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Anbernic RG-40XXV

Anbernic · Released Aug 2024 ·

The Anbernic RG-40XXV is a 4.0" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the Allwinner H700. It launched at around $60.

8.3
out of 10
$60
Launch price $60
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Pros

  • +Great offering at this budget price point
  • +The 4.0 screen is a good size for retro games
  • +Good community support, multiple CFWs available
  • +Supports connection to external displays
  • +Access to PC ports via PortMaster
  • +Decent 3200 mAh battery

Cons

  • Low resolution screen
  • Not powerful enough for higher end emulation

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 DSPlayable
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnLimited
DreamcastPlayable
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPLimited

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
Allwinner H700
CPU
Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.5 GHz
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2, 650 MHz
RAM
1 GB LPDDR4
Storage
Dual External MicroSD Internal
Weight
217 g
Dimensions
92 x 139 x 13 - 22 mm
Cooling
Passive

Display

Size
4″
Resolution
640 x 480
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
No

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
3200 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
1
D-pad
Yes
Face buttons
Yes
Analog triggers
No
Gyroscope
No
Hall effect sticks
No

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Linux

Also plays natively: Linux

Our verdict

Value10.0
Build6.4
Screen7.0
Performance3.8

The Anbernic RG-40XXV is a 4.0" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the Allwinner H700. It launched at around $60. It carries 1 GB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: Great offering at this budget price point; The 4.0 screen is a good size for retro games; Good community support, multiple CFWs available; Supports connection to external displays. Trade-offs to note: Low resolution screen; Not powerful enough for higher end emulation.