I have both color models of the RGB10 Max in my hands, so let’s do a comparison to see which one you might want to buy. Also, I have a couple cases that should fit the device, so let’s look at those too. Guest cameo appearance by my ODROID Go Super for bonus points.
Buy an RGB10 Max
Nintendo Switch Lite case
The newest Amazon Fire HD 10 tablets have remarkable performance and features at a budget price. So we’re going to take a look at the most expensive model ($180) and see how it fits as a dedicated gaming and game streaming tablet.
Buy one here
8BitDo SN30 Pro controller
BigBig Won controller
Last updated: 07AUG2021 (see Changelog for details)
The GameForce Chi shouldn’t exist — its design is garish, it runs the agin RK3326 chipset, and it looks like it traveled through time from the 1990s to reach us here in the 2020s. But somehow, it all seems to work out in the end. So in this guide I’ll show you how to set the device up, some tips and tricks, as well as a teardown video.
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Last updated: 03JUN2021
The GKD350H was poised to be the dominant retro handheld of 2019, but then the Anbernic RG350 series dominated that cycle. So let’s take a look at this somewhat forgotten gem, and the upgrades available at myretrogamecase.com
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Continue reading “Review: GKD350H (L2/R2 mod version)”
The RG351V is at a sweet spot in its life cycle — it’s readily available from multiple vendors, you have several custom firmware options, and the community surrounding this nostalgic device continues to grow. So is the RG351V worth your time and money? Let’s do a deep-dive review and find out.
Buy one here (AliExpress)
Amazon link (faster shipping but more expensive)
RG351V Starter Guide
Last updated: 29MAY2021 (see Changelog for details)
The sixth generation of video game consoles, which included the PS2, Nintendo Gamecube, Xbox, and Sega Dreamcast, was a transformative period for both gaming and televisions. Standard (4:3 aspect) TVs were eventually replaced by widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio displays during this time, and many console accommodated this shift. A few Dreamcast games, such as Rayman 2, natively supported widescreen televisions upon release — all you have to do is go into the game settings and change it to 16:9 instead of 4:3. Most other games were natively scaled to 4:3, but many 3D titles on the Dreamcast can be altered to stretch into anamorphic widescreen. This is possible because these games render the 3D environment beyond the 4:3 displayed on a typical TV, and through various hacks we can unlock widescreen Dreamcast for over 100 titles.
These instructions are primarily written for the RetroOZ firmware on the ODROID Go Super or RGB10 Max in particular, since it has a lovely 16:9 screen, but the RetroArch widescreen hack cheats can be implemented in other firmwares such as EmuELEC, ArkOS, and 351ELEC for RG351P/M devices (or other devices with screens wider than 4:3). There are three basic methods:
Let’s see how this Amazon Basics GPS case works on the Anbernic RG351V.
Also, getting this thumbnail shot with Shaq Fu was a total pain, but 100% worth it.
Buy one here
Similar model from AliExpress
Or go nuts with this one
Official Anbernic case
After a long delivery delay, the RGB10 Max is finally in my hands. So how does this new device stack up against other, similar options in the retro handheld market?
Continue reading “Review: PowKiddy RGB10 Max”
Let’s compare the PS Vita 1000 and the PS Vita 2000. Which one is a better fit for your play style and preferences?
Be sure to check out the full PS Vita guide here.
Continue reading “Comparison: PS Vita 1000 vs PS Vita 2000”
Today we’re going to look at two telescopic controllers from GameSir: the X2 (2021 d-pad variant) and the brand new X2 Bluetooth. Are either of these worth getting for phone-based gaming?
GameSir X2 (Amazon)
GameSir X2 (AliExpress)
GameSir X2 Bluetooth (Amazon)
GameSir X2 Bluetooth (AliExpress)
Retro Game Corps 