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hiei (OP)

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Ingenic Devices Guide
« on: April 02, 2019, 05:03:54 pm »

This guide will make life easier to everyone who bought (or at least want to buy) these devices by aggregating in this thread everything needed to obtain the best device possible instead of having lot of sticked threads.

(CLICK ON A DEVICE NAME TO BE REDIRECTED TO ITS RELATIVE POST)

- Ainol Novo 7 Paladin [JZ4770]
- Easy PC E700 (EPCE700) [JZ4730 / JZ4750 / JZ4755]
- GameBox also known as ARCADE BOX GBX-1001 [JZ4755]
- Genesis Gopher 2 (GG2) [JZ4760 / JZ4760B]
- GKD-350H [X1830]
- LDK also known as Little Dragon King [JZ4760 / JZ4760B]
- NeoGeo X (NGX) [JZ4770]
- PAP-1000 [JZ4755]
- PAP KIII & PAP Gameta II [JZ4755]
- PAP KIII Plus & PAP-KIIIS [JZ4760]
- PlayGo [JZ4770]
- PMP-2 (PMP-II) [JZ4725B]
- PMP-2S (PMP-IIS) [JZ4725B]
- PMP-4 (PMP-IV) [JZ4725B]
- PMP-4S (PMP-IVS) [JZ4725B]
- PMP-5 (PMP-V) [JZ4725B]
- PMP-6 (PMP-VI) [JZ4725B]
- Retro Arcade also known as RS-07 [JZ4760B]
- Retro Arcade MINI also known as RS-12 [JZ4725B]
- RetroGame (RG) also known as RS-97 [JZ4760 / JZ4760B]
- RetroGame Plus (RG+) also known as RS-97 Plus [JZ4760B]
- RetroMini (RM) also known as RS-90 [JZ4725B]
- RG-99 [JZ4725B]
- RG-280M [JZ4770]
- RG-300 [JZ4760B]
- RG-350 [JZ4770]
- Ritmix RZX-50 also known as R480 [JZ4755]
- X-Game also known as RS-89 [JZ4760 / JZ4760B]



There are also devices with Ingenic inside that are in a repro GBA or GBA SP shell. They aren't included here because they are almost a fraud. Anyway, for more informations on those units visit this thread: Nintendo GBA & GPA SP Clones (SHELL) with Ingenic inside.



FAQ:

● What about other devices not included in the list?
If they aren't included in this list they don't belong here or they haven't been added yet. Anyway every Ingenic device will be listed here except each one that already own a section (Ben Nanonote, Dingoo A320/A330/A380, GameGadget, GCW Zero, Gemei x760+/Gemei A330).
● Every device listed here has a Custom Firmware?
Not necessarily, however devices with a CFW will surely be included in this list.
● What I need to do before flashing a CFW on my device?
When they come with internal/external SD you should definitely use one of your SD (a good quality one if possible) instead of the one that comes with the device. Otherwise if the device doesn't need an SD you have not so much to worry about, just use common sense and take a backup before flashing the OS.
● Are there some trusted stores to buy these kind of devices?
It depends on what you mean for "trusted". Rarely who produce this devices also directly sells them, so it's up to you to choose which store to trust.




For additional informations visit Steward's website.
If you want to read an interesting blog visits Obscure Handhelds.
There are also two Discord Chat (1, 2) where you can talk about this kind of devices.

This is a work in progress guide, if you have suggestion to improve the guide just write it up here!
« Last Edit: July 02, 2020, 06:44:32 am by hiei »
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hiei (OP)

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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2019, 05:04:10 pm »
This will always be updated with the latest infos. At the moment I am working on adding infos of every device listed.


Useful links:

▪ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingenic_Semiconductor {WIKIPEDIA}
▪ https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Ingenic {WIKIDEVI}
▪ https://www.linux-mips.org/wiki/Ingenic {LINUX-MIPS}
▪ http://live.dbpedia.org/page/Ingenic_Semiconductor {DBPEDIA Ingenic documentation}
▪ https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/IngenicJz47xx {RockBox Ingenic documentation}
▪ https://www.openhandhelds.org/index.php {GOODIES}
▪ https://szrenshun.1688.com/ {Shenzhen Ren Shun Technology Co., Ltd. (深圳市仁顺科技有限公司)}
▪ https://szrenshun.1688.com/page/albumdetail_176914783.htm {GALLERY}
▪ http://www.szrenshun.com/ {COOLBABY}
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hiei (OP)

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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2019, 05:05:33 pm »
RetroGame



MAIN THREAD


The RetroGame is an handheld with a shell based on the one from the Revo K101+, then partially changed in the RetroGame Plus. Due to this similarity many called it, erroneously, K101 Pro.

/!\ THERE ARE DIFFERENT VERSION OF THE RG, THEY ARE NOT THE SAME, YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW WHICH ONE YOU OWN TO FLASH THE CORRECT FIRMWARE, BE AWARE OF THIS /!\

First of all you need to know which version you own. Don't worry, it's extremely easy! To accomplish this you only need to remove the battery cover and then the battery of your device, at this point you will see (written on the PCB) something like "RETRO-GAME-V*.*" followed by a date, like this example photo.


Screen: 3 inches 320x480
CPU: JZ4760 mips / JZ4760B mips 528mhz-600mhz
RAM: 128M DDR2
Internal memory: 4GB
Battery: Replaceable BL-5B 890 mAh

SOFTWARE

OS:
# RetroFW
For more infos visit: LINK
Emulators & Ports:
# General Releases Thread (RetroGame / LDK)
# gameblabla's repository
# GMU (MUSIC PLAYER)
Themes:
# Fontixel
# ComicBook
# Flatro
# SFCmini
# m1024 skins collection
# Grid
# Hakchi
# Windows 98
# Retrowave
# Material Design SKIN
# Skins LDK/RG
Other:
# How to install RetroFW on your LDK/RS-97
# RetroFW - Developer Support
# RetroFW Roadmap
# GMenuNX ROM Screenshot Preview GUIDE

HARDWARE

Battery:
Any battery that have more power than the stock battery is probably fake (like BL-5B 2100mAh or BL-5B 1390mAh).
For more advices visit: LINK
Screen protector:
You can order a custom screen protector from an online service or buy a pre-made screen protector. The best choice here is a Tempered Glass, otherwise you can still use a PET one.
# Tempered Glass - AFUNTA (BEST FIT)
# Tempered Glass - Deerekin
# PET - Deerekin (Crystal Clear, HD Clear TPU, Nano-coating) - The best one are the Nano-coating.
For more advices visit: LINK
Protective case:
Generally speaking any DS, DS Lite, DSi or 3DS case should do the trick, more or less. Some of them could be too small or too big.
# Games Console Bag (FUNNYPLAYING)
# RetroGame Protective Bag
# TSINGO Protection Bag
For more advices visit: LINK
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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2019, 07:43:52 am »
great data base thanks for sharing
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hiei (OP)

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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2019, 09:09:19 am »
Quote from: LBL Gamer on April 03, 2019, 07:43:52 am
great data base thanks for sharing

Thanks. I am going to update the thread with more devices asap.
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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2019, 07:59:27 pm »
Quote from: hiei on April 03, 2019, 09:09:19 am
Quote from: LBL Gamer on April 03, 2019, 07:43:52 am
great data base thanks for sharing

Thanks. I am going to update the thread with more devices asap.

Great thread... The only clickable "Name" for me is the RS-97... Maybe I missed something but in case, I am using Opera with built in VPN

Still awesome idea... well done  8)
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hiei (OP)

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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2019, 01:51:24 pm »


The LDK is an handheld in a compact shell and has the same hardware as the RetroGame (RG) v2.1 so is fully compatible with the same CFW. The two versions has different hardware, the vertical one has the JZ4760B, instead the horizontal one has the older JZ4760.


Screen: 2.6/2.7 inch 4:3 320x240
CPU: JZ4760 / JZ4760B mips 528mhz-740mhz
RAM: 128M DDR2
Internal memory: 16GB
Battery: BL-5C 1020 mAh lithium battery

SOFTWARE

OS:
# RetroFW
For more infos visit: LINK and LINK
Emulators & Ports:
# General Releases Thread (RetroGame / LDK)
# gameblabla's repository
# GMU (MUSIC PLAYER)
Themes:
# Fontixel
# ComicBook
# Flatro
# SFCmini
# m1024 skins collection
# Grid
# Hakchi
# Windows 98
# Retrowave
# Material Design SKIN
# Skins LDK/RG
Other:
# LDK Guide
# How to install RetroFW on your LDK/RS-97
# RetroFW - Developer Support
# RetroFW Roadmap
# GMenuNX ROM Screenshot Preview GUIDE

HARDWARE

Battery:
Any battery that have more power than the stock battery is probably fake.
Screen protector:
You can order a custom screen protector from an online service or buy a pre-made screen protector. The best choice here is a Tempered Glass, otherwise you can still use a PET one.
# LDKGAME Tempered glass film
# Tempered Glass - Deerekin
# 5D Mark III / IV ones are good too
# PET - Deerekin (Crystal Clear, HD Clear TPU, Nano-coating) - The best one are the Nano-coating.
Protective case:
Generally speaking any GBA SP case should do the trick, more or less. Some of them could be too small or too big.
# LDKGAME Protective pocket bags
# Games Console Bag (FUNNYPLAYING)
# RetroGame Protective Bag
# TSINGO Protection Bag
Stickers:
# LDKGAME Personalized sticker for LDK outer shell
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hiei (OP)

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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2019, 02:42:10 pm »
RetroMini



MAIN THREAD


The RetroMini is a pretty little handheld with a design reminiscent of GB/GBC. Probably based on what should have been the unreleased K101 Mini. It houses the same Game Boy Micro screen (or at least very similar) so OEM and replacement screens will work. You can find models branded "RETROMINI" or unbranded as well as models with different flash memory (some of them are hynix and some other samsung).


Screen: 2.0 TFT  240x160
CPU: JZ4725B mips 360 mhz
RAM: 32MB DDR2
Internal memory: 512MB Nand
Battery: Replaceable Li-Ion BL-5C 1020 mAh (approximately 5HRS Playtime)
Dimensions: 7.0.x10.5x2.2 cm
Weight (with battery): 103 grams

SOFTWARE

OS:
# OpenDingux
For more infos visit: LINK and LINK
Emulators & Ports:
# General Releases Thread (RetroMini)
# treewalker's repository
# gameblabla's repository
# steward-fu's repository
# Jutley's repository
# ReGBA (EMULATOR)
# Homing Fever (PORT)
Other:
# Brightness control in RetroMini (OpenDingux)
# Flashing OpenDingux on the RS-90 using Windows 10

HARDWARE

Battery:
Any battery that have more power than the stock battery is probably fake.
Screen protector:
You can order a custom screen protector from an online service or buy a pre-made screen protector. The best choice here is a Tempered Glass, otherwise you can still use a PET one.
# //
Protective case:
Generally speaking any DS, DS Lite, DSi or 3DS case should do the trick, more or less. Some of them could be too small or too big.
# Games Console Bag (FUNNYPLAYING)
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« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2019, 06:21:53 pm »


The GameBox is an home console and shouldn't be confused with the handheld EXEQ GameBox (GBA SP clone). There are two version, one with a green motherboard and one with a red motherboard.


CPU: JZ4755 mips
RAM: 128M SDRAM
Internal memory: 2GB-4GB
Powered by: AC 100~240V EU plug

SOFTWARE

OS:
# GameLinBox
For additional infos: LINK

HARDWARE

Fan:
The fan could be swapped with a higher quality one of the same size. Here is a picture of the stock fan: LINK
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hiei (OP)

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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2019, 06:28:00 pm »
Quote from: ace9094 on April 03, 2019, 07:59:27 pm
Quote from: hiei on April 03, 2019, 09:09:19 am
Quote from: LBL Gamer on April 03, 2019, 07:43:52 am
great data base thanks for sharing

Thanks. I am going to update the thread with more devices asap.

Great thread... The only clickable "Name" for me is the RS-97... Maybe I missed something but in case, I am using Opera with built in VPN

Still awesome idea... well done  8)

I am slowly updating the list  :)
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« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2019, 12:34:22 pm »
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« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2019, 02:15:26 pm »
Quote from: davidgilmour on April 13, 2019, 12:34:22 pm
Quote from: Surkow on April 04, 2019, 04:22:54 pm
Quote from: hiei on April 04, 2019, 02:42:10 pm
[...]
# Custom Firmware - NOT READY YET
For more infos visit: LINK
[...]

This device isn't getting a modified "custom" firmware like the RS-97, so calling it a custom firmware might be a misnomer.

Well, never say never  ;)

To clarify, I use "a modified (existing) firmware" as the definition for custom firmware. OpenDingux is not based on any existing firmware supplied by a manufacturer.
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hiei (OP)

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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #14 on: April 21, 2019, 09:51:16 pm »
Retro Arcade



MAIN THREAD


A clone of the NEOGEO mini.


Screen: 4.3 inches 480X272
CPU: JZ4760B mips 528mhz-600mhz
RAM: 128M DDR2
Internal memory: 16GB
Battery: Replaceable 18650 -2200 mAh 4-5HR

SOFTWARE

OS:
# RetroFW - Useless CFW
Emulators & Ports:
# gameblabla's repository
Themes:
# Fontixel
# ComicBook
# Flatro
# SFCmini
# m1024 skins collection
# Grid
# Hakchi
# Windows 98
# Retrowave
# Material Design SKIN
# Skins LDK/RG

HARDWARE

Battery:
Any battery that have more power than the stock battery is probably fake.
Screen protector:
You can order a custom screen protector from an online service or buy a pre-made screen protector. The best choice here is a Tempered Glass, otherwise you can still use a PET one.
# //
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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #15 on: May 03, 2019, 12:55:21 am »
Quote from: hiei on April 21, 2019, 09:51:16 pm

# Material Design SKIN

Hi all,

Anyone have this skin? The download link is dead :(
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hiei (OP)

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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #16 on: May 03, 2019, 08:38:14 am »
Quote from: ace9094 on May 03, 2019, 12:55:21 am
Quote from: hiei on April 21, 2019, 09:51:16 pm

# Material Design SKIN

Hi all,

Anyone have this skin? The download link is dead :(

You should try to talk with the uploader :)
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hiei (OP)

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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #17 on: May 04, 2019, 07:25:10 pm »
Retro Arcade MINI



MAIN THREAD


A smaller and less powerful edition of the Retro Arcade.


Screen: 3.0 TFT 320x240
CPU: JZ4725B mips 360 mhz
RAM: 32MB DDR2
Internal memory: 512MB Nand
Battery: Replaceable Li-Ion BLC-5C 1000mAh (Aprox 5HRS Playtime)

SOFTWARE

OS:
# NOT READY YET

HARDWARE

Battery:
Any battery that have more power than the stock battery is probably fake.
Screen protector:
You can order a custom screen protector from an online service or buy a pre-made screen protector. The best choice here is a Tempered Glass, otherwise you can still use a PET one.
# //
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hiei (OP)

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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2019, 09:26:47 pm »
Updated the links according to the fact that now exists subforums for RetroMini (RS-90) and RetroGame (RS-97).
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hiei (OP)

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Re: Ingenic Devices Guide
« Reply #19 on: May 10, 2019, 08:20:22 am »
Genesis Gopher 2



MAIN THREAD


Spiritual successor of the Sega Gopher and Sega Gopher Wireless produced by AtGames in Taiwan, USA, Europe and Russia.


Screen: 4.3 inches 480X272
CPU: JZ4760 / JZ4760B mips 528mhz-600Mhz (600Mhz by default)
RAM: 64Mb
Internal memory: 2Gb or 4Gb, Microsd or MMC depending on revision
Battery: 2000mAh-2200mAh 5-7HR

SOFTWARE

OS:
# Useless CFW
Themes:
# Fontixel
# ComicBook
# Flatro
# SFCmini
# m1024 skins collection
# Grid
# Hakchi
# Windows 98
# Retrowave
# Material Design SKIN
# Skins LDK/RG

HARDWARE

Battery:
Any battery that have more power than the stock battery is probably fake.
Screen protector:
You can order a custom screen protector from an online service or buy a pre-made screen protector. The best choice here is a Tempered Glass, otherwise you can still use a PET one.
# //
Protective case:
Generally speaking any DS, DS Lite, DSi or 3DS case should do the trick, more or less. Some of them could be too small or too big.
# Games Console Bag (FUNNYPLAYING)
# RetroGame Protective Bag
# TSINGO Protection Bag
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