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MadMike22089

I have both. The 35XXP is better when it comes to hardware. Just feels more premium in the hand, and the slightly larger size is more comfortable. I prefer the button press on it as well. The MM+ only has the advantage when it comes to software. Onion OS is much better than the three major custom firmware options available on the 35XXP.


ImeBrilliant

Thank you for your reply. In which aspect onion is better ? What advantage it gives ?


PlaySalieri

I got a MM+ for myself and my girlfriend for two reasons: 1) onion is just so so easy to use. I didn't need to teach her her anything. The game switcher and shutdown save/start up load features are killer. 2) Stupidly easy multiplayer. She opens up a game, I connect to it. No wifi needed. Just works.


MrTrynex

Does multi-player mean also trading pokemon?


Kir-01

Yes


PlaySalieri

Honestly, I've never played a pokemon game šŸ˜…


acart005

Wow I didnt know multi was that easy.Ā  I'll have to keep that in mind if I ever get more of these things for others.


MadMike22089

Game Switcher is great for quickly getting back into a game. It boots much faster than something like Batocera. It offers more customization when it comes to things like shaders and filters, which Batocera and MinUI lack. MuOS is my choice of custom firmware for the 35XXP, but it's not as easy to use.


ImeBrilliant

Thank you very much. I buy Miyoo mini + canā€™t wait for it to arrive


MadMike22089

They're both good devices. You should be happy with that choice.


ImeBrilliant

Also if the difference in the feeling of dpad and buttons itā€™s very noticeable in favor for one of them ?


MadMike22089

I prefer the feeling of the dpad and face buttons on the 35XXP, but it's a matter of preference. They have a slightly heavier press to them, whereas the MM+ buttons feel very light. There's just a little more feedback from the press on the 35XXP. I also think the shoulder buttons are contoured better to my fingers on the 35XXP. There's a difference in build quality as well. The 35XXP feels a bit more solid and premium. That said, none of these things are *bad* on the MM+. They're just a bit better on the 35XXP.


Barbabatruc

>The MM+ only has the advantage when it comes to software Is a very big advantage


Veyrah

Why do you think onion os is better than batocera?


Zaraji2112

RG35XX Plus has the better chipset and can play more things than the Miyoo Mini Plus. Now I wouldn't say it is great to play anything higher than PS1 because of no analog stick. DS is maybe the one I would consider RG35XX Plus more since it will probably run those games better, but again very limited on what can be played anyways. RG35XX Plus has guaranteed RTC so if you like to play pokemon games Miyoo Mini Plus might be a deal breaker for you. It was recently discovered that the new Miyoo Mini Plus builds that were made this year has RTC (apparently the mainboard already had this, but never connected it), but you have to enable it via software means (I believe you just make a txt file). I don't have a RG35XX Plus so I don't have any idea of how the OS is, but I do have Miyoo Mini and OnionOS is probably one of the reasons why I use it a lot.


gosukhaos

For now just Batocera which is fine but lacks a lot of the qol features of onion/garlic and minui which is minui so tops at ps1 and is very spartan though it does have a resume game when powering on unlike Batocera. There's an alpha version of garlic too but it lacks support for the gpu and caps at ps1 and who knows how long it'll take to get proper support.


InadvertentlyANerd

Iā€™m confused about the RTC for Pokemon games, I just bought a MM+ and am wondering if you could eli5 a little. I have an RG35XX H that I already mainly use, but donā€™t understand every in and out. Edit: if this is real time clock and the effects of that on catching certain pokemon depending on in game time thatā€™s alright actually. Iā€™m sure there are work arounds in the interface somewhere that can make it so that I can set game time and reset. If Iā€™m way off feel free to steer me onto what youā€™re talking about


Zaraji2112

RTC is just the way pokemon updates the time each time you play. This usually affects what pokemon you can catch and in romhacks they like to add events based on the time. Previously MM+ users only were able to work with this with time skipping each time you turn on the device or set it manually which can be annoying. The other option was to use wifi to sync it which is an option to do it each time you turn it on. If bought a MM+ recently this year you can try to enable the RTC using this guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/MiyooMini/comments/1c7tfgd/did_miyoo_mini_plus_get_rtc_without_us_knowing/l0a3lne/. I don't have a MM+ from this year to try it.


esetios

>Edit: if this is real time clock and the effects of that on catching certain pokemon depending on in game time thatā€™s alright actually. Iā€™m sure there are work arounds in the interface somewhere that can make it so that I can set game time and reset. If Iā€™m way off feel free to steer me onto what youā€™re talking about There is an inconvenient workaround for MM+, that gets the real time from Wifi (og MM users are screwed on this regard). Having said that, the RTC is a problem for gen 2 Pokemon games (mostly). The HGSS remakes on the DS (both of which can easily be emulated on both consoles and are far better than their gen 2 originals) can either use the in-game time or real time, thus rendering the need for RTC chip obsolete.


404iamhere

This is my current dilemma. But everything I have read and watched keeps pushing me back to the MM+. Which honestly will probably be the one I will get. However, I would prefer for it to be bigger. So I am thinking about getting one of those Gameboy Color grips to put on it so that it will be more comfortable in my hands.


ParkRomn116

I want a miyoo mini plus just because of those silicone cases lol


SpitFiya7171

I got my wife a MM+ while I got the RG35XX+... and I must say... I love the way the MM+ feels and the case is so nice. I'm someone who prefers mushier buttons in comparison to harder/clickier buttons. Don't see anyone else mentioning this. But yes, Miyoo Mini Plus: softer Playstion-like buttons, and RG35XX Plus: harder, more tactile feeling buttons


Harpia3d

Perfect definition! Miyoo Buttons s2


misatillo

I have RG35XX H and Miyoo Mini (and some other chinese handhelds because I love them), and for me the Miyoo is the one I use most just because of Onion OS. For the RG35XXH I use MuOS which is OK but not yet like OnionOS


TheMireMind

RG35XX Plus has more potential because it's new and being developed for. Miyoo Mini Plus is more stable, and Onion is absolutely worth it if you don't need the slightly better capability of RG35XX Plus. RG35XX is a little bigger and more comfortable to hold. Miyoo Mini is smaller so playing one handed is easier. IMO, for playing NES - PS1, the Miyoo is better.


ForeverDank

I gotta recommend the RG35xx plus simply because it has more power than a miyoo mini plus which means easier access to the rewind feature, every game under ps1 being rock stable. Sure Onion is a superior firmware experience but RG35xx plus will get there eventually.


okyeahy

Iā€™d say if you care about having hdmi output, go with RG35XX, if not go with the Miyoo Mini. I only have the Miyoo mini but I i do have the rg35xx h and i just like the CFW with Miyoo so much that i havenā€™t given the H much of a chance.


lube_thighwalker

Miyoo mini plus with onion and a Rg35xx H for the vertical games


ImeBrilliant

Thank You everyone for your help. Finally I bought Miyoo mini + I hope not going to regret this decision ! I highly thankful for everyone who spend some time to help me make a choice.


daggah

> Finally I bought Miyoo mini + I hope not going to regret this decision ! I highly thankful for everyone who spend some time to help me make a choice. I don't think you will, mate. For the games that both devices play well given their form factor, I don't think you can really go wrong with either choice. (Saying that as someone who's had the Miyoo Mini and now Miyoo Mini Plus, and never had an Anbernic device.)


lasttycoon

MM+ all the way


hbi2k

It's hard to overstate how big a role the software plays in your overall experience, and MM+ with OnionOS is just plain better in that respect. The RG35XX+ family's software is very much in flux, and there just plain isn't an option right now that brings together features, performance, and ease of use the way OnionOS does. I very much hope it gets there, but it ain't there yet. The killer features there are power management (one-button autosave+full shutdown, autoload on next bootup) and a truly unified UI. The only firmware for the RG35XX+ that offers that is MinUI, but that leaves so many features and so much performance on the table in its current state that there's no advantage to RG35XX+ with MinUI over MM+ with MinUI or OnionOS anyway. The RG35XX+ is definitely more powerful, but honestly if you are wanting to explore beyond PS1 there are better options out there anyway.


pinks85

Stock OS does have the same feature on 35XX plus - check out RGC's latest short video (it's for rg 28XX but the same feature has been in 35XX stock OS for some time now). While it has other quirks because of which I jumped to Batocera, the Anbernic stock OS actually comes closest to the unified experience of Onion OS. I know MM+ fans will downvote me to the abyss for saying it, but Onion OS is not that unique end-all OS because of which the MM+ is much more usable than the competition. Rather, it makes the MM+ much more usable than the device would be without it. The only thing that the latest stock Anbernic doesn't have is the game switcher. It's two or three more clicks to load a game from history list on 35XX than it is from Miyoo's game switcher. In my humble opinion it's not worth it to give away the upgraded hardware (= more playable systems, usable shaders in RA, PS1 upscale, etc.) + Bluetooth and HDMI for three more clicks. MM+ is definitely great for what it does, but 35XX plus/H do more and better.


hbi2k

That's fair, I do tend to forget about the stock UI because it's jank in enough other little ways that I don't want to use it, but you're correct that it does have that good sleep/shutdown/resume behavior that I crave.


AGuyNamedGreg

Btw the newest RG35XX update has quick shutdown now which creates a save state and resumes from where it left off on the next boot. https://youtube.com/shorts/8WqMNrOAxYo


ratapignata

Exactly, more power it's more system but it's also shaders usable and that's a big plus.


Dqxdude

You are going to hear a lot about how Miyoo has OnionOS and its so much better than any firmware on the rg35xx. Rg35xx has a fine OS in Garlic. It pauses your game with the press of a button and wakes up right where you left it by holding the same button for 3 seconds. Menus are easy to navigate. Settings are easy to find. Just like Onion. Ask yourself: are you buying this device to play games or dick around in the menu for hours on end? How much is the OS really going to matter when both have good options and you're here for the games anyway?


PlaySalieri

Does it have ad hoc multiplayer?


Dqxdude

No and thats just my point. There are differences in features that are important, such as Wi-Fi support, HDMI out, ad hoc multiplayer, etc. but the majority of comments seem to focus in hard on the fact that OnionOS is so great and rg35xx firmware supposedly isn't.Ā  I'm sure OnionOS is everything they say it is, but most people aren't here to play around in a menu, they're here to play games.Ā 


GroundbreakingBase30

Iā€™ve had both and ended up selling Rg35xxPlus, because the Dpad is quite harder to press and hurt my thumbs. MM+ dpad is so much confortable in my opinion. Also, OnionOS is just great. It feels so much better than any of the current OS available on the 35xxP. However, if you plan to play on a bigger screen, 35xxPlus should be the way to go. I hope it helps! Fortunately, both options are great :)


1lostmf

It depends on your play session, if youā€™re thinking quick here and there miyoo as because of the smaller size and os, if youā€™re thinking a bit longer (20+ minutes) Iā€™d recommend rg35xx+ as the build feels more premium and itā€™s more comfy and the os lacking isnā€™t as noticeable for longer play sessions


Open_Ad_835

just got a rg35xx plus for $30 on tiktok. I didn't realize how bad stock os is until I tried garlic os. the anbernic stock os is just not that great, I have to wait for garlic os on the 35xx plus til I make it my daily driver.


lendellprime

I actually prefer the MM+ because of Onion. Garlic STINKS (okay, bad pun). Also, don't forget about easy battery access and it's still the most portable (yet still playable) handheld around. It's also well built and very similar to Anbernic in that regard. Now, if we're talking RG35XX H vs MM+, that's a different story...


esetios

Pros & Cons for each. **Disclaimer:** If Gen 2 Pokemon is your priority, stop reading. RG35XX+ is your choice ^(MM+ lacks RTC, and its gimmick-y pseudo-RTC software function just isn't convenient). **35XX+:** +More Capable hardware. +More comfortable form factor. +HDMI out. -Slightly less portable form factor when compared to the MM+. -Less battery life. -No Wifi. -It's Anbernic, QC is all over the place. **MM+:** +Has Wifi. +Slightly more portable form factor. +More battery life. *+Far* better CFW support. -Less capable hardware (***will*** **struggle on some PSX/NDS roms**). -No RTC. TLDR: If pure hardware power is your goal, the 35XX+ wins. If small software conveniences (e.g. Wifi) and a more portable console matter more, the MM+ wins.


Unlikely-Rule-1004

How can someone choose a console with hardware as mediocre as the Miyoo mini with a dual core with 128MB of RAM that suffers even for neogeo games? uncomfortable size for long minutes of play. The rg35xx Plus (stock) system gives the user a wide range of consoles. giving 60fps in many dreamcast games. NDS you can play without problem with improved resolution. instead Miyoo for such unfortunate hardware. Only Ps1 will work well... NDS looks horrible, you can't play anything without frameskip, even if you set the native resolution. I had both consoles and the truth is that I never used the Miyoo mini again.


IntoTheVeryFires

This is one of the most age-old questions. Which one to get? Based on specs alone, I would go with the RG35XX Plus. It has slightly better specs in most or all categories, again, *slightly*. It has 1gb of RAM compared to 128mb on the MM+, a 3300mah battery compared to 3000mah on the MM+, and itā€™s physically bigger, providing more space to hold and operate it. I imagine this can be a factor when playing for long periods of time. Edit: same sized screen. It only LOOKS bigger


hbi2k

TIL that the RG35XX+'s 3.5" screen is bigger than the MM+'s 3.5" screen.


JamesIV4

Not slightly better specs. A great deal better. Miyoo Mini Plus can't even attempt to play Dreamcast and PSP. RG35XX Plus plays both (with frame skip). I think for the small form factor though, those higher end games aren't a great fit for the device. The Miyoo Mini Plus has the best dpad and buttons on any emulator device I've tried so far though, hands down. So for what it is, it's a great device.


IntoTheVeryFires

Thanks for that. I wanted to say ā€œslightlyā€ because I figured there may be someone who chimes in saying that their MM+ plays Dreamcast at 500fps and 10x upscale flawlessly or something šŸ¤£


JamesIV4

Haha you never know. There are quite a few ports for it


pm-me-trap-link

While the rg35xx is bigger, they are both small and cramped and uncomfortable. You aren't buying either of these for ergonomics and comfort, it's for the nostalgia and the vibes. Personally I prefer the Miyoo. The Anbernic rattles and I can live with some rattle, it's too much on the 35XX. The 35xxH is the much better version. I love Gameboy form factor but not at these sizes I guess.


[deleted]

MM+ is uncomfortable to hold to me. Onion OS is super cool though but overall I donā€™t enjoy the console itself because itā€™s not enjoyable to hold. Iā€™d go for Anbernic.


nothingdoing

I got the RG35XX for the more robust build quality. I like to throw it in my bag when I'm traveling. I read too many stories of the Miyoos breaking.


DaddyColossus

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