TrimUI Smart Pro S Review: Big Performance Jump!

The new TrimUI Smart Pro S is a hefty upgrade over the original model: new CPU, active cooling, and improved controls. And it finally plays PSP properly! Let's pick it apart to see why it's also one of the best Linux-based handheld options under $100. Buy one here: https://tidd.ly/4smfhwA Use code RGC15 for 15% off 3-pack screen protectors: https://amzn.to/490E5CM GoGameGeek case: https://gogamegeek.com/products/trimui-smart-pro-accessories-must-have 3D-printed grips: https://gogamegeek.com/products/trimui-smart-pro-accessories-must-have?variant=43202517532809 KNULLI: https://knulli.org/ PortMaster: https://youtu.be/4FOlGX499pU TrimUI base SD card package: https://trimui.com/pages/trimui-smart-pro-s-sd-base-package Mangmi Air X: https://youtu.be/c3gGuaauWOc ** Note that this model also features clickable L3/R3 buttons, a feature lacking in the previous version. ** This was a review unit sent to me by GoGameGeek. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way. Ways to support this channel: RGC merch: https://store.retrogamecorps.com YT channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps Timestamps: 00:00 introduction 01:27 specs and price 04:56 unboxing and accessories 06:50 first impressions 08:12 the controls 11:46 ergonomics and comfort 12:30 display and audio 14:26 teardown and cooling 16:50 software experience 19:14 other OS options 21:39 my current setup 22:58 retro emulation testing 24:05 PS1, N64, DC, Saturn 28:02 PSP testing 31:16 summary (likes and dislikes) 33:33 vs Mangmi Air X 35:00 conclusion Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts Keyboard shown in my videos: https://bit.ly/RGCnuphy ^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/ This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. #TrimUI #TrimUISmartPro #retrohandheld #emulation