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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

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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
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$140
Anbernic
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$140
Aliexpress 1, 2
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$140
Whatskogame.com
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$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.

16 Tales: Vol. 2
16 Tales: Vol. 2

1996 •PlayStation 1

16 Tales is a series of educational video games developed by The Lightspan Partnership starting in 1996. Each game consists of four 15-minute video pr...

16-Bit Xmas 2011
16-Bit Xmas 2011

2011 •Super Nintendo

Gather up all of your best friends for the first SNES homebrew game by RetroZone, Christmas Craze, written by Shiru. Dodge aliens and grab gifts or fi...

16Bit Rhythm Land
16Bit Rhythm Land

2019 •Sega Genesis

This product is a 16-bit game cassette that lets you enjoy in Mega Drive. The 16Bit Rhythm Land incorporates FM sound source widely used in games and...

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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