The Best Hundred Dollars I've Ever Spent - The Anbernic RG505 in 2026

Описание: "Fanfiction Theory origins of Techdweeb" (9:18-10:59):

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Device Overview and Customization (0:00-1:17):
The RG505 is presented as a strong competitor in the budget handheld market, directly competing with devices like the Iono Pocket Air Mini and Mangmi Air X (0:26).
The presenter highlights customizing the device with Gamma OS and acknowledges the contributions of Retro Tech Dad and Gamma Squeeze for their work in the Gamma OS community (0:57).

Gaming Performance Evaluation
The video tests a variety of games across different platforms to assess the RG505's capabilities:
God of War 2 (PS2) (1:24): Deemed "not playable" due to performance issues (2:01).
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2) (2:05): Runs smoothly at higher resolutions without stutters (2:29).
Mario Kart (Wii) (3:46): Looks and runs great, despite minor cart glitches (3:55).
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii) (4:06): Performs well, though the OLED screen's flicker is noted (4:15).
Twilight Princess (Wii) (4:45): Runs "incredible" at 1.5 to 2 times resolution using the Vulcan backend on Dolphin (4:50).
Skyward Sword (Wii) (5:51): Comfortably runs at 1x resolution and is considered "quite playable" (5:57).
Soulcalibur 2 (Gamecube) (7:04): Unfortunately unplayable (7:08).
Dragon Quest 8 (PS2) (7:12): Runs beautifully and is deemed very playable (7:19).
Mega Man X8 (PS2) (8:26): Runs upscaled beautifully at 1.5x resolution (8:30).

Competition, Ergonomics, and Recommendations (2:48-8:10, 11:03-13:13):
The RG505 is positioned as a direct competitor to the Iono Pocket Mini and Mangmi AirX after its price drop (2:48). It shares the same chipset and drivers as the RP3 Plus with Gamma OS (3:00).
The presenter considers it a great budget alternative, particularly recommending it over the AO (7:51), though he notes the Magi could be an option if available promptly (7:59).
The device is highlighted as a dedicated PSP device for the presenter, with games like Indiana Jones (11:03) and Medieval (11:32) running brilliantly.
A significant positive is the RG505's comfortable form factor, which prevents hand cramping, unlike the presenter's Odin 2 (11:57). Its size is compared to an original Nintendo controller (12:38).

"Fanfiction Theory origins of Techdweeb" Theory (9:18-10:59):
The video includes a unique "fanfiction" theory regarding the origins of tech. The presenter describes a dark cube that, feeling lonely, is asked by a witch for a son (9:23).
This leads to the cube endlessly spawning interns and pocket assistants (9:43). These entities evolve, gaining "orange and black stripes" (9:54) and increasing in power (10:01).
The theory concludes with the more powerful entity consuming the other (10:27), leading to a continuous cycle of spawning new "pocket guys" that are announced on Techdweeb, allowing the dominant entity to gain more power (10:42). The presenter even suggests creating a dedicated video with graphics for this backstory (10:52)..