Today I'm excited to show off the new RetroRun frontend update for ArkOS, which dramatically improves Sega Dreamcast performance on the RG351P, RG351M, RGB10, ODROID Go Advance, and more. It also provides significant improvements to Sega Saturn emulation -- even making a few games actually playable :)
This $19 device is the size of a thumb, and actually plays a few games. But would you actually want to play on it? Let's find out.
Thumby: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kenburns/thumby-the-tiny-playable-keychain
Other devices mentioned:
GameBox ESP32 Mini: https://www.myretrogamecase.com/products/game-mini-esp32
FunKey S: https://funkey-project.myshopify.com/products/funkey-s
TrimUI Model S (PowKiddy A66): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Amhiyu
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
00:32 unboxing and impressions
02:01 gameplay demonstration
04:13 size comparison
06:25 summary & conclusion
If you want to support the channel, please consider Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Intro theme song sampled from "Hexadecimal Genome" by Bit Shifter:
https://bit-shifter.bandcamp.com/album/information-chase
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you.
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#Thumby #GameBoy #RetroGaming
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This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Channel review guidelines: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/
My old food blog: https://thedomesticman.com/
All the music in this video is from my friend Jim's new album, check it out! https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/album/years
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:06 what is your background?
03:07 my military history
04:18 how RGC got started
08:13 my dream handheld
12:18 being a full-time YouTuber
15:21 the video creation process
18:25 YouTube "burn out"
19:54 bad handhelds and negativity
21:49 dealing with brands & ethics
28:40 my favorite childhood systems
33:38 studio setup
35:46 keeping organized
38:27 mean comments and my weird accent
43:44 my favorite snack and drink
45:31 summary and conclusion
Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: https://bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#RetroGameCorps #emulation #Q&A
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTVb5BX9iUs
I got my hands on an RG351P, and here are my initial thoughts. I'll be making another video once I become more familiar with the system and its internals. For now, I focused on the "out-of-the-box" experience -- how do the buttons feel, how do the pre-loaded games work, etc.
Note that I incorrectly refer to the dimensions as 16:9 on this device, it is actually 3:2 -- I apologize for any confusion.
Retro handheld buyer's guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/shop/
Buying a new RG351P? Check out my Starter Guide: https://youtu.be/fUCN6E43NA4
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction and unboxing
03:13 hardware impressions
04:20 comparison with RG350M and RP2
05:24 button comparison
07:50 startup and software orientation
09:07 Nintendo DS test
10:43 EmuElec settings and themes
11:48 Nintendo SNES test
12:27 Sony PSP test
13:11 Sega Dreamcast graphics test
14:04 Nintendo 64 test
15:38 GBA test and shaders
16:51 Adjusting RetroArch settings
17:55 Sega Dreamcast performance test
19:36 Sony PS1 test
20:39 PPSSPP (PSP) settings
21:27 DraStic (DS) settings
22:09 conclusion
If you’d like to support my channel, please consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Intro theme song sampled from "Hexadecimal Genome" by Bit Shifter:
http://www.8bitpeoples.com/products/520241-bit-shifter-information-chase
#RG351P #unboxing #Anbernic
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eN6DHB1i-k
The Amiga 500 and CD32 systems have endured in popularity for over 30 years. Today we're going to see if we can get them running on the RG351 systems.
Written guide here: https://retrogamecorps.com/2021/02/07/guide-amiga-500-and-cd32-on-the-rg351p/
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:16 Kickstarts and file types
03:04 setting default emulators in ArkOS
03:43 performance testing
06:33 Amiga 500 games showcase
10:33 CD32 games showcase
11:54 conclusion
Intro theme song sampled from "Hexadecimal Genome" by Bit Shifter:
https://bit-shifter.bandcamp.com/album/information-chase
#Amiga #RG351P #RG351M
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbcLJQz0tMk
There are so many good retro handhelds available for under $100, and another one just entered the chat. The TrimUI Smart Pro has excellent build quality and controls, and has a lot of potential for custom firmware in the future. In this video we'll do a deep-dive review to see if it's worth your consideration.
Buy one here: https://www.keepretro.com/products/trimui-smart-pro?aff=29
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:37 pricing and specs
02:52 first impressions
04:06 d-pad, buttons, and analog sticks
08:33 I/O, shoulders, and trigers
11:08 ergonomics and comfort
11:57 size and pocketability
14:37 software experience
19:29 game testing
25:43 microSD card & customization
28:51 summary (likes and dislikes)
31:35 conclusion
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
If you want to support the channel, please consider Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#TrimUI #retrohandheld #emulation #PSP #PSVita
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUEED4ht3lQ
The Anbernic RG35XX has several different OS options, and in this video we'll go over each of them and their advantages/disadvantages.
Buy an RG35XX here:
Anbernic direct: https://bit.ly/3YmokyH
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCGnC6n
Amazon (more expensive): https://amzn.to/3kTTcaB
RG35XX starter guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2023/01/03/anbernic-rg35xx-starter-guide/
If you want to support the channel, please consider Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#RG35XX #Anbernic #GarlicOS #Koriki
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dqBg6fEvfQ
In this video, we'll review Sega Dreamcast gameplay performance on the Retroid Pocket 2 using Retroarch. I tested 41 games total. Be sure to check out my configuration guide to dial in those settings so you can get the best performance: https://youtu.be/0vuDwG39eG0
Note that all games tested (except for Virtua Tennis 2) were played without any frameskip. If you have a beloved game that plays slowly in this video, adding frameskip may improve its speed.
Retro handheld buyer's guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/shop/
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction / Spawn
00:40 Street Fighter: 3rd Strike
01:17 Bangai-O
01:32 San Francisco Rush 2049
01:53 Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
02:15 Unreal Tournament
02:26 MDK2
02:54 Shenmue
03:17 Shenmue 2
03:37 Sonic Adventure
04:06 Sonic Adventure 2
04:28 Crazy Taxi
04:51 Crazy Taxi 2
05:09 Rez
05:39 Dead or Alive 2
06:07 Soul Calibur
06:39 Grandia II
07:11 Ikaruga
07:51 Aqua GT
08:24 Sega GT
08:50 Virtua Tennis
09:30 Virtua Tennis 2
10:03 Cosmic Smash
10:18 Mr. Driller
10:39 Power Stone
11:04 Power Stone 2
11:31 Under Defeat
12:05 Gunbird 2
12:42 House of the Dead 2
13:17 Illbleed
13:49 Jet Set Radio
14:16 Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
14:45 Marvel vs Capcom 2
15:09 Daytona USA
15:50 Gauntlet Legends
16:20 Resident Evil: Code Veronica
16:50 Samba de Amigo
17:23 Sword of the Berserk: Gut's Rage
17:54 conclusion / Virtua Fighter 3TB
18:05 conclusion / Virtua Striker 2
18:21 conclusion / Skies of Arcadia
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Intro theme song sampled from "Hexadecimal Genome" by Bit Shifter:
http://www.8bitpeoples.com/products/520241-bit-shifter-information-chase
#RetroidPocket2 #RP2 #Dreamcast #RetroArch
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LVLaW-_CNU
The clamshell RG35XXSP is Anbernic's latest handheld, and their first with this form factor. Even though they tried a lot of new features with this one, they actually were able to stick the landing. In this first-look video we'll go over my first impressions in terms of size, look, and feel of the device.
The RG35XXSP is not available for sale yet, but I will update this description with pricing and links when they are posted.
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:26 tech specs
02:13 unboxing and impressions
03:34 shoulders and triggers
05:23 battery and hinge
07:09 d-pad and buttons
11:11 ergonomics
11:42 size and weight comparisons
15:32 color options
16:53 software, screen, and audio
19:43 game testing
22:05 Batocera/Knulli testing
23:27 summary (good/not good)
26:27 conclusion
Ways to support this channel:
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: https://bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#Anbernic #RG35XX #RG35XXSP #GBA #emulation
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQj3sO2-obQ
Sometimes, less is more. In this video I'll show you how I've pared down my retro game collection to just focus on the games that I actually want to play, and how it has given me the opportunity to just focus on games, and not endless browsing.
Devices that support this setup:
Anbernic RG351P: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ABs6F3
Anbernic RG351M: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AUkMFL
Anbernic RG351V: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AkaTA0
Anbernic RG351MP: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Al0avK
PowKiddy RGB10 Pro: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AZqmH2
PowKiddy RGB10 Max: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9w4m5X
PowKiddy RGB10 Max 2: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AXJR9e
351ELEC: https://351elec.de/
ArkOS: https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki
Note that while I didn't explicitly mention it, this same setup can be done within RetroOZ for its supported devices as well. Check out the latest version here: https://github.com/southoz/RetroOZ/wiki
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
02:15 351ELEC setup
05:03 ArkOS setup
05:52 summary and conclusion
If you want to support the channel, please consider Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song sampled from "Rosetta" by T-120:
https://soundcloud.com/t-120s/rosetta
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you.
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#351ELEC #ArkOS #Anbernic
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsFo2JU3BHI