I've been really uncertain on this one, but this review sold me on it. Was concerned about how it'd control for analog stick games, but it sounds like it'll hold up pretty well.
If you want to play analog stick games, you’d be better off waiting for the Miyoo mini flip. If you need a console now, you’d be better off paying 200 for a retroid pro 4 and getting GameCube/Ps2 support
My smoke detector woke me up at 2:50AM PST today. I took it as a sign to buy one lol. To be fair I was already most likely going to buy one. For future readers it went on sale at 3AM PST.
I recently saw a meme that said “why did Nintendo ever drop the perfect design of Gameboy SP?! They should’ve just built upon it!” Anbernic must’ve saw that meme and did exactly that lol
The question is; does anyone remember what the dome switches felt like on a brand-new GBA SP? The RG35XXSP may just need some time to break in. I know my GBA SP dome switches are at least 19 years old and well broken in, but I honestly can't remember what they felt like new out of the box.
feel like i'd use the hdmi out more on this since normally I'd be paranoid of the screen getting scratched, or it just feels wonky, but with this closing the lid makes it feel like a tiny console. Would be cool to have a few controllers to pair up for multiplayer sessions with friends
Worth it for US buyers, not worth for EU buyers. In EU the device itself costs 69€ with tax, shipping is 15€ on top, so its 84€ shipped. That's too expensive for me, even for nostalgia purposes. Was planning on ordering one if it was under 70€ shipped, probably gonna wait for a sale later down the line, or for a Miyoo Flip - it can't come soon enough.
I'm trying to remap the buttons on my 8BitDo M30 controller via Bluetooth to play fighting games like SFIII (thankfully it has HDMI out), but because the controller doesn't have analogue sticks I get stuck part way through the process. Have you been able to do this? Also will yours play Sega super-scaler arcade ROMS such as Powerdrift or Thunder blade?
Taking such a portable system on the go everywhere and coming home and hooking it up to your tv and connecting my 8bit do and continuing on the big screen sounds amazing to me.
So you can't actually get Retroachievements while fully offline? That's a bummer. Why doesn't it work just offline? Can't it just download the data for the games?
I bought Anbernic RG35XX SP. Is it possible to have several systems installed on different memory cards and then change the cards with the systems, e.g. Stock OS/muOS/Knulli/MinUI/GarlicOS?
Great review, very well spoken and pretty much convinced me it’s a great device. But let’s talk about that opening. Absolutely brilliant. Instant subscribe
I mean, the buttons feeling cheap kinda makes sense. It's device designed by a small, Chinese company, which pumps out 5-10 new models every year. So they're gonna be using the cheapest and easiest components to get in bulk. Nintendo is a multi-billion dollar company, which spent years designing the SP.
This might sound ghetto as heck, but I’ve seen a lot of review videos where people were talking about wanting to do a aluminum foil hack or mod inside the unit between the battery and the CPU could simply just take some aluminum foil and place it on the inside?
I’m super concerned about the D pad I have the orginal rg35xx which I’ve enjoyed many games on but fighting games and platformers are a pain in the ass because of the d pad going up and down when pressing on the left and right and vice versa.
I have a couple of anbernic handhelds and the buttons are all trash. Seems to be a running theme with these chinese emulation handhelds. They are cheaply made and these companies really just don't seem to "get" ergonomics
The HDMI out is interesting. My raspberry pi has been flakey might just get one of these and replace that setup with this and have the added bonus of portability
Great hardware for the price, but the buttons straight up suck from what I've seen. Classic Anbernic, same stuff with the OG RG35XX's dpad. I find it baffling, it wouldn't cost them any more to just make softer buttons that feel closer to original hardware and thus make it more attractive to most people.
Hi there! I am getting into handheld emulation and was wondering if this is the best bang for your buck under 100 dollars? I am tempted and I am thinking of buying one. Thanks.
@@trynaskate7894 - Right? RGC doesn't just review, he makes a whole site for setting up each device with the best possible firmware. Without him, my Anbernic devices would be underperforming and lost to corruption right now. lol
Hi there! Wonderfully informative, thank you :) quick question if you've the time. What OS('s) would you recommend outside of the stock OS? Additionally, what are the downsides to not having the latest OS version installed (if any)? I'm not super techy and haven't the youth or time for digital maintenance if I may admit, merely wondering how well this device would fair if purchased, loaded with custom OS and then just sorta, well, used without future updates. I'm pretty new to all this, apologies if this is a silly question, common knowledge or sheer blashpemy. Sincerely appreciate any/all insight from the community!
I do like the look of this, but the crappy speaker and the screen needs to be at least 4" imo, an edge to edge 5" AMOLED would be even better, the screen is not a deal breaker, but the crappy 1watt mono speaker is. An SPXL with dual 3watt stereo speakers and a 5" display would be perfect.
Its cool but it absolutely is too big to comfortably sit in my pocket all day every day, therefore it is useless to me. Maybe some day they will come out with something thinner, until then I will stick with the new Ambernic horizonal 28xxx, which also has an awesome dpad
For the battery life, it would have been nice to test this on a GBA game instead seeing this device has been modelled after a GBA SP. There are more optimal devices for PS1 with analog sticks and more that would provide a better experience. I guess what I'm saying is that the main use for this purchase will be GBA games and so I don't think this battery test was fair.
I'll be putting the dpad on this to the test in Pokemon Emerald, see if it does well with the bicycle puzzles Getting tight control and high accuracy when you have 1 frame to turn is a great test!
Thanks for talking about Wave Race! I've been looking for the perfect device to play n64 on the go for a long time. It seems this one lacks a bit of power to do so. Maybe next time.
Thanks for making the comparison of what the dpad and buttons sound like as i needed a point of comparison and have a xbox series s controller at home.
Just got my 35XXSP, has anyone figured out how to remove various system bezels with stock firmware 240511? Every time I change it in RA and go back to a game the system themed bezels return. I prefer full screen aspect ratio with no boarders. The only one I would consider keeping is the GBA SP bottom bezel.
I thought similarly, I took the bait on the Sega inspired device (ARC) and was very pleasantly surprised by the build quality. Very tempted on this SP as well...
I guess that if you are coming from a loving device that holds a special place in the heart, then the potential to want something like this to bring nostalgia alive like no other is likely going to be high. It does seem that in this case, the dream is matched by the delivery. So I see the appeal. But for me, it's limitations based upon the design of the past, means that it does lack some functionality that I would be more used to in 2024. It's a pass for me. However, we cannot ignore the open piracy aspect that is being openly condoned and promoted.
How do those boots taste? Sailing the digital seas wouldn't be needed if things weren't priced insanely high (old pokemon games go for HUNDREDS online.)
No the games are not gonna be "the native resolution" as stated at 0:50.... talk about mis-information. They are just being displayed at their native aspect ratio, but not native resolution. And this is already done in every other device out there with a 640x480 screen.
These look awesome. I've purchased mine with the ex shipping, hopefully I can see it sooner than later. By chance is there a list of games they ask that you use for your review? I notice similar game choices from each of the videos. Street fighter 3, zelda minish cap, metal slug, etc.
@@oxbeansxo the h700 cpu has no cooling , its right against the battery and using the battery as a heat sink while the other rg35xx devices all have normal heat sinks people already did heat test videos and showed it reaches 70c on 20c room temperature and if you live in a country like mine where its always around 30-35c that cpu will be 85 c all the time and that battery will be COOKING using a battery as a heat sink is just dangerous , especially with the h700 that can get pretty toasty so if you live in a colder country its not going to blow up but it will definitely degrade your battery super fast battery's are not designed to be heat sinks....
Because China. That's a fairly long trip, lol. All of the retro manufacturers charge it (even if they don't explicitly say it or show it...) so sadly it's a normal thing. Some third party sellers will offer free shipping, but man are you gonna be waiting for it to get to you, lol. Best to suck it up and buy it from the manufacturer itself (warranty and all that).
@@dragon2knight Other Anbernic devices offer shipping from US or EU, so I wonder if that will be the case for the XXSP as well in the (hopefully short) future.
Okay guys, stop fooling around! We need a console with 6 face buttons, 4 triggers, 2 clickable analog sticks and a d-pad that doesn't suck. Anyone want to get on that?
Well, I don't want something "exactly" as GBA SP, had it when I was kid but I also already experienced emulation even by then. This device is like a culmination of 2 of my favorite things. Being able to play the game portably but also have emulator features such as states & fast forward at the same time.
Good for you bud. You forgot to mention that then you have to go buy games that are extremely overpriced now. With this you just have to downloads roms and you can literally have the entire gba games catalog all in one memory card
There is one thing people are forgetting about the GBASP Its ok for GBA games but the frontlight kind of sucks. And the cost of modding it for a better screen quite expensive, especially if you want a new shell and a decent third party battery and maybe a headphone jack mod. And also the SP SUCKS for GB with the cart jutting out the bottom and pressing the shoulder button and getting that annoying aspect raidou stretching when you're just trying to grip it properly. So factoring all that in with all the bonuses. Its not bad if you want a budget clamshell thats better than the V90. I have a V90 and it feels like a fisher price fake GBA SP. Its the plastic more than anything. Its so cheap and toy-like. I can't wait to stick this in my jacket pocket for work breaks.
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I've been waiting ages for a good performing handheld in this form factor with a good screen. Can't wait to get mine!
TechDweeb! Looking forward to your thoughts
Dude that transition from thumbnail to video start was amazing. Very cool, haven't seen that done really on RUclips yet!
Your shoryuken is MUCH better than Russ at Retro Game Corps.
Cap. 🤣
Very true. I don’t ever want to play Cary in Street Fighter.
Ordered 2 for my boys. Hope they don't blow up!
Where did you order it from?
which colors did you get?
the battery is right ontop of the cpu so it will heat up
"I don't need it, I don't need it, I don't need it..."
I NEEEEEEED ITTTTT!
@@Muench13 right! Right!?😅
It's just a cool little machine!😊
I BOUHGTIT!!!
great spongebob joke,lol
Love the retroachievements coverage
I've been really uncertain on this one, but this review sold me on it. Was concerned about how it'd control for analog stick games, but it sounds like it'll hold up pretty well.
If you want to play analog stick games, you’d be better off waiting for the Miyoo mini flip. If you need a console now, you’d be better off paying 200 for a retroid pro 4 and getting GameCube/Ps2 support
the battery location is a huge issue right over the hottest components
My smoke detector woke me up at 2:50AM PST today. I took it as a sign to buy one lol. To be fair I was already most likely going to buy one.
For future readers it went on sale at 3AM PST.
The world pointed at it for you! lol, hope your home is good
I recently saw a meme that said “why did Nintendo ever drop the perfect design of Gameboy SP?! They should’ve just built upon it!” Anbernic must’ve saw that meme and did exactly that lol
I think an argument can be made that the DS line builds upon the design of the GBA SP
This gonna be my fighting game handheld, mvc2 and soul calibur on dreamcast is gonna be great
new sub, really enjoying your channel, thanks for the content
Thanks and welcome
The question is; does anyone remember what the dome switches felt like on a brand-new GBA SP? The RG35XXSP may just need some time to break in. I know my GBA SP dome switches are at least 19 years old and well broken in, but I honestly can't remember what they felt like new out of the box.
feel like i'd use the hdmi out more on this since normally I'd be paranoid of the screen getting scratched, or it just feels wonky, but with this closing the lid makes it feel like a tiny console. Would be cool to have a few controllers to pair up for multiplayer sessions with friends
Worth it for US buyers, not worth for EU buyers. In EU the device itself costs 69€ with tax, shipping is 15€ on top, so its 84€ shipped.
That's too expensive for me, even for nostalgia purposes. Was planning on ordering one if it was under 70€ shipped, probably gonna wait for a sale later down the line, or for a Miyoo Flip - it can't come soon enough.
I hear so many AI articfacts from your audio clean-up tool.
What? Retro achievements offline? Bro you're amazing!
I'm trying to remap the buttons on my 8BitDo M30 controller via Bluetooth to play fighting games like SFIII (thankfully it has HDMI out), but because the controller doesn't have analogue sticks I get stuck part way through the process. Have you been able to do this? Also will yours play Sega super-scaler arcade ROMS such as Powerdrift or Thunder blade?
I'm sick of loud buttons in good handhelds
Grow up
bit uncalled for?
Taking such a portable system on the go everywhere and coming home and hooking it up to your tv and connecting my 8bit do and continuing on the big screen sounds amazing to me.
Literally sounds like a small Nintendo switch
@@jalene150back in my day, it was called Super GameBoy.
So you can't actually get Retroachievements while fully offline? That's a bummer. Why doesn't it work just offline? Can't it just download the data for the games?
I bought Anbernic RG35XX SP. Is it possible to have several systems installed on different memory cards and then change the cards with the systems, e.g. Stock OS/muOS/Knulli/MinUI/GarlicOS?
I think there’s a mode for the dpad to mimic an analog stick.
Yes you're right
OFFLINE RETRO ACHIVEMENTS?! Why is no one else talking about this?!
I bought a second hand unit and it has become my favorite emulation device. The form factor and portability just hits right.
Great review, very well spoken and pretty much convinced me it’s a great device. But let’s talk about that opening. Absolutely brilliant. Instant subscribe
I mean, the buttons feeling cheap kinda makes sense. It's device designed by a small, Chinese company, which pumps out 5-10 new models every year. So they're gonna be using the cheapest and easiest components to get in bulk. Nintendo is a multi-billion dollar company, which spent years designing the SP.
This might sound ghetto as heck, but I’ve seen a lot of review videos where people were talking about wanting to do a aluminum foil hack or mod inside the unit between the battery and the CPU could simply just take some aluminum foil and place it on the inside?
i miss lanyard straps
Same. They have saved my shit from breaking way too many times.
Why do we all have Ruby in our SP’s? lol
I’d love to carry this and take it to a friends house to plug into their TV. How bad is the latency with video out and Bluetooth?
I haven't noticed any delay with the video out + Bluetooth controller on my 35xx+ so I assume the same from this.
I’m super concerned about the D pad I have the orginal rg35xx which I’ve enjoyed many games on but fighting games and platformers are a pain in the ass because of the d pad going up and down when pressing on the left and right and vice versa.
game achievements are cute
I have a couple of anbernic handhelds and the buttons are all trash. Seems to be a running theme with these chinese emulation handhelds. They are cheaply made and these companies really just don't seem to "get" ergonomics
The HDMI out is interesting. My raspberry pi has been flakey might just get one of these and replace that setup with this and have the added bonus of portability
it would've been great if someone tested hdmi out and using a bluetooth controller to play games that require analog sticks like the Dreamcast and N64
Great hardware for the price, but the buttons straight up suck from what I've seen. Classic Anbernic, same stuff with the OG RG35XX's dpad. I find it baffling, it wouldn't cost them any more to just make softer buttons that feel closer to original hardware and thus make it more attractive to most people.
They are from a nation that is not exactly known for its attention to detail
Soft buttons are for soft people
Are the buttons fatiguing after playing for 1 hour?
omg this is perfect for games like Gex and Crash Bandicoot
I'll stick with my Odin 2 and my actual SP with an upgraded IPS screen.
Hi there!
I am getting into handheld emulation and was wondering if this is the best bang for your buck under 100 dollars? I am tempted and I am thinking of buying one.
Thanks.
You have to decide on what form factor you're after first. If you want the flip style like this, yes, this is the one to get.
@@chucknorris8704 Yeah I just bought it. I think I will really like it. Thanks.
@@chucknorris8704 Thank you. I decided to pick up one.
5:56 What tank game is that please?
Looks a lot like battle tanks n64
Does this have the Dreamcast game toy commander on their? 👀👀
i want this handheld its so temptin.
Can't wait for mine to show up!!!
Is it easy to add games and roms?
Don’t listen to these other people, this review is fantastic and one of the best I’ve seen, up there with retro game corps!
That's straight up disrespectful to Retro Game Corps. 😂
@@trynaskate7894 I respect your opinion, I would appreciate if you respected mine.
@@trynaskate7894 - Right? RGC doesn't just review, he makes a whole site for setting up each device with the best possible firmware. Without him, my Anbernic devices would be underperforming and lost to corruption right now. lol
how did you play gta?
Via PPSSPP or PSP Emulation
@@ThePhawx so not through port master?
Fat32 or exfat?
Hi there! Wonderfully informative, thank you :) quick question if you've the time. What OS('s) would you recommend outside of the stock OS? Additionally, what are the downsides to not having the latest OS version installed (if any)? I'm not super techy and haven't the youth or time for digital maintenance if I may admit, merely wondering how well this device would fair if purchased, loaded with custom OS and then just sorta, well, used without future updates. I'm pretty new to all this, apologies if this is a silly question, common knowledge or sheer blashpemy. Sincerely appreciate any/all insight from the community!
I do like the look of this, but the crappy speaker and the screen needs to be at least 4" imo, an edge to edge 5" AMOLED would be even better, the screen is not a deal breaker, but the crappy 1watt mono speaker is. An SPXL with dual 3watt stereo speakers and a 5" display would be perfect.
Thanks for the review!
My pleasure!
No heatsink on CPU? And CPU right next to the battery... That's not safe... Or a battery degrader...
Its cool but it absolutely is too big to comfortably sit in my pocket all day every day, therefore it is useless to me. Maybe some day they will come out with something thinner, until then I will stick with the new Ambernic horizonal 28xxx, which also has an awesome dpad
For the battery life, it would have been nice to test this on a GBA game instead seeing this device has been modelled after a GBA SP. There are more optimal devices for PS1 with analog sticks and more that would provide a better experience. I guess what I'm saying is that the main use for this purchase will be GBA games and so I don't think this battery test was fair.
Has its issues, so it's not perfect
I'll be putting the dpad on this to the test in Pokemon Emerald, see if it does well with the bicycle puzzles
Getting tight control and high accuracy when you have 1 frame to turn is a great test!
This device is fantastic and I can’t wait for mine to get here
Do we know when these will start to ship? I haven't seen any updates other than "your order is confirmed." It was ordered on launch day.
i got the silver one. as it looks same with my silver ags101
Their theme based emulators, GBC, GBA, are all pretty awesome
Thanks for talking about Wave Race! I've been looking for the perfect device to play n64 on the go for a long time. It seems this one lacks a bit of power to do so. Maybe next time.
Thanks for making the comparison of what the dpad and buttons sound like as i needed a point of comparison and have a xbox series s controller at home.
Does anyone know what's the name of the fighting game at 5:14 and the Metal Slug version at 7:20?
looks like power stone. Not sure about the metal slug game though
@@FS-zt6tm thanks, I appreciate it. Oh man, I've wanting to know and re-play that specific Metal Slug version for years now 😆
Both of my colourways are in their way. GBA happiness.
I have been ignoring all emulator handheld for so long, I'm definitely getting one now.
Just got my 35XXSP, has anyone figured out how to remove various system bezels with stock firmware 240511? Every time I change it in RA and go back to a game the system themed bezels return. I prefer full screen aspect ratio with no boarders. The only one I would consider keeping is the GBA SP bottom bezel.
You have to save your changes to the Retroarch config file
Damnit, Phawx! There goes my money…😂
they should've put psp type analog here
or a smaller version of the 3DS circle pad
nah. keep it simple
I need another retro handheld like i need a hole in my head…but this one looks amazing so i ordered 😂
“aLmOsT pErFeCt” 🥴
This is my first Anbernic purchase. I've always thought that Anbernic and Powkitty are garbage companies. I hope that this might change my mind.
I thought similarly, I took the bait on the Sega inspired device (ARC) and was very pleasantly surprised by the build quality. Very tempted on this SP as well...
Hi there, can it connect a Bluetooth controller, like switch pro, while closing the shell with HDMI out?
Yes, so long as the device is plugged in
how loud were the buttons?, curious if they'd be too loud for busses and trains TY
I guess that if you are coming from a loving device that holds a special place in the heart, then the potential to want something like this to bring nostalgia alive like no other is likely going to be high.
It does seem that in this case, the dream is matched by the delivery.
So I see the appeal. But for me, it's limitations based upon the design of the past, means that it does lack some functionality that I would be more used to in 2024. It's a pass for me.
However, we cannot ignore the open piracy aspect that is being openly condoned and promoted.
How do those boots taste? Sailing the digital seas wouldn't be needed if things weren't priced insanely high (old pokemon games go for HUNDREDS online.)
already got mine, no regrets
Did I miss the report on standby mode battery drain? Apparently 4% per hour, so need to turn it off each time unless do not mind the drain.
Pretty common with these handhelds
I had to buy it before the video ended. You know how to sell things 😂
No the games are not gonna be "the native resolution" as stated at 0:50.... talk about mis-information. They are just being displayed at their native aspect ratio, but not native resolution. And this is already done in every other device out there with a 640x480 screen.
You're correct!
@@ThePhawx Yes sorry I was a bit rude. I actually really like your videos! I know it was a wording mistake.
whats the battery lenght with the lid closed?
These look awesome. I've purchased mine with the ex shipping, hopefully I can see it sooner than later. By chance is there a list of games they ask that you use for your review? I notice similar game choices from each of the videos. Street fighter 3, zelda minish cap, metal slug, etc.
i am not sure how they could expedite customs…
@@nullenski yeah, I might have burned $30 on it, but here’s hoping 😅
Does it have RTC?
Gonna pass on this one... looking forward to the Miyoo Mini Flip though, should be out next month
the mini flip looks gross
@@brucieplays3720 why 😮 say that?
I probs get both cos I'm an idiot
$108 cdn shipped😢
$71.92 USD
I like my deep pads and my buttons, like my mechanical keyboards, cherry MX blue stiff, and clicky!
this has to be one of the worst motherboard designs i have seen in a while , im staying away from that dangerous thing
lolwut
@@oxbeansxo the h700 cpu has no cooling , its right against the battery and using the battery as a heat sink while the other rg35xx devices all have normal heat sinks
people already did heat test videos and showed it reaches 70c on 20c room temperature
and if you live in a country like mine where its always around 30-35c
that cpu will be 85 c all the time and that battery will be COOKING
using a battery as a heat sink is just dangerous , especially with the h700 that can get pretty toasty
so if you live in a colder country its not going to blow up but it will definitely degrade your battery super fast
battery's are not designed to be heat sinks....
Love everything about the console but the buttons. Don't think I could play it anywhere in public or at work with such clicky buttons
Already got the miyoo mini, i see no reason to replace it. Hopefully this does well though.
The Miyoo mini is awesome and no need to replace it, but I ordered one of these too just cause I love the SP clamshell
If these handhelds were made perfect you wouldn't buy the next one. The paint will probably start flaking off within a year.
Smallest least important problem possible that you could ever call out on this product
Y is shipping $12
Because China. That's a fairly long trip, lol. All of the retro manufacturers charge it (even if they don't explicitly say it or show it...) so sadly it's a normal thing. Some third party sellers will offer free shipping, but man are you gonna be waiting for it to get to you, lol. Best to suck it up and buy it from the manufacturer itself (warranty and all that).
@@dragon2knight Other Anbernic devices offer shipping from US or EU, so I wonder if that will be the case for the XXSP as well in the (hopefully short) future.
@@dragon2knight Amazon has better buyer protections imo but of course you’re paying more
Kudos, for doing that, for bezeling, Anbernic
Minish cap is my fav Zelda game but lot of hardcore Zelda fans don't even mention it.
Okay guys, stop fooling around! We need a console with 6 face buttons, 4 triggers, 2 clickable analog sticks and a d-pad that doesn't suck. Anyone want to get on that?
Over the rgarc d-pad?
The ridiculously clicky and loud buttons make it a hard pass for me.
Exactly. Hard and sad pass. It will annoy the hell out the person next to you in quiet places.
Yea, I def can see some people not liking it at all
RG35XXSP is a bit too big opposed to SP's smaller pocketable size which what made its charm and appeal.
Eh I think it’ll be alright
I see alot of people saying this but it really doesn't look that bad, it's barely noticeable in comparison imo
Consider that both the SP and the XXSP are extremely noticeable in a pocket. It's a protruding square either way.
Not even 10% bigger, dude
@@Augrills glad to hear that, I almost bought a Powkiddy v90 before because I really love to have an SP clampshell lookalike handheld
If someone wants something exactly like the GBA SP - just go buy a GBA SP.... I still have my GBA SP from launch and it still works great.
Well, I don't want something "exactly" as GBA SP, had it when I was kid but I also already experienced emulation even by then. This device is like a culmination of 2 of my favorite things. Being able to play the game portably but also have emulator features such as states & fast forward at the same time.
Good for you bud. You forgot to mention that then you have to go buy games that are extremely overpriced now. With this you just have to downloads roms and you can literally have the entire gba games catalog all in one memory card
@@trillnugz4277 Or you can buy an Ezflash/Everdrive, but at near the same price as this anyway so that's something to consider.
But this covers way more than just gba. So this is an amazing offering. Let people love and enjoy what they want.
There is one thing people are forgetting about the GBASP
Its ok for GBA games but the frontlight kind of sucks. And the cost of modding it for a better screen quite expensive, especially if you want a new shell and a decent third party battery and maybe a headphone jack mod.
And also the SP SUCKS for GB with the cart jutting out the bottom and pressing the shoulder button and getting that annoying aspect raidou stretching when you're just trying to grip it properly.
So factoring all that in with all the bonuses. Its not bad if you want a budget clamshell thats better than the V90.
I have a V90 and it feels like a fisher price fake GBA SP. Its the plastic more than anything. Its so cheap and toy-like.
I can't wait to stick this in my jacket pocket for work breaks.