NEW TrimUI Smart ‘Black Edition’ - Retro Handheld Review & CFW!!

The TrumiUI Smart has been long one of my favorite micro handhelds. With its 2.4 inch screen and exceptional build quality it is a true joy to play. With the new slightly larger mini retro handhelds in the Anbernic RG28xx and the Miyoo A30 the TrimUI Smart outshines them in quality and features.
What do you think of the TrimUI Smart? Have you had a chance to enjoy one yet?
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==Pickup/Checkout the TrimUI Smart Here==
Pickup the TrimUI Smart on GoGameGeek:
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The TrimUI Smart on Aliexpress (The following seller is trusted and least expensive at time of filming):
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=Specs=
System: LinuxProcess: Allwinner S3 ARM 1.5GhzMemory: LPDDR3 128MBDisplay: 2.4-inch IPS, 480×320 IPS LCDSpeaker: 0.5WInternal storage: built in 8GBExternal storage: Micro SD cardNetwork: WIFI, 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/nUSB: USB type-C OTG (handle/headset/storage device)Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 (speaker/headset/game console)Battery: Lithium battery, 1000mahCharging: USB Type-C 5V/1APlay time: 3.5 Hours
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[@ArthasProVEVO]

Really great detailed explanation , great work mate , always a Retro Lover

[@CellPhish]

Appreciate that thank you

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

I like that black color. I think it would help for you to zoom in just a little for these smaller systems when you are playing games so we can see a little better.

[@CellPhish]

I agree, I tried zooming and it went out of focus. If they keep making these mini’s I’ll have to figure out a different way to record

[@kylemagnus6187]

Now that the smart comes in black it's time ta pick up this trio of handhelds 😊

[@CellPhish]

I’m defiantly digging the black

[@KingKalos5th]

Great video as always buddy. Black on this lil' fella is awesome, it really reminds of an old mp3/mp4 player and performance to price is Great! I just don't know how do you even play on those screens, isn't the fatigue greater compared to bigger? I found that even with 35xx H I feel strain on 1-2h sessions...or mby I am getting old😅

[@CellPhish]

Thank you. The strain can get you if you are on for a long time. With the micro handhelds I tend to play quick level games while waiting to pickup the kids, or am in line for something g. I don’t do monster sessions on them unless I’m testing. But they fit anywhere so no matter what you can always have one on you.

[@WillC1020]

Thanks for sharing. I do like the new black option, but one of the drawbacks for me is that it does not have the L2/R2 button. The lowest price I found on Ali-ex goes for about $34, which isn’t too bad. However, I was able to snag a Miyoo A30 for around $28 total. I do like that the Smart does include Bluetooth.

[@CellPhish]

Totally tracks. I actually started getting ready to make another A30 video last night. I snagged a second A30 to do CFW testing more efficiently on a similar deal

[@leelee7334]

I had the original one, I still like the A66 over the original smart. This is the most underrated portable for sure but it wasn't great for PS1. I'm not sure what the difference between this one and the original.

[@CellPhish]

Initially it really want great for ps1 which is kinda expected with its size. Now after some customer firmware there is even a ps1 player built in that plays at 2x speed if you’re in a hurry. A little time makes a big difference when you get some devs behind it

[@teddy11312]

Does retroachievements work on the trimui smart?

[@deathbyslime6725]

hi buddy, I see you got a lot of handhelds, which horizontal one would you recommend for playing gb/gbc/gba ?

[@CellPhish]

Solid question. Depends a lot on how big of a screen you want. The RG35xxH is great for the pocket but for roughly the same price you can get a TrimUI Smart Pro. The 1:1 screens are great for gb/GBC etc RGB30 or the impressive Anbernic Cube. The square handhelds are great for Pico-8 too.

[@EnchikSama]

Pls make a video for the tomatoOS installation guide,please......

[@CellPhish]

It’s coming. My capture card crashed and burned. I’m working through a way to do it differently as it’s the third time in a year. I’ll get it up asap

[@ajcics]

480x320 resolution? So the screen must be different than the prior iterations. They were 320x240. Can anyone confirm?

[@CellPhish]

Good catch it’s actually 320x240 thank you. I went off some materials I received which I don’t typically do. It’s also listed as 240x320 but you are correct

[@ajcics]

@@CellPhish thanks for the reply 👍. I love mine but the resolution has always been the one turn off for me. Blurry Gameboy is a no go

[@CornyPuddle]

I got mine the other day. The black looks real nice. I have to update the firmware though. After I play one game and try to load another one the system just crashes

[@CellPhish]

I was bouncing around firmwares for the last 2 weeks trying to figure out what worked the best for me. The stock firmware after an update honestly works pretty good I think I’m addicted to CFW 😂