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Anbernic RG-353M
Anbernic · Released Nov 2022 ·
The Anbernic RG-353M is a 3.5" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the RockChip RK3566. It launched at around $145.
6.5
out of 10
$145
Launch price $145
Pros
- +Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available
- +Premium-feeling metal body
- +Ease of access to Android games and apps
- +Can be connected to external displays
- +PortMaster support for PC game ports
- +Good battery capacity at 3500 mAh
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −Outdated Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store
- −Unstable emulation on more demanding 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 64Playable
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSFull speed
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnLimited
DreamcastPlayable
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPPlayable
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- RockChip RK3566
- CPU
- Cortex-A55, 4 cores, 1.8 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G52 2EE, 850 MHz
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR4
- Storage
- 32GB eMMC 5.1
- Weight
- 232 g
- Dimensions
- 145 x 70.5 x 15.9 mm
- Cooling
- Passive
Display
- Size
- 3.5″
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 3500 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2
- 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
- No
- Hall effect sticks
- Yes
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Android 11
Also plays natively: Android, Linux
Our verdict
Value8.0
Build6.9
Screen7.0
Performance4.2
The Anbernic RG-353M is a 3.5" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the RockChip RK3566. It launched at around $145. It carries 2 GB of RAM and runs Android 11. Highlights include: Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available; Premium-feeling metal body; Ease of access to Android games and apps; Can be connected to external displays. Trade-offs to note: Outdated Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store; Unstable emulation on more demanding systems.