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RG405M

RG405M by Anbernic, priced around $168, Horizontal retro handheld, running Android 12, GarlicOS, GammaOS, powered by UNISOC Tiger T618

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Specifications

64 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
2023 / 03
Price
$168 (First 48 hours) $178 (Retail) (Source)
Pricing category
$150 - $200

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Metal (Aluminum)
Colors
Black & Grey
Dimensions
162 mm x 73.6 mm x 15.8 mm (Source)
Weight
265 grams
Cooling
Ventilation cutouts Heatshield

Operating system

Operating System
Android 12, GarlicOS, GammaOS

Performance

System on a Chip
UNISOC Tiger T618
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
CPU cores
8 Cores
CPU threads
8 Threads
CPU clock speed
2.0 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
GPU cores
2 Cores
GPU clock speed
850 MHz
RAM
4 GB LPDDR4X (3732 MT/s)
Performance rating
4/10 · C+

Display

Screen size
4.0 inch
Screen type
IPS Touchscreen
Resolution
640 x 480
PPI
200 PPI
Aspect ratio
4:3
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)

Battery & charging

Battery
4500 mAh (Source)
Charge port
USB-C Top facing
Storage
Internal 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Lower placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Horizontal
Extra buttons
Power, Volume +-, Home
Rumble
✅ (Source)
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Button Combination (Estimate)
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Video output
Not documented
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
Speaker
Dual Stereo Bottom facing
Sensors
Hall sensor joysticks, Gyroscope

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
A
Dreamcast
A
PSP
A
Sega Saturn
B
GameCube
C
Wii
C
Nintendo 3DS
C
PlayStation 2
C
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
N64, PSP & Dreamcast almost all full speed, some Gamecube playable. PS2 barely playable for easier to emulate games only

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
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$168 (First 48 hours) $178 (Retail) (Source)
Aliexpress
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$168 (First 48 hours) $178 (Retail) (Source)
Aliexpress 2
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$168 (First 48 hours) $178 (Retail) (Source)
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
$168 (First 48 hours) $178 (Retail) (Source)

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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.

RG405M 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 Android 12, GarlicOS, GammaOS, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the UNISOC Tiger T618 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.

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...

Zoop
Zoop

1995 •PlayStation 1, Sega Genesis, Sega Saturn, Super Nintendo

Fast-paced action-puzzle game where the player eliminates colored shapes that are approaching his alter ego, another colored shape, before they reach...

Zootto Mahjong!
Zootto Mahjong!

1998 •Super Nintendo

Zoo-tto Mahjong! is a Nintendo developed and published Super Famicom video game. It was released on July 1, 1998. It is a simple game of Mahjong, of w...

Zork
Zork

1977 •PlayStation 1, Sega Saturn

Zork is one of the earliest interactive fiction computer games, with roots drawn from the original genre game, Colossal Cave Adventure. The first vers...

Zork Collection
Zork Collection

1998 •Sega Saturn

Zork Collection is a Japan-exclusive compilation for the Sega Saturn released by Shoeisha in 1998, featuring classic adventure experiences like Zork I...

ZPF
ZPF

2025 •Sega Genesis, Nintendo Switch

ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive s...

RG405M — 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 RG405M an official Anbernic product?

The console database lists the RG405M under the brand Anbernic. It does not document whether the RG405M is an officially licensed Anbernic product.

When was the RG405M released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2023 / 03 and the price as $168 (First 48 hours) $178 (Retail) (Source) for the RG405M.

What chipset and how much RAM does the RG405M have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as UNISOC Tiger T618, the CPU as Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x, and the RAM as 4 GB LPDDR4X (3732 MT/s) for the RG405M.

What are the RG405M's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 162 mm x 73.6 mm x 15.8 mm (Source), the weight as 265 grams, and the battery as 4500 mAh (Source) for the RG405M.

Which systems can the RG405M emulate well?

The console database gives the RG405M a grade of B+ or better for 10 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, and PSP.

Where can I buy the RG405M?

The marketplace rows shown for the RG405M 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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