I’m 52 and hooked on these mobile retro game players ,I got the RG35XX first and loved it …then brought the RGB20S ,RGB30 and now recently got the RG405V (the chunky one) and love them all…I’m having a blast ,finding and playing so many awesome forgotten games from my past…spent 2 hrs playing ATARI berserk ,and had a massive smile on my face the whole time ….starwing/starfox series is one of my all time favs ,and the sw series for the snes ,so much fun…love these little things…cheers from australia
@@Thekiddmarleythat’s the one I want bro, I have the mini just ordered the Rgb30 and have the rog ally, I am unsure if I’ll be getting a switch oled or a retroid pocket 4+
@@felixo95 I love my OLED I still have my Red box switch also which I gave to my sister, but the OLED, RGB30 and Retroid Pocket I use with my portable monitor and fight pad for a portable arcade cabinet. I just started incorporating the Ally into the portable setup.
Dude I love you 😂😂😂. Not only are the videos very well edited and the sound is fantastically adjusted, nobody would talk about something so confidently if it were actually like that. But that doesn't matter, because whoever you are in real life doesn't interest me, but TechTweeb is a genius and I really enjoy his videos. Thank you for your work and greetings from Germany. We all live in our mother's basement, otherwise we wouldn't have any money for beer! 💪
Not gonna lie, I kinda went out of control once I came across this community. Ended up buying about 8 different devices. My first device was a 35XX but gave that to my sister. Ended up buying multiple Miyoo Mini's on sale. The MM and MM+ combo with Onion OS was my go-to for a while. Loved the ability to hot swap SD cards on those. Got the RG405M and ended up not liking it which is now collecting dust. Got the 35XX+ at launch and never touched it again. Then I caved in and bought the RP2S Metal on a whim. It quickly became my favorite retro handheld device so far. So much so, that it made me completely swap all of my games and saves over to this one device. There's just something special about the form factor, the premium metal build quality, beautiful screen, stereo speakers, HDMI out with screen casting available and the OS. It all feels like a cohesive package. Especially when compared to the 405M which feels like it was put together randomly. The RP2S covers all of the retro systems and games that I'd want to play. The only other handheld I use, which covers everything else, is the Ayaneo Air 1S. This thing is my baby. My pride and joy if you will. But yeah, I settled on 2 devices and I'm good on those... for now 😅
I second that! This channel has QUICKLY become my favorite gaming channel for all things emulation. Hilarious presentation and unique style. Wayta go TDweeb!!❤ ❤❤
@@TechDweeb Great video, but if I can add some criticisms. For your "omni device" instead of the Base SteamDeck, it would've made more sense to go with the ASUS ROG Ally. It's more powerful, and the display is more usable (120Hz for scrolling, 1080p for low-end use). Also it's WindowsOS which means it won't get compatibility issues like SteamOS does. Second point, so I'm a bit disappointed your pick for this category straight-up wasn't a Gaming PC. A well specced unit won't be obsolete for a decade, and will run the most amount of games. In fact it will run EVERY game, except exclusive titles from the PS5 (Switch2 and PS4 emulation is upcoming, XSX games can be accessed through the MS Store or xCloud). Those Mini PCs are actually NOT a good suggestion. They cost way too much for what you're getting (like an Intel NUC). So you either get VERY underpowered systems (Intel N100) or the competent ones (8740u) cost as much as a pre-built. The luggage/portable factor of those Mini PCs have their cost in both performance and price. Another point to make, is I would say the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is classified as "pocketable". The hint is in the name. It's right on the limit, like the PS Vita Slim. If you go slightly larger like the Anbernic 505 or 556, yeah, definitely not pocketable then. And the last point to make, is the Logitech G-Cloud. Not too sure on this one. It is very comfortable and decent in many ways. Where it sucks is that, it's discontinued and hard to find, it's official price was bad so it's Street Price may not be good, it is a pretty underpowered device (QSD 768G), and lastly it is also not very capable. For all my criticisms of the SteamDeck, well, it's much more capable than any of the AndroidOS systems in terms of gaming. Yes, even the legendary AYN Odin2.
@@TechDweeb Okay, you will like this comment :D I actually asked myself this question a few months back. I did a lot of thinking. And I have min-maxed it for a solution. You should divide your electronics by Form-Factors and Ecosystems. So there's the obvious five types: Phone, Tablet, Laptop, Desktop, TV. And there's software walls/gardens from Apple, Google, Microsoft, Open-Source, and Other. And all these companies specialise in certain ways. The most optimal way is this: Phone - Google - AndroidOS Tablet - Apple - iOS Laptop - Microsoft - WindowsOS Desktop - Open-Source - Custom TV - Other/Proprietary - Sony And for me Kangal, personally, I've thought about the details and here is how it goes: - Pixel 8 Pro. Fits with Razer JungleCat to give you a pocketable console better than Retroid P4+. And a good phone experience. - iPad Mini 7. Use GameSir G8 controller. Waiting for the release with M1 chipset, Sideloading, and Emulation. And all those iOS Exclusive goodies. Apple has a monopoly on the tablet space for a good reason, the Android alternatives just aren't good. And you can swap this out with handhelds (Odin2, SteamDeck, ROG Ally) but it's hard to stick Apple anywhere else. - Frameworks 16 AMD. It's a great laptop that will stand test of time, and can be upgraded along the way. - Desktop PC. Custom Built. Specs as at least an AMD r7-7700 with RX-6800 and the usual. For software, Open-Source works best here, just dualboot it with Linux/Windows. High upon that list is the likes of ZorinOS. - TV. Now as I alluded to before, we want to access all those exclusive games and Apps. So last but not least is the PS5 Pro. It's coming and the sooner you're on the better, because the PS6 will be delayed for a long time.
My current setup: - RG35XX H, Miyoo Mini+, RP2S for pocketability - OG Switch for couch gaming - GTX 1050 Ti for desktop emulation and indie games (yes, I've had this one for quite a while) Wishlist: - A stronger couch device; probably an Odin 2 or maybe the RP5 if that has a nice price/performance ratio - A better GPU for my desktop so I can play some newer AAA games
My list is: Switch, Deck, PC, PS5. I agree you really only need 3, I would like to get a Miyoo Mini and probably will, but my phone does the trick when I have 'time', games like Dawncaster, Pawnbarian, and others keep me more than happy and sideloading Delta for some GBA games
Just want to congratulate you for your content, it is funny, interesting, well mounted and your background has something really unique, every time a video pops out I click. For the wellbeing of humanity, please keep up your hard dedication, you deserve a ton, thank you so much!
My Trifecta: RG35XX (Today I would buy 35XX+) with 3D printed cover. Pocketable, cheap, sturdy, covers PS1 and under. Using Garlic OS and playing C64 and DOS games too. Retroid Pocket 3+ (Today I would buy 4 pro) Covers almost everithing I need in retro. Steamdeck for steam games. (Many retro / retro style games available on steam, you can run GOG on it)
Bought my Steam Deck because I wanted to get into PC gaming for cheap. And I love that I can do literally everything on it. I take it everywhere with me.
My Trifecta: 1.- Miyoo Mini Plus, Anbernic RG Nano (I'm gonna buy those after watch so many videos) 2.- Nintendo Switch (thinkin in acquire an Steam Deck in the future or something similar) 3.- My Rog Asus Laptop and PS5 👋😃 Cheers
Your channel is a breath of fresh air in a Europa sized ocean of retro RUclips channels. Mmmm, now i see that written down, i can see it's not actually the clever comment I thought It'd be. Anyways, I subbed - the "you should start a fire" line in the pocket S video still has me laughing 20 minutes later mate.
RG35XXSP (or H if you care about N64 and Dreamcast that cannot run all the games) and Steam Deck best combo imo the Steam Deck is my favorite gaming system of all time, I wish it would be officially sold in my country to acquire the OLED. I can also use the Steam Deck as a streaming system replacing the Couch Device category completely.
I bought a MM+ a few months back and won a logitech G cloud last month in a pringles competition and i have to agree. MM+ perfect on the go and G cloud just streams so well and the battery life is unrivaled
Just got an RG533v, and along with my PC and Switch OLED I'm set. Thanks for these videos! They are continually entertaining and educational! Totally my favorite retro emulation channel.
My combination is: 1. Anbernic RG35XX for games up to PS1 2. My own android smartphone (Galaxy S22) paired with the Razer Kishi V2 controller and Beacon frontend launcher for games up to PS2 3. A decent budget friendly but powerful PC, which is also used for emulation for games up to PS3 If you, like me, like to use your smartphone for emulation. I highly recommend using the Beacon frontend launcher. It keeps your whole library of emulated games, from various emulators you have installed, all in one place. Similarly on PC, I use Playnite to keep all my PC games and emulated games organized. I also have all of my emulated games nicely organized in folders on my external hard drive with a copy of playnite installer and playnite setup backup, so I can take it with me to my friends house and play on any PC pretty much instantly. I believe I have gone the cheapest route possible without compromising anything significant. Although, there was a lot of tinkering to get everything the way I wanted it. Which is something I love to do, but I know it isn't fun for everyone.
Yay! Love for the underrated G-Cloud. The battery life on that system is EPIC. Nothing compares. They just recently gave the system video out capability, which means you can use Xreal glasses or a monitor and have an even bigger screen!
For me it's: - Retroid Pocket Flip - all the retro plus some light Switch games (and also android ports - vampire survivor, Morrowind, Fallouts and similar). -Rog Ally - dock and handheld - pc games plus modern (and some older gen) systems - 3ds - for all DS and 3DS games that require both screens I have many more handhelds, but the limit here is 3 :)
6-700 for a PC is wayyyy out of my price range, as much as I'd love that more than anything... So here's the 3 devices I use, that I got with some financial help from loved ones. 1. Retroid Pocket 2+ for that pocketable life, also double as an android "phone" for me. 2. Steam Deck 64gb for it's flexibility, also doubles as my main computer thanks to a $15 dock I bought years ago for a phone. 3. Xbox Series S for TV gaming when the Deck isn't quite powerful enough. It was very cheap at $250 and I only have a 1080p display I got for free anyway. Maybe someday I'll recover and heal enough to work again and I'll be able to afford to build a PC, but for now this setup has me covered for almost everything.
When I was younger, I was one of "those" guys who actually carried a Gamegear in my pocket... I also had cargo pants.... My other cargo pocket had a spare pack of AA batteries.
I can't buy too much stuff because my wife will argue with me cause I'm buying junk that's going to end up being more junk. And it's unnecessary things that we don't need. And I have to be Responsible for our Kids.😩
Work on your frame, Broseph. You deserve to be happy, don’t cower before your woman. As long as she has what she needs and the kids have what they need, you have needs too.
My killer combo line up is the Miyoo Mini Plus, Odin 2 Pro, a Laptop with Batocera, and Xbox series X. But if I was given to choose only one for gaming, I will choose my Odin.
Great introduction and presentation, you have a pretty good comedic timing! I also liked the aesthetics of the scenario and the pop-ups on the screen, worth a subscribe! But what sold me is the fact that you sound a lot like Zach Hadel lol Jokes aside, keep up with your content style, its great!
So what youre saying is you EDC a miyoo mini or miyoo mini plus lol I have a ROG AllyX and its perfect in so many ways! But its too large to carry with or pull out for short durations when traveling out day to day and waiting around. Thanks for the vid! I am thinking ill get a. RP2S and see if its pocketable for that slot. And i guess i have a solid desktop PC for my 3rd device. I hacked an old chromebox to running linux Bazzite for a retro game system on the TV for my partner. Was a fun project! Seems to be able to run up to Gamecube games mostly, but crashes for anything harder than that...
Here my 3 that i have - Desktop with 4070 - Odin 2 to play high end emulation , and streaming with the Xreal Air !!! Hello Cyberpunk 1080p 120hz on a big screen ( i have wifi acces 99% of times) - Miyoo mini as a pocket device
How about a video on upscaling? A comparison video using a powerful enough handheld like the Odin 2. Side by side comparison between redream, nethersx2 and more.
My top 3 is a desktop, a laptop and GPD Win Mini. I pocket the lightest 7" clamshell for the win! It still might be the lightest 7" handheld there is. I also use a portable 130W 25,000mah movespeed power bank from amazon which is on sale @ $40! I get loads of power that way.
My 3: Xbox Series X, Steam Deck, and my android cell phone. Total cost was under $850 including a controller for my phone but omitting the phone cost since we all have one (xbox was used, new OLED steam deck, phone is Galaxy s20 FE sells used for under $200). I have game pass which is amazing for trying out different games and streaming to my steam deck. I have emulation set up on all three. My phone is always with me + it has PokeMMO and I throw some modern day phone games in the rotation. I think my three are way less nostalgic for retro gaming but are far more practical. Still loved the video
For me,.I have two pocket devices, the RG35XX+ for most of my retro stuff, my hacked Vita for Vita, PSP and Ape Escape (I could play Retroarch on that too, but the RG I'd just a better experience), and then my plan is to round out the trinity with an as-yet-undecided handheld PC (I'm leaning towards the Legion Go for the screen and hardware versatility) to cover higher end emulation and modern games
I would actually choose hacked switch for number 2. Can emulate quite a lot and the rest is most likely ported to switch anyway. Plus of course you have the whole switch library. Great video BTW! I always look forward to seeing next one!
My 3 are GPD Win Max 2 (or Win 4 but WM2 services as a laptop better) KTR1 GKD Pixel WM2 crushes everything I throw at it including email and excel. It's my travel laptop. KTR1 is the best size to performance ratio on the market, imo, and has that 1080p, 3:2 ratio, high density pixel display. I love it. And the GKD Pixel is my "never leave home without it" device. It only recently replaced the Nano due to the extra 2 shoulders and the bigger screen. Although the Nano performs better, the Pixel is just easier to play on. Love the video, man. From another 40ish year old to another, never grow up.
My favorite handheld devices alongside my midrange gaming pc from 2020 are currently my DS lite + R4 Card and my homebrew modded 3DS XL, the latter one doing surprisingly good with emulation of most older systems
A hacked New 3DS makes for a fantastic pocket device. Lots of emulators, (standalone or Retroarch), natively runs 3DS games, DS roms, and GBA roms. You can install 3DS carts to storage, so you don't need to take them around with you. You can play some DS roms in true widescreen, (only stretches 2D stuff). Pictochat. You've got homebrew ports like, Quake 1 and 2, Diablo 1, 3D Space Cadet Pinball, Half Life, and... (checks notes) Sonic Mania, apparently? Oh, and Linux. There is a 3DS Linux distro.
You awesome dweebs love your vids. For me I like your Channel and retro game corps equally. You make me buy retro handheld my first is 35xx. After I watch your Miyoo mini I bought plus immediately, bcoz I can’t find Miyoo mini.
Android smartphone - pocketable, functions as a cell phone, web browser, pda, and gaming device. Picked up a clamp on controller that fits in my other pocket and its super comfortable to game on. It also plays everything up to ps2, dreamcast, wii/gc with no issues. I think a powerful android smartphone and a powerful gaming PC for everything else are the only two devices i need. However, i still opt to carry around my 3DS because someone has to be the streetpass beacon of their hometown.
Right here’s my 4 PS5 (Main AAA) PS Portal (couch device) Switch (Nintendo exclusives) Legion Go (PC exclusives & on the go AAA) Also have a MacBook for work and the odd game that can be played on it
That intro is everything. 😂by the way, you have now got me thinking about that middle device because I have something to cover the other ends. Thank you dweeb!
I only have two type of devices. A pocket friendly and a couch device wich is also my main device. My pocked Handheld is the RG35XX-H! I just love the horizontal form factor and the H has enough power for some PSP and DreamCast. House of the Dead 2 is currently my main game if I'm in a line or in a hospital and don't want to think really. My all in device os the Switch. Yes, it can't play every game, yes the Eshop is a pain in the ass and YES it's under powered... But MAAAN there are sooo many great games on it. Doom, Xenoblade, Zelda, Mario, and of course indy games. Red Dead Redemption was just a perfect first time experience on it for me. I bought so many games on it, that currently I don't even want to buy a next gen Switch because of my backlog. And I can play it on my TV and on my couch or toilet.
I'll take one of each. I'm starting to think it's time for me to start a puter build, probably going to do it in stages, maybe buy a part a month. Thanks for the links TD, I'm saving this viddy.
Intro was awesome :D have a good time and lot of distance between you and some another frustrated guys! Not everyone gets your sense of humour I guess.
I’ve got a similar concept to this, but I’m one of the dweebs with 47 devices. I have narrowed down my emulation handhelds down to RGB30, RG405M, X55, and Odin 2. I could drop the X55, but I love it for GBA and she was my first emulation handheld ❤️ I’ve been thinking about turning my gaming PC into a gaming server and then using moonlight to connect my devices
I knew for sure the og miyoo mini and steam deck would be on this list but I am def very shocked to see the g cloud figured the 3rd one would be rp4 or odin 2
I definitely have a problem and buy way too many retro handhelds. Way more than I ever need. If I had to strip down to only 3, I think it would be my RP4PRO for my d-pad centric device. The odin2 Pro for my higher end emulation and streaming device. And then my steam deck for everything else.
Now that I have my steam deck I am so in love with PC gaming. I already was in love, but the steam deck really makes things so simple and it’s a great companion to my main rig
Nice video concept! This year, I picked up both a Steam Deck (OG, used from a coworker) and an RG405V. Loving them both. Of course I have a Switch, PS5, Vita, 3DS, etc.
I'd go so far as to say a Steam Deck or other handheld PC and a homebrewed 3DS of any kind make a perfect combo, and they're what I keep around. Set up emulation on both but let the 3DS handle its own and the NDS library, especially with the death of Citra, and you're set.
I bought a Retroid Pocket 2+ for 90CAD from a seller because he already has a Steam Deck and doesn't want to carry too many handhelds on him. It was my 1st retro handheld I own but I did have a 3DS & DS with a homebrew catdrige and the RP2+ is better at my emulation by a long shot. It's also as large than my Samsung Galaxy S24 phone, despite being more powerful but lacks buttons. I also bought a Ryzen 3500u laptop for 120CAD from a seller and it can run up to Switch & PS3 emulation on battery but the battery doesn't last long like 2 hours at most if you play 3DS, Wii & PS2 emulation that don't force the laptop to make the fan spinning when it gets hotter. Obviously, it's not as portable as my RP2+. I also 2 desktop PCs that are more powerful for gaming but I don't really play AAA games. I dislike that they uses 100+gb of space and they're not worth it if I don't play them as much. Anyways, great video. I'll less likely going to have as many devices as yours, but it's great to keep us informed about them. :)
My three combo now is the Switch Lite (because it has four of the best games ever in Loop Hero, Brotato, Into The Breach and Vampire Survivors), the RGB30 (mainly for Pico-8 and vertical MAME stuff) and a hacked 3DS because you can't really emulate it properly anywhere else.
Love this concept. For gaming devices, I'm going with Meta Quest 3, Galaxy Z Fold smartphone (with a telescopic controller) , a PC, and a Nintendo Switch. I cheated, that's 5 gadgets.
Currently just have a modded Switch for modern stuff, and a raspberry pi 400 for retro. It covers a lot, but it would be nice to have a gaming mini PC and maybe a small retro handheld. OTOH, time is always limited and I have an endless pile of other things I should be doing instead. It would genuinely be kind of nice to live in The Mom's basement with nothing I need to do but play games and see friends.
My personal perfect 3: Mobile phone (the best handheld is the one in your pocket) Analogue Pocket (FPGA over software emulation any day, great hardware) Playdate (the best original modern-day handheld)
When you did your intro I figure you would pick 3 by screen size ratio , Like 4:3 for retro games RGB30 square screen for PICO-8 and other square screen games, and 16:9 for modern games. But Nope I was far from right on this one. lol
Great video TechDweeb! I'd love to see/hear your opinion on how you feel about Controller grips for Phones/Tablets. It seems a lot of grips don't fit if you have a phone case, and I wonder if it would make a tablet feel ridiculously large.
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Girls interrupting my flow is the worst😂😂😂
Right!?
they just keep coming...
BOO!
@@MegaKiri11they just keep Cumming 😢
@@NatureRosa Aah! That scared me.
I’m 52 and hooked on these mobile retro game players ,I got the RG35XX first and loved it …then brought the RGB20S ,RGB30 and now recently got the RG405V (the chunky one) and love them all…I’m having a blast ,finding and playing so many awesome forgotten games from my past…spent 2 hrs playing ATARI berserk ,and had a massive smile on my face the whole time ….starwing/starfox series is one of my all time favs ,and the sw series for the snes ,so much fun…love these little things…cheers from australia
Must be nice to have vision of a 20 year old. I’m 56 and these tiny handhelds are too small for me. 😢
stop flexing already
Tech Flexner go BRRRR
This is my list:
Miyoo Mini Plus
Odin 2 Pro
Nintendo Switch
Steam Deck.
I’m a happy man.
That's all you need right there!
Mine is similar. Miyoo Mini 4 (sometimes switch out for my plus), RGB30, Retroid pocket 4, and RoG Ally
@@Thekiddmarleythat’s the one I want bro, I have the mini just ordered the Rgb30 and have the rog ally, I am unsure if I’ll be getting a switch oled or a retroid pocket 4+
@@felixo95 I love my OLED I still have my Red box switch also which I gave to my sister, but the OLED, RGB30 and Retroid Pocket I use with my portable monitor and fight pad for a portable arcade cabinet. I just started incorporating the Ally into the portable setup.
what's the point of the switch when you have the deck?
That intro is hilarious lmao
that credit card castle thing is pretty funny as well lol
@@ramrodbldm9876 you must be real fun at parties you don't get invited to
@@ramrodbldm9876who hurt you bro
@@ramrodbldm9876You say that and yet you're here watching and engaging with his content 🤔
The intro was great lol
Dude I love you 😂😂😂. Not only are the videos very well edited and the sound is fantastically adjusted, nobody would talk about something so confidently if it were actually like that.
But that doesn't matter, because whoever you are in real life doesn't interest me, but TechTweeb is a genius and I really enjoy his videos.
Thank you for your work and greetings from Germany. We all live in our mother's basement, otherwise we wouldn't have any money for beer! 💪
Appreciate it dweeb!
Your channel has grown on me over the past year and I really look forward to watching your videos when they release!
Yeah, I was worried the character would grate but the info is good and production value is high.
That intro is well worth a subscription, my dude
Thanks for saying so!
Not gonna lie, I kinda went out of control once I came across this community. Ended up buying about 8 different devices.
My first device was a 35XX but gave that to my sister. Ended up buying multiple Miyoo Mini's on sale. The MM and MM+ combo with Onion OS was my go-to for a while. Loved the ability to hot swap SD cards on those.
Got the RG405M and ended up not liking it which is now collecting dust. Got the 35XX+ at launch and never touched it again.
Then I caved in and bought the RP2S Metal on a whim. It quickly became my favorite retro handheld device so far. So much so, that it made me completely swap all of my games and saves over to this one device. There's just something special about the form factor, the premium metal build quality, beautiful screen, stereo speakers, HDMI out with screen casting available and the OS. It all feels like a cohesive package. Especially when compared to the 405M which feels like it was put together randomly. The RP2S covers all of the retro systems and games that I'd want to play.
The only other handheld I use, which covers everything else, is the Ayaneo Air 1S. This thing is my baby. My pride and joy if you will. But yeah, I settled on 2 devices and I'm good on those... for now 😅
The first 34 seconds describes a perfect life
0:20 "Girls don't talk to me". Man, you are blessed and I wish I could be like you.
Your choices are great, your presentation is perfect, and this channel is the best, period! Awesome video as always Mr. Dweeb!
Thanks dweeb! Glad you enjoyed this one :D
I second that! This channel has QUICKLY become my favorite gaming channel for all things emulation. Hilarious presentation and unique style. Wayta go TDweeb!!❤ ❤❤
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@@TechDweeb Great video, but if I can add some criticisms.
For your "omni device" instead of the Base SteamDeck, it would've made more sense to go with the ASUS ROG Ally. It's more powerful, and the display is more usable (120Hz for scrolling, 1080p for low-end use). Also it's WindowsOS which means it won't get compatibility issues like SteamOS does.
Second point, so I'm a bit disappointed your pick for this category straight-up wasn't a Gaming PC. A well specced unit won't be obsolete for a decade, and will run the most amount of games. In fact it will run EVERY game, except exclusive titles from the PS5 (Switch2 and PS4 emulation is upcoming, XSX games can be accessed through the MS Store or xCloud). Those Mini PCs are actually NOT a good suggestion. They cost way too much for what you're getting (like an Intel NUC). So you either get VERY underpowered systems (Intel N100) or the competent ones (8740u) cost as much as a pre-built. The luggage/portable factor of those Mini PCs have their cost in both performance and price.
Another point to make, is I would say the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is classified as "pocketable". The hint is in the name. It's right on the limit, like the PS Vita Slim. If you go slightly larger like the Anbernic 505 or 556, yeah, definitely not pocketable then.
And the last point to make, is the Logitech G-Cloud. Not too sure on this one. It is very comfortable and decent in many ways. Where it sucks is that, it's discontinued and hard to find, it's official price was bad so it's Street Price may not be good, it is a pretty underpowered device (QSD 768G), and lastly it is also not very capable. For all my criticisms of the SteamDeck, well, it's much more capable than any of the AndroidOS systems in terms of gaming. Yes, even the legendary AYN Odin2.
@@TechDweeb Okay, you will like this comment :D
I actually asked myself this question a few months back. I did a lot of thinking. And I have min-maxed it for a solution.
You should divide your electronics by Form-Factors and Ecosystems. So there's the obvious five types: Phone, Tablet, Laptop, Desktop, TV. And there's software walls/gardens from Apple, Google, Microsoft, Open-Source, and Other. And all these companies specialise in certain ways.
The most optimal way is this:
Phone - Google - AndroidOS
Tablet - Apple - iOS
Laptop - Microsoft - WindowsOS
Desktop - Open-Source - Custom
TV - Other/Proprietary - Sony
And for me Kangal, personally, I've thought about the details and here is how it goes:
- Pixel 8 Pro. Fits with Razer JungleCat to give you a pocketable console better than Retroid P4+. And a good phone experience.
- iPad Mini 7. Use GameSir G8 controller. Waiting for the release with M1 chipset, Sideloading, and Emulation. And all those iOS Exclusive goodies. Apple has a monopoly on the tablet space for a good reason, the Android alternatives just aren't good. And you can swap this out with handhelds (Odin2, SteamDeck, ROG Ally) but it's hard to stick Apple anywhere else.
- Frameworks 16 AMD. It's a great laptop that will stand test of time, and can be upgraded along the way.
- Desktop PC. Custom Built. Specs as at least an AMD r7-7700 with RX-6800 and the usual. For software, Open-Source works best here, just dualboot it with Linux/Windows. High upon that list is the likes of ZorinOS.
- TV. Now as I alluded to before, we want to access all those exclusive games and Apps. So last but not least is the PS5 Pro. It's coming and the sooner you're on the better, because the PS6 will be delayed for a long time.
My current setup:
- RG35XX H, Miyoo Mini+, RP2S for pocketability
- OG Switch for couch gaming
- GTX 1050 Ti for desktop emulation and indie games (yes, I've had this one for quite a while)
Wishlist:
- A stronger couch device; probably an Odin 2 or maybe the RP5 if that has a nice price/performance ratio
- A better GPU for my desktop so I can play some newer AAA games
Dude your writing and presentation is perfect. Smiling or chucling 72% of the video
Haha thanks for sticking around for my nonsense 😛
Ive recently got into retro handhelds and my Zazzbizzle is absolutely perfect for. You sir, are a retro inspiration for me.
Nice! Thanks buddy!
My list is:
Switch, Deck, PC, PS5.
I agree you really only need 3, I would like to get a Miyoo Mini and probably will, but my phone does the trick when I have 'time', games like Dawncaster, Pawnbarian, and others keep me more than happy and sideloading Delta for some GBA games
I'm happy to say that I have all three of these items. been happy with them for a long time too!
Just want to congratulate you for your content, it is funny, interesting, well mounted and your background has something really unique, every time a video pops out I click. For the wellbeing of humanity, please keep up your hard dedication, you deserve a ton, thank you so much!
Thanks buddy, will do!
My Trifecta:
RG35XX (Today I would buy 35XX+) with 3D printed cover. Pocketable, cheap, sturdy, covers PS1 and under. Using Garlic OS and playing C64 and DOS games too.
Retroid Pocket 3+ (Today I would buy 4 pro) Covers almost everithing I need in retro.
Steamdeck for steam games. (Many retro / retro style games available on steam, you can run GOG on it)
Bought my Steam Deck because I wanted to get into PC gaming for cheap.
And I love that I can do literally everything on it. I take it everywhere with me.
My Trifecta:
1.- Miyoo Mini Plus, Anbernic RG Nano (I'm gonna buy those after watch so many videos)
2.- Nintendo Switch (thinkin in acquire an Steam Deck in the future or something similar)
3.- My Rog Asus Laptop and PS5
👋😃 Cheers
My 3 are the Analogue Pocket, Switch, and Steam Deck. Pretty much gets you everything ever made with the highest accuracy 😁
Your channel is a breath of fresh air in a Europa sized ocean of retro RUclips channels. Mmmm, now i see that written down, i can see it's not actually the clever comment I thought It'd be. Anyways, I subbed - the "you should start a fire" line in the pocket S video still has me laughing 20 minutes later mate.
RG35XXSP (or H if you care about N64 and Dreamcast that cannot run all the games) and Steam Deck best combo imo
the Steam Deck is my favorite gaming system of all time, I wish it would be officially sold in my country to acquire the OLED.
I can also use the Steam Deck as a streaming system replacing the Couch Device category completely.
Intro of the year!
That comment lol. I love it when peeps just don't get Da Dweeb.
I bought a MM+ a few months back and won a logitech G cloud last month in a pringles competition and i have to agree. MM+ perfect on the go and G cloud just streams so well and the battery life is unrivaled
Nice! Congrats!
Ever since i got into hand helds this has got to be my favorite channel
Just got an RG533v, and along with my PC and Switch OLED I'm set. Thanks for these videos! They are continually entertaining and educational! Totally my favorite retro emulation channel.
Love this channel. My favourite are the hidden gem videos.
Thanks! More to come!
@@TechDweeb we need a neo geo video also
Good mix. Personally, I'd suggest RG35XX(+) (for bigger hands) / Beelink SER5 MAX dual boot win+batocera / Steam Deck (or RP4Pro for lighter / less worrisome carry)
This is great, it's like they say with cameras... The best one is the one you have with you
Great video. I like seeing models that can fulfill various roles like this.
My combination is:
1. Anbernic RG35XX for games up to PS1
2. My own android smartphone (Galaxy S22) paired with the Razer Kishi V2 controller and Beacon frontend launcher for games up to PS2
3. A decent budget friendly but powerful PC, which is also used for emulation for games up to PS3
If you, like me, like to use your smartphone for emulation. I highly recommend using the Beacon frontend launcher. It keeps your whole library of emulated games, from various emulators you have installed, all in one place.
Similarly on PC, I use Playnite to keep all my PC games and emulated games organized. I also have all of my emulated games nicely organized in folders on my external hard drive with a copy of playnite installer and playnite setup backup, so I can take it with me to my friends house and play on any PC pretty much instantly.
I believe I have gone the cheapest route possible without compromising anything significant. Although, there was a lot of tinkering to get everything the way I wanted it. Which is something I love to do, but I know it isn't fun for everyone.
Yay! Love for the underrated G-Cloud. The battery life on that system is EPIC. Nothing compares.
They just recently gave the system video out capability, which means you can use Xreal glasses or a monitor and have an even bigger screen!
Even though I don't use it much the Steam deck for the all in one device is spot on. My top 3 are the Switch, PS5 & Miyoo Mini. Thanks for the video.
For me it's:
- Retroid Pocket Flip - all the retro plus some light Switch games (and also android ports - vampire survivor, Morrowind, Fallouts and similar).
-Rog Ally - dock and handheld - pc games plus modern (and some older gen) systems
- 3ds - for all DS and 3DS games that require both screens
I have many more handhelds, but the limit here is 3 :)
I like when Tech Dweeb shoves his dongle into the USB A hole
6-700 for a PC is wayyyy out of my price range, as much as I'd love that more than anything... So here's the 3 devices I use, that I got with some financial help from loved ones.
1. Retroid Pocket 2+ for that pocketable life, also double as an android "phone" for me.
2. Steam Deck 64gb for it's flexibility, also doubles as my main computer thanks to a $15 dock I bought years ago for a phone.
3. Xbox Series S for TV gaming when the Deck isn't quite powerful enough. It was very cheap at $250 and I only have a 1080p display I got for free anyway.
Maybe someday I'll recover and heal enough to work again and I'll be able to afford to build a PC, but for now this setup has me covered for almost everything.
This intro might be my favorite one so far, when you got all those rg35xx plus out of your pockets it was hilarious 😆
Haha thanks buddy!
When I was younger, I was one of "those" guys who actually carried a Gamegear in my pocket... I also had cargo pants.... My other cargo pocket had a spare pack of AA batteries.
Deck, Switch & 2 vertical Anbernic devices, since they all fit in my small Deck shoulder bag.
I have almost as much as you but 35XX H, pixel 6 with Gamesir g8 for comfort and x2s for portability and steam deck Oled is working well for me.
I can't buy too much stuff because my wife will argue with me cause I'm buying junk that's going to end up being more junk. And it's unnecessary things that we don't need. And I have to be Responsible for our Kids.😩
Yup. Typical girls interrupting our flow 😒
Just say you're selling them on ebay and just list them for way more than anyone would ever pay.
My wife encouraged me to hurry up and buy my Steam Deck because I really want it and who knows what will happen in the future.
Work on your frame, Broseph. You deserve to be happy, don’t cower before your woman. As long as she has what she needs and the kids have what they need, you have needs too.
If it's your money. Your wife can shove it.
My killer combo line up is the Miyoo Mini Plus, Odin 2 Pro, a Laptop with Batocera, and Xbox series X. But if I was given to choose only one for gaming, I will choose my Odin.
Great introduction and presentation, you have a pretty good comedic timing! I also liked the aesthetics of the scenario and the pop-ups on the screen, worth a subscribe!
But what sold me is the fact that you sound a lot like Zach Hadel lol
Jokes aside, keep up with your content style, its great!
So what youre saying is you EDC a miyoo mini or miyoo mini plus lol
I have a ROG AllyX and its perfect in so many ways! But its too large to carry with or pull out for short durations when traveling out day to day and waiting around.
Thanks for the vid! I am thinking ill get a. RP2S and see if its pocketable for that slot. And i guess i have a solid desktop PC for my 3rd device.
I hacked an old chromebox to running linux Bazzite for a retro game system on the TV for my partner. Was a fun project! Seems to be able to run up to Gamecube games mostly, but crashes for anything harder than that...
Here my 3 that i have
- Desktop with 4070
- Odin 2 to play high end emulation , and streaming with the Xreal Air !!! Hello Cyberpunk 1080p 120hz on a big screen ( i have wifi acces 99% of times)
- Miyoo mini as a pocket device
0:13 OK now I am jealous! You ARE living the dream!
It's a good time to go back to retro gaming. Enjoying my Anbernic RG 35XX H.
Pure entertainment and pure exactly-what-I-wanted, as always.
How about a video on upscaling? A comparison video using a powerful enough handheld like the Odin 2. Side by side comparison between redream, nethersx2 and more.
AMAZING suggestion!
@@TechDweeb love the upscaling on my Odin 2, brings new life to older games.
been through a decent amount of devices and all i really use are my steam deck and 3ds love both of them
My top 3 is a desktop, a laptop and GPD Win Mini. I pocket the lightest 7" clamshell for the win! It still might be the lightest 7" handheld there is. I also use a portable 130W 25,000mah movespeed power bank from amazon which is on sale @ $40! I get loads of power that way.
Marriage vow: You will be the only person who can interrupt my flow.
I'll make sure to tell my future wife that at our wedding vows
One thing I like in this videos it's when you guys put on the names of the games that show up. Sometimes they look great and I don't know them 😬
Haha I'm the same! That's why I do it. I hate not knowing what game I'm looking at on the screen :P
My 3: Xbox Series X, Steam Deck, and my android cell phone.
Total cost was under $850 including a controller for my phone but omitting the phone cost since we all have one (xbox was used, new OLED steam deck, phone is Galaxy s20 FE sells used for under $200). I have game pass which is amazing for trying out different games and streaming to my steam deck. I have emulation set up on all three. My phone is always with me + it has PokeMMO and I throw some modern day phone games in the rotation. I think my three are way less nostalgic for retro gaming but are far more practical. Still loved the video
For me,.I have two pocket devices, the RG35XX+ for most of my retro stuff, my hacked Vita for Vita, PSP and Ape Escape (I could play Retroarch on that too, but the RG I'd just a better experience), and then my plan is to round out the trinity with an as-yet-undecided handheld PC (I'm leaning towards the Legion Go for the screen and hardware versatility) to cover higher end emulation and modern games
I would actually choose hacked switch for number 2. Can emulate quite a lot and the rest is most likely ported to switch anyway. Plus of course you have the whole switch library.
Great video BTW! I always look forward to seeing next one!
My 3 are
GPD Win Max 2 (or Win 4 but WM2 services as a laptop better)
KTR1
GKD Pixel
WM2 crushes everything I throw at it including email and excel. It's my travel laptop.
KTR1 is the best size to performance ratio on the market, imo, and has that 1080p, 3:2 ratio, high density pixel display. I love it.
And the GKD Pixel is my "never leave home without it" device. It only recently replaced the Nano due to the extra 2 shoulders and the bigger screen. Although the Nano performs better, the Pixel is just easier to play on.
Love the video, man. From another 40ish year old to another, never grow up.
The KTR1 is awesome! I love that it is 3:2 as well.
My favorite handheld devices alongside my midrange gaming pc from 2020 are currently my DS lite + R4 Card and my homebrew modded 3DS XL, the latter one doing surprisingly good with emulation of most older systems
The intro was so based that I had to sub. Also cuz your voice sounds like Phineas from Phineas & Ferb.
Great video tech dweeb love your production quality and content!
For me it's Console/PC, Odin 2/Powkiddy X55, Anbernic RG35XX.
My personal trifecta:
The pocketable 4:3 - RG35XX H
The pocketable-ish 16:9 - RP3+
The unpocketable powerhouse - Steam Deck
A hacked New 3DS makes for a fantastic pocket device. Lots of emulators, (standalone or Retroarch), natively runs 3DS games, DS roms, and GBA roms. You can install 3DS carts to storage, so you don't need to take them around with you. You can play some DS roms in true widescreen, (only stretches 2D stuff). Pictochat. You've got homebrew ports like, Quake 1 and 2, Diablo 1, 3D Space Cadet Pinball, Half Life, and... (checks notes) Sonic Mania, apparently?
Oh, and Linux. There is a 3DS Linux distro.
Got my Retroid Pocket Flip for my pocketable, a Lenovo Legion Go for my portable and power gaming, and a couple of Laptops for work/productivity
You awesome dweebs love your vids. For me I like your Channel and retro game corps equally. You make me buy retro handheld my first is 35xx. After I watch your Miyoo mini I bought plus immediately, bcoz I can’t find Miyoo mini.
Thanks for saying so buddy! The MM+ is a legend, you're in good hands
Android smartphone - pocketable, functions as a cell phone, web browser, pda, and gaming device. Picked up a clamp on controller that fits in my other pocket and its super comfortable to game on. It also plays everything up to ps2, dreamcast, wii/gc with no issues. I think a powerful android smartphone and a powerful gaming PC for everything else are the only two devices i need. However, i still opt to carry around my 3DS because someone has to be the streetpass beacon of their hometown.
Right here’s my 4
PS5 (Main AAA)
PS Portal (couch device)
Switch (Nintendo exclusives)
Legion Go (PC exclusives & on the go AAA)
Also have a MacBook for work and the odd game that can be played on it
That intro is everything. 😂by the way, you have now got me thinking about that middle device because I have something to cover the other ends. Thank you dweeb!
I only have two type of devices. A pocket friendly and a couch device wich is also my main device.
My pocked Handheld is the RG35XX-H! I just love the horizontal form factor and the H has enough power for some PSP and DreamCast. House of the Dead 2 is currently my main game if I'm in a line or in a hospital and don't want to think really.
My all in device os the Switch. Yes, it can't play every game, yes the Eshop is a pain in the ass and YES it's under powered... But MAAAN there are sooo many great games on it. Doom, Xenoblade, Zelda, Mario, and of course indy games. Red Dead Redemption was just a perfect first time experience on it for me. I bought so many games on it, that currently I don't even want to buy a next gen Switch because of my backlog.
And I can play it on my TV and on my couch or toilet.
I'll take one of each. I'm starting to think it's time for me to start a puter build, probably going to do it in stages, maybe buy a part a month. Thanks for the links TD, I'm saving this viddy.
Nice! I'm around if you need a hand 👍
Thanks buddy@@TechDweeb
Intro was awesome :D have a good time and lot of distance between you and some another frustrated guys! Not everyone gets your sense of humour I guess.
I’ve got a similar concept to this, but I’m one of the dweebs with 47 devices. I have narrowed down my emulation handhelds down to RGB30, RG405M, X55, and Odin 2. I could drop the X55, but I love it for GBA and she was my first emulation handheld ❤️ I’ve been thinking about turning my gaming PC into a gaming server and then using moonlight to connect my devices
MM+, RP3/4, Steam Deck, Desktop PC is the ultimate combo
Haha jokes on you! I have my classic janko pants on and im holding 3 steamdecks in my pockets
That's what she said
@@suhtangwong Lmaaaaao
I knew for sure the og miyoo mini and steam deck would be on this list but I am def very shocked to see the g cloud figured the 3rd one would be rp4 or odin 2
Yeah I'm surprised too. I never expected to love the cloud as much as I do but I would definitely choose it over the rp4 or the odin, personally.
You've hurt my feelings with that intro! So jealous! 🥺🤣✌️
You only need an ROG Ally. Beefy for gaming, also an entire PC
I love mine
Yea try whipping that out while waiting at the DMV 😂
@@netnomad47 Same as whipping out a Switch
I definitely have a problem and buy way too many retro handhelds. Way more than I ever need. If I had to strip down to only 3, I think it would be my RP4PRO for my d-pad centric device. The odin2 Pro for my higher end emulation and streaming device. And then my steam deck for everything else.
Having too many handhelds is better than having too few. ☝️
Now that I have my steam deck I am so in love with PC gaming. I already was in love, but the steam deck really makes things so simple and it’s a great companion to my main rig
Just get a Steam Deck . Done and Done. GJ TechDweeb!!
Excited to see the inevitable Miyoo Flippy VS AnberFlip video.
Nice video concept!
This year, I picked up both a Steam Deck (OG, used from a coworker) and an RG405V.
Loving them both. Of course I have a Switch, PS5, Vita, 3DS, etc.
My set up:
RG35XXH
Logitech G Cloud
Switch
Xbox Series S
Steam Deck
Perfect!
@@TechDweeb do you have any accessories recommendations for any of the items in this video?
Hi! Just wanted to let you know that this is the first video of yours that I’m watching and I subscribed within the first minute of it 🫶🏻
Thanks buddy, welcome!
Personally I'd go for a PS Vita and a Steam Deck.
I've had these 2 for years now, so reliable and versatile...it's a great time to be a budget gamer.
I'd go so far as to say a Steam Deck or other handheld PC and a homebrewed 3DS of any kind make a perfect combo, and they're what I keep around. Set up emulation on both but let the 3DS handle its own and the NDS library, especially with the death of Citra, and you're set.
Miyoo and deck are enough for me. And a laptop - for work and for rare rts/boomershooter occasions.
My setup:
Pocket size: RG35XXH and a Miyoo Mini Plus
Couch: bought a G Clould after watching this video
Modern gaming: my badass PC
Amazing combo! Enjoy your new toy 👍
For me it more like this the pocket one , the backpack/ couch , and the gaming pc !
I bought a Retroid Pocket 2+ for 90CAD from a seller because he already has a Steam Deck and doesn't want to carry too many handhelds on him. It was my 1st retro handheld I own but I did have a 3DS & DS with a homebrew catdrige and the RP2+ is better at my emulation by a long shot. It's also as large than my Samsung Galaxy S24 phone, despite being more powerful but lacks buttons.
I also bought a Ryzen 3500u laptop for 120CAD from a seller and it can run up to Switch & PS3 emulation on battery but the battery doesn't last long like 2 hours at most if you play 3DS, Wii & PS2 emulation that don't force the laptop to make the fan spinning when it gets hotter. Obviously, it's not as portable as my RP2+.
I also 2 desktop PCs that are more powerful for gaming but I don't really play AAA games. I dislike that they uses 100+gb of space and they're not worth it if I don't play them as much.
Anyways, great video. I'll less likely going to have as many devices as yours, but it's great to keep us informed about them. :)
My three combo now is the Switch Lite (because it has four of the best games ever in Loop Hero, Brotato, Into The Breach and Vampire Survivors), the RGB30 (mainly for Pico-8 and vertical MAME stuff) and a hacked 3DS because you can't really emulate it properly anywhere else.
Have you checked out Unicorn Overlord? I got it on the Switch since it's not out for the PC. It one of my favorite games on the Switch.
Love this concept. For gaming devices, I'm going with Meta Quest 3, Galaxy Z Fold smartphone (with a telescopic controller) , a PC, and a Nintendo Switch. I cheated, that's 5 gadgets.
Currently just have a modded Switch for modern stuff, and a raspberry pi 400 for retro. It covers a lot, but it would be nice to have a gaming mini PC and maybe a small retro handheld. OTOH, time is always limited and I have an endless pile of other things I should be doing instead. It would genuinely be kind of nice to live in The Mom's basement with nothing I need to do but play games and see friends.
The Raspberry Pi 400 is great! I love it! ❤️
My personal perfect 3:
Mobile phone (the best handheld is the one in your pocket)
Analogue Pocket (FPGA over software emulation any day, great hardware)
Playdate (the best original modern-day handheld)
When you did your intro I figure you would pick 3 by screen size ratio , Like 4:3 for retro games RGB30 square screen for PICO-8 and other square screen games, and 16:9 for modern games. But Nope I was far from right on this one. lol
The intro made my morning 😂😂😂
Great video TechDweeb! I'd love to see/hear your opinion on how you feel about Controller grips for Phones/Tablets. It seems a lot of grips don't fit if you have a phone case, and I wonder if it would make a tablet feel ridiculously large.
Had to be Steam Deck in the end. You can even flick to a desktop and do work on it if necessary. Sorry I said that