RG35XXSP (Flippy Boy) Review - What Others Aren't Telling You

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The Anbernic RG35XXSP is, to its credit, way different than most other handhelds that I've had the pleasure to come across. That's why it's worthy of the name "Flippy boy" I love this about it!

Still, no matter how popular it might be, it has some flaws that I think you should know about.

Enjoy watching, my dear nerd. 🥰
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Chapters:
00:00 I have TWO OF THEM
01:00 The Good Things about the RG35XXSP
08:05 The Bad Things About The RG35XXSP
15:40 Which One Stole My Heart?
18:16 I WANT YOU TO WATCH THIS PART

[VladNerd]

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[Mullratte]

I like the bulkiness my hands are very large which is funny because when I was a kid when the GBA SP launched it fit in my hands perfectly but now the GBA SP is too small for my hands but when I got my Anbernic SP it felt exactly like how I remember it was to hold the GBA SP

[Soaches]

Man, the old lady who sells fruit is gonna love this!

[djwrahfael]

I received mine on monday and I'm loving it. Takes me back to the early 2000s... It's already the best handheld of 2024! 🎉

[daystrial]

I much prefer watching your reviews on handhelds compared to the other channels that go so in-depth that most of the time regular consumers just won't care. Unlike your videos, you don't go so much into specs but rather the experience of using these devices. Which is way more important for me. I bought the RG35XXH after watching your videos. I hope your channel grows more.

[justarandomguy]

I was never a fan of OG SP back then, so this Anbernic SP doesn't attract me at all, but yeah, nostalgia plays a big role on these things and they know it.
That's why I love my GB-colored RG35XX Plus, despite its black bezels 😂

[justsomebody-]

I love my flippy boy! The thickness makes it more comfy to hold for long periods, I think. And it still fits in my pocket just fine. Plus I can throw it in my car or pocket or bag and I dont need a case to protect it.

[Hulkachan]

I love mine, feels great and stock OS is waaay better than my OG RG35XX. Now we need a RG35XX DS.

[LogicProphet]

One reviewer stated that you can turn the buttons to analog sticks by double tapping the power button. I haven't gotten around to confirm it but for games that use the sticks as camera adjustments this would be a better than nothing. Can anyone confirm that? I asked on reddit and fb and can't get a clear answer.

[FS-zttm]

I have a black transparent one and my hinge creaks. I think it has more to do with the hinge mechanism than the plastics on the device

[STRDVD]

Personally, I think it's going to more popular than the OG Miyoo. Just my opinion. Thanks Vlad. BTW, I was older than you NOW when the original SP was released. Just saying, still looking for my tree.

[kklum]

My blue boy arrived yesterday. Nostalgia. No Mario though.

[MadShmupper]

Anbernic, hear me!! Give us an ANBERNIC LYNX!😀👾

[TheScripflipNetwork]

Yes, the thumb sticks are sorely missed which makes me only more prepared for a 3ds ripoff from Anbernic

[GameOver_Jay]

About the creak. You are probably hearing the screen ribbon "flick" across itself. You can maybe fix by rewrapping it. Can even see them touching on the transparent ones.

[Tynted]

One thing I don't think I've seen any reviewer talk about is the fact that the flippy screen keeps it at a much better angle for you to look at while you play it. As in, you don't have to crane your head lower or hold/angle your hands as severely to get into a good position for playing/viewing the screen. I think this makes it significantly more comfortable to game on than a flat device like a phone or the RG35XX H for example. And if you have a 3D printer, you can print out a grip for it so that you can have a more comfortable grip on the device when you want long sessions.

[derekgonsoulin]

"It would be Flippy Boy awesome if you joined the channel." FTFY

[urdadspapi]

Fun fact if you press the power button on the side once the d pad turns into a joystick

[NonyaDamnbusiness]

I have both the Anbernic SP and an original GBA SP.

Fun fact: when a plastic case is put on the GBA SP it's the same exact size as the Anbernic SP. Same. Exact. Size.

[whocares]

Missing an analog stick is a big let down for me.
N64 Dreamcast and PS1 emulation depend on it.