You can watch our unboxing here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/jmaG4GqeoamcmI4
@Ronald_Ruck
2 жыл бұрын
My whole youtube is full of Analogue Pocket reviews at once. :D
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Yup. 😅 It was embargoed.
@Ronald_Ruck
2 жыл бұрын
@@RetroDodo I thought so. :D "RELEASE THE REVIEWS!"
@viabler6320
2 жыл бұрын
Same lol
@issorden
2 жыл бұрын
Same.. and I'm so mad, because it's kind of exclusive to the US. The import fees are just too much to import it. Analogue pocket + Dock + game gear adapter, it will cost $500 (custom fee + delivery included). At that price, I might wait for the steam deck. Emulated or native, I don't believe there is much difference on handled consoles like gameboy, neogeo Pocket, game gear etc.
@vinchel118
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah and the rest of us that want one and are paying have to wait until 2023
@benjaminbjacobsen
2 жыл бұрын
$200 gameboy in 2021: "make sure you set it down carefully" $90 gameboy in 1989: "use me as a weapon!"
@wickersticks
2 жыл бұрын
*is bombed* *still works*
@ehabcharek
2 жыл бұрын
not to be a party pooper but due to inflation, 90 dollars then is equivalent to 200 dollars now, so pretty much the same value but that still doesn't change the fact that the OG was a true brick
@brundle_fly_3895
2 жыл бұрын
@@ehabcharek my dad was killed by a gameboy to the head 🤧 if only he had a Nokia helmet
@SundtMusic
2 жыл бұрын
That feel when your whole youtube start page is full of Analogue Pocket reviews
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry. 😅
@sayuu8586
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. I play on the Retroid Pocket 2 and I've never realized I was getting distracted by the OS until you mentioned it. I need to ignore it sometimes and just play the damn game. LOL. Thank you for your reviews. Keep up the great work :)
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sayaa!
@LeoA2600
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely no reason to caution people against this supporting Everdrives and the like. Nothing Analogue has ever done in the past warrants this warning and indeed they go out of their way to ensure that all accessories and cartridges that work with original hardware, including flashcarts, are compatible with their FPGA recreations. They're not going to break authenticity to needlessly break people's flashcarts from being supported and anger their customer base in the process. Especially with the "unofficial" jailbreak that enables SD rom loading that has arrived hours after the product officially launched for the past four Analogue hardware launches (Indeed, every FPGA platform they've so far released), I feel quite safe in saying you're way off base with that claim.
@konrad5203
2 жыл бұрын
I don't think Analogue will ever block out Everdrive users. They would lose a lot of customers because many people have expensive originals and don't want to use them.
@broadnerdmike6450
2 жыл бұрын
I had the same thought. They’ve never locked out Everdrives on any other hardware so I don’t know why they’d start now. Pretty much nothing to gain from doing that either.
@alexandruc.5647
2 жыл бұрын
They actually got the jailbreak firmwares out for the other consoles. I am pretty sure it's Kevtris behind those jailbreak firmwares as well :).
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe the won’t, who knows! :)
@rodmunch69
2 жыл бұрын
Analogue has been around for a while and they've never blocked flashcards, there's no reason to believe they'd start doing so now.
@MattGamesYT
2 жыл бұрын
Much like everything Analogue make, highly anticipated, beautifully made and obscenely ludicrously expensive. That screen is lovely though.
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Amen 😅
@mickeycoolmouse
2 жыл бұрын
Given what is it and what it can do, I don't think it's ludicrously expensive. Decent retro handhelds are in that $80 range. For a little under 3X the price it has near perfect recreation for four systems (so far), a great build quality, a high density responsive screen that scales properly, ports that accommodate the old/new, an ecosystem of accessories, decent support for the OS they created, and been extensively play-tested. Little ignorant to think that kind of attention to detail should be closer in price to retro consoles that seemingly get put out every other month. Plus, that's for what the console is right now. Yes, you should only buy something for what it is right now but given Analogue's track record, you can reasonably expect that they will deliver on things like cartridge support for more systems, firmware support, software niceties like save states and dev support for that second fpga chip. Given all that, I wholeheartedly believe the pocket is reasonably priced. Even more, adjusted for inflation, the gameboy advance (which plays gb/gbc) released for about $150 in today's money. The pocket in a new console sense is $70 more and gives you at least $70 worth of upgrades over the advance I think.
@crolodon8024
2 жыл бұрын
$200 is expensive for a product like this? Huh? Their other products are so inexpensive as well. Legitimately what are you talking about?
@MattGamesYT
2 жыл бұрын
@@mickeycoolmouse from a UK point of view, for us we have taxes, import fees etc all added on top so comes in closer to playstation 5 money (that's around the $450 mark with accessories) . Yes it's a lovely bit of kit but I own a analogue mega already and that wasn't worth it at all. Certainly in this country its a better bet to get an original and fit an ips screen, can buy a gameboy, gameboy colour, gameboy advance and a gameboy advance sp, reshell all of them to new and fit a new ips screen in all 4 for less than the price of this. So yes, in the Uk these come in very very expensive.
@michaelharrington5906
2 жыл бұрын
The Analogue Pocket is limited GB, GBC, and GBA games with no emulation and cost more than a Switch Lite. Retro Portables in the $80-$100 price range can emulate games all the way up to the PS1/Dreamcast/N64. You don't compare products to their other products, you compare them to the competition and what they offer that others don't. What are YOU talking about?
@NaraMakesGames
2 жыл бұрын
One year ago, this was my #1 wishlist item for gaming. Now, nah.. I'll pass. The shallow cart slot alone is reason to skip on this one for me. And I'm not a fan of the OS. I don't want an OS to play carts. I wanna put them in (and expect them not to move around), and play. Nothing else. I've said it many times before, but when you got the rg351v out there for a fraction of the price... hard to justify anything else (and I just ordered a second rg351v).
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
The RG351V is a good one, that's for sure!
@mysterychimp007
2 жыл бұрын
Really weird to say that they would lock out flash carts in a firmware update. They’ve never done that for any other FPGA device. All of the other ones have an easily accessible alternate firmware that lets you load games right off of an SD card so you dont even need the flash cart
@gregoryberrycone
2 жыл бұрын
would also be taking away functionality that even the original hardware supports, at that point you'd be better off buying a gameboy advance sp and throwing a flash cart in it. but yeah i doubt analog would do something that ill advised
@RetroMoments
2 жыл бұрын
Looks just as good as expected!!
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by!
@glovedcop69
2 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why it's so hard or why third party companies don't create screen protectors or cases for these retro systems
@ehabcharek
2 жыл бұрын
you can get a screen protector for it from analogue for 15 bucks
@jameslangridge8849
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the pocket could do with a lanyard loop for a wrist strap like the wii remotes. Its a bit expensive to risk breaking it by simply dropping it 🤔
@null140
2 жыл бұрын
I'm convinced that the USP of this device is dependent on a bit of self-deception on the part of the consumer who must be enamoured with the idea of 'logic-gate-perfect' FPGA clones as somehow more 'pure' than emulator code, and therefore aesthetically superior. The screen technology and implementation is impressive (less so with GBA which must use interpolation scaling to get a proper aspect ratio!), but being marketed as a console *rather* than an emulator is another clue that it exists to serve those who are a bit self-satisfied with their anti-emulation ideals. The FPGA is *configured* by instructions--instructions that simulate (/emulate??) a pre-existing set of hardware. An emulator is programmed by instructions--instructions which allow pieces of hardware to simulate (/emulate?) a pre-existing set of hardware. I recognise that FPGAs designed to *be* an old chip require less sheer grunt than a CPU executing code in an OS. But that little fact alone conveys no benefit to the consumer at this time. This is an expensive device, and the A/V output of this thing can be matched by a good modern emulator device. As such, I'm left with the impression that the only reason you would want to buy one of these things instead of an RG351V is because you are hooked by a bit of marketing--some kind of psychological attachment to the idea of more 'pure' hardware and 'authenticity'. To me, the only authentic way to play a GB game is on a GB, because authenticity of the *experience* is more salient than authenticity of a set of logic gates, and that kind of experience can only be replicated by an extremely similar circuit design, chip process, screen quality, control feel, sound output, etc. To be clear, I would much rather play all GB games on an RG351V because I don't believe the 'authentic' experience is a superior one, in this case. It's not like the experience of playing PS2 games on a CRT over RGB video, which has been lost to many players since the advent of HDTV. In sum, I wouldn't say no to receiving a Pocket, but I am in no rush whatsoever to buy one for myself. Plus, their 'accessory' pricing is nickel-and-diming bullshit. $16 for a screen protector? Include it with the device. $100 for the dock? The functionality that that thing affords should hardly be called 'accessory'; you would always feel like you were missing out if you didn't purchase one, and a consumer paying a premium price in a particular market should never feel like they're still missing out after *shelling* out. I'm put off by Analogue's ethics here, and if the concern is making enough profit to stay afloat and solvent, well then maybe the price tag for a complete set would have been an equivalent yet more ethical way to secure that profit.
@DragonMasterSubo
2 жыл бұрын
About your flashcart comment, Analogue has always released a 'jailbreak' that allows loading of roms from the sd slot itself. They've never had issues with flashcarts or roms being used on their devices.
@khiclark31
2 жыл бұрын
I just hope these are more available. Maybe with the money they make they can improve manufacturing so they can have more product and get it out faster. Maybe they can find a way around the chip shortage too.
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Let’s hope!
@jasonknowing
2 жыл бұрын
The lack of the cartridge not looking secure is a dealbreaker for me. If you put it in sleep mode and slip it in your pocket I'm assuming the cartridge will be bumped loose? I'm not even a fan of the original sp having the color cartridge sticking out, this is worse. Otherwise this looks great, maybe a V2 will remedy this?
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed
@TheKahim
2 жыл бұрын
It is a great device for those having a Library of cartridges
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@TheHighestGodisGood
2 жыл бұрын
Secured my Pre-order today! Can't wait for this!
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Lucky you!
@TheHighestGodisGood
2 жыл бұрын
@@RetroDodo Tee hee hee
@nathanglynn7443
2 жыл бұрын
I'm kinda feeling the cartridge slot is a deal-breaker for me. I mean it looks like a great product don't get me wrong, but like we have the rg351v for that vertical retro playability. We have gameboys and many many many mods for gameboys as well as other handhelds like the GameCube. This one just seems excessive. Like with the money this costs you could get an awesome customised GBA, or a GBC or a DMG. I get the appeal that it does all these consoles plus more, but the fact it doesn't feel stable makes it a huge deal breaker for me. I'm sure there are many people that would love it, but at the same time I think there are many that after all the stuff ups and pain in the delays and communication issues that would turn their nose on it. Niche product and I love playing original carts but I think it's one I'll pass on myself. Take care, enjoy it and thank you for the honest review!
@ronald7378
2 жыл бұрын
Feels like the cartridge bumping is too big of a problem for me. When you’re on the go and just wanna put it in your pocket while its asleep, it would make me too nervous that I’ll loose my progress.
@Samuel-qi7in
2 жыл бұрын
They’re adding save states soon.
@ronald7378
2 жыл бұрын
@@Samuel-qi7in still, having to make a save state, then turn it off to put it away. And when you wanna get back to it having to turn the thing back on and load a save state. Id rather just use any other cheaper emulator at that point. I don’t know takes away from the “premium” feel they’re going for in my opinion.
@jordanvespa720
2 жыл бұрын
If the cartridge bumps while in sleep mode will that freeze the game? I would have thought as long as the cartridge is set back in place before turning back on it would be fine
@ronald7378
2 жыл бұрын
@@jordanvespa720 no clue. My guess is that since it doesn’t dump the rom it probably would freeze. But its something I would like to see someone test.
@chewyrocks
2 жыл бұрын
Its likely that you can play roms off the sd card once its jailbroken
@KyleRuggles
2 жыл бұрын
If I had a whole bunch of cartridges I'd probably buy this but I got an RG351V and I can play a whole bunch more games than this thing. This is a real niche product. As for the glass, I think I'd be more worried bout the screen than anything else, the fact that the glass is quite above the console makes it easier to break. The interface is pretty basic, and I dunno, seems awkward, it's off center .. I dunno.. $100 for the dock... It's a niche product, not for me, I only have a few Gamegear and Gameboy games, but I'm sure it's worth it for others. Was it worth the wait? Great video once again!
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Kyle!
@RyanSaotome
2 жыл бұрын
I dunno, it seems the Anbernic devices are the niche products with how all the big websites like IGN and others are reviewing this yet nobody outside of the emulation scene knows what the Chinese emulation devices are.
@rodmunch69
2 жыл бұрын
You're talking emulation vs FPGA, and it's hard to say a product, that will be far the best selling in its class is niche. I have a RG350M, it's great and all, but the Pocket is meant for people to be able to play their old games on a new, premium system - and not do so via emulation, with all the downsides that come with emulation.
@Official9TIMES
2 жыл бұрын
This is probably one of the most Best Designs for a Pocket Console Perfect to fit in your pocket no big buttons to get stuck while slide in and out of your pocket but everything else eh it’s ok ✅
@MO-kh1zy
2 жыл бұрын
I’ll wait for a revision where the cartridge slot is more stable. Not going to risk my cartridges falling out and breaking.
@marksullivan9692
2 жыл бұрын
if youre in the comments thinking you need a ton of carts. you dont. everdrives are also compatable with the pocket.
@Snowcountry556
2 жыл бұрын
@12:00 They'll support flash cartridges long term, I wouldn't worry about that.
@cljoe35
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! The first to ever review this most anticipated handheld!
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of people also had it when I did, but yes, we are very grateful to have early hands on. :)
@imaweerascal
2 жыл бұрын
I have to say that I laughed at the criticism of the bezels making it look old fashioned - it's a retro gaming device! It's entire purpose is to be old fashioned!
@jjerkamillo
2 жыл бұрын
This seems more like a boutique item.
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
That is true! But when they’re going for the modern look everywhere else on the device if does look a little odd. 😅 But its a personal preference.
@ummmrocklol77
2 жыл бұрын
"Now You Playing with Portable Power".... Thanks analogue For Bring me Back My Childhood in HD
@TXFDA
2 жыл бұрын
The Analogue Pocket ain't bad. In fact, it does what it needs to do, really well. It's a good console for playing Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance. My problem with it comes with the price. For the price, there's other options. A real GBA SP AGS-101 for instance, that's real hardware, and can play GB/GBC/GBA games just fine, with a good backlight. It can even play Game Gear games if you get a GBA Flash Cart. There's also emulation handhelds that can do WAY more stuff for less money. See, the Analogue Pocket's two main features are it's screen (and emulated screen effects), and that it's using FPGA Hardware Emulation. The thing is, the FPGA stuff....most consumers aren't going to notice a difference between real hardware, software emulation, or hardware emulation. I put my GBC and GBA side by side with my emulation handheld, and there was absolutely no difference in how the games played or sounded. Sure, there's a difference, I'm not stupid. I know games are more accurate on Hardware emulation versus Software emulation. But Game Boy emulation has come a LONG way, to the point where it's not much of a difference at all. At most, some frame-perfect timing might be a little off, but again, most people wouldn't even notice. The screen is great. I can't deny that, but...honestly? There's not really a REASON to have that high of quality screen for Game Boy games. The only real reason is to get those fancy screen effects to emulate the original screens. Thing is, if you're emulating on Retroarch, you can use shaders to do the same thing. To me, it just seems like you're spending $200+ on an unnecessarily nice screen, and FPGA which is gonna be almost unnoticeable compared to other ways you could play the games. Like I said, there's other options that get you the same results (minus the screen resolution), for less money. My Retroid Pocket 2+ can run everything from Atari 2600 to Dreamcast, PS1, DS, and PSP. You also have 200+ color palettes for GB games, color correction for GBC and GBA games, rumble for Pokemon Pinball, shaders to make the games look like their original screens. It has an HDMI out, and it has Android so you can install fancy frontends and stuff. It does everything the Analogue Pocket can do except for reading actual cartridges (which, let's face it, you could always buy a cheap rom-dumper and just dump your own carts as roms, along with the save file, and get the same results.) Maybe if the Analogue Pocket was $100 and not $220 (not even counting the accessories and attachments), I'd consider buying one. But for that amount of money, there's better options out there. Hell, even just a GBA SP would play your cartridges just fine. And if you're using a GBA flash cart, you even get save states.
@2nd-place
2 жыл бұрын
“Give ‘em a good blow.” - Retro Dodo 2021
@taxevader866
2 жыл бұрын
That handheld is a beauty.
@Rudgged
2 жыл бұрын
Didn’t realize this was still coming out, oh well, RP2 got delivered today so I’m hyped to get home
@luffysan7
2 жыл бұрын
I don't really understand the appeal of this device at all. Its pricey and is very limited due to reliance on cartridges. What is the advantage over getting something like the rg351mp? Full control over firmware emulators and roms without needing to hunt for cartridges, bumping cartridge issues, blowing into cartidges, cartridge adapters etc. I guess i can see the appeal to a very niche crowd that likes to use original cartridges but then you might as well play them on the original hardware too? This review feels a bit too gushy and doesn't consider the alternatives out there at this price range imo.
@broadnerdmike6450
2 жыл бұрын
Better screen than anything on the market and probably not close. You can use Everdrives or just wait shortly for a jailbreak if you want to use ROMs. FPGA is technically closer to the real thing than emulators (almost zero differences in graphics and sound and virtually zero actual ‘problems’ emulating games). It’s still just a preference thing and it is indeed very expensive, but it has a lot of things going for it.
@matterhorn5617
2 жыл бұрын
Everdrives run well. GB X7 some have issues hoping to be fixed. GBA X5 runs flawless. My GB X7 luckily runs flawless also. Pocket is most awesome and well worth every penny. Thanks for your review.
@JR7757
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the deeper dive into the Analogue Pocket, especially detailing what else the dock does besides having the device sit on it, as well as showing the Pocket in the case. Analogue's website could be more specific or show things better. I wonder if six months+ since your video and other techtubers alike has convinced Analogue to make some quality of life changes?
@GriefBurrito
2 жыл бұрын
Great episode dude, was great to see it in action! The unit looks great, gotta agree that off button and volume button placement is a little baffling though. I did wonder how stable the game carts would be with such small purchase into the case and I'm really glad you addressed it. Love that screen it's so damn nice!
@starlord7125
2 жыл бұрын
i like the black bars it makes it feel more retro
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Fair enough! Thanks for watching.
@Naturefreund
2 жыл бұрын
Nice device but it hasn't the benefit of a GBA SP or 3DS to flip the screen shut for better screen protection By that price they should have considered that option maybe I'll stay with my original GBA and SP hardware and a tuned display so far though Like having my different handhelds for each type of cartridges I am a collector ;-) Greetings from Germany
@sudnama5104
2 жыл бұрын
its amazing that it came with the link cable port
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Right? How nostalgic!
@sudnama5104
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought it with the clear case. Very hyped
@SWPLGAMING
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review🔥 Simplicity is key, from the look to the menu. It is a nice premium piece. Its straight play, and it will give you a reason to go out ot there and consume ligimate nintendo cartridges. Man that display is crisp. The cart input is a little annoying and Yep is expensive, but boy does it look and feel good. Thanks again bro👍
@NeoTechni
2 жыл бұрын
Gees, they gave so many free ones away. I hope they have some left for the people who have to pay for them I wish it supported USB-C to HDMI adapters. I have the Switch Jumpgate and it has 2 USB ports too
@oswin5565
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a neat little (not little) handheld
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Certainly not little. 😅
@merman1974
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting to hear your concerns about the cartridge slot, and the Dock definitely seems like a good idea - but (sighs) I just can't afford it and the chances of getting one are slim.
@jjerkamillo
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you're in the market for a Retroid Pocket 2 instead.
@merman1974
2 жыл бұрын
@@jjerkamillo I have been watching a lot of handheld videos recently, and the Pocket 2 does seem like one of the better options. It might be a case of waiting for the newer/faster models in the New Year to see which is best suited.
@WellGuessThatWasAThing
2 жыл бұрын
They just need to put a little risers on either side to stabilize the game boy games at the top.
@xWhoaSean
2 жыл бұрын
I made it through the queue for the orders maybe 2 minutes after it was live and i really want one but decided ultimately not to, mainly because they didn't specify which of the delivery brackets the order would be in before i paid and the thought of waiting until 2023 for something i paid 350 dollars for (w/ delivery and dock & international shipping) really put me off. Thinking i might wait for the Steam Deck now.
@rodmunch69
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing story, thanks for sharing.
@paolozago6123
2 жыл бұрын
Almost looks like the volume buttons and power button were intended to be the volume + and volume - slots, and later they decided to change the scope of the holes :O
@Sebbz
2 жыл бұрын
Really like the PSP parts in the frame in the background :D
@onthedre
2 жыл бұрын
How come when he said “1989” I thought 1893? Feels like that was how long ago the Gameboy came out to be honest.
@maxaim6078
2 жыл бұрын
Most anticipated console of 2021.... over selling it abit no ? Im sure alot of people just heard of it this past week
@Setzer777
2 жыл бұрын
The cartridge slot is a deal breaker. Save yourself $100 and get a RG351v instead.
@Thunderbird1337
2 жыл бұрын
This product would be so fantastic if it would allow putting roms on an SD card. It would have so much more potential buyers. But honestly, even as a gameboy fan and collector which has the oroginal cartridges, and someone who appreciates good screen quality: I won't buy this. I don't want to carry cartridges around and I want a system that also can play SNES, Mega Drive etc. I don't understand why they decided to only support original cartridges on the Analogue Pocket. Doesn't make any sense to me. Wouldn't have been a problem to support roms and deliver the system only with Freeware games (or without any games).
@taitruong968
2 жыл бұрын
They do it for legal reasons. The microsd card slot is there for a reason. There will be jailbreak version soon. I’m still going to pass on this. Never had a problem with emulation for these systems.
@taxevader866
2 жыл бұрын
I hope there's a flip version.
@slevinbeckett4381
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have a question for you. I saw in another video if you move a bit the cartridge the system will freeze. Can you confirm this problem? Apologize my bad english.
@JBoulter11
2 жыл бұрын
To me, that cartridge slot is a total dealbreaker. It needs to be much more stable than that.
@jeremyandrews3292
2 жыл бұрын
Someone got me one of these as a gift, and I feel bad because of how much they spent, but I'm not enjoying it much, even though I have tons of old Game Boy cartridges. I seem to be finding myself playing both the Miyoo Mini and my original hardware more than this. It just works better in practice, even though a device like this seems more authentic in theory. The authentic Game Boys will always hold my cartridge securely and allow me to swap batteries on the fly. Overall it just seems like if I am going to go to the trouble to replace save batteries in my old carts, I'd rather just play on the real hardware and not risk the (now quite valuable) cartridges coming loose and falling on the ground. It's like the same problem as playing original Game Boy carts on a GBA... the slot is too shallow for the older GB games, and it's even worse with two trigger buttons right next to the cartridge slot. The whole device seems like way too much of a compromise... they have trigger buttons so it can support GBA, but the form factor of an OG Game Boy which forces them to put the trigger buttons next to the cartridge slot because there is nowhere else. And the way those Game Gear adapters would look appears to be a nightmare... it would be even more unsteady. FPGA consoles work great with something you can set in front of a TV, but as a portable console for multiple handhelds, it doesn't seem to work well... I think where they went wrong was supporting too many handhelds. It should have been for GBC and GB only, then it wouldn't have needed trigger buttons and they could have made the cartridge mechanism more snug.
@Monkee3000
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Retro Dodo. I enjoy your channel and thanks to your (and others like Taki, Jim and Retro Game Corps) review, a happy owner of an RG351MP. I have a question for you. If software emulation is frowned upon, where does hardware emulation stand? Isn't the console design itself owned by Nintendo? I ask because this even got a review in The Guardian! Thanks for your time. Keep up the great work.
@BashoStrikes
2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully they can lower the price and still make a profit because it's too pricey. Personally I'll pick one up for my collection but I'll likely reach for my fully modded ips Gameboys to play Gameboy.
@piplup10203854
2 жыл бұрын
the weight is also a deal breaker for me 😕 I like my switch lite and I’m finding myself wanting lighter devices so between that and the RG351V I’m all set.
@dududu5189
2 жыл бұрын
@Lightning Gamer Nah, you just need to build some muscle.
@piplup10203854
2 жыл бұрын
@@dududu5189 Lol! I mean you're not wrong. I can't handle a heavier device I got weak arms for sure xD
@nurelljucida962
2 жыл бұрын
Already have mine pre-ordered and am hoping to be in the Q1 2022 group for receiving it. But I can't lie, the shallow cartridge slot is VERY concerning for me. Almost enough for me to consider cancelling my pre-order despite how excited and long I've waited for this product. It's far too expensive to buy and not be able to play your games 100% reliably. I want to be realistic with my purchase and look at things as logically as possible, but I would love for someone to say something that'll make me stick it out with this pre-order
@rodmunch69
2 жыл бұрын
Please cancel, it pushes me up in the buying queue.
@aliceinmansonland448
2 жыл бұрын
It's a flat NO!!!! I quit hauling around my big bag of cartridges several years ago, the last one of memory being my Vita case. You can have all that on one handheld without the big bag O games nowadays, and I'm not looking back! No cartridges, no fuss, no muss! You really want to go back to the stone age with no save states and save batteries that can crap out at any moment? Do what you want, I've seen better.
@bwillythekid8249
2 жыл бұрын
I never notice the bezel on all these devices untill someone brings it up.
@MachoNachoProductions
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@keaton718
6 ай бұрын
It is actually emulation, just hardware emulation which is arguably better than software emulators. But it's not perfect; Analogue still constantly patch it to fix errors for games that are still being reported. Like on the Super NT which has been out for six years, Analogue only just a few months ago released a patch which fixes the end boss music in Chrono Trigger. That's one of the most popular games of all time and people are still noticing emulation errors on Analogue consoles. I believe Analogue has stopped claiming on their website that their consoles are 100 accurate. I still prefer FPGA compared to a regular emulator, because it seems it really is more accurate; the errors are smaller and fewer out of the box.
@BjNi-rb8oj
2 жыл бұрын
I hope I can preorder it tomorrow. Last time I had issues with the payment..
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed.
@papabearpapaboo
2 жыл бұрын
This is so unbelievably frustrating… NOBODY CAN BUY THIS THING. The supply cannot meet the demand, and these videos are just a big slap in the face to the rest of us because we can’t buy it. Oh yeah, did I mention that scalpers are already selling it for $1,200? That’s right. One thousand, two hundred dollars. Seriously. Why.
@broadnerdmike6450
2 жыл бұрын
It literally went on sale again early today following an announcement they made a week or two ago.
@youseestefan
2 жыл бұрын
I need this one! Thanks for the review amazing video
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@Fendera1
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you can use a USB-C bluetooth audio adapter like the one from Genki that was made for the Switch. It also works for other devices like PS4 or PS5 so there's a chance it could work?
@owningshotgun
2 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me where the save data goes, does it save on the cartridge like the real hardware or on the console itself?
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
It saves on the cartridge.
@jacobbritt8191
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, I am getting it exclusively for GBA pokemon games and I wanted to make sure everything would save correctly
@chrisglock1840
2 жыл бұрын
Sadly i didn’t manage to get a Dock, only the Pocket. Hope tomorrow I’ll get a dock. Great Review, i can’t wait to arrive.
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
You manage to snag one? Lucky you!
@chrisglock1840
2 жыл бұрын
@@RetroDodo yes, because I first don’t put the dock to Cart, I was fast as hell on the check out ^^
@oswin5565
2 жыл бұрын
The screen is impressive
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@richardtheblue6294
2 жыл бұрын
It looks nice but I think id prefer it if it was horizontal.
@lisaerdman6191
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a very good system especially for the money I’m thinking about getting one only by once anyway.
@taxevader866
2 жыл бұрын
Can you browse and watch KZitem on it?
@DarkLegendOW
2 жыл бұрын
Just to verify you can not emulate you have to physically use a game cartridge correct?
@raziel3099
2 жыл бұрын
i would get this if i owned more games. Emulator seems like a much less expensive choice to play these games.
@jarrod300zx
2 жыл бұрын
Would someone know if the 100 in 1 kinda cartridges will work? Cheers
@nickturnbull5454
2 жыл бұрын
Feels like this going to be really popular with casual gameboy nostalgists who aren't aware of the state of emulation devices. Like those portable consoles which use real snes carts, just feels reckless taking your original cartridges out at this point.
@chewyrocks
2 жыл бұрын
This is for the enthusiasts who want a true recreation of these games down to the hardware level. Software emulation for GB games is good but it still has its kinks and flaws. You can settle for "good enough" I want the absolute best. Also it's likely that you can just load roms off the sd card once it is inevitably jailbroken.
@horsestruggles780
2 жыл бұрын
I guess technically it's a 2021 handheld - if you ordered within a 30second timeframe a year ago or got one for free because you have a youtube channel. Which is the main problem with these reviews. I'd be a lot more enthusiastic for a free one too, but with shipping and taxes included i'd be looking at spending over $300, which i'd have to pay today to receive a device somewhere in 2023. Realistically well over a year in the future.
@MrSweeperUSA
2 жыл бұрын
Do games on analogue look better than those respective games on DS or 3DS?
@WickedGamerCollector
2 жыл бұрын
Ok, that cardridge 4:20 slot is a deal breaker for me. 9:55 The docking is a cool feature ! Big Question is ... should you not get a Game Boy Classic, Color or Advance with a LCD Upgrade ?
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
We plan on doing video about just that!
@luckyluke95
2 жыл бұрын
Nice console but too expensive ! I prefer original console with Screen Mod IPS LCD OSD 👍
@dariusz1749
2 жыл бұрын
Looks cool, but it seems like, it's more collective stuff, than multifunctional retro machine :D
@Covnam
2 жыл бұрын
The whole thing looks so nice, why put a green power button? :/ I'd be interested to see a horizontal system (GBA style) follow this up
@usafbgartin
2 жыл бұрын
Other than not having a cartridge slot, I really would still prefer my clamshell Powkiddy V90 that I got for a fraction of the price.. Still that cartridge slot tho... ;)
@jjunek
2 жыл бұрын
This review is so positive about a terrible product, it almost seems like a paid ad. And i love retrododo, dont get me wrong. Just really dont get this product. I have my gba sp, why buy this? It cant hold the cartridge and its fragile. So i should play it carefully at home sitting on my sofa, right....
@RyanSaotome
2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully people figure out a way to turn this into an emulation device in the future, because thats a really nice screen. Limiting it to just the handheld games is a no go for me.
@spence2
2 жыл бұрын
it uses the same fpga as their nes system, so u should be able to play nes/snes perfectly too :)
@internisus
2 жыл бұрын
It actually has a second customizable FPGA chip and software that allows users to create their own core, so it's potentially limitless!
@steelsandgaming
2 жыл бұрын
Great looking handheld. Thanks Retro Dodo
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍 Thanks for watching! :)
@joshcrates
2 жыл бұрын
Wait so does it not have a built in cheat interface like other Analogue consoles?
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe in the future.
@javierduarte395
2 жыл бұрын
Duuude, where do you buy your Gameboy games...
@BroskiPlays
2 жыл бұрын
I got rid of all my gb games two weeks ago at a used store.. ouch now i regret it
@jackrogers3657
2 жыл бұрын
Gosh i wanna play mother 3 on this
@someguy1735
2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to get one now
@stormrider01
2 жыл бұрын
1:01 which game is that? Super Mario Land?
@davidraquepas2344
2 жыл бұрын
When you use L and R shoulders it moves the cartridge and freeze your game. This is so bad lol such a huge flawless of this system
@joppemontezinos2092
2 жыл бұрын
Dont people know up is volume up and vuse versa for down? Wouldnt matter uf the buttons were small, as long as u can feel where they start u should know which is which ngl
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
No it’s because its close to the sleep button, and they are both identical size making it hard to differentiate.
@looperthillz8651
2 жыл бұрын
is it ever drive mini 5 compatible ?
@BrunoM321
2 жыл бұрын
Looks great, but way too expensive
@RetroDodo
2 жыл бұрын
Fair enough! It's pricey alright.
@Andman8210
2 жыл бұрын
Am I able to play at super speed on my Pokémon games?
@RockyBergen
2 жыл бұрын
Analogue should send me a free one so I can decide for myself...
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