SAVE MONEY: Buy an older emulation handheld
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Published 2024-07-16
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00:00 - Rooibos and old devices
00:19 - Setting the scene
01:12 - Most powerful - RG405M
02:29 - For the Super Nintendo lovers - RG353P
04:23 - One of my top picks - RG351V
05:55 - A classic small device - Miyoo Mini
06:58 - A near perfect all rounder
08:25 - Excellent budget all rounder - RG35XX
09:39 - Another classic - RG280V
11:47 - THE BEST GBA emulator in 2024 - RG351P
13:03 - Disclaimer - custom firmware
All Comments (21)
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Save money, be friends with a handheld addict like myself and wait for them to give one away to you
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I'm still seeing a lot of these old devices sell for more than the new ones, tbh. Like the 280v I see selling for 70 dollars on AliExpress when the 28xx can sell for 40 bones.
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The Miyoo Mini+ is going to be easier to find than the OG Mini. The whole reason that the Plus was made was to address supply issues.
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I literally just recorded a video about my rg351p talking about how it’s still a solid device even 4years on lol, what’s also great about these older devices is that the firmware for them is complete and there’s no need to wait for updates like the new devices.
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Yes! Just because theres a newer, slightly better device on the market doesn't mean last year's device suddenly stops working!
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Just brilliant and not a common topic among YouTubers. Really important in terms of environment and correct use of electronics.
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I'm all about the Miyoo Mini Plus because I love the feeling of the d-pad and buttons. There's something so smooth and appealing about them. I had a 35XX and the 35XX Plus but just didn't like the controls nearly as much.
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They keep releasing the same CPUs and SoCs constantly so that makes the old devices still very much up to date in terms of performance and features.
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Your work has become one of my favorite reviewers and handheld news outlet. I like the style, the delivery, the straight talk you have. It's as if you're inviting us over to check out your devices sprinkled with down to earth advice. I've been in the "scene" since around the time of the GCWZero, and it's great to see gentlemen like yourselves informing the public. Keep it up.
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It's amazing what you can get for $50 or less. Everything up to PSX+GBA in your pocket, decades of the world's best games, with modern conveniences and nearly complete libraries.
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I love the setup here as it is very easy to forget about some of these older devices that can often play a decent amount of systems/games as well as having more options to apply your favorite vetted firmware.
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Heck yes!! I'm still using my original 35xx. Really depends on what you're looking to play but I 100% agree you don't need the newest and latest to have some great fun.
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Shot out to the 405m it such a premium device and the first retro handheld I bought it was pricey but the better buttons mod is great also gotta have gamma os though . I got the mm+ and rg35xx after the 405m .
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The 405m is fantastic. We should have gotten a cheaper plastic version tbh.
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I love your videos. I think spend more time watching them than playing games. I need to fix that. Gotta get playtime into my consoles
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I love this. Even since getting my RG35XX and RG556, my RG351P from 2021 still gets some rotation, especially for GBA.
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I've found that some old devices can often be more expensive. I have a 351V at around £110 and it's still relatively around that price but more powerful XX devices are around the £60 mark
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This is a great idea for a video. I've gone back to using my RG350M and RG300X. The 350M just feels so good in the hand, and although the screen is a bit warm and desaturated, it still looks good. The 300X is so nice and light with big buttons. Both devices have a premium feel to them.
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Not even the 3+, I'm still using my retroid pocket 2+ lmao, just finished paper Mario 64 on it, amazing little guy. Loosened the screws on the board and back of the console and the buttons are SO much easier to press, too! Should've thought of that years ago.
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Very smart and useful video for a market extremely saturated with new releases! I am still happy with my RP2S despite all the new releases: I'll consider a change only if anything with same build and controls quality, a chipset able to run smoothly up to PS2, and a 3:2 screen will come out. Ayaneo Pocket Micro seemed close enough, but I don't like its buttons positions and the triggers...
