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Overview
The RG28XX is an ultra budget horizontal retro handheld from Anbernic with a 2.83-inch 640×480 IPS screen and runs Anbernic Stock OS. It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to Dreamcast.
- Screen
- 2.83 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Allwinner H700
- RAM
- 1 GB LPDDR4
- Battery
- 3100 mAh
- Weight
- 125 grams
- OS
- Anbernic Stock OS
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Good
- DSGood
- PSPPlayable
- DreamcastGood
- SaturnPlayable
- 6th genlimited
- GameCubeLimited
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- 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: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
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Install the plugin for Anbernic Stock OS, muOS, SpruceOS, Knulli, or Batocera and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own: what you played, and for how long.
Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- April 2024
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Anbernic Stock OS
- Custom firmware
- SpruceOS, muOS, Knulli, Batocera
- Price range
- Ultra Budget
Display
- Screen
- 2.83 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 640 x 480 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 282.69 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Allwinner H700
- CPU
- Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.5 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G31 MP2, 650 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB LPDDR4 LPDDR4
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 3100 mAh, 6-8 hours
- Weight
- 125 grams
- Dimensions
- 125 mm x 56.5 mm x 16.5 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Menu, Reset, Power, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the Anbernic RG28XX emulate?
The Anbernic RG28XX plays systems up to Dreamcast well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the Anbernic RG28XX play Dreamcast games?
Yes. Dreamcast performance on the Anbernic RG28XX is rated good in our catalog. Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the Anbernic RG28XX play Saturn games?
Only partially. Saturn on the Anbernic RG28XX is playable with compromises. Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the Anbernic RG28XX cost?
The Anbernic RG28XX typically sells for around $48, which puts it in the ultra budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Anbernic RG28XX run?
The Anbernic RG28XX ships with Anbernic Stock OS and also supports SpruceOS, muOS, Knulli, Batocera.
Can I track my play time on the Anbernic RG28XX?
Yes. Install a retroshelf plugin (there's one for Anbernic Stock OS, muOS, SpruceOS, Knulli, and Batocera) and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
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