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Widescreen SNES Guide

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023by Russ3 Comments

Last updated: 22FEB2023 (see Changelog for details)

In this guide I’ll show you how to set up widescreen for many beloved SNES games. Not every game will work with this setup, but many do, including some of my personal favorites.

To enable widescreen, you must use the BSNES standalone emulator or the BSNES HD Beta core within RetroArch. For this guide we will focus on the BSNES HD Beta RetroArch core.

You will need a somewhat powerful machine to run the BSNES RetroArch core. For retro handhelds, I recommend something like the Retroid Pocket 3+ at the very least, but the AYN Odin or Logitech Cloud will work even better.

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Guides, Reviews

Anbernic RG505 Review and Guide

November 19, 2022December 5, 2022by RussLeave a Comment

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

November 3, 2022January 3, 2023by Russ16 Comments

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.

Buy one here

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Retroid Pocket 2, Reviews

Retroid Pocket 3 In-Depth Review

September 18, 2022September 5, 2022by Russ2 Comments

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

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Guide: Skyline (Switch) Emulation on Android

September 12, 2022September 5, 2022by RussLeave a Comment

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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Super Console (KinHank) Arcade Stick Setup Guide

September 6, 2022September 5, 2022by Russ1 Comment

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

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Anbernic RG552 Epic Retro Gaming Guide

August 16, 2022January 3, 2023by Russ5 Comments

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)

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odin, Reviews

Quick Impressions: Atomic Purple Odin

June 24, 2022June 19, 2022by RussLeave a Comment

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

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Odin Dual Boot Guide: Windows 11/Android

June 15, 2022June 19, 2022by Russ1 Comment

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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AYN Odin Starter Guide

May 28, 2022April 13, 2023by Russ17 Comments

Last updated: 13APR2023 (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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