The thing that gets me about Anbernic devices is that they still don't properly support USB-PD, which honestly shouldn't even be legal in 2024. Needing to worry about having a dumb low-powered charger around to get it to work is just something I'm not willing to deal with when every other device I own can be plugged into any charger I own.
Yes! This is absolutely unacceptable and the devices should be banned for this! The cheapest Amazon fake crap can do that! Every review should shit on them!
@@ekoms108 No the problem seems to be higher charger outputs seems to fry anbernic devices, so its more from a fragility viewpoint. They don't need to charge super fast they just need to be able to handle modern phone chargers properly.
I agree with this, I have one white cord that I personally know is a 5 V cord. I use that plugged into my computer to charge these devices. But it is incredibly annoying that I can’t just use whatever USB-C cord that I have nearby. That’s the whole point of USB-C.
Personally I'll be waiting for a 4" SP style model with a better chipset. I already have a RG35XX Plus and a steam deck so i'm in no hurry to grab the latest thing, I also have no use for the thumbstick, I guess they added it for the few N64 games it is able to run properly.
Just got mine 2 days ago and guys….dont even think about it, just get it. This thing is AMAZING, so smooth, feels great in the hand, button layout is beautiful, good finish, nice weight/quality feel, great battery, screen is beautiful and you can hook it to a monitor. It really is like a jail broken Gameboy Color on STEROIDS with the screen we all wanted from the start. Absolutely thrilled about it
I have to disagree with the joystick take, im glad they have one on a device like this for arcade, n64, psp and dreamcast sure its not going to play the whole library but it can run enough to justify it and for dual sticks they already make the 405v.
the shoryuken portion of the video seems like its user error, just watching your inputs. SF2 is pretty strict on its inputs and even I have trouble reliably doing shoryukens in it.
for N64 I dont see the problem with lack of 2nd joystick, if you can map: a,b,x,y should be mapped to the C buttons and A+B can go to the spare R and L buttons.
kinda wished you'd have both the device playing the same thing when you answered about comparing it. just to make the differences more clear but still a good video. Thanks!!
The AYANEO Pocket EVO and the AYANEO DMG are the last android handheld devices for me. I started buying handheld devices looking for the ultimate one, and I think I found them. I still love my Odin 2 Max but the 24GB of RAM the OLED screen and bigger joysticks got me like yes please.
Thought the same but I'm finding myself using android less for the price. I'm waiting for a strix point handheld. My odin 2 pro, powkiddy v10 and maybe this anbernic will be my last. 😂
I have been collecting these devices since 2019s PocketGo and have finally found that one perfect device the RG-28XX. I also play my RG-CUBE for the PS2/GameCube games but nothing will ever come close to the 28 for me. One of the smallest handhelds with outstanding battery life and powerful enough to play N64, Dreamcast & PSP flawlessly. They made the buttons a little closer together to allow them to also act as a secondary digital pad for the first person shooters such as the many Quake mod ports included. I currently own 4 RG-28XX devices all a different color 😂
Hey NerdNest, I love how you answered the question about if this is the one based on your emulation interests as well as the ergonomics. Thank you for the recommendations. I would be very interested in learning the best device for each era of emulation. There are so many devices nowdays it's hard to choose, and a lot of them are even though all retro systems are not. What would you recommend for someone who is more interested in PS1/PS2 emulation? What about other types of emulation? Maybe an idea for a future video.
Love the video! For what it’s worth, I subscribed for this kind of content. Lol. Looking at your channel, I’ll be hanging around for a lot more. Cheers!
A soda can, a deck of cards and a smartphone should be of help for those who don't already have a retro handheld. Personally, I have an older RG351V to sell to make way for this bigger screen device in virtually the same footprint. Strange how that model had the best D-Pad IMO and Russ said this RG40XXV is the best. The RG40XXH supposedly has a crappy D-Pad? You would think they would be the same.
@@NerdNest lol it was funny because everything you compared it to I don't have ..I have no idea how big that iPhone is . And while I have an idea how big an NES cart is it's been decades since holding one .. same could be said for the GBA advance. 😅
Thank you so much for answering my question. And for all the extra information. It is going to be a pass for me. I was hoping for a 720p screen. I got the rg35xx Plus, so it is not much of an upgrade for me
I still say this is not the one. The joystick could be better and I think with other devices having better sticks out there that Ambernic will fall in some time down the line. I'm always on the fence between horizontal and vertical but I think vertical is the way... Just not there yet.
Would be very interested in knowing how the streetfighter test compares with the rg35xxsp *for you*. I couldn’t get even the fireballs to land super reliably on the sp and I love SF2 :)
The AYANEO Pocket EVO and the AYANEO DMG are the last android handheld devices for me. I started buying handheld devices looking for the ultimate one, and I think I found them. I still love my Odin 2 but the OLED screen and bigger joysticks got me like yes please.
I think 1 joystick is fine with a device like that, for n64, ps1 and dreamcast it will work for like 90% of the games just fine. I just wish they had a flush joystick with the full range of movement.
You did not get your math right with screen size calculation. a 4 inch screen is actually 30% bigger than a 3.5 inch screen. You need to calculate for square inches. 4x4 = 16 3.5x3.5 = 12.25 16/12.24 = 1.306
The 40XXV should have simply been a larger screened 35XX+ with the same colour options and no crap joystick. These hybrids spoil the aesthetic, pocketabilty and the gaming experience.
I love this Handheld The Screen alone for me is why I love it ! , I`m old and my eyes feel better using this device ! lol I also have rg 35xxH which I love but rg 40xxv is The best in my opinion
The white is sexy as hell for a budget device! 4inch makes a huge difference compared to 3.5 to me. I have a 405m and I have been telling anyone who will listen that 4inch is the way to go. It makes 4:3 stuff look amazing but is still big enough for psp to look good on it as well.
They come with games, I wish that they didn’t. It’s better to provide your own arms anyway, as the ROMs that come with it, aren’t usually from good sets.
It's still work with the joystick broke😊 and does it work without a battery I mean if I remove it I can always plug it in with the USB charger all times
Man, the RG40XXV is *almost* what I am looking for :/ I cant enjoy the Miyoo Mini+ and prefer about the size of the OG Gameboy. I wish the XXV would be more like the Analogue Pocket, without a joystick, even L1+R2 for SNES isnt necessary. IMO a vertical handheld should be focus on GB/GBC/NES without any compromise, for SNES/N64/PS1 upwards or those who wanna play *everything* with one device choose a horizontal handheld anyways.
I just ordered this from Anbernic for $60+$10 shipping, they shipped right away. I like the H, I'm getting this V for my son, he likes the all white. The V is advertised with a ultra narrow bezel, is it really? Is it narrower than the H??
Not bad! I think you have a 351V, shoulda compared it to it's spiritual predecessor. :) What I love about it, it's really not much larger than the 351V and I LOVE mine lol. Think I'll pick this lil one up.
@@NerdNest does the games look good ? And is it better than 35XXSP for gba ? And is there any other device which is best for gba in your opinion (which is the best )?
Hey does it have all the nitendo ip games like Zelda mario and Pokémon, because i read that nitendo made tose companies to not include some nitendo ip titles
paid 100 for the version with 16000 games and the analog is a little janky and tried playing buus fury and gave me an error message saying it can't run the full game also having an issue where it’ll start charging and then stop and I have to unplug it and reset just to get it continue charging but then it stops again
Joystick is great for Atari games. But I don't see people running these titles during their reviews. Weird. River Raid would be best pick for the test.
11:43 ... my man, you are playing a Super NES game. That game "The legend of zelda: a link to the past (1991)" is designed for a DPAD hence, of course you are going to have cardinal snapping because the emulator is translating your analog stick signal to digital d-pad inputs (most likely you are using retroarch). With all due respect sir, you are talking bs here. Sorry. Now IF you tried this with Mario 64 or Ocarina of Time, then yes I would take this seriously, but specifically you showcased this issue with a 8 way dpad 16 bit SNES game.
I don’t understand Bill’s obsession with “double x” on these Anbernic devices. Literally every other content creator just says “x, x” and it’s so much easier to say.
Well, I have to be honest. I don’t tend to watch other reviews except for Russ, and Bob. But for me double X just flows better. Perhaps it’s because of my accent.
direct AE store anbernic.aliexpress.com/store/1101412986
official site anbernic.com/products/rg-40xxv
I knew I would PSX/N64 is gonna be awesome on this
whats the difference between Anbernic RG40XXV vs RG353V? thanks
Thanks for answering my comment!! This device is tempting me as the “ultimate” gameboy.
The thing that gets me about Anbernic devices is that they still don't properly support USB-PD, which honestly shouldn't even be legal in 2024. Needing to worry about having a dumb low-powered charger around to get it to work is just something I'm not willing to deal with when every other device I own can be plugged into any charger I own.
agreed, they need to get that fixed ASAP
Yes!
This is absolutely unacceptable and the devices should be banned for this!
The cheapest Amazon fake crap can do that!
Every review should shit on them!
They really don't need a PD controller for a device like this.
@@ekoms108 No the problem seems to be higher charger outputs seems to fry anbernic devices, so its more from a fragility viewpoint. They don't need to charge super fast they just need to be able to handle modern phone chargers properly.
I agree with this, I have one white cord that I personally know is a 5 V cord. I use that plugged into my computer to charge these devices. But it is incredibly annoying that I can’t just use whatever USB-C cord that I have nearby. That’s the whole point of USB-C.
And I forgot to edit the specs on screen at the beginning /sigh.
Its ok well let it slide this time lol.
Must have been in a rush lol! I never understood how mistakes like these can be made when all it takes is to watch over the video before publishing.
@@KyleRugglesat some point you've seen the video so many times, you really can't pick up on these types of mistakes anymore.
The single joystick, 480p resolution and white aesthetic make this feel like the Dreamcast handheld to me.
If Ambernic came out with a version of this without the joystick I would get it in a heartbeat.
Personally I'll be waiting for a 4" SP style model with a better chipset. I already have a RG35XX Plus and a steam deck so i'm in no hurry to grab the latest thing, I also have no use for the thumbstick, I guess they added it for the few N64 games it is able to run properly.
Great video, nice to hear your honest opinion way too many reviewers will nitpick the smallest things.
Thanks for answering my question, I loved the Q&A format for your review. Great work as always.
Just got mine 2 days ago and guys….dont even think about it, just get it. This thing is AMAZING, so smooth, feels great in the hand, button layout is beautiful, good finish, nice weight/quality feel, great battery, screen is beautiful and you can hook it to a monitor. It really is like a jail broken Gameboy Color on STEROIDS with the screen we all wanted from the start. Absolutely thrilled about it
Can't believe I've not seen any of your videos before. Love the non-nonsense and calm style. Really like the interstitial graphics as well.
This checks the boxes for me. Nice design, good controls. The RG-40XXH didn't have either of those.
I'd like to see a 6 face button 1 stick device. Would be so good for N64.
I want an absolute monstrosity that looks like an n64 controller, three prongs and all, with a screen slapped in the middle.
Dude. Thats tight!!! It's GUNNA HAPPEN. 1 year's time.@@bruciekibbutz2947
I have to disagree with the joystick take, im glad they have one on a device like this for arcade, n64, psp and dreamcast sure its not going to play the whole library but it can run enough to justify it and for dual sticks they already make the 405v.
But if you’re gonna have one stick, why not have two? And if you’re going to have one stick for N64, then you should have C buttons.
@@NerdNest Which one do you recommend to play mario64 comfortably?
Honestly I hate emulating N64 games. I prefer to play those on an n64 controller.
Great video. I like the way you review things. I actually prefer this content and your deck “how to” videos to your news content
the shoryuken portion of the video seems like its user error, just watching your inputs. SF2 is pretty strict on its inputs and even I have trouble reliably doing shoryukens in it.
for N64 I dont see the problem with lack of 2nd joystick, if you can map: a,b,x,y should be mapped to the C buttons and A+B can go to the spare R and L buttons.
kinda wished you'd have both the device playing the same thing when you answered about comparing it. just to make the differences more clear but still a good video. Thanks!!
The AYANEO Pocket EVO and the AYANEO DMG are the last android handheld devices for me. I started buying handheld devices looking for the ultimate one, and I think I found them. I still love my Odin 2 Max but the 24GB of RAM the OLED screen and bigger joysticks got me like yes please.
Thought the same but I'm finding myself using android less for the price. I'm waiting for a strix point handheld. My odin 2 pro, powkiddy v10 and maybe this anbernic will be my last. 😂
I have been collecting these devices since 2019s PocketGo and have finally found that one perfect device the RG-28XX. I also play my RG-CUBE for the PS2/GameCube games but nothing will ever come close to the 28 for me. One of the smallest handhelds with outstanding battery life and powerful enough to play N64, Dreamcast & PSP flawlessly. They made the buttons a little closer together to allow them to also act as a secondary digital pad for the first person shooters such as the many Quake mod ports included. I currently own 4 RG-28XX devices all a different color 😂
Great review. I love the retro handheld videos and information. This device looks great. I have the Anbernic rg351v and it works great.
I have an RG351V too.
I will be upgrading my Woody to the Blue model!
I watch a lot of these types of videos and you by far have the most love and respect for your community. I subbed. ❤
Thank you, I Appreciate it!
My man, awesome video. I just ordered this and I'm excited.
Not in the market for a handheld just supporting the channel and seeing your opinion on new tech
You can't test the analog stick snapping with a GBA game, because those games don't have analog controls. Any stick will snap to 8 directions
Just ordered the Blue one with the carrying case. can't wait
Hey NerdNest, I love how you answered the question about if this is the one based on your emulation interests as well as the ergonomics. Thank you for the recommendations.
I would be very interested in learning the best device for each era of emulation. There are so many devices nowdays it's hard to choose, and a lot of them are even though all retro systems are not.
What would you recommend for someone who is more interested in PS1/PS2 emulation? What about other types of emulation? Maybe an idea for a future video.
Love the video! For what it’s worth, I subscribed for this kind of content. Lol. Looking at your channel, I’ll be hanging around for a lot more. Cheers!
they are going to need to upgrade this chipset before id be interested replacing my H, and plus .
Yup. And my idea to get this he debunks a few ways (controls aren't great for N64, device isn't pocketable, etc.)
OMG , that size comparison was hilarious. Why not compare it to a floppy disk? 😅
Or you know what, how about comparing it with a ruler.
Too easy.
A soda can, a deck of cards and a smartphone should be of help for those who don't already have a retro handheld.
Personally, I have an older RG351V to sell to make way for this bigger screen device in virtually the same footprint.
Strange how that model had the best D-Pad IMO and Russ said this RG40XXV is the best.
The RG40XXH supposedly has a crappy D-Pad?
You would think they would be the same.
@@NerdNest lol it was funny because everything you compared it to I don't have ..I have no idea how big that iPhone is . And while I have an idea how big an NES cart is it's been decades since holding one .. same could be said for the GBA advance. 😅
I guess you should have an NES cart on hand in case I make comparisons again.
I would really enjoy this exact model, but instead with 1 nintendo 3ds style joystick.
You missed to mention the RG35XX Plus as an option, which BTW is the one I ordered a few days ago before knowing the RG40XXV existed 😓 (ugh)
16:38 will be using it for arcade mainly since it’s a 8 way joystick
Definitely love this content I love th h because I perfer horizontal then vertical myself.
Thank you so much for answering my question. And for all the extra information. It is going to be a pass for me. I was hoping for a 720p screen.
I got the rg35xx Plus, so it is not much of an upgrade for me
Have you ever been told you look like Michael Ironside?
Great review btw! Dig the content and format. Definitely gonna sub 💪🏼
A few times. Thanks for watching.
I still say this is not the one. The joystick could be better and I think with other devices having better sticks out there that Ambernic will fall in some time down the line. I'm always on the fence between horizontal and vertical but I think vertical is the way... Just not there yet.
He mentioned an OS, I could not find on google, since I don't know how to type the name. Canulli?
Knulli
If you change os to knulli, can you still change thumbstick colours? Or is it stuck on standard?
If you use Knulli, you cannot get a third party cap to put on the stick. It's in the rules, sorry.
Great review! Btw, your voice reminds me of the piggy bank from Toy Story
That’s a new one! He’s also Cliff Clavin from Cheers, and was also in Empire Strikes Back.
Most of the time I get Seth Rogan
Would be very interested in knowing how the streetfighter test compares with the rg35xxsp *for you*.
I couldn’t get even the fireballs to land super reliably on the sp and I love SF2 :)
The AYANEO Pocket EVO and the AYANEO DMG are the last android handheld devices for me. I started buying handheld devices looking for the ultimate one, and I think I found them. I still love my Odin 2 but the OLED screen and bigger joysticks got me like yes please.
I hope they create a device with removable back cover and replaceable battery.
This would be the perfect device for me if:
no joystick
gray version
had a battery lid
longer battery life
had buttons further away from the screen
Great video! Thank you so much!
I think 1 joystick is fine with a device like that, for n64, ps1 and dreamcast it will work for like 90% of the games just fine. I just wish they had a flush joystick with the full range of movement.
You did not get your math right with screen size calculation. a 4 inch screen is actually 30% bigger than a 3.5 inch screen. You need to calculate for square inches.
4x4 = 16
3.5x3.5 = 12.25
16/12.24 = 1.306
What game is it at 3:31 ?
shinobi return of the ninja master
The 40XXV should have simply been a larger screened 35XX+ with the same colour options and no crap joystick. These hybrids spoil the aesthetic, pocketabilty and the gaming experience.
I love this Handheld The Screen alone for me is why I love it ! , I`m old and my eyes feel better using this device ! lol I also have rg 35xxH which I love but rg 40xxv is The best in my opinion
The white is sexy as hell for a budget device! 4inch makes a huge difference compared to 3.5 to me. I have a 405m and I have been telling anyone who will listen that 4inch is the way to go. It makes 4:3 stuff look amazing but is still big enough for psp to look good on it as well.
Ive always been curious if devices like these come preloaded with games or I have to add my own roms when I get it?
They come with games, I wish that they didn’t. It’s better to provide your own arms anyway, as the ROMs that come with it, aren’t usually from good sets.
Under $45 shipped and this device will be worth purchasing
I love this design!
What do I need to play this on my TV?
Which one is better to you? RG35XX PLUS or this one ?
Haven’t used the PLUS. Sorry
does it come with pokemon games already downloaded?
I think the white model looks the best
what's the difference with RG35xx plus
It's still work with the joystick broke😊 and does it work without a battery I mean if I remove it I can always plug it in with the USB charger all times
Man, the RG40XXV is *almost* what I am looking for :/ I cant enjoy the Miyoo Mini+ and prefer about the size of the OG Gameboy. I wish the XXV would be more like the Analogue Pocket, without a joystick, even L1+R2 for SNES isnt necessary. IMO a vertical handheld should be focus on GB/GBC/NES without any compromise, for SNES/N64/PS1 upwards or those who wanna play *everything* with one device choose a horizontal handheld anyways.
Might have to upgrade from the anbernic 351V 🤔 cool video btw 👍🏾
Any rumors on release date?
I just ordered this from Anbernic for $60+$10 shipping, they shipped right away. I like the H, I'm getting this V for my son, he likes the all white. The V is advertised with a ultra narrow bezel, is it really? Is it narrower than the H??
I don’t have the H. So I can’t compare.
@NerdNest can you please do a video on how to install canooly
Not a bad Idea. I'll consider it
Would you post a link for that OS?
knulli.org
@@NerdNest thank you very much!
The amount of times I said “that’s what she said” while watching this video hahaha I know I’m a child! 😂
Does this run arcade and neo geo games well? Can it run dos games?
Not bad!
I think you have a 351V, shoulda compared it to it's spiritual predecessor. :) What I love about it, it's really not much larger than the 351V and I LOVE mine lol. Think I'll pick this lil one up.
Hello dear sir, if you don't mind I had a question I'd like you to answer. Which handheld would you recommend for a budget of $40 ?
I’d personally save longer and get something in the $60-80 range.
@@NerdNest Thank you for replying. One last question, which one would you recommend at that price point ?
Is this good for Gameboy advance ??
I am looking for a handheld particularly for that system
It will run GBA games no problem
@@NerdNest does the games look good ? And is it better than 35XXSP for gba ?
And is there any other device which is best for gba in your opinion (which is the best )?
Does it only come in white? I wish it would come in black or dark dark grey or something other than white.
Comes in White, Indigo Blue, And Clear Black (smoke)
Great review
Mine's doesn't turns on :(
I’m sorry what about the games? Does it come with pre-installed games?
It does. But you’re better off having your own sets.
@@NerdNest Thanks man
My sister borrowed permanently my rg353ps so i bought this eta 2 weeks 🎉ago
Hey does it have all the nitendo ip games like Zelda mario and Pokémon, because i read that nitendo made tose companies to not include some nitendo ip titles
@@legendsteph7128 my 35xplus had Zelda and Pokémon no Mario tho😭
I'v Just Bought the mine!
I'll wait for the next one. Seems pretty cool but the powkiddy v10 is holding me off for now.
How are psp games on it tho when it only has 1 joystick? If youre playing spiderman, how are you going to look around?
Psp only had one joystick as well
I kind of dont mind the joystick since it looks like perfect for Arcade games and the odd 16 bit game like shooters
If you want a joystick(s) buy a horizontal ffs. It makes no sense in this form
@@eddiedevereoxford4995 so if it makes no sense to you then it is senseless? Yeah keep your opinion bub I will buy what I want
@@raulvito6246 Don't cry about it
@@eddiedevereoxford4995 can I cry if I want oh faceless internet troll?
@@eddiedevereoxford4995cry over what? These things are dirt cheap plus this model is the nicest looking one yet
paid 100 for the version with 16000 games and the analog is a little janky and tried playing buus fury and gave me an error message saying it can't run the full game also having an issue where it’ll start charging and then stop and I have to unplug it and reset just to get it continue charging but then it stops again
Joystick is great for Atari games. But I don't see people running these titles during their reviews. Weird. River Raid would be best pick for the test.
The rg35xxsp is the best for me. But the 40 is still cool. Minus the analog stick
Downloading Roms is super easy to
I would have love it far more if did not have that analog stick.
Why did you even include the question about the battery? Hours and Hours and Hours ... 😆
"if you haven't purchased a new device in a while"
Define "a while" 😆
2-3 hours?
@@NerdNest My wallet is ready to support the Shenzhen Economy 🫡
25:44 mins with Bill, better to grab a snack and a drink.
Yeah, man... we're going to do it.
19:52 87% to 6% battery life.. WTF happened there????
I don’t remember but I’ll bet I did it over multiple days. I also rearranged the topics after I recorded.
Cant you Play the fighting game with the joystick?
You can. But. I wouldn’t.
You look like Michael Ironside's younger brother...
RG40XX H when ? this would be more comfortable horizontal 100%
2 months ago.
Nice Video..How much please?Where you got the device please?It is legal to buy & bring the device anywhere countries please?Sorry✌️✌️✌️✌️
What is that ninja game playing?
Shinobi 3 I think.
11:43 ... my man, you are playing a Super NES game. That game "The legend of zelda: a link to the past (1991)" is designed for a DPAD hence, of course you are going to have cardinal snapping because the emulator is translating your analog stick signal to digital d-pad inputs (most likely you are using retroarch). With all due respect sir, you are talking bs here. Sorry. Now IF you tried this with Mario 64 or Ocarina of Time, then yes I would take this seriously, but specifically you showcased this issue with a 8 way dpad 16 bit SNES game.
N64 perfectly????
"Dragon punch" "Fire ball" wtf
That’s what we called them when I was a kid.
Why would anyone buy this when the RGB20SX exists?
Because this is way nicer
RGB20SX and RG40XXV is a great vertical combo. They both cater to different systems.
I wish everything had Onion
Yea
@@NerdNestgreat comparison with the NES cartridge!
I don’t understand Bill’s obsession with “double x” on these Anbernic devices. Literally every other content creator just says “x, x” and it’s so much easier to say.
Well, I have to be honest. I don’t tend to watch other reviews except for Russ, and Bob. But for me double X just flows better. Perhaps it’s because of my accent.