Embarking on a Retro Adventure

The Miyoo Flip Unveiled

1. One of the best throwback handhelds to make it from China to Western consumers is the Miyoo Mini Plus. At its release, comparable retro emulation handhelds lacked reliable operating systems; therefore, Miyoo's stock firmware offered a respectable experience. However, things took a significant turn with the release of Onion OS for the Miyoo Mini. The Miyoo Mini became the best low-cost handheld when portable review networks worldwide started promoting the installation of Onion OS. The Miyoo Mini quickly gained most of the market share in the low-cost handheld industry thanks to its lower price point, becoming well-liked in Western countries and throughout Asia. Many fans still have a particular place in their hearts for the Miyoo Mini despite later releases like Anbernic's RG35xx series.

2. After the Miyoo Mini Flip was announced a year ago, anticipation reached a fever pitch. Enthusiasts were eagerly anticipating the flip version of the adored Miyoo Mini Plus after seeing rendered photos making the rounds on Reddit pages. A video demonstrating the Miyoo Mini Flip's internal operating system and design has just leaked online, raising the possibility that the device could soon be released.

3. The Miyoo Mini Flip's clamshell form factor adds security and portability, and the legendary Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP inspired it. The device is elegant and small, measuring 108 x 78.5 x 22.3 mm when closed. However, considering the brittleness of earlier Miyoo devices and the well-known problems with the Retroid Flip's hinges, making sure the hinge is sturdy will be essential.

4. Perfect for retro gaming, the Miyoo Mini Flip's top half features a 3.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 640x480. In contrast to earlier Miyoo models, the bottom half features a d-pad, four action buttons, ABXY buttons, start/select buttons, and dual analogue sticks. It also has a function button, headphone jack, USB-C port, shoulder buttons or triggers, and a small HDMI port.

5. According to reports, the Miyoo Mini Flip will be powered by an RK 3566 chip, providing better performance than its predecessors, even though official specifications are still coming. Though performance may differ, systems up to the PlayStation 1, Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, and PSP should be able to be emulated. It is rumoured to have a 3000mAh battery, 128MB of RAM, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

6. Although little information is available about the operating system and user interface, there is much speculation about possible collaborations with other developers, such as Onion OS or Goos. It is anticipated to cost less than $100, which makes it a desirable choice for fans of vintage video games. Various colour choices evocative of the classic Game Boy Advance SP variations increase its attractiveness.

Exciting news has emerged about Miyoo's latest release!

For the impending release of the Miyoo Mini Flip, the team has hinted at several designs, one of which has a Pikachu motif. However, they warn that this design is still only a concept and that copyright concerns might need to be addressed. Three variants were displayed: the Pokémon-themed offering, a black one with vivid green decals, and the conventional grey theme.