I honestly don't know how you don't have more subscribers. Your content is clean and refreshing. The editing, simple backgrounds, jokes, animated backgrounds, etc are all super good. I've seen people making fun of your voice but if anything it gives you more of your own uniqueness and I like it. I could def see you blowing up with your great content in the future.
There are so many people covering retro handhelds that it's easy to fall through the cracks. It's less about quality now and more often about timing and luck.
@@View619 Well, he covers more than retro handhelds, and quality pays off in the long run. His subscribers are going up really quickly. Subscriber increases tend to follow a geometric progression for a time with successful channels. He has half again the number of subscribers as two months ago.
In theory, content should be king but presentation also matters. It's difficult to be successful on social media without being attractive. There are a handful of channels that hit 1 million plus subscribers without the presenter's face being shown but those are largely generalized channels that cover data for mass consumption such as news and product reviews. This is more of a niche electronics channel where that personal touch is important. TechDweeb probably doesn't have looks going for him which is why we never see his face but unfortunately, his nasally voice is also quite distracting; hurting his overall chances. Life is very unfair and it really is such a shame because he clearly knows his material. With that said, he IS putting in the effort despite the cards he is dealt and that should be worth something. Hopefully the algorithm will favor him one day.
Dude i felt you so hard on needing the device in your pocket. I was at work checking out the underside of a car today and my vita fell out, my co-worker was like why the fuck do you have that. And all i could think was "because it puts me at ease knowing it's with me".
Your video came up at my feed just as soon as the OnionOS 4.2 got released 😆 I love mine so much and had no issues so far. Devs are such a hero. Can’t wait for your next video with the OnionOS! Thank you for the quality content, keep doing what you love to do! 😊
I got mine off Amazon and it's great! No issues thus far, quick shipping, fair price and you have Amazon's customer service to fall back on if you do have issues.
They're available on Aliexpress for about 55 USD. No shortage. Ordered mine about ten days ago and it arrived 2 days ago. It's absolutely the real deal. Just ordered another for my gf.
@@Mosestylez I am in Thailand, so maybe the pricing is different depending on region. People in Western countries seem to be surprised I got it for this sort of price.
Ah yes...the first Tech Dweeb video I ever watched. A few months back I was randomly watching this show "The Nerd Nest" I had never seen before and Russ mentioned the Miyoo Mini plus. After a quick youtube search, I happened upon this video right here. I was confused, annoyed, and intrigued. Since then, you have become by far my most favoritest RUclipsr of all time and I've watched this video many times. Tech Dweeb my good sir, thank you for showing us the way and continuing to make wonderful shows for us to watch. You are a gentleman and a scholar, and I tip my hat to you.
I never thought I'd be interested in this. I own a Steam deck and it can play anything. But being able to play Mario & metal slug on a modern gameboy-like device feels special and nostalgic. I'll order 1.
Yet another stellar vidya TD, I'll wait until all the hype cools down and the new OS is released before I make a serious consideration into getting one. Until then it's just me, my tribe, and the POW-KITTY!!! tearing it up retro-style. Keep up the good work and stay retro my dweeb.
I heard people talk about his voice. Well, I will add my comment: his voice is just awesome 😀There is something really special about his voice that hook you as a listener (the opposite of boring) and the intonation and timber are also wonderful, like a voiceover artist.
Great video as always, Dweeb! As a side note, maybe experiment with lowering the brightness on the device in future reviews. The colors would look less washed out due to the exposure!
I’ve had mine for a month and it’s great! Netplay does work with the stock OS but you need to launch games from the retroarch menu first. I’ve built the current dev version of Onion and it’s working very well - a few bugs with the switcher but it’s nearly there.
Yeah I played around with a pre-release of onion as soon as I got this, it wasn't ready for prime time but it made me really excited for the official release!
@@TechDweebI received my mini plus, worked for couple of days, then stopped reading the TF card. Is that something common? I requested to return and get a new one again.
I got mine this week and oh boy is it fun! I had a PS1 when I was really young, and never really experienced GameBoy games until my older brother let have a go on his GameBoy Advance. The only other consoles I've ever had were handhelds - Nintendo DS and PS Vita. Playing Pokemon for the first time properly is actually really fun. For years I hated Pokemon games. I never saw the appeal. But now, at nearly the age of 30, I am enjoying Pokemon. I've also got Space Invaders for the PS1. I remember when my dad got a copy of the PC game and installed it on all the computers in the house. It literally tore our household apart as we all competed to reach the final boss. Being able to play that SOAB on the go is just so nostalgic. Crash Bandicoot too. ...and to think I was gonna waste my money on a Nintendo Switch.
I was looking for one and had trouble deciding but valuing simplicity and something for more retro purposes this review lead me to the Miyoo Mini Plus. I am overall happy with it.
I ordered one. It'll be here tomorrow, and I absolutely cannot wait. I ordered 128gb sd card for it too, because honestly I don't trust the no-name sd card these come with, and I'd just be wiping it to add my own roms anyway. First thing I'll do is just test it as-is, make sure it even works right. Then I'll grab OnionOS, and start the process of figuring out the folder structure and copy roms over. I'm legit excited. I actually have a Retroid Pocket 2+, and while I like it, I'm not the biggest fan of the fact that it uses Android. It comes off feeling like I'm opening files on an 8 year old low-end phone, as opposed to playing a game on a game console. I'm also looking forward to the vertical form factor to give me that game boy nostalgia. (I ordered the Atomic Purple. Might get some replacement black buttons though later, to match it better to the Atomic Purple GBC.)
@@TechDweeb it's on backorder, are there good screen protectors for miyoo yet? Gorilla glass, something really protective? Also, I had a 35xx which was great but the dpad was a bit unreliable, I had to mod it by restricting the board contact so there wasn't any false diagonals when playing.
It is the easy option. Onion OS started out with the intention of being easy and simple but it's kept adding so many features that it's actually quite complex now. DotUI/MiniUI just works without any fussing about
so sad that they aren't making the miyoo mini anymore. the size and old but still modern look was what made it unique. people would be so amazed that i could play so many games on such a small device.
Hey Dweeb, quick question, do you know how to transfer save data from a dot UI card to an Onion OS? I just installed onion after using dot UI for months, but likely won't stick to Onion because I have a lot of saves on my dot UI card.
I finally just bought the Miyoo Mini in a yellowish colourway. I never really understood before but yeah, now I get the appeal. It's so much larger than my funkey s handhelds but larger in a totally functional way. Thanks kid.
I don't think the Miyoo Mini + has an HDMI option, meaning it can't be plugged into a television to double as a emulation home console. It's one of the main reasons I love the RG35XX.
Ordered it but returned it..very neat little device but didnt realize how not ergonomic/uncomfortable it would be playing with it. Ended up doing games where I can play one handed, anything 2 handed and my hands were quite uncomfortable, especially with use of the triggers. Upgraded to RP3+ with grips, I'm hoping that will be a lot more ergonomic.
All these wonderful reviews of the Miyoo Mini plus, but no one tells you that the speaker makes a high pitched noise on every device. It comes from the screen apparently and it sucks.
Mine makes a very quiet noise that I can only hear if I put it right up to my ear. Definitely not high pitched as you describe. Sounds like you got an unlucky unit with a weird speaker :.(
@@TechDweeb If i turn the brightness to 10 it goes away. Lucky in Union OS i can lower the contrast. I read on the internet many units have this problem.
I always keep my favorite "thing" or two with me, which is how I got my name... but the choice of thing changes frequently. There's basically always a flashlight though. I'm a sucker for shiny things.
Grabbed one of these bad boys off of Amazon after having learned about them through other Handhelds. What a crazy cool world emulation is. Stoked for the new OnionOS.
I just received my Miyoo Mini + from Amazon after a week’s wait, and while I had to deal with a faulty micro SD card that came with it, I’ve had an overall positive experience. I’m glad that I was able to install Onion OS using a better micro SD card, and thankfully, I had a sizable rom library handy, so I had games to install onto it already. It handles NES, SNES, and Genesis games pretty good, but what amazed me was how crisp the Gameboy and GBC games looked on it. And the controls are so smooth and precise with the Gameboy games, I was zooming through Super Mario Land! I was surprised at how smoothly it handles PlayStation games like Bloody Roar and Tekken 3. I’d say the tricky part is the arcade roms. It gets very selective on which roms are compatible. And while it handles 3D PSX and Saturn games smoothly, I can’t say the same with 3D arcade games. A minor gripe, but forgivable. Overall, I’d say that the Miyoo Mini + is worth it for those who have the time and patience to tinker with it, and don’t expect to have one shipped with a working micro SD card; save some RUclips instructional vids just in case.
I just got mine this week and just today got a better SD card and put the new OS on it. The difference is night and day. It's basically like you said, what it comes with is OK, but making your own is better. I brought in my own roms without numbers in the filenames and without the junk games I don't use. :) Using a high quality SD card makes a huge difference in performance of the system, also.
The device living in my pocket is surprisingly the SF2000 xD. It´s very confortable, plays everything I want to play on the go (even can have some GBA Bookworm goodness with me!) and I totally have no worries for it´s integrity, so the "precious object syndrome" does not bite you and lets you enjoy fully your retrohandheld. I actually would recommend it to everyone. For the price it's unbeatable.
thanks for review miyoo mini plus sir..🙏 and thank you very much for giving list bunch of games that you play in this video..👍 i am gone play them too 😁🎮🔥💯
Yowsers. $160 (US) equivalent here in the UK for the Miyoo Mini and $120 equivalent for the RG35XX on the ol' Amazon. Remember back in the day when we were told buying on the net would be cheaper than buying in store? Whatever happened there? Awesome video dude. Always fun to watch 🙂
I'm with ya. We pay more here in Canada too. I always put the US amazon prices because most of my audience is in the US, but it's always depressing when I go try to buy this stuff myself :/
I bought one It was upgraded a bit and has a cool sticker over it that the guy made. I do like it a lot, having pokemon games all available is awesome. Surprised it plays some good playstation games and GBA stuff
@@TechDweeb thanks for the input!! I had garlicOS on my 35xx before it died (twice) I’m taking one last chance on these handhelds since I have the Amazon return policy to fall back on, but if this Miyoo doesn’t work out I’m just sticking with name brands
I got the mm+ and havent update to any CFW, im just waiting for onion 4.2. Now, what I hate? The volume buttons, the speaker is horrible. The software sucks too lol. Maybe Ill try that OS you just mentioned. It just has a lot of issues not running a lot of games, sometimes i just love audio completely and need to restart. Sometimes it juat gives me a black screen when entering a game and it juat get frozen there and have to restart. But anyhow I like the device, got it from Aliexpress in like 10 days for 80 with NO sd card or games( which I regreged cause I had to contact the seller to get the backup files.
I tried finding that dot ui os but had no luck, so I changed projects and installed garlic on the 35xx. Can I repeat that the speaker quality on the miyoo mini plus is terrible? I will try to find that dotUI again
Nope. I still prefer the Mini. But this is a close second. And I now carry this around instead of the mini because I'm worried about breaking the mini (it's PRECIOUS to me... hiss...)
i was lucky enough to pre-order 15 units from keepretro when they opened pre-orders. i received all of them early last week - just in time to wrap them for holiday gifts for all of my relatives! though to be quite honest, i find the original Miyoo mini to be actually a little bit more comfortable than the Miyoo Mini plus. the Mini Plus feels good sized, but its shape is really not that comfortable tbh - the lack of a chin is what makes its less comfortable than the original Mini. the reason i say this is because with the original mini i would essentially hold it literally from the top with my index fingers and my thumbs would fit perfectly where the D-PAD and face buttons would go, but with the Mini Plus it doesn't really work out that well because the distance between the top of the device to the trigger buttons is significantly longer than with the original Mini. its probably because i have long fingers so i guess its a subjective issue but it is really unfortunate because otherwise this is a really darn good little handheld!
Right after seeing your vid, I ordered a Mini+ on AliE so I can play some retro games with my 5 year old daughter. At 43€ for the 64gb version it seems like a steal...
Mm+ because I like the look and form factor of it better. For me a device like this needs to be able to live comfortably in my pocket, the mini+ comes out a bit ahead in that regard. I also like the Retro achievements, I've been enjoying having that with the wireless functionality on the mini+. But honestly they are so similar I would be probably just about as happy with either.
On the Miyoo Mini i had fun playing Breathe of Fire rpgs. On the Plus I am able to play Jackie Chan Stuntmaster and Soul of the Samurai. Excellent playing experience!
@@TechDweeb Both games are fantastic action 3D platformer games. Actually it's my first playthrough for Soul of the Samurai because it was too difficult for me as a kid. A beautiful game reminiscent of Onimusha and Genji. With the save states, these games have become more enjoyable to me. I couldn't play these games on the Mini cos they require the use of the shoulder buttons and the Mini is just too small but with the Plus I'm able to do what I want. It's mindblowing that I can play these games on a handheld device
Question for the Miyoo Mini + and Anbernic RG35XX, how easy are the buttons to press? Are they similar to an original Gameboy or even the switch? I ask this because I'm mostly paralyzed on the right side and I couple of the retro hand helds I bought in the past have greater resistance to pressing than the original consoles and it makes them mostly unusable to me. Thanks!
I just gave them a feel for ya. I'd say the buttons and dpad are nearly identical to the original gameboy, they feel 99% the same. The only difference is that the start and select on the Miyoo are clicky compared to the GB's mushy, but they're still easy to press.
I still think this is the king of the ~50 dollar bracket, unless you absolutely can't tolerate the size or the form factor. I personally think the vertical form factor has a lot of charm, and I don't mind something this inexpensive not having analog sticks. It's like if a GBC was more compact, played more games, and had a way better screen and firmware. I just got a second one for myself because my girlfriend plays on my first one all the time and AliExpress is having a Lunar New Year sale. I've got a small collection of handhelds at this point, but this is the only time I've bought more than one of the exact same model. If Miyoo ever releases the Plus in that transparent blue color I'll probably buy a frigging third one, too.
I have one question for all those hand held retro device The are many off those that use some form off little Linux os but everyone I have show in the internet the only use those for emulator My question is it's possible to run old PC or dos game's in some off those retro hand held ? The are multiple old PC games like jazz jackrabbit 2 that is very low performance and support controller's 🎮 so you able to play those old game along with some emulator games I will be amazing
I had the first miyoo mini and I resold it because the screen was too small and my eyes got tired after only 15/20 minutes of play. The plus has a much better screen but I would like to know how it looks in direct sunlight. The screen of the first miyoo mini could not be seen well in direct sunlight, could you please tell me how this new screen behaves? Like the video always my friend!!
They're pretty similar. I'd personally choose the mini +, but the 35xx is still great. The 35xx is a little bit more comfortable, and it's a little cheaper, but other than that the mini + is SLIGHTLY superior in every other way, so get whichever ticks the boxes for your needs.
Hi TechDweeb and congratulations for all your great work. At minute 9.00 you say that is possible to disable interlacing to get full speed in every Ps1 game. Can you pls tell me how I can do it in retroarch, what's the exact option name and menu? Many thanks and Ciao from Italy ;-D
Sure thing. Open the retroarch options (in onion it's function plus select but it will depend on whichever system you are using), then under the quick menu go down to options, and in this area there will be an option to "show interlaced video". When you've done that, if it works correctly, under that same quick menu you can go down to "overrides" and select "save game overrides" so this setting will be applied every time you start this game.
@@TechDweeb thank you very much. I am using Onion Os on Miyoo Mini Plus. I will try your solution and let you know. Many thanks and have a great day!! ;-D
Loaded the DOTui into the MM+ but I dont know how to add more consoles like arcade and mame. The only folders under roms are only a few consoles... any idea?
Hello Techdweeb if i bought this now, only for gran turismo 2 and Pokémon is still good choice? Btw gran turismo 2 tomorow gets an update! 🎉 a- spec v. 1.2 Please can you look at it?maybe this update is the next game to the dusty game society… mmm that will bé nice 🤣
Handheld console? On a budget, the RP3+, although you won't get full speed in all games (like 80% of games will run problem free, most can be upscaled). Not on a budget, something like the Odin, Ayaneo air, or even the steam deck, if you need 100% of games to run without issue.
Great review! Quick question though, I'm kind of an emulator noob... to upgrade the software to onion os do you need a pc? Or can I do it on a MacBook Air? Thanks!
I'll never understand the NEED for a pocketable handheld. If the RG35XX is as good, if not better, but a little bit bigger, isn't that just a reason to buy it?
One thing that stands out in the comparison between the Miyoo mini plus and Anbernic 35xx is the battery life... And that is the reason why I am waiting for the Miyoo...! And the battery is easy to swap!
Shoot, I ordered one from Keepretro back on March 1st and it still hasn't shipped while getting real close to their April 15th promised date to get all orders out. Kinda sweating it a little... I still think the RP3+ is still a better pocketable than this thing though. Of course you need more modern pants pockets for that one.
I honestly don't know how you don't have more subscribers. Your content is clean and refreshing. The editing, simple backgrounds, jokes, animated backgrounds, etc are all super good. I've seen people making fun of your voice but if anything it gives you more of your own uniqueness and I like it. I could def see you blowing up with your great content in the future.
Aw man you just put a big smile on my face. Thanks for saying so buddy. I appreciate it 🤓
There are so many people covering retro handhelds that it's easy to fall through the cracks. It's less about quality now and more often about timing and luck.
@@View619 Well, he covers more than retro handhelds, and quality pays off in the long run. His subscribers are going up really quickly. Subscriber increases tend to follow a geometric progression for a time with successful channels. He has half again the number of subscribers as two months ago.
In theory, content should be king but presentation also matters. It's difficult to be successful on social media without being attractive. There are a handful of channels that hit 1 million plus subscribers without the presenter's face being shown but those are largely generalized channels that cover data for mass consumption such as news and product reviews. This is more of a niche electronics channel where that personal touch is important. TechDweeb probably doesn't have looks going for him which is why we never see his face but unfortunately, his nasally voice is also quite distracting; hurting his overall chances. Life is very unfair and it really is such a shame because he clearly knows his material. With that said, he IS putting in the effort despite the cards he is dealt and that should be worth something. Hopefully the algorithm will favor him one day.
He grows a lot faster than other newly started channels. And I think it is because of the factors you mention. He'll be at 100k pretty soon.
Dude i felt you so hard on needing the device in your pocket. I was at work checking out the underside of a car today and my vita fell out, my co-worker was like why the fuck do you have that. And all i could think was "because it puts me at ease knowing it's with me".
My emotional support Gameboy!
Your video came up at my feed just as soon as the OnionOS 4.2 got released 😆 I love mine so much and had no issues so far. Devs are such a hero. Can’t wait for your next video with the OnionOS! Thank you for the quality content, keep doing what you love to do! 😊
Thanks for saying so! I have an Onion OS 4.2 video in the works - stay tuned!
@@TechDweeb Looking forward to it.
@@TechDweeb Are you able to cover the new Ports Collection system for OnionOS as well? Things have changed a bit and it's a little confusing. Thanks!
I got mine off Amazon and it's great! No issues thus far, quick shipping, fair price and you have Amazon's customer service to fall back on if you do have issues.
They're available on Aliexpress for about 55 USD. No shortage. Ordered mine about ten days ago and it arrived 2 days ago. It's absolutely the real deal. Just ordered another for my gf.
What’s the store name?
Where did you find it from $55? They are all like $90+
@@Mosestylez I am in Thailand, so maybe the pricing is different depending on region. People in Western countries seem to be surprised I got it for this sort of price.
@@yarbles66 Ahhh, but which store in AliExpress did you get it from?
@@Mosestylez I actually replied before with a link. It seems it got taken down. Store name is EXW.
Ah yes...the first Tech Dweeb video I ever watched. A few months back I was randomly watching this show "The Nerd Nest" I had never seen before and Russ mentioned the Miyoo Mini plus. After a quick youtube search, I happened upon this video right here. I was confused, annoyed, and intrigued. Since then, you have become by far my most favoritest RUclipsr of all time and I've watched this video many times. Tech Dweeb my good sir, thank you for showing us the way and continuing to make wonderful shows for us to watch. You are a gentleman and a scholar, and I tip my hat to you.
Reading that made me so proud and happy. Thanks so much buddy. Made my dweeby day :D
I just installed your Theme on my Miyoo Mini beta 4.2. Love ya man.
Good choice 🤓
I never thought I'd be interested in this. I own a Steam deck and it can play anything. But being able to play Mario & metal slug on a modern gameboy-like device feels special and nostalgic. I'll order 1.
I completely agree
Your voice and cartoon remind me of the character from hey Arnold, brainy I believe. 😂. Love the channel!
Yet another stellar vidya TD, I'll wait until all the hype cools down and the new OS is released before I make a serious consideration into getting one. Until then it's just me, my tribe, and the POW-KITTY!!! tearing it up retro-style. Keep up the good work and stay retro my dweeb.
You & I know that you're not getting rid of the POW KITTY. It's your trademark!
I heard people talk about his voice. Well, I will add my comment: his voice is just awesome 😀There is something really special about his voice that hook you as a listener (the opposite of boring) and the intonation and timber are also wonderful, like a voiceover artist.
Haha thanks buddy!
Great video as always, Dweeb! As a side note, maybe experiment with lowering the brightness on the device in future reviews. The colors would look less washed out due to the exposure!
Solid tip. I've experimented with this in the past and it's a constant struggle! I really need a new camera at some point...
I’ve had mine for a month and it’s great! Netplay does work with the stock OS but you need to launch games from the retroarch menu first. I’ve built the current dev version of Onion and it’s working very well - a few bugs with the switcher but it’s nearly there.
Yeah I played around with a pre-release of onion as soon as I got this, it wasn't ready for prime time but it made me really excited for the official release!
@@TechDweebI received my mini plus, worked for couple of days, then stopped reading the TF card. Is that something common? I requested to return and get a new one again.
was waiting for this review from you bruh! thanks! Cheers!
I got mine this week and oh boy is it fun! I had a PS1 when I was really young, and never really experienced GameBoy games until my older brother let have a go on his GameBoy Advance. The only other consoles I've ever had were handhelds - Nintendo DS and PS Vita. Playing Pokemon for the first time properly is actually really fun. For years I hated Pokemon games. I never saw the appeal. But now, at nearly the age of 30, I am enjoying Pokemon. I've also got Space Invaders for the PS1. I remember when my dad got a copy of the PC game and installed it on all the computers in the house. It literally tore our household apart as we all competed to reach the final boss. Being able to play that SOAB on the go is just so nostalgic. Crash Bandicoot too.
...and to think I was gonna waste my money on a Nintendo Switch.
PS1 space invaders is so good!
I really enjoy your presentation and style, informative and comfy at the same time. Here, have a subscribe 👍
I've been binging mini plus reviews and this one is the best I've seen.
this was the first techdweeb vid i ever saw
I subscribed at once
Appreciated!
Great work as always, proud of you my boy! 👍👍👍
Thanks buddy!
@@TechDweeb Of course
Tech Dweeb theme, hands down the best!!!
Thanks buddy!
I was looking for one and had trouble deciding but valuing simplicity and something for more retro purposes this review lead me to the Miyoo Mini Plus. I am overall happy with it.
Solid choice!
I have just installed Onion OS. I know late to the party. However, I do enjoy the Tech Dweeb theme.
Just grabbed one from Ali Express for £18! It should arrive next week and I'm already preparing.
I ordered one. It'll be here tomorrow, and I absolutely cannot wait. I ordered 128gb sd card for it too, because honestly I don't trust the no-name sd card these come with, and I'd just be wiping it to add my own roms anyway. First thing I'll do is just test it as-is, make sure it even works right. Then I'll grab OnionOS, and start the process of figuring out the folder structure and copy roms over. I'm legit excited.
I actually have a Retroid Pocket 2+, and while I like it, I'm not the biggest fan of the fact that it uses Android. It comes off feeling like I'm opening files on an 8 year old low-end phone, as opposed to playing a game on a game console. I'm also looking forward to the vertical form factor to give me that game boy nostalgia.
(I ordered the Atomic Purple. Might get some replacement black buttons though later, to match it better to the Atomic Purple GBC.)
Happy birthday Dweeb.
I just bought a Miyoo mini plus. Thanks to this guy. Many thanks.
Good choice 😎
@@TechDweeb it's on backorder, are there good screen protectors for miyoo yet? Gorilla glass, something really protective? Also, I had a 35xx which was great but the dpad was a bit unreliable, I had to mod it by restricting the board contact so there wasn't any false diagonals when playing.
Finally someone that gives a shoutout to DotUI. I'm a miniUI/minUI/dotUI stan so I hate how rarely it's mentioned compared to Onion.
It is the easy option. Onion OS started out with the intention of being easy and simple but it's kept adding so many features that it's actually quite complex now. DotUI/MiniUI just works without any fussing about
Ha! That conversation sounds familiar 😂 grate episode... Preshissssssss
so sad that they aren't making the miyoo mini anymore. the size and old but still modern look was what made it unique. people would be so amazed that i could play so many games on such a small device.
It's back in stock on ali express
Got a Mini Plus on Prime Day for a crazy good price, time to make a custom LCARS Trek skin for Onion OS, thank you for the reviews TechDweeb!
Nice! Don't forget to check out my custom theme vid 👍 ruclips.net/video/lEHpZTniUZw/видео.html
its only 30 euro these days, making it a must buy for retro game lovers.
Need more Miyoo content Dweeb! 😁
Hey Dweeb, quick question, do you know how to transfer save data from a dot UI card to an Onion OS? I just installed onion after using dot UI for months, but likely won't stick to Onion because I have a lot of saves on my dot UI card.
I finally just bought the Miyoo Mini in a yellowish colourway. I never really understood before but yeah, now I get the appeal. It's so much larger than my funkey s handhelds but larger in a totally functional way. Thanks kid.
I'm sad they removed the volume wheel.
I'm with ya
The real star of the channel is Mom
I don't think the Miyoo Mini + has an HDMI option, meaning it can't be plugged into a television to double as a emulation home console. It's one of the main reasons I love the RG35XX.
True. It's a great feature, missed opportunity here.
Nice review bro. Can’t wait to get mine!
Ordered it but returned it..very neat little device but didnt realize how not ergonomic/uncomfortable it would be playing with it. Ended up doing games where I can play one handed, anything 2 handed and my hands were quite uncomfortable, especially with use of the triggers. Upgraded to RP3+ with grips, I'm hoping that will be a lot more ergonomic.
I don't dislike the Miyoo Mini +, but I admit that the RP3+ is much more comfortable for long gaming sessions.
All these wonderful reviews of the Miyoo Mini plus, but no one tells you that the speaker makes a high pitched noise on every device. It comes from the screen apparently and it sucks.
Mine makes a very quiet noise that I can only hear if I put it right up to my ear. Definitely not high pitched as you describe. Sounds like you got an unlucky unit with a weird speaker :.(
@@TechDweeb If i turn the brightness to 10 it goes away. Lucky in Union OS i can lower the contrast. I read on the internet many units have this problem.
And now the beta for OnionOS 4.2 is out :D I installed it on mine and it is working great. Plus I can swap the card between the Mini and Plus freely.
Is the installation easy? First time playing emulators
@@Mando-91 yeah, you just drag and drop the files onto a clean SD card.
@Captain Zed why not? Im curious and learning myself
I always keep my favorite "thing" or two with me, which is how I got my name... but the choice of thing changes frequently. There's basically always a flashlight though. I'm a sucker for shiny things.
Got 2 of them on the way! One for me and one for my son for Netplay! Also, your comment about 17 or more handheld hit a bit too close to home lol
Grabbed one of these bad boys off of Amazon after having learned about them through other Handhelds. What a crazy cool world emulation is. Stoked for the new OnionOS.
When I got mine in the mail and held it for the first time I audibly gasped. It just felt so damn good in my hands, I can’t describe why.
That's a good sign right there. The power of first impressions.
At 08:20: Genesis native resolution on most games is 320x224, not 640x480.
Good to know!
Freaking love your voice . I subbed
Haha thanks buddy. Welcome!
I just received my Miyoo Mini + from Amazon after a week’s wait, and while I had to deal with a faulty micro SD card that came with it, I’ve had an overall positive experience. I’m glad that I was able to install Onion OS using a better micro SD card, and thankfully, I had a sizable rom library handy, so I had games to install onto it already. It handles NES, SNES, and Genesis games pretty good, but what amazed me was how crisp the Gameboy and GBC games looked on it. And the controls are so smooth and precise with the Gameboy games, I was zooming through Super Mario Land! I was surprised at how smoothly it handles PlayStation games like Bloody Roar and Tekken 3. I’d say the tricky part is the arcade roms. It gets very selective on which roms are compatible. And while it handles 3D PSX and Saturn games smoothly, I can’t say the same with 3D arcade games. A minor gripe, but forgivable. Overall, I’d say that the Miyoo Mini + is worth it for those who have the time and patience to tinker with it, and don’t expect to have one shipped with a working micro SD card; save some RUclips instructional vids just in case.
I just got mine this week and just today got a better SD card and put the new OS on it. The difference is night and day. It's basically like you said, what it comes with is OK, but making your own is better. I brought in my own roms without numbers in the filenames and without the junk games I don't use. :) Using a high quality SD card makes a huge difference in performance of the system, also.
The device living in my pocket is surprisingly the SF2000 xD.
It´s very confortable, plays everything I want to play on the go (even can have some GBA Bookworm goodness with me!) and I totally have no worries for it´s integrity, so the "precious object syndrome" does not bite you and lets you enjoy fully your retrohandheld.
I actually would recommend it to everyone. For the price it's unbeatable.
thanks for review miyoo mini plus sir..🙏
and thank you very much for giving list bunch of games that you play in this video..👍
i am gone play them too 😁🎮🔥💯
Yeah I've learned if I don't list the games in the video I get 100 questions about what the games are, it's just easier to list them :P
@@TechDweeb thank you mister.. 😬
greeting from Indonesia 🇮🇩
Yowsers. $160 (US) equivalent here in the UK for the Miyoo Mini and $120 equivalent for the RG35XX on the ol' Amazon.
Remember back in the day when we were told buying on the net would be cheaper than buying in store? Whatever happened there?
Awesome video dude. Always fun to watch 🙂
I'm with ya. We pay more here in Canada too. I always put the US amazon prices because most of my audience is in the US, but it's always depressing when I go try to buy this stuff myself :/
Ordered the miyoo mini plus in purple for the my girlfriend. Can't wait to install OnionOS and all the Roms etc...
48 Euro is just an amazing price!
I would be really interested in kind of Your favorite gameboz ,sega,Ps1 ,etc games Videos,love your stuff ,Thank you for making such great Videos 🤗🤗
Good idea! And thank you!
I collect retro games and cool vids. Thanks for makin cool vids homie.
You're welcome homie 🤓
I bought the RG35XX so gonna keep that xD
Yup. This isn't an upgrade at all. It's a side-grade.
Get both😂
Wow ❗ your sound is amazing. 3D surround.
another great vid thanks bro
btw are you canadian?
I am, yes!
@@TechDweeb i noticed the french on your root bear cans. that's cool bro, I live in california, would love to visit canada some day.
you should get a surface duo for ds emulation
I'd love to try that out!
This device doesn't seem to be perpetually out of stock like the original
I bought one
It was upgraded a bit and has a cool sticker over it that the guy made.
I do like it a lot, having pokemon games all available is awesome. Surprised it plays some good playstation games and GBA stuff
Very useful and comprehensive, thanks !
They are available on Amazon right now.
rg353p is my favorite "thing" right now besides my Steam Deck. I'm such a Super Nintendo fanboy.
Good combo
Ordered a Mini Plus for Prime day. Can’t decide if I should do OnionOS or miniUI. Any suggestions?
Go Onion. Only reason to go MiniUI is if you want a very basic device without much options
@@TechDweeb thanks for the input!! I had garlicOS on my 35xx before it died (twice) I’m taking one last chance on these handhelds since I have the Amazon return policy to fall back on, but if this Miyoo doesn’t work out I’m just sticking with name brands
I got the mm+ and havent update to any CFW, im just waiting for onion 4.2.
Now, what I hate? The volume buttons, the speaker is horrible. The software sucks too lol. Maybe Ill try that OS you just mentioned. It just has a lot of issues not running a lot of games, sometimes i just love audio completely and need to restart. Sometimes it juat gives me a black screen when entering a game and it juat get frozen there and have to restart. But anyhow I like the device, got it from Aliexpress in like 10 days for 80 with NO sd card or games( which I regreged cause I had to contact the seller to get the backup files.
Yeah the stock OS is pretty garbage. DotUI is really good but it's limited. I'm enjoying using it though, at least it works as it should!
I tried finding that dot ui os but had no luck, so I changed projects and installed garlic on the 35xx. Can I repeat that the speaker quality on the miyoo mini plus is terrible? I will try to find that dotUI again
Awesome review! Would you say this has now replaced the Mini as your favorite thing?
Nope. I still prefer the Mini. But this is a close second. And I now carry this around instead of the mini because I'm worried about breaking the mini (it's PRECIOUS to me... hiss...)
i was lucky enough to pre-order 15 units from keepretro when they opened pre-orders.
i received all of them early last week - just in time to wrap them for holiday gifts for all of my relatives!
though to be quite honest, i find the original Miyoo mini to be actually a little bit more comfortable than the Miyoo Mini plus.
the Mini Plus feels good sized, but its shape is really not that comfortable tbh - the lack of a chin is what makes its less comfortable than the original Mini.
the reason i say this is because with the original mini i would essentially hold it literally from the top with my index fingers and my thumbs would fit perfectly where the D-PAD and face buttons would go, but with the Mini Plus it doesn't really work out that well because the distance between the top of the device to the trigger buttons is significantly longer than with the original Mini.
its probably because i have long fingers so i guess its a subjective issue but it is really unfortunate because otherwise this is a really darn good little handheld!
Yeah I'm with ya. I don't know why they moved the bumpers down from where they were before. Those bumpers are my only complaint.
Subscribed!! Love your vids
Right after seeing your vid, I ordered a Mini+ on AliE so I can play some retro games with my 5 year old daughter. At 43€ for the 64gb version it seems like a steal...
I saw on reddit the miyoo mini is still available but like rarely in a randomly month
What pants are you wearing? They look cool I like your fit!
Prana Stretch Zion convertible pants/shorts. I have 3 pairs, I love these!
After being with both for a bit, which do you prefer (RG35XX or MM+) and why?
Mm+ because I like the look and form factor of it better. For me a device like this needs to be able to live comfortably in my pocket, the mini+ comes out a bit ahead in that regard. I also like the Retro achievements, I've been enjoying having that with the wireless functionality on the mini+. But honestly they are so similar I would be probably just about as happy with either.
Really awesome review..
Thanks for saying so!
@@TechDweeb Do you have a video by chance that show us how to install Onion OS
On the Miyoo Mini i had fun playing Breathe of Fire rpgs. On the Plus I am able to play Jackie Chan Stuntmaster and Soul of the Samurai. Excellent playing experience!
I've never tried those. I'll check them out!
@@TechDweeb Both games are fantastic action 3D platformer games. Actually it's my first playthrough for Soul of the Samurai because it was too difficult for me as a kid. A beautiful game reminiscent of Onimusha and Genji. With the save states, these games have become more enjoyable to me. I couldn't play these games on the Mini cos they require the use of the shoulder buttons and the Mini is just too small but with the Plus I'm able to do what I want. It's mindblowing that I can play these games on a handheld device
Question for the Miyoo Mini + and Anbernic RG35XX, how easy are the buttons to press? Are they similar to an original Gameboy or even the switch? I ask this because I'm mostly paralyzed on the right side and I couple of the retro hand helds I bought in the past have greater resistance to pressing than the original consoles and it makes them mostly unusable to me. Thanks!
I just gave them a feel for ya. I'd say the buttons and dpad are nearly identical to the original gameboy, they feel 99% the same. The only difference is that the start and select on the Miyoo are clicky compared to the GB's mushy, but they're still easy to press.
I saw that the Miyoo CFW 2.0 is in beta. Can you talk about this in the future?
I still think this is the king of the ~50 dollar bracket, unless you absolutely can't tolerate the size or the form factor. I personally think the vertical form factor has a lot of charm, and I don't mind something this inexpensive not having analog sticks. It's like if a GBC was more compact, played more games, and had a way better screen and firmware.
I just got a second one for myself because my girlfriend plays on my first one all the time and AliExpress is having a Lunar New Year sale. I've got a small collection of handhelds at this point, but this is the only time I've bought more than one of the exact same model. If Miyoo ever releases the Plus in that transparent blue color I'll probably buy a frigging third one, too.
Plot twist:
This is Freddy Kruger at his DAY job!
You caught me!
you're hilarious dweebie, sweet video
Maybe a dumb question but does it come with pico8 games already installed on the micro sd card?
Yup.
At least mine did.
Awesome thank you!!
I have one question for all those hand held retro device
The are many off those that use some form off little Linux os but everyone I have show in the internet the only use those for emulator
My question is it's possible to run old PC or dos game's in some off those retro hand held ?
The are multiple old PC games like jazz jackrabbit 2 that is very low performance and support controller's 🎮 so you able to play those old game along with some emulator games I will be amazing
ruclips.net/video/pf6M39NMCYA/видео.html
how does your mini+ doesnt have the annoying green led on the top ?
Ooh Cannon Fodder! Which version was that? I haven't figured out how to get my Amiga/Atari games working on my rp3+ yet.
One of my favourite retro games! This is the Genesis version. Best console version IMO.
@@TechDweeb thanks!
I had the first miyoo mini and I resold it because the screen was too small and my eyes got tired after only 15/20 minutes of play. The plus has a much better screen but I would like to know how it looks in direct sunlight. The screen of the first miyoo mini could not be seen well in direct sunlight, could you please tell me how this new screen behaves? Like the video always my friend!!
What is the best to get, miyoo mini + or the 35xx
They're pretty similar. I'd personally choose the mini +, but the 35xx is still great. The 35xx is a little bit more comfortable, and it's a little cheaper, but other than that the mini + is SLIGHTLY superior in every other way, so get whichever ticks the boxes for your needs.
Screen and battery is better on rg35xx, but Mm+ is more polished
Woohoo! The review is in boys. This time it's legit cause it's from the Dweeb himself.
👆 This is 100% accurate.
Hi TechDweeb and congratulations for all your great work. At minute 9.00 you say that is possible to disable interlacing to get full speed in every Ps1 game. Can you pls tell me how I can do it in retroarch, what's the exact option name and menu? Many thanks and Ciao from Italy ;-D
Sure thing. Open the retroarch options (in onion it's function plus select but it will depend on whichever system you are using), then under the quick menu go down to options, and in this area there will be an option to "show interlaced video".
When you've done that, if it works correctly, under that same quick menu you can go down to "overrides" and select "save game overrides" so this setting will be applied every time you start this game.
@@TechDweeb thank you very much. I am using Onion Os on Miyoo Mini Plus. I will try your solution and let you know. Many thanks and have a great day!! ;-D
What game is first in this video?
Comix Zone
@@TechDweeb Thank you 🙏
Loaded the DOTui into the MM+ but I dont know how to add more consoles like arcade and mame. The only folders under roms are only a few consoles... any idea?
Those consoles aren't part of DotUI. Just the home consoles.
Hello Techdweeb if i bought this now, only for gran turismo 2 and Pokémon is still good choice?
Btw gran turismo 2 tomorow gets an update! 🎉 a- spec v. 1.2
Please can you look at it?maybe this update is the next game to the dusty game society… mmm that will bé nice 🤣
Hello,
what's that airplane game you keep showing in the video?
What's the first game show?
The MIYOO Mini is back on sale on ebay. There are a lot of them there.
how do i turn of interlacing what ever thats called pleade help
Hello, what is the game at 3:57 ? Thanks!
1944 The Loop Master (MAME)
@@TechDweeb thank you very much!
What’s the best console to emulate GameCube
Handheld console? On a budget, the RP3+, although you won't get full speed in all games (like 80% of games will run problem free, most can be upscaled). Not on a budget, something like the Odin, Ayaneo air, or even the steam deck, if you need 100% of games to run without issue.
Great review! Quick question though, I'm kind of an emulator noob... to upgrade the software to onion os do you need a pc? Or can I do it on a MacBook Air? Thanks!
You can do it on a Mac, you don't need to flash an image or anything, it's just copying over some files.
dang, no gigglebytes this time??
great breakdown!
I'll never understand the NEED for a pocketable handheld. If the RG35XX is as good, if not better, but a little bit bigger, isn't that just a reason to buy it?
If you don't intend to carry it around in your pocket, they yeah! I always have a handheld with me so pocketability is important.
@@TechDweeb thanks for the reply! Good to hear as I've ordered the RG and am just waiting for it to arrive;)
One thing that stands out in the comparison between the Miyoo mini plus and Anbernic 35xx is the battery life... And that is the reason why I am waiting for the Miyoo...! And the battery is easy to swap!
Shoot, I ordered one from Keepretro back on March 1st and it still hasn't shipped while getting real close to their April 15th promised date to get all orders out. Kinda sweating it a little...
I still think the RP3+ is still a better pocketable than this thing though. Of course you need more modern pants pockets for that one.
Dang. Thats where I got mine from, but it shipped pretty quickly. Hope you don't have to wait much longer!