Anbernic RG-406VRetro / Emulation
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Anbernic RG-406V
Anbernic · Released Sep 2024 ·
The Anbernic RG-406V is a 4.0" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the UNISOC Tiger T820. It launched at around $155.
9.0
out of 10
$155
Launch price $155
Pros
- +Strong performance even for more demanding systems
- +Ease of access to Android games and apps
- +Can be connected to external displays
- +Large 5500 mAh battery
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Fast and responsive navigation thanks to 8 GB of RAM
- +The ergonomic grips make extended play more comfortable
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −Great emulation performance, but the screen size isn't ideal for widescreen games
- −Bulky form factor
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 3DSPlayable
Nintendo SwitchLimited
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnPlayable
DreamcastFull speed
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Playable
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPFull speed
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- UNISOC Tiger T820
- CPU
- Cortex-A76, 8 cores, 2.1 GHz - 2.7 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G57 MP4, 850 MHz
- RAM
- 8 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- 128GB UFS 2.2
- Weight
- 289 g
- Dimensions
- 105 x 145 x 29 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 4″
- Resolution
- 960 x 720
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 5500 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 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
Performance6.8
The Anbernic RG-406V is a 4.0" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the UNISOC Tiger T820. It launched at around $155. It carries 8 GB of RAM and runs Android 13. Highlights include: Strong performance even for more demanding systems; Ease of access to Android games and apps; Can be connected to external displays; Large 5500 mAh battery. Trade-offs to note: Great emulation performance, but the screen size isn't ideal for widescreen games; Bulky form factor.