ANBERNIC RG ARCD

Handheld with Sega Saturn-inspired design and touchscreen
ANBERNIC RG ARCD
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SPEC
OSAndroid 11 / Linux
SoCRockChip RK3566
Form factor Portrait
SCREEN IPS
4 inch
640 × 480 (4:3)
200ppi
RAM2GB
STORAGE16GB
BATTERY 3,500mAh
DIMENSIONS212 × 124 × 41 mm
WEIGHT242g
RELEASE
PRICE $87.00
Features

Supports dual-boot Android 11 and Linux for versatility

4-inch 640×480 IPS multitouch display

Rockchip RK3566 Cortex-A55 1.8GHz ×4 SoC

2GB LPDDR4 RAM, 32GB eMMC + 16GB microSD

3500mAh battery, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth supported

Lightweight at 243g for portability

Linux runs RetroArch for diverse emulation

Android allows apk and third-party app installs

Pros
  • Unique nostalgic Sega Saturn-style shell
  • Dual-boot Android and Linux expands use cases
  • RetroArch provides ready-to-use Japanese-supported emulators
  • Chrome and third-party store support for app installs
  • Stereo speakers and HDMI output add flexibility
  • Portable lightweight size makes it easy to carry
Cons
  • Internal storage is somewhat limited
Reviews
  • A playful Sega-inspired design with Anbernic’s solid build quality
  • Enjoy retro gaming via RetroArch out of the box
  • Android side adds app expandability
  • Simple yet cost-effective device with fun appeal
Emulator Performance
Platform Rating
Family Computer / NES
Playable
Game Boy
Playable
Super Famicom / SNES
Playable
PC Engine
Playable
Mega Drive / Sega Genesis
Playable
Game Gear
Playable
Game Boy Advance
Playable
PlayStation
Playable
Nintendo 64
Playable
PlayStation Portable
Playable
Dreamcast
Playable
Nintendo DS
Playable
Sega Saturn
Runs
Nintendo GameCube
Not Playable
Wii
Not Playable
Nintendo 3DS
Not Playable
PlayStation 2
Not Playable