REG Linux is a free operating system, built on open-source components, made for one thing: playing retro games on real hardware. Flash it to an SD card, boot, and you’re in a game within seconds. No desktop, no package manager,...
REG Linux now runs on RISC-V hardware. As far as we know, few retrogaming systems do this. It’s early, it’s not perfect, and it matters more than you might think.
The Anbernic RG35XX Plus is one of the most popular budget retrogaming handhelds. It runs an Allwinner H700 SoC (quad-core Cortex-A53), has a 3.5-inch IPS screen, built-in WiFi, and a 3300mAh battery. Street price is around $60.
REG Linux started in early 2024 as a Buildroot-based retrogaming OS with a simple idea: support as many devices as possible, keep the system minimal, and make it work out of the box. Two years later, we’re approaching a stable...