Why the Anbernic RG35XX Plus is My #1 Tool for Mental Health & 10-Minute Resets 🧠

No. #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips Anbernic RG35xx Plus* https://geni.us/GamingDevice My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ After over a year of using the Anbernic RG35XX Plus as my go-to tool for mental maintenance, it's time for a long-term review. As a freelancer, I use this dedicated device for 10 to 20-minute mental health breaks (0:00), diving into JRPGs like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI to fully reset my brain. The "Why" - Dedicated & Distraction-Free (1:15): The core reason I choose a dedicated device like the RG35XX Plus (or a small camera) over my much more capable Samsung Fold 5 is the complete absence of distractions (2:36). No Android, No Notifications: I specifically prefer the Linux-based system on this device over Android handhelds because it removes the temptation of a Google account, notifications, and social media apps. This is key to its success as a mental reset tool (3:13). Portability is Everything: The RG35XX Plus has the perfect balance of a screen big enough to enjoy games, yet is small and lightweight enough to always keep in my pocket or sling bag (4:50). It wins out over fantastic, but less pocketable devices like the Anbernic RG405V (6:33). Long-Term Durability & Software (7:35): The vertical form factor of the RG35XX Plus proved to be much more durable than the horizontal RG35XXH I previously owned, surviving a drop that broke the older model's ribbon cable (7:35). Build Quality: The device is lightweight plastic but has held up perfectly to daily carry (9:05). Buttons: The button quality is good for JRPGs and most retro games, though complicated fighting game moves (like Blitz commands in Final Fantasy VI) can be tricky (9:26). Miyoo/Custom OS: I run the older Pixie version of muOS (Master OS), which works perfectly for performance and battery life (10:29). The deep-sleep/auto-shutdown feature allows the battery to last around four days of daily play (11:23). Save States: The ability to use save states anywhere via the shoulder buttons makes casual 10-minute gaming sessions possible and highly enjoyable (12:26). If your primary goal is to carve out genuinely distraction-free time for quick mental resets, the RG35XX Plus's perfect pocket size and Linux OS make it highly recommended. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - My personal use case: 10-20 minute mental health resets 1:15 - Why I use a dedicated tool (RG35XX Plus) 2:36 - Dedicated tool vs. Samsung Fold 5 (distraction problem) 3:13 - Why I insist on a non-Android, Linux system 4:50 - Size comparison and the need for pocketability 6:02 - RG35XX Plus size and screen analysis 6:33 - Comparison to the less-portable Anbernic RG405V 7:35 - Durability test: The Plus vs. the RG35XXH (ribbon cable failure) 9:05 - Build quality and weight (perfectly lightweight) 9:26 - Button feel and D-pad issues with complex moves 10:29 - Custom OS: Why I use muOS (Pixie) instead of Golden Goose 11:23 - Battery Life performance (about 4 days for me) 12:26 - The magic of Save States for casual gaming 13:20 - Game limits to avoid decision fatigue (Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger) 14:15 - Final thoughts & Affiliate Links ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬