SBC Gaming News - RG35XXSP Issues, How Not to Get Scammed, and more
17In today's SBC gaming news, we see some issues with the RG35XXSP. One user posted an image of their SP battery exploding.
Another user posted their battery expanding as well. Using a 5v 1.5A charging brick with a USB A to USB C cable is recommended unless you can measure the voltage coming out of the charger to confirm safe operation. Other people use their computer's USB port to charge as well.
It's the price for the devices being cheap. They don't go through a QA and QC process.
We also have some unfortunate news of the Gameforce Ace not shipping. It's turned into a scam essentially with people not getting their units. The few that did receive units have handhelds with too many problems.
There's definitely a tradeoff for buying these devices as low prices from companies that cut corners. The tradeoff is that consumers need to do their own research as well as be ready to make some repairs themselves. The handhelds aren't designed properly and the reliability can be a hit or a miss, along with some being straight up scams.
On the whole however, they're amazing devices for the price for anyone willing to put in some work. They're definitely not ready for mass consumption for the general crowd however.
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Guides
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microSD Shoppping/Testing Guide
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Aliexpress Shopping Guide
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrK-Ya61Css
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Sources (It was too long for this episode so I put them in a pastebin)
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https://pastebin.com/Z6qZt5AE
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Table of Contents
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00:00 - Start
00:46 - Comments
03:49 - Gameforce Aces not shipping
06:31 - RG35XXSP battery explosion
08:15 - Why the charging brick matters
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New Hardware
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10:25 - Legion Go Lite in the works
12:41 - Zotac Zone specs (8840U, 7" OLED, dual track pad)
15:17 - ZPG A1 Unicorn first impressions
17:18 - RG Cube promo vid
19:21 - RG20SX teardown
20:57 - R40S review
22:45 - Taki's MiSTer clone (supposedly $100)
25:05 - M5Stack Cardputer ($29.90)
25:46 - Evercade EXP-R & VS-R launching (July 31, $100)
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Buyer Advice
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26:42 - Scam Miyoo Mini sites
27:14 - Mini guide to shopping safely on Aliexpress
30:48 - microSD causing boot/game issues
33:37 - Counterfeit microSD cards
34:38 - Mini guide to buying microSD cards
40:57 - Unbrick most PSPs
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Bug/Fix/Update News
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41:45 - Knulli out for RG35XXPlus/H/SP
42:47 - SP menu button causing freezes
44:02 - SP screen dying
44:54 - SP clicky button fix
46:25 - RP4Pro analog stick fix
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User Creations
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48:23 - RGB30 stickless mod
49:01 - RBG30 stick hole plug
49:40 - Phone case sliding controller
51:09 - RG35XX wood arcade cabinet dock
52:00 - RGB30 realistic arcade game bezels
52:59 - 640x480 screen filters, overlays, bezels
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Channel Spotlight
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54:17 - Really cinematic channel
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End
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55:58 - Goodbye Friends!
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