RG35XX SP Review: Detailed Tips & Software Update Guide!!

[@batpixel]

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[@janX9]

What about the 16 GB firmware? I'm assuming it's the same thing without ROMs. If so why not just install the 16 GB onto a 16 GB card and ROMs into the other secondary SD card?

[@batpixel]

I never touched that as the buying options for the SP starts with the 64GB. But yes you're right, you could just have the software on 1 card. I've also learned the 64GB card that comes with it is a reliable brand from Toshiba, so that can still be used. But definitely don't keep any of the black ones for expanded storage

[@SteeScribbles]

The Kioxia cards are safe to use and keep, they used to be a memory centric spin-off of TOSHIBA but rebranded to a different name in 2019. It's the black unbranded cards that you need to watch out for! Good video, by the way!

[@batpixel]

Interesting thank you 👌

[@estebanzap7]

​@@batpixel i can also second this comment 👍. Accurate statement, kioxia is just bassically toshiba rebranded, in china i belive its like the equivelent of whaT sandisk is to us here in the US. Great vid 👏, Just if you were curious

[@batpixel]

Cool! Yeah any information like that I fully appreciate. I'm glad they replaced the software card with a reliable one

[@alexisdanel9370]

I third this, I'm using kioxia SD with rocknix flashed img with my rg353vs and it's ok

[@batpixel]

​@alexisdanel9370 thanks for the input 👌 I may try a software someone reccomended to expand the storage as well

[@Ian-to2vo]

I have it and LOVE it!!! The masking tape button mods perfect the hardware, reducing click sounds and completely eliminating button rattle!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@batpixel]

I personally love the clicky buttons lol but I'm glad that option exists. It reminds me of the Powkiddy V90 dpad tape mod I did 👌

[@cow77cow]

Happy Birthday!

[@batpixel]

Thanks!! 🤘🦇

[@DWS2020]

Happy birthday!! I got mine yesterday, but retroarch is so difficult for me. I've been watching videos and still only understand basically what I already figured out myself. There's so many menus and options. Plus all the files that dont need to be seen. Like just alot, i hope I can grasp it and customize to my liking soon. Spent the last 2 days trying to get it set up. Also how do you get the gameroom/ RA game folder to read card? Mine are always empty, so I have to use retroarch itself. Just wish it was not so difficult for somethimg that should be plug and play. I love clamshells and would like to get this working to play. Also the touch power button to analog does not work for me. I also mapped the d pad to the analog controls for n64. But it unfortunately does not work for me. Does any of this become second nature.

[@legomegazord]

when i downloaded the file from abernic, when i open the file there is no 64bit option, only 16, did I do something wrong?

[@batpixel]

It seems like since my tutorial, they started only releasing 16GB software updates, which should be fine if you're using a 2nd SD card for your games. You'd think they would keep 64GB options available for future updates 🤔

[@legomegazord]

@@batpixel so would 16g work to download instead of the 64? Or just install it solely on the second card? And would that mean leave the card that came with it alone?

[@C1PH3RR]

love the look of the blue

[@batpixel]

Yeah it's cool. Do you have one?

[@C1PH3RR]

@@batpixel Not yet. Waiting for the Miyoo Flip haha - once reviews are out i'll make a choice

[@batpixel]

@@C1PH3RR I'll be all over that one

[@akuroku1019]

what do you mean about "losing all that extra space" when talking about the 128 gb card? like does it somehow change the card and decrease its storage? or just that its gonna have space that wont be used?

[@batpixel]

It decreases it's storage capacity with the image installed on it. You can always format it to get your space back, but if you install the software you won't be able to use the extra space. I've tried many attempts using different softwares to expand and merge the extra space, but nothing would work

[@siskavard]

Congrats on picking the best color

[@batpixel]

It is very cool looking 😄 I'd like to see a yellow version like the Powkiddy V90. I'm pumped to see what custom shell makers will release for this

[@siskavard]

Yeah we nned more option. Acid yellow would be rad ​@@batpixel

[@Lokidominguez]

Happy Birthday ❤

[@batpixel]

Haha thanks! Great timing for this release 😂

[@calculateddeclination5534]

Is there a reason why the rg35xx h runs out of charge super fast even after doing a full shutdown? I havent used my rg351p in over a year and it still had a 93% charge and took hours for it to die during gameplay. Keeps a charge just fine too. I was looking forward to replacing it with the 35xx h but with that battery issue that's not happening. Is this an issue with the other xx devices? Is it the OS that could be the problem? I have knulli.

[@batpixel]

I haven't experienced that issue. It sounds like you might have a dud. You could try changing the OS to muOS to see if it'd change anything

[@nickringer3913]

are you a newfie? hard to miss the accent as im one myself. just ordered this along with miyoo mini + and powkiddy v10. very excited to mod and tinker with these consoles next week.

[@batpixel]

Yes!! If you check my community tab posts or Instagram/Twitter I just posted a photo gaming on top of Sugarloaf trail lol let me know what you think of all 3 handhelds too 👌🦇🎮

[@CellPhish]

Great video

[@batpixel]

Thank you 🦇

[@KarateEMouse]

happy birthday 🎉

[@batpixel]

Thank you 😄🦇🦇🦇

[@wolfmarian]

12:58 it does not have a 64 zip file, only 16

[@batpixel]

It seems like since my tutorial, they started only releasing 16GB software updates, which should be fine if you're using a 2nd SD card for your games. You'd think they would keep 64GB options available for future updates 🤔

[@zeke-lq6kc]

How do u fix the n64 controls for c buttons

[@batpixel]

On the stock OS you can map it like below. But I have a video coming out this weekend that shows how to install muOS and I'll give a guide on settings up N64 controls using your computer on muOS. Here is the general C button setup below: C-left: L2 button C-right: R2 C-Up: X C-Down: A

[@unkle73]

Can you download the updates via WiFi?

[@batpixel]

I don't think so. But muOS let's you connect to the SP over wifi and you can drag files onto the device using a web browser. I have only tried updating the stock software the way I did it in this video

[@marshallholland2248]

I’ve seen people say these devices have been exploding/catching on fire…..wonder what that’s about 🤷‍♂️

[@batpixel]

I've played mine a ton and even outside in the hot sun for awhile. No explosions or fire here lol this is the first I've heard of it

[@omarcuellar1848]

Can it play hats to eun psps games really well?

[@batpixel]

It will be hit and miss for PSP

[@alexisdanel9370]

Try to expand partition with disk genius to eecover your 128gb

[@batpixel]

Thanks for the tip! I tried expanding using MiniTool and a couple of tutorials on KZbin as well. But no luck. I'll try Disk Genius and if it works, I'll definitely make a video about it 👌

[@MFourtySeven]

It would be nice if they modded a joystick foe it.

[@batpixel]

The Miyoo Mini Flip concepts that "leaked" had a couple of little joysticks on the bottom. That would be a nice addition for the later consoles

[@SYNC420]

Is there another link to the firmware 1.04 update I been trying to find one with no luck cause its going like 300-350kbs lol says estimated 2 days crazy slow

[@batpixel]

The only one I've used is the link directly from their website

[@SYNC420]

@@batpixel True yeah I'm gonna just give muOS a go instead of the stock OS update since they have configured it for the SP now

[@Ryan.Kooper]

no one wants this format lol

[@UkeofCarl]

I do.

[@batpixel]

Where have you been? 😂

[@batpixel]

I do too 🙋‍♂️

[@DavidDomke]

So I got myself a RG35XX recently. A friend of mine started playing it. So I showed her this and she yelled out "I loved the Gameboy SP!"

[@batpixel]

Hahaha that's awesome. The Game Boy SP was genius

[@sharoncole714]

Happy birthday to you! What an awesome video. The game snap at the end made me laugh lots. Keep up the amazing reviews man. 🎮🎉

[@batpixel]

Thank you 😂 glad you liked it

[@DWS2020]

Happy birthday!! I got mine yesterday, but retroarch is so difficult for me. I've been watching videos and still only understand basically what I already figured out myself. There's so many menus and options. Plus all the files that dont need to be seen. Like just alot, i hope I can grasp it and customize to my liking soon. Spent the last 2 days trying to get it set up. Also how do you get the gameroom/ RA game folder to read card? Mine are always empty, so I have to use retroarch itself. Just wish it was not so difficult for somethimg that should be plug and play. I love clamshells and would like to get this working to play. Also the touch power button to analog does not work for me. I also mapped the d pad to the analog controls for n64. But it unfortunately does not work for me. Does any of this become second nature.

[@batpixel]

Thank you! It sounds like your unit may be defective? You could try doing the software update to see if it fixes anything. You should be able to do a return for a new one if you need to. Also, try watching some RetroArch guides on KZbin they can be very helpful. I read about it on Reddit too

[@DWS2020]

@batpixel You're welcome, thank you for the fast reply. I hope it's not defective. I'll see what I can do. I did update and download the latest firmware. I just can't get the D pad to emulate joystick and I don't see anything showing up under RA folder. I have to go into the Retroarch app itself. It be a bummer to have to send it back. Would I just message the company I bought it from or contact Anbernic themselves? Everything else appears to work. I can play games when I do load them. I just have a learning curve ahead of me lol. But those where the two things I don't have out of the box. Is the RA folder is just empty and the analog option. I'll keep looking around, but also try sending a message to Anbernic maybe before it gets to late.

[@batpixel]

I'd say contact whoever you bought it from

[@DWS2020]

@batpixel Sounds good, many thanks again for the replies and video. I hope you have a great day or evening.

[@taratantara]

The latest firmware release only exists in uts 16GB version and doesn't include stock ROMS. It reduces the main 64GB card to a mere 2GB volume. I have a second 128GB card, which I copy/pasted the old content onto, but in Gameroom or RetroArch, it doesn't give me the possibility to chose TF1 or TF2 anymore. And I obviously can't put the ROMS on the TF1 because it's only 2GB now. Is there a solution to this? Either make the TF2 recognizable or update the new firmware and include the old ROMS? Or just switch to muOS…?

[@batpixel]

muOS is definitely better. I have a couple of guides on installing it then updating it. But you'll lose Bluetooth functionality. If you want to keep the stock updates, I'd say just keep a copy of your old games & bios files, then update the stock OS, then put your game files back on it. But their firmware update not letting you chose the cards is strange. I'd rather muOS personally

[@taratantara]

@@batpixel I went for muOS. I only play GBA games and don't really need bluetooth functionality. muOS is indeed quite simpler to install and boots faster. And a single 128GB card is sufficient. I'll keep the other one to try GarlicOS. Thanks!

[@batpixel]

@@taratantara yeah muOS is great with these. Hope you enjoy it 🦇

[@megatron_1988]

You don’t really need to choose between TF1 and TF2 as 1 should only be used for the OS and it automatically connects to 2 where all of your games should be. I’m using a 64gb for 1 and 128 for 2 because there’s not enough games out there that are actually enjoyable to justify having a 256gb card tbh.

[@TomLally]

great video! For the second SD card do i need the exact same files? Or can i just put in my roms in that one? thank you

[@batpixel]

It's always better to use your own ROMS by, most of the ones they ship are broken

[@igorgomes4172]

Why can’t you tell us how to add games to the device?! I’m terrible with computers is it’s all difficult I’d love to see a video on it.

[@batpixel]

Because it's a legal grey area. You can legally make a copy of games you have purchased, for your own personal use. But adding games without going through that process is illegal distribution. If I make a video showing people how to add games to devices, it opens up potential issues with adding games they haven't purchased that could put my channel at risk

[@ArAsDeCos]

What if they're games you had years ago as a kid but no longer have because of damage or loss? ​@@batpixel

[@batpixel]

@ArAsDeCos the legal way to emulate is to purchase/own the actual physical game, then make a digital copy of it for your own personal use only. That's the general rule, but it can be different depending on where you're from

[@Metal-Josh]

Thanks for the video pal. It was good as always man! As I’ve said times before, I’ve STILL hadn’t picked up an emulation handheld. (Call it gun shy, should put money to something better, what have you) I did not know that the official firmware was customizable. Good to know, I learned something today. and of course custom can be fun to play with too. I like the design here, and good on ya for walking us through the retroarch hot keys.

[@batpixel]

Thanks I appreciate it. I'm glad it was helpful. I had to make sure the differences with the V90 was shown. Are you going to take the risk with the 6 button Genesis style handheld?? 😄 if not, are you leaning towards any?

[@Metal-Josh]

@@batpixel certainly would like the “Genesis one”. The reviews all look good, and for myself, I think I’ll prefer the six button layout more than dual sticks. Though I understand they too have their use case. I gotta convince myself to just go for it, ya know

[@Metal-Josh]

@@batpixel holy crap! Totally forgot to say, my bad! Happy birthday man!

[@batpixel]

LOL thanks! 😆 perfect timing with the SP release 👾🤘

[@unkle73]

I'm trying to remap the buttons on my 8BitDo M30 controller via Bluetooth to play fighting games like SFIII (thankfully it has HDMI out), but because the controller doesn't have analogue sticks I get stuck part way through the process. Have you been able to do this? Also will yours play Sega super-scaler arcade ROMS such as Powerdrift or Thunder blade?

[@batpixel]

Keep this in mind: The SP buttons are setup as a controller as 'port 1' and it is assigned to player 1 in the Quick Menu of RetroArch. So if I add a controller like you're doing.. I setup the controller as 'Port 2' and then assign that port to player 1 (I set the SP 'port 1' as player 2) I made a video (one of my first videos last year) about mapping a 6 button Sega Genesis controller in RetroArch. You should check that out. I used Mortal Kombat on Sega to confirm it was mapped properly. It's basically a 2 step process.. you have to map the controller buttons in the main RetroArch menus, then map it out for a specific game in the Quick Menu in RetroArch. You can save the controls for the entire Sega emulator by saving core overrides. My Sega button video is pretty old, so this video above ^ shows a clearer way to actually save the controls. But mapping should still be the same I never tried any super-scaler ROMS before

[@Gameboi_carti]

When I have a controller connected I can navigate my retroarch menu. The sp or controller won’t move in the menu once it gets pulled up any ideas ?

[@batpixel]

The SP itself is setup as 'port 1' and external controllers get detected as 'port 2' and 'port 3' in retroarch. So I usually change 'player 1 controls' as 'port 2' and then 'player 2 controls' as 'port 1' This makes the SP player 2. That way your controller is player 1 and they both still work for me. I use the SP to navigate the menus

[@mastersword13z]

Quick question. After I update the new card, What do I do with the 64gb backup that I created? Do I just transfer it onto the card like the 128 one?

[@batpixel]

Your 128GB card likely has all the games you want. I just reccomend people to backup both cards in case they're missing any files when they do the update, such as save files. And of course if something goes wrong. When it comes to games, I personally just transfer my games I actually play instead of using up space from others

[@nickhem12]

Don’t use game rooms it’s garbage The blue sd cards that come with are made by Toshiba and have been pretty accepted by the community as useable. The black no name cards yes indeed change that shite out.

[@batpixel]

I'm glad they are finally putting reliable cards in these

[@toycoma98]

I noticed Altered Beast wont play on RA Games even switching cores, but it plays on Game Rooms.

[@batpixel]

@@toycoma98 ​ try adding your own game file of Altered Beast. It's possible the file they supplied is no good. Sometimes I try a couple of different files to see which one works

[@jobearesto9746]

Thanks for the video. I am sure you will be able to expend the memory. I use a pi to do it but I think windows has a disk manager in it. Also the new firmware does it come with the games (if you did not get the 128 gig one?

[@batpixel]

I tried a couple of tutorials on expanding memory with a couple of software types. It wouldn't let me expand or merge it with the unused portion. The new firmware comes with games on it

[@jobearesto9746]

Cool I 🤔 I think that's the first thing I will do when I get mine. Update it then test the fun!

[@batpixel]

Definitely 👌 always good to do a backup anyway just in case. And you can add your own games very very easily, I just can't say how lol

[@jobearesto9746]

​@@batpixelI think I know how. 😊

[@MrTomemac]

That blue card is from Toshiba. There was no need to replace it.

[@batpixel]

Thats good to know. Thank you 🙌

[@fatalisticend]

Kioxia is a leader in high capacity SSD these days. Really annoys me that a ton of youtubers think they are a garbage brand 🤦🏻‍♂️ I've had more Sandisk products corrupt and fail over the years than any other named brand 😂

[@batpixel]

We got that retro handheld SD card PTSD. The Powkiddy V90 came with a green & white card that was garbage, so seeing this one never gave me any indication it was reliable. First time hearing about these leaders in the industry. I've never had an issue with my SanDisk cards though

[@FlanCakes]

​@@fatalisticend Samsung Evo are also really good

[@Fablemahn]

Where are you from? Your accent is super interesting. A mix of Irish, Canadian and texan. Its wild

[@batpixel]

Hey I'm from Newfoundland, Canada. A lot of people from Ireland settled here hundreds of years ago, so lots of accents here on the island. Not sure where the Texan is coming in, but I did visit my brother when he lived down there in 2019 😄

[@Fablemahn]

@@batpixel thanks so much for responding! It's a very soothing accent, sending love from Okinawa Japan! ❤️

[@batpixel]

Oh wow! ❤️ Welcome to the channel and thank you so much 🦇 I really want to visit Japan someday

[@oisinbickley994]

@@batpixel Man, thank you for answering this.. I've come across a couple of your videos and just couldn't get my head around the accent. I'm Irish myself and I was so confused as to how so many of your words had such an unmistakable Irish twang

[@batpixel]

​@oisinbickley994 that's awsome. I get asked a lot about my accent lol it's quite unique

[@Dany-nt6dn]

How do I use the microphone?

[@batpixel]

No microphone. There's a headphones jack you can use to listen to your games/media

[@Dany-nt6dn]

@@batpixel but then why it has nintendogs, you cant do anything without a microphone

[@batpixel]

The games that come with these can be pretty random and some are broken lol it's better to customize these. I've never played Nintendogs but maybe the community had a work around on the DS emulator? Reddit or KZbin might be a good place for that info. If you're interested in installing muOS they have a very active Discord too with a lot of info

[@Dany-nt6dn]

@@batpixel thnx