@@adinwalls Yeah, I'm glad I snagged that color, and I'm excited for the extra power over the 405V! This is gonna be my last new device for a little. Got a backlog of devices to make content on as is.
The price never made sense to me, the only reason people love the RG405V was because of the pricing but the price is kinda higher than the RG Cube. (Anbernic should probably decrease the price by 5 bucks that's it) (since most of their money comes from their weak handhelds)
Great handheld but not perfect, mainly because of the ergonomics (bottons design and grip)... Last year I bought the Rg405V and despite being great at emulating, I ended up selling it because it gaved me hand crams/fatigue after using it for 10 minutes... If L/R could be a little more higher the console would be perfect. While using the left analog + using the L/R triggers, the grip design is practically of no use
I have question. I’m new to looking for an emulation machine. I have several “retro” consoles ranging from Atari to modern. I am trying to find the most “all in one” device that can be semi portable (not a desktop) but can play pretty much anything with multiplayer for couch games with buddies. Will handhelds ever reach that level? Am I basically looking at a PC handheld? I know certain games are problematic, like Conker’s Bad Fur Day (one of my favorites) and I would love to find something that doesn’t have limitations. Another favorite I loved was a weird one, Seaman on the Dreamcast. That would need a microphone and I assume that is a unique issue I’ll struggle to find something to emulate.
Yup. Sounds like you're looking for a PC handheld. Steam Deck or any of the Z1 Extreme handhelds are good. I do think that there will be some handhelds that can hit those levels if they're mainly designed for emulating old titles. I'm thinking the Retroid Pocket 5 may hit that mark for you once it's out. I don't have one, but looking at the spec sheet alone gets me excited to test it out. Also, I'd recommend getting a dock of some kind to connect to your TV for couch co-op. There are a ton out there to choose from depending on your needs. Edit: Check out EmuDeck if you are going with a PC Handheld. It's awesome and easy to set up.
@@baldlyrudy Thanks! I just heard about the Retroid Pocket 5. I'll keep an eye out for the video. Something I am also curious about is how these handheld would handle having multiple Bluetooth controllers connected and being played on a TV so truly emulate a couch gaming session with my buddies or my wife and kids. I'm assuming that is not a common use for them since it doesn't seem to be talked about in many videos.
PLEASE HELP ME I GOT THE RG 406V BUT I SKIPPED THE FILE DECOMPRESION SCREEN ACIDENTALLY AND NOW IT SAYS I HAVE 0 GAMES PLEASE GET BACK TO ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
I am extremely torn. I really love the aesthetics of this chunky device but my issue is at this price point wouldn’t it be better to just spend 60$ more and grab a retroid pocket 5? Or for the same price point grab a retroid pocket 4 since they’re now on sale since the 5 launch? Maybe there is people who own both that can chime in.
I own both. I prefer the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro because of the screen and aspect ratio. I mainly play 16-bit titles, but I do like to play PS2 or Gamecube from time to time. I guess what you mainly want in form factor comes into play. That's a pretty interesting and justified comparison.
@@baldlyrudy yeah especially now that on retroid official site the pocket 4 is basically the same price. Wild to think but that really is a heck of a value for the days you might play something needing more power or legit triggers 😵💫. I wish I could just grab both but would prefer one that does all. 🍻
I have those nba hands so the size would be pretty nice for me. Being talls not always fun especially in a grocery store. My wife's heard hey can I borrow him? Dang top shelf and little controllers are my kryptonite.
if i was the owner of one of these companies id try to hire the people who made aethersx2 and pay them to continue the project, so that the devices actually have a fully functioning emulator to play ps2 games which is what a large number of people dream of with handheld devices. at the moment they kind of sell us the promise of emulating ps2 but only works for a few games, and the manufacturers have to use extremely powerful chips to run the non-optimized emulator and it still doesnt play all ps2 games
I've been always interested in a device like this, I really like verticals with OG dmg ergonomics (I sold my original GB dmg since it had some issues). What holds me back is that the 406 and all the similar devices are rather expensive all-in-one solutions but I wanna use a vertical design primarily for retro emulation, so I pay for gimmicks I dont need. For PS1/PS2 and PSP anyways, I prefer a horizontal handheld with a 5" display and a wider screen. If the 406 was a scaled RG40XXV with at least 4.5", not so chunky, maybe even without touch but a bit cheaper it would have been nice. So I guess people who use multiple devices anyways would get 2 or 3 for different purposes.
Depends on the aspect ratio of the console you are emulating. It’s about as tall as larger screens but more boxy. For consoles using the matching aspect ratio, you won’t get a larger image than much larger screens.
I currently have the RG405V and the RG353V, on the fence on this one. I need something that can handle PS2 and GC better, and 405V doesn’t run the games that great. Should I wait for the next one?
Seems to be working. The only thing is that you have to force a landscape orientation in order for it to work with the handheld being vertical. You'll get black bars on the sides.
Is this the Anker 737 Powerbank? I'm thinking about getting this for my Odin 2 and my other 5 handhelds. What do you think of it? Does it pay off? I would currently pay 100 euros for it. I'll wait for your answer :) Greez! EDIT: ah. it the one from UGREEN...but maybe you can answer my questions anyway :)
Hi! I think it's a good choice as you can keep an eye on all of the power output for all of your devices at the same time. I tried it with multiple devices and it handled each one well.
As a fellow Steam deck owner, I found it wayyyy too heavy to be used an actual “portable” handheld. That’s what propelled me into buying all of these amazing little Anbernic machines. The Steamdeck is still an amazing device for lazy gaming days on the couch. But for anyone who wants something travel friendly, I’d go for the Anbernic SP or Cube. They’re both great!
They do. You just have to pay for the one that includes the card. It's an option there. I would recommend going with the smallest card. Larger cards tend to have repeats of the same games from different regions.
I don't have the Xreal Air Glasses, but I do have the Viture Pro XR and they work just fine. The image displayed is still a 4:3 aspect ratio, but still clear.
@@baldlyrudythat’s awesome! I would imagine if they work on those they will work on the xreal airs! I may pick this thing up just for that simple fact. Thanks for the reply! Just a suggestion may be a cool idea to do a quick video of this thing working with the display glasses you have and talk about the experience just because there are not many devices that have that capability without a bunch of dongles. :)
So for me this is a hard choice. I own a 405v and its fantastic, and I'd definitely prefer a vertical handheld as the gbc is my fav console ever. Still, lack of proper R2 & L2, big vessels and, the most important for me, the lack of fan support to personalize the thing. Like, theres hundreds of easy mods for all the ambernic devices, but there was nothing for the 405v, and I fear it'll be the same for this one. I know this might sound silly but as an autistic person that grow up sticking all kinds of sht to my gbc, it's a big deal. I might wait to see how fan support goes, or for them to launch another vertical handheld with an easier to work shape and same specs
Still baffles me why people accept Android on a device with a 4" Screen. Not only is it too small, but to configure a Retro Gaming Android alone is a pain for itself. It doesn't get better with a small screen.
Then this isn't the device for you. Get the RG556 instead. Configuring it isn't that much of a pain. It's the same as any other Android device, regardless of size. Chill. 🤣
@@wizzel22 Ability to connect whatever bluetooth headphones/ accessories should be the reason alone to have an android handheld. Then there is a full fledged web browser of YOUR choice to download ROMS directly on-the-go onto the device than be dependent on a laptop or PC to copy files. If that is not even reason enough, then there is support for some amazing native android ports like Max Payne 1 and more, to be played on an android handheld that support controllers. Then at last if all of these are not important to you and you want to set it up as a retro console only. Well, you can download and install retroarch and dolphin nightly builds and not wait for weeks to get an OTA on a linux handheld. I mean, if you love to try out nightlies. I myself love my Miyoo Mini Plus+ and use it/ carry it daily. But someday when a powerful android handheld is released in same form factor and size and not too bulky, I'd get it in a heartbeat.
That clear black is beautiful. The 405 is one of my faves so I'm excited to get the 406.
The upgraded hardware is definitely welcomed.
@@adinwalls stoked to see your review of this one. I couldn't stand the fomo and ordered one
@chadballew same!
@@adinwalls Yeah, I'm glad I snagged that color, and I'm excited for the extra power over the 405V! This is gonna be my last new device for a little. Got a backlog of devices to make content on as is.
The clear black is great but sometimes I wish they created regular black that would make the design even better
The "arch" in Retroarch is short for "architecture," so I suppose that means the word should be pronounced "Retro-ARK"
Thank you!
the flip version of this would be dream.
come on abernic, RG40XXSP for next week ?
@@mrwoodcat my 35xxsp is on the way 😂 I'm sure the 40xxsp will be out by the time I get it haha
The price never made sense to me, the only reason people love the RG405V was because of the pricing but the price is kinda higher than the RG Cube. (Anbernic should probably decrease the price by 5 bucks that's it)
(since most of their money comes from their weak handhelds)
Great handheld but not perfect, mainly because of the ergonomics (bottons design and grip)... Last year I bought the Rg405V and despite being great at emulating, I ended up selling it because it gaved me hand crams/fatigue after using it for 10 minutes... If L/R could be a little more higher the console would be perfect. While using the left analog + using the L/R triggers, the grip design is practically of no use
I recently upgraded from a 353v to a rg 556 and I can’t tell you how much I LLLLove this thing!
Oh yeah! The RG556 is absolutely amazing at what it can do. I have some things that I don't like about it, but it's still a great handheld.
The RG Cube and the XX40V seemed to have been forgotten completely
Never got any of them myself. 😅
Honestly this looks excellent and i camt wait to give it a try.
I just purchased the grey model with the 128 gb game card. I'm so excited to try to play Scarface: The world is yours on the PS2.
That's awesome!
I have question. I’m new to looking for an emulation machine. I have several “retro” consoles ranging from Atari to modern. I am trying to find the most “all in one” device that can be semi portable (not a desktop) but can play pretty much anything with multiplayer for couch games with buddies.
Will handhelds ever reach that level? Am I basically looking at a PC handheld? I know certain games are problematic, like Conker’s Bad Fur Day (one of my favorites) and I would love to find something that doesn’t have limitations. Another favorite I loved was a weird one, Seaman on the Dreamcast. That would need a microphone and I assume that is a unique issue I’ll struggle to find something to emulate.
Yup. Sounds like you're looking for a PC handheld. Steam Deck or any of the Z1 Extreme handhelds are good.
I do think that there will be some handhelds that can hit those levels if they're mainly designed for emulating old titles. I'm thinking the Retroid Pocket 5 may hit that mark for you once it's out. I don't have one, but looking at the spec sheet alone gets me excited to test it out. Also, I'd recommend getting a dock of some kind to connect to your TV for couch co-op. There are a ton out there to choose from depending on your needs.
Edit: Check out EmuDeck if you are going with a PC Handheld. It's awesome and easy to set up.
@@baldlyrudy Thanks! I just heard about the Retroid Pocket 5. I'll keep an eye out for the video. Something I am also curious about is how these handheld would handle having multiple Bluetooth controllers connected and being played on a TV so truly emulate a couch gaming session with my buddies or my wife and kids. I'm assuming that is not a common use for them since it doesn't seem to be talked about in many videos.
@@JaRew I totally understand where you're coming from. It's definitely something to look into in future vids.
PLEASE HELP ME I GOT THE RG 406V BUT I SKIPPED THE FILE DECOMPRESION SCREEN ACIDENTALLY AND NOW IT SAYS I HAVE 0 GAMES PLEASE GET BACK TO ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Is there any custom firmware already working on this handled?
Appreciate your honest take on the D-pad and face buttons. 🍻🤘🏼
I am extremely torn. I really love the aesthetics of this chunky device but my issue is at this price point wouldn’t it be better to just spend 60$ more and grab a retroid pocket 5? Or for the same price point grab a retroid pocket 4 since they’re now on sale since the 5 launch? Maybe there is people who own both that can chime in.
I own both. I prefer the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro because of the screen and aspect ratio. I mainly play 16-bit titles, but I do like to play PS2 or Gamecube from time to time. I guess what you mainly want in form factor comes into play. That's a pretty interesting and justified comparison.
@@baldlyrudy yeah especially now that on retroid official site the pocket 4 is basically the same price. Wild to think but that really is a heck of a value for the days you might play something needing more power or legit triggers 😵💫. I wish I could just grab both but would prefer one that does all. 🍻
Give me this with a 3:4 screen and it'll be perfect for shmups
I would like to know if the screen issue happens only to your unit or is widespread, don't you have any other unit to test?
I do not have another unit, but I would check out other reviews just in case.
Most reviews I've seen show the same thing. Russ from Retro Game Corps specifically talks about it in his video
I have those nba hands so the size would be pretty nice for me. Being talls not always fun especially in a grocery store. My wife's heard hey can I borrow him? Dang top shelf and little controllers are my kryptonite.
Is it better than Retroid Pocket 4 Pro?
if i was the owner of one of these companies id try to hire the people who made aethersx2 and pay them to continue the project, so that the devices actually have a fully functioning emulator to play ps2 games which is what a large number of people dream of with handheld devices. at the moment they kind of sell us the promise of emulating ps2 but only works for a few games, and the manufacturers have to use extremely powerful chips to run the non-optimized emulator and it still doesnt play all ps2 games
I've been always interested in a device like this, I really like verticals with OG dmg ergonomics (I sold my original GB dmg since it had some issues). What holds me back is that the 406 and all the similar devices are rather expensive all-in-one solutions but I wanna use a vertical design primarily for retro emulation, so I pay for gimmicks I dont need. For PS1/PS2 and PSP anyways, I prefer a horizontal handheld with a 5" display and a wider screen. If the 406 was a scaled RG40XXV with at least 4.5", not so chunky, maybe even without touch but a bit cheaper it would have been nice. So I guess people who use multiple devices anyways would get 2 or 3 for different purposes.
I'm glad you have the black one because, I hadnt really seen them in action yet.
Thanks! I didn't really have a choice. Anbernic just sent it to me. 😅
But I'd be lying if I said I didn't like the aesthetic.
@baldlyrudy Well, yeah, review unit and all 😅 but still, it looks really nice! I wish they had that purple still, but oh well!
@@Sadtiric oh yeah! An Atomic Purple would be nice.
Noticable difference between the joysticks on this and those on the 556? I wonder if they are swappable
I bet rg406m or rg406h will come out soon.
Nailed the hammer on the head. Lol
imagine rg40xxsp
Can it Run Halo 3 well?
2 joysticks tht close at the bottom wil give you huge cramps
Any Star Wars game?
how does one get games? I'm super new, I don't really have alot of time (super painful bizzes trip) and nor do I have tons of money.
@@namechanged3044 you either buy a cartridge dumper and cartridges or you put on your pirate hat
At around 12:00, did you say this would play PS2 games???
Yes. And it does.
The screen is tiny compared to the one on the Steam Deck, I'm getting too old to cope with smaller screens.
Depends on the aspect ratio of the console you are emulating. It’s about as tall as larger screens but more boxy. For consoles using the matching aspect ratio, you won’t get a larger image than much larger screens.
I currently have the RG405V and the RG353V, on the fence on this one. I need something that can handle PS2 and GC better, and 405V doesn’t run the games that great. Should I wait for the next one?
The RG406V handles GC with ease. And almost all the PS2 games that I've tried run without issues. Some run just under 60fps, but that's about it.
Could you please try the android game "Dragon Ball legends" on it?
Seems to be working. The only thing is that you have to force a landscape orientation in order for it to work with the handheld being vertical. You'll get black bars on the sides.
@@baldlyrudy cool and thanks I just wanted to know if it was possible.
Is this the Anker 737 Powerbank?
I'm thinking about getting this for my Odin 2 and my other 5 handhelds. What do you think of it? Does it pay off?
I would currently pay 100 euros for it. I'll wait for your answer :)
Greez!
EDIT: ah. it the one from UGREEN...but maybe you can answer my questions anyway :)
Hi! I think it's a good choice as you can keep an eye on all of the power output for all of your devices at the same time. I tried it with multiple devices and it handled each one well.
@@baldlyrudy Thank you for your quick reply!
Very thought out handheld.
Great insight and great video friend. I enjoyed the content
Thank you so much! I appreciate that.
The analog stick placement looks so bad imo
I've never been a fan of analog sticks being placed down there. But the bulky size helps it a bit.
How old are you?
No my steam deck is still the ultimate retro handheld. I can't stand these candy bar handhelds, they cramp my hands up so much
That's okay.
@@robertwendal5894 thats awesome. I call my rg28xx my candy bar 🤣
As a fellow Steam deck owner, I found it wayyyy too heavy to be used an actual “portable” handheld.
That’s what propelled me into buying all of these amazing little Anbernic machines.
The Steamdeck is still an amazing device for lazy gaming days on the couch.
But for anyone who wants something travel friendly, I’d go for the Anbernic SP or Cube. They’re both great!
rg556 has a higher resolution..
I would assume so. It's a larger screen overall.
@@baldlyrudy 👍 In the vidoy you say this one might have the highest resolution of all Anbernics, that's why I commented.
@@masterchririus understood. Thank you. 🙌
I looked at it through your link. I’m guessing they don’t include preinstalled games with it?
They do. You just have to pay for the one that includes the card. It's an option there. I would recommend going with the smallest card. Larger cards tend to have repeats of the same games from different regions.
@@baldlyrudy dang it, i got the 256 gb card, now i can only imagine how many repeats are gonna be on it😅😅😅
@@6mazing oh man. Well.... Maybe you'll get some more recent, larger titles. You can easily play GC/Wii and almost all of PS2.
What’s a chucky boy
Chonky=Large/Chubby/Plump
What game is at 2:49 ?
Viewtiful Joe (GC)
So close
Yet so far away
Look great…does anybody know if this will work with the Xreal Air glasses since it has usb c video out?
I don't have the Xreal Air Glasses, but I do have the Viture Pro XR and they work just fine. The image displayed is still a 4:3 aspect ratio, but still clear.
@@baldlyrudythat’s awesome! I would imagine if they work on those they will work on the xreal airs! I may pick this thing up just for that simple fact. Thanks for the reply! Just a suggestion may be a cool idea to do a quick video of this thing working with the display glasses you have and talk about the experience just because there are not many devices that have that capability without a bunch of dongles. :)
@reviewsvr7083 thanks! I appreciate that. I might make that into a Short with all the devices that support video out via USB-C.
Frist!
Was this a typo as Google offered to translate for me and came up with "Deadline!", probably was Rudy was up against :)
@@shuflie Gosh damage! I didn't catch that typo. Thanks for pointing it out to me
So for me this is a hard choice. I own a 405v and its fantastic, and I'd definitely prefer a vertical handheld as the gbc is my fav console ever.
Still, lack of proper R2 & L2, big vessels and, the most important for me, the lack of fan support to personalize the thing. Like, theres hundreds of easy mods for all the ambernic devices, but there was nothing for the 405v, and I fear it'll be the same for this one.
I know this might sound silly but as an autistic person that grow up sticking all kinds of sht to my gbc, it's a big deal. I might wait to see how fan support goes, or for them to launch another vertical handheld with an easier to work shape and same specs
It would be the best If we had Oled screen on it
I'd see an AMOLED working. Just don't see it staying at the price it's at though.
@@baldlyrudy I would pay more for It.
Maybe I should get the Retroid Pocket Mini but the 3.7" Screen seems too smal
@@genecicordeirodossantosjun5037 I also need to get one as well. 😅
@@genecicordeirodossantosjun5037 also, yeah the RP5 looks good.
Still baffles me why people accept Android on a device with a 4" Screen. Not only is it too small, but to configure a Retro Gaming Android alone is a pain for itself. It doesn't get better with a small screen.
Then this isn't the device for you. Get the RG556 instead. Configuring it isn't that much of a pain. It's the same as any other Android device, regardless of size. Chill. 🤣
@@wizzel22 Ability to connect whatever bluetooth headphones/ accessories should be the reason alone to have an android handheld.
Then there is a full fledged web browser of YOUR choice to download ROMS directly on-the-go onto the device than be dependent on a laptop or PC to copy files.
If that is not even reason enough, then there is support for some amazing native android ports like Max Payne 1 and more, to be played on an android handheld that support controllers.
Then at last if all of these are not important to you and you want to set it up as a retro console only. Well, you can download and install retroarch and dolphin nightly builds and not wait for weeks to get an OTA on a linux handheld. I mean, if you love to try out nightlies.
I myself love my Miyoo Mini Plus+ and use it/ carry it daily. But someday when a powerful android handheld is released in same form factor and size and not too bulky, I'd get it in a heartbeat.
Still baffles me that some people still don't know how to configure android , specialy now at the age of cellphones 🤣
@@wizzel22 skill issue.
Pick up a rp2/2+ 😂
9:30 anyone know what game this is?
Viewtiful Joe (GCN)
Hate that fat bezel and add to that that it runs on Android and it's a big no.