Not enough people talk about this, and it's interesting because this is a rare item that I'm more skeptical about ordering on Amazon than elsewhere. I will say I ordered the RPMini direct from Retroid, and it came in 3 days from Shenzen to Utah in 3 days w/ DHL. Fastest I have ever gotten anything from China. I was expecting to wait a couple weeks.
@@RaineyRetro To be fair, the RP3+ I got from them a while back did not ship that fast. That took like 2 weeks I think. Both were DHL though. I ALWAYS upgrade to DHL from China.
@@justinevanblair Couple weeks back maybe. I think I've had it 2 weeks as of thursday if I remember right. I hope you get it before then, it's my favorite handheld by far. I haven't picked up my Odin 2 in a while but I can't put this one down.
@@RaineyRetro We'll see if it does... they have a note up on their website saying that orders before the end of the month are guaranteed by Christmas. But I'm not super optimistic I'll have it in 3 days lol.
The biggest difference is the great Amazon return policy. While I live the idea behind these handhelds; WAY too many of them have issues and require more tinkering than I care to do. Anbenic has a horrendous return policy and since my last purchase from them I was done buying these things (which they only refunded me half my money, after dragging out the issue by asking me all sorts of trouble shooting questions). I finally decided to get a Switch lite with my Switch and everything just works smoothly. I know, what a weird thing to expect when buying something, but that's been my experience.
Yeah Amazon is the GOAT. But TBH if I can get a handheld for 50% or more cheaper from Ali or the company website... Jeez it's hard not to put up with the wait time. Especially since I already have a handheld. I can be patient for the savings in return lol But your right. Amazon is the best for return, refund, and speed. 100%
I ordered the rg406v from ali express cost me 139 after using all the coupons i can. Really worth it for that price and runs most ps2 and gamecube games i throw at it after a few updates!
I ordered my Miyoo mini and rg406v from Amazon. I paid kind of a premium on the rg406v but I got overnight delivery so it was ok. I've ordered from Anbernic direct too but that wait just crushes me.
Not enough people talk about this, and it's interesting because this is a rare item that I'm more skeptical about ordering on Amazon than elsewhere. I will say I ordered the RPMini direct from Retroid, and it came in 3 days from Shenzen to Utah in 3 days w/ DHL. Fastest I have ever gotten anything from China. I was expecting to wait a couple weeks.
When did you order? I just ordered mine today in hopes I’d get it before thanksgiving…
😮 had no idea Retroid ships that fast. I have the GC RP5 on my wishlist but 3 day shipping might move it to the cart a little faster lol
@@RaineyRetro To be fair, the RP3+ I got from them a while back did not ship that fast. That took like 2 weeks I think.
Both were DHL though.
I ALWAYS upgrade to DHL from China.
@@justinevanblair Couple weeks back maybe. I think I've had it 2 weeks as of thursday if I remember right.
I hope you get it before then, it's my favorite handheld by far. I haven't picked up my Odin 2 in a while but I can't put this one down.
@@RaineyRetro We'll see if it does... they have a note up on their website saying that orders before the end of the month are guaranteed by Christmas. But I'm not super optimistic I'll have it in 3 days lol.
I'm surprised this discussion isnt had more regularly. Great vid!
Thank you! 🙏🏾
The biggest difference is the great Amazon return policy. While I live the idea behind these handhelds; WAY too many of them have issues and require more tinkering than I care to do. Anbenic has a horrendous return policy and since my last purchase from them I was done buying these things (which they only refunded me half my money, after dragging out the issue by asking me all sorts of trouble shooting questions). I finally decided to get a Switch lite with my Switch and everything just works smoothly. I know, what a weird thing to expect when buying something, but that's been my experience.
Yeah Amazon is the GOAT. But TBH if I can get a handheld for 50% or more cheaper from Ali or the company website... Jeez it's hard not to put up with the wait time. Especially since I already have a handheld. I can be patient for the savings in return lol
But your right. Amazon is the best for return, refund, and speed. 100%
Man from a regular consumers point this man spittin! Great vid
@@bushidoal59 I appreciate it!
I ordered the rg406v from ali express cost me 139 after using all the coupons i can. Really worth it for that price and runs most ps2 and gamecube games i throw at it after a few updates!
I ordered my Miyoo mini and rg406v from Amazon. I paid kind of a premium on the rg406v but I got overnight delivery so it was ok. I've ordered from Anbernic direct too but that wait just crushes me.
Overnight makes it a W. Amazon spoils us lol
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Amazon reviews are real? This aged terribly.