Last updated: Sep 24, 2025
Anbernic RG28XX handheld gaming device.
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Anbernic RG28XX

Released: Apr 25, 2024|Price: ~$48

Summary Highlights

Chipset:Allwinner H700
GPU:Mali-G31 MP2
Display:IPS LCD, 640 x 480, 4:3
Battery:3100 mAh, 6 - 8 hours
Storage:microSD
RAM:1 GB
OS:Linux (Various)
Form Factor:Horizontal

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

  • Ultra-pocketable size
  • Mini-HDMI lets you play on TV
  • 8-hour battery life

❌ Cons

  • Small & squishy face buttons
  • Dimmer screen than rivals
  • Mono speaker and no Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Detailed Specs

Controls & Input
Supported Buttons/Features
L1 R1L2 R2Analog StickHall EffectTouch ScreenGyroscopeL3 R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers
D-Pad PlacementTop-left
Thumbstick LayoutNone
Shoulder ButtonsStacked
Display & Audio
Screen Size2.8"
Screen TypeIPS LCD
Refresh Rate60Hz
Resolution640 x 480
Aspect Ratio4:3
Pixel Density283 PPI
Speaker PlacementFront-facing
Speaker TypeMono
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 Life6-8 hrs
Capacity3100 mAh
Charging PortTop
Charging MethodUSB-C
Body & Build
Form FactorHorizontal
MaterialPlastic
Weight125 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)125 x 57 x 17 mm
Color VariantsGrey, Beige White, Lava Orange, Black Transparent
Release DateApr 25, 2024
Hardware Specifications
CPU ModelCortex-A53 quad-core
ArchitectureARM
ChipsetAllwinner H700
GPUMali-G31 MP2
RAM Size1 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4
Internal StoragemicroSD
Storage ExpansionMicroSD
CPU Clock1.5 GHz
CPU Cores4
CPU Threads4
GPU Clock500-850 MHz