Anbernic RG280M
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The RG-280M is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2020 by the Chinese manufacturer Anbernic. It is built around the Ingenic JZ4770 with 512 MB DDR2, has a 2.8 inch IPS 320 x 480 display, and uses a 2500 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is GBA full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, USB OTG, WiFi support with USB dongle, a metal (aluminum) shell.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to Game Boy Advance at full speed, and pushes as far as PlayStation 1 with some compromises.
Realistic ceiling: SNES & PS1 almost all full speed except for slight lag on a few FX chip SNES games and 3D PS1 games
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Ingenic JZ4770 |
|---|---|
| CPU | XBurst |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 |
| Screen size | 2.8 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 |
| PPI | 142.86 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Battery | 2500 mAh |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | USB OTG, WiFi support with USB dongle |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Bottom facing |
| Charge port | USB-C x2 |
| Video output | Mini HDMI (Prototype only) |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm |
| Weight | 204 grams |
| Shell | Metal (Aluminum) |
| Colors | Aluminum shell: Black, Teal-ish Silver, Gold, Blue/Pink |
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