At long last, Anbernic has released a handheld device that is both affordable AND powerful. Here’s how to get started with setting the device up.
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Anbernic RG353M Review & Guide
Another month, another Anbernic handheld, right? The new RG353M surprised me with some overdue component upgrades and a wonderfully compact and thin design. On top of that, it stands on the shoulders of all their other products to finally be a 4:3 retro handheld that does everything just right without any glaring issues.
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The true successor to the infamous Retroid Pocket 2 is finally here, and so in this video we’re going to take a deep-dive look into all of its strengths and weaknesses. In particular we’ll focus on size, ergonomics, buttons, and performance when it comes to game emulation and streaming. Does it hold up to its promise of delivering an excellent gaming experience for under $150? YES.
Buy one here
My Retroid Pocket 2+ starter guide
Shaun Inman’s screen comparison tool
Guide: Skyline (Switch) Emulation on Android
The Skyline Nintendo Switch emulator has recently made some significant updates, and so in this video we’ll see how it performs on Android phones and dedicated handhelds like the AYN Odin Pro.
Written instructions have been added to my Android emulation starter guide
Skyline website
Official compatibility list
More info on the AYN Odin
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Last updated: 06SEP2022
The Super Console Arcade Stick from KinHank is one of my family’s favorite gaming devices of 2022, and so in this guide I will show you how to load it up with a clean copy of EmuELEC 4.3, add your own game library, and then tailor it for the best experience possible.
Buy one via AliExpress or Amazon
Replacement arcade buttons via AliExpress or Amazon
Anbernic RG552 Epic Retro Gaming Guide
Last updated: 03JAN2023 (updated links to JELOS)
It’s no secret that the Anbernic RG552 is an expensive device. At its starting retail price of $227, it can be disappointing that it’s not powerful enough to run GameCube or PlayStation 2 at acceptable levels. However, there are some aspects of this device that really shine — namely its screen and overall feel when it comes to d-pad-centric gaming — and so in this guide I’m going to walk you through all the little tweaks and tricks I use to get the most out of this device.
At the end of the day, the Anbernic RG552 is my favorite console for RETRO (i.e. 32-bit and below) gaming, and with these tweaks, I think you might agree.
Buy one here (AliExpress)
or via Anbernic.com
or via Amazon Prime (more expensive but fast shipping)
Quick Impressions: Atomic Purple Odin
I got my hands on the new Atomic Purple colorway for the AYN Odin Pro, so let’s take a look at it and see what’s changed from the first-batch black model.
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AYN Odin shipping dashboard
Odin Dual Boot Guide: Windows 11/Android
In this guide I’ll show you how to load Windows 11 and Android 10 on the AYN Odin Pro or Base models at the same time. This will allow you to easily switch between the two operating systems for the best of both worlds.
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Last updated: 06NOV2022 (see Changelog for details)
The AYN Odin is a device that has caught the handheld gaming world by storm — it is relatively affordable, has excellent build quality, and provides performance that surpasses its peers in the same price range. Shipping delays have plagued its launch, but as more units are finally reaching their owners, let’s do a Starter Guide to walk you through the setup process.
This guide will work on the AYN Odin Pro, Base, or Lite model.
The Odin is at a strange junction in the gaming world: its price and performance have drawn interest from those who are not veterans of the emulation community, and some reviews fail to emphasize that this device is not plug-and-play out of the box. This guide is meant to help you along in that initial setup and configuration, so that you can get to gaming.
Because the AYN Odin runs on an Android platform, setting up the device is similar to setting up any other Android device for the purpose of game emulation. I already have complete Android and RetroArch guides on this website, which will serve as the foundation of setting up your Odin. There are some unique setup aspects for the Odin which we’ll cover in this guide, to complement the two guides above, but I would highly encourage you to check out those two guides as well.
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Several months into its lifecycle, the Anbernic RG552 finally has some great options when it comes to improving the user experience. Let’s take a look at three different firmware options (two on Linux, and one on Android) which will give you better gameplay performance and some nice quality of life upgrades, too.
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AliExpress ($227 before sales)
Amazon Prime ($249 with fast shipping)
Retro Game Corps 