The All-Metal TrimUI Brick: Retro Handheld Gaming Perfection?
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https://youtu.be/3uuJJ7LZ0Xg Bring it with you Everywhere - https://bit.ly/3ILjY0E Use my code at checkout for a discount! NerdNest12 Looking for a tiny retro handheld with a premium feel? In this video, we're diving deep into the TrimUI Brick, a sleek, all-metal gaming device. Is it the perfect pocketable retro handheld? We'll put it to the test and compare it to other popular devices like the Miyoo Mini Plus. This video covers an in-depth TrimUI Brick review including a look at the hardware, an extended use review from a week of travel, and a step-by-step guide to installing a custom operating system. I'll walk you through how to install NextUI, a minimal operating system that offers a simple, clean interface along with awesome features like artwork scraping and cloud backups. We'll also explore the NextUI Pack Store and install add-ons like a favorites list and a random game picker. Whether you're a fan of retro gaming, emulation, or handheld gaming, this video has you covered. We'll show you how to set up your device for the best possible experience, including setting up shaders and remapping controls. Get ready to level up your portable gaming with the TrimUI Brick! What you'll learn in this video: My honest review of the TrimUI Brick's hardware and its premium all-metal build. How to troubleshoot issues like the device not turning on. A step-by-step guide on how to install NextUI on your TrimUI Brick. The best features of the NextUI custom firmware, from cloud backups to in-game menus. How to add scanline shaders for an authentic retro look. My personal favorite settings for the TrimUI Brick to get the most out of your retro games. Disclaimer: This device was sent for free by MechDIY. They did not pay for this video and all opinions are my own. Some links in the description may be affiliate links. Thanks to @mechdiy_official @mechdiythereal @mechdiy_game for providing the review unit (this video was NOT sponsored) πGet notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 βββββββββββ π―SUPPORT THE CHANNEL βββββββββββ βΆοΈSupport on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast βΆοΈJoin us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join βΆοΈHumble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest βΆοΈ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY βΆοΈNerd Nest Merch - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiC38Llz5e3qR6EaQAGlWvw/store βββββββββββ β οΈCONNECT βββββββββββ βΆοΈ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest βΆοΈ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv βΆοΈ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord βΆοΈTHREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild βΆοΈ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV βββββββββββ π§PODCASTS βββββββββββ βΆοΈ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest βΆοΈ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143 βββββββββββ βοΈGEAR I USE βββββββββββ β‘οΈGEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest π΅Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a π΅.
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