The Miyoo Mini has two excellent custom firmwares - so here’s a comparison!

I’ve already reviewed the superb mini handheld the Miyoo Mini elsewhere on this blog but for those of you undecided as to whether to get one or already have one I wanted to mention that there are now two custom firmwares (alternative software for the machine) available, OnionOS and MiniUI, both of which are excellent and much better than the software supplied with machine.  Both are really easy to install so thought I’d do a quick comparison of them.

OnionOS - this is the ultimate custom firmware for the Miyoo Mini, although newcomers may find it a little overwhelming.  It supports pretty much all machines up to and including PS1.  It has a very attractive interface and comes packed with features.  Firstly various Retroarch cores are available through the Expert menu allowing for plenty of tinkering for those who enjoy doing so, a favourite feature of mine is the optional Onion Launcher, this means that when you switch the machine on after playing a game it will automatically resume that game from the point you left off, and by pressing the menu key you can also view and launch any of the most recent 10 games you’ve played from the point you last quit, a really great feature.  OnionOS has lots of different themes to choose from as well which can be changed quickly and simply.

This is far and away my favourite custom firmware for the Miyoo Mini and comes highly recommended!

MiniUI - this is a new custom firmware which has recently launched, it has gone for the simple straightforward approach which should make it more accessible for newcomers.  It has a basic interface, it doesn’t however support as many systems as OnionOS but does still offer all the classic core systems such as SNES, Megadrive, GB, GBC, GBA and PS1 so name but a few.  Despite it’s simple interface and not supporting as many systems I’m pretty impressed by MiniUI and is definitely worth trying.

So there you have it a comparison of the two custom firmwares, which one you try is your choice but you won’t be disappointed with either and, as I previously mentioned both are way better than firmware supplied with the machine.