Anbernic RG ARC Setup Guide
Anbernic RG ARC Setup Guide
Recommended Accessories
- MicroSD Card: Given the platforms this runs on, you should be fine with either 128GB or 256 GB.
- MicroSD Card Reader: UGREEN SD Card Reader
- HDMI Out: Mini HDMI to UGREEN Cable You will still need an HDMI cable.
- Charger: UGREEN 65W Charger (charges via USB-A connector)
Differences between RG-ARC D & RG-ARC S
- While RG-ARC D can dual boot Android and Linux, RG-ARC S is limited to Linux.
- RAM capacities for RG-ARC D and RG-ARC S are 2GB and 1GB, respectively.
- The RG-ARC S lacks a touch screen, but the RG-ARC D has one (only for Android).
Preparation
- Clone SD card: These gadgets come with unbranded, poor-quality, and frequently failing SD cards. It is recommended that you change them as soon as the gadget is delivered. Click here to learn how to clone your SD card. Before using this advice, I strongly advise doing so.
How to add games on Stock firmware
You may add games to your Anbernic RG Arc using two distinct methods. Whether you're using two SD cards or one will determine everything.
If you have a single SD card, when you attach it to your computer using a branded SD card reader, your games will be in the GAMES partition.
It should be rather obvious by now, but all you have to do is move your ROMs into the appropriate system folder. You can see your new games after turning the device on and re-inserting the SD card.
Two Card Setup
If you have two, your ROMs are found on the second SD card.
If you use a branded SD card reader to connect the SD card to your computer (see the preceding guidelines), a list of folders with system names will appear. For instance, you would place your GBA roms under the GBA folder.
It should be rather obvious by now, but all you have to do is move your ROMs into the appropriate system folder. You can see your new games after turning the device on and re-inserting the SD card.