351ELEC has closed its project for future updates. Let’s take a look at this final build of the operating system, the legacy it leaves behind, and where we go from here.
UPDATE: As of May 2021, 351ELEC has been resurrected under new leadership! Here is my latest video on their most recent release.
Continue reading “351ELEC Final Update: What You Need to Know”
Last updated: 09JUL2021
Today we’re going to discuss systems like PlayStation 1, Dreamcast, Sega CD, and TurboGrafx-CD (PC Engine CD). Let’s organize your files and learn how to switch discs in multi-disc games, too.
This guide applies to any RK3326 retro handheld system, such as the RG351 series, PowKiddy RGB10, ODROID Go Advance/Super, and so on. This will also apply to any device that runs an EmulationStation frontend, such as the Super Console X. The video primarily focuses on the 351ELEC firmware for the RG351 devices, but can be applied to ArkOS, EmuELEC, RetroOZ, or any other EmulationStation-based operating system that runs on these devices.
Continue reading “Guide: CD-Based Systems on Retro Handhelds”
Let’s knock out three easy upgrades for the RG351P and RG351M: custom buttons, an upgraded battery, and a quick solution to light bleeding.
ODROID Go Advance battery (US)
ODROID Go Advance battery (Korea)
The toolkit used in this video
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The Super Console X Stick has the same chipset as the Super Console X Pro, but with double the RAM and half the size. Are these upgrades worth the upgraded cost?
Super Console X Stick (AliExpress)
Super Console X Stick (Shopify)
Super Console X Pro (AliExpress)
Super Console X Pro (Shopify)
Team Pandory’s EmuELEC 4.0 guide
Continue reading “Review: Super Console X Stick (2GB RAM model)”
If you’re looking to improve the user experience for the Anbernic RG351V, custom firmware is the way to go. Let’s look at the three new options available to you, how to install them, and figure out which one is best for you.
Continue reading “RG351V Custom Firmware Guide (351ELEC, ArkOS, TheRA)”
The Retro Game 300 is a couple years old now, but it’s still the best $50 retro handheld device on the market. Let’s look at why I like this device so much.
Continue reading “Review: RG300”
I’ve turned my ODROID Go Super into a thing of beauty, and so I wanted to walk you through the process in case you’re interested in trying it yourself.
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iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit
Game Boy Color membranes
Heatsinks
Thermal tape
To celebrate reaching 25,000 subscribers, I want to take a step back from reviews and tutorials and show off my current collection of retro handhelds. So let’s look at all of my devices and the story behind each of them.
Thank you so much for your continued support, and I’m excited where we go next.
Continue reading “My Retro Handheld Collection (+ Giveaway!)”
I spent a couple weeks setting up an Android phone as a dedicated retro handheld gaming console. This video is a summary of my results.
Continue reading “Should You Use an Android Phone for Retro Gaming?”
There’s a new version of the Super Console X out now, which sells for about $70. So what makes this version “Pro”?
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SN30 Pro controller
8BitDo wireless adapter
Retro Game Corps 