Almost perfect: Anbernic RG40XX V Review

[@adinwalls]

NB CORRECTION: The PCBway first prize is $1500. I said the wrong prize amount. Sorry for the error!

[@H2VPROEternal]

Lulz

[@BiswaRanjanNanda]

The best video about RG40XXV until now. I can assure that for sure after watching 50 videos. +1 sub

[@adinwalls]

Wow thank you

[@josefh.2590]

Agree completely. This video made me order one. Thanks!

[@mykeb1557]

I’ve become a Anbernic collector now. I absolutely love the 2 SD slot set up. Keep all my saves & roms on SD2. CFW on SD1. Simply swap Second card when I want to play different console

[@Tetrastructural]

I’m a big fan of the H700 chipset. There is not much out there that competes with it in terms of price/performance, power efficiency and software compatibility. A lot of reviewers talk about the fact that Anbernic uses it in a bunch of devices in a negative way and I don’t get it. The chip plays everything you could possibly ask for at sub -$100, even sub $50 in some cases. I feel like a lot of reviewers are burnt out on these devices and are just looking for things to criticize. Truth is these devices are amazing and we are all spoiled. I remember just a few years ago, if you wanted a retro handheld, you had to build it with your own sbc and these custom kits that got expensive quick. And they didn’t perform nearly as well as these devices do. The buttons were crap, the software was crap. It took over a minute to boot and I often had to remap my controls. It neatly project but wasn’t fun to play with. Sorry for my rant, Adin this is not directed at you. Your opinions are always well balanced and I value your candidness and self awareness when they are not. Keep up the great work. 😊

[@Segaton]

exactly... all of these devices are a dream come true. If I was a kid again this would be the jackpot of video games.

[@adinwalls]

Thanks. And I agree. Anbernic are doing well in rather repeating something they know, rather than trying to re-invent the wheel. When they started with this chip everyone said we couldn't do custom firmware for it and now there are a few options, while the stock firmware is actually quite decent (albeit ugly in my opinion haha). We really are so spoilt now. The RG40XX V is a perfect example. Essentially an analog pocket for a fraction of the cost.

[@pambarth3183]

I recently received mine. I genuinely like it. I find myself reaching for it more than my rg35xxsp.

[@adinwalls]

Yes I think Anbernic did exceptionally well here

[@kobeeater3636]

0:05 seeing all of thoes handhelds together is straight eye candy 🤩

[@adinwalls]

Hehe. Yes. I think having that in the thumbnail definitely worked some KZbin magic for me hehe

[@toycoma98]

Ordered the RG35XX SP, while waiting for it, the RG40XX H comes out. Ordered the H, while waiting for that, the RG40XX V comes out. Ordered the V, then another model comes out. Anbernic direct ships within 2 days or less. Litnxt takes long to ship an order.

[@adinwalls]

I understand but Anbernic shipping is expensive.

[@toycoma98]

@@adinwalls It is $10 YunExpress to Guam. How much is it to your country?

[@retro-joe]

@@toycoma98litnxt is expensive compared with other website like aliexpress…

[@adinwalls]

@toycoma98 they only do DHL and it's $40

[@FabuBrik]

I mean this in the nicest way but this sounds like a you problem. 😅

[@Bloom_Music]

New to the handheld scene and this is my first time seeing this channel. This is EXCELLENT content. Thank you!

[@adinwalls]

Thank you!

[@Raphtor13]

Back when the Miyoo Mini first launched I wasn't interested as I don't much care for vertical handhelds so I avoided it. Then Ambernic started releasing a new handheld every other week and that put me off emulation handhelds all together. I modded my 3ds's and DSi's and enjoyed the heck out of them as I was playing primarily DS and 3DS games. Then I started looking at Funny Playing's FPGBC and picked that up and haven't put it down since I got it. So great review and it is a beautiful device but I think I'm going to stick with the devices i have for now but you do make it tempting.

[@adinwalls]

Hey man. I go back to the Funny playing GBC everytime I buy another cartridge. I was going to get a flashcart but I have all the emulators for that, it's a nice feeling to go back to carts once in a while.

[@TerenceY]

Just ordered mine. Waiting for it to come in the mail. Good review.

[@adinwalls]

Cool!

[@toycoma98]

How many days did litnxt take to ship out your order?

[@adinwalls]

@toycoma98 oh I would have to check. Usually about 4-5 days

[@GabrielFreirev]

Love the Goodboy Galaxy footage, it's currently my favorite game to play on my handhelds

[@adinwalls]

Such a good game!

[@retrohandhelds]

Fantastic review, man! - Stubbs

[@adinwalls]

Hey thanks man. Appreciate that.

[@ToyKeeper]

A few more revisions and maybe they'll finally make one with no caveats. Good screen, good computing power, good controls, good software. OTOH, since the controls are still lacking and the screen and performance are still mediocre, I've been looking at phones as an alternative... can get one on par with a Retroid Pocket 4 for about $90 where I'm at, brand new, and it just needs a controller. So that's tempting.

[@adinwalls]

Hey man. The screen on this is great. The only small gripe is the software and minUI cleans it up nicely, but, like you say the caveat is that you lose LED functionality

[@ToyKeeper]

@@adinwalls It's a nice screen... but instead of 480p LCD, it's even nicer having a 1080p OLED touchscreen and some shaders, and a stylus for DS / 3DS games.

[@wrtucey]

I haven't found a single device that doesn't have audio issues when using MinUI. It's too bad because I like the interface.

[@andys_gameroom]

For this, sir, you get a sub. Great review!!

[@JB-js4xi]

I just want it to be as big as the og Gameboy which to ME is still the best handheld to hold. I saw you hold up the Gameboy a few times and talked about the ergonomics. I just want a full size gameboy with that big beautiful screen. The last retro handheld I got is the RGB30 over a year ago now. . I want this one but really just don't NEED it. Which of the vertical ones you show is the biggest one under 100 dollars? I mean which is closest in size to the OG GB? Your videos are awesome 👍😎

[@Shauny_D]

I just went back to stock OS from Knulli on mine because the battery life and standby modes on Knulli are terrible. I can run for 2 or 3 days gaming on an off with stock os using sleep quick and easy. Knulli I can't get through half a day without it dying completely.

[@Sadtiric]

Not having OTA updates is insane at this point. That's my biggest complaint, by far! By the time I got my 40XXV a few weeks back, they already had an update for it. I LOVE the schedule, but the update process is absolutely miserable and I refuse to do it, despite liking the software. 💚

[@adinwalls]

The new updates are much easier. Just flashing an image. BUT you need to back up your ROMs and bios which I think alot of people may not realise.

[@Sadtiric]

@@adinwalls It's an annoying extra set of steps that's unnecessary. I stopped doing it after the method changed the 3rd time.. 😅

[@adinwalls]

Haha fair point. It is kinda rediculous that a company selling to the public doesn't have a preffesionalnway of updating the software.

[@Sadtiric]

@adinwalls Well, and then there's the fact that I KNOW how to do it, I'm just tired of doing it to 5, 6, 7, etc.. of my devices every other week. Many people buying these don't even know what a ROM is or how to flash firmware. I've had many reach out to me about being intimidated about dealing with the software, or even just RetroArch, and I'm sure you have too. Point is, they've missed the point. They target an audience and then miss.

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

Can't wait for the RP mini. Might be my go too 4:3 hand-held. AYN ODIN 2 MINI is my current 16:9 retro/shmup device

[@adinwalls]

Yes the mini will be cool. I'm curious if it will be too mini for me.

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

@@adinwalls luckily for me, I'm near sighted, loll

[@adinwalls]

Hehe okay. I'm far sighted. But my glasses are pretty good hehe

[@litnxt_official]

Great video! Clear and professional! Thank you!!

[@adinwalls]

Hey thank you

[@MundoUnboxingGames]

Great review!

[@adinwalls]

Thank you

[@NipplesOfDestiny]

LITNXT is a stupid name but I can attest they have good thing going on there, a good example is the A30 - they ship it with Spruce OS instead of the stock OS. They don't need to, but they do because they are a good company.

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

Been playing a lot of GBA games on Delta Emulator on my iPhone recently and was getting annoyed with games that require a lot of R1 and L1 input so decided to order one of these last night after doing some research, it's going to be my first retro handheld. I actually like the joystick as an "in case" kind of thing although I do hope they fix the snapping in software at some point. I'm surprised you said it's not ergonomic, compared to the RG405V it wouldn't be as ergonomic yes but compared to the Miyoo Mini Plus (which you said was the GOAT) it'd be way more ergonomic although maybe there are some aspects of the Miyoo Mini Plus that are better like the OS. Super excited for this to arrive in the mail!

[@adinwalls]

Ya in that context I was comparing it to a normal horizontal device. But it's a great option.

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

@@adinwalls Definitely can’t wait for it to get here, great video by the way!

[@GhostShipInc]

Got one in transparent black. Dropped it down a flight of steps (hardwood) and the screen does not have a scratch on it. Just a nick on the finish on the top left corner. It's awesome for GBA games. This is a great device. Edit: UI is trash.

[@adinwalls]

Jeepers. Impressive.

[@Mong00se22]

Now DE10 nano clones are coming out cheap we will see some decent FPGA handhelds at great prices. This will be a game changer for handhelds.

[@henrywilliams6927]

im looking forward to the trimui brick whenever that comes it looks interesting to me

[@adinwalls]

Yes it looks very nice.

[@Autotrope]

Did you test the actual hdmi output?

[@Odd150]

That intro is god tier ngl

[@adinwalls]

Ah thanks man.

[@SomeOne-wr1wr]

Thanks for the review :)

[@PuinginMain]

It's weird, mine also didn't pass Contra test. My rg35xx plus's dpad feels much better than 40xxV.

[@adinwalls]

Yes. Bthink the Phawx tested his as being really good. Maybe we should open ours up and see if the membrane is misaligned.

[@PuinginMain]

@@adinwalls Good idea! will try to check it soon. Thanks for the advice!

[@PuinginMain]

@@adinwalls UPDATE : Just checked the membrane, I swapped the membrane between face button and Dpad, and now it works great! I guess they accidently swapped.

[@adinwalls]

@PuinginMain oh gosh! I'm gonna check mine too.

[@shirokuro73]

"For goodness sake, it's a huge bulge!" KZbin video of the year, just for that! Please tell me you're going to make channel merch with the slogan "Crotch Time!" - which you should definitely trademark! In all seriousness, this was a really great review. Touched on all the relevant points, fair and balanced. Shake test? Genius. I really enjoyed your video and am glad the algorithm showed me your channel! Have a wonderful day!

[@adinwalls]

Hey man thank you!

[@skippyb.coyote895]

"For goodness sake that's a huge bulge!" 😂 In all seriousness though, I love everything about the RG40XX V except for that oddly placed and superfluous analog stick that looks like there's a mushroom growing out of the lower half of your Game Boy like some kind of RGB equipped fungal infection. I could understand having two analog sticks for DualShock PS1 games and N64 where you need a second analog stick to act as the C buttons, but the only purpose I could see for a single analog stick is Dreamcast and I feel like it would have been so much more aesthetically pleasing without it. If Anbernic ever rereleases the RG40XX V without the analog stick I'd absolutely buy one, but until then I'll stick with the RG35XX Plus... and RG35XX H, and RG40XX H. I have too many of these things already lol

[@torq21]

Many PS1 games benefit greatly from remapping controls to include that second analog stick. 2 sticks or BUST! :D

[@adinwalls]

Hehe. Ya man. I don't mind the joystick situation at all.

[@mbjac]

There's an update that fixes the snapping to cardinals, it's expected next month

[@adinwalls]

From Anbernic or are you referring to the Gamma Core?

[@mbjac]

@@adinwalls the video I saw referenced the MuOS and it's fix for the thumbstick, does gamma core fix this too?

[@adinwalls]

@mbjac hey man. Well Gamma Core is still in its infancy. Cool to hear muOS are working on that.

[@petervladyevich8535]

Thanks for your video Adin. I think I'll buy one but since Anbernic is constantly offering new and better models, I'll wait a bit.

[@adinwalls]

Hey Peter. If you're willing to wait I think the end of the year will be a good time to shop. Lots of sales. If you like vertical devices, the RG406V is going to be excellent.

[@petervladyevich8535]

@adinwalls Thanks Adin, that's a great tip. Regarding the RG406 V I already have the RG405 V. I was thinking more about the RG40XX V. In any case your tip is precious to me. Thanks Adin, see you in the next video.

[@adinwalls]

@petervladyevich8535 ah I see yes.

[@israelguerrrero3304]

Awesome Review! What kind of laptop is that?? looks awesome!

[@adinwalls]

Gigabyte Aero OLED

[@witzont]

can you comment on the memory card? did u switch it out? does it corrupt?

[@MB-kx5qs]

Better tethe RGxxplus? Or the Miyoo Mini Plus?

[@adinwalls]

I will always choose the Miyoo

[@MB-kx5qs]

@@adinwalls what would you say? Is there any Chance of a newer better Update Modell from Miyoo?

[@Prazival]

Hi Adin, I was curious about how to revert back to stockos off of miniui? You mentioned it was easy to do at the beginning of the segment but I'm so confused. Thank you!

[@adinwalls]

Maybe do a quick google but I think you just remove the minUI files from the SD card

[@Prazival]

@@adinwalls Thanks for the reply. I thought that may have been the case and I had googled it but it yielded no results outside of flashing and reimaging the SD Card (which I ended up doing) and ended up being no big deal at all. Appreciate your content and thank you!

[@sand_pest]

Hectic Chamfer is the name of my new punk band

[@adinwalls]

Seriously?! awesome

[@sand_pest]

@@adinwalls lol no mate it was just a silly lil' jokey joke

[@adinwalls]

Haha. Right. Was fun either way. It definitely sounds like a nineties band.

[@adriano6k]

Am I able to install minUI on a RG35XX Plus?

[@FunkyHQYT]

Does anyone know if there are plans to add WIFI functionality to minUI?

[@adinwalls]

I don't think so

[@AdamBond-mj7tg]

Great video! How common is the that one can just continue playing where one left off in a game?

[@adinwalls]

Not alot of devices have autoresume of that's what you're asking

[@logandavis1149]

Can you do a review of the R36S? I've been seeing it a lot on other social media ads, but I have no idea how it matches up against PowKiddy and Anbernic

[@adinwalls]

Honestly I haven't bothered because although a good deal, after seeing my peers review it it just doesn't seem up to standard.

[@logandavis1149]

@@adinwalls Fair point. Says just about everything I need to know about it lol. Thanks!

[@wizzel22]

They don't include ROMs anymore and the battery is 3.200mAh, not 3.000.

[@Konsinn]

Does it have a sleep/resume feature like the steamdeck?

[@adinwalls]

It has a pret5 good sleep mode. But not the same as the Steamdeck.

[@serrysays]

I’ll have some of what Anbernic are smoking. But I don’t rate their handhelds. After receiving an RG Cube from Mechdiy with light bleed issues, I wouldn’t give either company any money again.

[@kathiravan7446]

What About the cube XX

[@adinwalls]

I'm still waiting for mine! But yes, a wonderful option.

[@thatguy00271]

Wish the 40xxV had the screen of the 406V

[@thatguy00271]

Probably going to buy one in white on 11.11 AliExpress sale day anyways. Beautiful device

[@adinwalls]

The screen is pretty damn good

[@CNP023]

I returned both the RG40xx v and h for the Powkiddy 20sx and have never looked back. Aside from the better dpad on the 40xxv the 20sx is a much better device than these in my humble opinion. The screen is just so crisp and clear compared to both of those Ambermic devices.

[@adinwalls]

This is a very fair point! I like the SX too

[@allen0088]

I didn't like the rgb30, i just dock it with a ps5 controller. Do you think the 20sx is better?

[@adinwalls]

The 20sx isn't as nice in my opinion

[@CellPhish]

Is that a handheld in your pocket or….

[@adinwalls]

Haha

[@suhtangwong]

Only thing missing, 2nd analog...

[@adinwalls]

Nah.. who needs it!! :-D

[@GabrielFreirev]

@@suhtangwong I'd rather have it without any analogs, much cleaner

[@ArdverisVeritas]

Adin:"I don't want them to remake Game Boy" Anbernic: "So you want us to remake Game Boy Advance?"

[@adinwalls]

Lol. Exactly.

[@ArdverisVeritas]

@@adinwalls I know I am in a minority, but I actually respect the fact they release so many different alternatives. It makes it easier for me as a consumer to find that perfect console I need.

[@Mikeper94]

You might want to try and correct the bit where you say the cash prize for the sponsor is $15,000, when it's actually $1,500

[@adinwalls]

Good grief I never noticed this after watching multiple times! Thank you!

[@Mikeper94]

@@adinwalls that's alright! Loved the video 👌

[@stevefitzherbert]

i literally thought Amir khan reviewing handheld holyshit

[@adinwalls]

Lol really. Must be our equally beautiful voices haha

[@謬]

Halfway thru the review you exposed yourself for not even playing the console before making the review. Appreciate ur honesty but why would i continue watching? I want a review not a first impression. Lol bye. 😂

[@adinwalls]

You're quite the detective.

[@ZziryuuIX]

15k cash first prize? what I see is only 1.5k

[@adinwalls]

Hey I pinned a post about the error but the competition is long since ended

[@papalippe3572]

So which should i buy for under $100? It would be my first console. Miyoo or anbernic and which type?

[@adinwalls]

Ah there are so many you'll have to narrow it down

[@paulius4LP]

"Crotch time'"😂

[@KennethMoore-s6d]

We don't have to download anything do we I mean I know nothing about laptop 💻 I don't have one😮 what is still work without me doing that

[@adinwalls]

If you buy on with games you will be fine

[@KennethMoore-s6d]

@adinwalls so I buy an AliExpress I get an SD card for what is the games are fine great 😃👍 anyway time from Ireland

[@Kiddenreal]

I don’t know why all you handheld guys shill for that Littnxt company, I ordered a rg353v from them cost more then anbernic, took two weeks for it to even ship had to contact them, customer service was good but when I finally got my device it’s just either a lemon or fake or they are ones anbernic fucked up on cuz this thing is buggy as hell takes 4 - 5 tries to boot, tried arkos same thing won’t read tf2 in Linux mode and the screen wasn’t flush wih the bezel and light was peering through, ordered one from anbernic, took 5 days was 20 bucks cheaper and the divice works flawlessly, I wouldn’t touch Littnxt wih a thousand foot pole fuck that company.

[@adinwalls]

How many devices have you ordered from LITNXT. Also, I only know of one other KZbinr who supports them.

[@Christopher-e7e1s]

😊 people are gone mad over them most pl games and play games am I right

[@49684]

🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕

[@wizzel22]

It irritates me when you say footy-xx.

[@adinwalls]

Footy-xx? Not sure I've ever said that. Oh see Forty XX. So my accent irritates you? Alrighty then.

[@SomeOne-wr1wr]

​@@adinwallsNot sure how anyone hears "Footy-xx"...people like him just love to hate for no apparent reason. You sound perfectly fine and normal! One of my go-to KZbinr for reviews

[@CimmerianIron]

Are you a South African Jew?

[@name128ewa]

My brother in Christ, aren't you too old to play video games?

[@zexor98]

My brother in Christ, who are you to be casting judgement. He who is without sin may cast the first stone. Keep trying brother you got a long way to go.

[@EmeraldStargazer]

1:13 how is MM+ a 110 USD?

[@adinwalls]

That's a fully loaded version from LITNXT

[@EmeraldStargazer]

@@adinwalls oh, makes sense now, thanks!

[@adinwalls]

Yes they seem to only have the expensive one in stock. But it's their custom Onion OS setup which has a few tweaks.

[@DjangoDrango]

most reviewer say it's trash, and than there is you

[@adinwalls]

Most reviewers? Who said it's trash?

[@kenobi639]

Not true at all. Lots of great reviews. And let's say Adin is the only one with a good review. So what? He's not allowed to like it because others don't? What?

[@fafski1199]

Every single review that I seen of it so far, have given it a good review. Yep, it has some minor niggles here and there, but then again so has every retro handheld that's ever been released. Most have rounded up saying that it's an excellent handheld, for it's price. I also bet that most of those reviewers would likely rate it in their top 3 retro handhelds that have been released so far this year.

[@Daz5Daz]

Are these reviewers in the room with you now?

[@adinwalls]

Are you saying this is a Beautiful Mind situation?