Miyoo Mini Plus Retro Handheld Review
The Miyoo Mini Plus is Mechdiy hottest selling model at the time of this writing. With four different colors available, this device on the surface looks like most retro gaming handhelds. Dpad, ABXY buttons, start and select on the front. The back has four trigger buttons. It features a 3.5in IPS Display that is 640x480. The screen is very bright, and the colors look fantastic. Here are more specifications for those interested:
Size: 78.5mm x 108mm x 22mm
Operating system:
Linux(Stock OS);
Onion OS (Upgraded to Onion V4.3.1-1, The latest version)
CPU: Cortex-A7, 1.2GHz .RAM: 128 MB DDR3
Screen: 3.5 inch, 640 x 480 IPS Screen
Support: Wi-Fi Battle
Memory Expansion: Support to expand up to 128GB.
Battery: Built-in 3000mAh Li Battery
Battery Life: 4-5h
Charging: USB Type
Out of the box the unit is ready to play games from about 48 different consoles, from Amiga to the WonderSwan. Just pop a micro SD card in the SD slot with your games on it and you are good to go. Every game I tried worked perfectly. Even PS1 games, but be advised there is no analog stick on this device so if it doesn’t have Dpad support, it may not work well. I found older arcade and 8/16bit games most enjoyable to play. Using Onion OS and Retroarch compatibility isn’t going to be an issue. The system has a A7 processor which is more than powerful enough to run every game smoothly. The OS is highly customizable as well if you want to make it more your own. Apps are preinstalled like a video player, PDF reader and Moonlight that allows you to stream games from your PC. I did not try these features because with a 3.5in screen some things will not be as enjoyable. The system also has Wifi built in for multiplayer games if you and your friend both have a system and there is even save states at the touch of a button to help with those harder games.
Overall, at $65 for the base unit it is a fantastic machine. It’s easy to use, plug and play. For $100 I recommend the unit with a 128gb SD card. That way you are set to go right out of the box with no setup. What is nice about this unit is there are lots of accessories like grips, charging docks and more that will make your gaming experience better. My only problem with the system is that it is very small. If you have larger hands, it may get uncomfortable with some games, especially those that use the back triggers. Overall though, I can’t recommend this system enough if you are looking for a small, travel friendly retro gaming console that is easy to get up and running and isn’t too expensive.
Follow this link to get yours here and thanks to Mechdiy for sending this unit over for review