Anbernic RG 351V

The Anbernic RG 351V is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2021, built for fans of classic games who want an iconic, console-inspired design in a compact body. It measures 94 x 140 x 26.8 mm, weighs 230 g and uses a plastic shell, so it slips easily into a bag or a large pocket.

Inside sits the Rockchip RK3326, a quad-core Cortex-A35 chip running at 1.3–1.5 GHz, paired with a Mali-G31 MP2 GPU at 650 MHz and 1 GB of DDR3 RAM, with a heatsink for cooling. It handles everything up to SNES FX titles and 3D PlayStation games at 60 FPS. 2D PSP games are mostly playable, while 3D PSP titles need frameskip. N64 and Dreamcast run well mainly in the easier-to-emulate games. Arcade support covers MAME, Final Burn Neo and CPS 1/2/3, alongside Neo Geo, Sega, Atari, MSX, Commodore 64 and dozens of other platforms.

The 3.5-inch IPS display runs at 640 x 480 in a 4:3 aspect ratio, at 60 Hz and around 229 PPI. That format suits classic games, which were designed for 4:3, so images show without artificial stretching. A tempered glass lens with OCA lamination covers the panel.

Controls follow the classic vertical layout. A cross D-pad sits at the top, above a single analog stick with L3 click. There are four face buttons, horizontal L1/R1 and L2/R2 shoulder buttons and rumble feedback. Power, reset, function and dedicated volume buttons complete the set, while brightness is adjusted with a button combination. Audio comes from a single front-facing mono speaker or the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

The 3900 mAh battery is rated for roughly 6–8 hours of play, enough for long sessions. Dual USB-C OTG ports handle charging and accessories, Wi-Fi allows updates and file transfers, and dual microSD slots let you keep the system and your game library on separate cards.

On the software side, the device lists Android 11 and is open to modding. It supports popular custom firmware such as ArkOS, 351ELEC, EmuELEC, 351Droid and Lineage. These options give you intuitive interfaces and strong emulation support from an active community.

Ideal for: retro enthusiasts and collectors who want a vertical, 4:3 handheld for 8-bit, 16-bit, arcade and PlayStation classics, with plenty of custom firmware choice at an accessible price.