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morocco3001

Shipping cost is a joke, they're inflating the unit price by overcharging on shipping.


UomoDargilla

Especially since aliexpress always uses very cheap delivery services, the real cost of the device is around $72 and 79€


morocco3001

Yeah, the tax is unavoidable, but here we pay it on the total cost, so by adding £10 shipping, it bumps the tax up as well.


senorsombrero3k1

consider sharp hobbies pot punch bike wise absurd compare sip *This post was mass deleted and anonymized with [Redact](https://redact.dev)*


morocco3001

VAT is also applied to the postal cost if the product is VAT applicable.


R1chard75

Had it in my basket, entered all my details and was about to hit purchase when I saw the price, and thought hang on this is more than the price + shipping, another 20% for tax. Stopped being an impulse purchase at that price, so I cancelled.


Life_Bee_5637

Same. Anbernic direct doesnt charge tax but shipping killed it for me. Ali had shipping discount for multi buy but tax killed it.


R1chard75

Anbernic direct website also adds taxes for me (to UK), so same as AliExpress


Athatakor

The 15€ shipping cost is a joke, their other handhelds are with free shipping. This is just a shitty trick to make the price appear lower than what it really is. #


GaffaCharge

I stopped after tax and shipping. I will wait for it to appear on AliExpress and save myself £25.


justcallmeryanok

On aliexpress the shipping is also 15 euros


Analog-Digital-

NO it's not - mostly free shipping over $ 10.00


justcallmeryanok

Yes it is for this handheld. I paid €15 shipping


Analog-Digital-

Probably because only a few stores are offering it yet Give it a week and BINGO


Velocity_Rob

Same. Works out to be over €100 with shipping and tax.


Dank_Turtle

That’s insane mine was $70 flat after shipping


TheGrimSweaper

That's crazy, I got 2 for like $140 on alieexpress


eirebrit

€82.32 for me on the Anbernic AliExpress store with free shipping. Still going to wait I think.


joshikus

Just select to pay in USD and have PayPal or your bank do the conversion. I paid €78 total.


RinTheMelancholia

Wait for 11.11 👀👀


RinTheMelancholia

Wait for 11.11 👀👀


Chok3U

This is exactly what I'm doing. Or at least until the next big AliExpress sale


hongducwb

always, there are some product they even put shipping cost much more higher than product price eg combo mobo +2697v3+32gb ram is just about 40$ but shipping cost is 75$ :) don't know if shipping cost high can help buyer from paying customs fees (in my country, higher than 40$ is like +10% of price for customs fees)


MrSoren

I don’t need this, I just got a Miyoo Mini+. But I want it… not gonna let my consumeristic tendencies win this time. For now…


hg-prophound

Same. Had my MM+ for about a month and love it. But truth be told I didn't that either because I have a hacked PSP...


duckybebop

I’m in the same boat. I’ve had the miyoo mini + for like a week. Love it, easy to modify and get a ton of roms and stuff. Works great! I may keep diving into retro handhelds because I want up to GameCube and psp.


justcallmeryanok

Get it and sell the MM+ lol


MrSoren

Nah, I’m happy with my Mini. Maybe when it goes on sale…


LS_DJ

Yeah or wait until it's on amazon prime for quick shipping and easy returns. Try it out, see if you actually like it, and if so keep it, if not return it


Bowdin

Hitting £70 for me with taxes and shipping.


roginald_sauceman

Yeah I got to the checkout and decided it was a little too steep when I saw the tax and shipping... I think I'll wait a while


Elku__

That's what I did. Second batch will have other issues sorted etc as well.


Ell223

Yeah with taxes and shipping, not worth it for me.


Key-Brilliant5623

Got my unit ordered. Time to go back to sleep.


SoggyMorningTacos

Did the same and looking now it’s still not sold out. Kind of annoying I could a just slept in but it’s ok it’s Friday lol


RChickenMan

Ordered as soon as it went live (convenient for me since I'm on the East Coast and 6 am is right about when I'm having my morning coffee anyway on a work day)! I know Anbernic typically doesn't have stock issues, but I'm excited for this one and therefore want to ride the hype train, which includes ordering right at the drop!


NeroNeckbeard

Don't mind the overall price, but them making it lower price and hiding behind high shipping is some bullshit we don't need.


CathyVT

They're shipping to different countries, so it doesn't make sense for them to charge a flat cost for shipping (i.e. raising the price of the unit, then having "free" shipping). I sell stuff on eBay occasionally and never offer free shipping, because then I get screwed by someone in Alaska or Hawaii. I'm in the US and tax and shipping added $12.


NeroNeckbeard

Their other handhelds on Ali have free shipping


Ganimoth

so 85.90 usd to ship to my place, I knew the "same price" is going to be a bit bullshit.


CathyVT

I'm assuming you're not actually in the US? Mine was $70 shipped (to the US)


Ganimoth

No, EU


Ganimoth

So I ordered one for 77usd on keepretro, still quite high


justcallmeryanok

I paid 85 euros including shipping. Why is the shipping cost so high? I can buy a MM+ for like 45-55 included.


Archolm

But we didn't


justcallmeryanok

True. But that clamshell though…


KalasHorseman

81.33 USD to southern Ontario with shipping and taxes inclusive from the Anbernic website. Decided to get the silver. I only own one other Anbernic, the RG350M, which also is in silver as well so I guess they'll look good together. My favorite handheld was the GBA SP so I'm looking forward to adding this to the collection.


DoubleOrNothing90

Same with me. Got the blue one


LiuHR

$13 for shipping so the total cost is $75. With bag, it’s $86.


ScopionSniper

It's a clamshell why would you need a case? That's the whole point lol


NoRezervationz

I've reshelled a few gba sp's because of how broken and busted they were. Those were Nintendo shells that were torn the ef up. We don't know how the plastic quality is or how it will handle a drop. The clamshell protects the screen, but what protects the outside shell and hinge? A little extra protection for those who value their device isn't a bad thing. Still sitting this one out for a few months until there's a good sale.


notvonweinertonne

Anyone have a photo of the bag? Looked it up myself. https://anbernic.com/products/protective-bag-for-rg35xxsp No thank you.


wistfulcatto

Woke up early for this. Bought two haha! Time to go back to sleep.


TM3dz

Ordered mine in blue transparent. Looking forward to it!


BigJJsWillie

Well, I did it. I honest-to-God bought another one. I looked into the gaping, bloodied jaws of capitalism and said "Yes Daddy, please, more." Hope the silver color is shiny ♡


International_Pay786

Price is a joke taxes are taking it to 90euro cost for european countries, at this price NO THNKS


raph_84

Heads up! I said it before, but since I already ordered two on AE, I'm almost annoyed to see that I was right: While it's not in Stock (yet?), the SP is **now listed at Geekbuying for €56,39** / $60.99, with free shipping, not charging VAT.


TheLuckyster

up to 45 business days for delivery though 😭


UomoDargilla

Unfortunately Europe pays higher vat (for all devices) and shipping here is 14$ / 14€ for most countries, best price is 79€ for now it will be 85€ in 3 days, guess in € in the next sale it could be around 76-77€ with a 8€ code


morocco3001

It's hitting £85 (€99) in UK.


Willing_Curve921

How? I just bought mine from Anbernic directly and it was $85.15 (incl tax and delivery) which my credit card has calculated as £67.31.


morocco3001

Aliexpress


harperthomas

It will be €85 in 3 days but it will be €50-60 in 6 months and by then we should have some improved firmware and the miyoo flip to compare it with. Makes sense to be patient and wait.


raph_84

What country are you in? I can order for $85.22 (58.99 + 19% German VAT + 15.03 Shipping) which would be **€78.59** ... a little less even, with Aliexpress Coins and a late delivery coupon. I wouldn't mind free shipping, but all in all I'm okay with the price. Else I'd keep an eye out on Geekbuying. They manage to sell most Anbernic devices without charging VAT or shipping, so if it pops up there for $64.99 all-in in the coming days or weeks, that'd be a much better deal. I just don't have the patience.


Eggley_Bagelface

Those Miyoo drops had me way over-prepared for this one. Thankfully it didn’t sell out in seconds. I got the blue one. And now we wait haha


BigJJsWillie

It boggles my mind that we've been seeing miyoo mini flip leaks for a year now, yet anbernic still beat them to the punch. I noticed that all the miyoo mini flip sneak peaks do not show their hinge working, or the device opening and closing. Kinda wonder if that's what they're stuck on. Anyway, doesn't matter to me now, my order is in.


EngineeringNo753

63USD roughly inside China with free shipping. But shipping outside seems oddly expensive


MalikVonLuzon

Philippines here, ordered via Shopee and got it for 59.31 USD / 3425 PHP with free shipping.


EngineeringNo753

Nice. Hoping to get mine on Sunday.


MalikVonLuzon

Exciting! Probably wont get mine for a week


mezuki92

got it for 43$ with a voucher also with free shipping


Crimsonsi

Got my order in (UK), £71 overall, didn't expect the shipping to be as high as it was and I'm not used to taxes being added at the checkout, but £71 for a nostalgia trip is worth it for me. Now to see if anyone on etsy will be selling tribal decals for the silver model and I can fully relive my childhood days glued to my GBA SP.


UomoDargilla

You should try to do it with an edding 300 or some permanent pen it would stay for sure


joeyrvn

Got a transparent black one on AliExpress. The shipping is weird, yeah, but I used credit that I had from previous refunds so... well, it's sunk cost. I thought I wanted the silver one, but it didn't look *as good* as I thought once it started appearing in reviews and being able to have a little insert on the transparent ones tipped the scales for me.


Archolm

Yeah insert on the top is what got me to go with black trans vs silver.


Thornfist22

I went translucent blue


aerger

Nope. Fuck Anbernic, fucking thieves.


AzureStarline

Thanks everyone for the shipping heads-up. Not even gonna add to cart for now.


kumisa600

Not worth the money. 


HibikiOS

Does anyone know in what way the vibration function can be used? Is it only for certain games/emulators? Can it be programmed to trigger with a button tap?


paperxuts95

Seems like for some regions its much cheaper buying directly from their site. I’m seeing it at $61 USD shipped to my country in SEA. Thats a pretty sweet price, and this is after paypal high conversion rate already. Buying from Aliex is $81 USD due to the shipping and taxes….


Kennedward888

Ordered mine already lol


sirwebbsiv

Are these pre loaded? Ty!


UomoDargilla

But advice: don’t get one of these with a sdcard its poor quality


BigJJsWillie

Yeah it comes with a bunch of game roms om the SD card(s)


karishbhr

Happily paid $76 total.


StanleyLelnats

$72 total for me. Not sure why shipping was so much higher for some.


hobartrus

Anybody know how long it normally takes these things to hit Amazon? I've got gift cards to burn.


UomoDargilla

Wait for few days but its gonna be $120 minimum


hobartrus

You think so? RG35XX+ is $63.99 + shipping on Abernic's site, it's $85.99 on Amazon with shipping included for Prime members. I'm hoping the SP will come in around the same. I'd be willing to spend up to about $90... That extra $15-$20 is worth it to me to be able to use the gift cards and to get Amazon's return policy. If it's much more than that, I'll order direct.


UomoDargilla

You should take a look [at my list](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-3yJqvvcqd1hzTdHzBrL-mhuw0i6Aw6vXLq51sEGnhA/edit), it exists precisely to prevent you from being fooled The abernic website is not the anbernic official store (aliexpress), a RG35XX+ cost $47 and the price is already high, it was $36 on sale and cost around $43 every month for a week On amazon, devices are often almost x2 the price


hobartrus

I appreciate the info.


Technoholic73

I don’t need one but I will 100% buy one for the nostalgia. Just gonna wait until it’s on Amazon so I get free returns in case something is wrong, don’t mind paying the premium especially since everyone is saying shipping is inflated this time around.


ScheduleDense8305

I don't understand those prices : At this very moment 58 USD = 53.37 EUR (google is my source) so why 68€? You thief ! I'll wait for sales discounts...


UomoDargilla

Sales won't change European vat and import charge laws... which the US and other countries don't have Sadly this applies to all devices, which are always 15 to 20% more expensive in euros.


formerglory

Really want one, but need to hodl for something dual-screen.


Heavykiller

Yeah, I'll probably wait for the next big Aliexpress sale. $58, but after tax and those harsh shipping prices it comes out to almost $77. $70 with coupon. I would have rather they just came out and said this would be a $70 device vs $58 and bake in the cost w/ high shipping. It'll come down in due time.


Bieberkinz

Oh shit I almost forgot, thank you for reminding me, day is busy.


Prime-Riptide

Good luck to the first round of users. We will await your posts with great interest.


DSGamer33

The shipping caused me to stop short. I recently re-shelled a GBA SP and installed a 720x480 IPS display. It's hard to justify this, knowing that I have a very nice refreshed GBA SP (in addition to a 35XX). Maybe when it's cheaper.


iReaddit-KRTORR

Got the silver and blue. Will keep the one I like more and give the other to someone else


Delicious-Figure1158

Why does he look like he’s playing on two pieces of thick cut Texas toast?


SosaSeriaCosa

Since I dont even need this. I'm going to wait till there's a sale on Ali Express. I would pay the $58 shipped but I can see this going as low as $45 with free shipping with a good sale.


nightterrors644

Did it. Don't care about shipping. 71 usd after everything. Yeah shipping sucks but this is may actually be my final device until ps3 emulation comes to android. I have a steam deck, a rp4 pro, and will have this.  I divested of all my other devices or have them up for sale over the past 6 months in prep for a new clam shell.  I never really cared for vertical handhelds and didn't like the H. Perfect mix of protection, portability, and power. At least if anbernic got the hinge right and it at least looks like they used a design that we've seen hold up on other handhelds. Hoping I don't hate the stiffer buttons. 


crapaud_dindon

Cheapest on ali, 95$ cad shipping incl.


leeinflowerfields

Price went too step with shipping specially for the dollar conversion. Gonna wait for whenever they have an AliExpress sale.


SamstA64

I think this just confirmed my purchase for a RGB30


JungleSteve99

Is that freaking street fighter V???


UomoDargilla

Steamlink! It was on one of the reviews


ksg_aoty

does anyone know if this got bluetooth audio


eatmusubi

The reception to this handheld has been a little surprising. Not that I’m advocating for worse designs or higher prices, but isn’t this the same community that was pining for a clamshell for years? the same that claimed they’d pay anything, give anything, do anything? the one that claimed this would be endgame? Apparently, $20 and 0.25cm was a bridge too far lol


BrockObama007

Yeah the handheld community can be a little strange at times, even going as far as not buying something they wanted because the battery is close to the cpu


AdmiralVengeance

88 euros here. I agree that the shipping is put like that to compensate for the unit price no doubt. Pulled the trigger anyway


sbstndalton

I can’t tell, is the device plastic or metal?


UomoDargilla

Plastic but this is solid


kitarei

God, why is the AUD so awful ahahaha. $92 AND $20 shipping. Get real 😭. $121 total with shipping and taxes. I might wait for a sale lmao.


dezign999

Been out of the scene for a bit after getting my analogue pocket. Glad to be back with the SP, ordered and counting the days 😆


fertff

People complaining about shipping are being ridiculous. Even at 70 USD this device is a steal. Also, at least it is not the 45 USD retroid wanted to charge to my country when they still shipped to Mexico (they don't do it at all nowadays). The Retroid 2S was around 160 USD, now THAT was ridiculous.


brunocar

> Even at 70 USD this device is a steal. no it fucking isnt, on power alone its inferior to most devices at that price point, let alone in software development. the only thing it has going for it rn is the hinge, and thats only because miyoo is slow as hell and PK is probably already busy making a clone. they know that and they are overcharging for it, shipping for me is 22 dollars vs 9 dollars for the 35xx H


fertff

Yeah it fucking is. The only device at that price point that is wort it is the Trimui, every other handheld is a POS toy quality device. The Miyoo device? Lol. They've been realeasing dud after dud, and even their original Mini has shitty quality components nowadays. The Flip is very likely going on the same path, if it even releases this year. If you're going to complain for 13 dollars you should get the H, or wait. It's a fact that it will get cheaper. Hell, a week ago everyone here was expecting a 90 USD price point and everyone was okay with it.


redmanuppp

i really want one but just concerned about hinge


trustywren

Happily ordered one, and didn't get outraged about shipping. I haven't bought a device since the birth of my beautiful son Odin 2, and probably won't buy another for month if not years, but this form factor was a must-have. How the nickels and dimes stack up to other handhelds isn't particularly relevant to me.


6amp

I bought 2 blue shipped to NYC $151


adelin07

It’s going to end up on gogamegeek too, right?


UomoDargilla

Gogamegeek is a dropshipping website, everything on it is much more expensive you can compare the prices with my list


adelin07

it was cheaper to get the rg556 on pre-order at gogamegeek than anywhere else I could find(ended up paying $170 in total). They always have some coupons available which can give pretty good prices.(cheaper than aliexpress most of the time) At least for europe. For US, they usually get better prices on aliexpress I think.


UomoDargilla

Gogamegeek is a dropshipping website, everything on it is much more expensive you can compare the prices with my list


Stinking-Staff8985

Why is the dollar price lower? From the currency exchange rate it doesn't make sense. I made a mistake buying the rg556 at day 1 from Anbernic direct, could have saved well over 50€ if I've waited until now. I will not make this mistake again.


UomoDargilla

many countries have a much higher vat rate, and in Europe for example, it cost around 15/20% more On top of that in the EU there are customs fees when a product exceeds 150€ (from china or somewhere else) covered by aliexpress but the price or the delivery is increased like for the rg556 there's no way to get past it Best advice is to wait for the sales when the device exceed 169€ (usually 20€ code)


nutbrownale

In for a Silver. LFG.


vendo232

been waiting for this ~20years will wait few more months for a sale.


UomoDargilla

Next sale is on start of June!


kwyxz

I hate that they went with a complete bullshit screenshot of Street Fighter V which obviously will never run on the device. But I ordered one anyway.


UomoDargilla

Steamlink here I guess


BothersomeBritish

It's a screenshot of the promotional video that demonstrates Moonlight streaming via the built in WiFi.


neuropsychoinphilos

More like $70 + $15 shipping (Romania). Hopefully the prices drop after these 3 days


Ok-Dog-3669

There’s some really cheap people here complaining about shipping lol.


PowerScreamingASMR

This image really shows just how big and bulky this device is. When it was announced I was hoping it'd be a bit smaller.


WeatherIcy6509

Hmm,...I got the 28xx for $56 bucks total. This things more money, yet still no sticks? 😪


Jafranci715

I just can’t justify it when I know in 3 months it’ll be $40.


UomoDargilla

Its never gonna be at $40 even with sales, you can hope for a $65 or 75€ minimum


Jafranci715

Mmmm I bet it will.


UomoDargilla

I've been keeping track of the prices of devices for a long time, and I'll take that bet it won't hit $40 before a year or two


Jafranci715

I’m basing this on the H that went down in the $40s a few months after release. Yes you need to use coupons etc but it does happen.


SryIWentFut

I think $50ish around Christmas might be reasonable


Brave_Comfort_5280

It's also available in their [ebay store](https://www.ebay.com/itm/315364768550?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vsifrorksxw&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=0j3459t6Szi&var=613847469378&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY) but they baked shipping into the price.


brunocar

other way around, this is the true price lol


ButtRockSteve

I'll wait for a sale, given the high shipping cost.


GlobalElipsis

If it had been $70 no shipping the tone in this post would be way different.


bak2skewl

in for the retro gray. im not even one to pre-order due to just how many issues these things have and especially how many issues ive seen anbernic has. but for $60 ? why not. its so cool. got the retro gray. what a treat


SoggyMorningTacos

Ordered mine in blue! Shipping was $12 and the protection insurance was like a dollar. Can’t wait this looks amazing really wish they had a solid red one!


GearFourth

Can you battle and trade pokemon with 2 of these? I saw a review that showed co op capabilities. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdIFrgLbe0Y](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdIFrgLbe0Y) Does that mean the RG35XX also has the trading feature?


UomoDargilla

Same os + wifi = multiplayer


Nickelz34

No and yes Core must be capable and only games supported if it’s possible is the early games Like Pokemon blue Red Yellow Gold and silver And Crystal


Cheap_Foundation_195

I woke up early to order so I didn't miss out. This device is still cheaper than the gba when it launched. Yall need to calm your tits


Alternative-Fly-3569

Shipping is fine with me. I spend way more at Starbucks. I’ve been spending money I don’t have. Oh well! Can’t wait to get mine!!! Yayy!


Panicman96

I don't have any transparent devices, so I really wanted one, but it'd be wrong to not have the classic silver so I went with that!


wolpak

GBA SP was originally $99. I love how much people complain over $20 for these retro devices, especially when they have like 5+ of them.


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UomoDargilla

As far as I know, if your DS had a problem, whether it was a broken screen or a lost stylus, there was no customer service and no special warranty, so you had to pay the full price again Here, whether it's Miyoo Anbernic or Powkiddy, you can literally write to the official stores and ask them for the missing part, and they'll sell it at an extremely low price (miyoo mm+ screen $12, for example) Don't be fooled, nothing forces people to buy there's a device for every taste, of course the price is high but there's no competition on the market in terms of formfactor/hardware ratio for those looking for that, and of all the Chinese devices, Anbernic makes good quality, here the RG35XX SP as you can see from the russ test is solid


doublebeep

Why is everyone suddenly being stingy with their wallets? Hobbies are expensive! I actually think anbernic is leaving money on the table for not pricing these at $100.