![]() ![]() ROM files are copyrighted and will not be shared on this website. But for most people, you’re likely going to the Internet. If you have a large collection of cartridges, you could use something like the Save the Hero cartridge reader to carry over your games (and saves). One of the most important parts of setting up a retro handheld is to build your ROM and BIOS collection.īuilding your ROM library can take some time. I’ve owned one for several years and have never experienced an issue, even after flashing hundreds of cards. A nice adapter like this one from Anker will give you the fastest transfer speeds possible, and won’t cause any corruption issues with your card. One more accessory to consider: if you don’t have a reliable microSD to USB adapter, you might want to think about getting one. SanDisk Ultra SanDisk Industrial (more reliable but pricey) A 256GB card will allow you to store even more of those larger games. A 128GB card will allow you to load EVERY 8-bit and 16-bit game out there, all of the arcade games that work, and quite a few PS1, Dreamcast, PSP, and Sega CD games (those systems have the largest file sizes). In general, I would expect to pay $7 for a 16GB card, $20 for a 128GB card, and $30 for a 256GB card. The prices fluctuate all the time, so keep an eye out for deals. In general, I recommend the cards listed below, in order or preference. I recommend you store that original card somewhere safe in case you run into any issues in the future, and buy new SD cards from a reputable brand like SanDisk or Samsung to use in your device. Your safest bet is to replace your cards with microSD cards from a well-known brand. The “TF2” slot is for your game files, so you will want a larger card for that one. In most cases, the “TF1” slot on your device holds the system firmware, and for that card 16GB is ideal. Your device will likely come bundled with a single microSD card, and in some cases two SD cards, but they are from a generic brand and will be prone to failure. Sandisk (left) and Samsung (right) microSD cards Unofficially supported devices may have some controller/input inconsistencies, and you are generally on your own to troubleshoot issues since they do not have official support. ![]() For example, the Anbernic RG351MP ArkOS image will work on the PowKiddy RGB20S, R35S, and R36S devices, and the Anbernic RG353M image will work with the Anbernic RG353P. ![]() Some other devices are unofficially supported. Alternatively, I recommend using AmberELEC for these two devices, since they are officially supported and have a robust user support platform. Here are instructions on how to update to this fork, and their GitHub page has a Changelog if you want to read up on any updates. However, it has been forked and receives regular updates thanks to wuMMLe Gaming. * Ongoing support for the RG351P and RG351M devices was discontinued in 2021. For more information, check out the video below, or the images above. However, it doesn’t have some standard community support options, like a dedicated Discord server, so you will need to consult their wiki page (or guides like this one). There are many custom firmware options available for handhelds, and my recommendation is to try as many as you’d like until you find one that suits you the best.įor me, I appreciate ArkOS because it has a simple user experience and wide device support, but also gives you a lot of freedom to tweak the settings as you please. HDMI, bluetooth, and external controllersĬustom firmware options (click to enlarge) If you would like to support the developer and their work, please consider leaving them a donation for their time and effort over the years. This guide will help you get set up with ArkOS, to improve your handheld device in just about every way. It features optimized performance, a simple user interface, online updates, and a very stable experience thanks to years of development work. Last updated: 27NOV2023 (see Changelog for details)ĪrkOS is a custom operating system that is available for many retro handheld devices. ![]()
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