I'm really happy with this thing. I was considering getting the RG SP but it was a solid $20-30 more expensive, since it's the newest model. Meanwhile, good offers were being made for the 34XX-SP which is basically the same device.
Initial impressions:
- The yellow model looks great IRL. It's less saturated than in the picture.
- 4:3 games are really not that small on the screen, the bezels aren't an issue like everyone says they are.
- Controls are great, they're clicky but not annoying or loud. The bumpers are way better than the ones in the RG35XX-H. I'm surprised how much I love the thin D-pad. The only thing I actively dislike is how loud the function button is.
I get the idea of a perfect GBA SP clone but analogue sticks are so useful. So I'd prefer a 34XX-SP.
My ideal would be GBA SP form factor with a single analogue stick where the speaker is currently and two speakers where the analog sticks are.
The reasoning is the hardware supports up to N64 perfectly. So a single analogue joystick in the middle would match the N64 controller.
Trying to reach into the middle for the stick doesn't sound super ergonomic.
It's actually easier than trying to have it on the bottom corner because the sp form factor is narrow. Your thumbs naturally rest in the middle. I bought a 34xxSP as a gift so I spent some time with it setting it up.
These things are pretty cheap though. I think the trend is towards grabbing different handhelds for different systems, rather than trying to find The One Handheld to Rule Them All.