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Anbernic RG35XX Mini Retro Handheld Game Console US$40.79 (~A$62.55) Delivered @ Data Frog FCS Store via AliExpress

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Looks to be an ATL, picked this up a month back for $64 and it's a great little machine after flashing Garlic OS instead of the stock FW.

Plays NES, SNES, SMS, MD, GB, GBC, GBA flawlessly, I've also tried a few PS1 games and they seem to work pretty well.

Appears to be available in all colours. More info here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWLRWEooqd8

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  • Hinee on 28/11/2023 - 10:51
    +9

    These are bloody awesome - I got one as a gift for a mate and it took everything in me not to just keep it.

    • impoze on 28/11/2023 - 11:24
      +11

      just buy another one for yourself

  • RichardL on 28/11/2023 - 10:52
    +8

    PS: the new 'Plus' model was released recently.

    • changot on 28/11/2023 - 10:54

      may I ask what is the difference? can it play PS2 games now?

      • RichardL on 28/11/2023 - 10:56
        +18

        The differences are:

        • Now has Wi-Fi (which support Multiplayer & Streaming)
        • Bigger battery (3300mAh vs 2600mAh)
        • New Processor (Cortex-A53 vs Cortex-A9)
        • More Ram (LPDD4 1GB vs DDR3 256MB)
        • Apparently supports up to PSP now.
        • adrianhughes1998 on 28/11/2023 - 11:04
          +2

          PSP and Dreamcast play well, have seen their official promo videos and it's step up from choppy performance on RK3326 devices (cries with R36S in hands)

          • Wuggle on 28/11/2023 - 11:51
            +3

            @adrianhughes1998: Better than the RG35XX but I wouldn't get too carried away in assuming it can play all the PSP and Dreamcast library with ease until a few review videos are out. Their promo video may show Ridge Racer PSP looking great on the RG35XX Plus but I wouldn't take that as meaning everything works so well.

            Also the RG35XX and Plus models are purely d-pad territory so not sure I would want to be playing Dreamcast on it even if it did work well.

            • adrianhughes1998 on 28/11/2023 - 12:25
              +1

              @Wuggle: Fair points, what I've seen so far does look promising fingers crossed it's better

              Like you said without joysticks it makes it all a lot harder. Which is why I bought the R36S even though it's a slower chip. I love my.RG35xx and GarlicOS but will probably sell because of no joysticks and mushy d-pad.

          • serpserpserp on 28/11/2023 - 16:59

            @adrianhughes1998: Doesn't have sticks tho. So Dreamcast and N64 play won't be great. I am loving the increased power though. Can play NDS and PSP RPGs and the like very well.

            Is Saturn working better on this than the R36S?

            • adrianhughes1998 on 28/11/2023 - 18:40

              @serpserpserp: Yeah for the RG35xx+ it don't have sticks so it's a non starter for me. H700 chip looks very promising.

              Guessing next year we'll see the RK3566 chip devices get even cheaper and perhaps so cheap alternative chips to be able to play the PSP/DC/N64 at this cheapo price point.

              I honestly don't see paying more than 100 bucks for myself when it's only going to get outdated every six months :(

        • Sleuth on 28/11/2023 - 14:03

          I think your New vs Old formatting swapped sides part way through.

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 28/11/2023 - 11:48
        +2

        ps2

        for $62.55 ?

        • smartazz104 on 28/11/2023 - 15:24

          Could probably buy an actual PS2 for less than $60.

      • Wonderfool on 28/11/2023 - 12:02

        If you want ps2, the only choice is the odin 2. And while it's an incredible machine due to it having fantastic battery life and bleeding edge specs for ARM platform, it's way too close in price to the original steam deck.

        • serpserpserp on 28/11/2023 - 17:00

          How? You can get the base model Odin2 for $500ish delivered. New steam deck is $1,000 ish and not available in Australia?

          I'm just going to hold out until a better Odin2 comes along and I can pick those up cheaper. I just don't think I can emulation game for long term on these 3-3.5 inch screens. I need something bigger which thankfully Odin style devices provide, or maybe a heavily discount Legion Go would make me happy!

        • Orion au on 28/11/2023 - 18:37

          Honestly, the original Odin models and the 618 chips aren't bad for PS2/GameCube either. They take some tweaking on some games and won't brute force every game like the Odin 2, but they're fine if you're happy to do that.

    • asa79 on 28/11/2023 - 11:39

      Is there a link

      • RichardL on 28/11/2023 - 11:43
        +3

        No deal(s) for it, since it was just released.

        Available from the Anbernic Official Store via Aliexpress for US$76.99 (~A$118.62)

        Personally I would wait for the Plus model to drop/become available at more stores.

        • cumova on 28/11/2023 - 11:49

          trust for me to finally pull the trigger on one of these 2 weeks ago with a new one just released.

          • asa79 on 28/11/2023 - 12:18

            @cumova: Always the way

          • FabMan on 28/11/2023 - 12:22
            +2

            @cumova: Not so bad, it doesn't have analog sticks so for the more powerful consoles Dreamcast / PSP you'd have to filter out everything except the D-Pad only games.

        • chromium on 28/11/2023 - 19:49

          That's what I'm doing. It's not worth 2x the price of the original at the moment imho

        • redevelop on 28/11/2023 - 19:58

          please keep me updated as I'm keen!

          • chromium on 28/11/2023 - 20:01

            @redevelop: It's actually $109 because there's a code 23AE06, but still too much for me

    • liongalahad on 28/11/2023 - 17:28

      link??

    • redevelop on 28/11/2023 - 19:46

      Where can I find this one?

    • Orion au on 28/11/2023 - 20:10

      I can't really see the point of the plus model. The extra power is fine except the controls aren't really there for anything beyond the PSX. Just go with this model. If you want it for the next gen up, start looking at the 353 models, or the Retroid 2S, to name a few.

      • chromium on 28/11/2023 - 20:31

        yeah, wifi and bigger battery, plus I guess the extra power could be helpful in some situations like some arcade games that the original struggles with maybe

  • Orrelljet on 28/11/2023 - 10:52
    +4

    Would this be suitable for arcade emulation? Looking for something portable to scratch my Bubble Bobble itch.

    Edit. Yes, it appears it would work fine for my needs.

    Cheers OP :-)

    • adrianhughes1998 on 28/11/2023 - 11:04
      +1

      Yes, forget Dreamcast, PSP and N64 though.

    • BlueDiesel on 28/11/2023 - 11:17
      +3

      Yes, I can confirm it does. I have bought one on the recent $64 deal and have installed Bubble Bobble in a number of versions (C64, Arcade, NES). One of my all time favourites back from my C64 days.

    • Wuggle on 28/11/2023 - 12:01
      +5

      A classic…. ask my wife for a video game she loves to play and this will be in her top 3. Admittedly she struggles to name more than 3 video games but anyway.

      I think sometimes people are so obsessed wanting these things to play N64 or Gamecube that they miss out on all the fun arcade emulation from the 80s.

  • onlinepred on 28/11/2023 - 10:54
    -2

    I couldn’t see a games list, anyone see one?

    • beefsandwich on 28/11/2023 - 10:56
      +8

      It does come with a lot of games but to be honest you're better off ditching the sd card, upgrading to GarlicOS and making your own rom collection. The included sd cards are absolute trash quality.

      • CyberMurning on 28/11/2023 - 11:00
        +7

        correct. we are buying the console here not the card/games. google Tiny Best Set Roms

        • FabMan on 28/11/2023 - 12:53
          +1

          I did, its been replaced by Tiny Best Set: GO! If that is of any interest to you.

      • onlinepred on 28/11/2023 - 11:06

        Okay cool, I was just curious.

        • netsurfer on 28/11/2023 - 12:06

          The included SD cards has quite a lot of games, but honestly, most of them are not that great (I am not a big fan of black and white games). Also, some of them don't even run properly.

          You still want to get your own collection of ROMs.

  • Twisty on 28/11/2023 - 10:59

    New to this

    Can this play PS1 PS2 games?

    How many Mame games like TMNT Arcade and Turtles in time

    • pizzaguy on 28/11/2023 - 11:02
      +1

      From the description "I've also tried a few PS1 games and they seem to work pretty well.", so I see it as: PS1 yes, PS2 no.

      I wonder if N64 games would run on it.

      • adrianhughes1998 on 28/11/2023 - 11:04
        +2

        No N64, PS1 games worked well for me

      • ONEMariachi on 28/11/2023 - 12:11
        +2

        Retroid pocket 2S will get your Nintendo 64 3.5" screen (220-250)
        Retroid Pocket 3+/ Flip will get you some gamecube and PS2 4.7" screen ($280-300)
        Anbernic rg405m (4" screen) or Anbernic RG505 (5" screen) these play the same as the retroid pocket 3+ (same cpu - Unisoc T618)

        Compatibility list here - https://www.reddit.com/r/retroid/comments/z65s46/new_rp3_gam…

        For full gamecube/PS2 though, you want one of the higher end devices like Steam deck, or Ayaneos, or Ayn odins. $600+

        • NigelTufnel on 28/11/2023 - 12:23
          +2

          Retroid Pocket 3+/ Flip will get you some gamecube and PS2 4.7" screen ($280-300)

          Looks like US$138 delivered here, which is only about AU$210.

          • ONEMariachi on 28/11/2023 - 12:26

            @NigelTufnel: Oh nice, don't know why I didn't check there, was just looking at the Aliexpress prices. Good find.

        • pizzaguy on 28/11/2023 - 13:14

          Legend. Thank you

  • Orrelljet on 28/11/2023 - 10:59

    $61.29 shipped for me. Went for the (marginally cheaper) retro colourway.

    • adrianhughes1998 on 28/11/2023 - 11:05
      +1

      Powkiddy X55?

      • Wuggle on 28/11/2023 - 11:55
        +2

        Argh Powkiddy…. sorry can't go past a comment that says Powkiddy without wanting to warn people that their quality control and after sales support is both absolutely terrible. Some have a great experience, but it is a lucky draw and I will never buy anything Powkiddy branded again.

        • adrianhughes1998 on 28/11/2023 - 12:23

          I've seen a few with Anbernic as well but more so for Powkiddy for sure. Dunno just have to take your chances j guess with this lot

    • CyberMurning on 28/11/2023 - 11:07
      +1

      yep same. i cant even play switch handheld anymore, need output to tv

      • Orrelljet on 28/11/2023 - 11:08
        +1

        I can’t see anything close up without my reading glasses but I’m fine when I do remember to use them.

        • CyberMurning on 28/11/2023 - 11:09
          +1

          same again but sometimes it is just nice to NOT wearing glasses… i was fine 5 years ago suddenly eyes got bad.. thanks to covid lockdown i think

          • Orrelljet on 28/11/2023 - 12:51

            @CyberMurning: I play COD Mobile on my 12.9” iPad Pro and STILL need glasses 😂

      • ONEMariachi on 28/11/2023 - 16:27

        Switch Screen is 6.2" so only thing really bigger than that is the Steam Deck at 7"

        • serpserpserp on 28/11/2023 - 17:05

          Legion Go is better 8.8"

    • ONEMariachi on 28/11/2023 - 12:12

      Retroid Pocket 4 seems like it may not be far off. So the 3+ may get some heavy discounts (fingers crossed)

  • beefsandwich on 28/11/2023 - 11:03
    +10

    Starter guide and review video here.

    Be warned, after watching you will want to buy this.

    • Mokr on 28/11/2023 - 11:23
      +10

      After buying one you will keep upgrading

      • toastface on 28/11/2023 - 11:42

        Upgrading how?

        • daniltaru on 28/11/2023 - 11:44
          +5

          Buying more retro handhelds.

          • Wonderfool on 28/11/2023 - 12:04
            +1

            @daniltaru: It's not even a matter of upgrading, you just wanna collect different form factors.

            • daniltaru on 28/11/2023 - 12:10
              +1

              @Wonderfool: And different chipsets, and different screens, and so on and so on…

  • CyberMurning on 28/11/2023 - 11:05

    cash back? affil item?

  • aveeno bb on 28/11/2023 - 11:10

    Bought a white one. Thanks OP!

  • Carrian on 28/11/2023 - 11:20

    Mine arrived this week. It's incredible.

    • Carrian on 28/11/2023 - 11:21
      +1

      Don't forget to buy reputable replacement micro SD cards.

  • Jaduqimon on 28/11/2023 - 11:22

    Hmm how come emulation has.gone backwards? I remember like 20 years ago my PC could easily emulate SNES mega drive and even N64. I thought these days emulating these should be easy but these device still lag??

    • theguyrules on 28/11/2023 - 11:24
      +3

      These are a bit smaller than your PC 20 years ago. Theyre running on TINY SoCs

      • Jaduqimon on 28/11/2023 - 11:26
        +2

        Yeh I understand that but even phones 10 years ago can emulate this. I remember using my Galaxy s4 could emulated N64 quite easily

        • theguyrules on 28/11/2023 - 11:26
          +1

          You gotta look at pricing. This is $60 with a really nice IPS screen, controls, battery, speaker etc. Plus a (garbage) microsd.

          • Jaduqimon on 28/11/2023 - 11:29
            -5

            @theguyrules: Yeh but Galaxy s4 would also be cheap. Heck even those.mobiles from like woolies and coles for like $39 would have better specs than this. Galaxy s4 would have the amoled screens.

            I feel like the price is more for the case and the buttons rather than the internal specs

            • mskeggs on 28/11/2023 - 11:41

              @Jaduqimon: Yes. There is no reason to buy this if you are happy emulating on a phone.
              Most people who like playing old games find the better format and controls worth a few dollars.

              • Phoebus on 28/11/2023 - 12:54
                +2

                @mskeggs: If you already have a phone and 8bitdo controller then you can make a better game emulator than this. However it's pretty convenient to have a dedicated device.

            • Wuggle on 28/11/2023 - 11:48
              +5

              @Jaduqimon: Who would want to play retro games with touch screen, yuk!

            • Wonderfool on 28/11/2023 - 12:07
              +1

              @Jaduqimon: Your galaxy s4 a flagship priced device when launched that's now probably has only 30% battery life remaining, and will cark at any moment.

              How is that even remotely comparable? Show us any new devices for the similar price range and we'll talk again.

              • Jaduqimon on 28/11/2023 - 13:00

                @Wonderfool: I'm not comparing im just saying I expected the emulation technology to be better than it is now considering s4 10 years ago could easily handle N64.

        • NigelTufnel on 28/11/2023 - 11:29

          Yeah, I agree. When I was trying out emulation on RPi's and phones years ago, N64 was quite doable for most. Surprised that a $60 dedicated retro gaming pad can't do N64. Seems like you're paying mostly for the screen.

      • ozb88 on 28/11/2023 - 11:26

        And appear to be repurposed SoCs from older portable devices, etc which is how they can get the price down so much.

    • PainToad on 28/11/2023 - 11:50
      +3

      I remember like 20 years ago my PC could easily emulate SNES mega drive and even N64. I thought these days emulating these should be easy

      Do some research into HLE (High Level Emulation) and it will make sense.

      Basically the emulation back then was inaccurate and just barley managed to run things without crashing/glitches and in many cases had very low compatibility.

      Emulators now aim to be much more accurate, which requires higher specs.

      • Jaduqimon on 28/11/2023 - 13:01
        -1

        I remember I could run most games back then. And what do u mean by accurate? Like colors?

        • theguyrules on 28/11/2023 - 13:35
          +1

          Accuracy being speed, graphics rendering, sound etc. Probably not super noticable for most people tbh, but important for game preservation and true console emulation.

        • PainToad on 28/11/2023 - 13:36

          https://youtu.be/2NF5sU_n0uk

          • Jaduqimon on 28/11/2023 - 13:42

            @PainToad: I see so why can't I opt to use a HLE if i don't care about accuracy? This.device.can handle it right?

            • melonfresh on 28/11/2023 - 15:37

              @Jaduqimon: Because these cheap devices are basically built to host a cobbled together operating system that runs Retroarch. Everything you will emulate on this system runs through whatever Retroarch provides for emulation

              • PainToad on 28/11/2023 - 15:46

                @melonfresh: Some of the firmware/os do run standalone emulators.

                why can't I opt to use a HLE if i don't care about accuracy?

                You can if you want to write an HLE emulator that runs on a modern OS. But most emulator developers aren’t interested in that anymore for emulating older systems now that hardware has progressed and more accurate emulation can be achieved.

  • theguyrules on 28/11/2023 - 11:27

    Bloody tempting but my Miyoo Mini Plus has just arrived in Australia.

    • RichardL on 28/11/2023 - 11:30
      +1

      Finally left Singapore.

      • theguyrules on 28/11/2023 - 11:30

        Ha yeah sure did. Classic Auspost tracking.

  • notewar on 28/11/2023 - 11:28

    miyoo or this? arhhhhh

    • theguyrules on 28/11/2023 - 11:32
      +3

      Here's a long and very detailed video comparing the two. I've linked to the timestamp with the final score between the two.
      Personally I'd get whatever is cheapest at the time of purchase unless you really care about Wifi.

      https://youtu.be/Bdo44c2HsQY?si=rxYCetrV8TeAiPx5&t=1751

      • Wuggle on 28/11/2023 - 11:43
        +1

        As someone who has far too many retro game consoles I have to say wifi should not be dismissed. It does make life a lot easier with these devices particularly if you are the sort of user who likes to tinker and continually add to your game list on the device. It soon gets annoying having to keep removing the SD card rather than just being able to transfer rom files on to it over wifi. Plus you get the benefit of multiplayer if you want to go down that avenue.

        However saying that the RG35XX is a solid little console and great if you get it for a good price. No doubt the new RG35XX Plus model is making some suppliers clear some old stock whilst they can.

        • beefsandwich on 28/11/2023 - 12:00
          +1

          Plus cloud saves - when you play across a few different handhelds it's a godsend.

        • theguyrules on 28/11/2023 - 13:36

          True - I always forget my RG351V has wifi but I havent looked into FTP on this. It will no doubt be useful on my Miyoo Mini+ with OnionOS though

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