C cable? I've been so disappointed with the Ambernic devices only working with the bundled USB A to C cables...
No, still needs an old 5w 1.5A charger with the USB-A on the end
What Megaman game are you playing at the beginning
Great device> Just need an updated SoC and more ram. 1gb is just ain't enough.
.... H E L P .... I Updated The System Using RETRO CAME CORPS Guide And Now All Games Have No Sound . Even The Games I'd Been Playing That Previously Had Sound Now Have No Sound At All
it just annoying to see your channel have fewer subs compared to that new retro channel as you have far better detailed review on everything
If they made the screen a little bigger, and a little more powerful it could be a great 3DS emulator.
Looks like 2DS
Dude you keep referring to this as an anbernic device... It isnt. Its from powkiddy.
" Typical anbernic design, inline shoulder buttons..."
" Like the 405M, another Anbernic device..."
🤓🤓🤓
To me they're all the same corp
@@AlexRubio to me all you Latinos look the same but I still try to use your name. What's your point?
@@jamesyu5212 they don't you do know Latino means those who speak Spanish or Latin languages? Use a better description if you want to come at me
@@jamesyu5212 you can can speak Spanish or another Latin language and you'll be a true Latino brother
Steam Deck is KING for retro game emulation, these devices are ideal for those who want a basic/limited emulation experience within a low budget. It's good now there are so many options, Steam Deck is up there tho for emulation and with recent price drops on LCD models and also recent release of the OLED deck it's a fantastic investment!👍
Holy crap man, slow your speech down and pause. You just spoke a run on sentence. Otherwise great review.
No idea why people buy these devices when everyone has a phone that can do the same and better.
It eats battery life and phone doesn't have physical button by default.
physical buttons? same reason why they buy a gaming console and not a pc? dedicated device? Price? easy to use? you can add a usb joystick to a cellphone and have like a 400g device or use than is less than 200g, nostalgia? no having your game interrupted for a phone call? i don't know man is not that hard. dedicated software? i have have a g9 plus+ ryzer kishy add i would really exchange for something like that but here in argentina you pay alot to taxes and it was more cheaper that.
It is good to have something built to play games. Rather than a general purpose device that isn't built with these kinds of games in mind
It’s really not that hard to think of reasons. But just in case you are serious. Not for you doesn’t mean not for anyone. The most straightforward reason I can see people wanting this is because…. They don’t want games on their phone. I could give you others if you need.
For me it's mainly about the buttons. Especially the triggers. Also not having to set up my phone every time in a controller that costs more than this (like the kishi) every I want to play something, and not have my phone battery eaten by games.
Edit: to be fair I was unaware this thing is 90 usd