Anbernic RG DS: Half-Baked Mess

After much anticipation, Anbernic RG DS is finally here, and it's a lot worse than I expected. Let's discuss what went wrong and why I don't think it's in a reviewable state.

More info (non-affiliate):
Anbernic website: https://anbernic.com/products/rgds
AliExpress: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325681...

Stylus video:    • What's the Best Stylus for 3DS/DS Emulation?  
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Phawx RG DS video:    • Anbernic RG DS Preview  
DraStic fork: https://github.com/R-YaTian/DraStic_r...

This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this video ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.

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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:08 specs and price
04:24 unboxing and impressions
07:05 size and pocketability
08:22 ports and stylus
10:07 hinge experience
10:59 face design
12:19 the controls
15:59 ergonomics
16:32 screens and sound
18:49 software experience
20:52 touch sampling rate
22:19 emulation latency
22:57 top screen lag
25:53 multi-tasking issues
29:13 Nintendo DS performance
32:42 Nintendo 3DS testing
33:40 other emulation
36:22 summary (likes and dislikes)
39:38 conclusion

Correction:
35:18 that game is Soul Calibur 1, not 2.

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