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Review: BigBig Won Elitist S Controller

Review: BigBig Won Elitist S Controller

This controller has a silly name, but it may be my favorite sub-$50 controller. It has wide compatibility, superb craftsmanship, and features that are actually useful. Let’s take a deep dive on all the things I like about it, and a few of the things I’m not super excited about.

Buy the device here, and be sure to use code QY3QJ6HY for an additional 10% off.

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351ELEC Final Update: What You Need to Know

351ELEC Final Update: What You Need to Know

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.

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Guide: CD-Based Systems on Retro Handhelds

Guide: CD-Based Systems on Retro Handhelds

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.

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Review: Super Console X Stick (2GB RAM model)

Review: Super Console X Stick (2GB RAM model)

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

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My Retro Handheld Collection (+ Giveaway!)

My Retro Handheld Collection (+ Giveaway!)

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.

Enter the giveaway here!

Thank you so much for your continued support, and I’m excited where we go next.

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