Anbernic RG28XX
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The RG-28XX is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2024 by the Chinese manufacturer Anbernic. It is built around the Allwinner H700 with 1 GB LPDDR4, has a 2.83 inch IPS 640 x 480 display, and uses a 3100 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed, placing it in the budget tier for retro game emulation.
Charging quirkUses a simple 5V charging circuit with no USB-PD negotiation, so many USB-C PD/GaN chargers and E-marked C-to-C cables charge it slowly, only when powered off, or not at all. Use a basic 5V USB-A charger with a USB-A-to-C cable.Why this happens & how to fix it →How far can it go?
Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as Sega Saturn with some compromises.
Realistic ceiling: SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 and Dreamcast mostly playable, PSP somewhat playable, Saturn barely playable
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Allwinner H700 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Screen size | 2.83 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 |
| PPI | 285.71 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Battery | 3100 mAh |
| Cooling | ❌ |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | ❌ |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing |
| Charge port | USB-C Top facing |
| Charge input | 5V (no USB-PD) |
| USB data | USB 2.0 |
| USB-C video out | No (charge/data only) |
| Video output | Mini HDMI Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Headphone jack | Yes (3.5mm) |
| Other ports | microSD |
| Dimensions | 125 mm x 56.5 mm x 16.5 mm |
| Weight | 123 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Beige White, Black Transparent, Gray, Orange |
Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- Good pivot on dpad, minimal false diagonals, headphone jack
👎 Cons
- Tiny face buttons, rotated screen, dim screen can't be seen outside in the sun, bad viewing angles on screen, no WiFi
Firmware & OS
Operating systems and custom firmware this device can run — the best pick depends on what you want (easy setup, performance, battery, or game ecosystem):
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