Save the BIOS files from the original SD card
#HOW TO CHANGE DEFAULT MEMORY SIZE ON PROJECT 64 EMULATOR INSTALL#
Here is a quick solution to rename the files in your folder (note that you will need to install Python on your computer in order to run this script). If you still want to use the games that come with the device, there is a fix for removing the numbers at the beginning of the game, so that the games will be shown in alphabetical order. For these reasons, I recommend you re-flash clean stock firmware onto a new card and load your own personal games, which we will do below. You’ll also notice that the games which are pre-loaded on the device have several issues: they are not in alphabetical order (rather, a numerical order assigned by the manufacturer), and the games are often poorly translated. While it may be convenient for the customer, Anbernic shouldn’t be loading their devices with dubious games. I’m not a fan of this, mostly because it’s illegal for anyone to distribute copyrighted media. This device comes pre-loaded with thousands of games (here is the standard list of pre-loaded games). To do a system shutdown, press START then select Quit > Shutdown System. To power off the device, I strongly recommend you do a system shut down instead of just holding down the power button. Verify that you have no dead pixels (they’ll look like little dots). Power on the device, and try booting some games. Confirm that all of the buttons work/click as expected, look for any noticeable damage or cracks in the screen. Unbox the device, and do a quick hardware check. Now that your device has arrived, let’s make sure everything is working. As a reminder, here are some of the many systems that play on the RG351V: Also be sure to load the folders with ROMs of the correct file extension, which is also found in that guide.
I recommend naming your game folders after the “Rom Path” names found in this guide, because that’s how they’ll be organized on your device. Make a folder called “Retro Games” or something like it, and make distinct folders for each of the systems you would like to play on your device. The device comes with a bunch of games, but they are poorly organized, from the wrong region, or just outright buggy.
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.įinally, I would recommend that you build your ROM library now, if you haven’t already. One more accessory to consider: if you don’t have a nice 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. The “TF1” slot on your device holds the system firmware, so for that card 16GB is ideal. The RG351V will 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