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Overview
The RG Vita Pro is a mid-range horizontal retro handheld from Anbernic with a 5.5-inch 1920×1080 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Linux, Android 14. It is best suited for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS, with support listed up to Wii.
- Screen
- 5.5 inch IPS
- Chipset
- RockChip RK3576
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR4X
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 278 grams
- OS
- Linux, Android 14
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th genmixed
- GameCubeGood
- WiiGood
- PS2Playable
- Modernlimited
- 3DSPlayable
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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: 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: 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 at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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 at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
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Install the plugin for muOS or ROCKNIX and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own: what you played, and for how long.
Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- March 2026
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Linux, Android 14
- Custom firmware
- ROCKNIX, muOS, Batocera (beta)
- Price range
- Mid-Range
Display
- Screen
- 5.5 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 400.53 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- RockChip RK3576
- CPU
- Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53, 8 cores, 1.8 GHz - 2.2 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G52 MC3, 1.0 GHz
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- Internal 64GB eMCP, Dual External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 5000 mAh, 8 hours
- Weight
- 278 grams
- Dimensions
- 206 mm x 84 mm x 18.6 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Hall effect sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
- Extra buttons
- Home, Back, Power, Reset, Volume+-
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 6
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the Anbernic RG Vita Pro emulate?
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro plays systems up to Wii well. It is at its best with Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS.
Can the Anbernic RG Vita Pro play Wii games?
Yes. Wii performance on the Anbernic RG Vita Pro is rated good in our catalog. Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the Anbernic RG Vita Pro play PS2 games?
Only partially. PS2 on the Anbernic RG Vita Pro is playable with compromises. Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the Anbernic RG Vita Pro cost?
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro typically sells for around $150, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Anbernic RG Vita Pro run?
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro ships with Linux, Android 14 and also supports ROCKNIX, muOS, Batocera (beta).
Can I track my play time on the Anbernic RG Vita Pro?
Yes. Install a retroshelf plugin (there's one for muOS and ROCKNIX) and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
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