Anbernic RG35XX Worth It in 2024?

The Anbernic RG35XX Plus is great! But so is the previous RG35XX. Here's why...

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[Portly]

What you guys think? Is the RG35XX still something to consider buying, or is it all about the Plus and H models now? Have you bought the RG35XX recently and how have you enjoyed it? I'm super curious. Let me know!

[motherfuckermike]

You got me to subscribe with this one, I recently ordered one and was concerned that I should have got the plus for specifically N64 games. But now that I've seen your review I'll check out other options for N64 games

[WonderingCaldera]

I purchased the RG35XX knowing that the Plus was out, but this is my first time owning a pocket emulator. But the value was insane (25 USD plus 5 shipping with a promo code) at the time of my purchase. This is an excellent entry-level emulator device; it's just super fun. I also don't worry too much about taking it around with me since the price of it was very low. I migrated to a new SD card to avoid the dreaded SD failure I read online.

[usmwscq]

Warning with this device the internal screen is incredibly fragile. It will not survive most falls so be very careful with how to carry it around.

[jorgevaladez]

Came to watch the anbernic, personality made me stay. Great review!

[zwenkwiel]

Id say yes, i also have the 35xxh and even a 405m but i still use the 35xx more than the others simply because of garlicOS. Between the short boot times and auto save/resume no matter what you do its just so user friendly to pick up for a quick game.

Like you press the power button and within 10 seconds its booted and automatically continues where you left off.

35xxh default OS or CFW just dont have these creature comforts.

[cozy]

same kinda thing for me, I watched so many videos and did so much research on the rg35xx, bought it and a month later they came out with the plus.

[azeluk]

I've recently puchased one, I just wanted to use it as a Gameboy/Color clone the form factor is perfect. I'll probably use it for Gba and Snes too.

[UpstateGamer]

Literally ordered this over the + earlier today. Its cheaper and all i plan on is playing old pokemon games and rom hacks on it, no need for the + for me.

[brandedlawyer]

I have the RG35XX+ and I don't even like playing it because of the State of the custom firmware. If I got the RG35XX I would enjoy playing it because of Garlic. Once we have a stable version of Garlic I think I'll enjoy playing it. But for now I can't recommend a device I don't even enjoy playing. Right now my Miyoo Mini+ blows it out of the water. I suppose I would enjoy the RG35XX+ if I put Minui on it. I love MinUi. But that would just turn it into an RG35XX and I won't be able to use wifi and bluetooth, which ruins the point of getting the +.

[LadySaigo]

Useful video! Not outdated at all~ I've spent a lot of time reading threads that say the plus isn't worth it just yet so here I am buying my 35xx in 2024 ^-^

This video helped me discover that the OS was "switchable"! I was so peeved at first bc like you mentioned Anbernic started advertising that GarlicOS would be included out of the box and when I started it up, it was the stock OS. The little pamphlet it came with didn't say anything about Garlic or switching so I was like.... <Insert John Travolta meme>

Guess I missed the setting when I was exploring. So thx!

[Jm]

Came for a review and YOU SIR GOT A NEW SUB.

[lowercentenary]

Which version can you play videos, podcasts or mp4(low quality is fine)? Yes i know phones can do it all better but i prefer the tactile and smaller feel of this .

[GearzyTV]

At the time of this comment, the original rg35xx has better 3rd party os support and is slightly smaller but not small enough to be too uncomfortable for my hands. I skipped the plus and went straight to the H model because analog sticks. Has the same hardware as the plus and has so much more opportunities to play games that are analog specific e.g. N64.

[suisiruy]

it's still great! And connected to a crt tv is amazing, with even less latency.

[VladlustTV]

Fun video as always Portly!
I'm looking forward to the review of the H version, since I think I'm gonna get that one 😄

[chrislive]

This device is kind of amazing and i kinda want it (or a Plus)

but then I think... theres the Raspberry Pi, the NanoPC, a bunch of others, and heck i can just use my Cell Phone to emulate games (bluetooth controller) i guess i dont know if i'd actually use it.

[salvatorecacchillo]

thanks for the advice, I ordered it too👍👍👋👋

[kirby]

I just grabbed one for $30. I bet it's worth it!

[lokinova]

I just got mine today, bummed that it didn’t come with the extra micro SD card but besides that it’s pretty fun. I’m planning on adding Mario at some point. I got the old school game boy advance purple too.