Is the FunKey S worth $75?

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Retro Game Corps

Retro Game Corps

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@FunKeyProject
@FunKeyProject 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Russ, thanks for diving this deep into our product! We are so sorry for the speaker😟, yours definitely has an issue because it isn't supposed to crackle even at full volume. Thanks especially for taking the time to show the ecosystem around the FunKey S (documentation, wiki, github, discord), and even going as far as trying out the homebrews/emulators made by the community, and showing how to use the instant action, transfer games, change buttons... 🙏! Appart from the speaker issue that is really unfortunate we understand what you liked less. Our product aims to compete with the really tiny handhelds like the pocketsprite or GameGear micros and be sturdy and pocketable enough to be worn on an actual Keychain. To achieve this size we've had to make some sacrifices, like the audio jack, micro usb instead of USB-C, controls as wide as possible thanks to this clamshell shape but still less big than a standard size console. These are still very good points we hear loud and clear and we already have plans to release wider versions for the future. Hopefully soon ☺️.
@RetroGameCorps
@RetroGameCorps 3 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the feedback! I purposefully avoided other reviews when making my video, so I didn't realize that the speaker wasn't supposed to sound like that :) You've done an admirable job with this little device! It's completely understandable that concessions had to be made in order to make a device this small.
@samnite3
@samnite3 3 жыл бұрын
I would pay a lot of money if you made something in the same form factor but larger to the point where it is actually usable as a handheld. The V90 needs some competition and your company could easily make a larger version of the FUNKEY S (FUNKEY L? L for large) and profit. Maybe even do the anbernic thing and release metal variants for more money. This GBA SP form factor is a huge untapped market among the Chinese handhelds.
@wishuwerehere
@wishuwerehere 3 жыл бұрын
Just hopping in here to say the build quality, interface and open-ness are very attractive and I have spoken to multiple folks in the community who would be interested to see a larger model without those concessions, myself included. Keep up the great work
@mgtowlite7414
@mgtowlite7414 3 жыл бұрын
I too would pay for a larger version of this clamshell cutie.
@ke692
@ke692 3 жыл бұрын
hey guys are there ever any sales? on your device? where is the best place to get one? Im on limited funds due to the pandemic
@ximplex1
@ximplex1 3 жыл бұрын
I personally don't have an interest in a tiny device like this, the RG280V is small enough, but the level of quality in terms of presentation, ease of use, open source, and documentation that FunKey brings to the table are qualities sorely lacking in the retro handheld space. If FunKey ever has plans to do a more normal sized handheld in the future, I'd be more than happy to support such a device.
@Bruhza5870
@Bruhza5870 3 жыл бұрын
Buy a gameboy advance sp lmao
@jensinamart5153
@jensinamart5153 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a backer and I agree a lot with what you're saying. It's really cute and fun but I wouldn't recommend sitting down and playing it for multiple hours in a row. I personally like to use mine in short 5-10 minutes bursts when I'm at work and need a quick distraction.
@derpcon4212
@derpcon4212 3 жыл бұрын
If these kinda devices had a proper sleep mode without exiting out of games so you can pop back into a game instantly, they'd be fantastic. Unfortunately the lack of that feature kills the usefulness in my experience with the pocket go anyways :/
@the_real_mrd
@the_real_mrd 3 жыл бұрын
@@derpcon4212 the funkey has that
@WickedGamerCollector
@WickedGamerCollector 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the extended video incl. teardown. Interesting handheld if you ask me 🤔
@jarifazmain5170
@jarifazmain5170 3 жыл бұрын
Hello
@wordsmith451
@wordsmith451 3 жыл бұрын
Package from 𝙲̶𝚑̶𝚒̶𝚗̶𝚊̶ France!
@wdcegtjdh
@wdcegtjdh 3 жыл бұрын
For me, it's not. It's a false good idea ( une fausse bonne idée )
@wdcegtjdh
@wdcegtjdh 3 жыл бұрын
@@wordsmith451 it's a french console ?
@wordsmith451
@wordsmith451 3 жыл бұрын
@@wdcegtjdh that’s what it listed on google but I’m too lazy to look deeper. Either way, like everything else it’s actually probably manufactured in Shenzhen, even if designed elsewhere.
@xxNerv
@xxNerv 3 жыл бұрын
Literally want a regular sized one but with this mobo and the biggest battery they can fit it would be perfect
@cooliecoolster9594
@cooliecoolster9594 3 жыл бұрын
After hearing Mario's voice in the recording of the Super Mario 64 OPK, I'm almost certain that the audio issue is a defect with the speaker. In the case of my device, the speaker only crackles in rare instances at 90% or 100% volume in games with tracks that have high frequencies.
@RetroGameCorps
@RetroGameCorps 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks yeah I think it is defective. I hadn't watched any other review videos before making mine, so I didn't realize that others were having nice audio. I guess that's the price I pay for wanting to do my reviews without any outside influence!
@Fukkatsu
@Fukkatsu 3 жыл бұрын
I can't justify the price. It's a cool showpiece and conversation starter just wish they could have gotten the price a bit lower. Also not being able to play with game sounds without getting an ear bleed from that speaker sucks. Would love to see this company make a more traditionally sized handheld in the future. With all the documentation they provided and it being open source I think FunKey and the community could make something special.
@JohnLafitte
@JohnLafitte 3 жыл бұрын
I agree it's more of a novelty, doesn't look very useful for enjoying games.
@adventureFAN
@adventureFAN 3 жыл бұрын
The speaker of his device is broken. My device didn't have this crackling.
@JohnLafitte
@JohnLafitte 3 жыл бұрын
@@adventureFAN I was just going by the size... pretty sure my fingers are a lot bigger too. lol
@Beyondesp
@Beyondesp 3 жыл бұрын
Looking at the cpu spec and thinking this tiny device runs at 1.2 ghz and my first big pc was a 486 33 mhz... Wow.. technology is crazy...
@PurpleKnightmare
@PurpleKnightmare 3 жыл бұрын
I think the buttons are great! Try rotating your thumb instead of moving it. I can even play PS1 games on it pretty well. I love mine, great for waiting in lines. I can keep it in my pocket, and I used it while I was waiting for Comcast to run Fiber in our office. My Sony Vita and RG351MP are my primary emulation devices.
@evilemu2599
@evilemu2599 3 жыл бұрын
I’m mainly getting this to play all the old Pokemon games so i think I can live with the smaller form-factor, I’m just really hoping that the audio isn’t defective like your one.
@sertiana2512
@sertiana2512 3 жыл бұрын
v90 is much recommended in my opinion, it's larger but foldable too.
@chrisbradley6957
@chrisbradley6957 3 жыл бұрын
No it not
@chrisbradley6957
@chrisbradley6957 3 жыл бұрын
It's not
@sonderheppo
@sonderheppo 3 жыл бұрын
I think your speaker is simply broken. My FunkeyS has no crackling at all. There is like a highpitch sound, while charging and some distortion at most with some games. But that crackling sounds broken.
@MicJeRon
@MicJeRon 3 жыл бұрын
I also think that something is wrong with his speaker. My sound doesn't have that crackling.
@LarsZondervan
@LarsZondervan 3 жыл бұрын
Mine also does not have this distinct crackling sound.. Just the high pitched noise...
@cooliecoolster9594
@cooliecoolster9594 3 жыл бұрын
@@LarsZondervan Have you updated to the latest firmware version? V2.0.1 removes the high pitched noise.
@LarsZondervan
@LarsZondervan 3 жыл бұрын
@@cooliecoolster9594 yes I did. It removes the high pitched sound in the menu for me (unless your scrolling) and did not remove the sound in-game...
@neilbank81
@neilbank81 3 жыл бұрын
Ditto my funkey speaker does not sound like tbis
@jnerdsblog
@jnerdsblog 3 жыл бұрын
I am not gonna lie, having Atomic Purple as a color option was a HUUUUUUGE selling point for me.
@AlexDenton0451
@AlexDenton0451 3 жыл бұрын
If they made a normal sized GBA SP I’d buy it in a heartbeat! The SP is my favorite handheld ever, it’s perfect for me.
@rosemarycrafting1202
@rosemarycrafting1202 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love one that's like a little smaller. Somewhere between original SP and the Funkey
@theimortal1974
@theimortal1974 2 жыл бұрын
i like how this is almost like a cross between a gba sp and gba micro
@PickledĎick-f1k
@PickledĎick-f1k Жыл бұрын
There is one, made by kiddypow 👌
@Streetsupra88
@Streetsupra88 Жыл бұрын
Powkiddy V90
@AlexDenton0451
@AlexDenton0451 Жыл бұрын
@@Streetsupra88 Miyoo just revealed a parent so uh. Might as well wait
@jonathans6265
@jonathans6265 Жыл бұрын
The funkey S has L2 and R2 buttons: you have to press FN key then L1 for L2 function and R1 for R2 fuction, yes weird combo but it does have it, ive confirmed it on mine :) also you can choose to power it down with the top middle button as well as turn it on, so far these are only things ive found, but will update if i find more
@BurgerBoy228
@BurgerBoy228 Жыл бұрын
Bro I need this so bad, I collect small gaming consoles and this will look so good.
@thekitkeat
@thekitkeat 3 жыл бұрын
Nice and honest review. Very informative! Keep up the good work
@RetroGameCorps
@RetroGameCorps 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@WHOAITSTHEINTERNET
@WHOAITSTHEINTERNET 3 жыл бұрын
I got mine purely for the novelty. Have a RG351P also coming in as my main emulation handheld though
@ungratefulmango
@ungratefulmango 3 жыл бұрын
I love this little device. I have a bunch of different emulation devices, but this one is the most fun to show to my friends. It always gets a reaction. And its design is just prefect
@MikeDewisBaritone
@MikeDewisBaritone 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best reviewers. Another great video!
@RetroGameCorps
@RetroGameCorps 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@2shucks826
@2shucks826 3 жыл бұрын
these types of reviews are great because it's more honest and talks about more of the bad parts as well as good parts, unlike IGN which probably gets paid by the game to rate them. that's why there's so much 9/10 because they don't want people to be suspicious
@mobigameon
@mobigameon 3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping for you will do review on this device!
@mobigameon
@mobigameon 3 жыл бұрын
Happy days!
@JDRos
@JDRos 3 жыл бұрын
I just ordered it. I don't care if it's too small or has shitty speakers. It's the cutest console ever. 😂
@gabelebabe8644
@gabelebabe8644 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen other videos of the audio not being an issue for some people. I think the one he got was defective. Too bad about the button gameplay though. Still might get one though for the nostalgia and portability. I feel like my friends would love to see it.
@boslyrichman8252
@boslyrichman8252 3 жыл бұрын
hope to have this great stuff as soon as possible .... once again, the best reviews of retro game corps ...
@lazyman1011
@lazyman1011 3 жыл бұрын
I like mine. Exactly fit my usecase with really nice sw. Sound issue is fixed 99%.
@jzbreezio
@jzbreezio 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a novelty, conversation piece. I can already feel my hands cramping up during long gameplay. Great review as always.
@gabrielmorenomartinez3137
@gabrielmorenomartinez3137 Жыл бұрын
Yeah but that’s kind of the whole point it’s supposed to be an extremely small device that is actually good and can actually play games
@MicJeRon
@MicJeRon 3 жыл бұрын
I like this little console. It's certainly not meant for serious gaming, but it's well made and has good performance, so I like to play for a few minutes in between. It's also great that the FunKey shuts down and saves by simply folding it up. Thus very discreet to use in critical situations ;) Such a function would be desirable for the Powkiddy V90.
@ungratefulmango
@ungratefulmango 3 жыл бұрын
That is really a useful function. If I had this thing when I was in school, I would've been so happy. Bored during a pointless class? Just pull this baby out and grind a little bit of Pokémon.
@ajatmaja
@ajatmaja 2 жыл бұрын
My Funkey S just landed today, and i really love it
@STR82DVD
@STR82DVD 3 жыл бұрын
My Original purple just arrived and I can definitely verify, this thing is bloody tiny. Fun as heck but omg tiny. Thanks for the content lad.
@mcasias33
@mcasias33 3 жыл бұрын
Bought the retro gray Funkey s today. I'm working on my bucket list of games to beat, and this will help.
@LOETECH
@LOETECH 3 жыл бұрын
Just the size makes this awesome. Lol...great video as always
@SaneGhoul
@SaneGhoul 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like your speaker might be messed up. Mine and others I see online don't have crackle on any games I've seen. Maybe when you changed the buttons out something went wrong?
@jarifazmain5170
@jarifazmain5170 3 жыл бұрын
Impossible
@adventureFAN
@adventureFAN 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah can confirm that. My device didn't have sound issues.
@STR82DVD
@STR82DVD 3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for this one thanks huge.
@angelac.e.589
@angelac.e.589 3 жыл бұрын
I want to get one for my stress relief bag. I think it's perfect for someone who struggles in public and needs something to distract from all the lights and sounds while on a packed train ride home. You can literally take it anywhere even if you don't have pockets. Pro tip: it fits in an apple air pod sized case so if you do take it around on a keychain put it in one to be safe.
@RetroGameCorps
@RetroGameCorps 3 жыл бұрын
Good tip on the AirPods case!
@ungratefulmango
@ungratefulmango 3 жыл бұрын
I've put mine in an Airpods case. It technically fits, but you have to put it in sort of diagonally. Great device though.
@WildPortraitArtist
@WildPortraitArtist 3 жыл бұрын
This is why I'm getting one too, great lightweight stress reliever that fits into literally any sized bag.
@mrpadrefan6195
@mrpadrefan6195 3 жыл бұрын
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@R04D3X
@R04D3X Жыл бұрын
I'd definitely be interested in a follow up to this device. give it a proper 4:3 screen even if it's still 240p, a teeny bit more performance and a headphone jack then you have me sold
@marvinflores8796
@marvinflores8796 3 жыл бұрын
Yey, Russ's intro music is gonna be stuck in my head again! So excited for mine, should be arriving next week. I got the Retrogaming Gray one! :)
@ungratefulmango
@ungratefulmango 3 жыл бұрын
I went for the purple (Gamecube style) one and I kinda wish I chose the grey.
@marvinflores8796
@marvinflores8796 3 жыл бұрын
@@ungratefulmango The gray one with the SNES style layout button is gonna be awesome! Also, I already bought a leather (apple airpods) casing for mine. Anyway, a lot of people in this channel seem to be put off by this device but for me, this thing is incredible! :)
@ungratefulmango
@ungratefulmango 3 жыл бұрын
@@marvinflores8796 Yeah a lot of negative opinions here, which isn't surprising. If you just want ergonomics, this device obviously isn't for you. I also got a little case designed for Airpods and it works pretty well. Very protective
@marvinflores8796
@marvinflores8796 3 жыл бұрын
@@ungratefulmango Yeah. Also, the speaker in Russ' unit might be defective don't you think? It's the first time I've heard those cracklings and I've watched every video of this device on KZbin since early this year.
@ungratefulmango
@ungratefulmango 3 жыл бұрын
@@marvinflores8796 Yeah my unit has no issues at all with audio. Initially, there was a high pitched sound, but it got fixed in an update.
@jaycee6689
@jaycee6689 2 жыл бұрын
SUCH a good review!! Thanks!!!!!!!
@SonicLoveEmulation
@SonicLoveEmulation 3 жыл бұрын
Still waiting for mine 😂 great video buddy
@RetroGameCorps
@RetroGameCorps 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully yours comes soon!
@hansolo2643
@hansolo2643 3 жыл бұрын
I get the novelty, but I am not gaming on a sub 2inch screen personally but I get some people like that.
@BishanMash
@BishanMash 3 жыл бұрын
Russ you've been heaven sent for retro handheld gamers all over the world!
@AverageDrafter
@AverageDrafter 3 жыл бұрын
I think there might actually be something wrong with that speaker. Most of the reviews I've seen the sound was weak but legible with no major crackling and you could clearly hear it over person talking. None of them sounded anything close like that, and I'm pretty sure a few of them showed the volume range. Micro devices like this and the Game Gear Micro are interesting. They are a novelty, but you also expect a level of functionality as well. They kind of feel like collectable Jordans - and they need to be well made and function as shoes, but you never intend on actually wearing them.
@ungratefulmango
@ungratefulmango 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah your sentiment is true to an extent. I usually play on something else, but every now and then, I pull this thing out. It's just perfect for GBC emulation and it is *so* *damn* *compact*
@dub2536
@dub2536 3 жыл бұрын
They really dropped the ball when placing only one speaker mono in this device and to then hear that it sounds like it has a blown woofer, and then no stereo headphone jack, bummer. SMH! Otherwise, it looks excellent for its size. I am grateful you mentioned how the buttons are too close to play games well, hence I'm skipping this item for now. Great video!
@EvEnMoR
@EvEnMoR 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen a few other reviews and they def didn't have that audio issue... Looks like you've maybe got a faulty speaker unfortunately.
@AA-hi6os
@AA-hi6os 3 жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT REVIEW. Thank you.
@dustinrolstad752
@dustinrolstad752 2 жыл бұрын
My go-to emulation device is a hacked PSP Go.
@bertrandmajorik6589
@bertrandmajorik6589 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. This device was well thought out, I see this with the manual and all. Yes, the company should make one that is big hands friendly, bigger screen, Bluetooth headphones, heck, iId buy one instead of some other console I have seen.
@marcricos
@marcricos 3 жыл бұрын
I think you may have some problem with your speaker, because in some other videos it sounds pretty decent, definitely not broken as yours do!
@RetroGameCorps
@RetroGameCorps 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think mine's defective. I wasn't sure at the time because I purposefully didn't watch any other reviews, and then I noticed it afterwards!
@Gaveno112
@Gaveno112 2 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to playing RPGs on this when I get mine. Tony Hawk, Aladdin - I wouldn't expect something really action oriented to be very playable on this size
@ThexthSurvivor
@ThexthSurvivor 3 жыл бұрын
Does the S stand for small? If so, does that mean this portable will be available in different sizes like FunKey M, FunKey L, and FunKey XL? I'd love to have one with at least a 3 inch screen and a resolution of at least 320x240. The FunKey S looks awesome, but it's too small for my hands.
@warrenjenkins9246
@warrenjenkins9246 3 жыл бұрын
I have just got mine landed after a very long time and quit happy with it
@thematt5325
@thematt5325 3 жыл бұрын
I’d be interested in a larger version of this handheld.
@pitruscitrus_104
@pitruscitrus_104 2 жыл бұрын
this man ruthless to his kids lmao 17:08
@Bleats_Sinodai
@Bleats_Sinodai 3 жыл бұрын
Change the speaker for one of those used in Cybershot type cameras! They're tiny and sound pretty good for their size!
@Chef_Alpo
@Chef_Alpo 3 жыл бұрын
Yall need this as much as you need a box of donuts.
@3z2x1c6a
@3z2x1c6a 2 ай бұрын
Hi Russ as of October 2024 now, which is your favorite micro handheld which can be used as a keychain. I wonder these handheld as a slot to attach a keychain though. thanks. and as always awsome work
@DavideStiff
@DavideStiff 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine if they would have had use a USB and bordless screen with bigger resolution? Crazy
@Not-Great-at-Gaming
@Not-Great-at-Gaming 3 жыл бұрын
8:30 Why is Papa Smurf so angry?
@elleCX01
@elleCX01 3 жыл бұрын
A bit of a tangent, but IMO assuming they can get past any legal and technical hurdles, the next desirable step for these retro handheld systems is to develop their own unified online market like Steam, PSN, Nintendo Eshop, Play Store, App store etc. specifically for retrogame systems (I know some of them can run Android and access the Play Store but not all of them and the games wouldn't be made from the ground up for these retrogame systems) wherein developers can release their games for free or for a fee. I'm speaking purely from a consumer's perspective so feel free to educate me if this idea is implausible at the moment.
@PurpleKnightmare
@PurpleKnightmare 3 жыл бұрын
You can never have too much purple!
@alanscott2517
@alanscott2517 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very honest review. Lots of gushing reviews of this out there, with people breezing over the godawful sound and waving off how quickly your hands get crampy playing it with 'you aren't meant to play it for a long time'. This thing would be a gimmie at the toy price of $30-40, but $75 is getting into some real money. The tiny form factor is a novelty, but not one that really pays for itself because something like the PowKiddy or the Anbernic fit into a pocket just as easily and will actually be more fun to play in the line at the grocery store or while waiting for the dentist. The only thing I'll give this guy is that the autosleep when closing the clamshell is neat af, but really these days lots of devices offer a sleep function.
@RetroGameCorps
@RetroGameCorps 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, Allen. I agree the sleep/clamshell mechanism is brilliant. I’d love to see this company make a normal-sized device :)
@LipnoxVR
@LipnoxVR 2 жыл бұрын
I hope I get this for Christmas
@demon6xx
@demon6xx 3 жыл бұрын
Nice overview of the device. Where would I be able to get a battery replacement after the battery degrades?
@choppermaster9304
@choppermaster9304 3 жыл бұрын
Wicked shared this video... awesome handheld ;)
@Exhumatu
@Exhumatu 3 жыл бұрын
Placed it on my must-buy list. Had to check this video, just to make sure. Seven minutes into the video and BAM! "Bad speaker". No problem, I told myself, as I always play this kind of device with in-ear headphones. ...Then came the fatal blow: "no audio jack". Yep! Crossed this one out of my list. LE: can you test a micro USB to Jack?
@cooliecoolster9594
@cooliecoolster9594 3 жыл бұрын
The Micro-USB port is only configured for data transfers and charging, though as others in the comments have pointed out, his speaker likely has a defect, as my FunKey S doesn't make those crackling sounds.
@markschroeder5559
@markschroeder5559 Жыл бұрын
I would think this would be a great gift for a small child. $75 to me does not sound high for how well developed it is. $75 is like two and a half new vinyl records.
@Jeyxero
@Jeyxero 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t want to bash on it, it’s a relatively good device but for that price range I actually am more inclined towards my RG351P. Great video as always nonetheless 👍🏼
@Robocop267
@Robocop267 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my God ! How lovely )))
@Vecchio_Rhosod85
@Vecchio_Rhosod85 Жыл бұрын
No quality speakers and no 3.5mm headphone jack? Well, I'm gonna keep my money!
@scpnoobers
@scpnoobers 2 жыл бұрын
If I get one I am probably gonna play Mario 64 in class
@fryke
@fryke 3 жыл бұрын
I love mine for GB and GBC games. Wish either they'd make a larger version with the same software - or that someone could make an RG351 device work like the Funkey S does. The simplicity is simply king. Firmware update? Just mount it as a USB drive and put the firmware file on the root directory of the USB drive. After unmounting, the Funkey S installs the update. Similarly, you can simply switch through the scaling/stretching options available with a hotkey - no need to configure anything by hand.
@fryke
@fryke 3 жыл бұрын
Now at the end of your video, I have to reiterate: Yes, I truly hope they'll make a version 2 about the size of the Powkiddy V90, which I also have. If the Powkiddy V90 had the software setup of the Funkey S plus the auto-save/turnoff/restart functionality, it'd be a near perfect GB/GBC/GBA machine.
@dccelly1615
@dccelly1615 3 жыл бұрын
Gosh darn cute. Sold.
@teshx9x9x40
@teshx9x9x40 3 жыл бұрын
They need the funkey xl. I'd buy that version lol
@TAGMedia7
@TAGMedia7 3 жыл бұрын
If they ever release a Funkey S 2: ::Bezel-filling 4:3 60hz screen ::HDMI out ::Built in Bluetooth/WiFi for controller pairing, firmware updates/artwork scraping
@oliverpolden
@oliverpolden 3 жыл бұрын
I’d say USB-C (including video out) instead of HDMI, no need for a dedicated port for video, plus you could use USC-C headphones or an adapter.
@Cyko..
@Cyko.. 3 жыл бұрын
I still want this.
@raipenafiel6770
@raipenafiel6770 Жыл бұрын
Hello. Currently waiting for mine to be delivered. A question. Would I need to use GMenu2x to access Mario 64? Thanks!
@RetroR8ter
@RetroR8ter Жыл бұрын
I just got my funkey s and there are 3 problems with it, It doesn’t load gmenu2x and it can’t play gb nor gbc. Please help.
@BlinksAwakening
@BlinksAwakening 3 жыл бұрын
I've watched a few other reviews of the device and their speakers sound considerably better than yours. I believe you may have gotten a defective speaker or may have a loose wire or something.
@TheRealRickSanchez01
@TheRealRickSanchez01 2 жыл бұрын
So what retro gaming device do you recommend for some one who wants such gaming on the go?
@jaewannjoseph
@jaewannjoseph Жыл бұрын
I think the price is definitely justified. Maybe a little better quality but this is cool.
@VirajKathwadia
@VirajKathwadia 3 жыл бұрын
Ah, it's such a shame the sound is so poor and that it didn't have a headphone socket otherwise I'd have perhaps got one, thanks for the review!
@nathanstrik
@nathanstrik 3 жыл бұрын
Received my FunKey S today and didn't experience any issues with the speaker crackling. I hope the FunKey Project people eventually fixed your issues. After a few hours of playing around with it I'm impressed. Sure, its size makes it unfit for extremely twitchy action games, but playing slower paced retro games like strategy titles, puzzle titles or RPG's is a blast. I even booted up my favourite version of Tetris (Tetris DX on the GBC) and was racking up points very easily. It won't replace my RG351v anytime soon, but I'll be having this handy little thing with me everywhere I go, so I can always grab a quick 15 minutes of fun wherever I am. Oh, and I'm definitely trying to develop a simple game for this thing. I love the open-ness of it.
@rjsmith2007
@rjsmith2007 3 жыл бұрын
The shining features of this device is the overall user experience and hardware quality. This company is doing it right with software usage experience, documentation and open source OS. If they can scale their processes and experience to other devices, they will go far! Though I will say that speaker is trash. Seems like a defect maybe? Seems like a perfect pokemon player.
@RetroGameCorps
@RetroGameCorps 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think my speaker is defective.
@rjsmith2007
@rjsmith2007 3 жыл бұрын
@@RetroGameCorps Maybe that's an excuse to get another and give this one to the kids haha
@musica1ity
@musica1ity 3 жыл бұрын
In a few years this will be around 20-30$ not including if you can somehow find a deal to have this on a set of key with your car is just a nostalgic flex or even at the same price 75-80$ with better materials for the screen and speaker, and possibly more games.
@benjaminchristiansen9852
@benjaminchristiansen9852 3 жыл бұрын
I'm disappointed in no headphones as well as the audio is too quiet, but I dont get crackling issues like yours even at full volume, I wonder if your unit was defective maybe? Fair review I will say in my experience I found it comfortable enough to play and do reach for it quite a bit, even if just to play for 20 or 30mins at a time... It never got too frustrating but my expectations were never high either, I found playing the zelda, Mario, and sonic games all a lot of fun even if I died a bit more often cause of control (but you do get used to it) I would never play any fighting games or for speed running purposes or even to expect the same "nostalgic" feeling of playing these games as by original means...
@joanosorio7349
@joanosorio7349 3 жыл бұрын
I have yet too see a real gaming phone with the physical buttons, thumbsticks and touchscreen with the front facing camera and pocketable size that can turn all the way like the duo.
@cay7809
@cay7809 3 жыл бұрын
Imo looks like a mini gba sp and i love the look
@SaefroTheChief
@SaefroTheChief 2 жыл бұрын
"no man its not for you , its for me" ahhahahahha Russ u killed me bro , give your kids a chance ! :P
@luciandanila8240
@luciandanila8240 2 жыл бұрын
Can be connected to a pc (for example) to put other games into it?
@kebbed
@kebbed 2 жыл бұрын
Here's a question. I am interested in the device, but do you think this is also a good way to get access to all the games it has and can you just copy them and play on PC with an emulator?
@adsfwefwefwq
@adsfwefwefwq 3 жыл бұрын
If they do FunKeyS XXL its was great ... but yes its a nice and quality nini handheld.
@RetroGameCorps
@RetroGameCorps 3 жыл бұрын
Haha, an XXL would be pretty funny.
@rickben9293
@rickben9293 3 жыл бұрын
I prefer the Powkiddy v90 because Is small,confortable and start with a lot of emulation and games, and the price is the half of this
@fryke
@fryke 3 жыл бұрын
If only the V90 had a sleep mode. If Anbernic, with their hardware quality which features a true sleep mode, did something in the GBA SP form factor, I'd gladly pay 100$ for it.
@MrBrandonbarlow
@MrBrandonbarlow 3 жыл бұрын
Did you ever make/get dig working on any of your android hand-held?
@NovemberJoy
@NovemberJoy 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's absolutely a broken speaker. Have you played other handhelds that actually sound that bad or something? Personally, I prefer to travel light with only what I can carry in my pockets and my keychain. My pockets are already taken up, so that leaves my keychain, and this is the best device that fits on my keychain. I found a good use for it.
@RetroGameCorps
@RetroGameCorps 3 жыл бұрын
The TrimUI had similarly bad sound, but not as bad as this. I suspected it was defective but hadn't watched any other videos because I didn't want to be influenced by others. As soon as I watched a couple other videos I was like, "what the heck?!".
@NovemberJoy
@NovemberJoy 3 жыл бұрын
@@RetroGameCorps I see, that's an admirable goal. Thanks for the response!
@InDeath
@InDeath 3 жыл бұрын
I feel that this device really isn't worth that price at all, even as a collectors item. The few negatives are really big issues that I feel hindered this device. Neet idea though.
@haruhirogrimgar6047
@haruhirogrimgar6047 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, too tiny and too weak, gettint closer to ideal though. I love those clamshell designs.
@rymanjones3
@rymanjones3 2 жыл бұрын
Why does the screen have such a large bevel? Is there a reason for it?
@Koopsstuff
@Koopsstuff 6 ай бұрын
how long are your grocery lines???
@adventureFAN
@adventureFAN 3 жыл бұрын
Ouh I don't have this sound issues
@TheCoolDave
@TheCoolDave 3 жыл бұрын
I have watched a lot of videos on this... I really, really want to love this thing. Something small to bring in my bag to work, or while in the car with my wife driving, or something that. It sounds like a perfect thing but, it's just TOO dam small. If it was just a little bigger, not as big a v90 but, maybe 1/2 the size larger, 2 to 2 1/2" display and more distance between the keys, and actual usable speakers, with USB-C that we can use headphones off... it would be perfect... I do really want to love this thing but, I just can't...
@wolf11
@wolf11 3 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how many games come on it and where exactly do you get the games and how do you do it
@chedhead3278
@chedhead3278 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Russ. $75 ? No I can't see it ... no really I can't, it's around here somewhere, side of the sofa? dog bed? Who knows. Seriously though, lots of good as you highlight but when a 5 year old says it's too small ... well, enough said. Nice colour though. :)
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