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RG351

How to fix RG351P internal WiFi antenna audio issues

October 11, 2020January 7, 2021by Russ2 Comments

Last updated: 15DEC2020 (see Changelog for details)

If you ordered a RG351P during the first week it was available (in mid-September 2020), it’s possible your copy shipped with an internal WiFi antenna. Once the devices were in production, Anbernic learned that there was some audio crackling in the speakers when WiFi was enabled. To fix the issue, Anbernic started to ship units without an antenna, which is a shame because the built-in WiFi option is one of my favorite features of the device.

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Retroid Pocket 2

Guide: Among Us on the Retroid Pocket 2

October 10, 2020October 9, 2020by Russ3 Comments

Last updated 10OCT2020 (see Changelog for details)

Among Us is a popular game on Steam and smartphones, and given that it isn’t very CPU-intensive, it seems like a perfect fit for the Android-based Retroid Pocket 2. The only problem is that the game is designed for touch controls. Luckily, there’s a very easy workaround to get this game up and running on your handheld device.

Note that this method will work for just about any touch-based Android app, so if you have a favorite game that you’re itching to try, this is your solution.

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RG351

RG351P EmuELEC Firmware Guide

October 9, 2020October 8, 2021by Russ64 Comments

Last updated 24JAN2021 (see Changelog for details)

The stock operating system found on the RG351P, which is a modified version of EmuELEC, is a little different from those found on other devices. For example, the RG350 devices have two SD cards — one that holds the operating system, and another for game files. The Retroid Pocket 2 has internal storage for the operating system, and one SD card for all of your game files.

The RG351P has just one single SD card, and it contains both the operating system AND your game files. This is advantageous if you don’t want to have multiple SD cards to deal with, but it also has one big disadvantage: if you mess up that SD card, you lose BOTH your operating system and your game files.

So this guide will show you how to back up the modified EmuELEC on your current stock SD card, and how to also install a fresh version of the software onto a new card.

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RG350

Guide: EmulationStation on RG350 devices

October 7, 2020October 12, 2020by Russ3 Comments

Last updated: 12OCT2020 (see Changelog for details)

EmulationStation is a graphical and themeable emulator frontend that is designed specifically for devices that don’t have keyboards (like home theater PCs and Raspberry Pi devices). Luckily, it also works on handheld devices, and someone has kindly ported a copy over for the RG350 devices.

There are several frontends (user interfaces) available for the RG350. I’ve already created guides for SimpleMenu and 350teric (“Esoteric”), and I’ll work on more as time permits.

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RG350

XMAME 2.0 BETA released for RG350 / OpenDingux devices

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020by RussLeave a Comment

04OCT2020

Hi everyone, just a quick note to let you know that a BETA version of XMAME 2.0 has been released for the RG350 devices (and other OpenDingux systems as well). This version supports three MAME engines, including XMAME v69, XMAME v84, and MAME4ALL2. It also supports installing the file system on your external SD card, which is an added bonus.

Read more about the BETA and download it yourself in my Arcade Games Installation Guide.

Retroid Pocket 2

Guide: Sega Dreamcast on the Retroid Pocket 2

September 29, 2020October 16, 2020by RussLeave a Comment

Last updated 29SEP2020 (see Changelog for details)

I have a confession to make: I’d never really played the Sega Dreamcast until my Retroid Pocket 2 arrived in the mail. Because of this fact, I ended up diving into this system first, to explore all of the new games (well, new to me). Here is my quick guide on how to set up Dreamcast emulation on your Retroid Pocket 2. There are still a lot of people out in the community finding new ways to improve gameplay on this device, so expect frequent updates to the guide in the future.

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Retroid Pocket 2, RG350

Deep Dive Comparison: Retroid Pocket 2 vs RG350M

September 27, 2020September 27, 2020by Russ3 Comments

27SEP2020

I often get asked which one is a better purchase right now: the Retroid Pocket 2, or the Anbernic RG350M? Here is a deep-dive video where I try to cover every aspect of these devices to help you make the right decision. I cover hardware, button travel, weight, software, screen quality, game performance, and quality of life features.

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RG350

Guide: 350teric (Esoteric) frontend on the RG350

September 26, 2020October 6, 2020by Russ6 Comments

Last updated: 26SEP2020 (see Changelog for details)

There are several frontends (user interfaces) available for the RG350. I’ve already created a guide for SimpleMenu, and I have a couple more I’m working on right now. But today I want to show off 350teric (“Esoteric”), a frontend that largely works like the default GMenu2X interface, but with much more customization.

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Retroid Pocket 2, RG350

Product test: Skull & Co grips on Retroid Pocket 2 and RG350M

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020by Russ1 Comment

Last updated: 25SEP2020

I bought and tested the Skull & Co. thumb grip caps for my handheld devices, and made a quick video about the experience:

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Retroid Pocket 2

Guide: Enable D-Pad controls on the Legend of Zelda Nintendo DS games

September 24, 2020May 20, 2023by Russ4 Comments

Last updated: 24SEP2020 (see Changelog for details)

The two Legend of Zelda games that were released on the Nintendo DS were classics of their time. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007) is a follow up to Wind Waker (NGC, 2003), and has a Metacritc score of 90 today. The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009) is a mix of action and puzzle gameplay, and has a Metacritic score of 87. When I first fired up my Retroid Pocket 2, I was excited to try these games on my new device. Thing is, they are built for stylus controls, and so at face value, these games are virtually uplayable on handheld emulation devices.

Luckily, someone also had this same problem, and they’ve figured out a way to mod the original ROM files so that they respond to d-pad controls. I’ve tested both games, and they feel like what you’d expect from a gamepad-based Zelda game (in other words, they’re awesome). This method requires a bit of Windows wizardry, but I’ll walk you through the process.

As a bonus, I’ve also included instructions on how to patch d-pad controls for another game: Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow.

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