The TrimUI Smart Pro uses a relatively new chipset not seen in many other retro handheld devices and as a result, TrimUI Smart Pro Custom Firmware options are fairly limited right now. For more tips and tricks on getting started with the TrimUI Smart Pro, be sure to check out my TrimUI Smart Pro Setup…
The TrimUI Smart Pro is a horizontal form factor retro handheld device capable of emulating up to PS1 reliably with the power to emulate most N64, Dreamcast and even many PSP games. With a 16:9 ratio screen and a form factor that looks like a PS Vita, the TrimUI Smart Pro is a great budget…
The R36S is a budget vertical handheld with an older, but well established rk3326 chip which has been used in many retro handhelds over the last few years. As a result, the R36S custom firmware options can take advantage of the same operating systems available for other devices with the same chipset. Luckily, many developers…
The RG35XX H custom firmware scene is very new, so there are not a lot of fully developed solutions at this point. Unlike many of the other Anbernic handhelds released over the last few years, the RG35XX H and RG35XX Plus use a brand new chipset which has not previously been used in a retro…
If you have an RG353, GammaOS is an Android custom firmware option available for the RG353 dual boot devices such as the RG353V, M, P, or Arc D. Be sure to check out my RG353 Starter Guide for more tips and tricks on getting the most out of you RG353 device GammaOS is based on…
In this guide, I will explore some of the other RGB30 CFW options available and discuss their pros and cons and who might want to use them. So, let’s dive in. The Powkiddy RGB30 is yet another device based on the RK3566 chipset. It also means that there are a number of established custom firmware…
The Powkiddy RGB30 is a new device using the RK3566 chipset that has been in many devices this year including a number of other devices from Powkiddy and Anbernic. Where the RGB30 innovates is in the 1:1 (720 x 720px) aspect ratio screen. This screen ratio offers a surprising versatility to the device that you…
The Retroid Pocket 2S is a small retro handheld device that aims to capture the under $100 (USD) market. With the same design as the Retroid Pocket 2 released 2020 and 2+ released last year, this android based retro handheld device has updated internals that should give it more power than the 2+. In this…
GarlicOS is a fantastic custom firmware that greatly improves the experience on the RG35xx. It is lightweight and intuitive to use as well as pretty customizable when it comes to modifying themes and boot logos for the device. However, without wifi, on GarlicOS box art is not easy to download. If you are looking to…
In this Daijisho setup guide, I will show you how to install and setup Daijisho as your frontend launcher for any android based retro handheld device. With this guide, we will go through the install process as well as show you how to manage your games and select your emulators of choice for each emulated…