AmberELEC
amberelec.org
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- AmberELEC is open source firmware developed for the Anbernic RG351P/M/V/MP and RG552 handhelds.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
- Integrations
- The guides describe importing LaunchBox playlists, games, metadata, and media, and using RetroArch Netplay when players have the same AmberELEC version, ROM, and core.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
- Security
- The guide recommends changing the root password or disabling SSH when it is not in use.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
- Support
- The project directs general questions and help requests to its Discord community and asks users to submit bug reports and feature requests through issue templates.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
- Achievements
- AmberELEC has native RetroAchievements support on supported emulators.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
- Architecture
- The firmware is 64-bit and optimized for the RG351P/M/V/MP and RG552.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
- Cloud backup
- An rclone-based tool can back up and restore saves, states, screenshots, and device backups; initial setup requires command-line use and computer-based cloud authorization.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
- Compatibility limit
- The download page lists stable downloads for RG351P/M, RG351V, RG351MP, and RG552, and warns users to choose the version for their device.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
- Emulation
- AmberELEC includes RetroArch and supports multiple emulator cores, with the latest site announcement highlighting new cores and emulators for the RG552.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
- File access
- The exFAT games partition is accessible from Linux, Windows, and macOS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
- Game scraping
- Its integrated scraper can retrieve game images, videos, manuals, maps, and metadata; scraping requires Wi-Fi and a ScreenScraper account.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
- Performance limit
- Rewind is disabled by default because enabling it can significantly slow games.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
- Setup
- The project says its pre-configured optimized defaults are intended to let users pick up and play.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
- Themes
- A package manager lets users install and update community-made themes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
Plans and prices
AmberELEC Free Open source firmware for supported Anbernic handhelds; download the version matching your device Read 8 Oct 2026 · amberelec.org
Where Specifiction places it
- TurboGrafx-16 Emulators#9 of 338.0
- Emulation Frontends#8 of 258.0
