Anbernic RG405V | An In-Depth Look // T618 GOES CHONKY and VERTICAL (Unboxing, Teardown, Emulation)

[@retrotechdad]

Do you need some V in your life? P.S. GammaOS is now in beta for the RG405V!

[@DONNY_G1028]

Is it accessible yet?

[@johnroady9495]

Great! Thanks for the video!

[@retrohandhelds]

Yes, Dad. Yes.

[@S1eepy1]

Yes!!! 🤩

[@Bineki2002]

I think the oficial GammaOs build is out.

[@poopenshnapples7160]

One of the greatest reviews for a product I have ever seen! Passive vs active cooling! Awesome

[@retrotechdad]

Wow, thank you for super kind words. I really appreciate it! 🙏🙏

[@edaraujo8438]

Most complete rg405v review i've seen ❤

[@retrohandhelds]

Ok now i'm excited to hop back in and install Gamma! Great video as always, my friend.

[@babyface6151]

Thank you for this video, can't wait for Anbernic to upgrade their soc for a more powerfull one, this device has the cooling capabilities already for it. keep the hard work !!

[@retrotechdad]

Thank you for watching, I really appreciate it! 🙏🙏 I am definitely excited to see what's next in this price range for performance.

[@Jhud69]

Watched this mostly for the teardown (I want to change the buttons at some point so I wanted to both check if I need to keep anything in mind while opening as well as see if the buttons are interchangeable) but ended up watching the entire thing because it's such a good review. I already have the device but it makes me glad I went with it instead of the M.

[@mattbtv]

Had me laughing with the sticker positioning during the tech spec rundown : )

[@retrotechdad]

🤣Gotta get it just right!

[@NeoSpartan117]

Beautifully shot as always! It takes skill to make a chonker like that look good. 😅

[@retrotechdad]

She may be a little chonky but she's got a pretty face. 😅

[@gagz9k]

I follow A LOT of retro handheld reviewers, and this is BY far the most instructional video about the 405v, cool content, thank you!

[@retrotechdad]

Wow, thank you so much for that! It really means a lot to me. 🤗🙏

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Awesome as always.

[@retrotechdad]

We're in the era of skittles buttons! 🌈🌈

[@DirtyPlumbus]

I ordered one the minute they went on sale and I'm still waiting for it.

[@nahf4m]

Thanks for including katamari! Definitely an essential game

[@mccoxster]

my favourite emulation handheld I've owned so far.

[@tracycarroll5154]

Do you have a video on how to setup the best emulators for this system?

[@snowthearcticfox1]

Busy begging anbernic to do the plastic horizontal 405. The rp2s would have been perfect with a 4 inch screen

[@retrotechdad]

Haha, Anbernic will give us everything else except for the obvious. 😭😅

[@KennyFX13]

Fantastic video Rob. I’m thinking of purchasing a retro handheld emulator recently. Thinking of this 405v, 405m and GKD Mini Plus. Not sure which one is the best. What do you recommend? Thx in advance ;)

[@retrotechdad]

My favorite of those three would be the 405M because it's just super pocketable and compact. My next choice would be the 405V. I would not recommend the GKD Mini Plus, the firmware/software is not great on that one. I hope that helps a little bit!🙏

[@KennyFX13]

@@retrotechdadthank you so much. Have a good one!

[@uncaringbear]

Does it support HDMI out via USB C?

[@retrotechdad]

No, unfortunately it does not. Anbernic T618 devices for whatever reason never support HDMI out over the USB C port. You can use something like a USB C to HDMI cable with MHL built-in but it's not the best solution.

[@THighthorn]

Even though the 405M's buttons are shorter as you've perfectly shown in the video, do they function correctly? I have some custom red and black buttons for my M that I'd like to use in the V.

[@vhsretrogamer1664]

Mine got lost in transit, I have to wait for a new one now 😅 Probably some postman got him/herself a nice portable device for free 🤣 PS wasn't gonna play it anyway before gamma os is fully supported on it.

[@retrotechdad]

GammaSqueeze is moving fast on Gamma OS, looking really good already! 🙏

[@Goblin-King-]

​@@retrotechdadwould you mind making a guide on this device on how to set it up? I'm kinda new to the whole emulation handheld thing

[@_thejager]

Any word on a newer more powerful version of this? From Anbernic or any other company? I love the vertical format but options are limited

[@retrotechdad]

I haven't heard anything yet, but they move so fast it wouldn't surprise me if we see something this year.

[@DonaldWyman]

I have been playing the heck out of minish cap as well.

[@retrotechdad]

Minish Cap is such a great game! I've completed it a few times over the years.

[@DonaldWyman]

@@retrotechdad The funny part is this game was the game that sent me down the rabbit hole that is the retro handheld scene after several years away from it (I did have a pi zero in a retroflag case for a while.) About a month or so back my oldest son was punished from his switch lite and I started playing it there...decided I didn't like that I couldn't share that save with my pc, I then started playing it on my 2dsxl, didn't like that I had to manually transfer the save to and from my pc to the 2ds...started watching videos about handhelds, and now I own a retroid pocket 3+ because of it.

[@retrotechdad]

What a great retro handheld to start out with, nice choice!

[@allen0088]

I think this is the best looking color for this unit. The grey is the best looking for the rg35xx

[@iamnotyourbuddyGUY]

Gamma coming soon!!

[@retrotechdad]

I know! 😅 Saw Gamma's message while waiting for this to upload. 😭

[@GameTechTalk]

🎶 We want the chonk, give up that chonk, we need the chonk, gotta have that chonk 🎶 ^^ Sing to "George Clinton & Parliament - We want the funk" 🤣 ^^

[@retrotechdad]

We definitely need more chonk handhelds. 🤣🤣 KLEF! How are you man!?

[@GameTechTalk]

Doing great, hope you are too and thanks for asking!! Amazing video as always my guy, keep it up @@retrotechdad

[@ashleysmith2028]

Does it have alot of games or do u have to download what u want

[@MikesHobbyPlanet]

Can you make me feel better for ordering the 353v the night before I realized this was out?

[@allen0088]

U could have gotten the r35s or r36s instead of 353v

[@MikesHobbyPlanet]

@@allen0088 I actually ended up really liking the v

[@upnokshius]

I love the 353v

[@cloudliusihui]

The game footage on the screen is so blurry, makes me think of a missed focus

[@retrotechdad]

Aww man, sorry about that! 🙏😭

[@wizart2100]

my question is how does it feel in your hand incomparsion the 353v when playing pokemon does it give you the gameboy like vibes ?

[@Lothar_Ita]

Does the RG405V has TV Out?

[@retrotechdad]

Unfortunately, it does not 😢

[@gioarcega237]

Can it handle games like Final Fantasy X or maybe Metal Gear Snake Eater?

[@jeremiahroberts4142]

Yes

[@palando1]

can you do a review of the r35s emulation handheld please

[@SuperFelipeChannel]

apparently they are the same analog sticks that are used on the Nintendo switch. correct ?

[@bhirawamaylana466]

oh they fix L2 and R2? now that look promising, wonder if their other stock T618 also fix this issue with new update?

[@retrotechdad]

Yes, I was really happy about that! That's a good question, I only use Gamma on my 505 and 405M but now I'm curious.

[@kumbackquatsta]

does the game microsd have thousands of games or something?

[@retrotechdad]

Yes, it does. I personally like putting my game cards together myself since it's much more organized/curated but it's not a bad option.

[@benjaminbjacobsen]

Thanks for a great review. I'm late to the party in that I've been trying to avoid another handheld... But I've been using these things long enough I know I much prefer verticals AND I prefer 4:3 screens... I don't love the look of this device but from your review and others it seems like it's the answer for me as it's really comfortable. I think I'll be selling my flip for one (and I sold my 405m for it, I don't love metal or horizontal). I'm also considering selling my 353v as well, my only issue there is I LOVE the look of my 353v (white with SFC buttons) but it gets almost no use because it's not enough better than my 35xx (can't run saturn, struggles with some others) that I use the flip instead. The only other option I see is to wait for the odin 2 processor to be in a vertical but I'd bet we're a year out for that...

[@saltygravy86]

I don't understand the 480p display. Anbernic should upgrade their screen.

[@RobyMicrobi]

Go for the RGB30 (Powkiddy) it has square 720p screen. Apparently its awesome and super sharp, has bigger integer scale. But you lose some performance compares to rg405v, its more like a rg353v

[@jonathanhersey8313]

Did the buttons kind of wiggle? I feel like the buttons are too small for the cutout holes in my unit. Is this common with other units?

[@brianzhou171]

Does this game console have all the Mario games preloaded? Do u have to buy the SD card to have all the games?

[@teddylickle1583]

But why took away the HMID ??? are they upgrading or degrading ?

[@Synkro23]

I just got this but i have no idea how to use or set up files, i got the one with not out the box, does anyone know a video or guide online for this model? im very new to emulation

[@saltygravy86]

Still waiting for a 6 face button device from Anbernic.

[@gershonvillamor4490]

I wanna stay away from vertical handhelds because I have quite a few already and move to horizontal handhelds but now RG405v is released, guess I can't escape these vertical handhelds LOL!

[@mellstardust66]

You cant escape it man haha, especially when they release a vertical handheld like rg405v but with a chipset like snapdragon gen1 that can play ps2 game 60 fps 2x reso.

[@gershonvillamor4490]

@@mellstardust66 So this chipset is equivalent with snapdragon gen 1?

[@mellstardust66]

@@gershonvillamor4490 no. snapdragon gen 1 is like 3 time more powerful. Im just saying if they release a rg405v with better chip, we have to buy it haha. wanna see what gen1 can do? check out odin 2.

[@eiceys4612]

i cannot see this t618 anymore ! we need a cpu/gpu upgrade

[@retrotechdad]

Every time I think we're done with the T618, another handheld pops up with it. 😅😭

[@kumbackquatsta]

do a gamma update video please

[@retrotechdad]

I'm hoping to, just waiting on Gamma to do his thing.

[@mkrause1420]

Hello looking to get this mostly for pokemon does it have most of the games available specifically on the ds with black and white and heart gold and soul silver? Thanks in advance

[@AishRios]

Loved the video as always, the chonky boi has potential

[@retrotechdad]

I can't resist those curves. 😅

[@KabukiStarship]

I don't like how there isn't an HDMI port.

[@NikkiLynn216]

How do you update the emulators???

[@SpaceLordLono]

Hey man... this is just me, but I'd like to ask if you could make some more Steam Deck content. I just got mine and I've barely scraped the surface

[@sparkylk8556]

I need help my rg405v beeped twice and turned off it was at 90% battery now it just stays on a lit up screen and blinks with I try to turn it on

[@carlosmora8619]

i tried to download a game of snes in the same console and by mistake format the memory sd and i can not see it even in my pc

[@budgetking2591]

i just got my 1st handheld, the r36s, its nice and all but now i want sometihng better, is the 405v still worth the 150 euro today?

[@JordanJacobson]

I got mine from tik tok for 95 plus tax

[@ibelieveinjesusinmyspareti2861]

Ok hear me out... x86 vertical handheld

[@retrotechdad]

I need this.

[@RomanBellicTaxi]

Interesting concept, but it would be a chonker of a handheld. This one has a 4" screen and it feels big already, imagine a 5" or 6" in a vertical form factor.

[@retrotechdad]

Definitely would be interesting, it needs to be done to satisfy my curiosity now. 😅

[@Green-ls7kt]

I mean the gpd handhelds are basically vertical, well more like clamshell but it’s close enough. Look at the gpd win mini

[@bobn2805]

​@retrotechdad and hopefully make it a ryzen system with radeon 780m graphics

[@trifaloialone9452]

Hi. I want to order it but the store said me if i dont buy it with sd card there will not be installed any games on it even though it has 128gb build in memory. Is this true? Can i install games in internal storage or do i need sd card?

[@retrotechdad]

Yes, you can definitely install games on the internal storage! You don't need to buy the version with a micro SD card. In fact, I highly recommend getting your own much higher quality micro SD from a well known brand like Sandisk, Samsung, etc.

[@davidrobertson5700]

A guitar pick is actually called a plectrum since you did not know. Thanks

[@athaibrahim7249]

how about backlight bleeding?

[@winkawak]

can you play 2 players through bluetooth?

[@mellstardust66]

how big is it compared to nintendo switch?

[@jameyjacade28]

The left joystick and the Dpad should swap places

[@genecicordeirodossantosjun5037]

The screen seems to have a low bright, is it like this or am I crazy?

[@NocturnalRS]

Are you saying the android boot has a separate button? wtf

[@retrotechdad]

No, within Android there is the Anbernic frontend that you can use for a more console like experience if you prefer that. Personally, I like launching individual emulators and just going from there. Daijisho is another very popular choice for organizing everything into one spot.

[@thepunlive]

Great video

[@born-again-nerd5537]

Good video, I get mine tomorrow - I’m interested to see what this handheld can bring, I really would to find a suitable, portable ps2 in which I’m unable to emulate without actual pc computer. Thanks for the review. BAN

[@amarg7657]

how is it and is it too chunky to be portable

[@petrpavlosek4132]

Hello dad 🤘 I have a question/request for your advice - everything is fine on my BIG boy rg405v, but when I search for games on the PSP I see the game titles and nothing happens when I launch it... Please don't you know where I'm making a mistake or if something needs to be set? Thank you for your reply, greetings fans from the Czech Republic 🤘 EDIT - Where can I find android games on the RG405V? I'm not "techy" and would appreciate any answer/help. Thank you once again for your reply.

[@davidrobertson5700]

Does it have overboard for sony puss1 ?

[@robert.sec2]

damn. wish i'd watched this video before ordering custom 405M buttons, thinking they'd fit. oh well.

[@Schmoodledoodle]

Those joysticks aren't switch style sticks bc they are hall effect joysticks meaning they are magnetic and won't get joystick drift like the Switch ones can get

[@arekisandasenshi7138]

You miss talk about, quality emulation: aspect ratio, native resolution a nd frecuancy. About this devices suffers from input lag and screen ghosting.

[@1fraan]

can someone tell me if you can play cars 2 the videogame? It was released for psp in 2011 so im quite sure this can run it just have to double check

[@oniiPW]

it's bad that the trigger-buttons are not analog🥲It would be perfect

[@oscarloria]

Great review thanks! I think that maybe the RG505 is the best for me (I love psp games).

[@retrotechdad]

The RG505 is an excellent choice for PSP gaming! 🤗

[@lockedine]

I will never buy one of these handhelds where accidental shoulder button presses are easy. I sold my miyoo mini because of that.

[@GOSSetup]

Atari 2600 on this?

[@giauphan3435]

Wow😮.máy game ngầu vậy 😮

[@BigBadPan]

Can I buy a pre loaded sd card from you? I’m terrible at following directions, adding games was too complicated

[@KoenWo]

I ordered the basic model. which does not include an SD card. What I wonder is, are there games on the device without an SD card? If not, you can't go to the official website and order an SD card with games on it. Anyone have any tips on where you can buy a separate SD card with games?

[@cfvmj]

I think you have to buy a separated SD card and put games on it.

[@retrotechdad]

The standalone model does not have any games included. The ones that are sold with the micro SD card will have games included.

[@michaeltaylor4817]

i dont need it, but i want it.

[@mellstardust66]

they really need to make a handheld that focus on emulating psp. with a 5.5 inch screen.

[@user-jl3fo9cf8p]

RP3+

[@JAMES79HOWLETT]

It needs a biggest screen for PS2 games

[@bigbankgib438]

Uuuuuuuuuuu😮😅😅😅 12:25 12:25

[@lockedine]

I’m not familiar at all with any anbernic devices. Why did you keep saying that.

[@iamnotyourbuddyGUY]

The V will save us all.

[@retrotechdad]

Are you getting one Jay?

[@iamnotyourbuddyGUY]

@@retrotechdad it is in LA as of right now.

[@aspirwn]

C H O N K

[@retrotechdad]

T H I C C 😅

[@speakerbasstester1639]

Can this little thing run roblox?

[@torq21]

This screen is where its at. Anything less than this feels kinda pointless to me.

[@retrotechdad]

It's perfect for what you can do with it!

[@cho-v4n]

That bum on this thing though. Also can someone make a bigger vertical handheld without joysticks, isnt a bagillion dollars and isnt a piece if crap? Thats what I want

[@retrotechdad]

Baby got back 😁

[@droidlycodes]

It looks like it ate another device 😂

[@retrotechdad]

🤣😅 It tried to eat my finger when recording. 😋

[@droidlycodes]

ha definitely won't be buying this console if it's eating people, I had a dream last night I was in a zombie apocalypse maybe my dream was about this chonker @@retrotechdad

[@allen0088]

Its the papa, the rg353v is the wife, the rg35xx is the 13 yo son and the rg nano is the new born baby

[@droidlycodes]

@@allen0088 LMFAO THAT SUMS IT UP!!!!

[@kumbackquatsta]

the anbernic portachode

[@retrotechdad]

🤣😅

[@WMARUoriginal]

Great review! I don't think this is for me though, because I prefer horizontal handhelds.

[@はるさめ-j5s]

Some issues　=　price

[@S1eepy1]

Thank you so much for your review!! This is definitely my next to buy handheld!! ❤👍 Could you show gammas os on it, please? And compare performance of gammaos with stock fw/rp3+ Thank you!