Anbernic RG Vita ProRetro / Emulation
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Anbernic RG Vita Pro
Anbernic · Released Mar 2026 ·
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is a 5.5" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the RockChip RK3576. It launched at around $150.
7.5
out of 10
$150
Launch price $150
Pros
- +High-resolution display
- +Access to mobile games and apps
- +Supports connection to external displays
- +Big 5000 mAh battery
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Smooth navigation thanks to 4 GB of RAM
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −Misleading name, not actually powerful enough for stable PS Vita emulation
- −Black bars when playing older retro systems
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
NESFull speed
SNESFull speed
Nintendo 64Full speed
GameCubePlayable
WiiPlayable
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSFull speed
Nintendo 3DSLimited
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnPlayable
DreamcastFull speed
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Limited
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPFull speed
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- RockChip RK3576
- CPU
- Cortex-A72, 8 cores, 1.8 GHz - 2.2 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G52 MC3, 1.0 GHz
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- 64GB eMCP
- Weight
- 278 g
- Dimensions
- 206 x 84 x 18.6 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 5.5″
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Ports
- USB-C, Video out, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 2
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- Yes
- Hall effect sticks
- Yes
Software & custom firmware
Our verdict
Value8.0
Build7.7
Screen9.0
Performance5.7
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is a 5.5" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the RockChip RK3576. It launched at around $150. It carries 4 GB of RAM and runs Android 14. Highlights include: High-resolution display; Access to mobile games and apps; Supports connection to external displays; Big 5000 mAh battery. Trade-offs to note: Misleading name, not actually powerful enough for stable PS Vita emulation; Black bars when playing older retro systems.