Anbernic RG 350M

The Anbernic RG 350M is a premium horizontal retro handheld launched in 2020, built around an aluminum shell and tuned for classic emulation. It is currently offered only in the metal version, at a reference price of around $130, and is aimed at players who want a solid, durable device for 8-bit, 16-bit and PlayStation-era gaming.

Inside is the Ingenic JZ4770, a dual-core MIPS XBurst SoC running at 1.0 GHz, paired with a Vivante GC860 GPU (315–575 MHz) and 512 MB of DDR2 RAM. NES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Master System, Game Gear, Mega Drive, Neo Geo, CPS1, CPS2 and MAME titles run comfortably. SNES and PS1 games run almost all at full speed, with slight lag only on a few FX chip SNES games and some 3D PS1 games. The platform list also includes MS-DOS, ScummVM, Pico-8, OpenBOR, PC Engine CD and many home computers such as the Commodore 64, MSX and ZX Spectrum.

The 3.5-inch IPS panel runs at 640 x 480 in a 4:3 aspect ratio, with a 60 Hz refresh rate and about 229 PPI. The 4:3 format keeps classic games in their original proportions, and the OCA-laminated tempered glass lens adds protection and a premium look. Some users note the screen has a warm color tone.

Controls are a highlight: a cross D-pad placed up top, four face buttons, symmetric dual thumbsticks with L3/R3, and L1, R1, L2, R2 shoulder buttons. Rumble, dedicated volume buttons, power and reset round out the layout. At 145 x 73 x 18 mm and 263 g, the aluminum body feels solid in the hand.

Power comes from a 2500 mAh battery, though runtime is shorter than the original RG350 because of the higher-resolution screen. The console has two USB-C ports, USB OTG, WiFi support via a USB dongle, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual bottom-facing stereo speakers and dual microSD slots. Mini HDMI video output is now working.

On the software side, the RG 350M runs OpenDingux, with Rogue and RetroArch also supported, and modding is permitted, giving access to a wide range of emulators and ports backed by an active community.

Ideal for: retro enthusiasts who want a sturdy aluminum handheld with an excellent control layout, a true 4:3 screen and dependable emulation up to SNES and PlayStation 1.