RG353VS
RG353VS by Anbernic, priced around $90, Vertical retro handheld, running Linux (ArkOS), powered by RockChip RK3566, with a 3.5 inch display
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Specifications
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Identity
- Brand
- Anbernic
- Release Date
- 2022 / 09
- Price
- $90 (+ shipping)
- Pricing category
- $075 - $100
Form factor & shell
- Form Factor
- Vertical
- Shell material
- Plastic
- Colors
- Transparent Black, Gray
- Dimensions
- 83 mm x 126 mm x 21 mm
- Weight
- 180 grams
- Cooling
- Not documented
Operating system
- Operating System
- Linux (ArkOS)
Performance
- System on a Chip
- RockChip RK3566
- CPU
- Cortex-A55
- CPU cores
- 4 Cores
- CPU threads
- 4 Threads
- CPU clock speed
- 1.8 GHz
- Architecture
- ARM
- GPU
- Mali-G52 2EE
- GPU cores
- 2 Cores
- GPU clock speed
- 850 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB LPDDR4
- Performance rating
- 10/10 · A+
Display
- Screen size
- 3.5 inch
- Screen type
- IPS
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- PPI
- 228.57 PPI
- Aspect ratio
- 4:3
- Screen refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Screen lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 3200 mAh
- Charge port
- USB-C Top & Bottom facing
- Storage
- Dual 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 Shelf
- Extra buttons
- Menu, Power, Reset, Volume +-
- Rumble
- Not documented
- Volume control
- Dedicated Buttons
- Brightness control
- Button Combination
- Power control
- Button
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
- Video output
- Mini HDMI Top facing
- Audio output
- 3.5mm Headphone Top facing
- Speaker
- Single Mono Front 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
- A
- Nintendo 64
- B+
- Dreamcast
- B
- PSP
- B-
- Sega Saturn
- C
- GameCube
- D
- Wii
- D-
- Nintendo 3DS
- F
- PlayStation 2
- D-
- Wii U
- F
- Nintendo Switch
- F
- PlayStation 3
- F
- Emulation limit
- N64, PSP & Dreamcast mostly playable but not all full speed
Where To Buy
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Amazon
Amazon search results
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$90 (+ shipping) |
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Anbernic
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$90 (+ shipping) |
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Aliexpress
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$90 (+ shipping) |
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Alibaba
Alibaba search results
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$90 (+ shipping) |
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RG353VS Buying Guides & Comparisons
Where this handheld is ranked against the alternatives, and the head-to-heads that compare it directly.
Quick Take
The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.
RG353VS 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 Linux (ArkOS), which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.
Inside, the RockChip RK3566 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.
Playable games: awaiting data
No synced games available for this console yet. Games are listed here only when the compatibility matrix links them to a system this handheld runs at a B grade or better, so this section stays empty rather than showing games we cannot back up.
RG353VS — 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 RG353VS an official Anbernic product?
The console database lists the RG353VS under the brand Anbernic. It does not document whether the RG353VS is an officially licensed Anbernic product.
When was the RG353VS released, and what does it cost?
The console database lists the release date as 2022 / 09 and the price as $90 (+ shipping) for the RG353VS.
What chipset and how much RAM does the RG353VS have?
The console database lists the system on a chip as RockChip RK3566, the CPU as Cortex-A55, and the RAM as 1 GB LPDDR4 for the RG353VS.
What are the RG353VS's dimensions, weight and battery?
The console database lists the dimensions as 83 mm x 126 mm x 21 mm, the weight as 180 grams, and the battery as 3200 mAh for the RG353VS.
Which systems can the RG353VS emulate well?
The console database gives the RG353VS a grade of B+ or better for 8 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 64.
Where can I buy the RG353VS?
The marketplace rows shown for the RG353VS 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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