I finally got a chance to test the medal mod kit for the ODROID Go Super. Let’s see if it fixes my main complaints about the original device!
OGS metal mod kit
OGS YouTube playlist
ODROID Go Super Metal Case Review + Guide
Month: August 2021
Join the Retro Game Corps discord space!
The fine folks at the Retro Handhelds discord server have offered to carve out a dedicated space for the Retro Game Corps community, to include chat related to my content, tech support, and cat pictures galore. I’ve been wanting to create my own Discord server for some time now, but I just don’t have the time or resources to do it on my own, so this partnership is a win-win for everyone.
Find me here: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds
Also check out the RGH server: https://discord.gg/wurh4WM
and the Anbernic official server: https://discord.gg/D6qBmzG
Blackview BL5000 review & Dimensity 700 chipset emulation testing
The new Blackview BL5000 is being marketed as a gaming phone. With its Dimensity 700 chipset, let’s test how it runs game emulation and whether it earns the “gaming phone” tag.
Check out the BL5000 here (non-affiliate link)
Continue reading “Blackview BL5000 review & Dimensity 700 chipset emulation testing”Super Console X Mini PC Review
The Super Console X Mini PC is a repackaged version of the popular Chuwi LarkBox Pro PC but with a customized 2TB hard drive filled to the brim with retro games. Let’s take a deep dive review and see how well this impressively small PC does when it comes to playing advanced systems like PSP, GameCube, Dreamcast, N64, PS2, and even Steam PC games.
Buy one here
Also on Amazon (more expensive but faster)
2TB loaded HDD
Wired controller
RG350 & RG280 Series Starter Guide
Last updated: 16NOV2022
At long last, we have a definitive firmware image for Anbernic RG350 and RG280 series retro handheld devices. This “Adam” image will allow you to create the ultimate SD card image that runs OpenDingux Beta firmware, RetroArch and standalone emulators, and the SimpleMenu frontend all in one seamless experience. No FTPing, tweaking, or headaches required.
This starter guide will work on the following devices: Anbernic RG350, RG350P, RG350M, RG280M, RG280V, RG300X, PlayGo, PocketGo 2, PowKiddy Q80, GCW-Zero, and probably a few others not on my radar.
Continue reading “RG350 & RG280 Series Starter Guide”Is the Odin handheld too good to be true?
The Ayn Odin’s pre-order campaign starts soon, and so I thought it was a good time to share my hopes and reservations about this promising new handheld gaming device.
Find the IndieGoGo campaign here
Continue reading “Is the Odin handheld too good to be true?”Super Console X Cube Review: $52 Plug-and-Play Emulation Box
With a starting price of $52 (64GB model), the new Super Console X Cube is the new budget option for plug-and-play retro game emulation. So let’s see if it has any benefits over previous models.
Buy one here (AliExpress, cheapest)
Continue reading “Super Console X Cube Review: $52 Plug-and-Play Emulation Box”PowKiddy V6 Review
This 10000 mAh battery pack comes pre-loaded with 500 NES games, with a 3″ display and some pretty nice buttons, too. So is it worth your $20, or should you buy a couple Chipotle burrito bowls instead? Let’s find out.
Continue reading “PowKiddy V6 Review”Guide: Streets of Rage Remake on Retro Handhelds
Last updated: 30NOV2021
UPDATE: PortMaster has recently created a one-stop shop for all things related to running ports on retro handhelds. I recommend checking out their website and my most recent PortMaster guide instead of the guide below; I’m leaving this page up for posterity’s sake only. To get started, head over to their Games tab, find the game you want to run, and check out their instructions on that page. If you run into any issues, their discord server is also a great place to start.
Streets of Rage Remake is a beloved game among emulation and homebrew fans. First released in 2011 after eight years of development, this fan-made game mashes together the first three Streets of Rage games and adds in over 100 stages, 15+ playable characters, and an epic soundtrack. Sadly, the game was pulled down from official release at the request of SEGA, but has remained available on various websites over the years.
Porting SoRR to a device is a right of passage for any true retro handheld, so today let’s walk through how to play this game on RK3326 devices running PortMaster. The following devices will work:
Anbernic RG351P (ArkOS final, TheRA, 351ELEC)
Anbernic RG351M (ArkOS final, TheRA, 351ELEC)
Anbernic RG351V (ArkOS, TheRA, 351ELEC)
Anbernic RG351MP (ArkOS, TheRA, 351ELEC)
PowKiddy RGB10 (ArkOS)
GameForce Chi (ArkOS)
RK2020 (ArkOS)
ODROID Go Advance (ArkOS)
ODROID Go Super (The RetroArena, RetroOZ)
PowKiddy RGB10 Max (The Retro Arena, RetroOZ)
Note that the video below will show you how to install the port using specific files. This process has been simplified significantly, and you can now set everything up via PortMaster.
Continue reading “Guide: Streets of Rage Remake on Retro Handhelds”Review: Pawky Box
The Pawky Box is a new budget emulation box, in direct competition with the Super Console X Pro. Let’s do a deep-dive review to see if it’s worth your time and attention.
Continue reading “Review: Pawky Box”
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