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ANBERNIC RG DS

ANBERNIC RG DS is a dual-screen clamshell Android handheld strongly inspired by the Nintendo DS/3DS. Priced in the ¥10,000 range, it offers an easy way to experience DS-like gameplay, but requires compromises in performance and overall system maturity.
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SPEC
OSAndroid 14
SoCRockChip RK3568
SCREEN
Main
4 inch · 640 × 480 (4:3) · 200ppi
IPS / 60 Hz
Sub
4 inch · 640 × 480 (4:3) · 200ppi
IPS / 60 Hz
RAM3GB
STORAGE32GB
BATTERY 4,000mAh
DIMENSIONS160 × 90 × 21.5mm
WEIGHT321g
RELEASE
PRICE $108.00
Features

Product name: ANBERNIC RG DS

Form factor: Dual-screen clamshell (DS/3DS-style)

OS: Android 14 (Google Play not supported, no OTA updates)

Display: Dual 4-inch IPS / 640×480 / 4:3 / dual screens / 5-point multi-touch / up to 60Hz

SoC: Rockchip RK3568

RAM: 3GB

Storage: 32GB (microSD supported up to 2TB)

Battery: 4000mAh (approx. 3–4 hours of real-world use)

Wireless: Wi-Fi 5 / Bluetooth 4.2

Interfaces: USB Type-C ×2 (no video output) / headphone jack / microSD slot / dual speakers

Sensors & features: 6-axis gyroscope / vibration motor / microphone

Included accessories: Stylus / strap / USB Type-C cable / screen protectors

Size: 160 × 90 × 21.5mm

Weight: Approx. 321g (around 315g reported in real measurements)

Chassis material: ABS plastic

Hinge: Up to 180°, free-stop design (slightly stiff)

UI / functions: Proprietary UI (RGLauncher), screen focus switching, individual brightness control for top and bottom screens

Pros
  • Very strong DS-like look and clamshell design
  • Affordable price, making it easy to try a dual-screen handheld
  • Relatively thin and light for a dual-screen device
  • Build quality and assembly exceed expectations for the price
  • Good button feel and overall solid controls
  • Speakers positioned on both sides of the top screen with sufficient volume
  • Intuitive screen focus switching for DS-style gameplay
  • Fanless design with minimal heat generation
Cons
  • Low SoC performance, unsuitable for demanding Android games
  • Limited memory (3GB RAM / 32GB storage)
  • No Google Play support; apps must be installed manually via APK
  • No OTA updates; system improvements depend on firmware updates
  • Struggles with high-load systems like 3DS or Dreamcast
  • Occasional lag, especially noticeable on the top screen
  • Reports of audio noise when launching apps with sound output
  • Some buttons (e.g., LR) produce loud clicking sounds
  • Large body size, comparable to the New Nintendo 3DS LL
  • Reports of unit-to-unit quality variation
Reviews
  • “It looks exactly like a DS—almost feels like a dedicated DS machine.”
  • “The price makes it appealing just to try a dual-screen device.”
  • “It’s big, but thinner than expected and surprisingly manageable.”
  • “The hinge and button feel are quite good.”
  • “Performance is weak; as an Android device it’s honestly tough.”
  • “For DS emulation it’s acceptable, but lag can be noticeable.”
  • “The system feels unfinished, so I hope future updates improve it.”
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