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Anbernic RG351V Retro Handheld Game Console US$60.59 (~A$89.22) Delivered @ Hekka

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Anbernic RG351V Retro Handheld Game Console US$60.59 (~A$89.22) Delivered @ Hekka
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Clear on 11/07/2022 - 20:47 au.hekka.com (4067 clicks)
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Really low price on this retro handheld game console from Anbernic and much cheaper than last time it was posted. Anbernic are one of the better brands for the cheap handheld emulators as this has good build quality, an impressive screen with the proper 4:3 display ratio for retro games, supports up to PS1 games and has WiFi for playing multiplayer with other devices. Available in Wood, Black or Grey.

The handheld itself runs Linux with the community built 351ELEC and ArkOS builds available, there's a 3.5" IPS 640x480 display, an RK3326 CPU with 1GB RAM. 16GB inbuilt storage with microSD card support, 3900mAh battery offering 6 hours of playtime, a loud high quality speaker, vibration motor and supports systems including NDS, N64, PSP, PS1, DC, OPENBOR, CPS1, CPS2, CPS3, FBA, NEOGEO, NEOGEOPOCKET, GBA, GBC, FC, MD and more.

For reviews Retro Game Corps have a 25 minute in-depth review covering everything including 351ELEC/ArkOS, while Retro Dodo has a shorter review covering the basics at 7 minutes.

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  • MadgeH on 11/07/2022 - 20:50
    +4

    I have one and can confirm it's awesome

    • PainToad on 11/07/2022 - 21:17
      +1

      Me too.

  • pw2002au on 11/07/2022 - 20:55

    This one comes without the memory cards.. Great price though and pretty easy to add own roms etc

    • PainToad on 11/07/2022 - 21:18
      +2

      You shouldn’t use the crap sd cards, firmware or ROMs included anyway.

      • Circly on 11/07/2022 - 21:29
        +2

        I wish it came with all the roms and games already installed.

        I used to love playing around with roms, software, jailbreaking etc. But now I'm old I'm really lazy to do all that.

        • ZuluOz on 11/07/2022 - 21:47

          The beauty of these is all the messing about is basically unnecessary, just stick roms in the folder and go

          • Circly on 11/07/2022 - 21:49

            @ZuluOz: So you don't need to download all the different emulators? This one doesn't come with an sd card though?

            Also downloading all the roms and checking they work can be a hassle lol.

            • ZuluOz on 11/07/2022 - 21:54
              +3

              @Circly: It comes with the emulators, there are tested Rompacks.

              Check out https://youtu.be/jeOTzRMy658 for a starter guide

              • Circly on 11/07/2022 - 22:26

                @ZuluOz: Thank you.

                OK so I've bought this haha.

                Any recommended rom sites? Or is thst illegal talk on here?

                • ZuluOz on 11/07/2022 - 22:44
                  +1

                  @Circly: Wise Decision! I hope you like it, check out r/roms on Reddit for more info.

        • CyberMurning on 11/07/2022 - 21:47

          this time is very easy.

        • PainToad on 12/07/2022 - 04:56
          +5

          Even if it does come with roms on an SD card, you shouldn’t use.

          1. They’re always cheap cards that eventually fail and you’ll loose your games and saves.

          2. The roms are bad dumps, organised poorly and a mix of languages.

          3, The stock firmware is garbage. Expect performance issues.

          Spend half and hour learning how to have a good setup. The Reddit for these is full of people complaining about issues they could have prevent by switching cards from the beginning.

          This is all you need. https://retrogamecorps.com/2021/03/28/rg351v-starter-guide/

          • Certified Angus on 12/07/2022 - 07:59

            @PainToad: "The roms are bad dumps, organised poorly and a mix of languages."

            This is interesting because retropie images (obv for the pi, not these 351s) are often extremely polished - full cover art, descriptions, categorised etc.

            • PainToad on 12/07/2022 - 08:56

              @Certified Angus:

              This is interesting because retropie images (obv for the pi, not these 351s) are often extremely polished - full cover art, descriptions, categorised etc.

              Those are made by enthusiasts in the community for do it for free.

              The SD Card included in these devices are thrown together by people in who don't give a shit besides making a quick sale.

  • skwashd on 11/07/2022 - 21:04
    +7

    Be wary of hekka.

    I ordered the USB Zigbee hub from hekka. After about 6 weeks I get an email from them saying they had logistics issues and offered to try again or refund. Twice I replied asking for a retry, I didn't receive a reply. I followed up again asking for a refund. Others complaining on the original deal that they didn't receive theirs.

    My bank processed a charge back in ~24hrs. Still no reply from hekka.

  • shmahoo on 11/07/2022 - 21:10
    +9

    I don't need this
    I really don't need this

  • iratepirate on 11/07/2022 - 21:10

    How long does shipping take?

  • swordvish on 11/07/2022 - 21:14
    +2

    I have to praise Hekka on this one. I ordered from the previous deal and I receive a unit with a faulty screen (purple line). They sent out a new unit after a couple of emails and didnt ask for the faulty one back

    • PainToad on 11/07/2022 - 21:19
      +2

      Try opening the faulty one up and reconnecting the screen ribbon cable. Nothing to loose.

      • spaij on 11/07/2022 - 22:19
        +5

        Nothing to lose* or need to ensure nothing too loose?

    • paracaps on 29/07/2022 - 12:51

      I also have vertical purple/black lines flickering which is upsetting. I have emailed Hekka but haven't heard back yet. It seems to appear after a full charge/cold start and stays there for quite some time, eventually it goes away but it's annoying.

  • belongsinforums on 11/07/2022 - 21:30
    -1

    don't you guys have phones

    • Clear on 11/07/2022 - 21:39
      +1

      Nope sorry.

    • esq on 11/07/2022 - 21:55
      +3

      Digital dpad and buttons on phone with emulator apk just isn't the same feel.

      • belongsinforums on 11/07/2022 - 22:31

        i agree. thats why you connect a controller and play gamecube on the go

        • PainToad on 12/07/2022 - 04:57
          +1

          Some people don’t like input lag from Bluetooth and the Android OS.

          • belongsinforums on 12/07/2022 - 08:22

            @PainToad: Can't you just plug it in?

            • PainToad on 12/07/2022 - 08:57
              +2

              @belongsinforums: Depends on the controller. But you still have the input lag from Android. Also, the experience is a lot less pick up and play.

    • Kuzdog on 11/07/2022 - 22:01
      +1

      If I did I would be playing Diablo immortal

      • bdl on 11/07/2022 - 23:10
        +2

        *paying

  • CyberMurning on 11/07/2022 - 21:31

    Worth to have if i already have hacked 3ds?

    • ZuluOz on 11/07/2022 - 21:48
      +3

      Yes.

      Very different experience.

    • zaprct on 11/07/2022 - 22:07
      +1

      Yes. 3DS doesn’t play retro games as well due to it not being 4:3 ratio, and doesn’t emulate PS1 as well as these RK3326 devices. As long as you’re running AmberElec or ArkOS etc, not the stock firmware which I would never leave on any Anbernic device.

      I think the RG351MP and Retroid Pocket 2+ are the best handhelds in the $100-$200 with 3.5” screens. The horizontal form factor is more comfortable, but this device has the nostalgic vertical Gameboy form factor if you’re more into that.

  • bargainatoraah on 11/07/2022 - 21:37

    Get a vita

    • CyberMurning on 11/07/2022 - 21:46

      any vita? specific firmware or all can be hacked?

    • ZuluOz on 11/07/2022 - 21:48

      I have a Vita running CFW, for the prive an Anbernic is a better option.

    • Circly on 11/07/2022 - 21:52

      I jail broke my vita, played 5mins if Chrono Trigger and didn't try again lol.

      I couldnt be bothered having to rest the device each time and log into adrenaline (or something else I forget the name of) via browser each time.

      I think that's no longer required now though.

  • krammis76 on 11/07/2022 - 21:56
    +1

    I had this one for a couple months and can confirm it's an awesome little console. This is an amazing price! I did end up selling it and buying the 351p because i like the shape of that console more. Pretty much the same system though. Definitely one of my fav purchases in a long time and friends are amazed when i show them.

  • Gunther on 11/07/2022 - 21:58
    +1

    Hit my 28Degrees with PayPal @ AUD$88.95 - with 4% CashRewards at Hekka on top.

    Basically got it for AUD$85.39, good Bargain!

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 11/07/2022 - 22:07

    Dang dats cheap. Loving my 351mp

  • Orion au on 11/07/2022 - 22:18

    Does this code only apply to the 351V?

    • Clear on 11/07/2022 - 22:20

      Correct. Happy to take requests.

      • zaprct on 11/07/2022 - 22:56
        +1

        Surprised no one is talking about the RG503, comes to around $120 with this coupon. 4.95” OLED screen and slightly better chipset

        • WARvault on 12/07/2022 - 08:47

          @Clear I second this suggestion!

          • zaprct on 13/07/2022 - 00:22

            @WARvault: Looks like they jacked it up to $220 shortly after I commented…I thought the price was a bit low lol

            • Orion au on 13/07/2022 - 08:57

              @zaprct: Yeah same with the RG351p. Saved me from myself, really.

      • Orion au on 11/07/2022 - 23:07

        I could maybe be tempted by the RG351p for a similar discount. I really don't need it, but for a good price that 3:2 aspect ratio for GBA sounds amazing. I already have the V. Great machine.

  • doggmatic on 11/07/2022 - 22:33
    +1

    thanks OP - ordered

  • Morien on 11/07/2022 - 22:35
    +1

    This or Miyoo Mini?

    • ZuluOz on 11/07/2022 - 22:46
      +1

      Ooooh that's a tough one.

      I think it really depends on what you're going to use it for.

      I own a fully jailbroken Vita and I bought a R280V and I found I pulled out the R280v more often, it was easier to carry around then something the size of the Vita and the experience scratched the itch for anything up to PSX.

      YMMV but I'd probably go with the Miyoo for around the same pricepoint.

    • boxall on 18/07/2022 - 12:01

      Different specs. Miyoo Mini (which I love) maxes out at PS1.

  • madturbo123 on 11/07/2022 - 22:38

    Thanks op, been wanting something like this

  • czesccotam on 11/07/2022 - 22:46

    Check Miyoo Mini. Better portability. Similar price. Huge fanbase.

    • CyberMurning on 12/07/2022 - 09:20

      is that miyoo too small ?

  • tako on 11/07/2022 - 23:00

    Goddamnit bought one.

    Now I just have to return the other one I just bought from the recent aliexpress sale.

  • Wonderfool on 11/07/2022 - 23:14

    Lol there's now locally sold handhelds? That's pretty neat. Hopefully this means the odins/retro pockets and their replacement parts will be sourced locally as well, my rp2+ was a first batch and had the sticky buttons problem.

    Now if only the steam deck arrives to Australia.

    • Clear on 11/07/2022 - 23:16

      Hekka ships from China/HK.

  • davidl2 on 12/07/2022 - 02:26

    how is this compare to RG351P?
    https://au.hekka.com/product/Anbernic-RG351P-Handheld-Game-C…

    • PainToad on 12/07/2022 - 05:43
      +3

      P:
      * GBA screen ratio.
      * No built in wifi.
      * No longer officially supported by ArkOS (there’s a fork and AmberELEC).
      * Lower resolution.

      V:
      * 4:3 aspect ratio.
      * built in wifi.
      * higher resolution.

      I had the P. Returned it because it had JoyCon drift. Took the opportunity to upgrade to the V for built in wifi, so I could sync my saves between it and my Xbox Series X.

  • Slave1 on 12/07/2022 - 08:37

    I’m jumping on this - does anyone have feedback on the wood grain finish? I leaning towards the translucent black but the wood grain one is just something different.

  • priceaintright on 12/07/2022 - 10:44

    Been out of the loop for a bit but the Mrs recently got into some retro games on her laptop — how do DS games work on a single screen?

    • PainToad on 12/07/2022 - 10:48

      Very poorly. Performance is also terrible. Don't buy it for DS games.

      • priceaintright on 12/07/2022 - 12:31

        Thoughts on the RP2+? Comes up to ~AUD170 shipped from Retroid directly

        • zaprct on 12/07/2022 - 16:26

          Worth it. Hard to decide between it and 351MP but overall the RP2+ is a better package. Includes wifi, better chipset and is on par in most respects

          Loses points for right stick being a slider, cheaper build, more complex to setup and less retro friendly interface than Linux based systems.

        • Orion au on 12/07/2022 - 17:10

          It probably depends a lot on what systems you want to emulate.

  • bargainatoraah on 12/07/2022 - 11:41

    How do you play games on this with no memory card? Doesn’t it need software etc to run?

    • PainToad on 12/07/2022 - 12:02
      +2

      You put one into it.

      • CyberMurning on 12/07/2022 - 12:18

        and the software/emulator? on the ROM/RAM already i assumed?

        • PainToad on 12/07/2022 - 12:36

          Runs off the SD card.

  • Circly on 12/07/2022 - 22:50

    Mine has been shipped apparently

    • Slave1 on 13/07/2022 - 21:16

      Mine too - do you know where I can find the tracking number for it? Both the shipped email and order don’t show tracking.

      • DrDogRespect on 13/07/2022 - 21:44
        +1

        If you use the live chat feature in the bottom right, they can send you the tracking ID

        • Slave1 on 14/07/2022 - 10:24

          Thanks I’ll try that.

    • SamFred on 18/07/2022 - 14:37

      arrived yet?

      • Circly on 18/07/2022 - 15:09

        I checked and apparently it arrived in "destination country" yesterday.

        So it sounds it will be here soon?

        • Circly on 18/07/2022 - 15:10
          +1

          Arrived at AIRPORT of Destination
          07/17/2022 08:05

          Departed from AIRPORT of Origin
          07/16/2022 20:56

          CHINA,Arrive at international airport to abroad
          07/15/2022 02:15

          Dongguan,Departed Facility In processing center
          07/14/2022 18:15

          Shipment information received
          07/12/2022 19:38

          • SamFred on 18/07/2022 - 16:09

            @Circly: Arrived at AIRPORT of Destination
            07/18/2022 18:00

            But they are shipping via PFLogistics and they are pretty bad.

            • Circly on 18/07/2022 - 16:30
              +1

              @SamFred: How did you find that out?

              Yeah this next part could take longer than shipping it out of China lol.

              I'll update when it arrives. I don't imagine we would get a tracking number from PFLogistics?

              • SamFred on 18/07/2022 - 17:23

                @Circly: Last time I got a shipment handled by PFL. It was held up in Sydney for about 5 weeks before it got delivered to me. Hoping this time it is different!

                • Circly on 19/07/2022 - 18:02

                  @SamFred: Cleared customs today!

                  • IridiumFlare on 19/07/2022 - 20:49

                    @Circly: Mine must have been on the same flight as I have that update too 😆

                  • SamFred on 19/07/2022 - 23:27
                    +1

                    @Circly: Mine too

                    • Circly on 23/07/2022 - 11:23
                      +1

                      @SamFred: Got mine today!

                      • SamFred on 23/07/2022 - 19:19

                        @Circly: Wow. Congrats!
                        You must be in Sydney then?
                        Hopefully I get mine next week

                        • Circly on 23/07/2022 - 19:58
                          +1

                          @SamFred: Nope. In SA. Some others have got there's too.

                          Mine has an issue lol see bottom of the thread.

                          Won't get a chance to tinker until tomorrow.

                          • SamFred on 23/07/2022 - 22:06

                            @Circly: Too bad.
                            Did you get any ready to use SD cards?

                            • Circly on 24/07/2022 - 01:11

                              @SamFred: Yeah two sd cards. The firmware one was 16gb (branded) and the one with the roms is 64gb.

                              But yeah haven't turned it on yet lol.

                              Overall, besides not turning on I'm impressed with the build quality. Feels sturdy.

  • Sacco07 on 14/07/2022 - 15:27
    +2

    I was very tempted to buy one of these 3 weeks ago, after watching multiple reviews and spending a little extra coin, I ended up going with the Retroid Pocket 2+. I think there is about $50-$60 difference from this price. I’m still waiting for it to arrive, I’ve heard that a lot of these Chinese based companies are struggling to get orders out etc.

    Anything higher than N64 I’ve heard this really struggles with. However this is arguable the best system for GB, GBA, Super Nintendo purely based on layout etc.

    I’ve found recently that Rom Dumps have an absolute terrible download speed. So just keep that in mind, might help to do some downloading prior to RG351 arriving!

    • CyberMurning on 19/07/2022 - 19:14

      Retroid Pocket 2+ better than 351p ? 552 would be best but expensive I guess

  • tako on 22/07/2022 - 19:04
    +2

    Mine arrived today, 11 days shipping from China is pretty impressive.

    To my surprise it came with a Kioxia branded 16GB and a generic 64GB microsd cards.

    • CyberMurning on 22/07/2022 - 19:12

      anything inside the card ?

      • tako on 22/07/2022 - 19:26

        The 16GB has the stock EmuELEC, the 64GB is loaded with roms, a lot of Chinese bootleg ones as you'd expect.

  • Slave1 on 25/07/2022 - 11:29

    Has anyone had theirs “attempted delivery” cause of no one being at home (even though I was home all day). No card or note was left or anything mentioning how to have it redelivered. I have no idea who to contact to organise to have it redelivered. Any suggestions?

  • markus84 on 26/07/2022 - 19:41

    Code is still active but price has gone back up now, I should have pulled the pin on this last night

    • srand on 28/07/2022 - 10:28

      If it makes you feel better, I ordered a week ago and it still hasn't been shipped. Comparing these comments from people who ordered on day 1 (seem to have been shipped the next day) and complaints from other posts (waited 6 weeks and had to do a chargeback) I am kinda thinking you might have dodged a bullet…

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