Maybe You Don't Need the Shiny New Thing?

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Published on April 11, 2025 1:01:38 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVps6shnnV0

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With the current concerns about tariffs and rising handheld prices, I think it's a great time to talk about how sometimes, the best handheld is the one you already have -- or maybe one that is older, cheaper, and more readily available.

Handhelds mentioned in this video:

TrimUI Brick:
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oD5oxCl
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RI7pUO

Miyoo Mini:
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFNcldB
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Yv3nmD

Miyoo Mini Plus:
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omTFwYh
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3G6fvUX

Anbernic RG40XXV:
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDXGNqD
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4i8ucUE

Retroid Pocket 5: https://tinyurl.com/RP5RGC

Anbernic RG35XXH:
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okYGkON
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4j24Itj

Anbernic RG Cube XX:
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oo3ddP3
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4i8utqE

Miyoo Flip (avoid the gray model!):
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oouPGdb
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4jlOqLE

Anbernic RG35XXSP:
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ophZOi5
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4idy86H

Odin 2 Portal: https://tinyurl.com/RGCodin2Portal

Odin 2:
AYN direct: https://tinyurl.com/AYN-RGC
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4joob81

Steam Deck: https://www.steamdeck.com/

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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:12 the best possible handheld
03:38 vertical handheld
07:58 horizontal handheld
11:44 clamshell handheld
14:45 pricey handheld
18:50 summary and conclusion

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