Miyoo Mini Plus Starter Guide

The Miyoo Mini Plus is still one of my favorite small retro handhelds, it's a perfect storm in terms of pocketability, controls, software, and budget price. In this video we'll go over everything you need to know about getting one up and running.
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:01 orientation / pricing
02:43 inside the box
04:15 stock OS experience
06:32 back up your BIOS & ROMs
08:55 install OnionOS
18:37 basic OnionOS functions
20:37 advanced OnionOS options
26:01 install MinUI
28:45 MinUI user experience
30:21 accessories and mods
33:28 summary and conclusion
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[@eurosoe]

I never get tired of the classic RGC tutorial/setup videos. I have no intention of getting this device, but I will love this video.

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I have one of these and absolutely love it. So glad I finally picked a handheld and ran with it.

[@mattb6522]

Awesome guide! I always have to give much credit for Russ' comprehensive guides to get your retro handheld up and running painlessly! Keep up the excellent content!

[@Zero]

Nice job gain, your video and written guides are extremely helpful for newer members of this community just getting their toes into the water of retro handheld emulation.

[@Swoozy96]

Mine just arrived yesterday and I’m very new to retro handhelds so this is perfect timing!

[@TheEmuLads]

Your videos on this device and the device itself are the reason I finally got into the world of emulation handhelds and I love it. Out of all the devices I have went through at this point this thing is still my favorite. So thank you for what you do Russ thanks for teaching me and the rest of us. -Isaac

[@RetroGameCorps]

Glad I could help!

[@maynx2743]

Nice. -Mike

[@maynx2743]

I like this comment. -Mike

[@JustAFatGuyInTX]

Absolutely love this handheld. Probably covers my needs for emulation as most of what I play was from the 90's and 80's while a tablet I have is for higher end systems like the Dreamcast and above.

[@artemioandrade7682]

I've got myself a Miyoo Mini Plus recently, and this is the guide I was dreaming of finding here on KZbin. Excellent job detailing the transition to Onion OS and showing more advanced features that will be helpful in the future. Thanks 🙂

[@u1ti]

Perfect timing, my miyoo mini plus literally just arrived this morning.

[@BriceMeister91]

Very informative video as always. Thank you so much! I've had my Miyoo Mini Plus sitting on my desk with a new SD card for weeks. I was a little intimidated to set up the new SD card with just the written guide. Thanks to this new video I'm sitting here perfectly content with my Miyoo Mini Plus running Onion OS! Feels so good to check that off my to-do list. Couldn't have done it without this video!

[@Omar_Little]

nice. mine's already set up but i will watch and learn anyway. the MM+ really is great. such good build quality, and capability in a great size. the lack of fan is great. and most of all the community. Onion OS devs are literally angels. It is amazing software and the best gaming OS I have ever used on anything.

[@rhparvez]

Same here. I used the Done Set and the collection was massive

[@jackhye7785]

Same hehe :)

[@jeffmazziotta]

same here!! haha too much appreciation for Rus and his awesome work! even if mine is good, i wanted to watch and who knows, maybe learn something new! it is also great to have for helping me quickly set up some for friends!!

[@lurkerphoenix]

This Man is Not Wrong.

[@TonyMontana-xj3zv]

I had Anbernic RG35XX and i sold it after 5 days of getting mad... Now i got the miyoo mini plus on sale but i need to wait for shipping. I wasn't happy with the d-pad and back buttons on RG35XX, it felt so cheap and crap, everybody told me before: dont get Anbernic get the miyoo mini plus, i didn't listen to them 😂 but Yeah i sold it for the same price so no worry

[@bigscheesy4982]

omg i literally got my plus yesterday and followed ur old guide on the retro games corps website, the timing is so crazy, cant wait to watch russ ❤️❤️

[@annaskates1380]

I’ve had mine for almost a year, still gonna watch this

[@jj515789]

It's like you read my mind, just got a new Miyoo Mini Plus today. This was a perfect video for me to use!

[@ReligionsAreAllBad]

I appreciate this soo much. I bought it when you shared the discount. I needed this. You rock my dude!

[@Godmil]

I've had one of these for months, but really glad I watched the video I learned a ton of stuff.

[@Junier-Hussein]

Great video Russ 🙂 Love my Miyoo Mini V2 & the Plus model has grown on me, mainly due to the Koriki firmware. I can't believe it's not spoken about/covered enough. It's the most underrated/overlooked firmware in existence. On my Mini I use Onion OS & on the plus I use Koriki OS. Every single system/platform is already configured perfectly & I mean to perfection! Very rarely do I need to fiddle with the settings. Bezels applied to relevant systems & CRT effects/shaders too! Pick any system Russ & it's already customised to perfection. The themes are absolutely amazing! The performance is unreal! The way games look & play is unmatched! It's an game changer! I cannot stress that enough! Every system/platform is 10/10! Very easy to download (make sure you install the 2 small updates after installing Koriki 1.4) 🙂 Onion OS & Koriki OS are unmatched both bring something different to the table, both enhance experience, gameplay & performance. I have been trying to get people to try it but no one seems to know about it, they just remember the first iteration which was decent but since then it's come a long way, improved massively/tremendously. Stay blessed ♥️

[@Junier-Hussein]

Also in the settings in the Koriki firmware you'd find something called "Koriki screen settings" - this calibrates the screen to Koriki's own display settings which enhance/fix how games look with the said overlays I mentioned above, there's also an option for "stock screen settings" if you prefer the stock settings or if you decide to disable the CRT overlays.

[@Julio-591]

Your comment intrigued me so I tried it I have to say it's exceeded my expectations. I'm impressed it's plug and play so more time playing games less times messing with settings 🔥 Gameboy Color NeogeoPocket GameGear games wow so good 🤯 SNES and PS1 and other 4:3 systems is like having a pocketable CRT. No GPU I don't know how they added shaders to the overlays with no performance impact that's impressive. Thanks amigo!

[@Junier-Hussein]

@@Julio-591 Glad you like it 🙂 It's so much fun. I can play these same games on other handhelds but the experience is very enjoyable on the Miyoo with Koriki. I've playing the 2 MegaMan (Rockman) ports on Wonderswan/color. One is called - Rockman & Forte which is black & white, it looks incredible & the other one is for the Wonderswan Color it's called - RockMan EXE. The power bar pixel perfect. Another random tip - if you ever want to try another emulator on a specific game, when hovering over a game press the Select button & it will give you an option to choose a specific emulator for that specific game.

[@Julio-591]

@@Junier-Hussein I will try those games muchas gracias!

[@motesaurio]

On behalf of the Koriki development team, Team Rparadise, and myself, we greatly appreciate your words. Users like you compensate us for all the work and sacrifice we put into our system, even though there are people who clearly ignore us time and time again.

[@R1SKbreaker]

I'd recommend a 128 gb card since it's not much more than a 32 gb card and then you can fit the entire Tiny Best Set Go ROM set.

[@gingfreecss3467]

What is tiny best set go rom set?? Is it a collection of roms u can dl from somewhere?

[@R1SKbreaker]

@@gingfreecss3467 yeah. Just Google it and it should pop up.

[@anonymous-cy2ms]

@@gingfreecss3467 Yeah, just google it.

[@jeffp.6349]

Does it have its own bios files

[@R1SKbreaker]

@@jeffp.6349 yeah pretty sure it does

[@REVOLVERE]

Noice. Perfect timing! The MM+ that I just ordered should be arriving today. Thank you good sir ❤

[@ClareHehe]

thank you for making this video. i'll definitely use this as a guide when i'm setting up mine. i'm so excited to get it.

[@noahjdavis7396]

Just got mine for Christmas and I'm loving it! Your videos are the best!

[@ninjason57]

I ended up regifting my MM+ to my little cousin and he loves it. It's a great pocket handheld!

[@kingbeastboy832]

Bought this on sale yesterday. Can't wait to play with it when it gets here. Will be using these videos and guides as they are awesome and helped me many times in the past with my retroid pockets and others. Thank you!

[@kostyy5029]

Same here brotha I'm stoked

[@ClownCar666]

Me too, i'm ready for some Epic Gaming

[@Rickraff87]

Perfect timing! I just got a notification saying my Mini Plus was being delivered today.

[@jocsea]

I just bought mine 2 days ago :) will come back to this video when it arrives thanks!

[@Mindartcreativity]

This is the definitive guide for the Miyoo Mini Plus. Honestly, there should be a QR code INCLUDED in the box that links to your video. Back in May when I bought my Miyoo Mini Plus I set up my unit according to your first guide and it helped me a lot. Since then I always recommend your guide, channel and website whenever someone on Reddit asks for help.

[@nakujade202]

Perfect timing! I just bought a few of these for some buddies who I'm def going to link here! Thanks Russ!

[@GotOsteoporosis]

Thank you for making a guide that is super simple to follow and just showing off all the true potential of this device. I have no issues at all and now going to binge Pokémon emerald and Metroid fusion

[@dudubenabou]

Yeah man. Amazing guide as always. Keep up the good work and keep them coming 🙏

[@DanielTheAwesome]

Just bought one last week, my first retro console. Still waiting for it to arrive, but I'll be jumping back into this guide once I've played around with it.

[@cannikinn]

Always looking forward to "yeah man, I wanna do it." Did not disappoint!

[@spacefarerx]

Getting my Miyoo Mini+ very soon. So this is very helpful. Thanks!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you, it took a few hours but I was able to do everything you went over in this video to my new miyoo mini plus

[@TimBrown-cu4gj]

Thank you! I just got my MM+, and this was very helpful on getting Onion OS installed. I used the desktop tools and it was so easy! Much appreciated, Russ.

[@zozzinator]

Just purchased mine on sale yesterday, can't wait!

[@TheBrokenMountainBiker]

Great timing! Literally ordered one of these this afternoon and then right after you drop this video!!

[@Dairy_Beef]

What a dream! Mine comes tomorrow!! Also love Spoon!! They put on great shows

[@TheNerdVoice]

If it wasn't for your previous tutorials, I wouldn't have mine as perfect as I do today. Thank you so much for everything you do!

[@PeteCee]

I second this. I bought mine because of this man and have it set up exactly how I like it (also because of this man)

[@micahlewis4452]

I bought one from that sale you posted, so excited to set it all up following this video. Thanks!

[@RetroGameCorps]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@sillycored]

this was an incredible video!!! super in depth without feeling like it was dragging and suuuuper helpful!! will definitely come back to this when i finally get mine!

[@stevebarnard8580]

My Miyoo arrives today...this video is a godsend.

[@khmatrix]

Thank you for making this video! I have nephews and nieces and I was under consideration of buying a Miyoo Mini Plus for them so they can experience the games I used to play when I was their age! 😃

[@EnbyFish]

I love this little thing. My first retro handheld that I bought and it’s been my pokemon machine

[@angrygnome4304]

Thanks for this I bought one and it should arrive today because of the promo you posted last weekend.

[@PeteCee]

Amazing tutorial as always sir. This little device is incredible. It covers all the systems that I personally want (and love) to play. The scraper feature in Onion OS is the cherry on top!!

[@CucumberTonic]

Awesome just what I needed in 2024 a miyoo mini plus starter guide 👀

[@darthblade2016]

Have been doing some research on this and your videos have been super helpful, thank u! Purchasing the unit now and will come back to this video once i receive it.

[@phillydreams25]

Dude, this video is amazing. Thank you so much. You are really good at this, man. Keep grinding

[@42crazyguy]

My MM+ arrives tomorrow! Perfect timing.

[@HyperHawg]

What a perfect day to receive my Miyoo Mini Plus from Amazon!

[@Shelboooooo]

Rus, this is wild! I ordered an MM+ from the sale and your affiliate link this weekend. I live in Canada and ordered with expedited shipping, hoping it would make it here before my 9 1/2 month pregnant went into labor so she could play tetris. It arrived as you posted this video!!! So thank you, Rus, for helping get one at a fair price and posting this video. You are a real one.

[@hugotipple]

Mine arrived today, and guess what? I bought it for my 8 months pregnant wife too. It arrived in time for mother's day which is this Sunday. I'm setting everything up before gifting it to her. Cheers!

[@rockycaroozo]

I got mine a while ago at your recommendation and already set it up, but I had to watch!

[@LegoShaq]

All my retro handhelds are original, just ordered this in so excited

[@ed_artorias]

Literally ordered mine yesterday night that I found it for $49.98 free shipping and "choice" and you post this today, lucky me! Thank you for this great video. I'm so expectant The only thing is Koriki 1.4 BoM seems way more appealing to me than Onion

[@adiram_sv]

just got my miyoo mini in the mail finally and sprinted over to finally watch this video

[@DaintyWyverness]

Thank you so much for the thorough explanation! This video helped me so much.

[@hereticsshallbecleansed7245]

God I wish I didn't lose mine! I can't believe I lost it and all my games I absolutely LOVED the fact that I can just press a button and pick up right where I left off instantly. This put it above my retroid pocket and other systems like the minui pro!

[@etharp1980]

Mine coming in today so cant wait to see how this will help me out.

[@dolphinheatfan]

Thank you as always Russ for your amazing guides!

[@DeimosPC]

Really need to get one of these little things. They're great for lunch breaks, etc.

[@DeadBodyCascade]

Thank you for your video. I just got into it today and your video was so helpful.

[@jennifernovis916]

This was super helpful! I'm all set up! Thanks, Russ!

[@Lightwell90]

How did you know mine just arrived?! I was just searching the old guide and I just found the new one?! Thanks for your time!

[@jonjon9270]

I missed your $50 promo on this 😭 I still got one and absolutely love it. Also love all the videos that you make!!!!

[@EmulationOtaku]

New Russ vid!!! Thanks for more coverage on the miyoo mini plus!

[@zackyp]

Thank you for this guide man, really helped me get going :)

[@SG-2369]

Bro you dont get the recognition you deserve!!!but man ever since the ps cita vids I have been in tune with your channel. Keep up the great work👌🏽💯

[@dallinclark607]

Fantastic tutorial, saved me a lot of time and headache. Thanks!

[@leakayd]

lets gooo! cant wait for more to come!

[@Man_of_Oil]

Spoon T-shirt spotted! Your taste in music is as good as your taste in handhelds 👌

[@enorma29]

This is THE guide for mm+ owners. Great job Russ. I'll be waiting for your inevitable Retroid Pocket 4 Pro setup guide.

[@SlakOffs]

You can probably get started with the Odin 2 guide since it's basically the same OS

[@TimBrown-cu4gj]

This channel is so helpful. Thank you!

[@citrays]

Your video helps me a lot! Thank you!!

[@gfddgitgud3848]

Yo. Just ordered one. This is perfect . Thanks !

[@Matt528]

Thanks for the guide!

[@johnkapcoe8861]

You are simply the best. Just got this due to your posting about the price discount. Very timely video! Sometimes I just listen to your videos while I work because it is so relaxing :) Also... Onions are NOT gross... just sayin..

[@just_ugu]

Thanks for the content Russ!

[@govatos]

Good timing 😂 Mine arrives today!

[@aelias648]

I still have the original Miyoo Mini, feels a bit small at times, but I got a custom grip for it - way more comfortable. I'm waiting for the Plus to go on Sale again, great video!

[@PhenMr]

Bought mine on black Friday with free shipping for 47 euro. I hope you get one!

[@alexanderespinoza]

I think someone posted that it’s like $50 on Amazon too

[@Kiabeta]

If you're comfortable with it, I got mine for $30 with a case off the TikTok shop

[@afterglow-podcast]

Snagged one of these today. Been using a Steam Deck for my emulation stuff but love the size of this thing.

[@wadesonecent2331]

God bless you! this was very helpful and intuitive

[@ohbaimark]

Russ thank you so much. My MM+ came without Mario games so I had to go find them on my own.

[@morterox2]

Today mi miyoo mini plus arrived, at last I can follow this video!

[@sculptorofbones]

Thanks for this- I am completely new to emulators but am looking to buy this device.... now I know all I need to know about it! :D

[@khaairunnisaa]

Wooow awesome guide! Thank you soo much. It's really helpful..

[@PhenMr]

Learned some new things again! ♥

[@RetroGameCorps]

Awesome!

[@selagia]

perfect timing, mine gets here today! my handheld addiction is getting worse

[@Dannzilla]

Damn. This video is firing on all ends! My Miyoo Mini Plus is coming at the end of the week and I was just listening to Spoon. Now I want that shirt.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Here's the shirt if you want to pick one up! www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/27347373-spoon

[@thelochnasty9812]

So crazy. I just got my MM+ yesterday from the LITNXT holiday giveaway. I'm absolutely loving it. I'll have to sit down with this video and get spun up on the ins-and-outs.

[@unQuestionable69]

How long did the shipping take from LITNXT for you? I just ordered mine a few days ago and I'm stoked

[@thelochnasty9812]

@@unQuestionable69 not longer than most Chinese based companies. I live in the States and it was here in about a week or less.

[@unQuestionable69]

@thelochnasty9812 that's amazing, thank you so much for the reply

[@flare0152]

I got my miyoo mini+ on Amazon, which was quite a headache given how scarce they were at the time. Long story short I finally got one with a 128gb card though the roms were all numbered rather than alphabetical making it annoying to navigate, and the sd card reader I got would corrupt the files on the card and force me to clean it up(good thing I backed everything up). Anyway I finally got around to installing Onion OS on it and it works like a dream! Plays everything great though I’m still uncertain about playing DS games on it would be the best experience given how tricky they can be to emulate. Still an awesome console companion to the steam deck or even your switch! Great guide Russ!

[@2highs.]

Missed out on the MM+ promo but managed to get the rg35xx+ promo you posted excited to play around with it and looking forward to your start up guide once a better os comes out

[@martin0499]

MinUI is compatible with rg35xx+ too

[@JackOusley]

Perfect timing, just got mine a few days ago, and I just love it and love Onion OS. I prefer it slightly over JelOS. Only issue I had is the non-standard emulator folder naming scheme which was a bit annoying for me, but figured it out using the wiki.

[@knightriderx2535]

Great guide man. I grabbed the device from one of your community post. The only issue I'm having is Arcade not running on onionOS but runs fine on stockOS.

[@standinstann]

Thank you for this!

[@carmel8734]

Thank you for this guide. This is exactly why I got the MM+ because it feels stable. The RG35XX+, despite having better hardware, feels incomplete without custom OS.

[@hotdawgz]

Thanks for this great guide, I've ordered a MiYoo Mini Plus and look forward to setting it up in a few weeks. Already have a Steam Deck but just wanting something I can leave around the house and dip into every now and then (i.e. bathroom). P.S Love your work on The Nerd Nest podcast too.

[@magnumelio]

THIS IS GOLD! I got my Miyoos Mini and Plus because off you... I DO NOT EVEN PLAY ahahhaha just for tinkling and to have them

[@RosstheSauceStirrer]

I just got this today in large part due to your videos on it and really pleased with it in every aspect (after putting onion on it anyway.) Just want to point out you don't have to be registered or logged into screenscraper if you're just doing a few games for those who don't like to sign up for stuff.

[@JessicaGorehamPenney]

Thank you for this great video! Just got mine. I was super surprised it came preloaded with games. I was impressed with the stock os ans experience overall but i can't wait to update with onion os.

[@crackity_j]

You always have great band shirts!