If anyone is on the fence about buying the RG351P or M, just do it and follow this guide. I did(followed the 2020 edition) and I have never been happier. The RG351P is the most value I've ever gotten out of $100. Thank you RGC for your thorough review of this product and all these guides. I'm new to the retro handheld scene and I've never had so much fun.
I’m in the same boat. Bought one Thursday night after binging all of these videos. Now, I can’t wait to get home to open the package today and jump right in.
hope you can help me out: what systems does it come with? i saw a few videos, and some dudes hat pc-engine and mame on it. at the start of this video, there is no such thing. do i have to install them myself. are those download-packages. does the pc-engine/mame/other stuff come with arkos or what is going on? thx.
I have problems just upgrading space this was not as simple, error 5 man, its a bitch and IDK seems like a common search into google. writing the disk image does not work as easy as he says...
Your channel is the main reason why I've actually gone ahead and bought a 351p. After nearly a decade of trying bluetooth controllers with my various phones, pc emulation and modded consoles, I've always felt like I needed a dedicated retro gaming console. And I'm so happy with the 351P! It runs great on GBA and SNES, I've nearly finished Minish Cap in the 3 days that I've had it. The battery is great, the software support is great, really, this is what I've needed for a long time, so thank you so much!
I'm (hopefully) getting one soon for the same reason. I have a galaxy A03s which isn't too bad up to N64, but I need a dedicated handheld. (Also because a galaxy with a Razer kishi isn't exactly portable)
I'm a latecomer, having just purchased the Abernic RG351M. I was on the fence, trying to decide between the P & M versions, but eventually decided to go with the M version, due to its aluminum case, and WiFi hardware. I'm not new to the handheld gaming genre ( PSP, NDS, and Nintendo Switch ). I'm quite amazed by all that this little system has to offer. Now it's a matter of learning how to use, and get the most out of, the system. Thank you for this instructional video, and showing how, and where, to begin. 👍
@@honoredshadow1975 Pretty good, actually! RGC has made setup pretty straightforward for those who are looking to hit the ground running as quickly as possible. For those who feel the need to "understand" every step of what they do, or who may find themselves constantly excited by all the features, there are a lot of rabbit holes to fall down... Unfortunately, I am in the latter camp, lol. I've spent a lot more time messing with the settings than I have actually playing on the device at this point, but I don't think that's too strange for the first week. I went with 351elec for my firmware and I think it's what I'll stick with. The customization and features of ArkOS are really appealing, but I know 351elec is the simpler of the two and I don't think I'm ready for something more than that. The RG351M feels amazing in the hand, by the way. Wow. Really satisfying just to hold and look at. I'm also glad I went with this over the P because I find myself using the wifi ability a LOT and it's nice to not have an extra 2 part dongle to worry about.
@@Naota391 Thanks for that ! Really interesting. How are you finding the screen ratio? Some people have said that's a 4:3 ratio was better. I'm new to all this.
@@Naota391 I got the M too as few days ago, also got the P too which is class. Must admit they both the same,.but I do love the feel and quality of the M and the wifi with it is handy👍🏻. Just playing all those games atm and it'll take ages to get through them all🙂
I purchase this device yesterday and browsing tutorials in spanish was a real dissapointment, but this?, this is a real life saver, i cannot tell how much i apreciate this video, i'll make sure to browse all of them related to retro games and how to keep taking the most out of this retro console (M). Thank you very much for all your words, you just made my weekend super nerd bro. Cheers from Chile.
I followed your video for 351 elec 2.0 right after I got mine, loaded all my old favorites and games I never got to, and I have been absolutely loving my 351p. I love emulation on my phone but hate switching out for notifications, messages, etc. For $95, this little system is such a steal.
What a great video! Clear calm voice, no studder or going back over your own words. The way I like to learn. Thank you so much for making this video. Just got my rg351p today! Great system can't wait to install these operating systems.
Thanks for the updated guide! I purchased a 351m and a Retroid P2 at the same time to compare them, and I agree that the 351m is way better for beginners. I returned the RP2 because it just needs more time in the oven to be user friendly and work out some of the software bugs. My screen wouldn't show a picture most of the time when the battery was below 60%. Start up time and overly complicated OS upgrade guides just make it too much of a hassle. Plus it does feel cheaply made compared to the 351. So the 351 needs two things to be complete that no one would ever consider buying a competitor. It needs a 640x480 4" screen, and more importantly it *needs* an HDMI out. The HDMI out was the main reason I even wanted a RP2. So hopefully this year we'll get a 352m with a slightly better chipset for PSP emulation, 4" 480p 4:3 screen and HDMI out.
My son asked for one of those handhelds with 500 preloaded NES and shovelware games for Christmas. Gonna surprise him with this huge upgrade! Thanks for your contributions and tips!
Thanks for this awesome guide! I just got my 351 delivered today and in about an hour (with most of it being file name cleaning and organization), I was all set up and ready to go!
Thank you so much for being so clear and concise in your videos. They have a real nice ASMR quality to them too. I'm currently setting up my brand new RG351P -- can't contain my excitement! here we goooo
Wow. I'm learning sooo much right now by watching this! Makes me wanna use the same system as you do, Russ, but I've got a pre-made image I'm gonna evaluate first...but you're really convincing me to change to 351Elec.
Purchased the RG351M about 2 months ago, and picked up the RGB10MAX, both of them due to your reviews. Wanted to send a thank you for your indepth reviews and informational videos, very appreciated!
@@RetroGameCorps I thought you were being an RP2 hater, j/k. But you were right. Even with the RP2's hardware advantages, 351 is still a better product right now, because of it's streamlined software and build quality.
Thanks mate, got today my RG351M, bcs of your reviews and think its a best game station for that kind games, i can feel very high quality solid made platform for gaming! there is millions people who born before 90, who would like play something like this, who can now enjoy classic games by best experience of bcs your videos... now i have high end gaming laptop, best in market gaming smartphone and this little thing RG351M to make my life be more colourful!
mine came RG351P came a couple weeks ago and I was surprised to find a screen protector, OTG dongle and WiFi adapter. Not bad. 351ELEC all added and packed to the gills with a 256GB card
Awesome video! You're definitely helping grow the interest in these retro game handhelds. I can't wait for Anbernic to come up with a larger 4.5" or 5" display and larger battery.
Straight up. He’s the main reason I pulled the trigger on getting the 351P. I was too confused at first when I first heard about emulators & these videos helped me figure out everything I needed and more. I made sure to purchase it through his link in hopes that he got some sort of commission out of it.
A HUGE thank you for all your anbernic videos. I wouldn’t have picked one up without them as I thought emulation and set up of devices was too impenetrable for me. I’m sure I’m not the only one with this story. Stay safe in these crazy times and thank you again.
I've just ordered one today and it should be here in a few days. Now that I've seen this vid, I'll have a better idea what to expect. The good thing is that the one I ordered has 351Elec pre-installed and now I'll know how to use it. Thanks for such an informative video.
@@RetroGameCorps unrelated comment but, where can I find the games in order to make own game library also when scraping can you do all the systems at the same time or do you do it individually?
Just got the 351M, hats off to you for this channel's body of work. I'm a complete noob and the help this channel provides is immense. Thank you so much!
First off, keep up the amazing work. Just ordered my first hand held device and after watching your videos I went with the RG351p. Im looking forward to getting it and following this video to get it running. Cheers from canada.
I don’t know if this changes anything for anyone but I just received my 351M and there was no sticker over the sd card so I guess they’ve stopped doing that. Also I’ve never seen someone mention it so I don’t know if they’ve always done this with these but mine came with an anbernic branded case and a screen protector that’s actually the right size. They didn’t mention that these things were included anywhere on the website so it was a nice little bonus! I was actually worried about trying to find a case that would work for this thing but anbernic took care of it for me. I’m super impressed with the quality of the device itself and the packaging and presentation in general was really nice. I’ve heard nothing but good things about anbernic but I was still skeptical buying a relatively unknown console from some Chinese company. They definitely blew me away, everything about it has exceeded my expectations so far, from the packaging to the build quality of the device itself. Everyone says the metal one feels really nice but i seriously wasn’t expecting it to feel THIS nice. It feels a lot more expensive than it is
Is there a particular website that you recommend as the preferred place to get the best quality ROMS so that I can transfer more games to my RG351P? BTW love the channel and the content keep up the amazing work bro!
Thank you for the guide as always, loving the 351elec fw in mine I recently bought, but quick question regarding the 351p is there anyway to upgrade the battery or buy any replacement kind to just in case the original goes bad?
Yes, you can buy replacement batteries. I would actually recommend the official ODROID Go Advance battery, even though it has a lower mAh rating I've read that it last longer than the one in this device.
This by far is the best how to video I have ever watched on RUclips. Clear straightforward directions spoken clearly with the perfect pace. Amazing work, very grateful you took the time and care to do this.
The only thing I need now is a guide on how to manually add boxart and video snaps to my games. It really bothers me how my rom hacks, homebrew games and some of my ports don't have the same treatment as the games that screenskraper recognizes. It would make me so happy if you put out a guide on how to do that! You're awesome, @Retro Game Corps ! Thank you for all your help!
It's a pretty labor-intensive process and I'm not sure I'd do a video on it, but it's very simple: create your boxart and videos (or get them from your favorite source), then go in and alter the gamelist.xml file to include them in your list (just follow the patterns for the other games). You have to do them one at a time so it can become cumbersome, but if you have a few games it's pretty easy.
@Retro Game Corps, one more thing! What is the ballpark for the preferred resolution of the boxart images? Also, can you walk me through obtaining videos? I have no idea how to do that, haha.
@@justinr1094 300px wide should be plenty. For videos, not sure -- maybe there's a place that has a repository, but I'm not really knowledgable in that area :)
@@leoszy4177 exactly. They made a mistake and gave me the rg351p not the m. The least they could have done is included the WiFi dongle but they didn't. The box clearly says rg351p think it's a stitch up to be honest.
@@Pridetoons thanks mate, will do. I would be happy with £40. I can get the WiFi dongle myself. Not ideal but better then sending the whole thing back to China for £60 that I won't get back.
@@sertiana2512 good point, I initially thought I made that mistake. I did recheck it when I realised I got the wrong product and I did order the rg351m not the p.
You are an awesome person, thank you very much for the help! My little sister wanted this game so much and I managed to configure it properly thanks to you!
I just got my RG351M and I can't overstate how useful this guide is and how much more worthwhile the purchase has been because of it. The stock firmware makes anything that isn't GBA look terrible. Essential watching for any new owners really.
My 351M is arriving today!! This video is so awesome - big thank you for doing this for us noobs!!! Also, your presentation is excellent, it's pitched at just the right level (i.e. you don't waste time telling us how to download stuff we would already know how to download etc). All in all, great work!
Wow, I just got mine yesterday, AS WELL, crazy how so many are of the same "groove" and was looking for a video, just like this as I heard you could go to a 256, plus you gave me every thing and more to make this really lil unit really "sing", so just ordered my samsung 256, FYI, 33 bucks amazon, and got a usb card reader that has a micro sd, for 7 bucks on sale Amazon, so I look forward to doing this revamp, so could not be more thrilled with just stumbling on your channel today, can't thank you enough
Waiting for my first RG351M and this video answered so many questions which otherwise would have required me to spent several days looking. Thanks a lot man.
Another awesome video. I have recommended your channel to all my Veteran Retro-Gaming buddies - we've all been gaming for 45 years. My RG351P is turning up today so glad I subscribed to your channel this week. Easily the best new Retro Gaming Channel on RUclips. Live Long & Prosper RGC :)
Holy smokes, good timing dude! I literally got mine today, opened the box, opened RUclips, and behold! This video at the top of my feed. Thanks for giving this system so much love!
Great video, Russ. And really thoughtful of you to put together this updated, more comprehensive guide, considering you've already covered each of these points in other videos.
Dude, your clear concise videos are incredible and I appreciate them so much. I’ve been wanting to get into emulation for some time now but I am not computer savvy and the whole thing seems very daunting. Thanks to your videos I just dove in and bought one of these devices and I’m gonna give it a go. Thanks a bunch for your help and hard work!
I just got my rg351p and I love it so far. It’s my 3rd handheld but my 1st retro. I also took notes on how to back out of games and how to shut down the mini computer because that’s what it is essentially.
I am currently testing an RG351P and waiting for the RP2 to arrive from Ali Express. Your videos have been extremely helpful and I couldn't have figured all this out without your excellent videos. Thank you! If I decide to keep the RG over the RP, I will most likely upgrade to the M model and do it all over again, cause this stuff is fun :-)
So I’m completely new to this world of handheld emulation and I gotta say I’m really thinking about an RG351M instead of buying a modded GBA. I found my old Game boy Sd and after reliving some childhood memories I’m glad I stumbled upon this solution to retro gaming. Thanks for this video I will be following along once I finally order one🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you for this, I bought mine used and didn't get a manual so I didn't know not to use the reset button. I have the M and the build quality feels excellent, thank you for your upgrade guide
Thank you for making all these videos, I can't wait for my RG351P to arrive! It's still WEEKS away but gosh I feel like it's gonna be up and running with zero tweaking 🙌
I have no idea what I’m doing here but I do want to get this device and give it a try. I’m on a Mac 🤦🏻♂️ so there’s that. Thanks for this video as it’s very comprehensive, I’ll let you know when I do eventually give it a try.
Most helpful video because of you i just purchased my first RG351M and will use your content to get the most out of it thank you so much for being you!
That theme that you are using looks great. My brother bought one of these and I'm going to attempt to clean it up a little bit because it was a pain trying to find certain games like Super Metroid, which wasn't even in the snes menu.
I have commend you for using the chapters function (or whatever its name is). It makes everything much more convenient and organized.
The chapter function is called “time stamps” but yes it’s great!
Thanks, glad the timestamps are helpful!
Yeah! Thanks for all this, your the man!
@@MN-eq8xi it's called "chapters" but yeah
@@RetroGameCorps Are you planning on doing this for 2022 ?
If anyone is on the fence about buying the RG351P or M, just do it and follow this guide. I did(followed the 2020 edition) and I have never been happier. The RG351P is the most value I've ever gotten out of $100. Thank you RGC for your thorough review of this product and all these guides. I'm new to the retro handheld scene and I've never had so much fun.
Thanks for sharing, happy to hear you're enjoying it!
I’m in the same boat. Bought one Thursday night after binging all of these videos. Now, I can’t wait to get home to open the package today and jump right in.
hope you can help me out: what systems does it come with? i saw a few videos, and some dudes hat pc-engine and mame on it. at the start of this video, there is no such thing. do i have to install them myself. are those download-packages. does the pc-engine/mame/other stuff come with arkos or what is going on?
thx.
I have problems just upgrading space this was not as simple, error 5 man, its a bitch and IDK seems like a common search into google. writing the disk image does not work as easy as he says...
But it doesnt come with 2000 games only like 5, theyre lying and everyone is too dumb to fucking notice.
This guy is everyones hero
Your channel is the main reason why I've actually gone ahead and bought a 351p. After nearly a decade of trying bluetooth controllers with my various phones, pc emulation and modded consoles, I've always felt like I needed a dedicated retro gaming console. And I'm so happy with the 351P! It runs great on GBA and SNES, I've nearly finished Minish Cap in the 3 days that I've had it. The battery is great, the software support is great, really, this is what I've needed for a long time, so thank you so much!
I'm (hopefully) getting one soon for the same reason. I have a galaxy A03s which isn't too bad up to N64, but I need a dedicated handheld. (Also because a galaxy with a Razer kishi isn't exactly portable)
I'm a latecomer, having just purchased the Abernic RG351M. I was on the fence, trying to decide between the P & M versions, but eventually decided to go with the M version, due to its aluminum case, and WiFi hardware. I'm not new to the handheld gaming genre ( PSP, NDS, and Nintendo Switch ). I'm quite amazed by all that this little system has to offer. Now it's a matter of learning how to use, and get the most out of, the system. Thank you for this instructional video, and showing how, and where, to begin. 👍
I bought a 351M purely off these videos RGP makes - and I couldn't be happier with it!
I found your channel today and after 2 hours I bought an RG351M. I can't wait to get it.
Hot damn, your timing could not be better. I'm expecting my RG351M in the mail today!
Enjoy!
How did it go? Enjoying it ?
@@honoredshadow1975 Pretty good, actually! RGC has made setup pretty straightforward for those who are looking to hit the ground running as quickly as possible. For those who feel the need to "understand" every step of what they do, or who may find themselves constantly excited by all the features, there are a lot of rabbit holes to fall down... Unfortunately, I am in the latter camp, lol.
I've spent a lot more time messing with the settings than I have actually playing on the device at this point, but I don't think that's too strange for the first week. I went with 351elec for my firmware and I think it's what I'll stick with. The customization and features of ArkOS are really appealing, but I know 351elec is the simpler of the two and I don't think I'm ready for something more than that.
The RG351M feels amazing in the hand, by the way. Wow. Really satisfying just to hold and look at. I'm also glad I went with this over the P because I find myself using the wifi ability a LOT and it's nice to not have an extra 2 part dongle to worry about.
@@Naota391 Thanks for that ! Really interesting. How are you finding the screen ratio? Some people have said that's a 4:3 ratio was better. I'm new to all this.
@@Naota391 I got the M too as few days ago, also got the P too which is class.
Must admit they both the same,.but I do love the feel and quality of the M and the wifi with it is handy👍🏻.
Just playing all those games atm and it'll take ages to get through them all🙂
this is one of my potential christmas gifts, so I'm gonna save this guide for a later potential watch :)
This was incredibly useful!
I purchase this device yesterday and browsing tutorials in spanish was a real dissapointment, but this?, this is a real life saver, i cannot tell how much i apreciate this video, i'll make sure to browse all of them related to retro games and how to keep taking the most out of this retro console (M). Thank you very much for all your words, you just made my weekend super nerd bro. Cheers from Chile.
I followed your video for 351 elec 2.0 right after I got mine, loaded all my old favorites and games I never got to, and I have been absolutely loving my 351p. I love emulation on my phone but hate switching out for notifications, messages, etc. For $95, this little system is such a steal.
Awesome, glad you're enjoying it!
Just picked up a 351p and I'm loving it! Really appreciate the guides to help us get the most out of this system!
What a great video! Clear calm voice, no studder or going back over your own words. The way I like to learn. Thank you so much for making this video. Just got my rg351p today! Great system can't wait to install these operating systems.
I’m ordering my very first retro handheld (RG351MP) and these videos have been BEYOND helpful. Bless you sir
Just ordered me rg531p, very good guide. Actually watched the whole thing. Seems straightforward, thank you
Thanks for the updated guide! I purchased a 351m and a Retroid P2 at the same time to compare them, and I agree that the 351m is way better for beginners. I returned the RP2 because it just needs more time in the oven to be user friendly and work out some of the software bugs. My screen wouldn't show a picture most of the time when the battery was below 60%. Start up time and overly complicated OS upgrade guides just make it too much of a hassle. Plus it does feel cheaply made compared to the 351.
So the 351 needs two things to be complete that no one would ever consider buying a competitor. It needs a 640x480 4" screen, and more importantly it *needs* an HDMI out. The HDMI out was the main reason I even wanted a RP2. So hopefully this year we'll get a 352m with a slightly better chipset for PSP emulation, 4" 480p 4:3 screen and HDMI out.
Perfect timing, I just bought a RG351p a few days ago.
Nice!
My son asked for one of those handhelds with 500 preloaded NES and shovelware games for Christmas. Gonna surprise him with this huge upgrade!
Thanks for your contributions and tips!
Thanks for this awesome guide! I just got my 351 delivered today and in about an hour (with most of it being file name cleaning and organization), I was all set up and ready to go!
Thank you so much for being so clear and concise in your videos. They have a real nice ASMR quality to them too.
I'm currently setting up my brand new RG351P -- can't contain my excitement! here we goooo
Wow. I'm learning sooo much right now by watching this! Makes me wanna use the same system as you do, Russ, but I've got a pre-made image I'm gonna evaluate first...but you're really convincing me to change to 351Elec.
I got my RG351M today! I felt like an expert in the very first minute after opening the device :D Thanks to your great tutorials and videos!
Purchased the RG351M about 2 months ago, and picked up the RGB10MAX, both of them due to your reviews. Wanted to send a thank you for your indepth reviews and informational videos, very appreciated!
Glad you like them!
This is literally THE best guid which made me confident to get this device and get into retro gaming. Thank you so much!! You've got a new sub.
Wow, what a coincidence, I just received mine today! ahah
Hope you like it!
Me too :)
@@RetroGameCorps I thought you were being an RP2 hater, j/k. But you were right. Even with the RP2's hardware advantages, 351 is still a better product right now, because of it's streamlined software and build quality.
Which one?
Thanks mate, got today my RG351M, bcs of your reviews and think its a best game station for that kind games, i can feel very high quality solid made platform for gaming! there is millions people who born before 90, who would like play something like this, who can now enjoy classic games by best experience of bcs your videos... now i have high end gaming laptop, best in market gaming smartphone and this little thing RG351M to make my life be more colourful!
This is the best guide I've seen in a long time. I have an RG350M, and you've convinced me to spend more money 😭
Did you find the upgrade worth it?
mine came RG351P came a couple weeks ago and I was surprised to find a screen protector, OTG dongle and WiFi adapter. Not bad. 351ELEC all added and packed to the gills with a 256GB card
That's a nice setup!
Awesome video! You're definitely helping grow the interest in these retro game handhelds. I can't wait for Anbernic to come up with a larger 4.5" or 5" display and larger battery.
Just got my rg351m and I’m loving everything about it! Thanks a ton!
I just got this device, and this guide is truly outstanding. Thank you so much for this. You are amazing.
Happy to be of help!
This channel is carrying the anbernic line, you deserve commissions you answer all my questions!!
Seriously this channel is the only reason I got the 351P
Straight up. He’s the main reason I pulled the trigger on getting the 351P. I was too confused at first when I first heard about emulators & these videos helped me figure out everything I needed and more. I made sure to purchase it through his link in hopes that he got some sort of commission out of it.
@@MrSanctumus ditto. Ordered mine yesterday
a great example of someone seeing a need and filling it themselves. its like very american lol
@@MrSanctumus Same haha
just got mine today perfect timing
Nice :)
Yup same
Wow, this really sold me on the RG351.
A HUGE thank you for all your anbernic videos. I wouldn’t have picked one up without them as I thought emulation and set up of devices was too impenetrable for me. I’m sure I’m not the only one with this story. Stay safe in these crazy times and thank you again.
This is one of the few videos I will save to watch later again
Awesome, happy to be of help.
"Yeah man, I wanna do it!"
I LOVE you dude 😂
Haha, thanks :D
I’d love a video on getting AM2R on to one of these handhelds!
dot in case you get a reply
Agreed, AM2R is awesome, when my RG351MP gets here It's probably the first thing I'm going to install
June 8th 2022 and I'm here learning and loving these videos!
I've just ordered one today and it should be here in a few days. Now that I've seen this vid, I'll have a better idea what to expect. The good thing is that the one I ordered has 351Elec pre-installed and now I'll know how to use it. Thanks for such an informative video.
Best retro channel!
Thank you!
@@RetroGameCorps unrelated comment but, where can I find the games in order to make own game library also when scraping can you do all the systems at the same time or do you do it individually?
This is exactly what I needed
Awesome!
Just got the 351M, hats off to you for this channel's body of work. I'm a complete noob and the help this channel provides is immense. Thank you so much!
First off, keep up the amazing work. Just ordered my first hand held device and after watching your videos I went with the RG351p. Im looking forward to getting it and following this video to get it running. Cheers from canada.
Love your Anbernic videos bro. Suscribed!
Welcome aboard!
Thank you. Will you be doing a starter guide for the RG351V as well?
As soon as I get one 😎
I don’t know if this changes anything for anyone but I just received my 351M and there was no sticker over the sd card so I guess they’ve stopped doing that. Also I’ve never seen someone mention it so I don’t know if they’ve always done this with these but mine came with an anbernic branded case and a screen protector that’s actually the right size. They didn’t mention that these things were included anywhere on the website so it was a nice little bonus! I was actually worried about trying to find a case that would work for this thing but anbernic took care of it for me. I’m super impressed with the quality of the device itself and the packaging and presentation in general was really nice. I’ve heard nothing but good things about anbernic but I was still skeptical buying a relatively unknown console from some Chinese company. They definitely blew me away, everything about it has exceeded my expectations so far, from the packaging to the build quality of the device itself. Everyone says the metal one feels really nice but i seriously wasn’t expecting it to feel THIS nice. It feels a lot more expensive than it is
The book you just took out then put back says 2 amp right on it. And yes, I just noted it outta the corner of my eye as watching this.
Is there a particular website that you recommend as the preferred place to get the best quality ROMS so that I can transfer more games to my RG351P? BTW love the channel and the content keep up the amazing work bro!
He can't do that its illegal im pretty sure
Thank you for the guide as always, loving the 351elec fw in mine I recently bought, but quick question regarding the 351p is there anyway to upgrade the battery or buy any replacement kind to just in case the original goes bad?
Yes, you can buy replacement batteries. I would actually recommend the official ODROID Go Advance battery, even though it has a lower mAh rating I've read that it last longer than the one in this device.
This by far is the best how to video I have ever watched on RUclips. Clear straightforward directions spoken clearly with the perfect pace. Amazing work, very grateful you took the time and care to do this.
The only thing I need now is a guide on how to manually add boxart and video snaps to my games. It really bothers me how my rom hacks, homebrew games and some of my ports don't have the same treatment as the games that screenskraper recognizes. It would make me so happy if you put out a guide on how to do that! You're awesome, @Retro Game Corps ! Thank you for all your help!
It's a pretty labor-intensive process and I'm not sure I'd do a video on it, but it's very simple: create your boxart and videos (or get them from your favorite source), then go in and alter the gamelist.xml file to include them in your list (just follow the patterns for the other games). You have to do them one at a time so it can become cumbersome, but if you have a few games it's pretty easy.
Between ROM hacks, homebrews and fan translations, I have almost 250... That'll be verrry tedious, haha.
Thanks for the help!
@Retro Game Corps, one more thing! What is the ballpark for the preferred resolution of the boxart images? Also, can you walk me through obtaining videos? I have no idea how to do that, haha.
@@justinr1094 300px wide should be plenty. For videos, not sure -- maybe there's a place that has a repository, but I'm not really knowledgable in that area :)
Just got my rg351p from the official Anbernic shop on AliExpress. Only thing is I ordered the rg351m. It doesn't even have the WiFi dongle 😥
The rg351m has an internal wifi antenna, so you don't need the dongle 😃
@@leoszy4177 exactly. They made a mistake and gave me the rg351p not the m. The least they could have done is included the WiFi dongle but they didn't.
The box clearly says rg351p think it's a stitch up to be honest.
@@Pridetoons thanks mate, will do. I would be happy with £40. I can get the WiFi dongle myself.
Not ideal but better then sending the whole thing back to China for £60 that I won't get back.
Did you really choose 351m anyway? Because some shops put many devices into one product link for algorithm.
@@sertiana2512 good point, I initially thought I made that mistake. I did recheck it when I realised I got the wrong product and I did order the rg351m not the p.
You are an awesome person, thank you very much for the help! My little sister wanted this game so much and I managed to configure it properly thanks to you!
Ordered mine yesterday. Gonna save this video. Thanks man!!!
I just got my RG351M and I can't overstate how useful this guide is and how much more worthwhile the purchase has been because of it. The stock firmware makes anything that isn't GBA look terrible. Essential watching for any new owners really.
Great to hear!
Despite having a 351p with ArkOS and 351m for 351Elec and watching your videos from the start I still find myself watching every video 🎉👍
Haha, I appreciate that Shaun :)
My 351M is arriving today!! This video is so awesome - big thank you for doing this for us noobs!!! Also, your presentation is excellent, it's pitched at just the right level (i.e. you don't waste time telling us how to download stuff we would already know how to download etc). All in all, great work!
This should be the template that all video tutorials are made from, a masterclass. I don't know if you get enough thanks for the work you put in.
My RG351P is coming tomorrow thanks to all your videos and guides. Can’t wait!
Have fun!
This video has sent me down a rabbit hole
Wow, I just got mine yesterday, AS WELL, crazy how so many are of the same "groove" and was looking for a video, just like this as I heard you could go to a 256, plus you gave me every thing and more to make this really lil unit really "sing", so just ordered my samsung 256, FYI, 33 bucks amazon, and got a usb card reader that has a micro sd, for 7 bucks on sale Amazon, so I look forward to doing this revamp, so could not be more thrilled with just stumbling on your channel today, can't thank you enough
This is the video that made me cave in and buy the rg51m
No regrets. Amazing device, amazing guide, amazing experience.
The timing is perfect with this video. I just bought my wife an rg351p last weekend and she has little clue how to navigate. Thanks Retro Game Corps!
This video is a God send idk how anyone could dislike
My system is arriving Friday and I am going to be following this video for sure ! Ty
Waiting for my first RG351M and this video answered so many questions which otherwise would have required me to spent several days looking. Thanks a lot man.
Glad I could help!
Another awesome video. I have recommended your channel to all my Veteran Retro-Gaming buddies - we've all been gaming for 45 years. My RG351P is turning up today so glad I subscribed to your channel this week. Easily the best new Retro Gaming Channel on RUclips.
Live Long & Prosper RGC :)
Thank you for this! The scrapping feature is one of those things that I was wondering how to do it correctly. Keep up the good work!!!
This is absolutely essential stuff if you are getting one of these, thanks a ton for all of the videos on the subject.
Holy smokes, good timing dude! I literally got mine today, opened the box, opened RUclips, and behold! This video at the top of my feed. Thanks for giving this system so much love!
Looking at the comments, seems I'm not the only one!
Glad I could help!
So happy that you guys got your channel back
I have had mine for about a week. I played it for about 4 hours last night....
It got kind of warm, and now today won't charge past 55%........ yay.
Great video, Russ. And really thoughtful of you to put together this updated, more comprehensive guide, considering you've already covered each of these points in other videos.
Much appreciated!
Dude, your clear concise videos are incredible and I appreciate them so much. I’ve been wanting to get into emulation for some time now but I am not computer savvy and the whole thing seems very daunting. Thanks to your videos I just dove in and bought one of these devices and I’m gonna give it a go. Thanks a bunch for your help and hard work!
UNBELIEVEABLY helpful, thank you so much!
Anbernic and entire retro community owes You man!
I just got my rg351p and I love it so far. It’s my 3rd handheld but my 1st retro. I also took notes on how to back out of games and how to shut down the mini computer because that’s what it is essentially.
Another great overview. Just bough an Anbernic and this is perfect for someone like me who is new to the whole retro gaming scene.
Finally got one! Just came in the mail today.
I am currently testing an RG351P and waiting for the RP2 to arrive from Ali Express. Your videos have been extremely helpful and I couldn't have figured all this out without your excellent videos. Thank you! If I decide to keep the RG over the RP, I will most likely upgrade to the M model and do it all over again, cause this stuff is fun :-)
Getting my black 351M any day now. Super stoked. Will definitely watch this again.
Great timing! Mine literally just got delivered.
Hope you enjoy it!
So I’m completely new to this world of handheld emulation and I gotta say I’m really thinking about an RG351M instead of buying a modded GBA. I found my old Game boy Sd and after reliving some childhood memories I’m glad I stumbled upon this solution to retro gaming. Thanks for this video I will be following along once I finally order one🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you! I hope I can do that! 😅 Good channel, directly subscribed! 👍 Greetings from Germany.
Thank you for this, I bought mine used and didn't get a manual so I didn't know not to use the reset button. I have the M and the build quality feels excellent, thank you for your upgrade guide
I love this video so much! It helped me set everything up with my new RG351M!
Was literally planning on buying today! Thank you
Great timing!
Thank you for making all these videos, I can't wait for my RG351P to arrive! It's still WEEKS away but gosh
I feel like it's gonna be up and running with zero tweaking 🙌
Nothing comes perfect out of the box. Even the simplest "plug and play" experience needs some tweaking to fit with our preference.
Have fun!
This video made me buy RG351P. Thanks!
Really helpful! wish you all the best in this world!
Thank you!
You definitely made me get the 341p. Have been messing with emulators since high school on galaxy phones
I have no idea what I’m doing here but I do want to get this device and give it a try. I’m on a Mac 🤦🏻♂️ so there’s that. Thanks for this video as it’s very comprehensive, I’ll let you know when I do eventually give it a try.
Most helpful video because of you i just purchased my first RG351M and will use your content to get the most out of it thank you so much for being you!
Awesome, enjoy!
Perfect summary dude! Great work again ;)
Your content alone, got me to purchase one of these! Great videos!
Fantastic setup guide you've created. Got me up and running very quickly. Thanks!
That theme that you are using looks great. My brother bought one of these and I'm going to attempt to clean it up a little bit because it was a pain trying to find certain games like Super Metroid, which wasn't even in the snes menu.
Hey man, I want to thank you. This has been so incredibly helpful. All of your links and everything are great. Thanks again, so much!
My pleasure, thanks for stopping by!
It's January 2022 and I'm using your 2021 guide! Fantastic video and great help for the new users :D