Both the CB408 and the Anbernic RG ARC-S share the same RK3566 chip, the same entry-level power tier, and nearly identical $80 and $78 price points, so their emulation reach is comparable — handling systems up to PSP. The practical difference comes down to software flexibility and brand confidence: the CB408 runs Android 11 with possible Linux support, giving access to the Play Store, while the RG ARC-S ships on Linux from an established manufacturer with a proven support track record.
| CB408 | RG ARC-S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $78 |
| Brand | Unknown | Anbernic |
| Released | 2024 / 09 | 2023 / 11 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Android 11, / Linux (?) | Linux |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | RockChip RK3566 | RockChip RK3566 |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | Mali-G52 2EE |
| RAM | 2 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | Internal 16/32 GB eMMC + External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Power tier | Entry | Entry |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 4.7 inch | 4.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen | IPS |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 312.47 PPI | 200 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Weight | 450 grams | 240 grams |
| Dimensions | 216 mm x 106 mm x 44 mm | 191 mm x 80 mm x 22 mm |
| Shell | Metal (Aluminum) | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Red, Blue | Transparent Black, Transparent Blue |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 4, USB-A OTG | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Video out | Mini HDMI Top facing | Mini HDMI Top facing |
| Charging port | USB-C x2 Top facing | USB-C x2 Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Bottom facing | Dual Stereo Front facing |
| CB408 | RG ARC-S | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | A | A |
| Nintendo 64 | B+ | B+ |
| Dreamcast | B | B |
| PSP | B- | B- |
| Sega Saturn | C | C |
| GameCube | D | D |
| Nintendo 3DS | D- | D- |
| Nintendo Wii | F | F |
| PlayStation 2 | D- | D- |
| Switch | F | F |
| Wii U | F | F |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
Bottom line: The RG ARC-S is the cheaper option at $78.
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