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Abxylute E1 Review: OK Fine, It’s Not a Clone. Now What?
https://retrohandhelds.gg/abxylute-e1-review/
Retro Handhelds Review Breakdown: The Abxylute E1 Isn’t a Clone—It’s Worse
The Abxylute E1 landed with fanfare as the “upgraded” successor to the notorious RX6H—but don’t be fooled. Yes, it uses a better chip (RK3566 vs. RK3326), adds Mini-HDMI, and touts dual-boot (Android + Linux). But as Retro Handhelds’ “e-waste guy” found out: better specs ≠ better experience.
### What’s Actually New (Spoiler: Not Much)
- RK3566 = slightly smoother emulation, especially for N64/PSP/Dreamcast
- Mini-HDMI port (finally—some actual utility)
- Dual OS? More like dual headache. Android is useless here: no touch support, clunky UI, and sketchy ROM-piracy instructions.
### Why It Still Sucks
- Controls are just as bad—chonky D-pad, sticky analog sticks, fake analog triggers
- User experience is hostile: empty SD card, cryptic setup, partitioned storage that doesn’t work out of the box
- Ethical red flags: Encourages illegal ROM downloads via third-party links, then shoves blame onto users
### The Bottom Line
For $69–$89, you can get so much better—from Libretro-ready handhelds to ones with actual community support. The E1 feels less like a product and more like a scam in sheep’s clothing, designed to profit off newcomers who don’t know better.
TL;DR: Skip it. Even retro budget kings like the RG35XX or Anbernic RG35xxP series make this look like a thoughtful product.
> “This will be sold to people who don’t know any better… who will then get turned off from the hobby entirely.”
> — Retro Handhelds (still salty, but fair)