The Retro Game 350 With Custom Firmware Emulation Handheld Review! RG350
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
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FYI, there’s no support in the firmware for HDMI yet. That’s why you can’t get it running. It’s planned to be activated in a future release.
With the custom firmware would you be willing to test final fantasy VIII and the like. Saw a review (admittedly for a pre release unit) that had some issues. Just curious to see if it works better on the custom firm ware.
Does the small LED dot on the top right blink constantly or only when battery is low as it would annoy me!
@@DungarooTV only when the battery is low.
@@Madlittlepixel Thanks for confirming pal!
Finally someone uploads a video about the new firmware updates! Thank you!!! Any possible continued coverage would be welcomed
Where do we find the firmware updates??
@@boimesa8190 it's in the description of the video.
I live for the day gamecube games will be fully playable on one of these little emulation devices
Dolphin 4 Android my friend
Newer android phones are starting to be able to emulate it decently, but if you mean budget devices like this, then you'll have to wait 5-10 more years
50 more years
@@DrippyChippy 😂 your right there if they keep using cpu's from decade old handhelds
I play Animal Crossing for GC on my S10+ without a problem.
Seeing Twisted Metal 2 is so nostalgic for me. Played the hell out of 2 & 3 as a youth. Ahh memories.
Thanks for your excellent reviews Madlittlepixel. They always help! Keep up the good work!
I'd been looking at this thing for a while, but your endorsement finally convinced me. ;) That website looks dodgy AF though.
they will end up on amazon sooner or later that is how I am gonna get mine eventually
It’s not dodgy I ordered my Rg300 off that same website it’s good bro
@@layol692k7 Ebay usually gets this stuff way before Amazon,just buy from a seller with good feedback, only Chinese sellers so far But American sellers will probably start selling them soon.
@@layol692k7 They are on Amazon
Glad to see a video with the custom firmware. I watched ETA Prime's video yesterday and was disappointed to see him showing it off with stock firmware when the PS1 performance was so poor. I've got the retrogame RS-97 and it has been a great device minus a few drawbacks with the controls (shoulder buttons) and not being able to handle SNES SuperFX games. The RS-97 was really underwhelming from the factory, but it only takes 10 minutes to open it up and flash the firmware. It's a very small amount of effort for a huge payoff in the quality of the gaming experience. Going to a custom firmware is an absolute must on these devices.
After seeing your video I may just have to bite the bullet on one of these new RG350s for Christmas. There are so many great PS1 games that I haven't revisited since I was a kid.
I want one of these because tbh I want one of every little hand held system that ever was produced. Phone and controller fills the void.
Just curious. You pulled the internal as to flash new firmware. Can you increase the internal storage and flash the firmware on say a 128 sd card. What are the limitations
Nice vid man. So far i think is the best handheld of this kind yet. I would personally prefer the D-Pad on the top left and the analog down since most of the games this thing run where designed with D pads in mind
Seems like a lot of people agree with you. I always find it easier to have the d-pad below the analog so I don't have to try and reach over the analog.
Thanks for the great review and firmware link. I just ordered one on Amazon. Priced closer to $100, but the advantage there was Prime 2 day shipping, so I'm good.
Solid MLP. Always dig the handheld vids. Would love to see more about this thing. How to add roms, Neo Geo performance, more PSX games. I’m down for whatever. These might finally be at a point where i’ll buy in.
That's the real deal ! Eagerly waiting for mine to arrive.
Pretty nice feature wise with a good screen. I wish the dpad was up top instead of under the analog stick though.
Thanks for the good quality review.
@Madlittlepixel
I believe the HDMI hasn’t been implemented yet since the build branches off from the GCW device wherein it was never implemented. The Dingoonity forums have been my go-to place for these discussions. If the RG-350 gains enough support from the volunteer devs then it might have more of a chance of getting HDMI output than the GCW Zero had. I remember they postponed HDMI on the GCW as they wanted a stable build suitable for the large userbase, and didn’t want to half-ass it. Great devs imo.
just ordered one, its nice unit. i took out original sd card inside and stored it away. started a new sd card 32MB with 1.7firmware. nice to carry with you and works great....
Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Finally A rg350 Are Running Great And Good Luck
Soulja Boy got some real competition now
Oh, you mean, like, the same manufacturer that supplied most of the Soulja consoles? Competing against themselves?
YOUR KIDDING RIGHT?
@@dj2bklyn my no kiding
I wish they’d make a version with the D pad on top and the analog stick on the bottom.
Yeah, it's a little strange however, it's good for vertical shooters so you can turn the device sideways and the buttons are in the correct place and probably makes playing WonderSwan games enjoyable.
janX9 Is that the case with eg MAME? Can you play Bubble Bobble in portrait?
They did, the RG350M comes out April 20th, 2020. It looks awesome!
Rocky Helton mind helping me find one? A link or anything would really be helpful.
Do you also have the Bittboy Pocket Go? How its compared in terms of portability and size? One thing I love from the Pocket Go aside the price is the small size, and I want to buy this RG350 but I'm not sure if it's gonna be comfortable to put in a small pocket and go everywhere..
It's weird to me that there are ton of reviews of this thing on youtube and no one seems to mention whether it's actually comfortable to hold.
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@@loneryouth He talked about the shoulder buttons but he doesn't say much more than "feels nice in the hands." Whose hands? Big hands? Small hands? Maybe compare it to holding another device or controller to give people an idea of what it feels like?
If you've seen tons of reviews and no one has mentioned it being uncomfortable, couldn't you deduct that isn't an issue?
Love the white color scheme!
ive got a rg300 coming tomorrow and the rg350 next week, i love these things. i got the gameboy "version" of the rg300 as its brill for anything upto a snes (all nintendo games) and the rg350 for playing ps1 games like music2000 and gran turismo. i must say the rg350's hdmi output is an excellent idea as i have a hdmi capture card (good quality one) it will record the raw video and audio. BUT how many of these games ran at 60fps all these years ago anyway? id prefer to lock the games to 30fps if possible. Was just wondering though is there any way to link 2 of these consoles together for 2 player gaming?
Hey MLP! Would you personally chose RG350 or the 1UP Raspberry Pi Handheld?
This game came with ROMs too, bro? I really excited
Hey man could you do a video on the video output? I can't seem to find any reviews about it working.
What's the difference between the stock and custom firmware in terms of performance? Is there any chance of adding a video perhaps showing the difference? Does it for example affect the 8 bit or 16 bit console emulators or does it only affect more advanced emulators like those for the PS1?
(I ask because upgrading the firmware looks like a pain to do, and unless there's a really big advantage in doing so it may be easier simply to leave things as they are)
I'm waiting to an answer too.. 👶🏾
Any way to flash the new firmware if you DON’T have a PC? (I’ve just got macs).
Also, if you store the games on the external card, do you need to structure the folder directory by system & sort ROMs into the appropriate folder? Thanks twice!
Etcher is multiplatform. (Also macs are PCs too)
So excited to finally buy this, this weekend for only $82 on Ali Express WITH case AND the 32 GB game-loaded-SD Card!!!!! What color should I get ???? I'm between transparent Black, and Gray with purple both are gorgeous 😍 if you guys are interested in buying this I recommend you buy it this weekend this deal is realky great no affiliate link just wanted to share some good deals with everyone! On the Official Anbernic Store in AliExpress!!! This weekend only!!!! Starting March 27th
The reason HDMI isn't working is that the firmware is based off the GCWzero. It had an HDMI port as well, but was never implemented. Hopefully it will be in the future.
Hey Madlittlepixel, have one arriving soon, the firmware update seems worth it, and want to update, but first timer and don't want to muck it up straight out of the box. Any plans to post a step by step tutorial on how to safely update this particular model? Would be much appreciated if you do! Thanks!
Next handheld you review should be the Game Kiddy 350h. Faster processor, not a dual stick set up, and a custom OS. Great review by the way.
So big question, how long did the delivery and shipping take for you all? It's been 2 and a half weeks now and I am so excited for this thing. :/
Great vid thanks! More testingnif you get a chance would be great
Ben here before asking, but i must ask another question: so this machine is almost useless with original firmware then? - i dont have the technical knowledge how to "flash" firmware, so i dont know if i will buy? thanks, Levi
cool video tech talk madliitle pixel
Is there another way to get custom firmware than take off the back of the device with 4 screws buddy?
Honestly, $100 USD is quite expensive consdiering a PS Vita is around $250 USD. Do you think it is worth it? However, at the moment there is a sale on offering 20% off!
Hey buddy, any way you could do reviews of the JXD s7800b or the powkiddy x18/x15?
I'm torn between the two...
What's the advantage of something like an RG350 over buying legitimate hardware like a New 3DS or a Vita? I have a BittBoy PocketGO and while the price was nice (and the screen is pretty cool), hardware wise it seems like both the Vita and the latest crop of DS line hardware are vastly superior. I even snagged a DSi for $20 and modded it and it's a fantastic little retro machine. Can someone educate me on this?
From what I gather it isn't better but more of an alternative. New 3ds is probably the best emulation device out there. Unless you go for a gpd xd. Otherwise vita/psp is likely a close second but poorer battery life.
the second analogue stick placement is the only let down ,
They should move the left one up. The right one makes sense for vertical games
Is it also possible to use fast forward in games? Can I put the function on a button and switch it on and off as you would like any emulator on android?
At the moment, play Final Fantasy I on the GBA (Myboy on android) and could barely play without fast forward, but I want to use something like the RG350 with physical buttoms.
You can fast-forward in the GBA emulator. Default button is X.
Does that right analog stick get in the way as much as it looks like it'd get in the way?
Can't wait for mine to come in
David Adams AliExpress heynow official store. Big discount.
@@QZKJ-E but it's already ordered. It just barely shipped
I'm on order for this thing I'll drop in for what i think a little later I think you just might be on the level with this one though
The odd analog/D-pad placement is for games that are made to be played vertically.
Outstanding Games And Good For Films
Would have been cool to have A/V over USB-C!
If I remember correctly you can hook up av through the 3.5mm Jack if you don't want HDMI. Another review spoke of this but I haven't tried myself but I'm probably going to pick one of these up
I think I will wait for the Soulja Boy version....lol
I have a question: Can RG350 be played by two players?
Glad to know the Dpad is good. That is always a deal breaker for me.
I Wish Are These Things Are Coming To A Shop, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Gamestop And Walmart
If these were being sold at a retail shop they would be over $100 and they would be removed very quickly for licensing/copyright violations.
Thank You @@mammlouk
@@richarddukard8989 They do because they come pre-loaded with roms.
These devices are cool and all, but I'll never understand why they have second analogue sticks a lot of the time. Any game from an era that would require one surely is unplayable on the thing?!
Mostly it would be for PSX and N64. There are a lot of PSX games that require both analogue sticks, and N64 would use one for the C-Buttons.
Do the volume rockers actually work on your unit? I got one of these yesterday and they clearly don't work. The only way to adjust the volume is through the emulator settings.
cant you just take it apart and confirm the button is actually contacting correctly?
@@zhv3062 It was a faulty unit. Retailer replaced it.
How is sleep mode? Does it go straight back to your game or do you have to start it up each time and navigate back to the game?
How much playtime can you get running the different emulators per battery charge? for example super nintendo per battery charge versus playstation battery charge?
Is psx the highest it can go or can it play psp games like the playstation classic?
psp on the playstation classic is hit and miss anyway
Can you do a video talking about using other controllers with it or?
Is there any handheld like this but with bigger screen that you could recommend?
GPD XD
Try the AV through the 3.5mm Jack, I've heard from another review that it works if you don't want to use HDMI
TrapHouse Gamer Can not connect with tv. I am sure that. I sell that. And tested that
How does this compare to GPi? I know it's missing 2 buttons L2R2, but beside that speed which one is better?
With the Two RG350 you have, can you connect them together using the USB Type-C to do two-player ?gaming ??
Les Dionisio probably not
@@travissmith8017 I just had to ask, because other YT channels show that theres a ethernet icon in the settings that use USB Type-C. Just like certain emulators on Android that can do two-player via Bluetooth, I just had to ask this question, but i want a confirmed answer, not an assumption. Appreciate your response mate.
Madlittlepixel please confirm this in your further tests of RG350 unit. Pretty please.
I have a quick question. If I were to use a completely different tf card , would it run the files?
I want to be able to add more games on the SD card it comes with but obviously it’s not capable of holding a lot of ps1 games and files that hold more memory.
Is there any way around this or is this something extremely simple?
I have a couple of random TF cards sitting around and put a couple games on them and put them in the 350 but I couldnt find them on the SD card, so I’m not sure what or how I’m supposed to go about this issue.
Thank you so much in advance!
No it only recognize snes and gba order
Mortal Kombat 1,2,3 on MAME 37b5 work fine or the RG350 collapse?
"Freedoom" - does it mean the sharewareversion? - can you put in your own wad-files in the game-SD? thanks, Levi
Freedoom is highly recommended
Tekken 3 and bloody roar 2 can't run at full speed without frameskip very disapointed
2 games out of 100's.
What about vertical Mame games? All of them on my BitBoy are cut off on the bottom no matter what I do. Is it the same on this?
What about N64 emulation?
Wish the d-pad and analog stick were the other way around
BlockABoots - exactly my thoughts. Most retro games uses the dpad, so your thumb will be awkwardly bent the whole time here. Plus the right analog stick would get in the way of the B button.
Just get Vita then.
@@albertzinger7132 Or Switch
I wonder how the ergonomics are with those sticks?
Looks pretty cramped, buttons like right next to the stick and all that
It uses the same exact chipset, firmware, and ported apps/emulators as the GCW-Zero. It's the GCW-Zero 2.
What's the difference between this Anbernic RG350 and the Bittboy RG350 (the black one with orange buttons)?
Exactly the same. You know how they do it in China... the same product different names~
Do you prefer this or the GPD XD Plus?
How many total games are pre-installed?
So with dual analogs, four shoulders, and PS1 support... can you actually play Ape Escape on this thing?
Perhaps
Yes. The PSX emu included out of the box didn't have right analog support, but the emu was updated various times the last days, and now have full Dual Sock support (L3 & R3 included), so you can play Ape Scape 100%.
@@sirdrak Is it hard to get those updates? Do you have to open the unit and wipe the internal sd card like is necessary for custom firmware? Or can you drag the emulator to the external sd card?
@@SEAdams When the first Jutley's update appeared, it was necessary to do that (open the console and wipe the internal microSD), but now you only have to copy an updater to the external microSD, and run it to update the firmware, so now it isn't necessary to open the console.
@@sirdrak Thank you very much
are these games uploaded to the console? do you need to download them?
How is the adding ROMS process? I hope it is simply just adding the files to an SD card. With the PocketGo, you had to download software and have multiple partitions on the SD card (it was complicated).
I have just an additional sd card with folders I put roms into. Thats as simple as it gets. You can also add roms to internal memory by following the directions to connect to a pc.... but easier to just use another sd card as the internal storage has less than a gb left for games.
@Helms Alee I have also had problems with games holding a save status with the PocketGo! I was playing GBA's Bookworm and reached level 70. Every time I reach a very high level in this game I would turn the game back on after saving and all progress would be erased.
@@Madlittlepixel Thanks! I was hoping it would be that way. Also, is there an option for switching the screen aspect ratios? I only use the 4:3 when I'm playing games like Minnesota Fats: Pool Legends. Playing billiards games with a stretched or widescreen gives you an unrealistic pool table and the balls are flattened.
Great video how do you install custom firmware..
OMFG I SAW THE GAME DINKSMALL WOoD THATS CLASSIC
did anyone else buy a rg350 and it end up being defective? I did and I'm sending it back so hopefully the next one is better.
Can it be overclocked? Does it play Sega system 16 games e.g outrun well?
GoodFodder yes. Perfect for that. AliExpress heynow official store
Does N64 work on this new firmware or even on custom firmware?
David Rosenboom can not play N64.
Recommend this or GPi case?
Any videos of the quake emu on the original firmware?
Any cheat code support with the emulators in the custom firmware?
THEY SAID THERES NO HDMI SUPPORT YET
Do you need to buy the game or is the game free want to play ps1 game
And a newbie question: cant i install the custom firmware on a new SD card? - why on the original?
yep, best to use a new card too. keep original as backup.
After updating to 1.04 I see that there does not seem to be a video media player. Do you know how to reinstall the video media player?
Rumble?....... Can Psycho Mantis move this thing??
How do you do the custom flash on it? I'm looking to buy one but need to know how to do that
Johannes Krauser 2 - ETA Prime has a video guide
This system is made of the stuff dreams are! Almost every 8bit 16bit & genesis games ran perfect, Ok maybe that's a slight overstatement...
RG350 could only be better, imo if it had a better selection screen. No biggie just my picking, i knew going in it didn't do n64. Still loses a star in my book for that, over all i give it a solid 8/10 with the upgraded firmware and a 7/10 as shipped. Thanks for the heads up Madlittlepixel
Played most games i care about
Played armored core great
Are the save files on this device compatible with Retropie so I can copy those saves to it?
Hell yeah. Ninja Warriors.
how's stock firmware for PS1 games?
if a buddy and i buy one can we do multiplayer on these?
I don't like left stick is at I rather the D-Pad on top and the stick at the bottom, it looks cool I'm still enjoying my PocketGo
does it support real time clock? rtc? for pokemon emerald?