Overview
The RG NANO is a budget vertical retro handheld from Anbernic with a 1.54-inch 240×240 IPS screen and runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS). It is best suited for Genesis, Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $60.
- Screen
- 1.54 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Allwinner V3s
- RAM
- 64 MB DDR2
- Battery
- 1050 mAh
- Weight
- 75 grams
- OS
- Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESGood
- GBAGood
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Good
- Mid-genunsupported
- N64No
- 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: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 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
Played on the Anbernic RG NANO
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Specifications
General
- Released
- June 2023
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
- Price range
- Budget
Display
- Screen
- 1.54 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 240 x 240 (1:1)
- Pixel density
- 220.4 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Allwinner V3s
- CPU
- Cortex-A7, 1 cores, 1.2 GHz
- GPU
- ❌, ❌
- RAM
- 64 MB DDR2 DDR2
- Storage
- External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 1050 mAh, 2.5 hours
- Weight
- 75 grams
- Dimensions
- 43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm
- Material
- Metal (Aluminum)
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Extra buttons
- Power
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the Anbernic RG NANO emulate?
The Anbernic RG NANO plays systems up to PS1 well. It is at its best with Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Can the Anbernic RG NANO play PS1 games?
Yes. PS1 performance on the Anbernic RG NANO 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 RG NANO play N64 games?
No. N64 is not supported on the Anbernic RG NANO. Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
How much does the Anbernic RG NANO cost?
The Anbernic RG NANO typically sells for around $60, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Anbernic RG NANO run?
The Anbernic RG NANO ships with Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS).
What screen does the Anbernic RG NANO have?
It has a 1.54 inch IPS display with a 1:1 aspect ratio, running at 240 x 240 at 220.4 PPI.
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Reviews
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