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Anbernic RG Slide

Anbernic · Released Jun 2025 ·

The Anbernic RG Slide is a 4.7" LTPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the UNISOC Tiger T820. It launched at around $190.

7.6
out of 10
$190
Launch price $190
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Pros

  • +Powerful enough for high-end emulation
  • +Very smooth gameplay thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate
  • +Access to mobile games and apps
  • +Supports connection to external displays
  • +Big 5000 mAh battery
  • +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
  • +Very smooth navigation thanks to 8 GB of RAM

Cons

  • Top heavy, can feel awkward to hold
  • Device can feel bulky

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 SwitchNot supported
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
379 g
Dimensions
154 x 90 x 26 mm
Cooling
Active (fan)

Display

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

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
5000 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
No

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Android 13

Also plays natively: Android

Our verdict

Value8.0
Build7.7
Screen8.0
Performance6.6

The Anbernic RG Slide is a 4.7" LTPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the UNISOC Tiger T820. It launched at around $190. It carries 8 GB of RAM and runs Android 13. Highlights include: Powerful enough for high-end emulation; Very smooth gameplay thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate; Access to mobile games and apps; Supports connection to external displays. Trade-offs to note: Top heavy, can feel awkward to hold; Device can feel bulky.