Last updated: Oct 15, 2026
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Anbernic RG DS Plus handheld gaming device.
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Anbernic RG DS Plus

The Anbernic RG DS Plus is a clamshell handheld running Linux (Various), released Sep 15, 2026. The most demanding platform it runs well is Nintendo DS. US MSRP: $94.99 (MSRP as of Oct 15, 2026).

Released: Sep 15, 2026|Available at AliExpress

Summary Highlights

Chipset:RockChip RK3568
GPU:Mali-G52 2EE
Display:IPS LCD 4.3" top-screen, IPS LCD 4.3" bottom-screen
Battery:4000 mAh, Up to 6 hours (Unconfirmed, source)
Storage:microSD
RAM:1 GB
OS:Linux (Various)
Form Factor:Clamshell

Supported Systems

NES
Gameboy Advance
SNES
PlayStation
Nintendo DS
Nintendo 64
Sega Saturn
Dreamcast
PlayStation Portable
GameCube
PlayStation 2
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo 3DS
PlayStation 3
Wii U
Switch
Modern

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✅ Pros

  • Dual 4.3-inch IPS displays
  • Great build quality
  • Excellent DS emulation

❌ Cons

  • Top screen pressure marks
  • Stylus responsiveness not perfect
  • No internal storage

Detailed Specs

Controls & Input
Supported Buttons/Features
L1 R1L2 R2Analog StickHall EffectTouch ScreenGyroscopeL3 R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers
D-Pad PlacementTop-left
Thumbstick LayoutSingleLeft
Shoulder ButtonsShelf
Display & Audio
Screen SizeTop: 4.3", Bottom: 4.3"
Screen TypeTop: IPS LCD, Bottom: IPS LCD
Refresh RateTop: 60Hz, Bottom: 60Hz
ResolutionTop: 1024x768, Bottom: 1024x768
Aspect RatioTop: 4:3, Bottom: 4:3
Pixel DensityTop: 298 PPI, Bottom: 298 PPI
Speaker PlacementFront
Speaker TypeStereo
Audio JackYes
Ports & Connectivity
Wireless
WifiBluetoothMobile Data
Physical Ports
Usb CMicroSD CardVideo Out
OS & Software
Base OSLinux (Various)
Custom OS Support
None
Battery & Power
Battery Life< 6 hrs (Unconfirmed, source)
Capacity4000 mAh
Charging PortBottom
Charging MethodUSB-C
Body & Build
Form FactorClamshell
MaterialPlastic
Weight344 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)167 x 96 x 24 mm
Color VariantsMetallic Blue, Matte Black, Coral Pink
Release DateSep 15, 2026
Hardware Specifications
CPU Model4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
ArchitectureARM64
ChipsetRockChip RK3568
GPUMali-G52 2EE
RAM Size1 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
Internal StoragemicroSD
Storage ExpansionMicroSD
CPU Clock2 GHz
CPU Cores4
CPU ThreadsNot announced yet (source)
GPU ClockNot announced yet (source)

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