Rock64 4GB Board Overview And Lakkka Test

The Author's Experience with the Rock 64 Console

The author recently had the opportunity to test the Rock 64 console, and they were impressed with its performance. They started by playing Killer Instinct on the console, which was one of their favorite games on older systems. However, they found that it didn't run well on the Rock 64 due to its limited processing power. The author compared this to their experience with the Raspberry Pi 3, where Killer Instinct ran smoothly but began to lag as the level got more complex.

The author then moved on to playing a different game, The Simpsons, which was another test of the console's capabilities. They used a FBA (Fastest Available) core and were pleased to find that it ran perfectly without any issues. The sound quality was also good, suggesting that the Rock 64 is capable of producing high-quality audio. However, they did note that some main games may not be compatible with the console due to its limited processing power.

Next, the author decided to test out a Game Boy Advance game, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. They were pleased to find that it ran smoothly and looked great on the Rock 64. The author suspected that other emulators would also run well on the console, citing their success with SNES and NES games in the past.

The author then tried running a Goldeneye game in 64-bit mode using the Moop emulator. However, they found that it ran poorly due to the console's limited processing power. The sound quality was particularly poor, suggesting that more powerful emulators may be needed to run these types of games smoothly. Despite this, the author noted that many SNES games can be emulated on any device nowadays.

Mortal Kombat 3: Ultimate and Tekken 3 were next up for testing. The author chose Mortal Kombat 3 because they suck at fighting games, but were pleased to find that it ran smoothly and responded well to their input. They then tried playing as a cheap character in the game, eddy gordo, which was one of the cheapest options available.

Finally, the author decided to test out some PlayStation 1 games on the Rock 64. They chose Tekken 3 because it is a popular fighting game that can be played with different characters. The author was pleased to find that the game ran smoothly and responded well to their input. However, they noted that not all PS1 games will run well on the console, citing the difficulties they had with Burnout Legends.

The author's Experience with PSP Games

One of the most significant limitations of the Rock 64 is its inability to play PSP games. The author tried running Burnout Legends, but was unable to launch it successfully. However, they did note that some other PSP games may run on the console, and suggested that further testing would be needed to confirm this.

The author's Conclusion

Overall, the author was pleased with their experience with the Rock 64 console. While it has its limitations, particularly when it comes to playing more complex games like Killer Instinct or Goldeneye, they found that it can handle many emulators and games well. The author noted that some optimizations could be made in the future to improve the performance of certain games, but overall, they were impressed with the console's capabilities.

Recommendations for Potential Buyers

The author wanted to note that the Rock 64 is a great option for those looking for an affordable retro gaming console. They left links to Amazon and Ameri join in their video description for potential buyers who may be interested in purchasing one of these consoles. The author also mentioned that there are many operating systems available for the Rock 64, including a fully functional code II build that can be installed using a tool called Pine 64.