Custom Firmware Saved the Anbernic RG DS

The Anbernic RG DS was a severely compromised experience at launch, but thanks to new custom software developments, it's now a decent $100 DS handheld. In this video I'll show you some software options, my preferred experience, and how to install it yourself. Buy an Anbernic RG DS: AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3rcftQ7 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rKt1R2 Anbernic direct: https://tinyurl.com/RGDS-RGC ** Update: ROCKNIX has a handy ImageBurner tool that will download and flash the firmware image to your microSD card, and will also do the extlinux.conf update on the fly too, all with one click. Check it out: https://github.com/ROCKNIX/ImageBurner ROCKNIX website: https://rocknix.org/ ROCKNIX nightly builds: https://github.com/ROCKNIX/distribution-nightly/releases/ GammaOS: https://github.com/TheGammaSqueeze/GammaOSNext/releases/ Rufus software: https://rufus.ie/en/ My favorite stylus: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4389860171/small-gaming-stylus-solid-aluminum-retro use code "RETROSTYLUS" for 30% off Ways to support this channel: RGC merch: https://store.retrogamecorps.com YT channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps Timestamps: 00:00 introduction 01:36 GammaOS summary 04:03 ROCKNIX summary 05:38 ROCKNIX installation 08:28 initial ROCKNIX setup 10:30 ROCKNIX settings 15:46 playing DS on ROCKNIX 18:30 performance and latency 24:58 battery testing 26:54 gameplay on ROCKNIX 28:24 my overall experience 29:42 three main complaints 30:25 summary and conclusion Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts Keyboard shown in my videos: https://bit.ly/RGCnuphy ^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/ This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. #NES #SNES #GAMEGENIE #ROMS