I got my new #Anbernic RG40XX H #emulation handheld on Tuesday. Installed #Knulli (a custom firmware) on it and then spent way too long figuring out how to import my #FinalFantasyIX save file. It should've been easy since I've done it so many times but unfortunately not.

Things I like about this device:
-Looks awesome (I'm a sucker for rainbow RGB on black)
-Great ergonomics (the d-pad and joysticks are both easily reachable)
-Very pocketable
-Quiet face buttons
-Good sized 4:3 aspect ratio display with minimal backlight bleed that seems to get bright enough to use it outside

Things I don't like about this device:
-It's just barely too underpowered to play FFIX at 2x resolution without slowdown during some battle animations
-Speakers aren't great
-Bumpers and triggers are very clicky and loud
-Colors aren't very vibrant and blacks aren't very black

Overall, I'm happy with this device and plan to keep it. Definitely worth $50.

Pov: my handheld console is booting up

#anbernic #linux #rgcubexx #knulli

I just published a blog post about my experience with four different Anbernic handhelds powered by the same Allwinner H700 system-on-a-chip. Those handhelds are commonly referred to as being part of the RGXX series.

A Tale of Four Anbernic H700-based Handhelds

https://linhpham.org/blog/2025/tale-of-four-anbernic-h700-based-handhelds/

ps: Of course, I had to hit publish right after Knulli announced a new version of their custom firmware 🙄

#VideoGames #Emulation #Anbernic #Knulli

Anbernic RG40XX H: análisis, características y opinión sobre esta consola retro portátil #Anbernic #muos #Knulli #retrogaming #RG40XXH

https://gouforit.com/anbernic-rg40xx-h-analisis-consola-retro-portatil/

And in way more fun news, I finally caved and snagged one of those emulation hand held devices. This is one of many “XX” series of devices from Anbernic, the RG40XX-V and damn I’m so impressed with it. I pretty much instantly installed #Knulli on it. And it’s more or less great out of the box, but it gives you about a bajillion settings to tweak, per system.

I picked this up because I’m so afraid of damaging or losing one of my vintage hand held devices. If I destroy this one or loose it, I’ll be sad, but super easy to replace, for now anyway.

#retrogaming

By the way, I’ve fallen headfirst into the retro gaming rabbit hole thanks to the AYANEO Pocket Micro. Bought an Anbernic RG35XX H a day later and spent yesterday's whole evening with @retrogamecorps's shader guide. What have I done?

#RetroGaming #Anbernic #Nintendo #Handheld #Retro #Gaming #Emulation #Zelda #Knulli #Switch

Wow. Switching from #Knulli to #MuOS dropped the boot time on my RG35xx H from 51 seconds to 16 seconds.

That’s a huge improvement and really fixes one of my major frustrations with it.

#gamedad #retrogaming #anbernic