Thanks! One thing: When testing Wind Waker on Gamecube, please don't test right at the start. Play, like, 15 minutes, until you get to the point where you get Tetra out of the tree. That area is much more demanding, so only having good speed in the first area doesn't really tell us if the game will run fine.
I like how four "shoulder" buttons is becoming an absolute must have. I'd welcome six buttons layout on the basic panel for fighting games and N64 titles. Thanks for the review.
Its a shame we all lost the 6 face button standard. I wish it would come back. Even though yes 64 and sega emulation is the appeal, I feel we still need it for street fighter for example
@@Metal-Josh for me it's n64 wrestling games and mods. I was never into n64 but the wrestling were and still are my favorite wrestling games. Give me 6 buttons, 4 shoulders and Linux with Project 64 as the emulator.
The ergonomics of this device make it useless. Screen constrast with dark colors is atrocious as seen in the video, it gets pretty damn hot and battery drains very quickly. You are adviced.
@@kalabash4952 I'm still surprised how people in the retro handheld userbase keep trying to hype Powkiddy stuff while throwing its hardware/software problems under the rug. If people really want quality, just go for Anbernic or Odroid. Wanted to also say GPD but they are stuck in their own handheld PC world
@@aDumbHorse exactly. To be fair I own one Powkiddy, the v90, which for what it cost and for what it's capable was a real deal. But I mean, you cannot spend more than 40$ on this brand, it's just non sense
The odin looks nice and will probably be easier to get. 240$ for the base model, which isn't bad. Same time, who can speak for the reliability. At the same time, the steam deck will play so many other games. Plus its ryzen can use x86 emulators better. The steam deck will definately play some switch games. Isn't even a wii u android emulator yet, not to mention switch. Windows on arm, ain't going to get you far. But having x86, you could install windows 10 for sure.
10:42 Couldn't agree more. I would add that the S9 also has the ability to connect directly to a screen using Samsung Dex, so it's perfect for a hybrid mini PC.
Frustrating that in 2021, it still costs well over $200 ($173 usd is $214 cnd) to do decent N64 emulation. The "new 2ds" can do that, and it's like 7 years old (but of course they are hard to find now).
That's why it makes more sense to buy a decent Android phone with a USB-C controller. While it may cost more, it's also your phone, plus it streams video, etc.
I really appreciate when you do comparison specs snd test results to other devices. I watch all your videos, but i cant remember all the test results. I know i could go back and look at past results, but its nice to have it right there.
Would be nice to see you test the easier to run consoles like Genesis and PS1 but with CRT shaders and similar enhancements. I personally love the CRT shaders, they look way better than raw pixels, especially for low res games from the 90s.
when you factor controls the comparison of price between phone is almost the same but yeah got to agree if you get a decent phone and invest on an xsir controller you will def get better performance than any handheld
The T618 is already faster than the T310. With the GE8300 and only a Single Halfway decent A75 core clocked at 2Ghz, I wouldn't expect any magic from that chip. The Snapdragon 845 has 4 of them at 2.8Ghz so it's not gonna be Anywhere near a Snapdragon 845.
I bought a razer phone 2 a while ago for this purpose when it was half-off, I haven't really used that much as an emulation device, but it's there if I want it and at 90Hz refresh rate, SD845 4/6GB of RAM and those AMAZING front firing PROPER speakers, I think I'll stick with that. OTHER than that, I'll wait another year until I buy into these consoles, then they should be where I want them to be. Get a good 870 chip in them and a 720 screen should be a nice pairing.
I just can’t see the value proposition of these handhelds if you already have a solid Android phone and a game pad. I have a Galaxy S20 and a Razer Kishi, so I can’t see why I’d buy one of these.
TDATA I have the same phone. Bought with a gamesir X2. My daily driver is an LG V60, so this phone is strictly for emulation and other handheld gaming. Great phone for gaming on the go. Runs everything including gamecube really well. Just wish there was a better emulator for PS2 on Android.
@@main_tak_becus6689 100% agree. I got an s21 because I wanted top teir game performance on the go, but was dissaponted when the battery only lasted 3-4 hours. I'm stuck without the ability to recharge most of the time and I need my phone to survive. A second device for gaming is a must for me
Great review ETA, agree the build quality could be much better. Especially when it comes to the d-pad and sticks. Still, enjoying this device and looking forward to the upcoming firmware options.
People who have already tested this say how bad the bottoms are especially the shoulder ones which get stuck solid. Plus some guys have some PS2 games running but only a few and a very well known hacker already has a better firmware up and running improving quite a few things about this handheld.
Black Seraph is working on Lineage OS I believe for this? And I've also seen some PS2 and Wii emulation on this as well. This may not be the best retro handheld out, but it is still pretty capable.
I was excited about this, but the Bad controls just killed My excitemend. I still hace My og Gpd XD, an rg350m for low end emus and an old pixel 1 on a gamepad for PSP and dreamcast. This was the device to take them all. O well
If you’re into modern wall mounted arcade cabinets, I do a pretty neat build for Umbrella Arcades. There’s a gaming PC inside with 28,000 games for over 60 systems. It plays most of gaming history right out of the box, from Atari to Switch. The Switch emulator can run games at 1440p resolution and 60 FPS.
Definitely low on perf for the price. Would've been nice to see how it emulates ds, but for that purpose alone it might be better to find an used one anyway. For people in the US at least there's the steam deck making one second guess about going for one of these, for most people who are able to purchase one it its worth stretching a bit the budget to just get the steam deck and be able to play and emulate pretty much anything with the better build quality on top of it. Really hope valve brings it to the rest of the world before its obsolete.
@@bulletpunch9317 lol no. In so many ways no. @OP yep, just buy an old DS on ebay and hack it. Cheap as dirt and allows you to play the games on the system they were designed for.
@@bulletpunch9317 yes I have. Both drastic and citra. I'm not saying they're bad emulators, just that the games were designed to be played on a different form factor, and even if the second screen is often trivial, it's still a far better experience on an actual DS.
@@bulletpunch9317 when we're talking about a market subsegment that's usually sub $100 dollars and doesn't include phones, you indeed do have to clarify your entirely irrelevant comment.
@@ibelieveinjesusinmyspareti2861 eh, this runs android and expected to play phone games like genshin impact and pubg mobile. if you want it to be an emulator machine it's better to get dedicated handheld devices like anbernic for example
@@smug_slime agreed, but anbernic doesn't have anything that can run dolphin, and their next devices will use android, this is an emulator machine, even if you don't think it is
During your upcoming emulation test, would you consider trying out “Hot Wheels: Ultimate Racing” for the PSP? I’ve been looking for a way to play that game on the go, and this new PowKiddy handheld seems like the right way to go (price notwithstanding).
@@afkaz Meh. I think a psp is easier to fit in your pocket then a controller unless you've got the largest pockets ever. Or a backpack witch isn't the most practical when out an about, unless you're still in school.
Steam Deck will crush everything. But if you're wanting Android options, I don't see what the market is for these kinds of devices, not when most people have fairly modern smartphones with SD855+ CPUs and 6+ GB RAM.
The great performance of gamecube and ps2 games is very tempting at this price. I feel like a little more time baking and it'd be right. Maybe anbernic can take this tech and make the ergonomics work.
I just picked up the Kinhank Super Console X PRO and RG351MP Blue. will be here on Monday. I was close to picking this up but going to wait a bit before doing so let the bugs get stomped out lol a great review ETA.
Ive been interested in some sort of emulation device for a while. I was thinking a pi, but the more I think of it, an android handheld like this really interest me. Because I'd like to play android games as well as emulators
I'm just not a fan of how both PowKiddy and Anbernic are both going bigger with their new emulators. I'd prefer something the size of the RG351MP or smaller ( Like the RG280V ). Something that can fit in my pocket, and easy to take to work with me. This and other companies are trying to make their new emulators look like the switch, which is just too large for my interests. At these sizes, I'd rather just get a Steam Deck ( well, IF I could get one. Those will be hard to get for a while ). And with my Launch day switch hacked, I have no need for anything nearing the size of the switch ( except for the steam deck ). I could just take my switch to work with me. But that's just me. If being able to carry thousands of games in my pocket means I don't get absolute perfect aspect ratio's...That's a trade-off I'm willing to make. Also, smaller screens use less power. So a bigger screen = bigger battery = more weight. I hope some of these companies that are trying to make crazy small emulators that are too small to practically use, would make their units bigger, but with more modern hardware. For me, something in between the size of the Gameboy Micro and the RG351MP would be perfect. I wish Anbernic would make an updated 280V, with slightly newer hardware.
I didn't expect it'd play Genshin but wow... it does. I feel a bit bothered by the blank space on the bottom half. They could probably put another screen on there and we'd have full Nintendo DS emulation with much bigger upper screen.
The main reason why I cant buy these emulation devices because these sites doesn't delivered in India. I last time i ordered rg350 and it never came. Ali express in banned in my country so my best option is mobile with 8bit do controller. that works fine. Great fan of your work.
With this playing just some gamecube stuff it's really just another, "up to psp and dreamcast" handheld with worse build quality and more expensive than an Ambernic 351. With a lot of new stuff on the horizon i think i'll wait to see if a new $200 device has better Dolphin support. If not, i'll splurge and go all in for the Odin Pro and the dock.
since that costs the same as the base steam deck, I think the steam deck would be a monumentally better value. the RDNA 2 SOC should be able to play up to some PS3 games and pretty much every other emulator, (WII U, Switch, gamecube Wii, etc) and be able to play regular AAA PC games, plus you get much better long term support with valve
I bought one but after seeing some reviews I don't know if I should have, I like the idea that it can be used for more then a games console since you can get the google play store on it. I don't know, I guess I'll have to see how I like it once I get it. I'd love to be able to have a device that could play up to PS3 games or an all in one device but then the price wouldn't be cheap at all and looking more in the realm of a GPD or AYA or ONEX Player device. I also hate to spend $1,000+ on a device and I've heard mixed reviews on those as well. I'm sure as time goes on, will see something soon though, that's also not the steam deck lol
If there were 6 buttons aswell as 4 shoulders I'd overlook all of the shortcomings. As it stands with just 4 front buttons I'm going to want some other perk, great screen or fantastic speakers. But I must be honest the general appearnce of the device, the color scheme, shape everything (except that branding) for me is absolutely perfect.
Anyone else here trying to get an idea of Anbernig RG505 performance, sucks there aren't any recent reviews. I think aethersx2 is much more optimized now and would love to see new testing of this chipset.
ETA Prime was too kind with the controls. Probably because he didn't used it much as he quickly opted for using it as a TV console with a Xbox controller. Retro Game Corps did an in-depth review and found the controls to be utter trash. I guess we now wait to see Anbernic's $199 handheld. I think it should be better than this. But they might opt for a RK3399 instead. At least I hope so.
My favorite mobile platform is psp so this will do fine. I have always wanted a DS style clamshell. It will tide me over until the Odin Pro comes out! Odin Pro with the docking base, yeah baby!!
ETA Prime used to be like this early on. He's now much lighter on these reviews since he's much bigger/successful, and gets sponsored by these companies. I much rather trust RGC to be unbiased and objective rather than ETA. With that said, I merely want to see ETA return back to form. His instructional videos are still top notch though.
Dude you have the most awesome stuff all the emulator gadgets lol keep leaving where to get them on your description please thank you for making these videos man 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
You think you could benchmark mario 64 or ocarina of time i find some handhelds to be inconsistant at holding up to the game in alot of demanding scenes
Hey great review! But samsung is known for baking benchmark detection in the kernel so when you run a benchmark on it it will ramp up all cores if you do the same thing on a stock android phone it won't be the case 😊
2 Minutes in: "Huh, I wonder how this compares to the A32 5G I bought after watching ETA Prime's video on it." 4:15 minutes in: "Yay! I get to find out!" lol
So close to prefect. Just a little better SOC and improve those controls. One of the first emulation based arm devices that has actually got my attention. I'd not pick one up because my phone(Pixel 2 XL) and tablet (Samsung S7+) are both far more powerful and already do the job. If the price was lower I'd buy one just to play around with.
A device like this needs to be able to play GameCube. Was gonna pull the trigger until you mentioned that! Bummer guess I'm stuck waiting another 2 years 😭
The downside to #ETAPRIME 's videos is these companies see the sudden influx of traffic or a link to the video itself then JACK the prices, in my experience.
I am not computer smart, and don't even own one, so can you go through a quick rundown of the pre installed games, if any cause this could be my next handheld?
Honestly, seeing this (and how bad I personally think it unfortunately is) just makes me more excited for the Retroid Pocket 2+. It's not as powerful as the x18s, but it's $100 and will do PSP, Dreamcast, N64, and Saturn just fine.
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Thanks! One thing: When testing Wind Waker on Gamecube, please don't test right at the start. Play, like, 15 minutes, until you get to the point where you get Tetra out of the tree. That area is much more demanding, so only having good speed in the first area doesn't really tell us if the game will run fine.
Glad you didn't caption this "THE BEST EMULATOR EVER" this time
I hate that stupid clickbait title
Yeah that does get a lil old.
@@obvious_giraffe8386 huh?
I like how four "shoulder" buttons is becoming an absolute must have.
I'd welcome six buttons layout on the basic panel for fighting games and N64 titles.
Thanks for the review.
The powkiddy A20 is going to have the 6 button layout but 2 shoulders. I'm waiting for the same thing.
Its a shame we all lost the 6 face button standard. I wish it would come back. Even though yes 64 and sega emulation is the appeal, I feel we still need it for street fighter for example
@@Metal-Josh for me it's n64 wrestling games and mods. I was never into n64 but the wrestling were and still are my favorite wrestling games.
Give me 6 buttons, 4 shoulders and Linux with Project 64 as the emulator.
The ergonomics of this device make it useless. Screen constrast with dark colors is atrocious as seen in the video, it gets pretty damn hot and battery drains very quickly. You are adviced.
Too much unjustified hype over this device which, I want to remind you all people, comes from Powkiddy, not certainly shining for quality handhelds
@@kalabash4952 I'm still surprised how people in the retro handheld userbase keep trying to hype Powkiddy stuff while throwing its hardware/software problems under the rug. If people really want quality, just go for Anbernic or Odroid. Wanted to also say GPD but they are stuck in their own handheld PC world
@@aDumbHorse exactly. To be fair I own one Powkiddy, the v90, which for what it cost and for what it's capable was a real deal. But I mean, you cannot spend more than 40$ on this brand, it's just non sense
@@boothman9321 hukbf
@@kalabash4952 the hype comes from "WHAT?! It's not an RK3326?!"
Samsung, please make a game console like this with your technology.
Oh wow would I be open to a Samsung console!
Yes, so that we can pay thousands of dollars for something we don't really need at all
I really want a small handheld for emulation. I could do I switch, but it would be a lot easier and better to get a steam deck.
Not just emulation. Also, the onexplayer is way more expensive. I’ll stick with my hacked wii for now.
Get a ps Vita for emulators
The Steam Deck is hardly small though. The AYN Odin is shaping up to be a good one!
The odin looks nice and will probably be easier to get. 240$ for the base model, which isn't bad. Same time, who can speak for the reliability.
At the same time, the steam deck will play so many other games. Plus its ryzen can use x86 emulators better. The steam deck will definately play some switch games. Isn't even a wii u android emulator yet, not to mention switch. Windows on arm, ain't going to get you far. But having x86, you could install windows 10 for sure.
@@wesleyswafford2462 but that’s also the cheapest pc handheld you can get (assuming you buy the $399 one) to enable emulation upto PS3 and switch
10:42 Couldn't agree more. I would add that the S9 also has the ability to connect directly to a screen using Samsung Dex, so it's perfect for a hybrid mini PC.
Frustrating that in 2021, it still costs well over $200 ($173 usd is $214 cnd) to do decent N64 emulation.
The "new 2ds" can do that, and it's like 7 years old (but of course they are hard to find now).
Keep your eyes out for...
Odin handheld(Lite)
Retroid Pocket 2 Plus+
RG552
KT R1
Miyoo P60
And maybe Powkiddy A20?
I'm excited for RP2+ and A20
These handhelds cost too much. I got an lg g8x refurbished for well bellow this price and it blows it out of the water.
That's why it makes more sense to buy a decent Android phone with a USB-C controller.
While it may cost more, it's also your phone, plus it streams video, etc.
@@LarryLopez91
Yeah, I have Nvidia thingy-mbob controller for my phone. I was thinking more as a gift for my nephews.
Waiting for steam deck. I have a good feeling that one will finally fill the hole in my life.
I've got a good feeling that is going to be the king of handheld emulation. I'm hoping it goes up to Ps3.
@@007NateNasty i think it will, even the gpd 3 i have is able to do ps3 emulation with no issues.
except you can't really buy it ...
@@narudh keyword waiting for, you remedial hedgehog.
Oh man ! Imagine playing Crossroads Inn in the Go ! Can't wait !
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You're on fire this week ETA Prime with such a load of videos, thanks!
I really appreciate when you do comparison specs snd test results to other devices. I watch all your videos, but i cant remember all the test results. I know i could go back and look at past results, but its nice to have it right there.
Hey eta at 2:24 you mention as A76 cores but that's actually A75 cores.. it's a noticable mistake
Would be nice to see you test the easier to run consoles like Genesis and PS1 but with CRT shaders and similar enhancements. I personally love the CRT shaders, they look way better than raw pixels, especially for low res games from the 90s.
this device is kinda disappointing...
when you factor controls the comparison of price between phone is almost the same but yeah got to agree if you get a decent phone and invest on an xsir controller you will def get better performance than any handheld
This step in the right direction for powkiddy. Soon they could end up being a top player in the handheld market
we need that retroid pocket 2+ mang! EDIT - the article is red lied to me =(
The rp2+ is open for pre-order right now
The T618 is already faster than the T310. With the GE8300 and only a Single Halfway decent A75 core clocked at 2Ghz, I wouldn't expect any magic from that chip.
The Snapdragon 845 has 4 of them at 2.8Ghz so it's not gonna be Anywhere near a Snapdragon 845.
I bought a razer phone 2 a while ago for this purpose when it was half-off, I haven't really used that much as an emulation device, but it's there if I want it and at 90Hz refresh rate, SD845 4/6GB of RAM and those AMAZING front firing PROPER speakers, I think I'll stick with that. OTHER than that, I'll wait another year until I buy into these consoles, then they should be where I want them to be. Get a good 870 chip in them and a 720 screen should be a nice pairing.
I just can’t see the value proposition of these handhelds if you already have a solid Android phone and a game pad. I have a Galaxy S20 and a Razer Kishi, so I can’t see why I’d buy one of these.
@@cs281509 personally, playing games on the phone I'm using as daily driver is annoying. Dedicated gaming system is always preferred.
TDATA I have the same phone. Bought with a gamesir X2. My daily driver is an LG V60, so this phone is strictly for emulation and other handheld gaming. Great phone for gaming on the go. Runs everything including gamecube really well. Just wish there was a better emulator for PS2 on Android.
@@mediaman9719 Ps2 is coming
@@main_tak_becus6689 100% agree. I got an s21 because I wanted top teir game performance on the go, but was dissaponted when the battery only lasted 3-4 hours. I'm stuck without the ability to recharge most of the time and I need my phone to survive. A second device for gaming is a must for me
I love these ds sized emulation machines
Great review ETA, agree the build quality could be much better. Especially when it comes to the d-pad and sticks. Still, enjoying this device and looking forward to the upcoming firmware options.
Been waiting for this
I love your videos
Dimana itu woi
Can’t wait to see you review Retroid pocket 2 plus when it comes out
it's weaker. It has a weaker CPU and GPU and less ram, but it's about $100 less.
People who have already tested this say how bad the bottoms are especially the shoulder ones which get stuck solid. Plus some guys have some PS2 games running but only a few and a very well known hacker already has a better firmware up and running improving quite a few things about this handheld.
Black Seraph is working on Lineage OS I believe for this?
And I've also seen some PS2 and Wii emulation on this as well.
This may not be the best retro handheld out, but it is still pretty capable.
I was excited about this, but the Bad controls just killed My excitemend. I still hace My og Gpd XD, an rg350m for low end emus and an old pixel 1 on a gamepad for PSP and dreamcast. This was the device to take them all. O well
Nice honest review, i like that comparison with similarly priced phone, limits of the x18s. Not like others trying to sell anything that they get.
As soon as I saw it had a flip screen, I was out.
But, I enjoy the channel.
1:30 I don't mind they did that. I kinda wish they could've done that with the 3DS series.
If you’re into modern wall mounted arcade cabinets, I do a pretty neat build for Umbrella Arcades. There’s a gaming PC inside with 28,000 games for over 60 systems. It plays most of gaming history right out of the box, from Atari to Switch. The Switch emulator can run games at 1440p resolution and 60 FPS.
Wish they would come out with a more powerful clamshell design that can handle higher demanding games.
@@bland9876 yeah that would be nice too..my shield was pretty nice back in the day sadly out dated like everything else.
Take a drink every time he says "As you can see here"
Hope a better company puts out this chipset in some decent hardware.
The edge of a handheld portable gaming console it even runs much faster than any other smartphones on genshin impact
Please use Shenmue 1 and 2 for your testing! Would love to see it!
Those are the only dreamcast games I care about.
Definitely low on perf for the price. Would've been nice to see how it emulates ds, but for that purpose alone it might be better to find an used one anyway.
For people in the US at least there's the steam deck making one second guess about going for one of these, for most people who are able to purchase one it its worth stretching a bit the budget to just get the steam deck and be able to play and emulate pretty much anything with the better build quality on top of it. Really hope valve brings it to the rest of the world before its obsolete.
@@bulletpunch9317 lol no. In so many ways no.
@OP yep, just buy an old DS on ebay and hack it. Cheap as dirt and allows you to play the games on the system they were designed for.
@@bulletpunch9317 yes I have. Both drastic and citra. I'm not saying they're bad emulators, just that the games were designed to be played on a different form factor, and even if the second screen is often trivial, it's still a far better experience on an actual DS.
@@bulletpunch9317 also no, it won't run on "literally anything." There's a lot on the lower end that can't handle DS emulation.
powkiddys audience isnt really the serious emulation community. its for younger kids who just wanna play gba pokemon and things like that.
@@bulletpunch9317 when we're talking about a market subsegment that's usually sub $100 dollars and doesn't include phones, you indeed do have to clarify your entirely irrelevant comment.
Extremely disappointing considering you can get a poco x3 pro for like 10 extra dollariadoos
@@ibelieveinjesusinmyspareti2861 eh, this runs android and expected to play phone games like genshin impact and pubg mobile. if you want it to be an emulator machine it's better to get dedicated handheld devices like anbernic for example
@@smug_slime agreed, but anbernic doesn't have anything that can run dolphin, and their next devices will use android, this is an emulator machine, even if you don't think it is
@@smug_slime Huh? How is this not a dedicated handheld device?
@@ibelieveinjesusinmyspareti2861 why? There are tons of smartphones literally designed for gaming. You can, definitely
@@smug_slime whats the difference this is basically retroid device.. an anbernic's direct competitor
During your upcoming emulation test, would you consider trying out “Hot Wheels: Ultimate Racing” for the PSP?
I’ve been looking for a way to play that game on the go, and this new PowKiddy handheld seems like the right way to go (price notwithstanding).
You've been looking for a way to play a psp game on the go?... Have you tried a psp?
@@AnarickTheDevil or any Android smartphone
@@afkaz Meh. I think a psp is easier to fit in your pocket then a controller unless you've got the largest pockets ever. Or a backpack witch isn't the most practical when out an about, unless you're still in school.
@@AnarickTheDevil yeah but psp are sometime hard to find in some places ,in my home town their pretty rare to see i mostly see ds for sale
3rd! Love your content!
I love the clamshell form factor (GBA SP is my all time favorite console) but this thing really misses the mark.
I'd really like to see Pokémon Unite on this little machine
Steam Deck will crush everything. But if you're wanting Android options, I don't see what the market is for these kinds of devices, not when most people have fairly modern smartphones with SD855+ CPUs and 6+ GB RAM.
I wish there was a clamshell controller case for modern flagships
Watching this on a XD+!
Why didn't they spend an extra $5 on decent parts and charge an extra $5 for something that plays well?
The great performance of gamecube and ps2 games is very tempting at this price. I feel like a little more time baking and it'd be right. Maybe anbernic can take this tech and make the ergonomics work.
God I love your videos ETA. Emulation is just the best and so fun.
I just picked up the Kinhank Super Console X PRO and RG351MP Blue. will be here on Monday. I was close to picking this up but going to wait a bit before doing so let the bugs get stomped out lol a great review ETA.
Looks like a great device for emulation. Will keep any eye out for a sale.
Thank you for your reviews. You really inspired my interest in hardware 👌🏾
Also. Android based handhelds are the future, always was lol
Ive been interested in some sort of emulation device for a while. I was thinking a pi, but the more I think of it, an android handheld like this really interest me. Because I'd like to play android games as well as emulators
Is this better than a GPD XD Plus though ? Apart from having a newer version of Android
Yes! I can play xenoblade chronicles for the wii on this!
I'm just not a fan of how both PowKiddy and Anbernic are both going bigger with their new emulators. I'd prefer something the size of the RG351MP or smaller ( Like the RG280V ). Something that can fit in my pocket, and easy to take to work with me. This and other companies are trying to make their new emulators look like the switch, which is just too large for my interests. At these sizes, I'd rather just get a Steam Deck ( well, IF I could get one. Those will be hard to get for a while ). And with my Launch day switch hacked, I have no need for anything nearing the size of the switch ( except for the steam deck ). I could just take my switch to work with me.
But that's just me. If being able to carry thousands of games in my pocket means I don't get absolute perfect aspect ratio's...That's a trade-off I'm willing to make. Also, smaller screens use less power. So a bigger screen = bigger battery = more weight.
I hope some of these companies that are trying to make crazy small emulators that are too small to practically use, would make their units bigger, but with more modern hardware. For me, something in between the size of the Gameboy Micro and the RG351MP would be perfect. I wish Anbernic would make an updated 280V, with slightly newer hardware.
I didn't expect it'd play Genshin but wow... it does.
I feel a bit bothered by the blank space on the bottom half. They could probably put another screen on there and we'd have full Nintendo DS emulation with much bigger upper screen.
The main reason why I cant buy these emulation devices because these sites doesn't delivered in India. I last time i ordered rg350 and it never came. Ali express in banned in my country so my best option is mobile with 8bit do controller. that works fine. Great fan of your work.
With this playing just some gamecube stuff it's really just another, "up to psp and dreamcast" handheld with worse build quality and more expensive than an Ambernic 351. With a lot of new stuff on the horizon i think i'll wait to see if a new $200 device has better Dolphin support. If not, i'll splurge and go all in for the Odin Pro and the dock.
The steam deck will be the best handheld for all emulation if it's in stock.
@@AchiragChiragg I can't see Steam Deck (I preordered one) doing anything my Devices can't do with Shadow added.
since that costs the same as the base steam deck, I think the steam deck would be a monumentally better value. the RDNA 2 SOC should be able to play up to some PS3 games and pretty much every other emulator, (WII U, Switch, gamecube Wii, etc) and be able to play regular AAA PC games, plus you get much better long term support with valve
@@techmaniac6731 there isn't even a proper PS2 emulator for ARM devices yet.
@@AchiragChiragg I'm using Shadow so PS2 is easy to run on my android devices. It isn't a challenge, but it's via the "cloud".
I bought one but after seeing some reviews I don't know if I should have, I like the idea that it can be used for more then a games console since you can get the google play store on it. I don't know, I guess I'll have to see how I like it once I get it. I'd love to be able to have a device that could play up to PS3 games or an all in one device but then the price wouldn't be cheap at all and looking more in the realm of a GPD or AYA or ONEX Player device. I also hate to spend $1,000+ on a device and I've heard mixed reviews on those as well. I'm sure as time goes on, will see something soon though, that's also not the steam deck lol
Why not a steam deck?
isn't the poco x3 pro like 250?
A bit extra cash for a better device for emulation, but sadly no way to connect via cable to a tv
Oh wow, those benchmarks made me sad. 😢
If there were 6 buttons aswell as 4 shoulders I'd overlook all of the shortcomings. As it stands with just 4 front buttons I'm going to want some other perk, great screen or fantastic speakers. But I must be honest the general appearnce of the device, the color scheme, shape everything (except that branding) for me is absolutely perfect.
I was gonna get the 18s, it got delayed. Then the Steam Deck showed up...
Anyone else here trying to get an idea of Anbernig RG505 performance, sucks there aren't any recent reviews. I think aethersx2 is much more optimized now and would love to see new testing of this chipset.
Have you try LineageOS on the Powkiddy x18s it make ps2 run on it and it get more better clock speed
Almost 800k subs now 💪🏼
Just waiting on Anbernic for now.
This is good I wish people make more clamshell design
I was waiting on your review!
it would be nice if you use the T770 instead of the weak T618
And mali g78 mp14 with 6-8 GB ram
@@eatmyshorts7973 yep
ETA Prime was too kind with the controls. Probably because he didn't used it much as he quickly opted for using it as a TV console with a Xbox controller. Retro Game Corps did an in-depth review and found the controls to be utter trash. I guess we now wait to see Anbernic's $199 handheld. I think it should be better than this. But they might opt for a RK3399 instead. At least I hope so.
My favorite mobile platform is psp so this will do fine. I have always wanted a DS style clamshell. It will tide me over until the Odin Pro comes out! Odin Pro with the docking base, yeah baby!!
For $15 dollars more you can get a refurbished Samsung s10e from Walmart!
This will be Soulja Games next console 🤣
No R3/L3? man. Makes it pretty much useless for cloud gaming and I was really hoping for an all in one retro + modern game handheld
Retro Game Corps was very critical of the built. I think I'll continue to avoid Powkiddy.
ETA Prime used to be like this early on.
He's now much lighter on these reviews since he's much bigger/successful, and gets sponsored by these companies.
I much rather trust RGC to be unbiased and objective rather than ETA. With that said, I merely want to see ETA return back to form. His instructional videos are still top notch though.
At that price just pre-order the AYN Odin Lite for $199. It should blow this thing away
Dude you have the most awesome stuff all the emulator gadgets lol keep leaving where to get them on your description please thank you for making these videos man 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
You think you could benchmark mario 64 or ocarina of time i find some handhelds to be inconsistant at holding up to the game in alot of demanding scenes
Hey great review! But samsung is known for baking benchmark detection in the kernel so when you run a benchmark on it it will ramp up all cores if you do the same thing on a stock android phone it won't be the case 😊
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FYI if you change the resolution on the Saturn emulator to 2x Sega Rally runs fine with the text displayed with no flickering…….
2 Minutes in: "Huh, I wonder how this compares to the A32 5G I bought after watching ETA Prime's video on it."
4:15 minutes in: "Yay! I get to find out!" lol
So close to prefect. Just a little better SOC and improve those controls. One of the first emulation based arm devices that has actually got my attention. I'd not pick one up because my phone(Pixel 2 XL) and tablet (Samsung S7+) are both far more powerful and already do the job. If the price was lower I'd buy one just to play around with.
If a Super Famicom and a Legion 5 Pro had their own 3DS handheld baby.
Wait for the Odin!
A device like this needs to be able to play GameCube. Was gonna pull the trigger until you mentioned that! Bummer guess I'm stuck waiting another 2 years 😭
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I would like to see psx games on duckstation with highest resolution on this device.
i like how these handhelds are not running at 1ghz with 1 gb ram
The downside to #ETAPRIME 's videos is these companies see the sudden influx of traffic or a link to the video itself then JACK the prices, in my experience.
You should Play some of the better fighting and racing games that can be emulated on this!
Good to see where this is going
I am not computer smart, and don't even own one, so can you go through a quick rundown of the pre installed games, if any cause this could be my next handheld?
Still blows my mind no one has built a controller with a hinge that turns your phone into a clamshell console like this.
Phones may be getting unnecessarily tall but they are all around the same width. Speaking of which I can’t wait for 100 to 1 aspect ratio phones 🙄
Link is broken takes us to a plastic thing. Also great vid as always 🙏🍻
Once You said the D-pad was no good, nothing else mattered.
Honestly, seeing this (and how bad I personally think it unfortunately is) just makes me more excited for the Retroid Pocket 2+. It's not as powerful as the x18s, but it's $100 and will do PSP, Dreamcast, N64, and Saturn just fine.
for me this is the only thing worth it at 100$, the next step up should be the odin, then the steam deck.
Who needs steamdeck when you have this at this price point?
Do you get extra performance for using hdmi like how laptops work?
The link in the description took me to a shirt 😂
I love how I can count on you to upload some wild new toy I want, nearly every morning.
I like it. The performance is good. This unit looks better than the GPD XD, and I have both versions.
Egg ns on Android getting little better :')