Anbernic RG 405M
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Anbernic RG 405M is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2023. Powered by Tiger T618 (8-core, 2.0 GHz), 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and Mali-G52 MP2 GPU. Features a 4" Touchscreen, IPS LCD display (640 x 480, 4:3). 4500 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0. Runs Android with GammaOS support.
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Anbernic RG 405M is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2023. Powered by Tiger T618 (8-core, 2.0 GHz), 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and Mali-G52 MP2 GPU. Features a 4" Touchscreen, IPS LCD display (640 x 480, 4:3). 4500 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0. Runs Android with GammaOS support.
Inside sits the Unisoc Tiger T618, an 8-core ARM chip with 2x Cortex-A75 and 6x Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. It is paired with a Mali-G52 MP2 GPU at 850 MHz and 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. This setup runs almost all Nintendo 64, PSP and Dreamcast games at full speed and makes some GameCube titles playable. It also handles arcade systems such as Neo Geo, CPS and MAME. PS2 is barely playable and only for easier-to-emulate games, so treat it as a bonus rather than a core feature. Passive cooling with ventilation cutouts keeps the device silent.
The 4-inch IPS touchscreen has a 640 x 480 resolution, a 4:3 aspect ratio, about 200 PPI and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The 4:3 shape is a natural fit for classic home consoles. OCA-laminated tempered glass protects the panel.
Controls are a highlight. The dual Hall Effect thumbsticks with L3/R3 sit in an asymmetric layout, and the cross D-pad is in the lower position. You also get four face buttons and four horizontal shoulder buttons (L1, R1, L2, R2). Rumble and a gyroscope add immersion. Dedicated volume buttons, a Home button and bottom-facing dual stereo speakers round out the package.
A 4500 mAh battery charges through a top-facing USB-C port. WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 handle downloads and wireless accessories, and there is also a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Storage is 128 GB of internal eMMC, expandable via microSD, which leaves plenty of room for a large game library.
Android 12 gives access to popular standalone emulators and native Android games. Modding is officially permitted, and custom systems such as GammaOS and GarlicOS can replace the stock software with a more streamlined, console-like interface.
Ideal for: retro fans who want a premium metal handheld with drift-resistant Hall Effect sticks, a 4:3 screen made for classic games, and enough power to play N64, PSP and Dreamcast on the go.
- Manufacturer
- Unisoc
- SoC
- Unisoc Tiger T618
- Model
- Tiger T618
- Architecture
- 2x Cortex-A75, 6x Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.0 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G52 MP2
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 850 MHz
- Capacity
- 4 GB
- Frequency
- 3732 MT/s
- Technology
- LPDDR4X
- Size
- 4.0
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Quality
- SD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 200.00
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 4500 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Placement
- Asymmetric
- D-Pad
- Cross
- D-Pad Placement
- Lower
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Horizontal
- Extra Buttons
- Power, Volume +-, Home
- Additional Features
- Gyroscope, Hall Effect Joysticks, Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Bottom facing
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Internal Storage
- 128 GB
- Card Support
- eMMC, microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- Custom OS Support
- GammaOS, GarlicOS
- Dimensions
- 162 mm x 73.6 mm x 15.8 mm
- Weight
- 265 g
- Body Material
- Metal (Aluminum)
- Cooling
- Ventilation cutouts, Passive
Modding officially supported
The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- aluminum body
- Hall Effect joysticks
- 4:3 IPS touchscreen
- near full-speed N64
- PSP and Dreamcast emulation
- 128GB storage with microSD
- GammaOS and GarlicOS support
Cons
- PS2 barely playable
- only some GameCube games playable
- 640x480 SD resolution
- only 4GB RAM
- brightness via button combination
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Compliance & Safety
Anbernic RG 405M — 7 marks declared by manufacturer
Regulatory
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CE Marking
EUConformité Européenne — certifies that the product meets essential EU requirements for safety, health and environmental protection. The mark indicates the manufacturer has assessed the product and confirmed compliance with applicable European legislation (EMC, RoHS, RED directives, etc.). Mandatory for all electronic products sold in the European Economic Area since 1985.
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Environmental
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RoHS
GlobalRestriction of Hazardous Substances — EU directive limiting 10 hazardous substances in electronics (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, phthalates, etc.). Limit: 0.1% per substance (0.01% for cadmium). RoHS compliance is part of the CE declaration and mandatory for all electronics sold in the EU.
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WEEE
EUWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment — the crossed-out wheeled bin pictogram indicates the obligation to separate electronic waste from household trash. Manufacturers must register with a national collection scheme and cover recycling costs. Consumers can return used devices free of charge at stores or collection centers.
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Safety
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Not for children under 3
EUSafety warning per Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC — product not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts presenting choking hazard. Applicable to consoles with small detachable accessories (joycons, batteries, short cables). Manufacturer sets the age limit based on safety testing.
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Electric Hazard
GlobalElectric hazard warning per ISO 7010 — the pictogram indicates the presence of high-voltage components inside. Disassembling without qualified personnel can cause severe electric shock, even after disconnecting from mains (capacitors may retain charge for a long time). DO NOT disassemble unless you are an authorized technician.
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Wireless
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Bluetooth SIG
GlobalBluetooth Special Interest Group — non-profit organization owning the Bluetooth trademark. All products using Bluetooth technology must be qualified through SIG (specification conformance testing). Using the Bluetooth name or logo without qualification is a trademark violation.
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Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
GlobalIndustry consortium certifying Wi-Fi interoperability between devices. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED mark guarantees that the product has been tested for compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards and works correctly with other certified Wi-Fi devices. Also covers security (WPA2/WPA3).
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