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Anbernic RG-NANO

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The RG-NANO is a micro retro gaming handheld released in 2023 by the Chinese manufacturer Anbernic. It is built around the Allwinner V3s with 64 MB DDR2, has a 1.54 inch IPS 240 x 240 display, and uses a 1050 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is GENESIS full speed, placing it in the budget tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, a metal (aluminum) shell.

How far can it go?

Runs everything up to Genesis / Mega Drive at full speed, and pushes as far as PlayStation 1 with some compromises.

A
GB
A
NES
A
Genesis
B
GBA
B
SNES
B
PS1
F
DS
F
N64
F
Dreamcast
F
PSP
F
Saturn
F
GameCube
F
3DS
F
Wii
F
PS2
F
Switch
F
Wii U
F
PS3
Full speedGreatPlayableBarelyWon't run

Realistic ceiling: SNES FX & 3D PS1 (mostly 60 FPS)

Specifications

Chip (SoC)Allwinner V3s
CPUCortex-A7
GPU
RAM64 MB DDR2
Screen size1.54 inch
Screen typeIPS
Resolution240 x 240
PPI220.4 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz
Aspect ratio1:1
Battery1050 mAh
Cooling
StorageExternal MicroSD
Connectivity
SpeakersSingle Mono Bottom facing
Charge portUSB-C Top facing
Video output
Audio outUSB-C to 3.5mm adapter included
Dimensions43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm
Weight75 grams
ShellMetal (Aluminum)
ColorsBlue, Red, Deep Purple shown in teasers

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Often sold by: Anbernic · Aliexpress

See also

Emulation breakdown

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