You raise a valid point, you are probably not going to notice the difference beyond 2-2.5x upscale on such a small screen. Whats interesting to me though from what i understand is that it does indicate that the processor can handle much more and that means that the unit is slightly more future proof. Feel free to correct me if im wrong here, just like the idea that it might be able to handle PS3 emulation if that ever makes it's way to android.Thanks for watching and for adding your thoughts

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh That is true. I tend to discount xbox, xbox 360, and ps3 emulation since they just aren't quite there yet. I also don't tend to worry as much about switch performance since I can just play those games on switch and hopefully soon I'll play those games on the switch 2. For me the performance, size and price combo all put the retroid 5 on top. If I want big chonky ergonomic emulation I have the steam deck for now. So many options, it's a good time to be alive if you're a retro gamer.

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh Oh the rp5 screen too! It really is a fantastic screen. I could buy an odin 2 or I could buy another RP5 so I have a black one and a Gamecube themed one haha. I really have circled around the odin 2 for a long time. The cold grey model is so tempting, SNES is a favorite of mine for sure.

@@TalonVI Sounds like you have quite a collection. Always good to get feedback from someone with a first hand perspective. The retrorid poocket 5 is a very tempting option ill give you that. I am also excited about where retro gaming is at and what we will be seeing in 2025.😁👍

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh Like many of the retro handheld channels I really got in on it around the RG351P and been building my collection since. I have a huge pile of handhelds in cases behind me. Some even duplicates in different colorways. should giveaway or sell some lol. The one I don't have is the Odin 2 which is kind of crazy since it's king to many. Like I said I have a steam deck which is an amazing handheld but it's too big for anything more than couch gaming. So for me I was just about to get an Odin 2 Pro but then the RP5 showed up. It can do 90% of what the Odin can do but is more portable, has a better screen (one of the best) and is $150 cheaper. It was kind of a no brainer. So many mention PS2 and Gamecube performance on it but honestly it can do well with wii too. Wii U emulation on android is coming along nicely too. The Odin 2 can brute force performance so like you said is more future proof. I'm hopeful that we'll see lots of improvements just from the emulators themselves as they improve because I feel that is what is mostly holding us back right now. Sorry for the paragraph just retro gaming is a huge special interest for me. People really shouldn't get me started lol.

You got a point there. went and looked at the benchmarks out there again and i probably understated how much more powerfull the CPU is. With the videos i make i can't include a definitve breakdown as i try to keep them short so that is why i did not mention the higher refesh rate screen, but ill keep that in mind. Part of the foucs point of the video was to discuss whether windows or Linux would be better on a handheld so that is another reson that is not included. At the end of the day i agree though i would personally prefer the Ally X or even the OG Ally over a deck if i had the cash and had to choose. Thansk for watching

@ appreciate the reply. I’m coming from an Oled deck to an ally x and the x is definitely not as user friendly to much longer to setup but it runs almost everything.

@@danolivet8346 Its a pleasure. Interesting, thanks for the feedback. it is always good to hear from someone who has had actual handson experience.😁👍

Лично для меня короткая версия Trimui Smart Pro лучше, но у Rg40xxH есть некоторые привлекательные особенности. Посмотрите полный обзор для более подробной информации, если вы хотите...

It is a pleasure. i was also very torn between the 2. I looked at the Trimui Smart Pro compared to the Powkiddy RGB10Max3 in another video and had the same problem. I am a fan of the Trimui Smart Pro but the fact that the RGB10Max 4 has ergonomic grips and video out made me feel it might be the better option. I think the trimui Smart Pro has more community support in terms of custom firmware though and as you said it is more pocketable so that may appeal to some. Thanks for wathcing.

Greetings no i unfortunately have not seen them. All my info is based of off research and the findings of some of the top hands on reviewers on youtube. So my video's are basically summary overviews of their findings combined with my research and opinion. Would love to do hands on with these one day. Recently received a RGCubexx as a gift so im working on doing a live hands on review of that and saving up to buy some more of these in future. In the meantime i just want to be part of the conversation around these and i also love comparing tech so i've chosen to do videos in this format. I realize it will not be everyone's cup of tea and thats ok. Thanks for watchingf though.

I have realised of late aswell how big a difference wifi capability can make on these. The Rg40xx is also has a larger screen and look more awesome aesthetically. Hope you have a good time with it. Thanks for watching aswell

​@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fhafter some thinking I bought also the R36s for my son and it was only 26Euros for the 128GB version off AliExpress. The OS of the R36s looks just awesome and does not need as much tinkering as the RG40, so serves better for kids. I was thinking also about the RG406V, it is a brute in specs, but the design is bulky and somehow reminds me of my old tetris 😂 I would not want to pull that out anywhere. The fact that it runs PS2 games did not pursuade me enough. For me that's not the category of "retro" I am looking for.

@@gergy81 the R36S is a good starting option for kids, especially considering the price.I get what you mean in regards to the RG406V it would definitely attract some attention if you had to pull it out in public and play on it. I never owned a playstiatiomn 2 though so i must say i am enjoying discovering all the games that was released on it through emultaion. Same goes for dreamcas but the NES and Old Sega Genesis does feel more ""Retro". What was some of your favourite Retro games?

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh I would say Golden Axe and Commander Keen, Blues Brothers or Jazz Jackrabbit. We played mostly on PC, in DOS, on our 386 or 486. I had also a Sega Gen2 chinese knock-off (we are talking about early/mid 90s Hungary :)) and I remember I had a cartridge game which looked nice, it was some sort of dark fantasy platformer, but since the whole things was in chinese, I had no chance to find anything about it.

Awesome Lemme know wheat you think of it when you get it. Thanks for watching.

Performance can be a major factor when deciding between these and the newer Sd8 Gen 2 is definitely more future proof than the 865 as there isn't really any emulation or games (except maybe windows emulation) that could max it out. Really wanna get myself a Ayn Odin 2 ome day.

Hi There. I apologize for the poor quality gameplay video in that section but it is a side effect of the editing process. I don't own one of these yet so i edit in the gameplay footage and at times the quality can suffer. Will make an effort to get it looking better next time around. Thanks for watching.

@ oh okay i thought it was just the quality of the odin. Thanks for responding.

Hi There i did some research and it seems that there is no otion to change the time. It might update automatically when connected to wifi depending on the version of ArkOS on it. There are 2 possible solutions. To update via wifi you will need a wifi dongle and a USB C to A adapter. You can checkout how to setup on Joey's Retro Handhelds. He has a good guide on how to do this at this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpKYdJKFbbxmsMk or you can follow the following guide at this link: github.com/Rolen47/ChangeTime to install a script that was designed for the RG351 that apparently works with making the time updateable (can't guarantee it will work but it is the only other option i could find), just a note you need to have protmaster installed for it to work and it only works with the mGBA core.

Never claimed to have one, but i do enjoy doing these as i love retro handhelds and i like analysing and comparing devices. Realise these video's are not for everyone, so if you didn't like it thats ok. Thanks for watching.

It is an awesome handheld which offers amazing value for the price

Personally i think it would go with the 40xx V in this conparison for the slightly larger screen and the Analog stick for those games that need it

Awesome. If you're happy with the MM+ stick with it. I haven't really gone into detail of how these 2 compare but a few people have been asking so i should do a video on it soon. will be able to say more then but as far as i know the MM+ does most of what the brick can do and if you add that nostalgia factor i can see why you would be happy with it. Thanks for watching.

I have the Miyoo mini in that same color and I love it. I take it with me everywhere. But… I just couldn’t resist ordering a brick. It’s beautiful. So my plan is to use my mini for old 2D rpgs like final fantasy vi and earthbound while using the brick for the newer 3D consoles. When i placed the order for the brick I felt a little bad. Like it was going to hurt the minis feelings lol

There may be but it depends on the manufacturer. Some reviewers found that the R40S was basically an R36S, they just changed the model nr and the casing slighlty. Can't say for sure this is the case with yours though , would have to be able to look at the physical unit and maybe open it up before i could confirm .Thanks for watching though.

Hi Unfortunately not. My information is based of of the findings of some of the top hands on reviewers. I leave links to their video's in my descritpion so you can check out them out for more detail. I would love to do hands on reviews of these but just can't afford it at this stage. Gonn aget there someday. Thanks for watching though.

Thanks for watching. I found the RG35xxSP listed on Wootware as becoming available on 2 Jan 2025 ( hopefully that is not just clickbait). Please see the end of this comment for a link. Alternatively you will have to order from the likes of Mechdiy.com or Litnxt.com online. They are quite expensive but ship worldwide. Hope this helps. Merry Christmas by the way. www.wootware.co.za/anbernic-rg35xxsp-allwinner-h700-1-5ghz-4-core-3-5-vga-640x480-ips-anti-reflect-1gb-onboard-lpddr4-64gb-arm-g31-mp2-2-core-gpu-transparent-black-clamshell-handheld-gaming-console.html

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh Thanks , and merry xmas to you too. Hope to see more of your retro hand held videos.

Hi There, I already compared it to a larger handheld called the Anbernic RG40XXv so in this comparison i wanted to compare it to something that was closer to it in physical size. I also think there are a few people who are not sure which one to go for when comparing these 2 and i wanted to shed some light on that question and help people decide. There are 2 links in the description one from LITNXT who are an American site. They are more expensive but they are closer to American customers and shipping and retruns are easier with them. The other link is for a Chinese site called Aliexpress. They are super cheap but sometimes (not always) they shi[p out of China so shipping and return can be more of a challenge. Here is the link for the Trimui brick at roughly $53 at the time of posting with shipping to the US included (this may change though so can't guarantee it will stay at that price forever): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omDSklV Thanks for watching.

​@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh the Mini Plus is actually a lot closer for a comparison to the Brick in terms of overall size, they are practically almost the same height and thickness, just the Brick has a 4:3 screen so that makes it not as wide as the Mini Plus. the OG Miyoo Mini is absolutely tiny in contrast to both of these, mostly because the Miyoo Mini has just absolutely ZERO excess plastic as leverage to hold it (around the control buttons and below them) also the Mini Plus unlike the OG Mini, actually has built in Wifi so you can use retro achievements and manage your storage via FTP without having to take the SD card out of it. price wise the Mini Plus is still actually just about more or less the same price as the OG Mini so 15-20$ less than the Brick. the only real issue with the Miyoo Mini and Mini Plus is that their PS1 3D game performance is kinda lackluster in many titles. Onion OS does help, but still Tekken 3 does not feel as fluid is it does when you play it on the Brick even though the Mini / Mini Plus technically also do run it at 100% speed. it makes me wonder if the Mini's display is 60Hz or if it is actually 30Hz or 50Hz because most games that you would think should run smoothly at 100% speed do feel a little bit choppy on the Miyoo Mini, less so on the Mini Plus i guess using that old Blackberry 2.8" display in the Mini does have its drawbacks?

Where can we in RSA get these? As I have looked everywhere but only some models are found on BOB shop and takealot.

@giks1321 For these specific ones, i have also gathered that they are not easy to find locally. It seems as if some shops on Alieexpress will ship to us but online shops like mechdiy and litnxt definitely ship wordwide. They are a bit more expensive and you may have to pay custom duties though. If you find a local seller please share and i will do the same. Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh I'm sorry, but the Miyoo Mini Plus IS the one that is closer to the TrimUI Brick in physical size, being only a few millimeters difference. The Miyoo Mini reviewed in this video is considerably smaller. Most people trying to make a decision between similar handhelds are looking to compare the Brick with the MM+.

It sounds awesome dude. Between those 2 devices there shouldn't be anythinmg mobile or emulation wize that you can't play. Seriously want a Odin 2 Pro one day. Thanks for watching and sharing your setup.

@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh Indeed...🤓😎

It is a good deal for the kind of handheld they offer. I am a Trimui Fan but if i had to choose in this comparison i would choose the V for that larger screen mostly. Thanks for watching

I know there was a software fix for the Analog sticks on the MuOs Bannas custom firmware but it would require installing a completely new OS. They have released so many xx handhelds i cannot imagine how they would do more but they keep suprising me in that regard so it seems your hope is not completely unfounded. It would be cool to get a horisontal or vertical xx version with better sticks though. Thanks for watching.

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh "i cannot imagine how they would do more" don't underestimate them xD Also, I know about the software fix but I think that only fixes cardinal snapping. It's still not as precise, comfortable and durable as their new hall effect sticks. If I had to bet, I think they will release at least a couple more XX devices next year, with these new sticks... and people will buy them! (and I don't blame them).

True, but the sound quality is inferior to the RG40XX.

@@gustavo9758 I'm not so sure about that. I have had a few XX series handhelds from ANBERNIC and I found the sound to not get loud enough. Which is why I gave all of my XX ANBERNICs away except for my RG28XX. I replaced the XXs with other handhelds like the Trimui Brick and ANBERNIC 406V. The 406V, even though it's a portrait, it has 2 stereo speakers that sound phenomenal. While the sound of the Brick isn't as good as the 406V, it does have a higher volume control level lacks a little bass to some degree but sounds just decent enough.

From the reviews i've seen it sounds comparable to the 40XXV, i have not had hands on though so i can't say 100% for sure which is the best. Thanks for watching though

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh it's definitely not the same and you don't need super hearing for that. I own both.

Hi there, if you specifically want 2 sticks your options are limited. The Rg405 or 406V are the only ones i know of that fit the above description but they are very chunky. Ayaneo has a unit called the Pocket DMG that has a extremely powerfull chip that will play PS2 brilliantly but it is roughly 6 times the cost of the 40xxV at around $340, and it only has 1 stick. You can check out my reaction to its launch anouncement at this link if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5S9dIunrKZ7j5o

​@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fhThanks for the answer. Yeah, I saw that console from Ayaneo, but only one stick - not a best option. And the the price is so high so it will be better to by SteamDeck 😅

@@5ORBEX yip unfortunately only one stick. With the description you have your options are limited but with Anbernic Bringing out a new handheld almost every month there is still a chance they might produce something you like.

It is pretty awesome

Thanks😁👍 much appreciated. The brick is a pretty solid device so it wasn't too hard to "build" a proper overview with all the great reviews out there😜. I see you did a review aswell, gonna check it out asap

Appreciate the info, I'll check out your video, thanks for watching! 😁👍

Hi there, yes unfortunately for the price these units come in at you cannot really expect anything more. The processor (if the runmours are true) has been used in some other handhelds so you should even be able to play some disc based games like PS1 and some PSP but the 16:9 format content will not be great on the type of screen this will have. You should also be able to play some Sega Dreamcast and Nintendo 64 games aswell. There is a whole world of these to suit almost every preference. The more expensive ones can even emulate up to PS2 and Gamecube and do things like run PC games through the winlator emulator. I cover a lot of them on my channel. Thanks for watching though,

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh Which ones do you recommend for Gamecube/Saturn etc.? I currently have a retroid pocket 4 pro. I can say it was really worth it.

Nice! Enjoy it.

Its a pleasure😁👍

Hi there. Personally if i did not have a 405V already and i am buying for the first time i would go with the 406V, it is more powerfull and will be able to play more games smoother. Hope that helps let me know if uou have any more questions and thanks for watching😁👍

@ Yes, thank you very much

Привет, спасибо за предложение. Я постараюсь сделать видео на эту тему как можно скорее. Спасибо за просмотр

It is not a massive leap in perfromance between these 2. The RP5 looks much better and from what iu can gather the screen does make more of an impact. I would ays it would be worth the upgrade if you can sell your RP4 pro and cover at least half the cost of getting the RP5 if not you might be better off getting something like the Ayn odin 2 if it is not too bulky for you. It is more expensive but it packs a lot more punch in terms of performance. Thanks for watching

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fhthe power between 4 pro and 5 only 0.2 ( CPU) I will keep my amazing 🤩 4 pro Pro 4 : 2.6GH 5. : 2.8GH

@@M1a2j34ed5 im shure it will serve you well 😁👍

It's always great to grab one of these on sale!

The odin 2 is defintely veey good value at $300. Would love to own one.

Pleasure

Some Ps2 and gamecube yes, unfortunately not all. But i agree it is still good value for the price

The 4:3 aspect ration on the 40XXH is more convenient for that kind of content and it is smaller and more compact than the TSP so if those factors are imporotant to yuou it may be the better option, at the end of the day its up to you as you. Hope you ebnjoy it. Thanks for watching,

Oled is awesome from what i have seen. Would love to have an Anbernic Rg556 with that Iled screen. Enjoy the RP5 and thanks for wathcing😁👍

Right there with you, my RG556 is everything PS1 and below, and my Odin 2 Pro is set up as a thoroughbred with 480 of my favorite PS2 games plus my GooglePlay games. I so wish I could justify getting the RP5 because it looks so good but I'm happy AF with what I have. I can't even begin on how much I love the Odin 2 Pro. The Rainbow variant looks so freaking minty fresh clean, and I upgraded the the thumb sticks to SlugWorks. I've never played a more perfect all around Android retro hand held. The quality of all the controls and their layout is flawless, the ergos are great, it's the perfect size, the sound is remarkable, the PS2 emulation is spectacular, a very powerful and capable chip set, great battery life, the thumb stick and side illumination looks incredible and it's so fun and enjoyable to play.

@@davidsapir3764 Glad you are enjoying the Odin 2 it sounds awesome. Would love to get one one day. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for rhe suggestion, habe been playing with the idea. Just haven't actually done it yet. Gonna get there. Tha ks for watching though

My pleasure!

If i could get the Odin at the same price i would totally agree with you. But the fact that the RP5 can do almost everything the Odin can at roughly $80 less has me looking toward it. I love the idea of the Odin 2 though, if i had the extra bucks i would definitely consider it. Bear in mind this is coming form a purely theoretical standpoint based on the research, so you may just have a point. Thanks for your feedback.

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh I think if the odin 2 had an oled screen it would be worth the current price for sure and would be an end game device.

Possibly, but i can't find any info that confirms that. Thanks for watching though.

Hi There, it is possible to play Nintendo Ds on the device but there is no touchscreen input as far as i am aware so that may make some games difficult to play. As far as perfromance go's check out this gameplay video by Retro Handheld Guides for an idea of what it would feel like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKjdZpalast9p6M. Hope that helps, thanks for watching.

The R36S is a great option that will play up to PS1 well. The V90 is also definitely a good budget device if you dont want to be too worried about damaging or loosing your device. Thanks for wathcing

Odin 2 without question. For me the only reason to get an RP5 over an Odin 2 is to get the GC color variant which is pure novelty.

Personally i would say get the Odin 2 if you have a coupon that puts in in the same price range as the RP5. Once again this is purely from a analytical viewpoint based on the research i have been doing as i ihave not had hands on with it. Based on what i know though the Odin 2 is just more future proof and will run everything better. It also has a much bigger battery so you will be able to play longer. It is bulkier from what i have seen but the RP5 isn't super pocketable either. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

Where can I enter such drawings? Im looking for deals on the AYN odin 2

Hey thanks everyone for the input! Did decide to get an Odin 2 pro! The response was overwhelming and I think I will really enjoy this device!

Hook it up with the ayaneo coupon!

I am leaning in that direction aswell if the price is the same. Thanks for watching.

Hi There, I have not had hands on with these devices yet but im going to try and do my best to help based on the research i've been doing. From what i've seen If you bought the unit with a gamecard full of games you should be able to pop it in boot up the device and once you've gone through the initial android setup swipe down and choose the "Game mode" option to get into what is called Anbernics frontend. This is basically an app through which you can launch all your games. It should have a lisgt of systems that you can scroll through so if you want to play PS1 game for example you would scroll to the Sony PSX icon and it should take you to a list of games to play. The naming is usually abbreviated so it can be confusing. Joey over at Joey's retro handhelds has a detailed setup guide that he did on the RG556 which is the larger horizontal version of the Rg406V and it should be very similar with the 406V. Yo ucan view it at this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmWan3d4nNmigqc. Hope that helps.lety me know if you have any other questions and ill see what iu can do.Thanks for watching my video.

Did you find the games? Im stumped too

Hi there. Have you tried the steps i suggested in my reply to @cruiser above? Also be sure to check out the setup guide done by Joey at Joey's retro handhelds above, link in the repky above. If you're still not getting anywhere. Lemme know and i will do what i can to help. Thanks for watching

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh Cheers mate

@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh KZbin notified me late of your response for some reason. Thank you so much for taking the time to write out the instructions, I’m glad someone else was able to get help from your comment too.

Those are awesome consoles

It is my personal preference in this comparison aswell.