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Summary

In this video, the reviewer explores the Amernick RG 40xx V handheld gaming console, focusing on its 4-inch screen and the addition of a thumbstick. Despite the thumbstick's potential to enhance gameplay, it disappointingly snaps to cardinal directions, hindering precise control in 3D games like Sonic Adventure 2. The reviewer compares the device to other models in the XX series, highlighting the clamshell design of the 35xx SP as superior. They also touch upon the device's lightweight feel and the general performance across various gaming systems. The video concludes with a critique of Amernick's recent product releases, suggesting a need for more innovation and quality assurance.

Takeaways

• 🎮 The user found playing Sonic Adventure 2 on a 35xxsp challenging due to the D-pad's imprecise control.
• 📱 The user appreciates the 35xx SP's clamshell design for its convenience and portability.
• 🤔 The user criticizes the lack of a thumbstick in devices capable of playing 3D games, which is later addressed in the RG 40xx V.
• 😕 The user is disappointed with the RG 40xx V's thumbstick, which only allows movement in cardinal directions, limiting its utility.
• 📺 The user notes that the RG 40xx V has a larger 4-inch screen compared to the 35xx series, which is a significant difference.
• 🚫 The user advises against purchasing the RG 40xx V due to the thumbstick's performance issues, suggesting other alternatives like the RG 351 V or the Anbernic RG 35xx Plus.
• 🔧 The user mentions that the thumbstick issue might be fixable with a firmware update or custom firmware, but it's not currently available.
• 📱 The user compares the Anbernic RG 40xx V to other devices in the XX series, highlighting the lack of significant improvements.
• 😐 The user expresses a sense of burnout with the numerous XX series devices from Anbernic, emphasizing the need for more innovation.
• 👍 The video is sponsored by Delete Me, a service that helps protect personal information and remove sensitive data from the internet.

Q & A

What is the main issue the user has with playing Sonic Adventure 2 on the 35xxsp device?

The user finds it difficult to control Sonic Adventure 2 on the 35xxsp because the d-pad does not allow for precise movements, making the game harder to play.

What is the clamshell form factor of the 35xx SP device and why does the user appreciate it?

The clamshell form factor of the 35xx SP allows the user to close the lid to put the device to sleep and easily carry it in a pocket or bag without needing a case, which the user finds convenient.

What is the user's opinion on the RG 40xx V device's thumbstick feature?

The user is disappointed with the RG 40xx V's thumbstick as it does not function as expected, snapping to cardinal directions instead of allowing for precise control, which is crucial for playing 3D games.

What is the significance of the 'V' in the naming of the RG 40xx V device?

The 'V' in RG 40xx V signifies 'vertical,' indicating the device's form factor, which is similar to the original Game Boy, aligning with the user's preference for vertical consoles.

Why does the user criticize the naming of tech products in the script?

The user criticizes the naming of tech products because the differentiation between models like the 35xx and 40xx is based on screen size, which they find difficult and uncreative.

What is the user's recommendation for those seeking a device with a thumbstick from the XX series?

The user recommends the Anbernic RG 351 V or the Pal Kitten RGB3 for those who need a thumbstick, as they offer better control compared to the RG 40xx V.

What is the user's view on the quality of emulation across different XX series devices?

The user finds the performance of emulation across the XX series devices to be similar, as they all use the same architecture, which makes discussing it repetitive.

What is the user's stance on the number of devices in the XX series and their differentiation?

The user believes that Anbernic should slow down the release of new devices in the XX series and focus on significant differences and quality assurance to avoid releasing products with glaring issues.

What is the user's advice regarding the purchase of the RG 40xx V device?

The user advises against purchasing the RG 40xx V due to the non-functional thumbstick and suggests considering other devices in the XX series that offer better performance and quality.

How does the user feel about the current state of Anbernic devices and their releases?

The user is experiencing burnout with the numerous Anbernic device releases and is critical of the company's approach to innovation and quality control, particularly with the RG 40xx V's thumbstick issue.

Outlines

00:00

🎮 Review of Sonic Adventure 2 on 35xxsp

The paragraph discusses the user's experience playing Sonic Adventure 2 on a 35xxsp handheld gaming device. They initially didn't think the use of a D-pad instead of an analog stick would be a big deal, but found it made the game significantly harder to control. Sonic's movement was not straight, and precise control was challenging. The user also talks about the XX series of devices from Amernick, praising the 35xx SP for its clamshell design and convenience. However, they express frustration with the lack of a thumbstick for 3D games. The user then mentions the release of the RG 40xx V, which includes a thumbstick, but criticizes its functionality, stating it does not work as expected. The paragraph concludes with a critique of Amernick's product releases, suggesting they should focus on quality and significant differences rather than quantity.

05:00

📱 Ergonomics and Performance of XX Devices

This paragraph delves into the performance of various XX devices, which can play games from Game Boy to PSP, with the user finding the consistent performance across devices to be unremarkable. The focus then shifts to the ergonomics and form factor of the devices, with the user appreciating the aesthetics and comfort of the devices, despite feeling they are a bit cheap. The paragraph emphasizes the user's preference for the clicky D-pad found in Amernick devices, although they note some models may have issues with missed inputs. The main critique is directed at the new thumbstick on the 40xx V device, which only allows movement in cardinal directions, making it unsuitable for precise 3D gaming. The user expresses disappointment with the new device's lack of improvement over previous models and questions the rationale behind its release.

10:03

🔄 Comparison of Amernick Handhelds and Emulation Quality

The final paragraph compares different Amernick handheld devices, focusing on their emulation capabilities and the functionality of their thumbsticks. The user suggests that the 35xx SP is the best model due to its clamshell design and improved button response. They also mention potential fixes for the input issues on some models and recommend the Pal Kitty RGB3 as an alternative with a better thumbstick. The user expresses their weariness with the numerous XX devices and a lack of significant innovation, particularly criticizing the 40xx Xh for its poor emulation and thumbstick performance. They conclude by urging viewers to think twice before purchasing an Amernick console and hint at a possible burnout with the repetitive nature of these devices. The paragraph ends with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content and support the channel.

Keywords

💡Sonic Adventure 2

Sonic Adventure 2 is a platform video game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega. In the context of the video, it is used as a test case for evaluating the control responsiveness of the 35xxsp handheld gaming device. The reviewer expresses difficulty in controlling Sonic's movement due to the d-pad, which is a significant point of discussion in the video.

💡D-Pad

A D-Pad, or Directional Pad, is a digital control stick on gaming devices that allows for directional input. The video script discusses the challenges faced when using a D-Pad instead of an analog stick on the 35xxsp, particularly in the game Sonic Adventure 2, where precise control is necessary for gameplay.

💡Clamshell form factor

A clamshell form factor refers to a design where two halves are hinged together, like a clam, and is commonly used in devices such as laptops and certain handheld gaming consoles. The video praises the 35xxsp for its clamshell design, highlighting the convenience of closing the device for sleep mode and portability.

💡Linux firmware

Linux firmware refers to the low-level software that is installed on hardware devices and is often used to control the device's hardware and provide a platform for the operating system. The video mentions the H700 CPU and Linux firmware as part of the XX series devices' architecture, indicating a standardized approach to these handheld gaming devices.

💡3D games

3D games are video games that use three-dimensional graphics to create a more immersive gaming experience. The video script discusses the reviewer's desire to play 3D games on the handheld device but frustration with the lack of a thumbstick for precise control, which is a common feature in 3D gaming.

💡Thumbstick

A thumbstick, also known as an analog stick, is a type of control stick that allows for more nuanced and fluid movement compared to a D-Pad. The video reviews the RG 40xx V device, which includes a thumbstick, but criticizes its functionality for not providing the expected control in 3D games.

💡Cardinal directions

Cardinal directions refer to the four main compass points: north, south, east, and west. In the context of the video, the thumbstick on the RG 40xx V is said to snap to cardinal directions, meaning it only allows movement in these four primary directions without the fine control expected in a thumbstick.

💡Emulation

Emulation in video games refers to the ability of one device to imitate another device's hardware, allowing it to run games designed for that hardware. The video discusses the performance of various emulations on the XX series devices, including Game Boy, NES, N64, and Dreamcast.

💡Custom firmware

Custom firmware is an unofficial, modified version of a device's firmware that can offer additional features or improvements. The video mentions the possibility of a custom firmware fix for the thumbstick issue on the RG 40xx V, indicating that the problem is recognized and might be addressed by the community.

💡Homebrew

Homebrew refers to software, such as games or applications, that are developed without the authorization of the console manufacturer. The video script mentions homebrew developers working on a fix for the thumbstick issue, showing the active involvement of the community in improving device functionality.

💡RG 40xx V

The RG 40xx V is a handheld gaming device from the XX series by Anbernic. The 'V' stands for 'vertical,' indicating its form factor. The video focuses on evaluating this device, particularly its larger screen and the functionality of its thumbstick, which is a central point of critique.

Highlights

Playing Sonic Adventure 2 on a 35xxsp with a D-pad is challenging due to the lack of precision in movement control.

The clamshell form factor of the 35xx SP is praised for its convenience and portability.

The RG 40xx V is criticized for its thumbstick that only works in cardinal directions, limiting its utility for 3D games.

The RG 40xx V's screen size is larger at 4 inches compared to the 3.5 inches of the 35xx, impacting its name and user experience.

The video discusses the naming difficulties in tech products, suggesting a lack of creativity in the industry.

The RG 40xx V is compared unfavorably to other XX series devices due to its non-functional thumbstick.

The reviewer expresses a desire for fewer but more significantly different device releases from the manufacturer.

A sponsored segment by delete.me highlights the importance of personal data privacy and the services offered to protect it.

The reviewer humorously discusses a fictional job application scenario involving fanfiction, adding a comedic element to the video.

The RG 40xx V's compatibility with a wide range of gaming systems is mentioned, from Game Boy to N64 and some PSP games.

The build quality of the RG 40xx V is criticized as feeling cheap and light, despite its large size.

The reviewer praises the clicky D-pad of the 35xx SP and compares it to the RG 40xx V's D-pad.

The thumbstick's performance is deemed unsatisfactory, with a significant issue of only allowing movement in cardinal directions.

The video includes a comparison of the thumbstick's functionality using an N64 controller testing ROM.

The reviewer suggests that the thumbstick issue could potentially be fixed with a firmware update or by homebrew developers.

The RG 40xx V is not recommended for purchase due to the thumbstick's performance, and alternatives are suggested.

The reviewer expresses burnout with the XX series of devices and a desire for more innovation in future releases.

The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe, engage with the content, and share their thoughts on the discussed devices.

Transcripts

so I've been playing through Sonic

Adventure 2 on my 35 xxsp and I really

didn't think that using a d-pad instead

of an analog stick was going to be a big

deal but it actually does make the game

way harder to control Sonic doesn't move

straight he moves a little to the left

refining the movements is really hard

you have to kind of tap your way over to

the angle you want it's a clunky mess

but so is Sonic Adventure 2 so it's okay

am bernick just loves their H700 CPU and

their newish Linux firmware there are

now a Litany of devices in their XX

series that use this same exact

architecture the only difference is

really their configuration the best one

is the 35xx SP because of the clam shell

form factor I wouldn't consider myself a

clamshell guy but the convenience of

being able to just close the lid put it

to sleep and throw it in your pocket or

just throw it in your bag without having

to worry about putting it in a case or

breaking the SC scen or anything is a

really nice feature my biggest gripe

with it is having the ability to play 3D

games but not having the ability to

control those 3D games with a thumb

stick but don't you worry amernick has

released yet another device with the

same exact architecture but this time

it's got a thumb stick wow this is the

RG 40xx V the v stands for a vertical

usually I'd like a nice vertical console

I like the original Game Boy form factor

but but that already exists in the same

platform with the same internal and it's

been out for a while the big difference

here is the screen it's 4 in instead of

3.5 which I've learned since my last

video is why it's called the 35xx and

the 40xx that's the screen size it must

be really hard to name Tech products

because everyone sucks at it the other

big difference is the singular

thumbstick which is very nice to have

for some of these 3D games

or it would be if it worked the way a

thumb stick should work it does not what

is the point of this one I really don't

understand how they keep releasing these

I think they struck gold with this

architecture that they have I do like

the XX series I just wish they would

slow down only release these things when

they're significantly different from

each other maybe QA test them a little

bit more although the problems with this

are so glaringly obvious I don't even

think a QA test is necessary quality is

better than quantity right how many of

these do we need especially when we

already have a vertical one that I like

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sunflowers this plays everything that

the other XX devices play Game Boy and

NES all the way up to N64 Dreamcast and

some PSP games not many though the

performance of these devices and how it

plays all these different systems it's

getting boring to talk about because

they're all the same if you're

interested in that at all just go watch

my 35xx SP video that's a much better

device anyway if you're interested in

this particular device you're probably

interested in it because of the

ergonomics or the form fact actor it is

a very pretty device I'll give it that

it feels a bit cheap unfortunately it's

deceptively light I guess that makes

sense because it's big but the internals

are the exact same as the other devices

fortunately it's comfortable the buttons

feel pretty good I hear a lot of praise

for this d-pad in particular I actually

really like amerck d-pads they usually

nail the design of those although there

are some XX devices like the 35xx plus

that is prone to miss inputs on on the

d-pad the 35xx SP has a very very clicky

d-pad and some people don't like that

but I like it the d-pad on this V device

feels kind of similar to the other

amernick dad maybe it's a bit softer

less stiff it feels fine but I wouldn't

say it's a massive Improvement I don't

know where everybody's getting that

however it looks like it isn't going to

miss input the same way as some of the

other amck d-pads so I guess that's the

Improvement now that all that's out of

the way let's talk about this terrible

thumbstick for the whole rest of the

video don't look at the playhead there

is a lot more of the video to go

physically it's fine it's the same

Nintendo switch style thumbstick that

all these Chinese manufacturers have

been using will it drift probably

eventually that doesn't concern me

though I'm not going to be using this

thing like I would a Nintendo switch

joycon I'm probably not going to be

using the thumb stick all that much

comparatively the issue is that it snaps

to cardinal directions what the what is

the point of that the first thing I did

was boot up Sonic Adventure 2 because

that was what I was most excited to play

on here I was playing on my SP and I

missed having a thumb stick this is the

same device as the SP but it has a thumb

stick so so it should fix that for me

right well Sonic still doesn't feel like

he's moving right at least with a thumb

stick you can like walk if you need to

you aren't full sending it with each

Direction you press but that's not

enough I need to be able to move in any

direction that I want want it feels so

weird to have to correct my angle in

this way I want to get on this rail I I

should just have to hold straight right

but if you hold straight he doesn't go

exactly straight he's going a little to

the left so I have

to hit right a couple times I have to

like tweak

right because I can't just go a little

bit diagonal to the right it's literally

the same as having a d-pad the only

difference is I can walk if I want

to you know if I didn't have this

problem with the SP I probably wouldn't

have even noticed that this thumb stick

was so bad I probably would have just

chalked it up to Sonic Adventure 2 be

Jank just to really make sure that I

wasn't crazy I went to the controller

tester on the device and that only has

eight cardinal directions you can't

really test the thumb stick with that so

I found a controller testing ROM for N64

over on GitHub it's called Mimi I'll

link it in the description below it's

pretty cool and this proves that the

40xx v's thumb stick only snaps to

cardinal directions with very minor

leeway on the diagonals for comparison

this is what it looks like if I were

using an Xbox controller still not

perfect but hey at least I can move the

cursor wherever I want on the V Mario

snaps to cardinal directions too in fact

every 3D game that you will play will

snap to these cardinal directions what

is the point of this what is the point

of releasing a whole new device device I

guess it's to add one little thing but

that one little thing doesn't work right

so what was the point of releasing a

whole new device I need am bernick to

take a step back and ask themselves why

first before releasing a whole goddamn

device the whole reason people are going

to want this is for that little guy

because it's the only thing that's

different I guess what a 05 in bigger

screen is that really going to move

units this is something that could be

fixed in a firmare update and I look

forward to that hopefully they're

working on it Homebrew devs are working

on a fix for this but there is currently

no custom firmware that has a fix for

this thumb stick right now and really it

shouldn't be up to custom firmware devs

it should work when it's shipped it

should be obvious by now that you

shouldn't buy this I can't see anybody

wanting this for any reason other than

the thumbstick maybe you really like the

Deep head that people were ranting and

raving about but it's like marginally

better

if you like the form factor the 35xx

plus is great the d-pad is mostly great

if the Mis inputs are a problem for you

there are fixes for that supposedly

newer versions have a hardware fix but I

don't really trust that I still think

the SP is the best of the bunch the

clamshell is definitely worth it and the

buttons are nice and clicky I do like

clicky if you absolutely need a thumb

stick there are a bunch of options

honestly I never made a video on this

but the pal Kitty rgb3 is awesome I

usually don't even like Po Kitty devices

but this one is pretty great the thumb

stick is pretty great it's not the most

accurate but it does allow for refined

movements and even reaches all of the

corners of the n64's stick gate it can

play pretty much all the same stuff as

the 40xx V although some emulation

quality like DS might be slightly worse

but it's a little cheaper than the 40

XXV and a lot of the other XX devices

and the thumb stick works like it should

the square screen is actually

surprisingly nice for a lot of games it

looks best for Game Boy games and some

vertical arcade games but Dreamcast

looks fine on it too and look Sonic

moves the way he should even amberi has

gotten thumbsticks right before one of

the first devices that I ever got from

americ was the 351 V the v stands for

vertical this also allows for more

refined movements than just the cardinal

directions this device is the

predecessor to the newer 40 XXV that

we're talking about in this video N64

emulation is pretty bad it couldn't even

run the controller tester ROM but at

least they got the thumb stick right

look Mario moves just fine so we know

that amick's capable of it I don't have

an AM bernick RG 353 V probably because

when it came out it looked unremarkable

to me but that has two thumbsticks and

I'd venture to Guess that that

thumbstick probably works just fine

something must have happened recently

with americ because the 40x X xh which

is in the same family as the 40xx V has

some pretty bad cardinal direction

snapping too with the thumb stick I'd

say to avoid that one too if you really

want a thumbstick there's just too

godamn many of these devices and you

know what usually these videos are

interesting because each one does one

thing a little and some other things

really nice and it makes those devices

exciting and it makes it interesting to

see all these different videos which one

does this the best but this is getting

absolutely Ely ridiculous I'm really

trying to do my best and I'm going to

try a lot harder now to only make these

videos when there's a device that's new

and exciting the problem here was that I

thought this was going to be new and

exciting and I already started making

the video so I need to try a little

harder to have some foresight I think

I'm just going to trust them a little

less when they release a new device that

looks nice I wonder what amck is going

to do when we all get burnt out on these

XX devices because that's me right now

I'm burn out on these devices the SP was

exciting but imagine if like the hinge

just didn't work on that because that's

where we're at with this the one thing

that makes this different just does not

work this should absolutely make you

think twice before getting an amernick

console it's going to make me think

twice before wanting to even review one

so what you guys think about the rg40

XXV or just the Litany of ambet consoles

that have been releasing and other

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