The new MinisForum UM560 (Ryzen 5 5625U) is one of the most exciting mini PCs I’ve tested in a while; it’s a rare PC with many positive aspects, and zero deal breakers. If you’re in the market for a $500 gaming-focused or Batocera mini PC, let’s see why this is one worth considering.
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The Analogue Pocket is the first FPGA handheld, promising cycle accurate gameplay for your beloved Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges with a brilliant display and modern features. But does this experience warrant its hefty price tag?
More info here (ships in 2023): https://www.analogue.co/pocket
Other devices featured in this video:
Miyoo Mini
Anbernic RG351V
Anbernic RG552
The MinisForum UM350 mini PC is compact, full of nice features, and has excellent emulation performance for under $400. In this video we’ll test its features and performance to see if it’s a good fit for you.
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The new Chuwi RZBOX mini PC has an industrial design and features the Ryzen 7 5800H, 512GB storage, 16GB RAM, and WiFi 6. So let’s take a look at its gaming and emulation performance, to see if it warrants the price tag.
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At about $40, the new PowKiddy X39 certainly looks pretty decent. So let’s do a deep-dive review to see whether this device’s performance and user interface is worth the price of an evening at the movie theater.
Buy one here
use code “BGRuss06” to bring the price down to $40.99
Coupon expires July 31st, 2022
This new third-party controller has a terrible name but checks nearly every box for me: it plays Switch, PC, and mobile no worries, works on Batocera and EmuELEC without a hitch, has hall-sensor analog inputs for both the thumbsticks and triggers (no drift!), and works both wired and wirelessly. So at $70 (with a $5 coupon on Amazon), could this replace the various controllers I use right now?
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The GPD XP Plus has a hefty spec upgrade from their previous model, making it the most powerful Android-based handheld device today. So let’s take a deep-dive review of the XP+ and see whether it’s going to be worth the investment in today’s environment.
More info here
The Phawx’s review
My original GPD XP review
Android Starter Guide
I got my hands on the new Atomic Purple colorway for the AYN Odin Pro, so let’s take a look at it and see what’s changed from the first-batch black model.
Buy one here
AYN Odin shipping dashboard
Well, it’s certainly cute. The new PowKiddy RGB20S sports a lovely 3.5″ 480p (4:3) display, a nice compact design, and everybody’s favorite chipset, the RK3326. So does its unique features (and a few hidden surprises) make it worth $80? Let’s find out.
Other devices mentioned in the video:
Anbernic RG351V
Anbernic RG280V
Miyoo Mini
PowKiddy RGB10 Max 2
Let’s put together a travel-friendly portable monitor setup for both budget and premium experiences.
** Note that when making the video the Innocn OLED monitor price was $680, but it is currently being sold for $560.
Items used in the review:
Innocn 4K OLED monitor
Innocn also sells a 1080p, non-touch, non-battery OLED monitor for $350
AWOW 1080p LCD monitor
AWOW monitor review video
Note that the AWOW monitor is now sold out, but Innocn makes a similar 1080p LCD portable monitor for $150
Lamicall tablet stand
Lamicall official site
ACEFAST charger (black)
ACEFAST charger (white)
Retro Game Corps 