The Pawky Box is a new budget emulation box, in direct competition with the Super Console X Pro. Let’s do a deep-dive review to see if it’s worth your time and attention.
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Turn a USB Flash Drive into a Portable Gaming Console using Batocera
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.
Continue reading “Turn a USB Flash Drive into a Portable Gaming Console using Batocera”Review: PowKiddy Q20 Mini
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
Super Console X King Review & Guide
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
Review: Anbernic RG300X
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.
Continue reading “Review: Anbernic RG300X”My Top 5 Retro Handhelds Right Now (under $150)
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.
Continue reading “My Top 5 Retro Handhelds Right Now (under $150)”Review and Guide: Lakka for RG351 devices
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.
Continue reading “Review and Guide: Lakka for RG351 devices”How will the Steam Deck handle emulation?
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
RG351V Case Review
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
TrimUI Model S (PowKiddy A66) — Updated Review & Guide
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
Retro Game Corps 