Guide: ArkOS RG351P & RG351M Final Release

[@DualDriv3]

Let's give this gentleman some recognition his tutorials are not only indepth but to the last drop to easy setup everything as easy as 1 2 3. Subscribe and smash that like button. Thanks Russ for your time and what you do for us ❤️

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thank you so much! :)

[@andresarregui3417]

@@RetroGameCorps saw jus a couple of videos and 100% agree with DualDrive, subscribed. Thanks a lot for sharing all this!

[@daledoback8988]

@@RetroGameCorps I just brought a rg351p Is all this still applicable today ? Does it run the n64 games straight out of the box without upgrading operating systems etc

[@hankhandsome]

I've had my RG351P for months and I've learnt more from this video than anything else I've seen. I should really pay more attention :)

[@RetroGameCorps]

Happy to be of service!

[@cliffordmcgee2020]

I have a brand new 128 GB Samsung sd card and running rufus or win32 I keep getting I/O error please help

[@cliffordmcgee2020]

I didnt lock the card in the adapter I feel so dumb

[@RetroGameCorps]

@@rampagingram2453 yes, this is still the most updated ArkOS video for the 351P/M devices!

[@ignskeletons]

Retro Game Corps has become the unofficial ambassador for this system almost. The amount of content and guides you've given us for the RG350 and RG351 systems are unbelievable, ty so much man. Doing so much for the emulator community, it's actually insane. Keep it up!

[@AtKiba]

Thanks for all the work you did during Arkos life for this device! I've followed your tutorials since christmas!

[@RetroGameCorps]

Glad to help!

[@rushslocum]

I'm getting mine in the mail today, how convenient! Thank you very much for your comprehensive tutorials :)

[@RetroGameCorps]

You're very welcome!

[@loggernaut6415]

Been eyeing the anbernic devices for months now and I just found this channel this week, you sold me on the RG351P with the ArkOS firmware, kudos for the amazing content, I love these videos.

[@herogear_art]

Just ordered a RG351M and am very excited to try this out! Also, it's thanks to your videos that I went with the Anbernic in the first place. Your review was a stellar recommendation!

[@davidrogis1110]

I just want to thank you for the awesome videos you put out on KZbin on Retro Gaming. I just started playing with the RG351M an followed along with setting up 351elec and wow what a difference.

[@shadowravenraz1748]

Just picked up a RG351P and I was thrilled with it. I watched your review and it was easy to see it was a good purchase. I followed this video and set it up just as you suggested and I'm even more happy with this device. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together, in such a concise way that even I could follow it.

[@deface81]

I just want to thank you for your tutorial videos, got my RG351P last week and its now fully loaded, running arkOS with retroarch configured correctly and everything is running perfectly! Really detailed but simple to follow guides, thanks 😊

[@RetroGameCorps]

Great to hear!

[@retrodoodmanx7161]

I haven't tried these emu handhelds like this one because I'm just starting on the PSVITA being modded thanks to you. Made me think of getting 1 to try out, hope I won't regret it.

[@michaelyadao-evans4719]

Yeah man, I wanna do it

[@dazzenseabiscuit1366]

Another comprehensive video. Top work mate.

[@t.w.460]

Just got my RG351P (somewhat late to the party since i already own an RG350 and was struggling with the decision which RK3326 device to pick up - build quality made me stay with Anbernic)! Enjoying your videos over the past months, they help a lot!

[@ianstyles9759]

2nd January 2022 and just flashed my RG351P and wow it is long flash but I deserve it and a big thank you to Retro Game Corps. It is still flashing easyroms all done now YEEESSSS

[@mickeyblue7733]

Great video getting my RG351M tomorrow and will be watching your video to get it set up

[@jaycerolls106]

These guides are extremely helpful, thank you. Any chance you might ever do a retroarch setup guide? I recently got a retropie and retroarch baffles me.

[@jasonshiers5771]

Great video Russ, team Arkos respect.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Much appreciated, Jason :)

[@Ananamitron]

Your tutorials got me to finally drop money on the 351m. It comes in a few days and I already have a ton of roms ready as well as ArkOS. Can't wait to try it out.

[@DaRapidFire]

Hahaha, same here!! Question: where did you get your roms from?

[@MrBaracu]

@@DaRapidFire sad he never responded

[@Delcat42]

Thank you so much for your in-depth guides! They make common sense, they're clear and easy to follow, and I can't believe I have SMRPG running at a full clip--I figured that was just off-limits and I could not be happier right now

[@lauterman]

Just bought an RG351P, I'll install this OS when it arrives. Your videos rock.

[@WillShattuck]

Based on all your videos about the 351P I just purchased one and it will be here in two days. It was also a recommendation from a few people on your discord server. Thank you for all the hard work that you’ve done. I’ve been trying to get emulation working on my iPhone. But as we know that is not as easy as a dedicated device. Thanks again.

[@caduceiz2155]

This is much easier to understand than the last vid

[@holgerprahl9269]

Very well explayned, thank you!

[@ShinHalo40]

Thank you for your hard work and time you put in your videos. Very informative and easy step by step direction.

[@MaximusTrollerYT]

Always nice videos !! GREAT JOB.

[@fadfox4578]

Very informative video guide.. Big thanks... I been installed elec351 with last update and I got several crushed and wifi problem and slow games boot.. Now I installed arkos and it's amazingly perfect 👌 especially with ur tips

[@mr.raw-CH]

Thx for this awesome Video!

[@RetroGameCorps]

Glad you liked it!

[@ragzlz8266]

I'm having so much more fun with my RG351M thanks to you my friend

[@RetroGameCorps]

Glad to hear it!

[@jedovtqy4533]

Done the final update on my 351m, thanks russ for the info

[@bson5192]

This video is forever going to be in my rg351p video folder for periodic review

[@nathanglynn7443]

Cannot wait to get mine and make sure Mines updated to the full!

[@JoshGY-ik2yt]

cant wait for my new 128 gig sd to arrive so i can give ArkOS a try. Looks great!

[@PhillipTorrickeBarton]

Guess what I'll be doing after work today... Thank for the great tutorial!

[@buzzcutinteractive]

Can't wait till i get a new sd card, i'm so gonna download this!

[@edcelsabela4540]

Congrats on your 30k subs! Wow

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thank you so much 😀

[@BondedoSora]

Can u do a comparison with the diferences of the final version of ArkOS and 351Elec?

[@VuNguyen-sx4lt]

I think he did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2qsfmaEj7uCg9E

[@pon1]

@@VuNguyen-sx4lt That's a old video though, today they aren't that different anymore. I think ArkOS still has faster load times, but considering that 351elec continues to be updated the differences will start to show and it would be nice to have a video about the differences currently between the two to help figuring out what OS to install.

[@v101damnations]

@@pon1 Following that logic, I think it would be best to wait towards the end of 2021 to make a new comparison video to give time for 351elec to flourish.

[@pon1]

@@v101damnations Yeah, I do agree with that, or at least until 351elec has comparable loading times. Maybe a loading time comparison so that we know what the actual difference is? That might give a lot of incentive to work on getting them shorter. I don't actually mind the loading times of the games that much, but the loading time when the system is off until we get to the main menu is really long on 351elec and from what I understand ArkOS has much shorter loading time in that regard.

[@kiruoful]

@@pon1 I didn't know Loading time were better on ArkOs. As a newbie I was gonna install 351Elec but N64 games runs better on ArkOs...

[@AllThatSheWants21]

Having Problems with it, using the Stock SD card as of right now, and because there are multiple Partitions, i dont know which one to choose. Edit: i fixed it, had to wipe out all the Partitions via command prompt, now it works like a charm. Thanks for the great guide, the effort you put into this is just amazing. Thank you.

[@mushutes]

New intro? Cool!

[@TheMrbubl3s]

That was pretty good, thank you.

[@pancon5]

Time to get an SD Card, follow Retro's guides religiously and slap the final ArkOS in that 351 I have lying around!

[@Aikidouka]

Thanks for the great guide! I just wanted to let you know that the sonic ports look great on the RG351P, but some of the special stages have a lot of slowdown.

[@mrartvan]

Thanks, dude.

[@Skankhunt-cm2ut]

Thank you😘 man🤪

[@Andrmax89]

"Let's load a game"-"uh, Nice splash screen" ahahahahaah

[@hanakomihara6767]

Thank you for this video it's an amazing work you have done here ! Can we have the same video for the RG350 please ? :)

[@rsseguel]

I bought the RG351M yesterday and now I'm thinking to jump into another OS. Is ArkOS the best system till now friend? Muchas gracias 🙂

[@jwill7998]

I've conceded that I'm not getting a 351 (have a 350M), but I'm still giving this video a thumbs up.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Haha, well thanks anyway :)

[@piplup10203854]

I'm really glad there is a link we can use to send some money their way :D I sent what I could because it's awesome we are able to use this completely for free on our devices and they're working on updating it on the RG351V, mine is in transit as I type this, and I cannot wait to use ArkOS on it and start playing the games that have defined my childhood! Finally getting to play Chrono Trigger and Super Mario RPG once again and games like Minish Cap and Links Awakening! I cannot wait I need it! Then hopefully whenever we get that powkiddy device that's gonna be good for wii and gamecube I'll be set!

[@MsKerofe]

ArkOS fan here, easy as 123 update for my rg351p! thank you so much..

[@RetroGameCorps]

Enjoy!

[@MyurrDurr]

Can't wait to get my device :D Super excited and I will for sure be following this guide :P I need to investigate what AmberPorts is though, I saw Half Life in the ports menu.... which would be awesome to play on such a tiny handheld!

[@tanabomb]

just ordered rg351m today

[@Slashingthrough]

Very clear again!

[@commander_nojj]

Man these videos have been superb! I'm sad the rg351p/m firmwares are mostly ending future support. Do you think you will do a final comparison video for the available firmwares with the features that have been added up to now for the rg351p/m lines? I need more Venn diagrams in my life.

[@danielcorro4835]

So thankful for your videos. I was bummed out because I always thought snes colors looked washed out..and it bugged me so much i couldn’t play some of my favorite games on this device so I ordered an S30 🤣 . After watching this and trying to snes9x 2010 core with the nx shader, it was game changer. I’m returning the other device 😭

[@MAGA_Patriot2024]

Having no luck at all with wifi on my 351p. I have the correct adapters/dongles, tried setting it up while not charging as well as charging, made sure I used the 2.4ghz network...nothing. The adapters clearly work because I can see my network in the list, but there is no network setting in the options menu (it looks like the menu in the video after it's updated to the final version. The wifi options are present in emulationstation (that's how I'm able to see my network), but nothing seems to work. Maybe I'd have better luck with 351elec?

[@chriscastillo291]

It's says " do you really want to do this" and you say. ya man I do!!

[@kenjlee]

Guys, set "Auto-Shader Delay" to 0 if your shader settings not applying at game start after all. Took me a couple of hours to find out.

[@ulkinator5873]

Very helpfull 4 me!

[@marlowencna]

Thanks. I want to get this for my nieces (7yo). I think ArkOS once setup is kid friendly enough

[@SirSpiritmusic]

retro solid video. do you reckon you could put arkos on aphone or steam deck?

[@AhmedSayyedNomad]

You the man.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks Ahmed!

[@adrianobalbino8123]

Please make a video comparing the two best OS (351elec and Arkos). Sorry if my spelling errors are from Brazil and I'm using google translate

[@plazolaferreyro3416]

23:46 waiit wait wait, am2r???? is it there still? my first handheld was the retromini and im getting the rg351p, dont know if im going to add ccustom firmware

[@KevyGLevy]

Is anyone else having issues updating cores within RetroArch? I keep getting the message "Failed to retrieve core list". I'm able to update other assets in RetroArch. I'm using the latest version of ArkOS. Thank you for all the hard work you put into these videos.

[@kejah7489]

IDOL!

[@ericalvarez9345]

Awesome video, quick question. Where does ARKOS save in game saves for GBA for games that automatically save progress? I am looking to extract a gamesave from a cartridge I own and wanted to load it into the emulator so I can resume my gamesave but I cant find where ARKOS keeps that data. The specific title I am playing is the Yu-Gi-Oh worldwide edition game. Thanks for your help

[@CosminStamate]

Hey, just wondering, what's the game at 1:42, with the soldier dropping from the helicopter? It unlocked some childhood memories, but I can't for the life of me remember the name of that game. Later edit: found it, it's Super C!

[@ItsDandyRandy]

Great video as always! Has anyone encountered an issue where they can't hit "A" to reboot during the ArkOS initial load? I've checked and all of my buttons on the RG351P works :(

[@GloboxHamburg]

Thanks

[@aziegaus]

Your videos are great, but I’m really a newbie and need a simple guide to how to switch games, how to save to favorites, etc. Does anyone know where I could get such help? Thanks.

[@baton7997]

I got a question hoping you would be able to help. I followed your steps all the way from the start and get the Ark OS working for the most part. But the one thing missing is the short cut to open up the RetroArch overlay interface by pressing the R3 and L3( or pressing select/start like you did at 13:49). In my case, if I press select and start at the same time twice it will stop the current game and take me back to the game selection menu. And the R3/L3 function is totally gone. I really hope you could give me some advice on that because ArkOS really seems to be the one to use as of now. Thanks in advance.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Hi, the hotkey for opening the RetroArch menu is SELECT + X.

[@baton7997]

@@RetroGameCorps Thank you so much! Appreciate your quick reply!

[@samh5886]

ArkOS still recommended for 351p now? Or is amberelec the recommended one onwards? And does batocera works properly for these handhelds, other than inability to play ports?

[@collincompton4355]

ArkOS is still updating on the RG351V. It just updated today to v 2.2 test build

[@RetroGameCorps]

Yep, I mention it in the first couple minutes of this video. RG351V development will continue indefinitely.

[@Missterpaja]

@@RetroGameCorps i can't find the 351V version on ArkOS site :(

[@djdeems5256]

Amazing video 👍🏻 will this work on the new RG351MP??! Mine arrived today!

[@1mti]

Hi dude, loving the content!!! Just managed to get the ark os running on my 351p. Was wondering is there any way of getting a full screen coverage when gaming I notice 2 skinny bezels on the sides . Like how it's set up on the original sd card I think 3:2...? Which looks perfect... Was hoping you can help Its cool, I've maged to sort it.. I carried on watching the video 🤣🤣🤣.. Retroarch settings 👍🏽👌🏽

[@edtuckerartist]

Just invested in a couple of spare SD cards so now going to put 351ELEC on one, ArkOS on another and keep one with Stock OS on. 😊 Literally only just finished installing ArkOS so need to set it up and install roms/bios etc. Without your guidance this would be almost impossible to fathom out. ❤ The SD card slot on my pc does not work so I've had to put micro SD into normal size adaptor then that into a usb adaptor to write everything. Sometimes Win10 wont see that creation so I have to keep plugging it in and out until it works lol. Oh and also I had to download and install ArkOS twice as downloaded the wrong version first time. 🤣 A couple of hours later roms and bios transferred, copied ports from one SD to my PC then remove SD and replace with other (containing ArkOS) now transferring ports to it and Then to restart my RG351 and delve into settings. That's been my Halloween lol.

[@PacoVJ]

I stumble in your channel a couple of moths ago and your videos are fantastic. Thanks to them, I recently bough my first retro game console and is a RG3521M. Went trough this video and i found it very easy to follow and in detail with settings. My device works great. Just one thing i found is, I have some games that wont load, for example, I have the Garou Mark of the Wolves for Neo Geo Emulator, this one wont load and i tried the two retroarch emulators available but neither will work. Is this because the rom file is bad or, is it because im missing some emulator files or I need another emulator loaded? Thanks!

[@DrewBloksberg]

you were so fast for this but then 351elec came back haha

[@sertiana2512]

Yeah. It's a plot twist inside of a plot twist 😁

[@tristanheron4144]

I prefer the old version of the intro logo (without the text outline) on your videos. It looks more... retro.

[@vipertwin1976]

Brilliant videos. I cant seem to get this to work all the way to replacing the card with arkos on it. Followed your guide to the letter, im new to this so am i missing something?. I have the rg351m.

[@Matos-zb4hk]

Mine's not booting up after update

[@rafaelgadret]

Question: is there a way to create specific subfolders to organize games? For example, inside snes folder, can I create a “shmups” folder? Or some similar method?

[@majkati69]

Hey Russ. Quick question, I've been using arkos for a while now with zero issues up until now. Now suddenly when I boot it up it defaults to 1% system volume and I have to go to the settings and change it to 100% to use the volume wheel properly. Does your sage wisdom have a fix for this? Am on final release btw.

[@Kasmodiah1]

Best Shader for every Core is for me with this Settings: Shaders / crt / glsl / zfast - crt.glsp Blur Amount X-Axis 0.00 Scanline Darkness - Low 0.00 Scanline Darkness - High 0.00 Dark pixel Brightness Boost: 1.00 Mask Effect Amount: 0.50 Mask/Scanline Fade: 0.80 My thanks for all Tricks on the RG351

[@RetroGameCorps]

This is a very lovely shader setup, thanks for sharing! I might show this off in a future video.

[@morrisnorth559]

Could you do me a favor and tell me how Metal Gear Solid 1, MGS Portable Ops and MGS Peace Walker do on the RG351 series and similar handhelds ? Ive been looking for a handheld than can play these 3 and not be a PS Vita. Thank you very much in advance

[@julianvoth7668]

Is it necessary to install bios files in various console folders, or does the new update have everything pre installed?

[@1940ADAT]

Hey man! Thanks for another awesome video. Is the same release also useable for the 351v? Mine is coming in tomorrow so curious to know if I need to change OS and which one would you suggest?

[@RetroGameCorps]

ArkOS has its own distinct build for the RG351V, it's still in testing phase but it is very stable. Here's a link to it in this guide: retrogamecorps.com/2021/04/15/rg351v-custom-firmware-guide-351elec-arkos-thera/ Of the available firmwares, I would recommend ArkOS for the RG351V.

[@1940ADAT]

@@RetroGameCorps Thanks for the quick reply. Keep up the good work!

[@davidjones4916]

i have a problem, i installed arkos but the easyrom folder does not appear, i used a program like diskgenius and minitool wizard and i can't assign a letter, my pc doesn't recognize it, what can i do friend?

[@retrog_retrog_]

Hi ! Great videos ! Helped a ton. Do you know by any chance how to save state while using a N64 standalone emulator ? Cheers !

[@Diablochild123]

I'm trying to find any information on where to specifically get the BIOs files but I can't seem to find what I need to download. Will the BIOs folder that came with the other OS work for it?

[@WHOAITSTHEINTERNET]

Used this video to set up my 351m that arrived today, already loving this device. Thank you for putting the perfect video out for this! I just have one question: are there menus for the other emulator options? I'm using the standalone rice emulator for 64, but I don't know if it has a menu like retroarch. If there is a menu, how do I open it?

[@RetroGameCorps]

Hi, great timing! Unfortunately some emulators (like the standalone N64 emulator, and the RetroRun Dreamcast emulator) don't have menus. It's just the way those were built.

[@OldSchoolNewSchoolGamer]

Hello. I purchased an RG351V and I’m fe en following your videos but there isn’t a dedicated video for that console yet. Would you mind making one with the best update firmware out there that’s upgradable since some are just done making updates for? I would like to set mine up the way you can explain it to me, us, really hard to go back and forth and trying to guess which one is better. I’ve had mine for about 3 days now and so far I’m loving it but I still can’t get it right to the T. Please, make a video for the RG351V. Thank you in advance.

[@OldSchoolNewSchoolGamer]

By the way…I’ve been using ArkOS and so far my favorite of all the three that you talk about

[@JeffRamos9000]

every time I install this, the A button doesn't get me past the first setup screen on the RG351M. Does anyone else have this issue?

[@KeiRetroGaming]

I'd look at joining the Retro Handhelds community on discord if you're having trouble setting something up. Sounds like it might be a hardware issue though if the button isn't working. The membrane under the buttons is kinda thin on these. I never had any issues with my 351p though.

[@SuperStrykerBoy]

How can I find roms to place in folders that arkos has empty. For example 3do the folder is empty. I would like to place games to go with the correct folder.

[@richardcooper5524]

great vid! is there anyway to boot ArkOs on an Android device?

[@HakiCL]

nice videos sir , I recently bought this console (not yet arrived), which S.O do you recommend me to play NDS, I want to play pokemon "soul silver". my second question is the following, is it possible to increase the speed in pokemon? (as on PC with emulators). I've been watching several of your videos, but I couldn't find one where it specifically shows the speed increase "fast forward" If you get to read these, I would appreciate the information.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Hi Haki, I would use ArkOS for NDS because it works right out of the box without having to install any additional packages. You can fast-forward most games, here is my guide: retrogamecorps.com/2021/01/27/guide-rewind-and-fast-forward-on-retro-handheld-devices/ This doesn't apply to NDS, which has its own settings menu, but it does have a fast forward toggle that you can map to a button if you'd like.

[@HakiCL]

@@RetroGameCorps I saw the video, in the pokemon you showed at the end, when using fast-forward the game jumps from 60fps to 450-480fps. in NDS, how much extra fps you get when using the Fast Forward function. 60 fps to ??? thanks for answering

[@daq1882]

Thanks for the video, really helps. I just don’t manage to change the background. I saved a JPG in 24bits in 640x480 (RG351V)… any advise ? Thanks.

[@mufefi1829]

hi i did what the video says and when i put in my new mmc/tf1 and set option to see what game system available, it cant show ps1 psp gba gb or others game system, what should i do

[@VuNguyen-sx4lt]

Awesome video!!! 351Elec vs ArkOS, which one is the best?

[@RetroGameCorps]

For the RG351P I currently use ArkOS mainly, but I think 351ELEC could eventually overtake it now that they are continuing to update the firmware.

[@VuNguyen-sx4lt]

@@RetroGameCorps thank you! Do you think Anbernic will release a new console anytime soon?