The Anbernic RG Rotate is a unique form factor, with a clever swivel hinge that sets it apart from the pack. Let's take a look at the good and bad so far. The device isn't up for sale yet, I'll add links when they are available. Recommended USB dongles: Odyssey Retro (AliExpress): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3cDke6f Odyssey Retro (direct): https://www.veclan.com/engappliance_sel_one?eng_ApplianceVo.eac_id=4 UGREEN dongle: https://amzn.to/42lzDKv This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way. Check out my weekly newsletter: http://news.retrogamecorps.com/ Ways to support this channel: RGC merch: https://store.retrogamecorps.com YT channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps Timestamps: 00:00 introduction 01:15 specs and battery 04:48 release date and pricing 05:33 unboxing and teardown 08:04 first impressions 11:18 controls and ergonomics 16:31 screen and audio 25:49 software showcase 28:22 using as a media player 28:57 emulation performance testing 35:47 summary (likes and dislikes) 38:12 conclusion Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/ This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. #Anbernic #emulation #DAP #retrohandheld #gaming
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If it had a dedicated headphone jack I'd be sold, it'd be a sick music player
Ambernic keeping the thingamabob era alive
me trying to rotate my wallet hoping money will magically fall out:
No headphone jack is ridiculous given the music app they included
So glad the screen is there to prevent my buttons from being scuffed and cracked if I drop it.
I can’t wait to try Apé Escapé on my new Rotaté
It’s just so nice to have some innovation happening again! It’s like we’re getting back to the late 2000s with the VAIO UX and the PSP Go, and now we just need phones to follow suit and do something interesting too. As someone else said, would make a phenomenal media player if it had a headphone jack!
Russ: "2.8 inches is just too small" Feels bad man 😔
One thing I didn't realize until this morning is that the top panel casing on the black (plastic) model is actually METAL both on the front and back. Probably why it feels so sturdy!
-Makes MP3 player looking device -Audio is the weakest part A certified Anbernic classic
They should make a Collab with Fiio and make a V2 of it with a budget DAC in it.
Now we just need this as a phone.
Me when this was first revealed: just a gimmick, what's the point? Me now: yeah man, I wanna buy it!
No headphonejack for clearly a musicplayer looking device is typical Ambernic shinanigans. I knew it, there’s always a dealbreaker !
4:27 as a teacher I just had flashes of PTSD
It makes me so mad that they put this chipset in this thing but they put a much weaker chipset in the DS device
I like the fact theres an aluminum version, id like more metallic handhelds. But the battery life (only 2000 mah) and lack of headphone jack makes me hesitate.
This thing is a serious competitor to the Brick Hammer.
Finally, Advance SP with a screen that can get scratched!
21:48 who else remembers the GBA SP adapter for headphones 🎧 😂. I rocked my attachment for a few years bearing all the Megaman Zero and Battle network games (and loads more). At least it was sturdy compared to USB C socket holes...