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RG351M

RG351M by Anbernic, priced around $140, Horizontal retro handheld, running EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11)

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Specifications

62 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
2021 / 01
Price
$140
Pricing category
$100 - $150

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Metal (Aluminum) (Plastic side panels)
Colors
Aluminum shell: Space Gray, Matte Black
Dimensions
151.5 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm
Weight
271 grams
Cooling
Heatsink Metal case passive

Operating system

Operating System
EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11)

Performance

System on a Chip
RockChip RK3326
CPU
Cortex-A35
CPU cores
4 Cores
CPU threads
4 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2
GPU cores
2 Cores
GPU clock speed
650 MHz
RAM
1 GB DDR3
Performance rating
9/10 · A

Display

Screen size
3.5 inch
Screen type
IPS
Resolution
320 x 480
PPI
164.83 PPI
Aspect ratio
3:2
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)

Battery & charging

Battery
3500 mAh
Charge port
USB-C x2
Storage
External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Upper placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Horizontal
Extra buttons
Power, Reset
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Wheel
Brightness control
Button Combination
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
Dual USB-C OTG, WiFi
Video output
Not documented
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Dual Stereo Bottom facing
Sensors
Not documented

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
A
PlayStation 1
A
Nintendo DS
B
Nintendo 64
C
Dreamcast
C
PSP
C
Sega Saturn
D
GameCube
F
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), 2D PSP mostly playable but 3D PSP needs frameskip, N64 & Dreamcast mostly playable for easier to emulate games

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
$140
Anbernic
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
$140
Aliexpress 1, 2
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
$140
Whatskogame.com
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
$140
AliExpress
AliExpress search results
$140
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
$140

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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.

RG351M is a retro handheld from Anbernic.

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

The device runs EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11), which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the RockChip RK3326 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.

Zoo Hospital
Zoo Hospital

2007 •Nintendo DS, Wii

You've graduated from veterinary college not a moment too soon! Your Aunt Lucy just called from the world famous Zoo Hospital she manages because she...

Zoo Keeper
Zoo Keeper

2004 •Nintendo DS

Using the Touch Screen, players tap the Nintendo DS stylus to swap the positions of animals on screen to create lines of three or more of the same typ...

Zoo Tycoon 2 DS
Zoo Tycoon 2 DS

2008 •Nintendo DS

In Zoo Tycoon 2 DS, the player edits and builds the zoo in a main mode resembling the original Zoo Tycoon. Zookeeper mode is more like Zoo Tycoon 2 gr...

Zoo Tycoon DS
Zoo Tycoon DS

2005 •Nintendo DS

Easy to learn, hard to master! Encounter the ultimate zoo experience in Zoo Tycoon DS! Get up close and personal while collecting and caring for the w...

Zoom!
Zoom!

1988 •Sega Genesis

Zoom! is a puzzle game developed/released by Discovery Software in 1988. It features a 3D-like board the player moves around on. Up to two players may...

Zooming Secretary
Zooming Secretary

2012 •Nintendo Entertainment System

Part platformer, part puzzle, part workplace simulator and entirely satirical is what Zooming Secretary is. Playing the role of a secretary in her tri...

RG351M — 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 RG351M an official Anbernic product?

The console database lists the RG351M under the brand Anbernic. It does not document whether the RG351M is an officially licensed Anbernic product.

When was the RG351M released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2021 / 01 and the price as $140 for the RG351M.

What chipset and how much RAM does the RG351M have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as RockChip RK3326, the CPU as Cortex-A35, and the RAM as 1 GB DDR3 for the RG351M.

What are the RG351M's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 151.5 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm, the weight as 271 grams, and the battery as 3500 mAh for the RG351M.

Which systems can the RG351M emulate well?

The console database gives the RG351M a grade of B+ or better for 6 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, and PlayStation 1.

Where can I buy the RG351M?

The marketplace rows shown for the RG351M 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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