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
Marketplace rows use affiliate-friendly links where available. Average price stays based on the console database, not live per-store pricing.
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Amazon
Amazon search results
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$70 |
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Anbernic
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
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$70 |
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Aliexpress
(Official Store)
1, 2, 3
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
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$70 |
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Belchine
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
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$70 |
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AliExpress
AliExpress search results
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$70 |
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Alibaba
Alibaba search results
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$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.
Ynxa
2019 •Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System
Help Leaf on his adventure. Unlock the powers of Air, Fire and Water to escape the perils of the Temple. Cross and pass the 8 paths of Perseverance t...
Yo-Yo Shuriken
2019 •Super Nintendo
Use your secret ninja weapon, the mighty "Yo-Yo Shuriken" to defeat the robot hordes and their deadly bossess. Master the technique of throwing the sh...
Yo! Noid
1990 •Nintendo Entertainment System
Yo! Noid, known is a 2D action platform game developed by Now Production and published by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was f...
Yogi Bear's Gold Rush
1994 •Game Boy
Yogi Bear's Goldrush is an Action game, developed by Entertainment Int and published by GameTek, which was released in 1994.
Yopaz Icestar
2013 •PlayStation 1
This puzzle game features 40 levels in 3 worlds & a Level Editor ! You play as a little character named Yopaz and you must collect all the stars in t...
Yoru no Kasou
2019 •Game Boy
I walk around. Sometimes something falls down. Burn it. There are 30 △ in total. It's just a game of exploration. There is no story.
Yosei Wars
2025 •Game Boy, Nintendo Switch
Defeat the Junk Food and Rescue the Tooth Fairies! Platforming game inspired by many arcade classics. 9 out of 10 dentists recommend wishlisting this...
Yoshi
1991 •Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Wii U
Yoshi is a puzzle game featuring the titular character. In this game, the player must stack two of the same Mario enemy on top of one another to clear...
Yoshi Demo
Unknown year •Game Boy Advance
Yoshi Demo is a tech demo that appeared to be a Game Boy Advance port of Yoshi's Story. It is also commonly regarded as vaporware, though it is unknow...
Yoshi in Sonic the Hedgehog 2
2010 •Sega Genesis
Yoshi in Sonic 2 is a ROMhack/mod of Sonic The Hedgehog 2. In this mod, the player controls Yoshi, with his signature moves from the Yoshi's Island se...
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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