Anbernic RG406V handheld gaming device.

Anbernic RG406V

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Released: May 2024|Price: ~$165
FeatureAnbernic RG406V
Gaming Performance
Performance
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
Screen
Screen Size4"
Screen TypeIPS
Pixel Density300 PPI
Aspect Ratio4:3
Resolution960 x 720
Supported Operating Systems
Base OS
Android 13
Custom OS
GammaOS
Controls
Supported Features
L1 R1L2 R2Analog StickHall EffectAnalog TriggersTouch ScreenGyroscopeL3 R3Volume Buttons
Shoulder ButtonsInline
D-Pad PlacementUpper-left
Thumbstick LayoutDual symmetrical
Connections
Features
WifiMobile DataBluetoothAudio JackStereo SpeakerVideo OutUsb CThunderboltSd Card
Body & Build
MaterialMatte ABS plastic shell
Weight289 g
Speaker PlacementFront-bottom
Charge PortTop USB‑C
Form FactorVertical
DimensionsN/A
Hardware Specifications
Storage Type128 GB UFS 2.2 + microSD
Battery5500 mAh
RAM8192 MB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
ArchitectureARM
ChipsetUnisoc T820 (6 nm)
CPU1× Cortex‑A76 @ 2.7 GHz • 3× A76 @ 2.3 GHz • 4× A55 @ 2.1 GHz
CPU Clock2.7 GHz
CPU Cores8
CPU Threads8
GPUMali‑G57 MP4
GPU Clock850 MHz

✅ Pros

  • Sharp 4‑inch 960×720 IPS display ideal for retro games
  • Powerful Unisoc T820 chip runs up to PS2 and many GameCube titles
  • Dual hall‑effect joysticks and analog triggers feel smooth
  • Large 5500 mAh battery offers up to 8 hours of play
  • Built‑in Wi‑Fi
  • Bluetooth and USB‑C video‑out for docked play
  • Android 13 lets you install any emulator from the Play Store

❌ Cons

  • Chunky 29 mm body is thicker than most handhelds
  • Active cooling fan can be audible in heavy 3‑D games
  • Plastic shell feels less premium than metal rivals
  • Battery drops quickly when emulating GameCube/PS2
  • No OLED screen for deeper blacks
  • Price sits higher than earlier vertical models