Retro Handhelds Podcast

MangMi Air X Live Review: The BEST Android Handheld Under $100

Episode Summary

Stubbs, @retrotechdad Andrew, and Ban test out games and review the new Air X LIVE, sent from Mangmi. They test PSP, 3DS, PS2, GC, N64, FBN, GBC, streaming, comparing to similar options, answering your questions, and more!

Episode Notes

Rob's Air X emulation showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIUjLkXKBgU

Our Air X Unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOPgjlVrwcE&t=1329s

The MangMi Air X features a Snapdragon 662 processor, a 5.5-inch IPS display with a 1920x1080 resolution, 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. It uses active cooling with a single fan, and has Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5 connectivity. The device is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery with 15W charging and runs on Android 14. It also includes Hall joysticks and triggers, RGB lighting, and a six-axis gyroscope.

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Timestamps:

Start [00:00]

Overview [00:18]

Design and Ergonomics [03:53]

Key Features and Specs [05:26]

Value vs Performance [17:18]

Lack of Video Out [20:15]

Android Gaming [23:14]

Speakers, Comfort & Pocket test [26:00]

More Android [30:00]

Emulation -- GBC, 3DS [39:00]

Performance and More Emulation -- PS2, GC, PSP, N64 [49:50]

Sponsor plug [54:23]

D-pad and Shoulders [01:19:17]

Final Emulation test -- PSP [01:20:48]

Alternative options [01:27:47]

Final thoughts [01:29:45]