Retro Game Corps

Turn a USB Flash Drive into a Portable Gaming Console using Batocera

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021by RussLeave a Comment

The Batocera firmware lets you flash a lightweight, emulation-focused operating system onto any flash drive, hard drive, or SD card. So what if we flashed it onto a flash drive, loaded it all up, and then used that as a portable gaming “system” that could be plugged into any Windows PC? That’s what we’re going to explore in this video.

Download Batocera
Batocera wiki
Batocera Nation YouTube channel

USB flash drive
Rii USB wireless keyboard
8bitDo Pro 2 controller

Note that you can use any number of storage solutions to host your Batocera operating system, like an external HDD/SDD, and internal drive installed into your PC, or even a SD card if you have a built-in (or USB) reader.

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Reviews

Review: PowKiddy Q20 Mini

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021by RussLeave a Comment

The Q20 Mini is the latest budget device from PowKiddy, and at $40 it’s definitely in the realm of “impulse buy” options. So let’s look at how this one performs, especially within the very competitive budget handheld market available today.

Buy one here
Install custom firmware with my V90 guide

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Guides, Reviews

Super Console X King Review & Guide

July 27, 2021July 26, 2021by Russ1 Comment

Last updated: 27JUL2021

The Super Console X King is a rebranded version of the beloved Beelink GT King Android TV box, but pre-loaded with EmuELEC 4.2 and a bunch of games. Let’s see how this performs as an all-in-one retro gaming console.

Buy one here (AliExpress)
Amazon (more expensive but faster)
Directly from the vendor

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Reviews

Review: Anbernic RG300X

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021by RussLeave a Comment

The RG300X is Anbernic’s latest device — a step forward in craftsmanship, and a step backward in features and performance. Let’s do a deep dive into this device and see if it’s worth the price tag.

BUY ONE HERE

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GameForce Chi, ODROID Go Super, Reviews, RG350, RG351

My Top 5 Retro Handhelds Right Now (under $150)

July 22, 2021July 21, 2021by RussLeave a Comment

With so many retro handhelds on the market (and quite a few more on the way), it’s a good time to round up my top five devices as of right now.

Enter the giveaway here

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RG351

Review and Guide: Lakka for RG351 devices

July 20, 2021July 19, 2021by RussLeave a Comment

Lakka is a lightweight Linux distribution that runs RetroArch front and center. So is this ultra simple firmware a viable option for retro handheld devices like the Anbernic RG351P, RG351M, or RG351V? Let’s dig in and find out.

Buy an RG351 device here

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steam deck

How will the Steam Deck handle emulation?

July 17, 2021July 17, 2021by Russ1 Comment

I’m really excited to learn about Valve’s recently-announced Steam Deck handheld computer. Let’s take a look at its specs and the potential it has to be a best-in-class handheld emulation device.

Steam Deck subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/ValveSteamDeck
Steam Deck Discord server: https://discord.gg/v3egje3UbR

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RG351

RG351V Case Review

July 14, 2021by RussLeave a Comment

Let’s get real here. For $10, you can get a really nice chicken sandwich, which will provide you about 15 minutes of happiness; or you can get this case for your Anbernic RG351V, and be happy for the rest of your life. Your choice.

Buy the case here
Where to buy an Anbernic RG351V

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Guides, Reviews

TrimUI Model S (PowKiddy A66) — Updated Review & Guide

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021by Russ3 Comments

Last updated: 11JUL2021

The tiny TrimUI Model S (now rebranded as the PowKiddy A66) has received a lot of excellent development over the past few months, so it’s time for me to revisit my initial review. And while I initially recommended avoiding this device, these new updates have changed my mind — this is now a device worth considering. Let’s check it out.

Buy one here (PowKiddy A66)
Buy the old TrimUI Model S

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PS Vita

Nintendo 64 Emulation on the PS Vita

July 10, 2021by RussLeave a Comment

In this video we’ll take a look at the latest Nintendo 64 emulator for the PS Vita, DaedalusX64, and how to get the best performance possible for your beloved device. I think you might be surprised to see how well it runs.

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