Overview
The RG280V is a budget vertical retro handheld from Anbernic with a 2.8-inch 320×480 IPS screen and runs OpenDingux. It is best suited for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $70.
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Ingenic JZ4770
- RAM
- 512 MB DDR2
- Battery
- 2100 mAh
- Weight
- 125 grams
- OS
- OpenDingux
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESGood
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Good
- Mid-genlimited
- N64Limited
- DSNo
- PSPNo
- DreamcastNo
- SaturnNo
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
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Specifications
General
- Released
- November 2020
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- OpenDingux
- Price range
- Budget
Display
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 320 x 480 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 142.86 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Ingenic JZ4770
- CPU
- XBurst, 2 cores, 1.0 GHz
- GPU
- Vivante GC860, 315 - 575 MHz
- RAM
- 512 MB DDR2
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD
- Architecture
- MIPS
Battery and build
- Battery
- 2100 mAh
- Weight
- 125 grams
- Dimensions
- 78 mm x 89 mm x 18 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- None
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Power, Reset, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the Anbernic RG280V emulate?
The Anbernic RG280V plays systems up to PS1 well. It is at its best with Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Can the Anbernic RG280V play PS1 games?
Yes. PS1 performance on the Anbernic RG280V is rated good in our catalog. Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the Anbernic RG280V play N64 games?
Not well. N64 performance on the Anbernic RG280V is rated poor. Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
How much does the Anbernic RG280V cost?
The Anbernic RG280V typically sells for around $70, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Anbernic RG280V run?
The Anbernic RG280V ships with OpenDingux.
What screen does the Anbernic RG280V have?
It has a 2.8 inch IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 320 x 480 at 142.86 PPI.
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