Last updated: Sep 24, 2025
Anbernic RG405M handheld gaming device.
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Anbernic RG405M

Released: Mar 28, 2023|Price: ~$170

Summary Highlights

Chipset:Unisoc T618
GPU:Mali-G52
Display:IPS LCD, 640 x 480, 4:3
Battery:4500 mAh, 4 - 7 hours
Storage:eMMC
RAM:4 GB
OS:OnionOS
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

  • Premium metal build
  • Comfortable controls
  • Strong retro performance

❌ Cons

  • Heavier than plastic rivals
  • Screen brightness uneven
  • Android-only OS

Detailed Specs

Controls & Input
Supported Buttons/Features
L1 R1L2 R2Analog StickHall EffectTouch ScreenGyroscopeL3 R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers
D-Pad PlacementTop-left
Thumbstick LayoutOffset
Shoulder ButtonsStacked
Display & Audio
Screen Size4"
Screen TypeIPS LCD
Refresh Rate60Hz
Resolution640 x 480
Aspect Ratio4:3
Pixel Density200 PPI
Speaker PlacementFront-facing
Speaker TypeStereo
Audio JackYes
Ports & Connectivity
Wireless
WifiBluetoothMobile Data
Physical Ports
Usb CMicroSD CardVideo Out
OS & Software
Base OSOnionOS
Custom OS Support
None
Battery & Power
Battery Life4-7 hrs
Capacity4500 mAh
Charging PortTop
Charging MethodUSB-C
Body & Build
Form FactorHorizontal
MaterialAluminium alloy
Weight260 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)163 x 76 x 16 mm
Color Variants
Release DateMar 28, 2023
Hardware Specifications
CPU ModelOcta-core A75/A55
ArchitectureARM
ChipsetUnisoc T618
GPUMali-G52
RAM Size4 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
Internal StorageeMMC
Storage ExpansionMicroSD
CPU Clock2 GHz
CPU Cores8
CPU Threads8
GPU ClockN/A