really tried to like the stock OS, after an hour of unplayable slowdowns with final burn neo & amiga cd32 it's time to move. Going back to my fav on 40xx-v & 34xx - which is - muOS. 'Andromeda' build is still in the works, but it's beautiful, here's a short sneak preview
Waited 2 weeks. Linux system, will load muOS on it. Can play up to Dreamcast.
Anbernic 34xx-sp Metallic blue version
Game: Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts (Game Boy Advance)
Anbernic RG 34xx-SP Metallic blue
Game: Another Metroid 2 Remake (via portmaster)
If you're running Stock Linux on the RG DS, you probably noticed the default PUAE Amiga core struggles and stutters (esp with CD32 games. The lighter PUAE 2021 core isn't available through RetroArch's internal updater, but you can swap it manually in under 5 minutes without touching any config files or adding .info templates.
Here is the quick fix:
1. Grab the Core
https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/linux/aarch64/RetroArch_cores.7z and extract it.puae2021_libretro.so copy it somewhere and rename it to puae_libretro.so.2. Put it on your SD Card
puae_libretro.so file onto root of your TF/SD card (or anywhere u like)3. Replace via File Manager
/mnt/mmc/) where you put the new file./mnt/vendor/deep/retro/cores/.puae_libretro.so file, press X, and overwrite this file.That’s it! Because we kept the original filename, stock launcher paths remain untouched, no need to change core associations or reload info files in RetroArch (since RetroArch views this as a fresh core instance, you'll just need to re-configure any per-game options or re-save your states.)
howdy, just made a guide video on the anbernic rg ds running stock linux
still having a blast with the stock Linux OS. sure it'll never be as feature packed as Gamma Nano & Rocknix but I honestly love the simplicity of it. Been super relaxing to just pick up nd play lately. I originally planned to skip rgds entirely but the darn thing ended up getting way more playtime than expected 😄
basic showcase, learning myself so i don't know all the answers :)
just installed, just learning. So far it's great! DS games - shader + hi-res 3d is applied automatically. Azahar may be installed to test if any 3ds title may run (they will barely run but let's see).
Here is a quick walkthrough showing how to safely open the RG DS shell using a small allen key to disconnect and reconnect the battery for a hard reset when your handheld won't boot or shut down properly
if you have ever tried rocknix it can sometimes confuse the power management system when you try to switch to a different OS. So if you're dealing with boot issues or the power bug, disconnecting nd reconnecting the battery will often fix the device
i’ve always been fascinated with sci-fi gaming art, influenced by ’70s and ’80s. Pieces with mystery loneliness themes (Another World). Detailed an yet it always left massive gap of wonder. gave you enough detail to spark your brain. back in the day I spent just as much time staring at magazine artwork/ box covers totally zooming out imagining what it would actually feel like being there
these books hold a pretty intimate place on my shelf for that exact reason. And if this whole post sounds like ad for them... well lets just say my midlife crisis hit me
music theme: https://youtu.be/nu8RmFoAe_4?t=859
books on photos:
The Art Of The Box
I’m Too Young To Die: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 1992–2002
The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games
The GBA Pixel Book
PC Engine: The Box Art Collection
u/bitmapbooks thanks for you being you
getting these ports running on the Stock Linux OS takes a bit of tinkering with the .sh launch scripts, but it works surprisingly well. Will create a mega link with just .sh files & tutorial. Let me know which titles you would like to play (that RG DS may handle)
Testing portmaster. Who else is having fun with stock linux?
RG DS - ditch the clunky stock Android for Anbernic's official Linux build, but, make sure to skip the final optional mod to avoid power shutdown bug! 🔥
Alright what games immediately come to your mind? Hit me with the titles - what did u enjoy nd if nothing comes to mind look it up , might end up discovering a few gems along the way 😉
Tested Anbernic's latest stock update (v1.30) yesterday after coming from 1.29. I always appreciate seeing official updates (especially things like Linux support for the RG DS) but this one just isn't for me
It feels too bloated with features nd settings I'll never use. All I really need is Daijisho + RetroArch. Stock RetroArch is configured in a way I don't like, installing a fresh version breaks Home button.
So I went back to GammaOS, this time Lite ver. No Google services no unnecessary extras just a clean emulator setup. Once everything wa configured I turned off wifi and bluetooth and it finally felt like my perfect retro handheld again.
But that's just me, maybe you've had better experience with the latest update and feel like they made improvements. Share your thoughts
No matter how many modern games I play, i'll always come back to DOS. There'sjust something timeless about hearing those old sound cards ,solving point-an-click adventures, & blasting through 3d corridors. nothing comes close to it, it was THE era.
handhelds: Anbernic RG DS, 477V, 34XX-SP, 40XXV, 406V
The GAMES:
Sam & Max: Hit the Road
Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!
The Legend of Kyrandia - Book Three: Malcolm's Revenge
The Chaos Engine
Duke Nukem 3D
Prince of Persia
King's Quest VI
Transport Tycoon Deluxe
Doom II: Hell on Earth
Wolfenstein 3D
Stunts
The Settlers
Curse of Enchantia
Games on the photos (all MS-DOS system): The Dig, Sam and Max Hit the Road, The Chaos Engine, Superfrog, Prince of Persia.
The negatives:
Some DS games have controller issues.
Doesn't have Portmaster or ScummVM dedicated app.
Doesn't have Tate mode for arcades (final burn near or mame - for vertical games that would use both screens)
Doesn't have optimised Amiga Puae2021 core for CD32 games.
The positives:
Waaaay smoother than Android stock OS - games and the system itself.
Pretty stable, no charging issues
Quick boot
Easy to add games, no bios files required
If you've had issues loading any CFW onto RG DS this one is easy to install, not fussy about SD cards, you can flash with any Rufus or BalenaEtcher or burn it with CD-ROM or Floppy disk or c64 tape... anything will work compared to CFW.
Surprisingly MS-DOS works smoother than on Rocknix.
Overall pretty happy with it unless more stable CFW will show up.
What's your experience with it?
Games on the photos (all MS-DOS system): The Dig, Sam and Max Hit the Road, The Chaos Engine, Superfrog, Prince of Persia.
The negatives:
Some DS games have controller issues.
Doesn't have Portmaster or ScummVM dedicated app.
Doesn't have Tate mode for arcades (final burn near or mame - for vertical games that would use both screens)
Doesn't have optimised Amiga Puae2021 core for CD32 games.
The positives:
Waaaay smoother than Android stock OS - games and the system itself.
Pretty stable, no charging issues
Quick boot
Easy to add games, no bios files required
If you've had issues loading any CFW onto RG DS this one is easy to install, not fussy about SD cards, you can flash with any Rufus or BalenaEtcher or burn it with CD-ROM or Floppy disk or c64 tape... anything will work compared to CFW.
Surprisingly MS-DOS works smoother than on Rocknix.
Overall pretty happy with it unless more stable CFW will show up.
What's your experience with it?