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RG280V

RG280V by Anbernic, priced around $70, Vertical retro handheld, running OpenDingux, powered by Ingenic JZ4770, with a 2.8 inch display

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Specifications

58 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.

Identity

Brand
Anbernic
Release Date
2020 / 11
Price
$70
Pricing category
$050 - $75

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Vertical
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Famicom Gold/Red, Silver/Black
Dimensions
78 mm x 89 mm x 18 mm
Weight
125 grams
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
OpenDingux

Performance

System on a Chip
Ingenic JZ4770
CPU
XBurst
CPU cores
2 Cores
CPU threads
2 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.0 GHz (secondary 500 MHz CPU)
Architecture
MIPS
GPU
Vivante GC860
GPU cores
Not documented
GPU clock speed
315 - 575 MHz
RAM
512 MB DDR2
Performance rating
6/10 · B

Display

Screen size
2.8 inch
Screen type
IPS
Resolution
320 x 480
PPI
142.86 PPI
Aspect ratio
4:3
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass

Battery & charging

Battery
2100 mAh
Charge port
USB-C
Storage
Dual External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Lower placement
Analogs
Not documented
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Horizontal
Extra buttons
Power, Reset, Volume +-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Button Combination
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
Not documented
Video output
Not documented
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Single Mono Rear facing
Sensors
Not documented

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
B
PlayStation 1
B
Nintendo DS
F
Nintendo 64
D
Dreamcast
F
PSP
F
Sega Saturn
F
GameCube
F
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
SNES & PS1 almost all full speed except for slight lag on a few FX chip SNES games and 3D PS1 games

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
$70
Anbernic
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
$70
Aliexpress (Official Store) 1, 2, 3
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
$70
Belchine
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
$70
AliExpress
AliExpress search results
$70
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
$70

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Quick Take

The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.

RG280V is a retro handheld from Anbernic.

Its vertical design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.

The device runs OpenDingux, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the Ingenic JZ4770 chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.

Playable Games

Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.

Abyss
Abyss

2025 •Game Boy

You wake up at home with a splitting headache, only to discover that something isn’t quite right. A strange broadcast urges you to stay inside and avo...

Ace Combat 2
Ace Combat 2

1997 •PlayStation 1

Ace Combat 2 serves as the follow-up to Namco's Air Combat, a combat flight simulator for the PlayStation. In this sequel, the player steps into the s...

Ace Combat Advance
Ace Combat Advance

2005 •Game Boy Advance

The Ace Combat series makes its debut on the Game Boy Advance with challenging missions, unlockable planes, and free-roaming environments. As the newe...

Aces of the Air
Aces of the Air

2002 •PlayStation 1, PlayStation 3, PSP

Fans of classic aircraft take to the skies in Aces of the Air for the PlayStation. Pilot the vintage fliers in realistic 3D combat missions featuring...

Acid
Acid

1999 •PlayStation 1, PlayStation 3, PSP

Acid is a psychotropic puzzle as players get to fire a pulse of light at the psychedelic conundrums by charging the correct distance and then aim, a l...

RG280V — Frequently Asked Questions

Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.

Is the RG280V an official Anbernic product?

The console database lists the RG280V under the brand Anbernic. It does not document whether the RG280V is an officially licensed Anbernic product.

When was the RG280V released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2020 / 11 and the price as $70 for the RG280V.

What chipset and how much RAM does the RG280V have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as Ingenic JZ4770, the CPU as XBurst, and the RAM as 512 MB DDR2 for the RG280V.

What are the RG280V's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 78 mm x 89 mm x 18 mm, the weight as 125 grams, and the battery as 2100 mAh for the RG280V.

Which systems can the RG280V emulate well?

The console database gives the RG280V a grade of B+ or better for 4 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy Advance.

Where can I buy the RG280V?

The marketplace rows shown for the RG280V are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.

Sources & Editorial Notes

  • Specifications are taken from this handheld's entry in the Lost In Consoles catalogue, which is compiled from manufacturer documentation and public filings. How we compile device data.
  • Empty fields are published as Not documented. Nothing on this page is estimated, inferred or carried over from a similar device.
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