RG DDS
RG DDS by Anbernic, priced around $300, Clamshell (Dual Screen) retro handheld, running Android 16, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
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Specifications
59 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
- Upcoming (On sale October 16th at 6:00 AM EST, ships December 10th)
- Price
- $300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB)
- Pricing category
- $300 - $400
Form factor & shell
- Form Factor
- Clamshell (Dual Screen)
- Shell material
- Plastic
- Colors
- Black, White, Blue
- Dimensions
- Not documented
- Weight
- Not documented
- Cooling
- Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts
Operating system
- Operating System
- Android 16
Performance
- System on a Chip
- Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
- CPU
- Qualcomm Kryo 1x Gold Plus / 4x Gold / 3x Silver
- CPU cores
- 8 Cores
- CPU threads
- 8 Threads
- CPU clock speed
- 1.9 GHz - 2.8 GHz
- Architecture
- ARM
- GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno A22
- GPU cores
- 1 Core
- GPU clock speed
- Not documented
- RAM
- 8 GB / 12 GB (LPDDR4X?)
- Performance rating
- 4/10 · C+
Display
- Screen size
- Primary: 4.7 inch Secondary: 4.0 inch
- Screen type
- IPS Touchscreen
- Resolution
- Primary: 1200 x 720 Secondary: 960 x 720
- PPI
- Primary: 297.75 PPI Secondary: 300 PPI
- Aspect ratio
- Primary: 5:3 Secondary: 4:3
- Screen refresh rate
- 60 Hz (x2)
- Screen lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 6000 mAh
- Charge port
- USB-C Bottom facing
- Storage
- Internal 128 GB / 256 GB (UFS?), External MicroSD
Controls
- D-pad
- Cross Lower placement
- Analogs
- Dual thumbsticks (L3/R3, Capacitive) Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
- Face buttons
- 4 Buttons
- Shoulder buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2 Horizontal
- Extra buttons
- Home, Launcher, Menu, AI, Power, Volume +-
- Rumble
- Not documented
- Volume control
- Dedicated Buttons
- Brightness control
- Menu
- Power control
- Button
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
- Video output
- Not documented
- Audio output
- 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
- Speaker
- Dual Stereo Front facing
- Sensors
- Gyroscope, Microphone
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
- A
- Wii
- A
- Nintendo 3DS
- A
- PlayStation 2
- A
- Wii U
- B
- Nintendo Switch
- D
- PlayStation 3
- D
- Emulation limit
- Not documented
Where To Buy
Marketplace rows use affiliate-friendly links where available. Average price stays based on the console database, not live per-store pricing.
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Amazon
Amazon search results
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$300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) |
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AliExpress
AliExpress search results
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$300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) |
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Alibaba
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$300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) |
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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.
RG DDS is a retro handheld from Anbernic.
Its clamshell (dual screen) design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.
The device runs Android 16, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.
Inside, the Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 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.
The Trump
2006 •Nintendo DS
The Trump is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Vanguard and published by D3Publisher, which was released in Japan in 2006.
The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang
1993 •Super Nintendo
The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang is an action-rpg starring the titular hero, a young vampire prince who must rescue his parents and save the inhabita...
The Typing of the Dead
1999 •Dreamcast, PlayStation 2
The Typing of the Dead is an arcade game that was developed by WOW Entertainment and published by Sega for the NAOMI hardware. The game was released i...
The Ultimate Battle of the Sexes: Quiz & Play!
2012 •PlayStation 3, Wii
Players compete in a variety of mini games based around stereotypical gender roles.
The Ultimate Red Ball Challenge
2009 •Wii
The Ultimate Red Ball Challenge is based on the British TV show Total Wipeout, which also inspired the American version known simply as Wipeout. This...
The Ultimate Sports Quiz
2005 •PlayStation 2
The Ultimate Sports Quiz is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Mere Mortals and published by Oxygen Interactive Software, which was released in Europe...
The Ultimate Stuntman
1990 •Nintendo Entertainment System
Too hot to handle? Or can you take up the challenge? Equipped with a dazzling range of weapons and skills, travel through scores of different action s...
The Uncanny X-Men
1989 •Nintendo Entertainment System
The Uncanny X-Men is an overhead-view action game. Players commence by selecting two X-Men from the roster, with the second controlled by another play...
The Ungrateful Son
2022 •Game Boy
Back in January of 2022, Robert Dorman released a video on Art Carts. He asked the question "What would a book look like on a Game Boy". I was inspire...
The Unholy War
1998 •PlayStation 1
The Unholy War is 3D strategy game which uses many different weapons and special attacks. In a head to head two player game, players can strategically...
RG DDS — 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 RG DDS an official Anbernic product?
The console database lists the RG DDS under the brand Anbernic. It does not document whether the RG DDS is an officially licensed Anbernic product.
When was the RG DDS released, and what does it cost?
The console database lists the release date as Upcoming (On sale October 16th at 6:00 AM EST, ships December 10th) and the price as $300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) for the RG DDS.
What chipset and how much RAM does the RG DDS have?
The console database lists the system on a chip as Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2, the CPU as Qualcomm Kryo 1x Gold Plus / 4x Gold / 3x Silver, and the RAM as 8 GB / 12 GB (LPDDR4X?) for the RG DDS.
What are the RG DDS's dimensions, weight and battery?
The console database lists the battery as 6000 mAh for the RG DDS. The dimensions and the weight are not documented in the console database.
Which systems can the RG DDS emulate well?
The console database gives the RG DDS a grade of B+ or better for 15 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PSP, Sega Saturn, GameCube, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and PlayStation 2.
Where can I buy the RG DDS?
The marketplace rows shown for the RG DDS 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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