I agree, we NEED more Handhelds with Character! Also yes there's something wrong with Powkiddy's casing or injection techniques because yes my RGB10 Max 3 has cracks on the casing.
I missed your gaming devices buddy, glad to see you back! I love your geniune enthousiasm about this one :) The screen is a bit too small for my taste but I sure like the audacity of the aesthetic, and the long shape should help ergonomics quite a lot. Can’t wait to see more from you!
I ordered this as soon as it went up for preorder. I love the look! Also, there is a new version of Rocknix available. I had to force a manual update, but now screenscraper works!
Great video. The longer I watched you play it the more I liked the look of it. It’s different in a good way. Question: Are the games trying to upscale to the screens resolution? And if so, could that be contributing to the slow down of the higher end systems?
Good question! For some ports like Descent, it's obviously running in high res and looks/runs great. For Dreamcast, I got poor performance even on 320*240 so there is definitely an issue there. I feel that with some optimisation and tweaking, 1024*768 shouldn't be a struggle for the 3566!
Looks pretty neat. I would need something with a slightly bigger screen. I'm getting older and I couldn't imagine trying to read text for a game that's meant to be played on a TV on such a small screen. I think 4 inches would be alright though. I like the idea of having unique design choices that set a handheld apart from the others, but I think it would be better to make design improvements before making cosmetic gimmicks. The fact that there are two USB-C ports is kind of strange. I've only ever seen Chinese handhelds have separate USB ports for charging and data and I don't see why they couldn't make it work with one port. It's the same kind of situation with many of these handhelds requiring two micro SD cards, and on top of that, they have a high failure rate.
Mines out in the mail right now!! Should be delivered in the next couple days I'm so stoked. I got the same color as well!! Any of thr main game titles like pokemon or mario? Just got the powkiddy v10 as well and I'll have add those roms.
@ hey man so mine literally just came in the mail. No games loaded on it or anything lol. I’m very new to this hobby. Do you have any videos with tutorials on how to load games and bios on a new sd card etc? I also want to do the same with my powkiddy v10 I just picked up as well. Thanks in advance for any help!
I do like the style and form factor, but that screen is definitely on the small end of things. I guess it fits within the aesthetic, and makes for a more compact device?
Tell me about it, my wife lost her voice for a whole week with a virus, then both me and my 10-week old daughter got sick with a cold which was awful to experience. Thankfully I and most importantly she is doing much better now!
@@RetroBreezeYT Good to hear, think i got over the worst of it today and it was rough, another day or 2 and I'll be fine, fortunately ma wife, never caught it. I'm in the oil field 14 hours a day, nights, so ma wife and I only see each other an hour in the morning and an hour at night.
Is PowKiddy finally out of their device slump? If they can figure out how to have a single USB-C port (and now they apparently have to figure out where to put a 3.5mm jack) then they're set.
Powkiddy has fallen behind in the retro handheld market.The just keep releasing the same thing for the past 2 years.At least Anbernic has been doing some pretty cool things
I disagree, this year specifically PowKiddy has flown under the radar but has released a string of really great handhelds! Not to mention really disrupting the market with the RGB30!
Really weird handheld. Good video. Also, affiliate your links who cares it doesnt cost anyone anything. Also videos are alot of work so you should get something for it. That you can probably put towards the handheld. Just my opinion
I usually do and I agree with you 100%, but PowKiddy notoriously doesn't pay affiliate commissions when they should. I just didn't bother this time around 😁 thank you very much though, I appreciate your support and comments!
@RetroBreezeYT That sucks man. I would give LITNXT an email. They've been really good and they pay commissions on time. Or even do amazon affiliate program is good.
I agree, we NEED more Handhelds with Character! Also yes there's something wrong with Powkiddy's casing or injection techniques because yes my RGB10 Max 3 has cracks on the casing.
I like that this one feels like someone really cared about making something cool and weird
Definitely! Similar to the X28.
I missed your gaming devices buddy, glad to see you back! I love your geniune enthousiasm about this one :)
The screen is a bit too small for my taste but I sure like the audacity of the aesthetic, and the long shape should help ergonomics quite a lot. Can’t wait to see more from you!
I ordered this as soon as it went up for preorder. I love the look! Also, there is a new version of Rocknix available. I had to force a manual update, but now screenscraper works!
Thanks for the tip!
You've convinced me to buy this Handheld!
Anbernic should learn from this. We need higher-res screens on most of these devices (regardless of performance).
Honestly I think it's nice in some cases, but not on others. As long as the performance can keep up I think it's fine.
@@SamP.H-t1r We need more Handhelds with large D-Pads!
Thanks for the first impression. Looks great
Thank you for watching!
I don't like vertical handhelds or ones with tiny screens... but I can't resist this one! There's just something funky cool about it.
100% my sentiments exactly! It's hard to to love it!
Received mine a week ago; just found this video today. 100% agree with pretty much everything you said!
I'm glad to hear it! What have you been playing?
Great video. The longer I watched you play it the more I liked the look of it. It’s different in a good way. Question: Are the games trying to upscale to the screens resolution? And if so, could that be contributing to the slow down of the higher end systems?
Good question! For some ports like Descent, it's obviously running in high res and looks/runs great. For Dreamcast, I got poor performance even on 320*240 so there is definitely an issue there. I feel that with some optimisation and tweaking, 1024*768 shouldn't be a struggle for the 3566!
Looks pretty neat. I would need something with a slightly bigger screen. I'm getting older and I couldn't imagine trying to read text for a game that's meant to be played on a TV on such a small screen. I think 4 inches would be alright though. I like the idea of having unique design choices that set a handheld apart from the others, but I think it would be better to make design improvements before making cosmetic gimmicks. The fact that there are two USB-C ports is kind of strange. I've only ever seen Chinese handhelds have separate USB ports for charging and data and I don't see why they couldn't make it work with one port. It's the same kind of situation with many of these handhelds requiring two micro SD cards, and on top of that, they have a high failure rate.
I do kind of like this one
It was really irresistible to me with that design... I like it!
@RetroBreezeYT very much so, giving cyber punk style vibe
Can you test Conker's Bad Fur Day, Sin and Punishment, and the new Princess Crown English patch with Rocknix on this Handheld! 🤩
Mines out in the mail right now!! Should be delivered in the next couple days I'm so stoked. I got the same color as well!! Any of thr main game titles like pokemon or mario? Just got the powkiddy v10 as well and I'll have add those roms.
I bought mine without an SD card so I can't tell you. Most of the time Mario and Pokémon are not included.
@ hey man so mine literally just came in the mail. No games loaded on it or anything lol. I’m very new to this hobby. Do you have any videos with tutorials on how to load games and bios on a new sd card etc? I also want to do the same with my powkiddy v10 I just picked up as well. Thanks in advance for any help!
I do like the style and form factor, but that screen is definitely on the small end of things. I guess it fits within the aesthetic, and makes for a more compact device?
The bezels are so big that I'm not sure the small display adds to the compactness. They could fit a bigger screen with smaller bezels.
I really hope zhey make the bezels smaller, but keep the character of the handheld. I'd buy in an instant!
what's the 3d mech/spaceship shooter thats being played here? it looks fun!
Descent II via Portsmaster
big fan of the transparent shell
Same! It's a great design!
@@RetroBreezeYT reminds me of the mods people would do with aftermarket transparent gameboy shells, spray painting the insides white.
MinUi will be killer with this form factor 👍.
Agreed!
Those huge bezels are the only downside for me, the rest of the device looks amazing.
They are not utilizing that board view. There should be RGB lighting on the board , in that area.
Agreed! I'm trying to see if I can make an LED flex but I've never done it before. Easily missed opportunity by PowKiddy.
Thanks for the review. Is this the one with the glass front?
Glass-esque. I'm pretty sure it's acrylic
I feel you bro, got a cold too... day 3 now... just want it to be over already... =(
Tell me about it, my wife lost her voice for a whole week with a virus, then both me and my 10-week old daughter got sick with a cold which was awful to experience. Thankfully I and most importantly she is doing much better now!
@@RetroBreezeYT Good to hear, think i got over the worst of it today and it was rough, another day or 2 and I'll be fine, fortunately ma wife, never caught it. I'm in the oil field 14 hours a day, nights, so ma wife and I only see each other an hour in the morning and an hour at night.
Is PowKiddy finally out of their device slump? If they can figure out how to have a single USB-C port (and now they apparently have to figure out where to put a 3.5mm jack) then they're set.
I think PowKiddy has low key been on a hot streak lately. They've released so many great devices in a row!
Mr. Breeze.
What is your favorite handheld to play Ape Escape on? lol.
I've yet to play past the first level on a handheld so the jury's still out!
Is there a r3 and l3 buttons
Yes!
Be nice and give us the RG556 review. We know you like it.
YES YES I have it all scripted and filmed! Just need audio and editing. It will be a good one :)
I don't think it's any thinner than other vertical retro handhdhelds. Butted up against my 353v and 35xx plus, same width.
Narrower and longer, not necessarily thinner
How meny games are there
Depends how many you put on! Some sellers include SD cards with games but you'll need to ask them directly.
This handheld definitely needs an led mod to light up the window at the bottom.....hint hint.
I'm maybe working on it!
Whoo
Powkiddy has fallen behind in the retro handheld market.The just keep releasing the same thing for the past 2 years.At least Anbernic has been doing some pretty cool things
totally disagree. they redefined the low and mid end with the rgb30
I disagree, this year specifically PowKiddy has flown under the radar but has released a string of really great handhelds! Not to mention really disrupting the market with the RGB30!
Really weird handheld. Good video. Also, affiliate your links who cares it doesnt cost anyone anything. Also videos are alot of work so you should get something for it. That you can probably put towards the handheld. Just my opinion
I usually do and I agree with you 100%, but PowKiddy notoriously doesn't pay affiliate commissions when they should. I just didn't bother this time around 😁 thank you very much though, I appreciate your support and comments!
@RetroBreezeYT That sucks man. I would give LITNXT an email. They've been really good and they pay commissions on time. Or even do amazon affiliate program is good.
It looks similar to the other devices of the same price, but the way it just stretches down is interesting
Yeah the RK3566 at this price is kind of saturated, so it's nice to see something a bit different
This looks so much like those AI generated fake retrofuturistic console images, that I wonder if they took inspiration from one of those.
Haha I suppose it does! I'd say the execution was pretty good overall 🙂
Very small screen, if only it never had analogs.
The screen will definitely be an issue for some.
I don't share your enthusiasm. I prefer horizontal consoles in normal cases.
That's perfectly fair!
When AI design retro handhelds... 😂😂
I'm surprised everyone is saying that, but I kind of see it now
the device looks ai generated
A lot of people are saying this 😅
Play cyberpunk on it
It looks like those chinese handheld knockoffs that have like 100 games in 1 but in reality its like 100 different variation of tetris 😂😂
Mine had no screen protector either. Enjoyed your take
Thanks for letting us know! It's a shame since the screen is such an unusual size. Though maybe that's exactly why there isn't one.