Commodore set ( vice c64, c128, plus4, etc.): there was a big update from the upstream project (v3.7 on Feb 12), but other than that mostly bug fixes. We finish our RG35XX review with our thoughts on the emulator handheld and is it worth buying compared to the Miyoo Mini. We need to keep in mind that the RG35XX is a budget retro handheld, with most other handhelds costing double the price of this one. So let’s go over what we liked and didn’t like. As part of our RG35XX review we will go over the Operating System and the User Interface. The RG35XX retro handheld emulator uses a closed source chipset and operating system so we may not see any custom firmware for it at all. The 3.5” IPS display runs at a 640×480 resolution at a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is perfect for retro gaming. The RG35XX display looks bright and colorful and not so small it is hard to see any detail. Due to the RG3XX’s specs it can only emulate games up to and including Playstation 1 games. There’s no Dreamcast or PSP on this thing, the CPU and the tiny 256MB of RAM just can’t handle it, but that doesn’t make the device bad at all.

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In addition to this, XQuader has compiled new versions of various cores so that we can update them, since they improve compatibility with games. Other functions: Support 2.4G wireless gamepad and wired gamepad connection, HDMI output TV, vibrating motorYeah, it’s a very simple device but in some ways that’s what makes it compelling to many. I could easily give this to a child and they would understand what to do, even if the OS is a little outdated.

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It typically comes pre-loaded cutting out the fuss of having to install your own ROMs, it has a nice 3.5” screen opening it up to older adults who don’t want tiny screens, it lasts a good couple of hours on a single charge and the menus are incredibly to understand, making it a good started device for children. There is an included 64GB Micro SD card with the RG35XX which contains the Linux based operating system and game storage. A second Micro SD card up to 512GB can be used for additional game storage on the retro gaming handheld. The RG35XX now also supports dual OS, allowing you to either use the official OS or GarlicOS The initial directory will be the directory of the current video file/playlist (e.g. “Roms/VIDEOS”), and it will show the last viewed directory if you open the file selector again. Putting that expertise to good use, we decided to start RetroSix; a small team of people passionate about retro gaming, and restoring original consoles to like-new, adding our own twist and style to them and in general bringing a modern twist to retro. Atari ST ( hatari): improved virtual keyboard (change keys position and colors closer to an ST), some bugfixesSwapping OS - The secondary Garlic OS is a bit confusing when it gets to configuring Retroarch and so on - Not very new user friendly but there are plenty of YouTube videos out there to help

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Pricing it this low saved them in many ways, and although it’s not a handheld that I would personally buy but it’s certainly one I can recommend to those wanting to buy their first handheld emulator. The 3.5” IPS display runs at a 640×480 resolution at 4:3 aspect ratio which is perfect for retro gaming. The RG35XX display looks bright and colourful and not so small it is hard to see any detail. HDMI output to a monitor or TV is supported via the Mini HDMI port found on the top of the retro gaming handheld, it also upscales your games to 720P on your big screen. I found myself levitating towards the best Gameboy Advance games on here, the 4:3 display helped immerse myself into the world of Pokemon, and although the device is small, the screen feels big compared to the overall real estate. Added support to preserve volume level between sessions, enabled by default. Set “save-volume=no” in line 50 of the “./mplayer/config” file if you want to turn it off. Atari 800 ( Atari800): Added savestate support, Rewind support, Disc Control menu (Supports Disks, Tapes, and M3U files), fixes for control issues, etc.RetroSix is a small team of people who have been in the gaming industry and retail business since 2013, and sold consoles, controllers and even designed our own controllers and consoles. The RG35XX is an amazing budget retro gaming handheld that plays many of your favourite classic consoles. Anbernic RG35XX is powered by an Actions ATM7039S 4-core processor, allowing you to play most of the retro games on its 3.5” IPS display. It is a mini handheld that can emulate PS1, CPS, FBA, NEOGEO, GBA, GBC, etc. games and comes at a competitive price. It’s not the most powerful handheld out there, but what it does come with plays very well indeed.

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TIC-80 ( tic80): It is actively developed and the changelog is just too big, the most noticeable is HUGE performance improvement. I used bunnymark snd crapmark, benchmarks, and here are some results: There is an included 64GB Micro SD card with the RG35XX which contains the Linux-based operating system and game storage. A second Micro SD card of up to 128GB can be used for additional game storage on the retro gaming handheld. ( Depending on the variant you choose) The 2100 mAh battery which Anbernic claims lasts up to 5 hours. In our tests with Tekken 3 on the PS1 we got 3 hours 3 minutes which is very good. Less demanding systems should be closer to the 5 hour mark. RG35XX OS & UI OverviewSo many things these days are mass produced, not designed to last, and make as cheap as possible for as much money as possible. We started RetroSix not as a mass market business, instead with the aim of perfection. Recreating moulds of original shells, casting them from quality ABS, redesigning hardware such as power supplies, USB-C, audio and more, to upgrade your consoles to the highest quality available. No cheap junk sold for profit. But emulation on the RG35XX retro gaming handheld is overall pretty good, it plays PlayStation 1 with no apparent issues. However, I would have liked to have seen if frame skipping is definitely used on some of the emulators, and the option to disable it. It can be annoying seeing normal and sped up character movements in games. RG35XX or Miyoo Mini?