RG405V
Anbernic

RG405V

Plays everything up to Saturn. 3DS and PS2 run with compromises.

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Overview

The RG405V is a mid-range vertical retro handheld from Anbernic with a 4.0-inch 640×480 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Android 12. It is best suited for Dreamcast, PSP, DS, N64, with support listed up to Saturn.

Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Chipset
UNISOC Tiger T618
RAM
4 GB LPDDR4X
Battery
5500 mAh
Weight
282 grams
OS
Android 12

Emulation

  1. Classicexcellent
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESExcellent
    • GBAExcellent
    • GenesisExcellent
    • PS1Excellent
  2. Mid-genexcellent
    • N64Excellent
    • DSExcellent
    • PSPExcellent
    • DreamcastExcellent
    • SaturnGood
  3. 6th genlimited
    • GameCubePlayable
    • WiiPlayable
    • PS2Playable
  4. Modernlimited
    • 3DSPlayable
    • Wii UNo
    • PS3No
    • SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
  • DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android is only compatible with Adreno GPUs and Android 11-14, so any device with a Mali GPU will not run Cemu.
  • Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

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Specifications

General

Released
September 2023
Type
Handheld, Vertical
Operating system
Android 12
Price range
Mid-Range

Display

Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Resolution
640 x 480 (4:3)
Pixel density
200 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
UNISOC Tiger T618
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55, 8 cores, 2.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2, 850 MHz
RAM
4 GB LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Storage
Internal 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Architecture
ARM

Battery and build

Battery
5500 mAh, 9 hours
Weight
282 grams
Dimensions
105 mm x 145 mm x 35 mm
Material
Plastic
Cooling
Active (fan)
Rumble
Yes

Controls

D-pad
Top
Sticks
Symmetrical
Inputs
Hall effect sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
Extra buttons
Home/Back, Power, Reset, Volume +-, Function (launcher)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
WiFi 5
Bluetooth
5.0
Ports
USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Stereo

FAQ

What systems can the Anbernic RG405V emulate?

The Anbernic RG405V plays systems up to Saturn well. It is at its best with Dreamcast, PSP, DS, N64.

Can the Anbernic RG405V play Saturn games?

Yes. Saturn performance on the Anbernic RG405V is rated good in our catalog. Sega Saturn: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Can the Anbernic RG405V play GameCube games?

Only partially. GameCube on the Anbernic RG405V is playable with compromises. Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

How much does the Anbernic RG405V cost?

The Anbernic RG405V typically sells for around $138, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the Anbernic RG405V run?

The Anbernic RG405V ships with Android 12.

Can I track my play time on the Anbernic RG405V?

Yes. Install the retroshelf plugin for Android and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.

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