Anbernic RG34XX Review: Nostalgia Machine

[@snowolf494]

Finally, a 47th device to put GBA rom on and never touch again

[@thasboy]

Ikr

[@richarddukard8989]

Real talk

[@TheBrotherGrim]

I get that there are a ton of them, but this form factor is really appealing to some people. I plan on getting one as my first retro handheld, and aside from the RG Cubexx, it's really the only one that has caught my eye. I just want a little guy to play my favorite GBA games on, and maybe some MAME and Pico 8 stuff. This seems pretty perfect for that, and the original GBA look really scratches that nostalga-y part of my brain.

[@emblasteon]

I'm literally in the same boat​@@TheBrotherGrim, I've never owned an emulator device but this (and the Cube) are the only ones that have gotten my attention. Definitely wanna pick up the 34xx, maybe next year

[@fredo3161]

Yeah but this is the most GBA-looking aside from that SP thing

[@AllenTomes]

Honestly as someone who’s favorite console is the GBA this is one of the most exciting things I’ve seen in quite a while

[@minimoe2807]

Did you get the Ambernic SP?

[@EliHank]

Same. GBA is my childhood device...I simply can't pass this up despite already owning 4 Anbernic handhelds with the H700 chipset already. Gotta sell my white RG40XXV.

[@jyllianrainbow7371]

Same here, this looks like the perfect GBA to me.

[@paulvolodko]

Powkiddy V10 is great for GBA too. It doesn't have this nostalgia case but it's much cheaper. Sorry for my English, I'm not native speaker.

[@makingvideogamehistory3028]

GBA is easily my most played system. It’s really great on the steam deck oled.

[@Mike-B-Jackson]

If you had a GBA back in the day, you absolutely had a worm light. It was hard to see the screen even in a well lit room LOL. Ah, the memories . =)

[@emaheiwa8174]

Few people had those lights and most of the kids who had a GBA are wearing glasses now 😂 (like me)

[@GreenLeefMusic]

@@Mike-B-Jackson Yep I first had a Gameboy Color and then a Gameboy Advance. The worm light was an absolute necessity. A year or two later I did get an SP, but the og GBA is definitely the more comfortable option so I will likely buy this one. My 35xxSP hardly gets used because of the uncomfortable ergonomics.

[@palody_en-ja]

I had the worm light for the GBC, but for the GBA, I installed the Afterburner front light kit 👍

[@JoshF848]

I had this huge plastic contraption that clipped onto the front and included a light and a screen magnifier

[@viruscure4677]

Not me....and I had all three models​@@emaheiwa8174

[@joepage5000]

I’m actually glad to see a company making a specific use/nostalgia handheld. Most of these things can *play* anything, but do they make you *feel* it?

[@Man_of_Oil]

This one is so tempting for literally no reason!! I have a backlit-modded original GBA, and I have an RP2S that does everything else this device would do and more. So why do I still want this lol

[@melxb]

nostalgia

[@cheetah672]

Same. I actually dug through my crap and pulled it out to see if it passes the "Does my nostalgia let me enjoy the OG GBA form factor in my adult hands 20 years later" test and it 100% does!!!!

[@markianclark9645]

@@Man_of_Oil ...I did the exact same modification...wasn't that difficult was it...then we had to decide what type of battery to power the backlit screen...it uses so much more milliamp hours...many went for a Lithium polymer pack and another small case mod to fit it...I didn't...I kept it standard...and use AA high power Lithium ion which gives a couple of hours easily...also backed up with a mains step down buck converter...easy mod that...which did you opt for

[@TrekCycling]

I have a modded SP with an IPS display and while I love that device I still play frequently on my 351p, because of the larger screen size. So that’s something this has over your GBA.

[@Klinkertinlegs]

I’m in the same boat. I have a rg35xx h, a razer edge, and I’m getting a miyoo mini for Christmas, but I still want this.

[@whatabast]

I love how even the old battery location was preserved. Definitely want one of these guys for the nostalgia factor.

[@skycloud4802]

I love what they did with the face buttons

[@whatabast]

@skycloud4802 they did a good job with them too!

[@OhHaiJosh]

KZbin will suggest me to watch the latest Retro Game Corps video and I always go "Yeah man, I wanna do it.:

[@CraftinKidXD]

We have all the Anbernic handhelds humanly possible, but they will still find a way.

[@jasonrodriguez2963]

Still missing the Nintendo DS copy

[@APEXGuerilla]

Welcome to Anbernic Park 🦕

[@CraftinKidXD]

@@jasonrodriguez2963 yeah maybe in 2025 we will see something similar

[@TrulyGodsGoofiest]

I do hope they make a DS-like handheld that can handle 3DS games. I'll be buying it if they do.

[@r0b1n994]

i'm waiting for a good 3ds/ 2ds cheap clone . I missed that console and due its price i don't mind to buy a preowned one

[@queazocotal]

A 20% upscaled or so device with a 4" or 4.5" display for adult hand sizes, keeping the form unchanged would be a Nice alternative option for this (as well as fix the pad). Hands 20% bigger, arms 20% longer, and eyesight 20% worse all combine to make the screen and device a whole lot less usable than if you got this device age 12.

[@joepage5000]

Still buying one, but yes an adult-sized, but 100% otherwise accurate GBA would be sick!

[@gongjimein]

Been thinking the exact same thing. Would definitely trigger a lot of people's nostalgic feelings if they make devices upscaled in size. Dare I say, I'd even think people will pay an even higher premium for that recreated feeling

[@chrisrichfield8906]

He said it was a half inch bigger screen, right? Thats like 15-20% more screen.

[@ThootenTootinTabootin]

Pocketable is always my main concern. Screen is like third or fourth concern.

[@gettubetur10]

Ahh that GBA shape takes me back, had a silver one but always wanted a transparent blue one.

[@cooolpotato]

This is the movement I want to see from manufacturers. Budget friendly emulation devices with the original form factor of old handhelds. So we can get the authentic experience with the modern qol upgrades of emulation. Hopefully reviews criticizing the original form factor by today's standards aren't discouraging to future projects like this.

[@pspsmallz]

Finally a good gba form factor and screen for an emulation handheld. None of that uncomfortable micro and sp crap.

[@fletcherchambers7175]

Nice review. This might be the first retro handheld I would consider only to dedicate to *one* console family. It could be fun to load one up with GB/GBC/GBA and *nothing* else!

[@iankillingsley6486]

The Anbernic K101+ is available right now. It’s a direct hardware clone. It plays GBA cartridges and has the ability to emulate other consoles as well. It’s 8 years old, but the price tag hasn’t changed 😅 $70ish 🤷‍♂️

[@pspsmallz]

K101 misses the mark with that screen unfortunately

[@caseybeats7306]

The constant devices from them can be tiring, at least this one is cool and nostalgic. Hope Anbernic makes a DS, they would nail it

[@skycloud4802]

I want Anbernic to make a PS2 controller looking handheld.

[@Reclaimer_XB]

This is what I’m hoping for too. Hopefully sometime next year they’ll release one. Hopefully with the DS lite form factor

[@WhiteInk47]

They could also nail a psp. Might need to be a bit more powerful though, so it can actually play all the psp games

[@Lucifronz]

I don't get bored of seeing their new devices, I look forward to it.

[@KennyKquackster]

Tiring how? Like for real Casey, HOW can it be "tiring"?

[@Flafex]

You know what I would love to see you do? A video reviewing classic handhelds like the Game Boy Color, DMG, and Game Boy Pocket. Talk about the ergonomics, how they feel today, and so on. Because many adults (like me) are buying these devices again to mod them and replay all the classics.

[@AllenTomes]

I would watch the fuck out of a series like this from any of the larger retro handheld guys, especially if they compare modded old systems to today

[@Magusguile]

He actually did make one for the DMG a while back, lemme see... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5Swl5tnfZt7rZYsi=TY-eM1uzGw-h_eJt I do think videos like this would really help us see things that our nostalgia makes us gloss over, lol

[@noahcuroe]

Desperately wanting a DS or better yet a 3DS/2DS form factor Anbernic device now. Something that can play DS and 3DS with proper dual screens (or a portrait orientation display could work too) and physical controls, but for emulators instead of the original hardware so we can have frameskip and upscaling... man that would be a dream.

[@eatereater6312]

I feel like a 2DS variation is definitely possible

[@thatpart]

You might like the Anbernic RG556

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

If they actually get glassless 3D working, and can push the price down to like $90, I'd really REALLY consider buying it.

[@Pridetoons]

That will require a Custom Dual Screen Driver.

[@beeseechurger]

Yeah :/ the only issue is that any handheld Citra isn’t really great. You need good hardware to emulate it because it’s poorly optimized, and now that Nintendo cracked down on it, there’s no more progress being made on it. It’ll be a while before small Linux/android handhelds can do 3DS. Some of the higher price handhelds can do it though, the Odin 1/2/lite, the Switch family (modded), and the retroids (3/4/5), and obviously other more powerful ones but I’m just talking about lower price handhelds. Then again, paying 200+ to play 3DS…and it’s poorly done? Might as well just get a 3DS lol.

[@Johnny2Drinks]

I got the XXSP and now this is being released, all time fav console. Super stoked to get this, love anbernic

[@X862go]

It's not gonna play anything different than the sp.

[@Bob_Smith19]

As someone who prefers dedicated devices this one is right up my alley. One device for all them leads to compromises. As well as paralysis caused by too many game options. Just GBA in this form factor is perfect.

[@MrNeosantana]

What I like: It's a GBA What I don't like: It's a GBA Well, Russ, I guess it's good for people who want a GBA hahaha

[@dustyr112]

There it is!!! Been waiting all weekend for this to drop. Thank you, Russ!! 🤙

[@GrimLocke161]

Gimme the ice blue deco of my youth, and then we’re talking.

[@rockpyl]

Yeah I need the glacier colorway for this

[@slushbubs]

Same, I almost want to hold out for it

[@GrimLocke161]

I love my 35SP, so I can absolutely hold out for the glacier blue. I also don't really need another handheld, but I'd still like to be convinced to get the 34xx.

[@classroomcamp]

The one I had!

[@RKristofek31]

I am so hungry and dehydrated Russ hasn’t told me to grab a snack or drink in so long

[@DrySushi]

Because Russ is the only drink of water you need.

[@SteveJohnson-ht6kv]

Lame joke

[@brentwells6802]

going to wait and see what other colors they release! hoping they do the og glacier blue, clear or orange :D

[@jaybee-f9x]

Got my RG40XXV two weeks ago and haven’t touched my legion Go since. The power of Pokémon is real.

[@dabman9688]

I cant believe the 351p is so old now, feels like i just got it, but here we are 200 handhelds later

[@skycloud4802]

It's actually still a pretty decent handheld in all likehoods. I liked my RG350, but it was a pain to update firmwares, emulators, and scrape boxart (needed to unscrew back to access sd card).

[@RetroGameCorps]

I felt a few gray hairs coming in the moment I realized it came out over four years ago 😂😢

[@creechrfeechr8094]

Still use mine every day. Shout out to AmberElec! I never bought any of the devices that followed actually, since I was so happy with it, believe it or not, but I did buy the missus a Miyoo Mini lol.

[@pl3bsy]

Holy shit Anbernic actually knocked it out of the park with this. I was super worried about extra clicky buttons as I like to game while my wife watches tv or something. Glad they went with more silent buttons. Everything else is just *chefs kiss*. I think the only way they could make it better would be an OLED screen but I will take what I can get.

[@UMvsC3DPFWPW]

Man Anbernic really has Sold Me on this One! All they have to do is to make a High Quality Knock-Off and I’ll Buy it. I used to have the OG GBA and the GBA SP, it would be great to have them again Plus the Modern Upgrade.

[@djfanboyLIVE]

This company understands the EXACT price range for their audience. I literally can't justify NOT buying this!

[@katon4525]

Will be getting this! Both for the nostalgia but also the community will find many ways to make this handheld better with modding. I think having a strong community that can make iterations on hardware and software makes the entire retro experience new and more fun! All the cons you listed, the community will most likely come up with fixes that will make the rg34 way better

[@Frosti1icus]

I love that you are wearing a Vaer watch. Great brand.

[@NathanielJordan23]

Been waiting for this form factor to finally hit

[@RadzKiram]

I'm wishing for a glacier blue one, pure nostalgic reasons.

[@FieryFiendJazz]

Eagerly awaiting the RG35XX DSi

[@eyeball226]

I have an RG40XXH but this is super tempting for no justifiable reason.

[@jsdouglas2612]

I have debated getting so many 3:2 devices, but every time there was just something wrong. I heard Anbernic’s old 3:2 devices didnt hold up as well as their newer devices. I saw the price of the Ayaneo micro. The V10 seemed to be missing important basic buttons. This is going to be the perfect GBA emulation device. It is pocketable enough to easily carry and cheap enough to not panic about scratches. In other words. The perfect emulator to hand to my niece and nephew whenever I see them with the perfect library of games

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

This handheld is the first time I actually felt dirty. Like, the attraction to this machine's concept might have triggered some hormones that normally shouldn't be associated with consumer electronics but, I guess it came at this point.

[@anthonycastaneda7311]

I thought the same thing, I didn't get people's hype around all the retro devices that came out constantly...until this one lol. I have a pocket device I use for Gameboy advance and I don't care, I want this one. It was my first handheld ever when I was 9 and it's shaped my gaming preferences for my entire life.

[@FB64_Fakebeta]

Eventually there will be the RG49XXC++ 2X

[@minimoe2807]

Fantastic little machine for GBA. I don't see playing much of anything else on it. Think I'll stick with the Ambernic SP. Great review, Russ. 👍

[@kuudereenthusiast]

Only thing left is an rg DS xx Then we'll have the whole collection

[@Servbot31]

Okay the price is definetely appealing but the D-pad got me concerned even though I think it'll be okay, not to mention we may see mods from the community. I had this baby back in the days and I can't resist the call, I think it'll be my second device with the Miyoo Mini Plus. I wasn't expecting you to review it so soon, but thanks! Your videos always points the details so that's why I always wait to see your reviews like "what's this device from Russ's perspective" and "what details his he gonna light out with his magnifying lens" lol. Also, maybe most of the games you played from the GBA catalog are turned based RPG or so, but there's actually a good bunch of action games that would require good controls, so yes it does matter how good or not the controls are for such a system. Which makes me thing that was probably for the best that you can crouch in Mega Man Zero Games, maybe it was considered at first until Inti Creates realized that the D-pad would get in the way as they meant to do a precise platformer with tight controls (basically you just need to hit up and down for ladders and menus, during action parts, what matters most is left and right). This just makes me like the Zero Series even more lol. Edit: love the questions at the end! I think I have not considered that when buying the Miyoo mini plus and I ended up installing retroarch on my phone and play with a controller with phone holder at home, bringing the MMP only when I go outside, which is actually rare. I still love how plug and play the experience is, and also having a dedicated device for retro stuff but the small size of handheld ends up feeling uncomfortable after a certain amount of time. So I mostly play GB, GBC and Gamegear games. Maybe I'll get the accessories they sell to improve the ergonomics first and see if it's better before jumping on a new device. Thanks again for all the details in your reviews, you always cover everything and beyond!

[@IvanGriboedkovich]

been waiting for the review so much!

[@pspsmallz]

Those questions at the end were pretty funny to me. I have a modded gba and several small emulation handhelds like the miyoo mini and rg35xx and the gba is more comfortable to hold than any of them. Really shows how different someone who grew up and used a gba compared to someone that never did. Great video, Russ.

[@HallelujahJaffar]

I literally bought an RG35XX+ about 10 days ago as a first time retro handheld. This GBA form factor is my favorite handheld of all time, and I even looked to see if one existed before I bought one. Will be buying as soon as it goes live in the morning. I guess this is just a rite of passage for Anbernic owners

[@LumbyMcGumby]

I knew the thumb was gonna smear the screen when I first saw it hahaha. Glad it doesn't have an analog stick those always feel like they're in the way with these devices.

[@skycloud4802]

I find analogue sticks pointless in nostalgia bait devices.

[@Jason12321100]

Exactly! It completely ruins the ergonomics. I just hope Anbernic can fix the inaccurate dpad.

[@MrCHUP0N]

I wrist-strap whatever device I can. A little for the klutz factor, but a lot for the NYC subway factor (which itself breaks out into multiple sub-factors...)

[@Ash_1277]

Got my late night snack & a drink. Now I'm ready to watch a nice video before bed 😌🩵

[@EliasPfaiffer]

best device for GBA only emulation

[@morganghetti]

Neh. Plenty of others run GBA with a bigger screen

[@Lucifronz]

@@morganghetti You don't need or want a bigger screen for GBA games. You want one that's designed around the right screen resolution so the pixels look crisp, not stretched. If you really want a bigger screen, go play on your PC. It will look terrible.

[@pspsmallz]

Gba games look awful on a lot of big screens that dont properly scale them.

[@EliasPfaiffer]

@@morganghetti lol...thats the dumbest thing i have ever read..

[@OtakuSpielplatz]

Another quality review! Thanks!

[@edwardgreenjr167]

This design holds a special place in my heart. This was the first console I was able to import in my early 20s from Japan. This was still very early in the days of the internet being popular, so even people I knew that was into gaming had no idea what I had in my hands. It came with a copy of Super Mario Advance, but obviously all in kanji. It was a difficult time for me, and I really leaned heavily into gaming as an escape. Honestly don't know where I'd be today if I didn't have that escape and pressure release. For the few months between the JPN and US releases, it felt pretty cool to show people what was coming out. It actually was the ice breaker with some gamer friends I still have today. Friendships that ironically also helped me through a really tough time. It's weird to be attached or have a visceral reaction to an inanimate object, but I always get a warm feeling whenever I see the OG advance.

[@adamkane7513]

*Take My Money...* _Crap, I've already spent it all on other handhelds!!!_

[@strongbad79]

I always wanted the original GBA but just never got one. I ended up getting the GBA SP instead. I'm really excited for this one. I'm hoping this could be the "one" when it comes to a perfect GPA only machine.

[@mateuszbuczma1956]

This is a great idea for those who want to play on device similar to orginal old gameboys.

[@Faillord1]

"I get thrills out of playing PS1 games on a GBA like device" YES this! I don't know what it is, but this is what fascinates me about these retro style handhelds. It's just the fact that we have devices that feel like the old consoles but you can play so many things on them, that were stuck on home consoles or arcades previously. I love to play PS1 games on my RG 405V, it gives me that thrill feeling of "I am playing this on a DMG like handheld" every time.

[@atobekeigo17]

ganna but this for sure when its available in Philippines ❤

[@webjoeking]

I’ve been chasing that first GBA hit since the 90s… it’s tuned me into a handheld junkie. Finally this!

[@Jadisons]

I knew I was gonna pick this one up already, but I love watching your videos anyway.

[@nefariou5]

if it'd ever held a gba and had nostalgia for it I'd be snapping this up right now. In fact even as someone that didn't have a gba this is very tempting as something to experience the gba for the first time.

[@holiggan2008]

But but... Does it feel and look like the OG gba? 😋 Just teasing, thanks for another great video! Now a 1:1 replica of the OG SP would be great 😊

[@Loknath009]

Owning still an indigo GBA, I can say that the colour seems to be darker than then original. Hard to think that we used to play with a screen that has No light! This alone makes this system a winner for sure.

[@frankmoolah]

I never heard of the color "Indy-go" before 😂

[@rony_rst]

This is a dream come true to me. I loved the GBA, but only got to get a broken one when I was a child, besides a Mega Duck (Cougar Boy here) that was what my family could afford. This a certain buy for me

[@disconinja108]

I'm not a GBA fan, but that transparent green color looks amazing 💚. It is so warm and vibrant. I always thought that Retroid Pocket 2S in transparent green should look like this

[@gamerdude612]

Seeing how I got the 351 P mostly because of the gba purple shell back then I think I'll definitely get this now Anbernic make my teal GBC and I'll have my childhood back again 😅

[@NonameNoname-tr8uv]

I was eagerly awaiting this video after seeing the post on Reddit!!!! 🥳

[@legendarymoji]

Yeah man, I wanna do it.

[@therealdonchelios]

I was just setting up batocera 40 today and I got side tracked and ended up playing 3 hours of Astro Boy on the GBA. Such an incredible game on an outstanding system for it's time.

[@TeamGun]

Anbernic is the best, I love them as a company, Customer service went above and beyond for me. I wanted the revised rg405m trigger buttons for my rg405m so I contacted them (I was well out of warranty I bought it at launch) and asked them what I could do. They said I was out of warranty, but told me I could buy ANY device off them and use that new warranty for my rg405m. I didn't really want to do that, so I asked them if I could just buy a new motherboard with the new buttons off them and replace it myself, and they said yes no problem 😳 What other company would allow you to transfer a warranty for a completely different product to help you out? What other company would let you buy a console motherboard for DIY repair? Anbernic is so great, one of the best companies. And though it all they would respond to my emails of concerns I think we sent like 8+ emails back and forth. Simple the best, period.

[@SkylerLinux]

I saw the Atomic Purple before, but the transparent colour I've not. Dang the extra buttons are amazing

[@kyle7447]

The original gba was where gaming started for me. I love this existing

[@alexmorrow3750]

So excited for this

[@nickentros]

This hits me right in the nostalgia, I remember waiting in line for the store to open to get an indigo GBA on launch day with my mom. However I have far more handhelds that I love playing GBA on so I’m skipping this one. GBA on the Retroid pocket 5 is an incredible experience

[@markbroadhead991]

Yeah man I’m gonna watch it.

[@sir_draketh3760]

They neeeed to make a icy blue I’ll buy 5

[@BenjaminJcqt]

Maybe a details but I love to see a d-pad with "triangles", the arrows Anbernic put on other devices just don't look as nice 😅

[@KouD3Graw]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! I ASKED FOR THIS FOR YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and I'm broke when it comes out. My soul hurts.

[@AlanRappa]

Crap, where’s my snack.

[@StevePlaysSteveplaysyotube]

Hey Babe look its a new Retro Game Corps video

[@alex2921]

Love the end of the video❤ indeed it mades us think if we need this device or if we have already other that can do the job done...and i think it is in my case. Thanks russ😊

[@ineptsparrow]

Great, now I gotta get one of each color.

[@APEXGuerilla]

I'm holding out hope for an Analogue Pocket Light

[@EarthWatcher92]

They are discontinuing in 2025 as they Will be doing a gba form

[@lichenlord]

I do have nostalgia from when I was young and have medium/large adult hands now. I own an original GBA and find the form factor to be good to great on its own merits. Especially relative to the contemporary or modern alternatives with a vertical orientation that I've tried (GBA SP, Anologue Pocket). The wide bezel is a plus for me on a device like this because it makes it more authentic to the original.

[@tornadoaftermath]

Anbernic understands that these days there's no such thing as "one size fits all," so they decided to take a "one size for each" approach. Sounds like they understood the assignment to me.

[@shawn595]

Thank you Russ. I’ve been waiting for your review on this because I’ve been debating between it and the TrimUI Brick. Given that I have a RG40XX-H, I’ll get the Brick.

[@ElliotButch23]

37:08 i swear it sounds like you are saying "pants down" honestly I love that

[@abelperez437]

Im so hyped for this little guy but im kind of bummed the GBA wont have that really neat bezel that the rg35xxsp had

[@RaineyRetro]

Skins and shell swaps about to go crazy

[@LegitMLG360noscoper]

This is the one I have been waiting for for years

[@raffitz]

Hi Russ, Thank you for the review. The ergonomics point is very much a non-issue for me. I find the GBA (and I have used it with my adult hands) is much better (for me) than vertical layout devices. As to horizontal devices, this has no pesky analog sticks (which is a plus for me - if I pocket analog sticks they always get snagged). And compared with the 28XX (which I quite liked), this one will be bigger and integer scale GBA games (I play a lot of Pokemon gen 3, vanilla and hack roms alike). I will be buying the indigo, and if they do release a Glacier I will definitely buy a second one.

[@WillC1020]

Thanks Russ, alot of my thoughts on this device was captured with this video. I had a GBA indigo device growing up. It was nice, but I didnt like it as much. Instead I upgraded to an SP later on which was perfect for me. This device while it captures the original GBA nostalgia, it is a very niche device especially if all you plan on playing is GBA exclusively. The other XX line models seem like better options, better quality buttons and larger screen display and brightness. Some of my personal favorites of the XX line highlighted in this video is the 35XXH (compact/sleek/pocketable), 35XXSP (clamshell, portable, great ergonomics, gba nostalgia), and the CubeXX (most comfortable, 1x1 4-inch, most quiet XX line buttons i have seen). Lastly chances are you can grab the other XX line models cheaper and probably have a better experience.

[@Eragonfrost]

Finally another device to setup and put in my room for decoration

[@DarkLyteKitsune]

Ah yes! I would never know how to compare it to any other devices if the comparison isn't with the Steam Deck! Thank you for helping all the gamers know the size! 💙

[@everythinghasfacts]

Finally they made actual gba model

[@gast321]

I wonder if Anbernic will give us a DS themed emulator next

[@skycloud4802]

I wonder how that'll even work though? Because wouldn't the specs need to be more powerful in order to draw/emulate over two screens? And then somebody need to develop firmware and software for a unique dual screened OS, and Anbernic are going to be too lazy to do that.

[@gogobrasil7185]

@@skycloud4802I’d be perfectly fine with it if the OS used only one screen

[@THEREALTK514]

Waiting for anbernic to make a 3ds version 🙏🙏

[@tomitiustritus6672]

GPD XD A bil older and probably out of production, but the XDs were decently powerful Android emu devices a few years back.

[@kingmouseofficial6488]

Might have to wait a few years for this one, I would be more hopeful for just a ds one

[@ereviscale3966]

Praying for one that costs under $1K!!

[@chimerschang]

I already have an RG28xx, not to mention an Odin 2 Mini, so I have no practical reason to get this. ... HOWEVER, as someone with an intense love for the original GBA design and form factor, *I NEED THIS.*

[@adamlach6572]

I don't get people who complan about how many handhelds anbernic makes. It is meant to give you choice, not so that you buy every single one of them. Pick one, there is wide selection of different form factors, d-pads, screens, two major levels of performance and price. If someone likes the nostalgia factor this one is awsome, if someone wants true handheld that pushes the most out of it's potential, at that price point rg35xxh is hard to beat (and i love the cardinal snapping on analog sticks because while it limmits the use of fps games, it's awesome to use alongside d-pad in more retro titles which are the main focus of the handheld). Maybe the only problem for now is that t820 used on android models is a bit too weak, still overall really good for many things, but just a bit too slow to make it fully compatible with ps2/gc games. But again - the price and overall built quality still makes them worthwhile for those who won't get crazy about not being able to run few games (back in the days you would never be able to even have that many games). And very often if a game on ps2 is bit slow, gc version will be running great. And i've posted almost the same comment as a reply to one of the comments above, but decided to post it as a standalone comment too.

[@muhdzaidi3051]

I get what you mean but saying “I love cardinal snapping" still sounds weird to me because this kind of stick is prone to drifting like an actual analog stick, so it's not very good for longevity. I'd rather have a stick that gives actual digital input for arcade games

[@adamlach6572]

@muhdzaidi3051 at first i hated it, but then i've realized how great these sticks work for retro-retro, now i get that with the cardinal snapping it just makes it work kinda like these old 8-directional arcade sticks, but it depends on the games you play the most. Medal of Honor Underground for example, is more playable in default control scheme made with non-analog controller in mind, while twin stick setup is useless because you don't get fluid transition. There is a way to get rid of cardinal snapping (at least i've read about it), but because these lower end systems are not made with fps/tps games in mind, i prefer to stick with it - i use it way more often to play 2d games, or simple 3d titles where it doesn't matter. One thing that puzzles me is why the higher end models used cardinal snapping - RG406H (and one before if i'm correct) finally got rid of it, which should be obvious becasue these higher end systems aim at more complex 3d games, including fps games.

[@EpsilonChurchRVB]

I have an Odin 2 Pro already and this is very tempting to get. I never owned a GBA, but I have played on one a couple of times before as a kid with the little lamp thingy over the screen, thanks to one of my cousins. For that price, it's not a bad deal, but I may wait until it drops around $50 or less. Plus, a blue transparent one would've been nice.

[@RooboliusBrandybuck]

Russ' skepticism surrounding GBA nostalgia is a declaration of war. (Just kidding!) The original GBA has always had a special place in my heart and I've long wanted a device just like this! I'm really excited!

[@agiaco000]

Now i want a GBC replica from Anbernic

[@skycloud4802]

Isn't most vertical handhelds sort of skirting that anyway? The GBC isn't too dissimilar to the OG Gameboy Lite in regards to shape and form, so there should be loads of clones out there.

[@seraph4581]

@@skycloud4802 The problem with most of those is that none have the original gameboy B+A button angle/orientation like this one does

[@MR7604]

Atari Lynx is also a 3:2 handheld.