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spruceOS v4.4.0 Expands to Even More Handhelds and Adds a New DS Emulator
https://retrohandhelds.gg/spruceos-v4-4-0-released/
If you thought the custom firmware scene was moving slowly, think again. Less than a month after its last minor tweak, spruceOS has dropped v4.4.0, and it is a massive leap forward for your favorite retro handhelds.
The headline news? Anbernic H700 devices—including the trendy new RG SP—are now officially marked as “Stable.” This means if you’ve been waiting to jump into the spruceOS ecosystem on those devices, the coast is finally clear. We’re also seeing the first signs of life for the Miniloong Pocket 1 and the PowKiddy RGB30, though you’ll need to do a little extra setup (hello, dArkMoss) to get those running.
But the real star of the show is the arrival of DSperate. Unlike the usual “reskinned” emulators we see every other week, this is a ground-up Nintendo DS emulator that is already making waves in the community.
A few other quick wins in this update:
- Smart Updates: You can now download “incremental” updates, so you’re only downloading the changes rather than a massive new card image.
- Speed Boosts: Miyoo Mini users can expect much smoother GBA gameplay thanks to a revamped frame limiter.
- New Systems: From Atari Jaguar to Dreamcast support, the library just keeps growing.
Whether you’re a Miyoo devotee or an Anbernic enthusiast, this update makes your handheld feel much more like a polished console and much less like a science project.