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Anbernic RG-477M

Anbernic · Released Aug 2025 ·

The Anbernic RG-477M is a 4.7" LTPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300. It launched at around $220.

8.4
out of 10
$220
Launch price $220
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Pros

  • +Strong performance even for more demanding systems
  • +Very smooth gameplay thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate
  • +Premium-feeling metal body
  • +Ease of access to Android games and apps
  • +Can be connected to external displays
  • +Large 5300 mAh battery
  • +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
  • +Fast and responsive navigation thanks to 8 GB of RAM
  • +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise

Cons

    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
    GameCubeFull speed
    WiiFull speed
    Wii ULimited
    Nintendo DSFull speed
    Nintendo 3DSFull speed
    Nintendo SwitchLimited
    Sega GenesisFull speed
    Sega SaturnPlayable
    DreamcastFull speed
    PlayStationFull speed
    PlayStation 2Full speed
    PlayStation 3Not supported
    PSPFull speed

    Full specifications

    Hardware

    Chipset (SoC)
    MediaTek Dimensity 8300
    CPU
    Cortex-A715, 8 cores, 2.2 GHz - 3.35 GHz
    GPU
    Mali-G615 MC6, 1.4 GHz
    RAM
    8 GB LPDDR5
    Storage
    128GB Internal
    Weight
    354 g
    Dimensions
    176 x 89.4 x 15.5 - 21.3 mm
    Cooling
    Active (fan)

    Display

    Size
    4.7″
    Resolution
    1280 x 960
    Panel
    LTPS
    Refresh rate
    120 Hz
    Touchscreen
    Yes

    Battery & Connectivity

    Battery
    5300 mAh
    Real-world life
    ~0 hours
    Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi 6e
    Bluetooth
    Bluetooth 5.3
    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

    Ships with: Android 14

    Also plays natively: Android

    Our verdict

    Value4.0
    Build7.7
    Screen8.0
    Performance8.0

    The Anbernic RG-477M is a 4.7" LTPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300. It launched at around $220. It carries 8 GB of RAM and runs Android 14. Highlights include: Strong performance even for more demanding systems; Very smooth gameplay thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate; Premium-feeling metal body; Ease of access to Android games and apps.