A New Budget Handheld for PS2 & GameCube! - RGB10MAX3 Pro First Look

The random name generator strikes again! In this video, we do a first impressions look at the new RGB10MAX3 Pro open-source gaming handheld. We look at PS2 performance and check out the initial build of JELOS.

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[TakiUdon]

It turns out this thing is even decent at some 3DS emulation. Can't wait to check that out for the full review.

[scottwhite]

Man, we’re getting so close to that $100 for PS2 and GC mark that I’ve been waiting for. This device definitely doesn’t seem perfect but at least it’s a small step forward.

[michaelmcclintick]

With the headline I was like YES. Watching the video I was like NOO. Thank you Taki

[Limes_not_Lemons]

Looking into portable handhelds for PS2 and I'm liking what I see with a lot of these. Might bite the bullet when I get payed next as the last few months were tight as hell, but these emulators really look impressive and hopefully I can grab something capable of gamecube/ps2 in the coming months

[bRiMaTiOn]

When I dreamed of a PS2 in my hands that I could afford back in 2000 or whatever I never worried about it having Bluetooth and wifi

[skycloud]

There's a lot of things to like, but no wifi or Bluetooth is a bummer. And with no touch screen support, I can see it being difficult to navigate in places. I really like the form factor though. Its nice to finally see some PS2 games running on devices this compact.

[samh]

1. From your brief use, Is the joystick overly sensitive or tend to snap to 4/8 direction only?

2. Is PSP testing at 1x or 2x in your video?

3. Hope to see some battery life estimate when on performance mode for the 3D systems since it seems like the only useable mode for those.
I know you mention charging is slow, but can it even start charging (slowly) when connected via a usb c to usb c cable to a PD charger?

[Pridetoons]

I'm happy your covering this Handheld Taki. This Handheld's Chipset has great Graphical Driver support. Also this Handhelds Chipset completely surpasses the RG552 with Linux support. Also Powkiddy should have added a Touchscreen to this device too.

[SteezyG]

I have a PS Vita and while I like all of these competitors, non of them are different enough to pry me away from the Vita. The only function it missing is L2, R2 native and PS2. We're so close to it and I'm really excited for when we get there.

[kchorro]

These devices are always getting better and better. I want one like this with real HDMI support to play ps2 and gc games, that would be the perfect complement to my modded switch.

[thomasbryans]

Man I love that it looks similar to the RP2+. it’s one of my favorite handheld looks

[samhuang]

Not too concerned about ps2/gamecube performance as I generally don't like to play with too many speed hacks etc, so any games that run at full speed without any of this is a bonus.
Hoping that this would be a cheaper alternative to the T618 devices for perfect 2x resolution gameplay for DC/N64/PSP, and PSX at 3x with PGXP though, hope to see this tested in the full review video.
If possible, can test 1-2 saturn games as well though the emulator still seem to have issue on low-end ARM handheld in general..

[McNasty]

Hey Taki! I'd love to see a roundup of your most recommended Android handhelds at different price points. I'd love a dedicated handheld for emulation. My Galaxy S21 Ultra is a BEAST for emulation, but I'd love a dedicated device. Strapping a Kishi to my phone is fine, but far from an ideal experience from a stability standpoint.

[fatburdo]

Very cool, and I'm glad it exists, but no stacked shoulder/triggers, no wifi and no Bluetooth are kind of a deal breaker at this level for me. They gotta be stacked for ps2 emulation...

[johnnyonly]

Why do they insist on making the screen wider than the typical games you would play? Males the device bigger for no good reason. For 100 bucks I just got a snapdragon phone off the auction site and emulating gc, 3ds, and ps2 no problem. Waiting for anbernic to make their masterpiece, then I'll hop on.

[MinhDaChink]

Would be really cool to run steam kinda to run some indie games as well as final fantasy pixel remaster series

[hikerclarence]

"Now it's time to flash this device"
*opens trenchcoat

[CDubya.]

Just got mine. Flashed Rocknix build May 2024. I've made it my portable GameCube and it does fantastic for me.

[meatbleed]

something neat worth noting is the price with an SD card included. Only 20 bucks more for their max offered 128GB bundle. Usually, for some reason, companies love charging exponentially more between storage steps. If they come loaded with ROMS and emulators, that's a crazy good deal from the time save alone.

[alexcarlone]

How does it compare to the rp3+ in GameCube