What is this, a PlayStation for ants? - FunKey S

[@allenqueen]

Steam Deck finally has a competitor

[@Feninx]

Lmao nope.

[@jsalsman]

Can I get the same UX with a microphone and speakers please?

[@bradhaines3142]

dude the steamdeck is straight huge compared to the switch, which was huge compared to a gameboy. this isnt even remotely the same ballpark

[@piggletimpact]

All the replies really missed the joke lmao

[@user-sf8du]

​@@bradhaines3142you're right, this is better. It even has similar battery life!

[@luispacheco9936]

can't wait to forget it's in my pocket and run it through a rinse cycle

[@OfficialSilentPLAYS]

Put it on your key ring

[@Verander369]

@@OfficialSilentPLAYS Some people leave their keys in their pocket.

[@bestboisoupsoup]

​@@Verander369desperate much?

[@Verander369]

@@bestboisoupsoup What?

[@bestboisoupsoup]

@@Verander369 it is way less likely for someone to leave a keyring or keychain in their pocket than, say, single keys or coins. you seriously have to leverage human flaws for the sake of having an argument.

[@StiggyAzalea]

Playing fast games on this is a nightmare but theyre PERFECT for carrying around a pokemon or dragonquest game.

[@Verander369]

If someone manages to make a world record for fast games on this, it would be awesome.

[@zwenkwiel816]

They make these emulation handhelds in a whole range of sizes and form factors. Like I have a few of them and they are pretty cool. Personally I'd never go for something this tiny though.

[@Flazlorky]

ya? you can READ the text?

[@WilliInYT]

​@@Verander369it would be very awesome but some communities just don't support emulations 😔

[@prufrockrenegade]

Yeah but for that type of game you might as well just use an emulator on your phone

[@carwynvan]

I have one of these and I love it! You don't use it for long gaming sessions, it's small enough that you keep it in your pocket and if you have a quick few minutes free whilst out and about you can open it up, and continue with whatever game you're working at for those few minutes, then close it away and back into your pocket once your few minutes are up

[@Magnetic_Stoploss]

Probably works pretty well on slow games, like pokemon or rpg's

[@carwynvan]

@@Magnetic_Stoploss I actually use it for Pokémon games mainly, and it's that small with the game being slow paced you can just use it in one hand like you would a phone

[@zalyster]

Same, I love it whenever I go somewhere with a wait, you can just pull it out and play for a bit and close it when you're done

[@WiddlPeppuwu-sx3rx]

Is it that big of a improvement over playing in on a emulator on your phone?

[@carwynvan]

@@WiddlPeppuwu-sx3rx tactile buttons make it more enjoyable to me. And I like having a dedicated device for it

[@GFourGadget]

Finally a gaming handheld made just for Linus.

[@test0751]

🤣🤣🤣

[@gastontwo]

💀

[@xenobreak1160]

I thought that was Slim Shady!

[@LoTayRob64]

3:23 "...We're launching the ULTIMATE precision multi-b*tch screwdriver..."

[@EthanOvadia]

0:10 tbh I didn't notice a different between the hands

[@nickelhydra3262]

I'm happy knowing Linus will probably read this.

[@Verander369]

Me neither

[@EthanOvadia]

LoL I hope so​@@nickelhydra3262

[@LJCG777]

Holy molly I missed that

[@NeonVisual]

When I was a kid we were thankful for the incredible miniaturised technology in a tamagochi.

[@scoutkirby1764]

I hope someone makes a tamagochi emulator compatible with this now

[@blarghblargh]

I have one, and got it a couple years back. It's cute. But it's basically unusable size, unless you're a child or have childlike hands.

[@izzieb]

Why is Linus holding a pair of hands larger than his own at the beginning?

[@chromeeyesdontcry]

exactly.

[@pwd1134]

NOBODY LOOK! NOBODY LOOK! NOBODY LOOK!

[@benh1467]

@@pwd1134 That is the single best 10 seconds of anything ever filmed.

[@redouble_]

I was confused about this as well

[@Freak80MC]

It's insane how yesterday's advanced tech can be tomorrow's keychain sized handheld. Honestly I would love something like this without the screen or buttons, just a tiny box I carry on my keychain and then when I get somewhere I hook it up to an external monitor, or maybe I use it with AR glasses displays and a controller and boom, super mega portable console.

[@yoshikinanami7434]

That’s literally just the PS TV except that it’s credit card sized

[@chronossage]

That's a neat idea but I just do that with my phone and it's desktop mode. It also has the advantage of still being usable when in my pocket. That said desktop mode needs to become a standard thing in Android.

[@Sonic6293]

Check out the Minisforum EM780.

[@Sonic6293]

@@chronossage Absolutely agree, I'm going to make sure my next phone has display out for trying out AR glasses.

[@mortenmoulder]

What's even more insane is that this project is like 3-4 years old

[@zdanee]

There is also the RG Nano which is essentially the same, but with USB-C, twice the battery, metal case, external SD slot, but also not a foldable. Cost about the same, runs the same OS. I have that on my keychain.

[@diodora2381]

The market has moved so fast and there are so many mini devices now that seeing a review of this from 3 days ago and not 3 years ago is surreal

[@JakeDelanois]

The FunKey S has its charm with its small size and portability. A true testament to how far we have come with technology. However, the practicality of such a small gaming device can indeed be questioned.

[@onkelklaujo]

Finally, Harry Potter PS1 Hagrid will be available on a even tinier handheld

[@nokian800-si7wx]

I watch most of my videos in 144p to save bandwidth. LTT is the ONLY company whose ADS I will not only pay attention to, but I will turn up the video quality to HD so that I can better see the details. That new screwdriver of yours looks sexy AF. Keep up the good work guyz

[@chadxp]

I left this in my drawer for months and when I opened it up. It picked up exactly where I left off in my game still charged

[@MrPruske]

Anbernic makes something called the RG nano which is I think even smaller almost half the price when it's on sale as this one and made of aluminum. It doesn't fold though, it's a phat game boy style.

[@washuai]

Is why they specifified folding/clamshell. Nano and Thumby duke it out.

[@zwenkwiel816]

I'd just go for the 35xx plus/H or myioo mini (plus) or something though. You can actually comfortably play on those and they're still very portable. (Like I carry a 35xx in my pocket all day sometimes but I do have big pockets)

[@swe872]

@@zwenkwiel816 A 35xx or any similar emulator is a totally different market, its like saying "oh i would just buy a nintento ds", this is not meant to be a full on replacement emulator, its a novelty item which main public is people who want such a small factor

[@zwenkwiel816]

@swe872 yes and I'd still go for something bigger like 35xx or something because it's more comfortable and still fits in your pocket (well most pockets) Like what part did you not get? Having a handheld so small you won't wanna play it is kind of pointless, novelty or not...

[@anon_y_mousse]

Looks like a fun keychain toy. My first PC was clocked at only 533mhz and after several upgrades topped out at 256mb of RAM, having started with 64mb. I was able to play PS1 games on that computer at full speed, and that's without a discrete graphics card mind you. The fact that this device is open source is truly the best part.

[@RetroEmulations]

Did you know that there's actually a custom firmware available for the FunKey S that unlocks PicoArch emulators for the RetroFE launcher? The net result is that you unlock options normally barred to you on this barebones version of RetroArch: most importantly, Fast Forward, and a personal favorite is the, well, favorites. Intrigued? Good news; I made a video detailing the entire install process on my channel, and I'll be giving a more in-depth review when my FunKey S arrives. Now I know who to blame for keeping me from obtaining the Atomic Purple I've been wanting; curse you, Linus! All jokes aside, it's really cool to see you covering emulation tech.

[@nostrace]

Watching this made my neck hurt and my arms tingly. Respect to the people behind this and their mission... but god damn

[@BobbyThompsonRocks]

I've had one of these for a long time. I have 3 bags, a big one that holds my laptop & steam deck & meds, a medium one that holds my steam deck ipad & meds, and a tiny bag that holds my meds and one of these.

[@bhismanambiar]

The thing is called FunKey S? Funky A**? Props to the person that suggested the name.

[@fgregerfeaxcwfeffece]

Finally, a fully functioning gaming device too small too be practical!

[@daniel7547]

Why do you review this only now? The Funky S came out over 2 years ago (if i remember correctly)

[@andrewgoss1682]

That's what I was wondering

[@psphacker57]

maybe excuse to show off LTT precision screwdriver

[@Verander369]

Maybe they didn't have time. People have schedules.

[@writtenlike]

Screwdriver. But can't blame them.

[@kadirbeneathmomoteh854]

They probably just weren't aware of it?

[@cobble616]

Finally, a competitor to Thumby

[@beau2418]

I'm cautiously optimistic about the Precision screwdriver. I'll buy one if: - The handle can be bought by itself (bonus points if it includes 2-3 commonly used bits, since they're longer). - The handle can fit into my existing iFixit case (I think Linus said it would be a drop-in replacement on a different video). - The price is reasonable (I DEFINITELY wouldn't spend anywhere near the stubby screwdriver cost - even half of that is unlikely for me, especially considering shipping costs). - Huge bonus points if it's on Amazon like the LTT Screwdriver. A $5 premium like you did there (rather than $10 for shipping) eases the sting a bit.

[@cardboardsnail]

It's a wee bit too small for me. It's be much more usable if it was even just a half inch wider+longer. Heck, maybe they could've fit in a better speaker too if it was a little bit larger.

[@MrFlabbergasted]

I have had this thing for about a year now and unironically I love it, I've played all the way through pokemon crystal on this thing

[@alicecantsleeep]

Clicked for the funkey, stayed for the screwdriver - yoooo that set is SICK! I cannot wait to get my hands on one!

[@Gundalf113]

Wow only three years to late in the game. Next short circuit video: What is this, a carousel for hamsters? - record player

[@GTArajgaming]

it's a cute novelty item honestly, it's a little too small for me BUT there's a market for it

[@BenJaded]

Proud to participate in the A/B testing for this thumbnail and tapping on B 😌

[@tdata545]

This is INSANE to think that we can put this much power in such a tiny object. If this does video out, this could be AMAZING, hook it up to a TV, have PS1 and before able to be emulated in something that can fit in your pocket. This is why I love tech, as that one author said (or close enough), I think Robert A. Heinlein said: "Any sufficiently advance piece of tech is indistinguishable from magic." Apparently it was Arthur C Clark. OOPS.

[@Freak80MC]

This comments makes me wonder, if you took transistor sizes of today and tried to recreate old video game consoles, how small would the CPUs be? Like if I tried to make an NES recreation today with today's transistors, would the CPU be microscopic or just really, really tiny but still able to be seen?

[@tdata545]

@@Freak80MC I wonder if you'd only need 4 pins coming out of it, power in and out, data up and down.

[@user-sf8du]

​@@Freak80MCI bet this is relatively easy to calculate. Assuming you mean 1 to x scaling. Ie, deadspace in the silicon still remains. The n64 had a 81mm² CPU, it was manufactured with a 600nm process. The current process is 5nm, but nm has actually changed meaning between the 90s and now. Realistically 18nm is a closer number. Ignoring density benefits, that's .03 the size per gate. Which would be 2.3mm² for the exact same cpu Which is around the width of a grain of rice. Keep in mind, this is ignoring a ton of factors. The 600nm vs 5mn values are not the whole picture. We are defining the size of transistors/gates, but another is how close they can be to each other. Which has improved a ton. In reality, the cpu could be even smaller, someone smarter than me would have to figure it out though. Assuming a refreshed design was allowed(same connections and logic everything being the same just lay things out optimized for modern processes). I would imagine efficiency and size would get way better.

[@ccricers]

@@tdata545 I2C communication uses a similar setup (two power pins, one pin for data both ways, the other is for the clock) but it's nowhere enough bandwidth to match the PS1 bus. You can still benefit for having parallel interfaces.

[@undercoverduck]

This looks so cool and I'd be hard-pressed not to buy it if I had that kinda spare money buuuut I'm also quite sure that its primary function after a week will be collecting dust either on a shelf or under a couch.

[@jamesheigh9565]

One name has dominated the tech landscape for several years and 5 syllables "LI UHH NUS TECH TIPS"

[@lurkerrekrul]

I've noticed that a lot of emulators get the aspect ratio wrong. Especially on those officially licensed "mini" or "classic" systems. The NTSC option almost always produces a square image. I also have memories of running an NES emulator years ago and getting frustrated that I had to manually set the X and Y values to get a proper aspect ratio.

[@InsanitiesBrother]

Got mine from the the first few runs when they launched. Grey... had to be. It's not really useable. It's a shelf gimmick but I love it.

[@EikottXD]

This is going to be super popular in prisons.

[@Shorty15c4007]

IDK, I mean this is cool for if you're waiting in line or at a doctors office but who says you can't game on your phone more comfortably?

[@EhsOfBass]

Thank goodness for zooming in on KZbin lol

[@TechTalks685]

Linus can you please start making other products like car waxes and random stuff that I commonly buy. Your stuff is of the highest quality and I would honestly purchase anything you make.

[@IM0001]

Welcome to like, 1+ year ago tech. I still have one and love it. Ever since they got a FW update to make the screen run at 60hz instead of 50hz, it's been a fantastic little portable retro pocket device to have around.

[@MrPruske]

5:52 Visual anomaly to do with a grid based camera sensor meshing with the grid of pixels on a screen or patterned surface

[@Incommensurabilities]

When a grid's misaligned with another behind That's a moiré...

[@roserichardson9480]

I almost didn't notice the mini-hands, and the box just looked like a normal size box at first.

[@zekie23]

I feel like I would rather have bigger but a type-c rather than smaller but micro.

[@tdata545]

Okay that screw driver is kind of neat. I have drills and electric screw drivers for my big boy screws, but I could use a nice stow away kit like this. VERY NICE.

[@ItsFOLK1]

Funny how i get an ad of iFixit while watching Linus break it open with their own screwdriver

[@alexbuckenham1663]

The miyoo mini+ is already about as small as I'd go, I have hand cramp looking at this thing. Cool though.

[@MrBubba123bubba]

They just neeed to add a dock with a big battery and HDMI out.

[@AnnCatsanndra]

I thought I would hate this thing but it actually seems like exactly the kind of tinker toy I would want to develop for.

[@HellNo9544]

I love my Funkey S for what it is. The Miyoo Mini is my daily for emulation but I love that the Funkey just disappears in your pocket only to appear when you want/need it. Great for anything NES through GBA but I have played the entirety of Metal Gear Solid (PS1) on it for funsies....

[@danielpalmer1030]

Glad we're keeping up with the times and latest tech. How many years ago now did the Funkey S come out?

[@Vandel212]

You should try out the Anbernic RG28XX or Miyoo A30. Much more usable and very pocket-able. You won't be throwing it on a key chain, but the screen is plenty big for some casual retro emulation.

[@zwenkwiel816]

I'd say even the 35xx (plus or H) or miyoo mini plus are still pretty pocketable and the 3.5 inch screen/form factor is kind of the sweet spot imo. Personally I wouldn't really want it any smaller especially for ps1 games.

[@kylespevak6781]

If it has video out it'd be hilarious

[@nadirafurry]

He's morphing into Ellen DeGeneres, run for the hills before he starts quoting various lines word-for-word from finding nemo.

[@hhidd]

i'd love a FunKey S+ or something with a slightly bigger 3:4 screen. still keychain sized but just a little more playable, plus they could fit bigger battery. i know the point is to be as small as possible but I've seen keychains bigger than it, so they have a little wiggle room for an additional bigger model. maybe a 2 or 2.5 inch screen instead of 1.5. love the idea though!

[@zwenkwiel816]

Anbernic Rg28xx. It has a 2.8 inch screen and horizontal form factor. Miyoo makes something similar but I can't remember the model nr atm.

[@hhidd]

@@zwenkwiel816 seems cool! tho i wish it was flip top too 😔

[@Yamartim]

Considering Nintendo just showed off giant 2 person sized controllers for their museum, this is beautifully time

[@givowo]

its not the best for long sessions, but to just whip out for a little bit is amazing

[@robertlinke2666]

3:04 where the F did they get DDR2 from? unless it is old stock unsoldered from a dimm?

[@sonicjms]

I bought some DDR2 SODIMMs off Aliexpress the other day

[@wettuga2762]

Definitely not for me, it would be a strain on the eyes and hands, I'm getting old so I want things to be easier to use, NOT harder.

[@GothicMatt17]

Should check out the RG Nano which looks like a tiny Gameboy or Anbernic’s many cheap gaming handhelds or Miyoo’s. It’s cool to see Linus doing a video on this

[@madding1602]

I was going to takk about doing this with an FPGA to get better enulation performance, but after seeing both the multi-emulation capsbilities and the price, it wouldn't be feasible on that size. Overall a cute product

[@TheQuickBrickWalker]

That subtle dig on one of your other frequent sponsors with the comment about the bits included with the new screwdriver...

[@norkshit]

Between this and a handheld AI assistant, I would choose this any day.

[@sideshowg7740]

I use this as my daily emulator. I use it on my keys and it is great to use while on the bus or subway. I love it so much.

[@infin1ty850]

Looks pretty awesome just as a novelty product. I don't think my fat fingers would be the best for actually using it, but it is damn cute.

[@termiterasin]

3:56 spending the extra dollar or two for a great ball bearing is great.

[@epicpikachuxyz]

Finally more retro content

[@W00DGR0USE]

Idk about the new screwdriver boys, I think most of the target consumer base already has a half dozen iFixit kits floating around their house.

[@hyperverbal]

I wish I had that screwdriver when I was doing Laptop/Server/Printer..everything repairs ❤

[@Respectable_Username]

Feels like it'd be too cramped for adult hands, but if you have a little one in your household who you need to keep quiet while shopping or whatever, probably beats just handing them your phone!

[@djlapio93litlebro]

Finally, a platform where I can relive the days of owning a Tomodachi

[@BoyCcns]

Last weekend I was at a small outdoor festival and an 8 year old kid ended up borrowing mine all the time to play og gameboy pokemon for hours on end :)

[@ScottWallace5]

As someone who owns one, it's a pretty neat little and pocketable emulator for quick on the go sessions. But if he thinks that one is small, he should try that Pocket Sprite, got that a few years ago and now THAT'S small.

[@Shorty15c4007]

Would like an all silver plain metal version of the Precision screwdriver. Maybe a silver body with the SNES purple colored top? Or maybe a Noctua colored one.

[@yoshikinanami7434]

I love actually pocketable handhelds but maybe not THIS small. 3ds & Ps Vita seem like the perfect size for me in my opinion

[@succuvamp_anna]

I'm interested in the screw driver but... if it's like the full sized counterpart, I won't be able to justify what I can get from Harbour Freight for a fraction of the price.

[@crenshawyeo]

this is the thing i’ve wanted since i was a kid and saw those tiny single game keychain things that ran on coincell batteries. 9 year old me insta ordered this.

[@srgarathnor]

if its not too late, the anbernic rg35xx SP is a full size gba SP clone

[@SirWallReuploads]

@@srgarathnor you can't really put that one on a keychain though

[@camerica7400]

Imagine if the precision screwdriver had a pen drive. .

[@ScramblesFox]

$74 for a novelty keychain... the size is impressive, but is it really worth that much? An Anbernic runs around the same price

[@get_rhythm]

Costs money to cram things into a space that small. It makes it firmly a novelty/luxury item, but it must have a draw if it's still getting made, it's pretty old for the kind of device it is.

[@essensse]

3:24 the ULTIMATE PRECISION MULTI BIT*H screw driver

[@joestaff89]

The precision driver should include a pencil tip bit.

[@Gettenhart]

How many channels do you guys have? I keep finding more and more

[@123dada456]

People underestimate the amount of engineering required in push buttons. It is still difficult to equal the feel of a Gameboy....

[@please-wake-up-now]

This thing is so cute! 😍 I can totally see it being a fun way to sneak in some gaming on the go. It's like having my childhood in my pocket! Just hope I don't lose it in my couch cushions or something 😂🎮

[@RubikOwl]

While not practical, this fills me with joy.

[@trbdann2]

For once, this time Linus, please drop it!!!!! (precision screwdriver drop)

[@flutterymuffins]

I've had mine for a couple years and it's perfect for my very small hands 😂 Linus needs to try the Thumby! If he thinks this is small he probably won't even be able to use the Thumby 😌

[@zalyster]

Can't wait for the thumby color!

[@astro143_]

The signup email for the latest batch of LTT pens never made it to my inbox, I happened to check because I heard it was coming last week and managed to get the brass one, but how come the emails didn't work? Also, considering the pens aren't shipping yet and if this driver is coming soon, is there a way to bundle the two orders together to save on shipping?

[@avaraz6941]

A ps1 capable emulator the size of a keychain ? Sign me up.

[@MrOscar5690]

Slim Shady reviews electronics now

[@SolomonLegends]

now where in this house did i put my funkey

[@rikou1986]

Pretty cool but it looks like a serious hand breaker.

[@greenwizard2000]

Maybe have it like double the size so you can still fit it in your pocket very easy but have a bit more realestate to work with (especially the buttens looked cramped af) but I realy like the idea (AND IT'S SO CUTE!!!!)

[@karlsmith8113]

MiYoo mini plus is where its at then, have a look at those. They are around £50 and run anything up to and including PS1, includes wifi for updates and fits nicely in pretty much any pocket.

[@NickBaysingar]

It's really cool how small it is, but that novelty just doesn't justify the $75 price tag in my opinion. The RG35XXSP exists for slightly cheaper, is still very easy to carry around on the go despite being a 'normal" sized clamshell device, and more importantly it will offer you a significantly better gaming experience in pretty much every way. The novelty of this thing will wear off after like a week, whereas a proper emulation handheld will give you a ton of mileage. If this thing was closer to like $40, then I'd actually consider it.

[@Andrej89NS]

I didn’t know Eminem now does tech…strange times we live in

[@scottishwonders4810]

Linus with gold hair 😍😅 The hairs are the only thing making me comment and like the videos. What's the next color, thanks to the sponsor making this happen

[@GeneralNickles]

If they could cram a video output into this thing, then I would say it could be the perfect handheld emulation device. The portability is hampered a bit by the usability of the screen. It being keychain size is cool because you can always have it with you and not even notice it taking up space. But the tiny screen makes it hard to see anything. Use it as is most of the time, or you can plug an HDMI cable into it to use any screen you want. That would put this thing in a class all its own.

[@zwenkwiel816]

Anbernic has a bunch of emulation handhelds with hdmi out

[@verebellus]

if it had a 2 inch screen and could do some more consoles id love it