$20 HANDHELD WORTH BUYING - Data Frog SF2000 review

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00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Is this the cheapest device that's worth buying?
01:47 - Feature rundown
03:12 - First time unboxing
04:09 - First look at the device
06:09 - Switching it on
06:37 - Only one speaker hole works
06:47 - About the battery
07:18 - Gameplay: Gameboy
08:55 - Gameplay: Gameboy Advance
09:40 - Screen brightness
09:59 - Likeable screen tearing?
10:12 - Critical issue with power switch
10:40 - Confusing menu inputs
11:02 - Overall ergonomics
11:37 - Nostalgic START and SELECT
11:43 - False diagonals
12:02 - I think he likes it :-)
12:17 - Preview conclusions
13:45 - Gameplay: Sonic 2 Megadrive
CHEAPEST RETRO HANDHELD THAT'S WORTH BUYING - Data Frog SF2000 review

[@sven1421]

Great Review! I totally agree: There are so many devices today to play 2x res, pixel perfect, colorful, no tearing at all ... I love to play it again on something with all this little heart-warming unperfectness of the retro days in the 80s & 90s.

[@jingo500]

It 's for the retro I got it, mr sven :)

[@BeastCake1349]

I have one and for the price it’s definitely worth it. It’s a fun device. If you’re on the fence about purchasing this just buy it. Money well spent. Little money well spent.

[@adinwalls]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@barrymanutts8223]

Just bought one for 25 Canadian dollars, in my country’s plastic currency is a steal

[@derealized797]

For the price i guess... but I'd rather get a cheap smartphone. Even a $40 Walmart phone has enough power for great GBA emulation, for example. And plug in a controller. They even make those controller things you put the phone in the middle so it feels like a handheld. If you're that broke it makes sense i suppose. But for me, the alternatives just make more sense.

[@BeastCake1349]

@@derealized797 This is more convenient than what you’re saying. It plays all the gba games already. No need to buy anything extra. Cheaper also.

[@jingo500]

I like the little money shout. For the price, it's perfect.

[@ilmco]

the ergonomics and size of the buttons are what I like most about this device. It makes playing for long periods of time not as painful on the hands as it is with some pricier handhelds 👴🏻 also, Ive noticed gba and snes performance has improved after the last firmware update

[@adinwalls]

Yes I do wish more devices would come out with bigger buttons. And I am happy to hear about the firmware. Maybe I should revisit this device

[@ItWasAllPartOfMyPlan]

Thanks for the price in rands bro,helps alot 👍

[@adam.orellana]

Just found you and I’m loving your content! I spent hours upon hours watching videos cause I want to get into retro games. Your videos have been my favorite. One watch of the miyoo mini plus video and I made the purchase. Keep it up!

[@adinwalls]

That means a lot, thank you.

[@jingo500]

You know you can download emulators onto your pc, and with a dual stick gamepad, you can play to your hearts consent.? Just sayin', as a good man many said....

[@Ardynsheets]

I'm planning on buying this one, just because of its looks. I think its a good addition to the collection. 😁

[@Shakethebugs123]

Got mine June 2023. I love it.

[@jarnobot]

I have a RG35xx, but I don't have it always with me. This might be a nice little device to always have in my jacket or bag. That way I can't forget it and I don't have to worry about scratching the nice handheld up or needing a large protection bag. Perfect for a quick match in Advance Wars or Tetris when I get stranded somewhere.

[@ahmadfarhan3462]

Your videos made me buy the rg35xx and I love it very much😆

[@adinwalls]

Phew! I was worried the comment was going to read… and I hate it :-D I am glad you like it.

[@TR-cp1fo]

Just bought one for $13 free shipping. Excited waiting for mine to arrive.

[@PhilipMarcYT]

Looks very good. I'll be buying the black colored version as I prefer my devices like that nowadays. I do hope a CFW is made for it as it has tons of potential.

[@DonaldWyman]

I grabbed one of these for $16 on aliexpress today just to tinker with. It won't replace my RP3+, but I just felt like it was worth the price to mess with. That and it having RCA output, my kids can hook it to the TV in the back seat of my Chevy suburban, so that could be fun.

[@adinwalls]

Oh yes that will be fun. I wish I had this when I had my car with screens in the back 😊

[@MegaFinalRound]

7:53 the concave and convex application on the buttons are rotated from the original. That’s why it seems confusing!

[@One.AutumnLeaf]

I have the same issue with my power button. Is there any fix?

[@lionlennart]

Gb300 and sf2000 its my 2 favourites im just playing gb and gbc on those handhelds

[@Bendilin]

Absolutely nobody is buying the black, lime green, or "Mario" red SF2000s... I would love to see what they actually look like. I ordered a lime green one two weeks ago, hopefully arrives next week so I can see how nice the thing actually looks.

[@sahabatgamerID]

There's a red one? Probably going to get one too

[@markianclark9645]

Bendilin...not exactly nobody...i'm not no-one...i ordered the black shell...i think it's probably the translucent black but i'll find out next week...it's arrived in this country says email delivery update...

[@Bendilin]

@@markianclark9645 Cool dude, you doing it after the fact of me making the statement doesn't make the statement wrong. Nobody was posting photos or videos of the other colours online until I got my lime green one and started sharing photos of it.

[@AaronThePony]

I like the lime green lol

[@markianclark9645]

@@AaronThePonyand bendilin.. I buy too many black handhelds..I agree a Lime green would be a nice change..if it's not to toy like cheap plastic..i'd have to see it first

[@jingo500]

What's cool about this, is I'v actually got a little 14" crt tv for this, so, NOSTALGIA! :D

[@adinwalls]

Awesome.

[@jingo500]

@@adinwalls Yeah, well I've got it for my N64, so why not share?

[@adamkane7513]

How does this 3 inch screen compare to same size Powkiddy V90 you have previously featured?

[@adinwalls]

The V90 is definitely better.

[@markianclark9645]

Adin..i liked your comment " if you're the kind of person likes to tinker and add CFW its not for you" we can hope for Custom FW..whether the community will bother with such a cheap device remains to be seen..but its still good value as it stands stock..nice informative video..

[@adinwalls]

Thanks Mark

[@mtubr]

Im really considering buying this despite having a Anbernic RG552 (ya iknow, "wtf" right?). Anbernic devices are not very confortable, andif i just want to play something easy and fast, and I dont mind leaving around or be afraid of breaking, this might be a good choice. Just wish a bigger screen, im 42yo and my eyesight arent good anymore.

[@reynangan8746]

i bought my v90 25 bucks if u want more emulation and portbility i prefer v90 but this beast i bought also by 17 bucks the matte black color its there new color snes and gba runs better for this device than v90 ...v90 has some issues in frameskipping

[@dr_ubo]

This device is one CFW away from becoming the best deal in years in this space.

[@adinwalls]

True. With a custom firmware build to be able to have a good UI experience and to use a full library of your own Roms would make this this an absolute steal

[@qwertyuiopdan1]

thank you for a review of this aimed at people that dont have infinite money to try out this hobby. so many sneering reviews on other channels that it doesnt run as well as a $200 device- yes i know but i dont have $200 i want to know if i can play a nice collection of games not 100% perfectly for cheap and you answered me thanks

[@gogamegeek6828]

The buttons are really big and cute😊

[@adinwalls]

Hehe yes they are!

[@jobearesto9746]

I got one - about 2 weeks ago. There is updated firmware on data frog with all the roms. seems to perform better. SNES games don't run that well but NES, GB and GBC seems ok GBA is ok on new firmware. Mega drive is really really good. Arcade..its more like CPS1 stuff works fine.

[@Shakethebugs123]

To make my Snes work properly or at least playable. Start the game. Quit and restart the game. Game will run better.

[@jobearesto9746]

@@Shakethebugs123oh yes strange but works

[@highpineapple]

​@@Shakethebugs123Yeah, I noticed this too. Not a huge deal breaker for me to have to do that but definitely an interesting quirk.

[@jubeibob]

some people say it cannot play super Nintendo games well , some say you have to load the games twice to run well, some people say they have not problem with anything. I need to make a spreadsheet and find a average or something. the price is right, just wish there was a definitive answer

[@dadou193]

has anyone tried the "wireless" controllers that can be ordered with this device? I am wondering how wireless can work on a cheap device like this. Does it actually work?

[@ilmco]

I got the two additional controllers and they work fine. was playing 2 player contra just the other day. even got the konami code in on the first shot. Phalax for SNES also played surprisingly well and was fun. Felt close to the real thing i do like the dpad a little better than the one on the actual device. the added grip extensions are also nice

[@Badabingsta]

I accidentally deleted the content of the SD does anyone know where I can get a copy?

[@Cyko..]

Which SD? You can’t delete anything if the SD cards stay in the device. Also, your computer will ask you twice if you’re sure about deleting so…..? 🤔

[@zacharygreenawalt7119]

How do u feel about the "k*** the boer" song, being from South Africa?

[@adinwalls]

I don’t really have an opinion on that at all.

[@4nerds974]

"I'm particulary interested in playing GBA with this one" - ooohhhhh boy, oh boy.

[@adinwalls]

Not the best for gba

[@tcdahn7]

It's worth it. I got addicted.

[@yvesderamaut7440]

I believe there is one with 10000 games now...

[@jingo500]

Howdy, SA buddies! Are ya still looking sideways screenwise at this deal? Do you play sideways? Nope? ENJOY!

[@edoardoremondini7729]

I already have the v90, but the design of this is tempting me to buy it...

[@adinwalls]

Yes it’s a nice form factor

[@edoardoremondini7729]

@@adinwalls dunno if I should get it though 😂

[@adinwalls]

Ya I don’t know. It’s nice. I like the fun family aspect of plugging it into a TV but I think there are better things to buy.

[@seifixnetwork4663]

Trust me its worth it It helps me when there is no internet connection

[@hdlts2]

How easy was it add your own ROMs? Still worth it after sleeping on it?

[@adinwalls]

Hey man. For the money. Yes it’s worth it. Your own Roms go in a separate folder and show up in a separate section which isn’t too bad.

[@GreenwoodQuake]

@@adinwalls Oh, cool. I was wondering about that. Thanks for the follow up, Adin! I ordered the green version for under $20 shipped. Should be fun to mess with!

[@dadou193]

@@GreenwoodQuake are uou enjoying the device now? Your thiughts?

[@GreenwoodQuake]

@@dadou193 Like most have stated elsewhere, the D-pad is a bit crappy, so games that require more precise controls will need to be handled with the baby joystick, which is in an awkward position. IMO, they should invest on a better D-pad, lose the joystick, & just focus on just the older systems that actually play well on it (Gameboy, NES, Genesis), then maybe they could toss in some TurboGrafx stuff & optimize things better. Lose the MAME & GB Advance stuff, since the hardware can barely run it. I'd rather just have 200 good games that work well. Right now, it's basically my bathroom Gameboy Tetris unit, but it does a solid job at that! For the money, it's cool for a cheap travel/semi-disposable unit.

[@dmitrydream3069]

there is also firmware updates by enthusiasts society

[@freezypop3496]

Paid $14, i think it was worth it

[@adinwalls]

Lol. Definitely!

[@venenareligioest410]

Do not switch it off without exiting to the main page 😱 Also, do not try to clone the SD card, it will initiate a ‘self destruct program’ that renders the card unusable 😱

[@BeastCake1349]

I copied mine onto a Samsung and it works fine. You probably didn’t do it right.

[@reynangan8746]

its identical same price as powkiddy v90 that emulate more emulators so to up to ps1

[@adinwalls]

It’s definitely cheaper than the V90. But yes, not as good a handheld

[@reynangan8746]

i bought my v90 25 bucks if u want more emulation and portbility i prefer v90 but this beast i bought also by 17 bucks the matte black color its there new color snes and gba runs better for this device than v90 ...v90 has some issues in frameskipping