Vita Vibes: Shaped like a Vita, with analog sticks that don’t click. They’re not centered and have limited motion—like déjà vu. Crisp Buttons: Dome switches for crisp clicks. Vita fans will feel right at home. Performance Mode: Switch it up with customizable functions. PSP and DC perform well, N64 too. Linux OS: The pre-installed Linux OS is a pleasant surprise. MinUI awaits testing. 16:9 Screen: Gorgeous widescreen, but most games won’t fill it. Dual analog sticks are quirky—few games use the second stick. Sturdy Build: Feels sturdier than a PSP or Vita. Fit and finish? Top-notch. Feature Match: Consider what features you’ll actually use. This device is a retro gem, but choose wisely. In summary, it’s a nostalgia-packed adventure. Get ready to game like it’s the good ol’ days! Read more

This thing is pretty awesome. Out of the box the overall quality of the device is obvious. The directions on how to use it are not. Software is reasonably intuitive, and it comes with a lot of retro games pre-installed that will provide hours of fun. Unfortunately they aren't the biggest retro games but there are some fun ones. I think you can add them though, but they provide zero instructions on how to do this. There is a lot you can do with the device, it has bluetooth and wifi capability so if you got two, you could play someone on the same wifi network. Screen is bright, and controls are pretty good, at least the d pad. The thumbtack controls are just ok. The biggest issue in my mind is the fact that the machine is just a bit long, which makes it slightly uncomfortable to use for long periods. If you are technically savvy, have played with Linux at all, this looks like it could be a great retro gamer with potential to be better. Read more

The layout of the console is comfortable and easy to use. It does run a little hotter than I would like, but it’s not terrible unless you charge and play at the same time. The RGB joysticks are very dim and I don’t use them but the screen gets decently bright (enough indoor use). I get around 6 hours of battery life from the console, and I play at half brightness. The D-pad and buttons are clicky with a little bit of mush, they could be more distinct in their tactile response. The analog sticks are positioned well and resemble the analog stick on the 3DS/Vita. The 5-inch display is more than enough for the games included and it provides a good viewing experience. The screen size is just right in my opinion since it allows smaller text to be legible, without being so big it's hard to travel with. The console is pre-loaded with games from different console generations. I will say that keeping the default settings will not give you the best performance, in DS games I disabled frame skip and the gameplay was immediately improved. This device is powerful enough to play most games at full speed, with only some exceptions needing frame skip. I think this device is good for those getting into emulation and wanting something better than a phone. This device has a good interface and emulating on it is much better than fiddling with touch controls on a phone. As with all emulators, settings can be changed to tailor for specific games and this device allows for that. Personally, I prefer the form factor of the RG35XX but that one lacks analog sticks. I think the Trimui is a good device and it’s perfect for just playing old-school games on the go. Read more

As a gamer I love having these options in modern times that you can have older games right in your handheld all together and that is priceless! The processor is powered by the A133P processor for responsive gaming performance. It is pretty snappy and works quick when selecting options on the menu and especially when playing the games on it. The operating system that this little handheld has is a linux-based OS designed for compatibility with a variety of retro game emulators. With linux you really have an open source OS and will be able to get almost any game on here with ease. The display is a 4.96-inch high-resolution screen that enhances the visual experience for retro games, it makes older games look nice and crispy! The colors are beautiful and vivid, the darks are deep and look fantastic! I love playing games in 720P it is so awesome and looks gorgeous! The storage supports up to 128GB with an SD card, so this will provide ample space for games and save files. The older games do not take as much space as the newer games now a days so do no worry about that. WiFi and multiplayer Supports WiFi connectivity for multiplayer online games and matches, so that is really nice and I use multiplayer a few times and it is so fun to play with others! Navigating the Linux-based system might be tricky for users unfamiliar with open-source platforms but just go on youtube and you will find everything you need! Once you start using it, you won't go back! Once you figure out how to install the ROMS you will want every game out there! LOL Read more

For what you pay, it's a great value. UI isn't awkward, great selection of games, familiar input layout. I was pleasantly surprised how solid the experience is. I know there are lots of cheap devices like this, but this one is a diamond in the rough. Read more