if you don't have any get a 35XX, like no question about it. I got the 35xx and a 405m and while the 405m is objectively the nicer more capable device, you just can't really beat the experience of the 35XX for that price, like I got mine for 36 euro on a black friday sale and the thing is just perfect. I just threw Garlic on there and the "tiny best set" of roms which comes with some nice artwork and everything and the thing is good to go. you never have to touch anything again really and the garlic experience with no boot times and perfect autosave-load system is just MWAH *chef's kiss* great as the 405m is I don't really like the whole android side of things (though I did get GammaOS which makes the whole thing a lot more garlic like, at least for all the retroarch systems)
@@jamesyu5212 @jamesyu5212 it really depends IMO. like 36 euro with taxes and shipping, hard to beat that. I mean if I were to order the plus from anbernic right now it would cost me 84,56 euro total (shipping+tax) and most resellers come out at around that price as well. (though the RG35XX is around 50 now on alie) that's like twice as much and for what? to play some N64 without an analog stick or play PSP on a tiny 4:3 screen? like IMO both of them are really good up to PS1 and anything extra is a bonus. if you buy directly from anbernic though and the difference is only 12 bucks than yeah the plus is the better option. also I really like the simplicity of the 35XX, no android, no wifi. just plop garlic and all your roms and art onto an SD card and you're done. no faffing about with scraping art on crappy wifi or configuring a dozen android emulators and shit XD..
I really don’t understand why more companies don’t do 4:3 screens that are bigger like Ambernic does. To me 16x9 screens are almost useless except for PSP content. I think my dream handheld would be the specs of the upcoming Retroid pocket 4pro but with a 4inch 720P 4:3 screen. That’s the dream right there. Great video laying all this out for the new comers.
Ya this is an awesome video! Would definitely like to see it as a series. I’m biased towards Anbernic since I’m an Anbernic fanboy but I am interested in things like the Powkiddy line and such.
@@lucykaede5863 It works well. Though, I prefer the stock Open Dingux firmware. The stock firmware also has a video media player and easy menu screen to navigate through. Yes, Onion OS is much better than Adam Image.
A little off-topic: I know garlic OS 2.0 is still cooking, but when we have a more feature released version; are you willing to do another step-by-step set up guide with the RG35XX plus. I used your first guide for the original 35XX and would love an updated video when garlic 2.0 gets a more feature rich version.
RG280v is the answer to all the people arguing about MM+ vs. RG35xx. RG280v is the answer to those that wish the OG Miyoo Mini still existed. RG280m is the answer to those that wish for a horizontal Miyoo Mini. For those people that claim to “need” a pOcKeTaBLe device it _ackshually is_ a smaller device than the previously mentioned 3.5” devices and all the other same sized 3.5” devices like the RG353v, XU10, R36S, RGB20s, etc.
RG35XX H shouldve been included, right? Was it already out when the video was released? I mean it's the new hotness for horizontal budget options, it's a variant of the RG35XX Plus, and now specifically, both of them got a working Batocera-Koriki custom firmware released.
Trying to find a console that will allow me to play certain retro games. Which version of Anbernic would be the best to purchase for the games listed below?: • Mortal Kombat games 1-4 • Street Fighter games 1-3 • Power Stone 1 & 2 • Dark Cloud • Sonic the Hedgehog 1-3 • Mace: The Dark Age • Super Mario Bros 1-3, and Super Mario World • Wario Land 1-4 • Bomberman 64 • Super Mario 64 • Diddy Kong Racing
If theres anyone who really wants the 353M i was able to grab mine on a sale for the same as the RG353P, so little patience can pay off. I LOVE the blue metal color and in my hands it just feels like a solid device.
"best" really depends on whether you want hand cramping or not, what systems you need to play, and the ease of getting in and getting out of the game (the system's OS is key here). If you have to fight the hardware/software interface then it's a bummer of an experience.
I bought a RG353V for DS/ps1 and the few n64/psp/dreamcast games I really want to play and RG nano for a mini gbc/gba/snes for rpg games in the subway/lunch breaks (east asia is like that xD)
I’m also one of the ones who chose the rg505, and I’m surprised to see it since most people gush over the rg405m, and ignore this console completely. It’s not a bad device; far from it! Especially if you’re a fan of PSP, a larger screen is necessary to fully enjoy that content.
@@khamla616 yeah the only, ONLY device that is actually playing Saturn accurately and with very good performance is the Odin2 with the Beetle Saturn core. Yaba Sanshiro is so inaccurate it hurts, everything seems wrong if you grew up with a Saturn. Visual glitches, sounds playing at randoms and very inaccurately etc using the best settings possible. Only Beetle Saturn on RetroArch is worth using today on Android (no disrespect to Yaba 2, but these aren't the games I've grew up with) and for that you need a very beefy chip like the 8gen2. And I'm talking over 2 and a half years of experience with both Yaba Sanshiro 2 and Beetle Saturn. Don't know about Linux, maybe some black magic is possible, but I really don't like Yaba 2 after spending so much time with it trying my best to make it run ok
@@cyn1stre I agree I prefer playing Saturn in RA with beetle too only because I'm really into RetroAchievements, so it will be a while before we find a cheap enough device for this to happen. So I'm ok with this arc for now using it for the Sega Genesis/CD games. I've been using the Saturn games on my 505, I know it's not perfect but it's "playable" in RA.
Hey Joey, does the abernic official website include games pre-loaded into the sd card? So if I purchase the RG405V + 256 does it coms with the games built in?
So for the 405v do you recommend purchasing from Amazon with the 128gb or on the abernic site directly with the 256gb option? Trying to go the best route
I dislike Horizontal, they don't feel now because they remind me of my Switch both of them and my steamdeck, I prefer the Vertical Units it's like a breath of Fresh Air. Ordered after looking at all the Retro units even the few unit that was a few hundred dollars I choose the RV405v with the 256GB for $165 in the US, should be here in a few days. my runner ups a Retriod 3 Plus and RG405m, I just didnt like the Switch layouts of the Devices, Ambernic make some really nice devices..
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds I feel like that’s kinda vague. The emulator has to be supported by RA and also supported on AndroidOS. I really like the RG405M. Trying to play mostly ps1 and under. Some ps2 maybe. PC is for that I guess. Also pocketability. Saw the 505. Bigger and oled. ALSO😭, I saw some dual boot with android or Linux. Is this a benefit in some way over the others? Sorry for so much, but Anbernic has so many devices and no comparison tool. (Just saw you made a comparison tool:edit) Idk what I’m trying to ask, maybe, is the 405m best for the money and console coverage? Also, thank you very much for the quick reply. Just subbed a few mins ago. Very well produced videos and excellent info. 🔥 Edit: That 556 is calling my name. But the size is making me hesitate.
I’ll personally wait for a model that runs ps2 and gamecube consistently, if not a potential to run original xbox. I know that’s probably a longshot but I can dream right?
Is there a horizontal version of the rg35XX? I want one to play the OG resident evil trilogy. Anyone have any experience with those games in the system?
Got myself RG353VS 🤩. Im playing Chrono Trigger at the moment ! R.I.P Akira Toriyama 🕊
I am new to retro handhelds and was just lost in the number of options. This was the exact video I was looking for. Thank you!
Thanks Joey. I can't believe they still price their older devices so high. Considering what's available nowadays...
if you don't have any get a 35XX, like no question about it. I got the 35xx and a 405m and while the 405m is objectively the nicer more capable device, you just can't really beat the experience of the 35XX for that price, like I got mine for 36 euro on a black friday sale and the thing is just perfect. I just threw Garlic on there and the "tiny best set" of roms which comes with some nice artwork and everything and the thing is good to go. you never have to touch anything again really and the garlic experience with no boot times and perfect autosave-load system is just MWAH *chef's kiss*
great as the 405m is I don't really like the whole android side of things (though I did get GammaOS which makes the whole thing a lot more garlic like, at least for all the retroarch systems)
35xx plus makes the 35xx redundant
@@jamesyu5212 @jamesyu5212 it really depends IMO. like 36 euro with taxes and shipping, hard to beat that. I mean if I were to order the plus from anbernic right now it would cost me 84,56 euro total (shipping+tax) and most resellers come out at around that price as well. (though the RG35XX is around 50 now on alie)
that's like twice as much and for what? to play some N64 without an analog stick or play PSP on a tiny 4:3 screen? like IMO both of them are really good up to PS1 and anything extra is a bonus.
if you buy directly from anbernic though and the difference is only 12 bucks than yeah the plus is the better option.
also I really like the simplicity of the 35XX, no android, no wifi. just plop garlic and all your roms and art onto an SD card and you're done. no faffing about with scraping art on crappy wifi or configuring a dozen android emulators and shit XD..
@@zwenkwiel816 very helpful! I want the abilities of the 405 but not so much the Android part.
280V is also indestructible. Never needs a case and only device I trust my toddler with
It's a tank!
Been playing with my 351p for almost 2 years still love it.
It's so good.
Love verticals, 353V for on the go and the fatty 405V stays home. 😂 But if I could only choose one it would be the 353V 👍
I got a 351P very recently and adore it as a huge GBA nerd.
I really don’t understand why more companies don’t do 4:3 screens that are bigger like Ambernic does. To me 16x9 screens are almost useless except for PSP content. I think my dream handheld would be the specs of the upcoming Retroid pocket 4pro but with a 4inch 720P 4:3 screen. That’s the dream right there. Great video laying all this out for the new comers.
Exactly, the RP4 is enticing but it’s primarily for 4:3 content so why is it widescreen?! 🤔
@@shecklesmack9563widescreen hacks
Ya this is an awesome video! Would definitely like to see it as a series. I’m biased towards Anbernic since I’m an Anbernic fanboy but I am interested in things like the Powkiddy line and such.
Can't wait to see anbernic's response to retroid pocket 4 and 4 pro
I hope they come up with a more powerful handheld
And always with hdmi, usb otg, and usb port…
Without a widescreen display hopefully
This video really helped with narrowing down all their significant items in such an effective way. Just subscribed, keep up the great content!!!
I like the 280V! Still playing mine.
How's the Adam Image OS on it? I kinda want to get one but the Onion OS on the MM+ seems better and more polished
@@lucykaede5863 It works well. Though, I prefer the stock Open Dingux firmware. The stock firmware also has a video media player and easy menu screen to navigate through. Yes, Onion OS is much better than Adam Image.
Great video!!! Would love to see more like this, interested in buying my first emulator handheld on a budget and this helped alot
great video, didn't have any idea where to start with their goofy product names
I love the 405v the quality is unmatched
Thank you for creating this video Joey, this is exactly what i was looking for and you answered all my questions!
Glad it was helpful!
A little off-topic: I know garlic OS 2.0 is still cooking, but when we have a more feature released version; are you willing to do another step-by-step set up guide with the RG35XX plus. I used your first guide for the original 35XX and would love an updated video when garlic 2.0 gets a more feature rich version.
Yep!
Definitely gonna need this!
RG280v is the answer to all the people arguing about MM+ vs. RG35xx. RG280v is the answer to those that wish the OG Miyoo Mini still existed. RG280m is the answer to those that wish for a horizontal Miyoo Mini.
For those people that claim to “need” a pOcKeTaBLe device it _ackshually is_ a smaller device than the previously mentioned 3.5” devices and all the other same sized 3.5” devices like the RG353v, XU10, R36S, RGB20s, etc.
RG35XX H shouldve been included, right? Was it already out when the video was released? I mean it's the new hotness for horizontal budget options, it's a variant of the RG35XX Plus, and now specifically, both of them got a working Batocera-Koriki custom firmware released.
This was made before that came out.
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds thanks. That makes sense. These things kist come out so fast that in a month videos already feel like missing something.
Literally what i was just searching, thanks for uploading it at this time lol
Great starter guide. I'm interested what you will do for Powkiddy devices.
280v is a tank and in my opinion the best of the mini handhelds.
I love it.
rg280v shines as a onehanded device. Great as a new dad while get stuck holding the baby
Absolutely!
Trying to find a console that will allow me to play certain retro games. Which version of Anbernic would be the best to purchase for the games listed below?:
• Mortal Kombat games 1-4
• Street Fighter games 1-3
• Power Stone 1 & 2
• Dark Cloud
• Sonic the Hedgehog 1-3
• Mace: The Dark Age
• Super Mario Bros 1-3, and Super Mario World
• Wario Land 1-4
• Bomberman 64
• Super Mario 64
• Diddy Kong Racing
Best retroid handhelds?
If theres anyone who really wants the 353M i was able to grab mine on a sale for the same as the RG353P, so little patience can pay off. I LOVE the blue metal color and in my hands it just feels like a solid device.
"best" really depends on whether you want hand cramping or not, what systems you need to play, and the ease of getting in and getting out of the game (the system's OS is key here). If you have to fight the hardware/software interface then it's a bummer of an experience.
I have a 351p and out of the 119 PSone games ive tried. only a handful of them won't run like 4 or 5
Good video watched a tonne of videos. This is the best comparison and summery ive seen.
I bought a RG353V for DS/ps1 and the few n64/psp/dreamcast games I really want to play and RG nano for a mini gbc/gba/snes for rpg games in the subway/lunch breaks (east asia is like that xD)
Am really obsessed to horizontal handhelds by any chance do you have some time to make the best horizontal handhelds.
This is a great guide thank you!
Will any of these charge properly using a standard USB-C to USB-C cable and charging brick? Or do they only charge with the packed-in USB-A to USB-A?
Ace as always, J-bone! More yeah more, please
I love my rg505 especially with gammaOS. The arc D is ok just not great or perfect yet a V2 of this will be better. GammaOS is ready for the arc d too
Why the arc d isn't perfect though ? It has everything I was looking for tbh, except that it can't run Saturn at all. what are your thoughts ?
I’m also one of the ones who chose the rg505, and I’m surprised to see it since most people gush over the rg405m, and ignore this console completely. It’s not a bad device; far from it! Especially if you’re a fan of PSP, a larger screen is necessary to fully enjoy that content.
@@cyn1streit can’t run all Saturn perfect but a decent amount can so it doesn’t deserve a perfect score
@@khamla616 yeah the only, ONLY device that is actually playing Saturn accurately and with very good performance is the Odin2 with the Beetle Saturn core. Yaba Sanshiro is so inaccurate it hurts, everything seems wrong if you grew up with a Saturn. Visual glitches, sounds playing at randoms and very inaccurately etc using the best settings possible. Only Beetle Saturn on RetroArch is worth using today on Android (no disrespect to Yaba 2, but these aren't the games I've grew up with) and for that you need a very beefy chip like the 8gen2. And I'm talking over 2 and a half years of experience with both Yaba Sanshiro 2 and Beetle Saturn. Don't know about Linux, maybe some black magic is possible, but I really don't like Yaba 2 after spending so much time with it trying my best to make it run ok
@@cyn1stre I agree I prefer playing Saturn in RA with beetle too only because I'm really into RetroAchievements, so it will be a while before we find a cheap enough device for this to happen. So I'm ok with this arc for now using it for the Sega Genesis/CD games. I've been using the Saturn games on my 505, I know it's not perfect but it's "playable" in RA.
Wich one is the best for pokemon games
The RG353P is the best middle tier for me
Went with the 505 over the 405 for the analog and button layout alone. I hate offset analog.
I will like to see some video on which Handheld are good for Moonlight cloud gaming/ Steamlink...
Great video, Powkiddy next
i reallllly wish they had a 405 as a lite version.
Hey Joey, does the abernic official website include games pre-loaded into the sd card? So if I purchase the RG405V + 256 does it coms with the games built in?
It does, but they're not good cards or roms. You'll want to replace both with your own.
So for the 405v do you recommend purchasing from Amazon with the 128gb or on the abernic site directly with the 256gb option?
Trying to go the best route
Always my recommendation is Anbernic directly and the cheapest option since there's no value tied to the larger sd card or games.
Thank you for the replies! Appreciate you. @@JoeysRetroHandhelds
Love this vid. Have one for other makers?
Just did a Powkiddy one last week!
If you buy direct from anbernic, do they come with games already on them?
How is the rg351p still $90 usd in 2023!? That’s crazy they need an updated chip at this point.
They don't upgrade they chips in hold handhelds. They make new handhelds with new chips.
@@christiancorriveau5069 rg35xx + says what?
Anybody know what the shipping time from China would be is it 2 weeks or a month before you get the product.
Two weeks to Canada for anything I've ever ordered.
Does rg351p still have problem with "no gamepad detected" thing?
Not familiar with whatever that is, but I'm running emuelec on mine and haven't seen that.
wait so are you saying that i can play pokemon fire red and/or pokemon emerald on this and saves work and its a nice screen?
Yep.
Well done
I dislike Horizontal, they don't feel now because they remind me of my Switch both of them and my steamdeck, I prefer the Vertical Units it's like a breath of Fresh Air. Ordered after looking at all the Retro units even the few unit that was a few hundred dollars I choose the RV405v with the 256GB for $165 in the US, should be here in a few days. my runner ups a Retriod 3 Plus and RG405m, I just didnt like the Switch layouts of the Devices, Ambernic make some really nice devices..
How is Sega Saturn on any of them?
I have a stack of ps2 and xbox One games I want to rip to one of these machines. Which would be best for such a task ?
None of these will do those, you'd have to jump to a Steam Deck, ROG Ally etc.
Thank you for the response 👍🫡, and awsome vid I'd watch others on other companies
*xbox original
Do any of these support RetroAchievements??
Any wifi device does yes.
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds I feel like that’s kinda vague. The emulator has to be supported by RA and also supported on AndroidOS. I really like the RG405M. Trying to play mostly ps1 and under. Some ps2 maybe. PC is for that I guess. Also pocketability. Saw the 505. Bigger and oled. ALSO😭, I saw some dual boot with android or Linux. Is this a benefit in some way over the others? Sorry for so much, but Anbernic has so many devices and no comparison tool. (Just saw you made a comparison tool:edit)
Idk what I’m trying to ask, maybe, is the 405m best for the money and console coverage?
Also, thank you very much for the quick reply. Just subbed a few mins ago. Very well produced videos and excellent info. 🔥
Edit: That 556 is calling my name. But the size is making me hesitate.
which one is good for zelda on gamecube
This would be the only Anbernic option: bit.ly/49mAXhF
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Conker bad fur day ? Halo ? Ps1 horror ? Pre loaded ??
Hey is rg552 worth 170 euro?
No
I’ll personally wait for a model that runs ps2 and gamecube consistently, if not a potential to run original xbox. I know that’s probably a longshot but I can dream right?
Is there a horizontal version of the rg35XX? I want one to play the OG resident evil trilogy. Anyone have any experience with those games in the system?
yes there is now. RG35XX h.
No Win600 makes me 😢. The Win600 seems to make most people 😢
The title says best!
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds lol
The RG300X is the most underrated Anbernic device.
#FightMe
Why can the middle tier run DC but not PS2? The DC is like 95% the power of a PS2
DC is just a bit difficult to run properly. Same as N64.
Why Anbernic made the rg405 without hdmi port?
What the XXXXXXX😡😡😡😡