There's no such thing as too many handhelds! // RG40XX-V REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
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I'm in my 40s, and the extra screen real estate on the 40xx series is truly a blessing.
I hear you brother
Same here 😂
Yeah! In the past 2 years or so my eyesight has really deteriorated, 3.5 inch with my 351v and the 4.7 inch for my rp3+ was fine, now it's kinda blurry and I gotta hold it closer to my face, and I even got new glasses! I'm 42! :(
Does anyone know if this has an HDMI feature ?
@@joezar339:54 yes
Omg, someone finally said the angle thing that I totally agree with. Verticals are also better in terms of easily getting immersed in the game. Because the screen is higher than the buttons and your fingers, it is easier to ignore them in your field of view.
This is going to be my first retro handheld. It will live on my desk at work, increasing my productivity and impressing my female coworkers.
Yes. If I was your co-worker I would be very impressed.
⬆Its working already bro👍
@@HALFSQUASHED 😄
as ur name implies savage lol
💯💥🔥👍💪❤️
I'm so glad finally someone mentioned how having the screen above the hands instead of between them just feels nicer on the arms and neck. Although I'm personally not crazy about vertical handhelds, it's clamshells that I love. Anbernic, give us a 40XXSP in that beautiful ocean blue of the 40XXH ❤
Rg 406v is on the way
@@michaeltaylor4817 that not a clamshell though
40xxSP! Yes please 😊
Oooooh, a 40XXSP would NUTS 😆
@@loveless9528 and a RG 28XXV+ (with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
Your videos always make me smile. Thanks for bringing me info on retro gaming but also making my day just a bit happier.
I'm playing mine right now and absolutely love it. What a huge difference the 4 inch screen makes. That much fun for $60 is completely insane as far as I'm concerned.
Well said
not sick of them at all, upgraded from 35xx+ and very happy with it.
Plastic landfill in the future, these companies should take their time making these, instead of crapping these handhelds out every single week
@@joezar33For me, It's actually a *BIG BONUS* that they are using the same chipset and OS on all these.
Each RGXX has a feel all its own. And a different type of Pocketability to suit my needs for the day.
I really enjoy being able to use one SD card in all my Anbernics and have my save games when I switch consoles.
Also, the custom firmwares is easy for the developers to get up and running with each new release.
So because Anbernic sticks with the same chipset, more CFWs are becoming available for the RGXX series.
I got Cookies in my pocket!!!
That’s so crazy that you brought up the angle that you have to look at the screen. I was just arguing with one of my buddies that’s why I like verticals better because I don’t have to bend my neck down as much. Finally, someone gets me!
The first 45 seconds of this video told me everything I needed to know.
Most comprehensive 45 seconds of my life
It's always nice to have options and this version looks fantastic! Plus what you said about vertical handheld and how they're easier on your neck is something that I definitely agree with.
Great video as aways all mighty Tech Dweeb!
I completely agree with a verical orientation and the gameboy coloring! Rocking the flipzizzle! Thank you for posting,
Excellent choice
I agree! The more handhelds the better, more options.
I remember being emulation handheld curious many years ago and looking into the GP2X, JXD, and some others. I didn’t pull the trigger on them because of cost, ugly OS’s, limited emulation support, and support trade-offs. The closest I ever got was a modded PSP, GBA ROM cart, modded PSP, and modded Vita. Those all had controller, resolution, and emulation tradeoffs that made them not quite right. The Vita was the best of the bunch.
Today I use the Steam Deck and the RG355XXSP and I’m curious about the Retroid Pocket 5.
The point is, we used to have awful portable emulation options and now there’s a good one for every day of the week! I say, keep them coming
I'm very interested in gaming handhelds and follow many RUclipsrs, but you're unique in the way you make these videos, the light, script, funny and unique ideas make me addicted to your channel, thanks a million! ✌🏻🤓🎮
People complaining about too many handhelds is something ill never understand. Having this much choice is so good, imagine if we still only had a couple devices released every few years. Be so boring
People are complaining because the joystick doesn't work properly. If you think about it... yes, that kinda sucks to pay 80 dollars just to find out it didn't work for 90% of the time. Don't get foolish and buy something just because a silly character told you so. Make your own decisions and make sure you look up information.
Having so many choices sounds great, but quality suffers.
Anbernic and other retro handheld companies seek profit and headlines by pushing out new hardware practically every month. They quickly abandon their prior handhelds, have shoddy QA, and make very limited improvements with each release.
I would rather they slow down, listen to customer feedback, and release meaningful variants a few times a year.
There’s not enough of them because i still want my GBA clone (without any joysticks), and i want a nice Game Boy Color clone and many others
@@alechemyYou don’t know how their business model works. They are not making high end handhelds, and they are making good business with releasing new products all the time.
If you are not happy with their business get your handhelds somewhere else or wait for them to release one you are happy with.
The fact is they are making better products than where the price point is. The 35xx Plus alone is a classic product that people are gonna enjoy decades from now that would have been 3x more expensive had it been sold by Ntendo
Hoookay buddy 😂@@epicon6
That´s why I love the Flipzizzle so much. You just have that screen up and visible. Would be nice to see a third layer to your drawing of the screen to height to eyes ratio lol
What is a flipzizzle? Edit: nvm I was just a minute into the video 😂
@@Carcosahead lul
That’s for using the proper nomenclature lol
I just order my Flipzizzle, and I am so excited. And yes, I will absolutely be calling it that.
@@MyNinjaPenguin17 you'll absolutely going to love it 💖
I feel like this is the closest thing to an Analog Pocket the people who aren't lucky enough to order one are going to get.
In many ways, it's nicer than the Analogue Pocket... despite costing a fraction as much.
Funnyplaying's fpga is probably a better comparison seeing as it's better in every way and cheaper. (Than the analog pocket, this is a completely different thing)
I had some money saved up to get the Pocket but went with the 40xxv and the FPGBC instead.
I didn't want to pay resellers or compete at an auction.
Still had enough money to mod my GBA SP as well.
It looks similar to it and that's about it. People are mostly ordering Analog Pockets due to the fact that its FPGA, and that they can use physical cartridges. The screen and picture quality is A LOT better than these devices, its like day and night. It also gives you the ability to replicate the look of original hardware like the GBA AGS-101 for example. Its hardware emulation as well, meaning you're running hardware emulated GBA, SNES, Arcade, Genesis etc.
@@snerttt Funnyplaying's only lets you run GB and GBC and I think through only cartridges, no SD card support. Your needs are met differently with these sort of devices in terms what you can play and the firmware's you can use like Batocera.
Love this channel. I love finding somone on YT that I genuinely respect their advice! My daughter absolutely LOVES her Miyoo Mini Plus but now her father needs this one lol! ;)
RG40XXSP Now!
I was surprised at how well this one fit into my hands too, great vid TD
I welcome more handheld devices, having choice and even improvements in future iterations is always very welcome!
Burger Time on GB in the background during the TED Talk part was an awesome move.
Yesssss thank you for reviewing this can’t wait to get my hands on one of these!!! ❤
Man.... I love you sense of humor. keep up your good work.
I’m so happy you did this review. I got one and love it
Mine arrived yesterday and I love it. Great companion to the RG35XX.
Lucky!
I think the market is a lil over-saturated myself, but I enjoy having choice, I’m not gonna buy any handhelds until we get more clamshells. It’s absolutely insane to me that there’s only 3 clamshells on the market currently being produced and the only choices are $40-90 and like $800+
lol "Hard time of getting things..." showing the paper cut out of a cat...I was rolling. I have Flipzizzle based off your review of it it's pretty damn awesome.
4:41 😂😂😂 I liked that demonstration on paper 🎉
Wow, the white one looks pretty nice. You had me at cozy XD. I love the little rgb light for that joystick, actually XD
Dweeb Drawings ❤
Thanks, you generous Dweeb!
This is going to be my first emulator handheld (apart from virtual console on the 3ds), loved the gameboys and excited for this all white color choice!
That intro segment was hilarious 😂
You convinced me that vertical handhelds are better for me, I get neck pain if I have to look down too much
Great video! Having a lot of options is awesome!
This device looks pretty good! I mean, it is never a bad thing to have options for handhelds as long as they are quality builds. I don't need another handheld as I already have a Steam Deck and Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, but I could see myself picking one of these up as a gift for a gaming friend.
The perspective comparison against PC's was actually spot on.
Man I love vertical handhelds for the exact same reason!!! That screen needs to be above my hands not beside them!
New techdweeb video drops and im like (staring at screen zoned out)
I like your intros. Theyre always silly and fun. Theyre not laugh out loud funny, theyre remember it in my daily life funny. I like that kind of funny.
I love the look, form factor, and size of this. If the analogue stick was better I'd be upgrading from my Miyoo Mini.
*Miyoo Mini Plus
Watch Wulff Dens video about the stick. Apparently it only moves in 4 directions which sucks
Up early posting on Sunday morning. I’m impressed!
sir tech mr dweeb my heart melted in the scene where you said it can play most retro games and proceeding to try ape escape requiring 2 analog sticks while this shows im young and old your perspective of screen height has changed my opinion entirely i just wish it had 2 analogs so i can play my entire childhood i will find my perfect retro device!!! have a great sunday!!
The 353v is a vertical with two analog sticks. Great device worth considering. 3.5-in screen though.
I recently got my first handheld (RG353VS), and so far it's really awesome. Now I'm trying out ArkOS on it and also managed to get portmaster running. Good stuff.
Love that thing!
My first and only portable retro handheld is a Miyoo Mini Plus. I'm happy with it, but what I would like to improve/add: bigger screen, bigger and more ergonomic body, one(!) joystick (since not all games are convenient for me to play on D-Pad, like Zelda and Chrono Trigger), add HDMI-out and Bluetooth, and also to be able to put EmulationStation framework.... It seems like this console is made for people like me.
yes! this seems like a perfect device to me, i don’t even mind the cardinal snapping because im only gonna use it like an 8-way dpad anyway.
that said im curious if a clamshell would be even better. i never had a clamshell device, not even a phone.
I love BIGGZAZZLE! It has a nice look and buttons of the same color! Best of all, it is a vertical handheld with a 4" screen. Very cool. Thank you so much for the video!😏
Hey @TechDweeb, the cardinal snapping issue with the sticks will be fixed in the next release of GammaOS and muOS! Idk what the timeline is on the next release, but it should fix the issue for all the H700 devices with analog sticks!
Yeah I've heard. That's amazing!
@@TechDweeb
It definitely is! As a little update, I was checking the muOS discord and Xongle said he plans to have muOS Banana release sometime in early October! My RG40xxV should arrive shortly before then, woot!
I love this model so much ❤. After the RG35XX, RG35XXPLUS, THIS ONE IS AWESOME
I guess I want an rg40xxsp now…
It's good to see that us retrogamers have plenty of choices of device to choose through and pick the one we feel is right for us. I remember a time when independent handheld makers were far and few between. Things like the GP32, Dingoo and um, err that was it.
I just got the purple one last week. It’s so nice
Retroid pocket 5 totally took my attention.
Will be tricky to pick between base model odin 2 and Rp5.
One is a smudge magnet the other is not.
I think it's great that Amberlic have released so many options based on the same chipset. Something for everyone. It's also great as it makes it easier for the community to work on third party operating systems.
I think it would be great if they took this same approach and released a range of portables based on a mid tier chipset that could play more.
I hope they release a mid-range!
If they do, I hope they do the same thing they've done with the RGXX line. 😊
Form factor is what reigns supreme in this category, and as much as I hate to say it, Ambernic does a great job providing the entire range for form factor with uniformity across the chip set and software in their retro gaming (RG) handhelds.
Damn you techdweeb. I was happy with my RG40XX H but now with all your fancy diagrams I think I really need the RG40XX V! You raise too many valid points. Perhaps I am secretly a closet vertical gamer and I need the V to come out. Thanks for an awesome video. Cheers! 😊
For me, It's actually a *BIG BONUS* that they are using the same chipset and OS on all these.
Each RGXX has a feel all its own. And a different type of pocketability to suit my needs for the day.
I really enjoy being able to use one SD card in all my Anbernics and have my save games when I switch consoles.
Also, the custom firmwares is easy for the developers to get up and running with each new release.
So because Anbernic sticks with the same chipset, more CFWs are becoming available for the RGXX series.
You beat me to it! I was working on my video all day yesterday, but I think I need another day or two..😅 Oh well, I'll take notes! 💚
I'm more in line with you than most of the other reviewers on this one. 💚
This channel, this video in particular, made the 2nd degree burn on my foot somewhat tolerable as i sit on my ikea couch in excruciating pain..so I chose the provided link over Amazon to purchase my bigzazzle. Fml...but lml.
I don’t get the complaints either. We don’t have too many choices for 4 inch vertical devices. I was happy that this has appeared, I might actually get one (now I have the 405v, I might get this one too, as my preferred choice is 4 inch vertical). Ppl start to complain that it’s the same as all the rest when finally we get something different??? I don’t get it…
This will be my first Retro-Emu-Gaming Device. I ordered one in White about 5 Minutes Ago.
Man I love this channel. Techdweeb your funny. I loved the beginning.
Now that they're announced the RP5 I wish that Retroid would take a page out of Anbernic's book and announce a Flip 2 using the RP4 chipset and software.
Imo that shouldn’t even be considered taking a page out of Anbenic’s book, it’d just be a smart decision given the oversaturated brick market. There’s only 3 choices of clamshell’s on the market and absolutely nobody would be able to compete with the RP Flip 2 performance to price ratio. Nobody’s even competed with the Original Flip. I’ll never stop bugging them for a Flip 2.
Very nice, I finally know why I enjoy my vertical handhelds more... well I will add, for home consoles like snes it feels a bit like using a somewhat small controller while looking at a tiny TV, which is usually higher of the controller in the line of sight (unless you play like a freak with a TV on the floor and holding the controller over your head... that sounds funny, now that I think about it...). So basically it just feels right
If you already have one of these then I can see it being frustrating that there isn't something actually new that's coming out. But if you don't and you're just getting into the space the options where it's just the shape size and looks that's different and you don't need to worry about the internal power could be really appealing to someone getting started
When I watch this I see why you've skyrocketed to 100k
Aw buddy thanks so much.
I was personally waiting for the "Big-Azzle" 😂
Every day is a new handheld tech king congrats 100K subs
This looks great. I might get this one in blue. It's not one of the secondary colors I like but at least it's a color.
Im getting this as ny first handheld emulator, been using my phone and got tired of not having actual buttons like i used to lmao, so i spent like a week and settled on this one and it gets here in a few hours and I'm watching this bc im exited, and this is only making me more exited
My only problem with Anbernic is they keep releasing the devices with a sub-par stick(s). It's a known problem they could be easily fixed. I know I could probably change the stick(s), but that's an extra cost, a hassle and it should have already have been a good stick out of the box. Why make a device with that stick(s) if it doesn't work well with the games that are best played with them?
Mine showed up yesterday. I was hopeful I'd like it... It's actually NICER than I'd hoped? The slimmer back buttons, the joystick being moved in a bit, the all white color, the screen, etc etc etc. This is coming from a 351v among other devices, as well as being a vertical fanboi. Even the stock OS is pretty good? I'm really impressed with this one. I'm looking forward to getting Knulli on it and for Knulli to fix the cardinal snapping on the stick, but so far that hasn't been that big of an issue for me.
The only bummer for me is that the 406v was announced before mine could even get to me. I own the 405v and I've never warmed up to it. Part of it is the color choices (I love all white). Part of it was the amount of tinkering needed for PS2/GC. I'll be ordering the 406v when available and selling my 405v. I do feel though that they'll be a nice pair? 40xxV for linux/lower end gaming. 406v for android/higher end. I know anbernic is constantly pushing out options which I actually think is great. I'm just shocked they went vertical with the next "6" and not a smaller horizontal, especially after the retroid pocket announcement. Yes the 556 exists but it's 16:9, a 406m or p would be a direct competitor to the mini. The cube is close I suppose.
I'm excited to check out the 406V!
TechDweeb deserves way more than 100k subscribers! If only Amberlick would allow TechDweeb to help design the perfect 4:3 device…
It would be GLORIOUS
I buy the crap out of that device.
😄👍
Haven't bought an emulation handheld in probably fifteen years, almost got the sp version since the sp was a favorite growing up, but I think the four inch screen is what won out for me; I'll see in a few days how much I like it.
Now I'm waiting for the flipbiggle
That would be the perfect travel handheld.
RG40XXSP... ... ... YES PLEASE!
@@janX9 yea flip DS SP would be nice :D
I just get tired of the community freaking out with every new release. I got my RP4 Pro, and i dont see anything groundbreaking coming out for a long time. But it doesnt stop people from losing their minds everytime a new device is announced.
Not a single one is ground breaking. Not a one. They all use chips designed by someone else used in multiple devices that already exist
@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 You say that... Ayn/Retroids analog sticks are the nicest you can get on a small handheld. They far surpassed the Nintendo joycon sticks and the Vita sticks.
this is the best vertical emulation handheld on the market for the money
Till next month @@raulfrias8436
Another good one TD 🤠👍🏽
I don't have a retro handheld yet and I feel the bigzazzle might be the one for me. I cannot decide on the color though 😢, I like both white and blue...
Btw I clicked the fingers up button, as you requested.
I agree with this. If the performance is the same across them all. Then its just a form factor choice. Instead of saying. "I wish they put the cpu from their last device in this form factor i really like" though i do wish they did a road map of all the devices for the year.
As you were going through your naming scheme I guessed bigzazzle just before you said it and felt oddly goofy yet proud 😅
My only problem with too many handhelds being released is the fomo I feel from not having the newest shiniest devices! I don't want to turn into a handheld hoarder, but it's tough to resist these ever improving designs.
It’s awesome and just wait till next year.
We need a biggerzazzle V50XX 😂😂😂
Anbernic is reaaly cool for youtubers, 1 console review all the week! 😂
I'm still waiting for a 4 Inch rg 35xx sp
Best intro EVER!
If I was buying my first retro handheld today, I'd get the 40V or SP or 40H... but I got a 35H half a year ago and it's ... okay. The controls are too stiff, so I use a separate controller and put the 35H in a phone clip. It's awkward, but it works.
I once had an Amberlick .... She made me itchy for months. 😭
I started this hobby in 2020 as many others and now I have over 20 of them. That apart from psp, vita, 2ds xl and steam deck. I am happy, but battery health and related fire hazard concerns me as well. As for rg40xx I didn't get one since I have my 405v. I call it DreamStation64 btw since I mostly play ps1, dreamcast and n64 on it
i think i will get this for my birthday
thx for the review
Mine literally came in the mail 📬 Today! I love how this thing was setup and ready to go right out of the box and holy crap does the screen looks gorgeous playing Darkstalkers or Marvel vs Capcom or Dreamcast, Gameboy advance DS, etc. etc.
I want something just like this, but anbernic needs to update it with their new analog stick. If they did, I'd buy it
The thumb is the ultimate finger!
Was gonna go with the rgCubexx but ended up ordering this instead, my first retro handheld!! The 1:1 by one screen for pico-8 would've been nice but I think this 4:3 screen will do me just fine, and it'll be better for super nintendo too (not a fan of 8:7 snes personally )!!! :)
I'm waiting on the RG40xxsp
This big boy is pretty, but given your art style and love of retro stuff, I'd say it needs the classic gameboy grey and purple or grey and red buttons to better grasp that old Nintendo controller.
Personally, I love all the choice in device form factor (even if it means I'm tempted to buy a new one every month). All I need now is for Anbernic to make a 4 inch vertical handheld with pixel perfect GBA scaling and my dream handheld will be a reality
Shootin themselves with a foot huh?🤔 😂😂 I appreciate ur humor man
Love your drawing. Who need fancy video editor when you can draw!
I think that most reviewers miss the point of the "analog stick". It is true that it behaves more like an arcade joystick than that an analog stick, but I believe that it the idea. This handhelds are targeted for retrogaming, so, there are lot more arcades emulators and games respect to N64, DC and PS1. Actually, an analog stick is not require for most PS1 games, so an arcade like stick behave better for PS1 games. So, the only consoles that lose some control accuracy are N64 and DC, yet both are enjoyable, and playing arcade games with that arcade joystick like stick is fabulous. That stick deserves recognition.
you may have sold me on the vertical screen lol
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