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Original Coupon Deal
Been eyeing this model off after watching [this] https://youtu.be/7pKTNIAZyGM?si=nhYiObyoysvhSHHM review on YouTube
Slightly cheaper than the last time it was posted here
Gaming Anbernic Game Console
- 24 Aug 11:59pm 6 days left
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Comments
ce5himm on 17/08/2024 - 00:11
+1
eBay plus not required
ozbagends on 17/08/2024 - 00:29
is this cheaper than ali express?
Goldfire on 17/08/2024 - 00:33
+11
Much the same price, within a dollar or two. Going through eBay will give local stock though for a much quicker delivery.
habib23q on 17/08/2024 - 01:13
+1
Finally got this one too. Yeah it has been cheaper on Aliexpress by a few dollars. But at this price it's better to buy like this. This will most likely arrive in one piece and won't have the box damaged as most Aliexpress ones seem to have due to being sent in just a white bag with no padding at all.
alcadive on 17/08/2024 - 09:41
+3
They probably send them the same lack of padding when they eBay seller buys them from alibaba lol
habib23q on 17/08/2024 - 09:42
+2
Hahaha your probably right.
theguyrules on 17/08/2024 - 10:03
+1
My one from aliexpress came in multiple layers of bubble wrap - it was a huge package when the actual box is small.
habib23q on 17/08/2024 - 10:25
Did you have any other items combined as well? I get multiple packages from Aliexpress and nearly every single one has has the same problem. There is the occasional well packaged item inside but not very often. They combine alot of my orders into one big package but again it's the same situation with alot of smaller bags inside a bigger one. I think it has to do with certian sellers tho not all. So ymmv.
theguyrules on 17/08/2024 - 10:30
+1
I had other things yes, but that was all inside an even bigger satchel.
This is what mine came like: https://reddit.com/r/RG35XXSP/comments/1dbj5vj/the_bomb_has_…
Only the Ambernic was in that bag.
habib23q on 17/08/2024 - 10:38
@theguyrules: After buying over 30 handhelds from them i have maybe gotten 3 or 4 like this.
TheDukeOfNukem on 17/08/2024 - 09:18
+4
I got my 556 for a bit less, but let me tell you, as someone who has a tonne of these things, and a Steam Deck, I use the 556 more than anything else and more than I thought I would. It's big, but it's juuuust small enough I can cart it around effortlessly and throw in the side of the car door, where the Steam Deck is quite cumbersome and no hope in hell of car dooring.
Speaker is a bit sh*t, but other than that, screen is fantastic, battery life is great, and emulation of PS2 era stuff is almost flawless (Superman Returns is so far the one game I've run into that played like sh*t, although I didn't care to change settings and just deleted it lol). Xbox (or PlayStation) remote play on the thing is fantastic, I have been using it in bed every night to clean up some achievements on the Xbox in the attic via remote play, runs like a dream.
sardines on 17/08/2024 - 09:52
may i ask you some questions please.
Is it easy to add emulation and roms? Im thinking of getting one but used to plug and play images at arcadepunks etc. Also have you tried the bluetooth for headphones as you state the speaker is crap.
Munkeyalan on 17/08/2024 - 16:54
Not OP but the 556 runs on Android, so it's basically the same as an Android phone. You install emulators from the Play Store or from other APK sources and drag and drop your game roms into the device storage or an SD.
sammy-lg on 17/08/2024 - 12:17
Man, is it worth waiting for another ~aU$210 deal or just biting the bullet. Seems like these will even be running more and more switch games in the future! Wish it was eligible for the 10% shopback cashback.
heef on 17/08/2024 - 12:55
+2
I wouldn't hold too much hope for substantial switch emulation improvements on this SoC. But if you limit to mainly 2D games it's already pretty good at that.
Here's a community compatibility guide
ozvictor on 17/08/2024 - 01:25
Reminds me of GBA
Kommodore on 17/08/2024 - 01:40
GBA SP the original wasn't this flip style.
Skinnerr on 17/08/2024 - 06:52
I had the landscape single piece clear purple GBA.
alcadive on 17/08/2024 - 09:44
It’s still a GBA lol it’s in the name
formulated on 17/08/2024 - 11:47
Shhhhh… don't tell nintendo
Donmega123 on 17/08/2024 - 20:12
Man I totally missed this era and only just caught the DS Lite.
PainToad on 17/08/2024 - 06:17
+1
Heads up, there’s been cases of these catching fire because the battery and CPU are too close together.
Skinnerr on 17/08/2024 - 06:54
+8
Nah that's cos I got the high score on Frogger and I was LITERALLY on fire! 🔥🐸
TEER3X on 17/08/2024 - 07:40
+1
Nonsense, GLC has the unbroken record
TheDukeOfNukem on 17/08/2024 - 08:36
So Skinnerr isn't master of his domain?
Jimothy Wongingtons on 17/08/2024 - 06:56
Yep alarmingly common from reddit reports
smartazz104 on 17/08/2024 - 18:08
How many cases?
Vool on 17/08/2024 - 22:56
I haven't seen anyone with a report of fires. Think there was about 4 people who's devices have melted (which could have lead to a fire).
pointless martyr on 17/08/2024 - 11:47
+4
finally, a step forward in immersion beyond controller rumble!
Skinnerr on 17/08/2024 - 19:43
'… explosive gameplay!💣'
theguyrules on 17/08/2024 - 07:04
Got mine delivered yesterday. Gonna have to keep in a fire proof box or something…
Skinnerr on 17/08/2024 - 19:43
How is it?
theguyrules on 17/08/2024 - 20:12
Not bad. I don't love the feel of the silver color - I feel like maybe I should have gotten one of the transparent ones.
First impression was it felt a bit cheap. It's nice to use but has some build quality issues.
Pulseless on 17/08/2024 - 08:00
+1
Yeah reports of the hinges on these things cracking pretty quick & the batteries catching on fire too
CyberMurning on 17/08/2024 - 08:08
wow… i watched many reviews weeks ago when they just got released and every reviewer were praising them.
maybe too early :D
TheDukeOfNukem on 17/08/2024 - 08:35
after watching [this] https://youtu.be/7pKTNIAZyGM?si=nhYiObyoysvhSHHM review
I also can't figure out how to put links in comments the way people do on here.
OZBMate8911 on 17/08/2024 - 08:58
+1
[ description ] ( link )
Without the spaces
Jimothy Wongingtons on 17/08/2024 - 08:59
+1
The format is like below (I’ve added a \ so it doesn’t auto convert the formatting) - put text in square brackets, url in bracket.
[OzBargain](https://www.ozbargain.com.au)
TheDukeOfNukem on 17/08/2024 - 09:07
+1
Edit: OOOOOOH, you may have yet created a new jv with this formatting ability
alcadive on 17/08/2024 - 09:45
Hint: there’s a preview button next to the post comment button
Skinnerr on 17/08/2024 - 11:55
Also the formatting help tab on the reply box has all the text tricks you can use on the site.
serpserpserp on 17/08/2024 - 08:56
+1
HODL for Ayaneo Pocket Evo
Munkeyalan on 17/08/2024 - 16:55
The Pocket Air was $399 on Catch a couple of weeks ago. Took all my willpower not to buy.
serpserpserp on 17/08/2024 - 17:00
Evo might be $600. Should be great
m0tyrider on 17/08/2024 - 09:10
+2
I love these little emulators, I have the Miyoo Mini Plus and its rad
TheDukeOfNukem on 17/08/2024 - 09:12
+1
I think this one from Anbernic is very cool, and I'm not saying the one I'm linking is comparable in terms of what can and can't be played,
But if you're just fiending for the GBA SP style and don't want to blow nearly a hundred, here's the same sort of form factor on an emulator console from a few years back for a few bucks under half (before tax, so probably a couple bucks over 40 in reality). I have one and it's a ripper. Definitely not my best emulator, not even close, but I too missed my GBA SP and this was there. It plays all the obvious ones, GB/C/A, S/NES, Mega Drive, etc. and a decent amount of PS1 games (though don't buy it for PS1), as well as a few port jobs like Duke 3D, Quake 1 (and maybe 2, I forget), OutRun, Streets of Rage remake, Doom 1/2, etc. Also plays Java games pretty well which was a welcome surprise. Oh, and 3GP files run great, so I copied over my old Nokia 3310's collection of the first 20 something seasons of the Simpsons (I got the yellow one, it felt right)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007282829817.html?spm=a2…
Wonderfool on 17/08/2024 - 09:40
Personally, I will suggest the r36s over this. It's not a clam shell, but a far better experience.
I have the v90 and I used it a fair bunch. But it feels like a toy compared to devices released nowadays.
bdo207 on 17/08/2024 - 10:44
I know bugger all about these emulators… Would you choose the r36 over the one in the original post? The price range works for me, but looking for something that's most "bang for buck" and least potential issues.
TheDukeOfNukem on 17/08/2024 - 12:39
In terms of what you can play, the original post and the R36S are more or less identical… Question is would you rather save 30/40 odd bucks and get a couple of joysticks, or pay more to get a cool clamshell but no sticks?
TheDukeOfNukem on 17/08/2024 - 12:38
Me too, love the R36S and for the price there's nothing close.
V90 was thrown up there specifically for the clamshell.
HD9990 on 17/08/2024 - 09:22
would love to buy one of these but I readlly don't know what to play on it.
Jimothy Wongingtons on 17/08/2024 - 09:45
+3
Super Mario bros 3
Sonic 1 and 2
Tony hawk 1
Metroid (super if you only pick 1)
Castlevania (particularly aria of sorrow)
Final fantasy tactics advanced
Etckrammis76 on 17/08/2024 - 13:53
+2
Just be like me. Buy it, set it up with about 4000 games then play about 50 games for about 12 seconds at a time. I love my 40xx but I really need to focus on games I’ll play for more than a few seconds. :)
Godgodgod on 17/08/2024 - 09:41
+1
I have one from previous eBay deal. While it's beautiful device and well made, this one has one fatal flaw.
The buttons require excessive force that will fatigue your arm and figures quickly plus the tactical response times for switches to bounce back.
I have just received powkiddy V10 and it's way superior in every way, build quality, price, dpad, buttons, 3:2 screen for gba
habib23q on 17/08/2024 - 09:46
+1
I've got the V10 and the Kinhank k36 on the way too from Aliexpress too. I'm getting this one for the collection and cos i had a silver SP back in the day. Also had a purple GBA before that.
Godgodgod on 17/08/2024 - 12:16
Same I still have a silver gba. You can notice the difference in buttons.
RocketSwitch on 17/08/2024 - 16:55
+1
Mate, my V10 arrived. Absolutely in love with it. Using it purely for GBA. Best.
RocketSwitch on 17/08/2024 - 16:56
V10 represent. Absolutely love it for GBA.
Bugleboi on 17/08/2024 - 10:45
What do you guys recommend for mostly ps1 emulator that wont break the bank?
theguyrules on 17/08/2024 - 10:48
Probs TrimUI Smart Pro
serpserpserp on 17/08/2024 - 14:10
Good choice.
Or otherwise if you can spend more (sub $300) Retroid Pocket 4 Pro
AliusCairo on 17/08/2024 - 14:31
+3
How did op get $84.79 price? With the voucher mine comes down to AU $94.78 including postage
rockfever on 17/08/2024 - 18:59
+1
Same for me. It’s a deal breaker for me.
LHSolutions on 17/08/2024 - 19:58
Was same for me until I changed delivery address from regional to metro work address.
Jinster on 18/08/2024 - 11:19
I tried them all. It's $9.9 delivery, regardless of regional, metro, business, house, apartment, parcel box (not accepted) or eparcel pickup.
LHSolutions on 18/08/2024 - 11:58
@Jinster: yea they removed free postage
hawktalk on 17/08/2024 - 16:47
Well after a few weeks of "research" I've just ordered this model. I couldn't decide between this and other devices that have a similar use (I'm trying to avoid doing what some people have done on other forums and end up with a collection of different models lol). Will see if this one does the job - otherwise I will end up buying another and another and another lol.
RocketSwitch on 17/08/2024 - 16:54
+1
That was me with the RG35XX. Now I have the RGB30, V10 and R36S. I also have the RG35V1, but I got that one for free. Now I am waiting for the TSP and X55 to hit rock bottom.
habib23q on 17/08/2024 - 17:15
+1
Lol you are obviously talking about me here. As I've mentioned on so many posts previously I have like 20 something handhelds at this point. I started off my newer retro handheld collection with the Rg351v and have been getting more since. This includes the following Rg35xx, M17, R35s, 3x R36s, RGB30, Retroid Pocket 3+, Sf2000, Trimui Smartpro, X55 and going back i still have my couple of hacked Psps and modded 3DS just to name a few. I've also had others that i have bought and sold inbetween.
RocketSwitch on 17/08/2024 - 16:51
I wouldn't get this at that price. Pretty much the same price on AliExpress the last week.
I got the PowKiddy V10 and R36S for $38 each via a Super Deal on AliExpress and got their respective cases for $3 each. Bargain! All came in perfect condition.
This is pretty much RRP! Wait for it to go to $70 at least. Or get TSP MUCH better.
The clam shell design is fantastic but the hinge, issues with battery and poor material the shell is made out of isn't worth it. Russ from Retro Game Corps said his one is banged up from all the times he has taken it out. So you need a case.
EdenKai on 17/08/2024 - 23:46
Is there one emulator youd recommend in particular? I feel like id mostly play GBA or PS1 games. Potentially NDS.
PainToad on 18/08/2024 - 06:39
Emulators are the software. Sounds like you want a recommendation on a device that runs emulators.
RocketSwitch on 18/08/2024 - 07:19
+1
Check out the RGB30, that's my go to for almost everything else PS1 and down. It will run PS1 X2 its resolution with some black bars, top and bottom. But since GBA was my fav system of my childhood, I wanted a dedicated GBA machine, if that sounds like you, V10.
Jinster on 18/08/2024 - 11:05
Price has gone up by around $10 due to postage?
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