Anbernic RG ARC-S
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The RG ARC-S is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2023 by the Chinese manufacturer Anbernic. It is built around the RockChip RK3566 with 1 GB LPDDR4, has a 4.0 inch IPS 640 x 480 display, and uses a 3500 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is DS full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 support.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to Nintendo DS at full speed, and pushes as far as Sega Saturn with some compromises.
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Realistic ceiling: N64, PSP & Dreamcast mostly playable but not all full speed
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | RockChip RK3566 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Screen size | 4.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 |
| PPI | 200 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Battery | 3500 mAh |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Front facing |
| Charge port | USB-C x2 Top facing |
| Video output | Mini HDMI Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Dimensions | 191 mm x 80 mm x 22 mm |
| Weight | 240 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Transparent Black, Transparent Blue |
Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- 6 buttons, fairly ergonomical
👎 Cons
- no JELOS support, too weak for Saturn emulation
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Often sold by: Anbernic · Ebay