GKD Mini - Unboxing & First Impressions - I love it!

[@retromackhandheldgamescons7097]

Looks mint thanks sonic mate top vid as usual SONIC FOR PRESIDENT

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

not a problem buddy

[@Phantoon]

I'd love to see more. Where to get the English firmware from, how to flash it. I think I'll be getting this next, it looks great.

[@RetroZoltan]

Great review! I want one of those suckers!!!

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

Ya man it’s awesome

[@8BitPasta]

The gkdmini isn't getting enough love from the community. I think it's one of the best out there.

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

I really love it it’s now my go to for travel

[@beansoup1088]

Nice video. Cheers for sharing

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

not a problem man

[@Jerry-ir8nd]

AAA video 👍 Glad to see this handheld was a hit with you. If I didn't have an RG351v right now this would be one for me to consider. Love the big screen love the shoulder buttons and that it's body has rounded edges. The color I kinda like too. Good job man!

[@tappersreviews4677]

I was considering the GKD Mini but also went with 351V. The 351V is much better supported with multiple custom OS's and can run stuff the GDK cannot. But I still think the GDK Mini is very attractive, and the smaller form factor makes it more pocketable.

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

thank you, ya I really like it but the rg351V is also a top handheld

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

both are great but the GKD is definitely one to have on the go

[@MightyistheRCGamer]

You don't need to say in real life because you are doing it in real life you need to say it looks stunning in person

[@kepalakardus2278]

I have GKD350H and i really love it, got it 2nd best condition only $30, this handheld is really underrated...

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

sadly I think it just released to late in the market sadly, but it’s definitely a very nice handheld

[@kepalakardus2278]

@@SonicLoveEmulation Yup Sonic, but better than nothing right, i think if gkd always making good portable handheld, people will recognise it, hope they will success in the future, maybe making some best handheld can using/support firmware like emuElec, batocera, arkos, and not use opendingux anymore, than the firmware can be customize with people in the community...

[@ericcoombs]

So cool, i plan on playing DMW 1

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

cool

[@friednoodle6582]

My hands still remember the pain. Still GKD mini is still a good retro handheld. I gave mine to my nephew because the stress on the hand is really terrible.

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

might be different for some as I have not had any, but definitely something to consider if you are prone to get hand cramps

[@friednoodle6582]

Yeah i really love the form factor, my RG280V is now a proud dust collector. I can't even play my old GBC and GB cause of hand cramps. Maybe I'm getting old haha.

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

Lol like myself buddy…sadly age and time are going by to quickly ha ha

[@100toeface]

There is an amazing trick I discovered to make any portable gaming console ergonomic. I buy foam 'line' stickers and I layer them on top of each other to create whatever ergonomic shape I need, (they come with sticky side or you can use double sided gorilla tape). It made even the ps vita comfortable for me!

[@friednoodle6582]

@@100toeface thanks! I'll try this myself. I really love the small units we get this days, altho it would defeat the purpose of the form factor if i can play in long hours comfortably then I'll go for it. Thanks again my fellow handheld console lover!

[@jasonshiers5771]

Tidy little device, it's always a nice surprise when you get a little gem like this. Good video SL.

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

definitely buddy and just can’t wait to get the metal shell one now

[@AbdrHakim]

I love the design of the box

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

me too

[@crazy-xpsgaming254]

Liked the colour and performance!

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

personally I love it

[@JoeyBag-O-Doughnuts]

Good Video! I upgraded to this from the RG280V. All I wanted was full PS1 / CPS3 emulation and older in a pocketable, Gameboy style for on the go. I thought the RG280V could do it from all the videos and testimony I saw online. It couldn't; this can. I got the black metal one, so eventually I'd like to "mod" it to look reminiscent of the Sega Nomad. & the AlwaysBeFun channel is coming out with a new OS that'll also be in English!

[@MrCumstein]

A couple weeks ago AlwaysBeFun (MyRetroGameCase) made me a modified 350H and threw that new os on there (iUX), and I can report that it’s pretty darn good. In terms of features/options/settings it’s a definite upgrade from the original os.

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

definitely sounds cool to mod it, I still love the RG280V..but the GKD mini is my new go to for on the travel

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

that’s awesome

[@JoeyBag-O-Doughnuts]

@@MrCumstein yeah that's the one; awesome. Good to hear

[@samariter8837]

You can make a comparison video with the rg280v gkd mini and the ldk mini

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

yes definitely will do that

[@pathoftheuknown9709]

The graphics look good on this little handheld not bad at all 🤔🤔

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

I love it

[@gothioso]

Looks good for something so small

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

I love it, it’s awesome to take on the go

[@TheRealAlpha2]

I really want to like this but I just kinda wish the resolution were a tiny bit higher, It might be a nitpick but some of the reduced res is noticeable on a few games and especially in video playback. Maybe that's how they get so much to play so well but not pushing for something like a 480p screen. I just know the second I consider buying this they're going to make an upgraded version.

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

I was not thinking of it really but then when it arrived it shocked me just how awesome it is to be honest great if you want it for on the go

[@kepalakardus2278]

Hey Sonic, i just want to ask, why some arcade game like turbo outrun can't play on fba in gkd350h, really want to play it but always force close... I really need your advice how to make it works, and ninja baseball batman really slow in it

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

You need to use different emulators if you google GKD350H Mame or FBA emulators then you can just add them to apps and then you will be able to play turbo outrun and you should be able to play ninja baseball ⚾️ with the mame for all app if it’s there and if not again google it for the GKD350H hope this helps

[@kepalakardus2278]

@@SonicLoveEmulation Thank you so much Sonic

[@tappersreviews4677]

Looks quite nice. Can you please tell me more about the dpad. Is this one easy to press like PS Vita, or is it stiff like the 280V?

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

I would say it’s more like the 280v buddy

[@tappersreviews4677]

@@SonicLoveEmulation Thank you.

[@100toeface]

Where do we get the English version of FBA and how do we install it? It sounds like its very important.

[@Cherokie89]

I think I'm misunderstanding how you got things to work in english. I want this but other reviews I saw are saying there is no english firmware.

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

I used the emulators from the GKD350H if you search for them and then add them they read in English

[@Paritan164]

I prefer my Anbernic 280V over this device, but it looks nifty. I'll probably get it eventually.

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

I love the 280v but I do swap between the 2

[@nicolasmas7746]

Have you tested the IUX Operating System?

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

yes I prefer stock to be honest with you

[@nicolasmas7746]

@@SonicLoveEmulation ok thx

[@beansoup1088]

Please do in depth! 💪 Thanks

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

will do

[@jobearesto9746]

Thanks for the video. Can you do a quick video on how you change the Chinese to English and where to get the apk

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

yes I will be doing that one buddy

[@jobearesto9746]

@@SonicLoveEmulation nice. I really wanna pick this one up. Thanks for the video. It's appciated

[@mikenaisbitt]

How many roms does it come pre-loaded with pal?

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

I got the 64gb model but the card was empty, but it had around 2000 games on the 32gb card with the os

[@paullee35]

Managed to grab a black metal version of one of these. Love the form factor and screen but really struggling with the language especially in the emulator menus. Anyone get any links to English OPKs (and possibly a guide)? I think I'm getting addicted to these devices but still looking for that perfect combination of size, power and ease of use

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

Ya I ordered the black on too, I love it man and ya I can do a video when I have time to add games in English and change some of the emulators to English too

[@zockeromi1970]

if i hadn't a lot of similar devices yet i would consider it

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

I get that Zocker

[@ferifernandez965]

I was about to purchase anberniv rg280v due to its portability...but now, I hesitate if gkd mini is a better option. What do you think?

[@MrCumstein]

I can’t really think of any reason not to choose the GKD.

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

oh definitely get the GKD mini, but if you do like the smaller form factor then get the RG280V…but personally I would get the GKD

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

me to

[@bankbank]

how's the battery life compared to other devices?

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

I got around 4.5 hours full brightness playing gba

[@bankbank]

@@SonicLoveEmulation how's that compare with rk3326 and the older anbernic devices?

[@damikki]

Sonic you really shouldn't kick the shite out of young Chinese girls. Poor Chun Li lol

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

my bad lol

[@DJDanceClassic]

you forgot to show the best, sonic. it has a vertical mode with FBA !

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

ya I noticed that after the video sadly but I will be doing a few more videos on the GKD mini

[@victorsanchezsantos4603]

Good excelent. Muy buena consola.. gracias.. heinader es lo mejor.. killer instinct 1 y 2 arcade.. será que servirá..?

[@victorsanchezsantos4603]

Reproduce música mp3?

[@fonzitheman]

Its a decent little system for its price. Personally though Im not a fan of the open dingux OS. I have the original RG350 which ofcourse uses it so I am familiar with it, just not a fan of it. PS1 emulation is the max for these, I also tried the N64 alpha emu on the RG350,totally not worth using at all. Just a proof of concept. I think its as far as its gonna go. Theres only so much you can squeeze out of a system no matter how much its optimized so for N64 its a no go. Anymore RGB10 Max vids in the works btw?

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

very true buddy, it was worth a try lol and definitely a few more buddy

[@sin-x4887]

Looks like an anbernic 280v honestly

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

it’s very similar to be honest but I love it

[@tappersreviews4677]

Significantly bigger screen though.

[@HendraWijaya1983]

Please shoot video from above.so i can see all.thx before.

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

see what I can do

[@wizzel22]

A blatant copy of the RG-300...

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

I would say so yes

[@jihlnabaat6329]

Hi Sonic love!

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

hey Jihl how are you?

[@jihlnabaat6329]

@@SonicLoveEmulation ok thank you, you gonna show off more of that beautiful arcade one day, I want to put videos up of mine but don't know yet.

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

Yes once it is complete I will do another video buddy