Now I'm Impressed // RG35XX Plus First Look

The RG35XX Plus is the latest mini handheld from Anbernic. It comes with a significantly more powerful processor, built-in Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, and a decent stock operating system.

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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro/Unboxing
00:26 - Specs / Pricing
01:45 - What can this do?
02:36 - Size Comparisons
04:40 - Hardware Changes
06:43 - Wi-Fi Support
07:43 - Netplay & Streaming
09:52 - Bluetooth Support
11:24 - HDMI
13:03 - PD Charging Support?
14:35 - Stock Software Improvements
18:06 - SD Card Contents & Adding ROMs
18:52 - Installing Garlic OS 2.0
20:06 - Garlic OS 2.0 Testing
23:16 - Performance Testing
25:45 - Thoughts / Worth the upgrade?

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[TakiUdon]

Decent day 1 stock firmware for a budget handheld from Anbernic was not on my 2023 bingo card.

[KornerGFX]

This is hands down one of the best reviews! It was so in-depth that I had to look at the one I just ordered to make sure I wasn't missing out LOL

[andykent]

I’ve watched so many videos and done so much homework on which one to choose but this video was the one I needed.

Great work 👌🏼

[misteryoww]

One of the best videos/review I've ever watched on YouTube

[xbungusx]

this vid came out 7 hours after I pulled the trigger on a miyoo mini+

[AlexandMaggie]

Thank you for this EXCELLENT review and comparison along similar price lines. You've earned a subscriber.

[DungarooTV]

The Miyoo Mini Plus with Onion Custom OS is the king in this segment hands down! Hard to beat overall!

[jamesb]

I may have to get this one now... I bought the RG35XX a couple weeks before Christmas

[DavideStiff]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO !! FOR THIS PRICE IS A NO BRAINER BEST 2023 XMAS PRESENT

[SlakOffs]

Thanks for bringing up the charging issue. It's definitely annoying having to work around a USB-A to USB-C charger to charge these handhelds. I don't even care about fast charging, just make them function with modern USB-C chargers. I'll pay the extra 10 cents in production costs...

[Carl-Camera]

What is that neat little HDMI screen you have at 11:30 ?

[TakisEnjoyer]

Now I need same device with one added stick.. 😅

[tmprdu]

Thanks. In your opinion, when it comes to an actual emulation use case, do you think that a RK3566 device can do more than this one assuming custom firmware is available ? I mean, is there a system which is out of reach for this one but that a RK3566 could handle, or a system which could get upscale while it would remain low res on this one ?

[notimed]

That are harder to come by. 😮‍💨 Looking at you Miyoo 👀

[drwang]

I’ve been trying to find out everywhere if Garlic was worth it. I had no idea how new the Plus was when I ordered one, it was recommended to me by a friend, but I’m loving it so far. My only issue is that stock os runs PlayStation games so much better than retroarch right now, which isn’t a problem but I cant or don’t know how to make extra memory cards

[sulacever]

Thanks for covering this – great video as always!

One thing which would be interesting to me if the buttons feel the same as the original 35XX (except from the slightly changed form) ... as in did they use the same rubber dome as before, because I personal find the to be phenomenal!

Could you please verify if they've gone with the same ones or not?

[NoradNoxtus]

I'm so hyped for this!!!! Can't wait to cozy up in blankets and play Stardew Valley on it :D

[BashoStrikes]

The stock sd took a dump the third time I turned this console on.

[daslym]

Hi thanks for the great content ! I loved the new video, the deep dive
How long did you wait for the delivery for this device ? (I know it has been shipped from China)

[fernsehnostalgie]

Till this day i did not manage to get wifi running on the Plus. All updates till July 2024 did not bring any changes.