Love that this works on both Miyoo Mini and the plus with the same SD card
The CFW is essentially the same as the stock, it just adds a few extras, like better framerate. I think it’s worth the effort of switching but it’s not transformative like other CFWs for other devices.
My opinion, every device has lemons but the device I got at least for the time being has taken some damage but you wouldn’t know it
My thoughts on the RG Nano
I know the general view of the RG Nano is its gimmicky small, too small to be used for actual gameplay. But I’ve actually found it to be a useful addition to my collection.
Generally my daily carry has been my Miyoo Mini. But there are often times I stick it in my pocket but don’t actually have an opportunity to play it. And as its a rare, easily breakable device, this isn’t ideal.
The RG Nano is perfect for that. I’ve already dropped it a few times and it’s gotten wet, and it’s still chugging along. And as its so small, it has absolutely no profile in any pocket size, so it’s a great carry for any occasion.
Gaming-wise, yes there is a bit of hand discomfort, but I’ve only experienced that after close to an hour of gameplay. It’s easy to adjust your hands and hold it in different ways.
Which brings me to my next point. Game selection. It is not a good device for most games. It has no fast forward functionality, and it’s hard to use precision. Therefore I don’t have any platformers, action, or even Pokemon games on it because I can’t play Pokemon without fast forward.
The games I feel are perfect so far are Harvest Moon FOMT and The Tower SP on GBA and Civilization 2 on PS1. Note that the device only has one set of L and R, so PS1 games have to not rely on those buttons.
What I really love about it is it boots up very quickly, shuts down quickly and saves your state on exit so when you boot back up you’re right back in your game.
So ultimately, if you’re someone who wants to use your phone less while out and about and enjoy the idea of being able to quickly log a few minutes of gameplay without overcommiting a pocket to a larger device, I’d say the RG Nano is an excellent device to consider.
I'm also using the drUm78 CFW which I feel improved the device a bit.
I mostly agree with his picks. Granted I don’t have all the devices.
My favorite in $50 range is the original Miyoo Mini. It’s still part of my daily carry, I’ve probably logged close to 1000 hours, having beaten I think around 10-15 games on it alone.
My other daily carry is the RG Nano, but I’m a sucker for tiny devices. I pretty much only use it for games that don’t require any precision.
Agree Retroid Pocket 3+ is the best all around device. Haven’t used mine in over a month, but I logged a ton of hours into Twilight Princess, Kingdom Hearts, and Morrowind.