

So before getting started, go through this list and install these (free) applications to your computer.ħZip - The GarlicOS SD card image will come in the. There are several Windows-based tools we are going to use to ensure the smoothest installation possible. For best results, unzip your files with the exception of Arcade/NeoGeo titles. I recommend naming your game folders after the “Rom Folder” names found in this guide, because that’s how they’ll be organized on your device when using GarlicOS. Make a folder called “ROMS” 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, in the Chinese language, 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) You can use an even larger SD2 card (like 256GB) but I think it’s overkill for a low-powered device like the RG35XX. For the SD2 slot, I recommend a 64GB or 128GB card, which will allow you to load EVERY 8-bit and 16-bit game out there, all of the arcade games that work, and a large number of PS1, Sega CD, and TurboGrafx-CD games (those systems have the largest file sizes). In general, I would expect to pay about $7 for a 16GB card, $12 for a 64GB card, and $17 for a 128GB card. The prices fluctuate all the time, so keep an eye out for deals. In general, I recommend the cards listed below, in order of 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, which will prevent the cards from getting corrupted over time. In this guide I will show you how to set up each method. You can either use a single-card setup to host both your system files and the games on one card, or you can separate the two functions using a dual SD card setup. The “TF2/EXT” slot is for your game files, so you will want a larger card for that one. The “TF1/INT” slot on your device holds the system firmware, so for that card 16GB is ideal. The RG35XX 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
