1. Introduction of RG Home, a new unified interface blending Android desktop and gaming frontend, with touch and button navigation, folder creation, app hiding, and layout switching.
2. Addition of RG Control Center for quick access to performance, connectivity, and control settings, customizable game control profiles, and independent updates from the OS.
3. Enhanced game browsing with platform/category filtering, data syncing via Anbernic account, and the ability to select RetroArch cores before gameplay.
Major Software Overhaul for Anbernic RG477V
It has been nearly five months since the release of the Anbernic RG477V, and now there’s a significant update that promises to improve your gaming experience alot. This update is described by the company as a “total overhaul of the software,” aiming to make navigation and usability much more better. They have introduce some new features that will make users love their handheld more.
New Frontend with RG Home
The most noticeable change is the new frontend called RG Home. It combines the familiar Android desktop style with a specialized gaming interface. This makes it easier for users to switch between apps and games. Navigating can be done through both touch and physical buttons, making it flexible for different preferences. You can now create folders, hide apps, and lock apps to keep things organized. Plus, switching between tiles and grid for app icons is just a press away, thanks to the L2 button.
Enhanced Game Library Browsing & Syncing
Pressing the R1 button will take you directly to the game interface where you can explore your library. The browsing options are improved, now letting you browse games by platform with the left thumbstick or by categories with the right thumbstick. Another exciting addition is the ability to sync your game data, like play records and favorites, across devices by signing into your Anbernic account. Also, before launching a game, you can now pick your preferred RetroArch core, giving you better control over emulation settings.
New Control Center & Customization Options
The update introduces a new RG Control Center accessible from the Quick Settings menu. Users can swipe from the right side of the screen to open it, providing quick access to important features. The control center allows to tweak performance, fans, connectivity, refresh rate, controls, and RGB lights without navigating through deep menus. Control customization gets better too, with a button mapping system that supports game controls for various titles, including mobile games. You can also save different game profiles and quickly switch between control setups during gameplay.
Independent Updates & Download Details
According to Anbernic, both the RG Home interface and RG Control Center are designed to be updated separately from the main operating system. This means improvements can be rolled out more flexibly. The new software update is now available for download on the RG477V. It is labeled as version 1.38, and its file size is less than 100MB, making it a quick update to install and enjoy.