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RG406H

RG406H by Anbernic, priced around $168, Horizontal retro handheld, running Android 13, powered by UNISOC Tiger T820, with a 4.0 inch display

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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
2024 / 11
Price
$168
Pricing category
$150 - $200

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Black, White, Transparent Purple
Dimensions
174 mm x 81 mm x 17.9 mm
Weight
265 grams
Cooling
Heatpipe Fan Ventilation cutouts

Operating system

Operating System
Android 13

Performance

System on a Chip
UNISOC Tiger T820
CPU
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
CPU cores
8 Cores
CPU threads
8 Threads
CPU clock speed
2.1 GHz - 2.7 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Mali-G57 MP4
GPU cores
4 Cores
GPU clock speed
850 MHz
RAM
8 GB LPDDR4X
Performance rating
6/10 · B

Display

Screen size
4.0 inch
Screen type
IPS Touchscreen
Resolution
960 x 720
PPI
300 PPI
Aspect ratio
4:3
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)

Battery & charging

Battery
5000 mAh
Charge port
USB-C Bottom facing
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Disc Lower placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks (L3/R3, Hall) Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical Analog Triggers
Extra buttons
Back, Home, Power, Volume +-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Menu
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Video output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
Speaker
Dual Stereo Bottom facing
Sensors
Gyroscope, Hall joysticks & triggers

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
A
GameCube
B+
Wii
B
Nintendo 3DS
B+
PlayStation 2
B
Wii U
D-
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
N64, Dreamcast, PSP all full speed, Gamecube and Wii almost all full speed, PS2 playable, Switch mostly unplayable

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
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$168
Anbernic
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$168
Aliexpress
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$168
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
$168

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RG406H 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.

RG406H 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 13, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the UNISOC Tiger T820 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.

...Iru!
...Iru!

1998 •PlayStation 1

...Iru! takes place in a high school with a large mechanical clock in the center. You control an upper classman who, along with his fellow students an...

.Hack//Frägment
.Hack//Frägment

2005 •PlayStation 2

The commercial success of the Project .Hack franchise led to the production of .hack//frägment. The game uses the same engine as the .hack series with...

.Hack//Infection
.Hack//Infection

2002 •PlayStation 2

.Hack//Infection is the first of a series of four games, titled .hack//Infection, .hack//Mutation, .hack//Outbreak, and .hack//Quarantine, features a...

.hack//Link
.hack//Link

2010 •PSP

Set in a fictional version of the year 2020, .hack//Link's story takes place in a new version of “The World,” a popular series of MMORPGs known as The...

.Hack//Mutation
.Hack//Mutation

2002 •PlayStation 2

.Hack//Mutation is the second of a series of four games, titled .hack//Infection, .hack//Mutation, .hack//Outbreak, and .hack//Quarantine, features a...

.Hack//Outbreak
.Hack//Outbreak

2002 •PlayStation 2

.Hack//Outbreak is the third of a series of four games, titled .hack//Infection, .hack//Mutation, .hack//Outbreak, and .hack//Quarantine, features a "...

.Hack//Quarantine
.Hack//Quarantine

2003 •PlayStation 2

.Hack//Quarantine is the fourth of a series of four games, titled .hack//Infection, .hack//Mutation, .hack//Outbreak, and .hack//Quarantine, features...

RG406H — 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 RG406H an official Anbernic product?

The console database lists the RG406H under the brand Anbernic. It does not document whether the RG406H is an officially licensed Anbernic product.

When was the RG406H released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2024 / 11 and the price as $168 for the RG406H.

What chipset and how much RAM does the RG406H have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as UNISOC Tiger T820, the CPU as Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x, and the RAM as 8 GB LPDDR4X for the RG406H.

What are the RG406H's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 174 mm x 81 mm x 17.9 mm, the weight as 265 grams, and the battery as 5000 mAh for the RG406H.

Which systems can the RG406H emulate well?

The console database gives the RG406H a grade of B+ or better for 13 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PSP, Sega Saturn, GameCube, and Nintendo 3DS.

Where can I buy the RG406H?

The marketplace rows shown for the RG406H 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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