The ANBERNIC RG SP is a portable gaming device that adopts a nostalgic foldable design. The casing made of ABS resin features a high-quality metallic finish, giving it a refined appearance. It uses dual alloy hinges for the opening and closing mechanism, supporting two-stage angle locking (up to 190 degrees). It also has a sleep and wake function linked to the screen opening and closing.
The display features a 3.4-inch IPS full-lamination panel with a resolution of 720×480 (aspect ratio 3:2). It can display a dot-by-dot integer scale relative to the Game Boy Advance resolution, allowing for beautiful and vivid image representation. The bezel width is minimized, achieving a clean front design.
The control section does not include an analog stick, using dome switches for the directional buttons and ABXY buttons. It provides a moderate click feel and good input response. The back features a row of shoulder buttons (L1/L2/R1/R2).
It is powered by an Allwinner H700 processor (quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 1.5GHz) and has 1GB LPDDR4 RAM. It operates on a Linux-based proprietary OS, demonstrating stable emulation performance primarily for 16bit/32bit generation retro games.
### Specifications
System: Linux 64-bit
Screen: 3.4-inch IPS display (full viewing angle, full adhesion OCA full lamination)
Screen Resolution: 720 × 480 (aspect ratio 3:2)
SoC: Allwinner H700 quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 (up to 1.5GHz)
GPU: Dual-core Mali-G31 MP2
RAM: 1GB LPDDR4
Storage: microSD card slot ×2 (supports up to 512GB expansion)
Battery: 3300 mAh (continuous operating time approximately 6 hours)
Interface: USB Type-C, miniHDMI, 3.5mm headphone jack, single speaker
Wireless Communication: Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.2
Dimensions: 84 × 82 × 24 mm
Weight: Approximately 168g
- ＋ 3.4-inch high-brightness IPS display with a 3:2 aspect ratio ideal for integer scaling of Game Boy Advance
- ＋ Slim and lightweight foldable casing that fits easily in pockets with sleep function linked to opening and closing
- ＋ Stickless, simple, and classical design with a high-quality metallic finish
- ＋ Rich communication and expansion features including miniHDMI port for external output and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
- − Not suitable for titles that heavily use 3D controls (N64, DC, PSP, etc.) due to lack of analog stick
- − Black bars appear on the sides of the screen when displaying 4:3 titles like Super Famicom and PS1
- − Preference may vary regarding the click sound and feel of buttons with dome switches
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- The community and users appreciate the high level of completion in recreating the design concept of the GBA SP with modern technology. The display quality of GBA titles on the 3:2 ratio LCD screen and the compactness suitable for portability are particularly well-received. However, there are opinions that the absence of an analog stick and the arrangement of shoulder buttons require choosing specific genres of titles to play. Overall, it is seen as an attractive option for gadget fans who want to carry and enjoy specific retro game titles.
| 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
|
Runs |
Wii
|
Not Playable |
Nintendo 3DS
|
Not Playable |
PlayStation 2
|
Not Playable |
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