Anbernic RG35XX vs Miyoo Mini/Mini+ vs Powkiddy RGB20S

justdigi on 13/10/2023 - 14:11
Last edited 13/10/2023 - 15:43 by 1 other user

I’m after a portable emulator and the 3 I’ve been looking at - Anbernic RG35XX, Miyoo Mini or Mini+ and Powkiddy RGB20S are all roughly the same price.

I’ve found objective spec comparisons online, but that doesn’t give subjective information about how well they perform or even how comfortable they are to hold.

Any recommendation as to which I should be going with. Does anyone own one and have pros/cons? I’m currently running RetroArch via Steam on an Atari VCS, which works flawlessly, however I want portability.

Gaming Anbernic Game Console Miyoo Powkiddy

Comments

  • Stopback on 13/10/2023 - 14:36

    All of them aren't great for ergonomics, need a horizontal one with curves.

  • barge-in hunter on 13/10/2023 - 14:40

    I only have a miyoo mini plus, so can’t speak to the others;

    • it’s a bit small to hold in large hands (I get cramps after a while)
    • it plays most early console games really well - up to PlayStation generation / maybe a 486 in dos box, but doesn’t have a 3D hardware chip so is somewhat limited by that
    • has great battery life
    • poor speaker

    You can upgrade the os to a third party “onion os”, but it’s perfectly functional stock

    • ghoulie1 on 13/10/2023 - 15:01

      Similar response to my RG35XX, though it is a little bigger than the Miyoo and is comfortable to use like the old Gameboy was. GarlicOS makes it run better, along with new SD cards.

    • RichardL on 13/10/2023 - 15:44
      +1
      • poor speaker

      You can also upgrade the speakers with OEM Sony Xperia/Redmi Note speakers from AliExpress - Refer to this video

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 13/10/2023 - 14:49

    Is no one not absolutely pumped for the miyoo flip?

    • justdigi on 13/10/2023 - 15:01

      Is that the one that looks like a GameBoy Advance SP, but with analog sticks? Any idea of release date? All I can find is leaked images on Discord.

  • AssamLaksa on 13/10/2023 - 14:55
    +2

    I recommend watching Retro Game Corps on YouTube. He gives very detailed feedback on them and often does comparison videos as well.

    https://www.youtube.com/c/retrogamecorps

    I have an original Odin Pro, but I'm thinking of selling that and getting an RG405M or a Miyoo Mini+ instead. The Odin is kinda big and I realize isn't so great for busting out during train travels :(

    • Stopback on 13/10/2023 - 15:13
      +1

      You really need to feel them. To see how you like it.

      • justdigi on 13/10/2023 - 17:05

        Does anyone in Australia retail them where that’s possible? I’m looking on like eBay, Ali and Temu :(

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 13/10/2023 - 17:51

          They're that cheap, buy, play, test and re-gift if you want to try something else.

          Ali is fine. I've ordered RG35XX as gifts and had them arrive within 1-2 weeks.

        • Stopback on 13/10/2023 - 20:05

          Marketplace I guess seen some.

    • justdigi on 13/10/2023 - 22:08

      Thanks, that’s very helpful.

      Not sure why that didn’t turn up in a Google search though. The mustn’t have keyword stuffed lol

  • KaTst3R on 13/10/2023 - 15:38
    +1

    RG35XX (GarlicOS) owner. It plays most games well and the screen is amazing. However, due to the small form factor, it is very tiring to hold over a prolong period. If you have a 3D printer, you can print a housing with handles which does help with ergonomics.

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 13/10/2023 - 16:25

    I've got an Anbernic RG35XX, it's great, definitely the pick of those 3. GarlicOS is a must and pretty simple to install.

    That said I upgraded recently to a RG505 which is superior in just about everyway.

  • original15 on 13/10/2023 - 19:19

    Been thinking about grabbing one of these for work travel/trips, i was leaning towards Powkiddy due to dual sticks.

    • justdigi on 13/10/2023 - 21:56

      Would the dual sticks only be for PS1 games?

      I was looking at the Powkiddy because it has 1gb RAM, as opposed to the 128mb/256mb of the other models.

      • original15 on 14/10/2023 - 16:39
        +1

        Spent last night watching heaps of YouTube videos
        Now I wanna spend double $ lol

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