RetroArch on a LeapFrog Leapster GS
Retro games are great, and even more so when you can have fun on the go. [mac2612] developed custom firmware based on Retroarch for the Leapster GS and LeapPad2. (via Bringus Studios on YouTube)
We already covered Linux on the Leapster, but Retroleap seems better documented (and still available on the internet). Installation is done on the command line with sshflash, also by [mac2612], after starting the Leapster or LeapPad2 in "surgeon mode". Since the original bootloader remains intact, you can always return LeapFrog to its default state if anything gets choppy by flashing the device through the LeapFrog Connect app.
The default system includes emulators for NES, SNES, GBA, Genesis, Atari 800 and MAME. Performance varies, but some PS1 games have even run successfully on the device.
If you want to see more LeapFrog hacks, check out this LeapFrog TV running DOOM or composite video output on the DIDJ.
Retro games are great, and even more so when you can have fun on the go. [mac2612] developed custom firmware based on Retroarch for the Leapster GS and LeapPad2. (via Bringus Studios on YouTube)
We already covered Linux on the Leapster, but Retroleap seems better documented (and still available on the internet). Installation is done on the command line with sshflash, also by [mac2612], after starting the Leapster or LeapPad2 in "surgeon mode". Since the original bootloader remains intact, you can always return LeapFrog to its default state if anything gets choppy by flashing the device through the LeapFrog Connect app.
The default system includes emulators for NES, SNES, GBA, Genesis, Atari 800 and MAME. Performance varies, but some PS1 games have even run successfully on the device.
If you want to see more LeapFrog hacks, check out this LeapFrog TV running DOOM or composite video output on the DIDJ.
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