More of the same, except for the PC ports… [Anbernic RG40XX H Review]

[@MateoElFidel]

Anbernic's naming scheme goes like this: RG - Meaning Retro Gaming 2 digits referring to screen size 1-2 digits referring to the chip they're using. Letter referring to form factor or material of the shell. Letter referring to Android/Linux builds So, RG353PS 35 means 3.5 inch screen 3 is their 3rd chip they've used for their RGs P refers to plastic shell S refers to linux only version The RG40XXH 40 refers to 4.0 screen compared to the 3.5 inch screen in the 35XX XX they just chose originally because they were not planning on using the 35XX's original chip on anything else, but then they decided to re-use the naming of the XX for this latest line of H700 chips. It's also why the RG28XX has the same performance as the other XX models

[@YOUR_NARRATOR975]

It's actually kinda crazy you can just hear what one of their consoles are called and know if it's shit or not

[@doccdisrepecc7307]

I really don't know how he couldn't wrap his brain around that 😂

[@MateoElFidel]

@@doccdisrepecc7307 I mean, Anbernic's naming scheme isn't the most intuitive, and I can understand someone thinking bigger number better. I think it would've been better if the first number was the processor label followed by the screen size.

[@TheGentleCreepers]

​@@MateoElFidelI also agree to that. It's kinda misleading whether it's intentional or not by Anbernic. As myself who knows nothing about the naming schemes by Anbernic and only knew these devices as retro game emulating machines, Bob has some good points.

thank you for the explanation bro

[@LA554_]

You got that wrong. This is not an evolution device. It's the same XX Family. The number just refers to the screen. 35XX - 3.5' 28XX - 2,8' 40XX - 4,0'. So this isn't the "next step" for anbernic. It's just another option from the XX family with a bigger screen.

[@insu_red]

This is true. At the same time, I understand being confused as it is most certainly a very clunky, confusing way to name devices unless you specifically study what each letter and number means.

[@P_Arra]

RG Cube means it's square 😂

[@GutInst1nct]

Was about to say the same... Guess the "upgraded version" would be the XXX?

[@Dracossaint]

You mean the thing that he literally says within about 2 minutes of making that statement...

[@OWesBispo]

i was gonna say exactly that

[@ultraviolet2497]

The number in the model name is a reference to the screen size. 40 = 4.0 inches. This has been a rule for all their units so far. Not defending them, just stating the facts. Give it 3 weeks and you'll see another form factor anyway lol

[@powerhound]

I was expecting him to yell Ya Hungry! during that ad read.

[@rnelson1415]

I was very disappointed

[@virtualspace4882]

Expecting it? I was waiting for it. YEARNING FOR IT! I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT!!! 😂

[@TheInfiniteNine]

Def a missed opportunity 😕

[@AustinW500]

Same​@@rnelson1415

[@BinauralBae]

Lawl I made the comment the next one was going to be ASMR. Amused he did it XD

[@SergeantKelvin]

Not gonna lie, I'm gonna have nightmares of your ASMR factor commercial...

[@chubakka1980]

I may never eat again 😂

[@ProfKisuto]

@@chubakka1980 XDXDXD

[@carlosmiret35]

ok... I have some words for this video: The new model is what we wanted from the 35xx H: more screen, 'real' L1-2/R1-2 buttons, better buttons distribution, better ergonomie and better grip and handled with hands. And a little plus: the joysticks are more out of the case, wich is better. Is it the same? Yes, inside it, but is a huge difference for the players. Can it be better? Yes. But it's ok because you get a better console for the same price.

[@Brunoxid0]

It's the screen dude, how can you not get it? 35xx it's 3.5inches, 40xx is 4. C'mon!

[@dagttv]

The pearl clutching about the included games is laughable, considering what the devices are used for. We can all pretend like we added our own from our physical collections and move on ;)

[@gregmasciola3332]

He mentions that. It's easier to turn a blind eye when getting roms of games that aren't even available for purchase anymore. But for the ports, those games are available for purchase. I personally don't really care how anyone else goes about getting games though.

[@JgHaverty]

man, that rg*35* xx has a ... 3.5 inch screen... and that rg40xx has a ... 4.0 inch screen. Pretty reasonable naming convention really lol. Gonna.. let you guys take a stab what size screen an RG556 has lol.

[@timothygray7144]

lol, this is my first time looking at any of these devices and I was like, wait didn't he say it had a 4 inch screen? I wonder if the 35 has a 3.5 inch screen and then took like 10 seconds to check. How did he miss that if he's been covering these things for years?

[@JgHaverty]

@@timothygray7144 This video is just not a winner lol. Im not a hater, I enjoy his content for the most part; but this video is what it is... kinda crap lol. The whisper ad thing was ... way not the sauce, the frequent off topic rants ... like yeah lets not rip off celeste guys haha; yeah these machines come with pirated roms.. they ALL do; calling the name to "rg40" "misleaading" and "false advertisement" is such a wildly off base take... They all cant be winners, but this video was evidently rushed, lazily written, and kind of just hate mongering instead of an actual review.

[@TirantWhite]

A DOUBLE QUARTER POUNDER SCREEN!!!

[@JgHaverty]

@@TirantWhite royale with cheese

[@Artista_Frustrado]

Anbernic, i'm pretty sure your company is not gonna go bankrupt if you spend more than a day without releasing a "new" rehash of the same product

[@kpgaming13]

Stay away from microwaved food guys

[@WitchDoctor87]

Warning for the hdmi out. Dont change change the hdmi option because you will lose sound on the device. So the hdmi is useless, unless you want to lose all sound.

[@PizzaHawks]

So HDMI audio doesn't work at all? Does it work with Bluetooth headphones while HDMI to TV?

[@WitchDoctor87]

@PizzaHawks this issue was patched up, so you no longer lose sound.

[@franarteaga6355]

One thing worth mentioning about the sticks is that (on the 35xxh that i own and pretty sure is the same on the 40xxh) work as a dpad, only in 8 directions which sucks and is the first thing anbernic should fix when they work on a device with sticks

[@TubeandJar]

The number, you know, the one in the name of the product. It refers to the size of the screen. The RG28xx has a 2.8in screen, RG35xx is 3.5in, and yep the RG40xx is 4.0in.

[@remakeyourself]

That was one of the best ad breaks I've ever seen. Video was fine too I guess.

[@TREEKO978]

I just got my RG35XXH, a moment before I came aware of the RGG40XXH, which is a bit disappointing, but I still like it. Gotta get it the CFW, arrange my library, and then give my RG35XX to my lil brother, so he'll pay some retro games on the go.

[@o.g.awe3785]

Even though it is the same internals as the other xx line, I am interested in it for the screen size. I have a RG556, RG35xxH and a RG35XX. I gave the later to my kid as a gift. After having the 556 for some time, I really appreciate a larger screen. I'm no young buck anymore so the the bigger screen is much more comfortable to me. I personally think they should drop all the others in favor of the 40xx. Well, maybe not the SP since that is really hitting home for many but the others should be discontinued. And they need to explore the 556 more and expand upon that device. It's their best one so far and a fine-tuned version of that device is a sure hit. At least for me. Fix the joystick issues, the bluetooth and the wifi and it's golden.

[@thegreatscode]

Isn't 40xx meaning for 4 inch while 35xx meaning 3.5 inch like the 28xx means 2.8 inch.

[@randyedmonds8742]

The numbers in the product model is a reference to the screen size. RG40XX makes sense.

[@smallmistake]

A million people are gonna comment this but yeah it's called the RG40XX cause the numbers stand for the diagonal screen size. The different RG35XX devices all have a 3.5" screen, the RG28XX has a 2.8" screen, and yeah this one has a 4.0" screen.

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

Kinda weird he doesn’t know that

[@smallmistake]

@turnbasedtoddy7664 someone commented on his twitter post and he replied saying it made sense, so i guess he just doesn't read the KZbin comments, whcih yeah fair enough tbh, i think a lot of KZbinrs don't do that

[@eiadithecoder620]

7:12 well actually, the Game Room section is running the games on their own emulators, the RA section runs them on the RetroArch emulator and other 3rd Partys

[@ToyKeeper]

If I didn't have a 35XXH, I'd be pretty interested in the 40XXH. It's the same thing, but a bit nicer. However, the controls are still too stiff for my taste, so instead of a new handheld, I just got a clip to hold my 35XXH onto my favorite comfy controller.

[@1fareast14]

Fair, but at that point an old phone would be nicer

[@RemoGtz]

These are DEFINITELY the only ads I enjoy, guy's has chops ✨ that smirk doe 😹👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@Dracossaint]

I kept expecting a jump scare during the ad....

[@TheInfiniteNine]

YA HUNGRY!!!!????!?!?!!

[@Sethfilms]

Bob throwing us for a loop this week

[@XeroShifter]

We just need a spreadsheet from you at this point. You've reviewed so many of these things. It just needs to have an overall rating, price, what it can emulate, and any notes (like bad sticks, poor emulation for one of its consoles, etc).

[@derekgonsoulin116]

I updated my SP 2 weeks ago. It did not include TMNT, Celeste, or Shovel Knight... it did include Stardew Valley and GTA3.

[@Bobistheone1]

A lot of complaining about it being similar compared to previous versions when it's a huge difference for tons of people. Screen is slightly different, it's design being horizontal for different hands, and a lot of people prefer analog sticks as an option. I specifically was looking for a device exactly like this as I hate using the Dpad on N64 games.

[@kelesar]

That doggo eating better than Bob

[@eyeball226]

This is part of the XX series, just with a 4.0" screen instead of a 3.5" screen.

[@ChristianCastle]

This is a cool update. Finally I'll be able to play Blasphemous on these handhelds.

[@matthewdeepblue]

Basically the only thing I want to do anymore is play Sega Genesis and pokémon ROM hacks. I just sold my switch. Because I didn't play it.

[@SergioSergio12345]

If you wanna play Sega Genesis the RG Arc may be good for you

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

Just get a retroid pocket 4 Pro. It can actually play Saturn games, unlike the Arc

[@matthewdeepblue]

@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 but I don't play that.

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

@@matthewdeepblue well you should. Lots of Japanese only games getting translated. Saturn ports of arcade fighters are so much better than their PS 1 versions. You can also run a growing list of Genesis games with 16:9 support though emulators the Arc isn't powerful enough to run

[@SergioSergio12345]

@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 I agree with the sentiment, however I fail to see the point of emulating the Saturn ports of arcade games when you can just emulate arcade games themselves, and those emulate better.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

I'm pretty sure the number in the name is to reflect the screen size, at last that's how I understood it. The RGB30 I got off Amazon had Shredder's Revenge and Celeste on it too way back, but they stopped working after a firmware update (it also had the Pico 8 engine which you technically have to pay for, that continued to work, but I already had a legit license for it.)

[@PizzaHawks]

Bought it today (Black Friday) for $57.00. It's my first retro gaming handheld and I plan to use it hdmi out with a Bluetooth controller. Hopefully that functionality works okay!

[@johnsducks9816]

Yeah def not false advertising anbernic uses the screen size at the front of the product number on all their devices the xx part let's you know it's the same chip

[@NoLvlCap]

I think they did the 35 because the old screens were 3 1/2 inches and the 40 is because now it’s a 4 inch screen. I may be wrong though.

[@Stromatolites151]

Nope, that asmr was like nails on a chalkboard 😅

[@usernamefromhell]

40 denotes the 4 inch screen. It has been that way since the first Anbernic devices. XX denotes the generation. The only confusing thing is how you didn't understand that.

[@infinity8x3]

I already own the ports they included, in some cases more than one copy. I don't feel bad at all about having them included.

[@ShawnRaz87]

Really bro you've reviewed all their handhelds and dont get that the number before the xx is the screen size.. Like why are you expecting them to have updated additional things with it and it not be the same as the others they are all the same guts in different form factors and screen size

[@X862go]

Bob 35xxh is 3.5 in screen, and the 40xxh is 4 in .

[@3up3rn0va]

I legit thought you were going to scream in your factor ad lmao thanks trauma. Great videos as always!

[@Breakbeats92.5]

I didn't really need one of these but I bought it anyway as the screen on the RG35XX-H was a little too small to play some PC ports. I got the Sonic Blue model and didn't know what to do with it for a few months. I went with KNULLI firmware and the GUI was so nice that I decided to make it a dedicated Sega emulation device. Couldn't be happier.

[@MrMegaManFan]

The SP is the only one I've bought or ever plan to buy.

[@yutsuneko]

Well all recent Anbernic devices are basically the same but the SP is probably the only one with an interesting form factor and buttons. I just feel like there's something off with the other ones. Like putting thumbsticks on these kind of devices seems useless since it won't run games really well after SNES.

[@jasondonnelly150]

The first two number are screen size, the last two are SOC power, the letter is form factor, aka 351V: 3.5” 3326 vertical, 353V: 3.5” 3566 vertical, 405v: 4” T618 vertical, 556h: 5.5” T820, horizontal (ok I added the h, lol)

[@Kimberly-bj9ns]

9:23 - Just putting this here for future use.

[@NintendoCollecting]

Can't wait for these to perfectly play GameCube games

[@_Tanker]

Ordered a new 2024 model RG35XX, they sent me one with a label that didnt have the "+" and has a 2100mah battery instead of the 2600mah battery advertised.

[@brettwarner2543]

So basically they saw the TSP growing in popularity with new amazing cfw and said we need to cash in on this.

[@ChristianCastle]

Yeah! That's exactly why competition is good.

[@The_Krab]

I would love a 35XX H without the thumb sticks more like the GBA OG

[@Srhyle]

2 minutes into the video and you can already deduce that the numbers 28, 35, and 40 refers to the screen size.

[@-L1K-]

Factor ad without the yelling just ain't the same man

[@JuanGomezYT]

Is not that hard Bob, the numbers mean the screen size

[@robert.sec2]

Everyone is um-askhully-ing you about the naming conventions of anbernic, but I think your point stands; putting the screen size first is confusing, especially when the XX series as a whole broke with anbernic naming conventions and maintained XX across a new chip. Where I will push back a bit is on the antagonism-- not just here, but in a lot of reviews-- about the number of models anbernic is releasing. I think there's a *lot* of value in releasing a large number of different form factors for the same chipset. This means that, if you're someone who gets all of them or has to review all of them, the releases feel boring and pointless, with no significant upgrades over a set span of time-- but it also means that custom firmware can mature for a large number of devices, and it means that people can focus on selecting what specific form factor they like best without worrying about what the console can play. It would be a bit more consumer-friendly if they announced all the form factors they were planning for the XX and 6 lines, so that everyone would know ahead of time if they should hold off on something that would please them more, but overall it leads to consumer choice without flooding the market with a variety of chipsets each with their own quirks and nuances in compatibility. It's less like apple releasing a new iphone every month, and more like the different sizes of the new iphone releasing at different times.

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

It’s called the 40xx because it has a 4inch screen. Just like the 35xx is called that because it has a 3.5in screen or the 28xx has a 2.8in screen. It was never meant to be a new lineup. I think you are just misunderstanding how they name their systems. Also how did you not know this was the same innards as the 35xxsp? Don’t you do research before you make your videos?

[@fryke]

Anbernic has a long, long history of using the first two digits as the screen size (40 is 4 in screen, 35 is 3.5 in screen), whereas the last part defines the generation, so all XX devices would be of the same gen to them. (351 was a faster gen than 350, for example.) It only became a tiny bit weird, because they put a better chip into the 35xx plus. But "XX" in general is just their low-end tier of devices.

[@kcvfr400]

The tooling costs for all these shells must be costing a fortune. Still love my serveral Anberics though

[@Ortez02]

I am all for piracy but not from indie devs.

[@shimster13]

The larger screen and stacked trigger buttons, if they're comfortable, might be enough for me to buy it to replace my 35xxh

[@PrototypeOnyx]

Adding to the long list of comments saying that "40" refers to the 4.0 inch screen size and not any sort of different class of handheld. It's a really intuitive naming convention.

[@SuperDerek]

So is the 35XX a 3.5 inch screen? Maybe the 40XX indicates the 4 inch screen size? 🤷 Still, not what I would have expected.

[@knucklehead5322]

I really don’t understand how you thought it was going to be more powerful than the other XX devices, like most people, I thought it seemed pretty clear the only difference is the screen size The number has always meant the screen size, why would it change out of nowhere? No false advertising here dude, they were just following up with their naming convention they’ve had going forever now I love your stuff and your channel as a whole, but I think this take justifies criticism, cause it seems like you missed the mark almost completely

[@asian2go96]

It’s called the 40xx because the screen is 4.0 inches

[@YOUR_NARRATOR975]

The funny thing is that this is just normal advertising with the number. The first two numbers are only the screen size (so the 40xx is 4.0 inches and the 35xx is 3.5 inches)

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

Yeah he did like no research before making this video

[@jose-iy9lk]

The names are based on the screen size 4 inches, 3.5 inches 2.8 inches 😊

[@SteveC-x6t]

They missed the mark. This should've been a plastic version of the 405M

[@davedavenport8673]

Absolutely agree. I wanted a Linux only plastic version of 405M. Would have been a good device.

[@Str8EdgeJesse]

3:55 I was prepping my ears and surprised

[@johnclark926]

Including pirated versions of recent games with Linux ports is wildly terrible. These games are still being sold and distributed and for most developers porting to Linux is going the extra mile, Anbernic is not only legally playing with fire but are ethically bankrupt for exploiting developers for being considerate.

[@krioish]

🤓

[@gregvanholsbeck]

This guy makes my blood pressure rise when he talks

[@Supramedical68]

Maybe if I wait a few more weeks, they'll give me an Android device in the same form factor, since Anbernic never released a RG405P.

[@gregmasciola3332]

That's what I'm kind of hoping for. Maybe we'll end up getting a 406h, since they just came out with the 406v.

[@MankyGit]

I got the 35XX, and I like it, but I’m so tired of these companies releasing a new handheld every few weeks that have only incremental upgrades. I’ll put my money down again when it becomes worth it

[@ElisBuenas82]

The RG40XX H is way better than the RG35XX H because of the L2 and R2 buttons, so you can play games such as Ace Combat 3 much better with this correct button layout

[@himbourbanist]

I'm really curious how we're going to look back on these systems in 15 years. It's not like Nintendo where each generation has maybe 2 or 3 models at MOST. With Anbernic they release like 20 consoles a YEAR. It's going to be so weird digging one of these up somewhere and having no idea what it is even

[@solomonkane408]

405m is still the goat imo . Great review man.

[@jat9926]

I’ve never heard anything so cursed as Bob attempting ASMR. Jesus Christmas man…

[@HixxyDubz]

I dont know how you can sit there and claim some superiority and say that we shouldnt get the games on the sd card when you rip them off the internet anyway, its kinda hypocritical. I personally like that they come with the games on there because it saves me hours of finding sites that have them, since alot of these sites are getting shut down.

[@Wobble2007]

He's talking from the perspective of these handhelds being available and surviving as a market, bringing a legal issue into the mix, jeopardizes their existence, he also mentioned ripping his own ROMS, as a pose to dl'ing them, something that makes more sense to someone that just want's the games they like, play & enjoy, rather than an endless wall of text giving you choice paralysis.

[@gerardomunoz9303]

I know this is coming off as evil, but isn't it a good thing that it can play modern games.

[@LeSimpLetv]

35xx = 3.5 inch 28xx = 2.8 inch 40xx = ???

[@ZeroKirbyPlays]

You had me so prepared for the usual YAHUNGRY during that ad, the anticipation was killing me

[@jayl9482]

Dude, the whispering in the add nearly made me turn off the video ngl

[@AamitMorthos]

Bob. I'm gonna level with you here. 2:40 please don't do that ever again. 🤣😩 I actually had to skip it and I usually watch your ad reads because I love how fucking fun they are.

[@timothygray7144]

I actually laughed a lot during this one, but I used to watch ASMR videos a decent amount so maybe I'm just used to it...

[@onkelhiphop]

I’m good I got the rg350m whit Adam image it it is metal it plays PlayStation 1 games perfectly and is nice in the pocket I might buy another one someday if it can run PlayStation 2 games but for that i just use odin pro thanks for another great video keep them coming🤘😎

[@thereverendsam413]

40 - 4 inch screen. 30 - 3 inch screen. 35 - 3.5 inch screen. It's literally the only thing that would justify a higher number!

[@TheUndertones559]

Add another to the list of KZbinrs pretending to care that these handhelds come pre-loaded with games.

[@Louis-su7sm]

I understand people saying that including ports of indie games is a bit sketchy, but saying that the handheld shouldn't come with any games at all is just wild lmao

[@barretthebullyvii8734]

the 40...just means 4.0 inch screen bra.... they maked so many because so many retro gamers prefere the systems they grew up with...so they make the same device for diffrent types of games. its actually smart. imagine if the Switch was in the form of what u wanted vs what it is.

[@GreenEggSam]

He didn't blow my ears out by yelling YAHUNGRY50 for 20% off my order, so now I don't know what discount code to use

[@brettallenthomas]

Just got my RG40XX H, and I can confirm that it did NOT come with the In question Ports... good for Anbernic..

[@Robert-x3q1b]

Your Factor ASMR has finally sold me on it.

[@imanafshari6128]

I preferred the YA HUNGRY 50 And was paranoid he'd just shout it out during the asmr

[@Robert-x3q1b]

@@imanafshari6128 at that point, you just have to get TWO subscriptions to Factor...

[@georged7627]

This is not on I want a proper YA HUNGRY 🙏🏼

[@vcabrerajr0001]

I prefer the ads when there is screaming

[@neojeets]

I did get a tiny bit sleepy during the ASMR ad. Very relaxing.

[@raphaelmartinpalogan2807]

Can you psp multiplayer or gba pokemon trading between 2 devices?

[@brettallenthomas]

Anbernic has a new Build of the RG40XX H firmware on their website with a few updates... but only the 16GB version (no games version).. the header for the 64gb version (which would include games .. and Ports) does not have a link.. so it looks like they took it down because of the feedback.. My RG40XX H should be delivered tomorrow (showing at my local post office today), so I will know for sure if it shipped without the Ports they included on the Review units soon..

[@CanOnlyBeJuan]

I love your ads just as much as I love your videos 😂

[@Sadtiric]

Did you mention the RG35XX 2024 edition? Which is just the Plus, but in the shell of the OG 35XX with a smaller battery (and no Wi-Fi, I believe) for about the same price? :P I have half of these and I like a lot about them, but man... there are TOO MANY Anbernics! 💚 Also, Tech Dweeb has a whole set of names for these that aren't cursed. 🤣The RG35XX H is the "Zazzbizzle," The SP is the "Flipzizzle," and the 28XX is the "Zazzbitty," for example!

[@barryisanerd]

Lol we all have blind spots. Yours are the first two digits on Anbernic RG devices. I bet there’s a ton of comments explaining it.

[@phychmasher]

So I've owned an RG35XX, an RG35XX H, and I'm probably going to have to buy that SP. I dunno man, they just keep getting me.

[@ben-tendo]

35 is a 3.5 inch screen... 40 is 4 inch screen... its the same series, just a bigger screen. Sadly I got my partner the RG35XX-H recently and the battery is shocking and depletes even when the software has 'shut down' allegedly. Tried multiple OS' on it (Stock, MuOS, Knulli) and no different battery wise. Perhaps a dud unit, but I know sadly Anbernic's batteries have been having issues for a few months now on releases compared to when the RG556 was released for example.

[@Video_Fiend]

Watching this quite literally one minute after ordering the rg35xxh in which my only gripe was it not having stacked shoulder buttons. This hurt to see.

[@SansINess53]

Here are my recommendations : RG Cube for pico-8 and also android based. And also SNES and NES, 3DS/DS RG ARC for sega genesis Any device from anbernic with a 4.8 screen or 5 inch screen will be good GBA RG35XX H (MuOs), RG40XX H for ports, like play low demanding games on the device.