Anbernic

GammaOS version 1.5.1. has some real improvements over version 1.3.3. The ability to change performance modes with the touch-screen, rather than a button combination, being one of them. However, when playing higher-end consoles, there is a notable performance regression. In this video, that can be seen with both GameCube and PlayStation 2.

If you want to stick with consoles up to the PlayStation or Nintendo 64, the upgrade to version 1.5.1. is a no-brainer. For higher-end consoles, you may want to stick with version 1.3.3. and put up with a few inconveniences.

Performance mode was used in all tests. Dolphin 5.0-21395 was used for GameCube and NetherSX2 was used for PS2.

Have you experienced this performance regression?

I've also made a bug report over at https://github.com/TheGammaSqueeze/GammaOS/issues/169

"The clamshell RG35XXSP is Anbernic's latest handheld, and their first with this form factor..."

It's been available since December.

Has anyone used it on one of these devices? How do you rate it?

Are you planning to try it?

"We've already seen the likes of the Analogue Pocket, RG Nano and Powkiddy RGB30, and now Anbernic is adding another system to the list in the form of the recently teased RG Cube..."

"The rumoured RG35XXSP form ANBERNIC is official, and they have informed us that it will be available soon..."

"The RG28XX just released and there is already CFW out for it! MinUI has already gotten support rolling for the brand-new horizontal device from Anbernic..."

From Anbernic's YouTube channel:

"Introduction: RG28XX, a retro, exquisite and compact handheld device, offers a unique gaming experience in four stunning colors..."

"A new video has leaked showing what has been described as the RG35XX SP, a clamshell retro handheld emulator that's coming soon..."

"Color: Gray/ Transparent white/ Transparent purple/Transparent black Screen: 3.5-inch IPS full viewing angle, OCA full lamination/ 640*480 CPU: H700 quad-cor..."

"In this video, we're going to review the Anbernic RG556 and talk about why it might just be the best handheld of 2024..."

Wife and I just received our handhelds and I’m having a terrible time inserting the second card back into the device.

Curious if anyone has any pointers.

Thanks in advance.

"We review the new ANBERNIC RG35XX Plus, an affordable retro handheld that can emulate Dreamcast games and more!"

Black-Seraph has made an alpha release of the long-awaited GarlicOS 2.0. It should be noted that this is an alpha release and major bugs & missing features should be expected.

Supported devices:

• Anbernic RG405M
• Anbernic RG405V
• Anbernic RG35XX+
• Retroid Pocket 2+

"The new Anbernic RG ARC-D and ARC-S handhelds are inspired by the Sega Saturn and Genesis controllers..."

Anbernic has just dropped the first official look at their upcoming Sega inspired handheld, the RG-ARC. Let's take a look!

"The Anbernic RG405V is a new vertical handheld designed for comfort, and features a 4" display and decent performance up to GameCube and PS2. In this video ..."

Note: using the PAL ROM.

I would say that the official Dolphin has the best outright performance. Unfortunately, it doesn't display the menus properly, and it doesn't show the map at all.

The only version of Dolphin that would display the map for me was MMJR 11505.

Here are the settings I changed from default:

• General -> Sync on skip idle: disabled
• General -> Audio stretching: enabled
• Graphics -> Graphics API: Vulkan
• Graphics -> Shader mode: asynchronous (skip drawing)
• Graphics -> Aspect ratio: Force 4:3
• Hacks -> Skip EFB access from CPU: enabled
• Hacks -> GPU texture decoding: enabled
• Hacks -> Immediately present XFB: enabled

Other Dolphin versions tested:

• MMJR2
• MMJR3
• Retroid Pocket 3+

Overall, the game is quite playable with MMJR 11505. It does stutter sometimes, and there are some graphical glitches, but I got to the point where I forgot I was testing and started to play the game - that's always a good sign. I tested up to defeating the first boss.

Have you had any success in getting the map to display with other versions? Do you recommend any other settings?

EDITED to add another note.

Why, specifically, when you're running GammaOS? Because GammaOS uses the GPU drivers from the Retroid Pocket 3+.

Compatibility lists, such as this one, are also relevant.

"Here are my initial impressions of the new Anbernic RG405V, a vertically-oriented handheld that is almost comically large and comfy...

"The Anbernic RG35XX has several different OS options, and in this video we'll go over each of them and their advantages/disadvantages."

"The RG405V, as the first vertical version Android handheld, is equipped with Unisoc Tiger T618 8-core 64-bit processor, 4-inch IPS touch screen, and 640 * 480..."

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I fired up the Anbernic RG35XX this morning and it worked fine for a bit and then started flashing and games would launch and then immediately quit. The whole screen was flashing / blinking. I tried the stock OS on the original SD card and it worked fine. I ended up doing a fresh install of GarlicOS on a new SD card and that was fine, so I guess my original install hosed itself somehow. Anyone else have issues like that?

"The Anbernic RG35XX pocket and budget friendly handheld is now going to be shipping with a community made custom firmware, Garlic OS."

"GammaOS is a new custom Android operating system for the Anbernic RG405M and RG505 devices. It improves performance, battery life, controls, and even the di..."