Anbernic RG-477VRetro / Emulation
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Anbernic RG-477V
Anbernic · Released Dec 2025 ·
The Anbernic RG-477V is a 4.7" LTPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300. It launched at around $220.
8.6
out of 10
$220
Launch price $220
Pros
- +Gorgeous screen
- +Comfortable to hold
- +Strong performance even for more demanding systems
- +Very smooth gameplay thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate
- +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
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −Much bigger and heavier than other vertical handhelds
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 UNot supported
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
- 334 g
- Dimensions
- 105.7 x 153 x 23 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 4.7″
- Resolution
- 1280 x 960
- Panel
- LTPS
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 5500 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
Our verdict
Value4.0
Build7.7
Screen8.0
Performance7.7
The Anbernic RG-477V 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: Gorgeous screen; Comfortable to hold; Strong performance even for more demanding systems; Very smooth gameplay thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate. Trade-offs to note: Much bigger and heavier than other vertical handhelds.