RG351P In-Depth Review
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After nearly two months of ownership, I'm here to say that the Anbernic RG351P is the best sub-$100 retro handheld console of 2020. Let's take a deep dive into this device and see all the things I love (and don't love) about this device.
To celebrate this review, I'm giving away a brand new RG351P device to one lucky subscriber (US residents only). Giveaway ends at midnight 15NOV2020. *Update: congratulations to Brandon H., who won the giveaway!*
RG351P Starter Guide: retrogamecorps.com/2020/11/01...
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
00:40 what this device is (and isn't)
02:29 supported systems
05:21 hardware review
06:51 comparison with similar devices
08:38 the user interface
10:05 screen comparison
13:36 gameplay testing
22:40 what I love about the RG351P
23:32 what I don't love about the RG351P
24:30 conclusion and giveaway details
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Ended up buying one of these about 6 months ago and relied HEAVILY upon your videos and guides to get the most out of it - so great that your channel has done so well, totally deserved
@RetroGameCorps
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hannah!
@waterl3monshark891
Жыл бұрын
Do you have to put the games on the console or is it already there
this channel deserves so much more praise and hype tbh!
One of the best Anbernic-devices vids I ever watched on YT. Thank you so much from a regular visitor from Germany :)!
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
Thanks for this review, I consider your channel the authority on these devices because of your honesty and I truly appreciate it
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying that! I'll continue to approach my videos with honesty, which is often a lost art :)
@matthewjones7762
3 жыл бұрын
@@RetroGameCorps Any help getting an mpk and FLA file to upload on the RG351p? Tried a few things but struggling. Thanks
@3n1x9
3 жыл бұрын
True Man
Thank you for all the guides and for not giving up on the device. You cannot imagine how useful they have been to uncover all the potential of it. So much so that I get back to each guide to validate my onw tweaks and modifications. I learned a lot and found as enjoyable to learn how to configure my unit as playing games with it. Thanks and cheers.
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help! My hope with the guides is to give people the information that I had a hard time finding myself.
Man you're just flying up on subs. Definitely deserve it your videos are very high quality. Keep up the great work man
Love the quality of your videos, hope the rest of the retro community finds your channel
These videos are incredible, I've been binging them for the last 2 days. I wanna tinker with all of the systems you've talked about, but I decided to start with the powkiddy v90 and I'll work my way up the price points, and see what I can squeeze outta the lower end ones. Will make fun gifts for the kids at the very least :D
Russ - Thank you for another great, honest, and comprehensive video. Your detailed and clear guides allow retro gamers to unlock and fully maximize the capability of these devices, and customize them as well, taking the handheld gaming experience from pretty good to truly excellent. I am in complete alignment with your assessment of the RG351P. I'm excited to see the upcoming release of the RG351M from Anbernic, and hope they can squeeze in some updates to address some of the drawbacks of the RG351P (by increasing resolution, restoring internal WiFi, etc). It would be awesome if Anbernic sent you an early model for review. Thanks again for your awesome content.
What I like about this whole retro thing is that theoretically, the games are the same, and the devices will only just get better and better. I ordered mine (purple) and I’m waiting on it to arrive. And yes! This channel will be my manual! Thank you so much and Keep up the good work!! Greetings from a fellow 80’s child
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting! And yeah, it's awesome to see how much these systems improve over time. Excited to think about how things will look in a couple years!
have not pulled the trigger but have spent every night looking at RG351 news mostly from your channel..more focused on this than PS5 news 😄😄 great content from a newbie retro fan from Indonesia
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Selamat masuk ke kanal saya! I have definitely not been following PS5 news lately...so many fun retro things to do! I'll get it someday I'm sure :)
I like how in depth this review is, so much that even though I've heard from several sources that the best retro handheld for 2020 is Retroid Pocket 2, I choose to believe your review.
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could be of help!
This is the most in-depth review of this console I have seen. Nice work and a fantastic website which will be very helpful when I finally get my hands on this console and properly configure the emulators. Hopefully, we will see a similar review for the smaller RG280V soon. Thanks again!
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
The 280V is getting delivered in the next day or two, so look out for a video soon! :)
These are some of the best deep-dives into emulation I have ever seen in my entire life. 10/10
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! But no 11/10??!
Great product review. I love the detail that you go into. Much appreciated!
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Have owned a RG351m for ab 6 months give or take thanks to your vids. Is def a solid system. Seriously I could beat somebody to death with this thing XD But seriously I am glad your doing what you do here and I look forward to new content from this channel. I have had to modify my Dpad a bit bc I found I was not able to do diagonals at all bc the parts of the Dpad that make contact with the membrane didnt push the membrane down enough. Without pressing really hard at least. Now that I did my mod it works flawless! Thanks for introducing me to these awesome devices!
I want to thank you so much for this video. Your very thorough and the attention to detail is appreciated. I just picked of these up and im looking towards your guide videos to walk me through everything. Again, thanks!
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Thx dude, been enjoying my purple 351 for a couple of days now and used your tweaks and settings. It helps me get a better understanding of Retroarch and how to get the most out of each system, and all that on one of the most convenient handhelds ever
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
I've really fallen in love with RetroArch over the past month or so. A lot of people like to badmouth it but I'm finding it's very powerful and I love how universal it is!
Absolutely brilliant video thank you . I’m so glad I never pulled the trigger on the RP2 . I will most definitely be getting this after watching this video and with al those helpful link I should have it up and running in no time . Once again thank you 🙏
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to be of service!
Bought this over the weekend thanks to your videos. Can't wait for it to arrive on Wednesday so that I can dive into it!!!
Man I love the attention to little details I'm definitely supporting you keep up the good work bro
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying that Jonathan, and thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review, I've been trying to find a hand heeled system play my retro games on and I think I would enjoy this one
Glad I found this account in time for a giveaway.
I love your reviews, they are incredibly detailed and thorough. Unlike folks like ETA Prime and Taki Udon who have agendas in their reviews, always skirting over the weaknesses, you go through all of the good and all of the bad. You should be the gold standard, bravo.
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Their videos tend to be shorter and so I think that they don't get the time to really dive into each device. Especially ETA, that dude puts out a new video like every 12 hours! I started out trying to do quick videos but I soon learned that I shouldn't focus on the length and just cover all the things I would want to know :)
I’m new to your channel but have been loving your videos, thanks for all the hard work you put in
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I got this bad boy for Pico 8 since it's the only RG device that can run it natively. Thanks for the great review!
The best review for RG351P!
The Most Badass RG Videos on earth i just ordered the 351p can't wait for it arrive!! I have a rg300 i play everyday, So this will be a nice upgrade thank you for all the info and guides..
Thanks so much for the video!! After watching your reviews i decided to buy the device and looking forward to receiving it soon 🙏🙏😊😊👏👏
It has been very helpful indeed. Thank you for sharing and for your effort and complete explanation. Trully appreciate it.
Nice overview, ty for your coverage of these devices.
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
I've bought the rg350p instead, but I was curius about your review of the rg351p. Great and honest review!
@flowfactoryinc07
3 жыл бұрын
What’s the difference?
@mrkakotube
3 жыл бұрын
@@flowfactoryinc07 The rg351 is a bit more powerful but it has a screen with aspect ratio of 3:2 instead of 4:3. It also had problems with its wifi and it was removed.
thanks for this review, convinced me to buy one! :)
Great review! I own an original RG350 and love it, but this is very tempting as an upgrade. Anyway, awesome job - subbed :)
Thanks so much for your detailed guides and reviews. They helped me set up my new RG351M, which is awesome. Now to make some music with it...
Damn your the best review I have ever found on this. A like and a sub goes out to you man. Good day
I think this is my 100th time I watched this video. I really want this device because of this in-depth review. I'm saving up money to buy this on my birthday.
Really nice video. Thanks a lot for sharing all this knowledge with us. I allows us to get the most out from our consoles!!
Great video! Ordered my 351P a couple of days ago. It was a toss up between this and the 350M but after seeing your video about how you can tweak the screen to improve it I figured I can live with it.
@raymondkey1952
3 жыл бұрын
Hope your battery works
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
Bought saturday from Amazon Italy. It'll arrive wednesday. I already own an RG 350 and i had a little concern regarding change, to pass to the new model, because of the very low psp quality emulation and the difficult screen size adjustment. But now, thank to your video guides, the time is right to buy One and play to another level. I'm sorry that I can't partecipate to the giveaway, but I can understand that could be expensive to ship out of USA. Thank you man!
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to hear how you like the RG351P! It takes a little bit of tweaking but once you have it all set up, it's really a great device.
I have spent the last 4 hours trying to decide between the 350M , and the 351P , and your in depth videos have really been helping me make a decision. thank you friend
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@mpoerot8013
3 жыл бұрын
what decision? I bought them both after watching the video
@cloudkaizer7488
3 жыл бұрын
@@mpoerot8013 hey good for you , and I hope you enjoy them both! At the time of my original comment , I didn’t have enough cash for them both. I’m about to order the RG351V though!
@mpoerot8013
3 жыл бұрын
@@cloudkaizer7488 ah yes I have the RG351V too. the form factor isn't as comfortable as the wider one though. But you have to own them all 3 at this stage! these are the anbernics masterpieces to date!
Hey amazing content really i love this channel. Used your guide to configure my rg351p firmware and handheld last night and its perfect. Honestly thanks mate amazing. Only one thing I'd like to mention that no reviewer mentions, i predominantly play retro sports games (I know who does?!?!) And every reviewer for these handhelds say that 'ps1 works flawlessly'. I dont see this with some sports games. F1 1999, F1 2000, tiger Woods Pga tour 2 don't work at all. The newer madden games are unplayable due to the draw distance, the controls don't input in ncaa football 2000....there seems to be emulation issues in sports games more than any other genre. Just wanted to mention as the sports genre gets very little love from reviewers really and I love reliving these games on a handheld. Your videos are so clear and informative and entertaining too. My go to channel, thank you!!! 😊😊
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, thanks for bringing it to my attention. You're right, I don't play many sports games other than Tecmo Super Bowl, NBA Jam, and Mutant League Football, so I've never experienced that problem!
I just ordered one, really hope to run Dosbox/ Raptor / JazzJackrabbit flawlessly, but Ill try the rest as well :) Im sure i will be visiting your channel and guides frequently :)
I've found that nothing can beat a phone with a decent snapdragon soc + a kishi...and yet I cant stop watching these damn handheld videos and getting tempted.
I really enjoy your vids. I was going to buy an old Gameboy Advance but these emulators are great. I just want to be able to play around with old games from my childhood. Thanks!
@keiko1172
2 жыл бұрын
Si te gusta lo de colección y cosas retro cómprate el gameboy Advance pero si solo quieres jugar muchos juegos la rg351p es perfecta para GBA
@Blherrou
5 ай бұрын
Wow, kind of wild to stumble across this comment from you at the beginning of your journey with retro handhelds! I've been watching a bunch of your videos lately.
I'm so glad for your videos. I bought one of these because for me I am getting more entertainment out of this vs the Nintendo switch for only a third of the price
Very helpfull ! Wanted something for my 10y old son and you definitely helped me a lot. Thanks !
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
Thanks for your in-depth review, now I'm getting an RG351P! Greetings from Malaysia =)
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy! Glad I could help!
I really like you videos and guides for the RG351P! Would it be posible for you to release a image file for the device with all your settings already applied?
You deserve way more subs and a paycheck from Anbernic.
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Haha, if they wanted to put me on their payroll I wouldn't fight it :) But for now I'm happy to play and review these devices out of pocket.
@intricate24
3 жыл бұрын
Yup totally deserve it. 😁
@tebin
3 жыл бұрын
You have the BEST GUIDE on the entire internet for RG351P !!!! clear, detailed and very nice!!!
@futurewolfjackson1628
3 жыл бұрын
I purchased mine when i heard it was great for gba but also saw all the info on making other resolution systems look good.
@Sneakers8b
3 жыл бұрын
I suspect, eventual he will have the amount of subscribers he deserves.
@Retro Game Corps Thanks for this insightful review. I'm really loving this handheld, but I'm a bit confused on how to get stuff onto it without WiFi connection... I would guess I could put stuff into an SD and download it, right? I don't have a computer so would I be able to download the apps to to play gen5 and gen6 games this way? Also looking for the links to the set up guides you mentioned. I'm admittedly inept with tech lol so your help would be greatly appreciated.
Really awesome review, just ordered one ;)
Fabulous and informative video. Thumbs up!
I love your vids literally subbed a while back Bc I order an rg351 should come in today any min now
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I’ve had one of these for a year or so and it’s been great. Now switching to the RG35XX.
This is the best and most informative review I've seen on this device
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
how do i get the mp3's that come with some Sega cd games to play during gameplay? will i need to compile the files into a bin/cue or iso?
Why is the default Video Mode in Emuelec set to 1080P60Hz? Not sure how it makes sense on a device with 480x240 resolution or does it not really matter what you set there?
Just ordered one based on your review. Thanks
Looking forward to the other Dooms Mods Guide :)
Nice! Alpha 3 is one of the games I wanted to run when I get one of these!
Thanks for the review. I've got an Odroid Go Advance (OGA) running the RRVL image on it and it's awesome and all but I would like dual analog sticks and L2/R2 however I'm not sure there's anything outside of an Anbernic-supplied OS out there for this which would lock it in to older versions of Retroarch and unable to be kept to-to-date with the latest like the OGA is.
Thanks for this nice review ! What do you think about the Odroid Go Advance Black Edition ? Not sure which one of the two I should buy. Is the OGA-BE the better choice if I don´t really need the right analog stick ? How about the hardware/screen comparsion ? Any help in the right direction would be nice :) Great video and you got another subscriber more :)
Hello friend👏🏻 a question. On the right input Type C where it appears written OTG/DC. Powered by a C-type connector, it provides a current output of up to 3A. I can use a Turbo charger (for example from Xiaomi) of 3A, or there is a problem with something burning on the board. What would be the recommended amperage for the RG351P? In other notebooks with normal input I used up to 2A. Thanks !!
Hi, so I seem to be a little confused but that's normal. Anyhow, would you know how to emulate the mouse for dos based apps? Just for fun I installed windows 3.0 and windows 3.1 but I have no mouse control
I want to buy this but I'm not very technical minded, will this turn on out of the box and do what your showing it does or will I need to alter or download things etc?
Just got my new RG351P a week ago and was stupidly messing round with the 351Emulec settings/button configuration/ system shutdown ect. Now all the buttons are backwards or not operating at all. Start is now forward. Select is now stroll up. Up on d-pad is how you start a game. Can't get back into the original 351EMULEC settings to reset or fix what was changed. I now can't software shutdown the system. Do you have any ideas/suggestions? Thanks for taking time to read this long message.
I bought a P because of you and don't regret it. Even the mp and 552 don't hit all the right spots like the p does.
another excellent video, thanks for sharing.
My 351p newest amber elect doesn't have any packages listed in updates & downloads under packages. Where can I get them? Please help
I'm getting one tomorrow and I'm really excited about it
@HALFSQUASHED
2 жыл бұрын
Is it any good?
I have been playing gba games on a RS97,and notice there's a little bit of input delay compare to playing on the original hardware. Does the RG351P has the same issue?
Any suggestions for a travel case for the RG351P? Do you use a screen protector on your device?
Awesome video 👍 as usual! I would Love a video from you going over how to get Commodore 64 games to work on rg351p. Also accidently entered the giveaway even though I live in Europe. Gotta start listen to the whole video before jumpin on it oops!
Just ordered mine online. Can’t wait to play some old games from my youth.
Can I connect an external controller for two-player play with the rg351p? please do the video tutorial. thanks
@Retro Game Crops is this hand held still the best for under $100? I'm new to this and looking for a device to play up to PS1 games.
Thanks for the video! Just getting into this retro gaming universe. Does this version allow for a bluetooth dongle so I can pair bluetooth earphones?
I've managed to mess up retroarch somehow, no controls work in-game and I tried to reset retro arch config any still doesn't work, any ideas? Not getting a card reader till Monday.
Great video, I feel more like I've made the right choice now ordering the rg351👍, eventually there will prob be summit better available, but I think I should enjoy it/keep it a good 12 months.
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
I think 12 months is an easy bet -- we'll see what the future holds, but for now, this device brings me a large amount of joy for only $95 :)
I have a rk2020 and zelda play soo smooth using the emulator MUPEN64PLUS / GLIDE64MK2 on Batocera. Theres a posibility of installing emulators en Emuelec?
Is there a way I can screen record the screen to make youtube video? Maybe an special adapter to send the screen to pc or a plugin I can install that will rec video and save them directly into my sd card. Thanks
Why is it when I try to save into the save state on the ppsspp on my 351p, it shows "fail to save state" error even though i still have more free disk space on my sandisk 128gb micro sd?
or do u have to put roms yourself? i got some snes roms and nes roms? not sure if i know how to put it in? roms are for my mac?
So do you need a computer to download updates or additional games?
My friend, how can I setup emuelec so the name of the games reads completly ? When Im at the game list, I can only read part of the game´s name, and the rest is cutted off. Greetings!
How do you add a save file for N64, it's in mpk and flash format?
Do you know if any Bluetooth dongle will work in this device to connect to Bluetooth earphones?
There is a guide out to solder a WIFI module in that looks pretty simple. Even thought they sell a version with WIFI now. Thanks for the videos, looking forward to checking out some more.
Hey off put question.. my headphone jack isn't working anymore on my rg351m any ideas...???
hi,bro i can flash RetrOz of RG351P for RGB 10 ??? I see the configuration of the 2 devices are exactly the same please,thank you very much
Great review. I love it!
Hi I need a bit of advice. I’ve had two of these devices one was a RG280m and now a RG351p and am having charging issues. The RG280m arrived and the battery was stone dead. I Put it on charge with a n ASUS 5v 2a output tablet charger plug (using the cable that came with the device) and was on charge for over 5 hours but wouldn’t switch on at all so I returned it and got a refund. Today the RG351P arrived and it’s been on exactly the same charger plug for over 7 hours and it’s exactly the same and not holding any charge. The device will power on when plugged into the charger but as soon as it’s disconnected the device just dies to a black screen. It’s now connected to an Apple iPad 12w (5.2v 2.4a) chargers to see if that has a better outcome. It seems it could possibly be the charger plug that is the issue. So what is the best charging plug for these Devices ?? Or any other advice would be appreciated. Thanks Joff
added my entry to the givaway. fingers are crossed! :) And good luck to everyone else who added their own entry :D
So I'm having an issue with my 351p where I add a game to the favorites list and next time I reboot the device, it's not in favorites. I've only noticed this with games under the arcade list, but it might happen with other console games. It's not a size issue with the sd card (I have over 100GB free). The games that won't save, in my case, are "Mighty! Pang" and "Tetris Plus 2". Also I can't figure out how to port pc games like "Shivers", "Monkey Island", and etc. Please help!
Amazing review, thank you
hi.. could u make Scud racing work in this device? please make tutorial bout it since we cannot find any on youtube
I was between this one and the retroid pocket 2, I appriciate this video, now I have no more doubts. The RG351 is the one for me. =)
@RetroGameCorps
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to have helped steer you in one direction or the other! :)
Is there a easy way other then computer to add games to the rg351p i have no access to a computer
which is best? rg351m or retroid pocket 2? does both come with many games preinstalled?