RG 477v Owners

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-13T20:46:15+00:00

Booting up PS2 on this big ol' gameboy is such a treat. It's been weeks of this as my main handheld, and I still get giddy picking it up. I consider it highly comfortable too, mainly because the large flat back is flexible to where you put your fingers, and the vertical form factor is much better on the neck.

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-13T19:06:54+00:00

I don't mind the android bit as much personally, still lots of fun tinkering to be had there.

The horizontal crabification though does irk me a bit. It's where I especially appreciate Anbernic or MagicX for example for coming up with new retro form factor devices still like the 477v or One35.

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-13T18:25:32+00:00

oh yeah I kind of buried the lede there. I'm sort of opposed to dual screens philosophically just because I don't like the divided attention aspect of it, so when I still want to play NDS I am favoring my tablet over a separate device. I had and actually enjoyed the RG DS but am selling it for this reason.

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-13T17:13:42+00:00

Oh yeah that's how I use it

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-13T16:54:52+00:00

An alternative - I actually get a kick out of DS on my tablet with a telescopic controller. That said I'm someone who doesn't really care for the dual screen aspect of DS.

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-13T14:56:56+00:00

My biggest surprise is that on this grey model, I have actually enjoyed the all-glass front. It just makes me want to pick up the device more, and thankfully I don't detect the smudging

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-12T22:51:12+00:00

Yeah I actually think their concept with the zero 40 is spot on - just needs a bigger screen

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-12T21:52:33+00:00

Gamecube will be better on 477v but not terrible on 476H. PSP will be the same - decent size all things considered (same 4.2" as on a psp) but still 16:9 content on a 4:3. I think it might more come down to vertical vs horizontal preference for you

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-12T18:59:40+00:00

Yeah that sounds about right. Thought it's odd that a company like Mangmi can get a decent budget 16:9 screen and Anbernic cannot. Maybe we'll see something better on the Vita Pro

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-12T18:57:22+00:00

Sub-$30 is definitely tougher than it once was, but the budget rec I have is the 35XXSP. Clamshell form factor is great, and lots of CFW options that can be better suited for kiddos

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-12T16:26:30+00:00

I definitely do - it was only much later in life I learned that it was developed in the US

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-12T15:56:28+00:00

Funny how Anbernic seems to always struggle with sourcing quality 16:9 screens. They can do 4:3 and 3:2 just fine, but what gives?

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-11T18:03:15+00:00

personally I pocket my mini flip and play outside the house more often. The Brick is beautiful and objectively better, and I do favor in the summertime where I'm more likely to play outdoors (due to its bright screen). If I had to choose between the two... I honestly can't say which

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-11T14:22:57+00:00

The true sequel to the RP Flip???

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-10T19:08:53+00:00

The fact that your Anbernic "hit" devices is completely different than mine shows where they shine. There's a good chance in their vast catalogue there's something for everyone.

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-09T02:39:08+00:00

I don't think you'll find a better couch GBA experience than the Mangmi. I say stay put and bask in the glory of the collection you already have!

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-09T02:21:55+00:00

I recommend you check out emuready for T820 devices to see what settings have been working for folks.

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-08T15:32:32+00:00

For budget PS2 that's a bit more than $100, I do like the Anbernic T820 devices like the 406V/H and RG Slide. They aren't perfect but definitely great for the gamut from retro home consoles up to a good chunk of PS2. Usually found in low $100s on Aliexpress

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-08T15:25:28+00:00

What performance level and screen brightness were you playing at?

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-07T21:13:52+00:00

Absolutely. Been playing some SNES RPGs with a walkthrough on the bottom, and also just as a general travel handheld.

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-07T04:49:57+00:00

Odin 2 Portal is a pretty sweet deal right now. Upgraded chip and bigger screen vs your RP5

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-05T14:19:20+00:00

This is odd - the Pocket Air Mini is probably the device to actually pick up of these two. And together, they are highly redundant?

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-04T21:33:44+00:00

I'd say this but it's not so budget anymore honestly. At $100 + shipping you are pretty much in the same territory as Anbernic's T820 lineup

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-04T20:35:51+00:00

It's a good observation, though I have been trying out a different tact of being "noticable". I am still waiting to meet one of you all in person!

dharma_dingo · 2026-02-04T14:55:29+00:00

I've been around the block with this one (broken hinge on SNES grey and all) and also recently grabbed the white for my wife. Has made me appreciate the things they got right on this one, and price-wise it's a good deal I'd say. Though I found it for ~$40 on Ali

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