Candy Match 3
2014 •Nintendo 3DS
Line up the sweets, set off tasty effects and beat the high scores!
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
Alibaba search results
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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.
Candy Stripe: Minarai Tenshi
2001 •Dreamcast
Candy Stripe: Minarai Tenshi is an dating sim adventure game for the Sega Dreamcast. The game takes place in the fictional Holy Angels Hospital. The p...
Candy, Please!
2013 •Nintendo 3DS
Game for mobile phones, 3DS, and Xbox 360. Made by Nostatic Software.
Candyman: Be My Victim Demake
2006 •Nintendo Entertainment System
Play as Candyman & eviscerate anyone that dares to say your name 5 times in front of a mirror in this NES demake.
Cannon
2005 •Sega Genesis
Shooting game exclusive to the Mega Drive (Genesis). You can play alone against the console or challenge a friend in a two-player game. Press the A, B...
Cannon Fodder
1993 •Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo
Cannon Fodder is an action-strategy shoot 'em up game developed by Sensible Software and published by Virgin Interactive. The game is military-themed...
Cannon Spike
2000 •Dreamcast
Cannon Spike (released in Japan as Gunspike) is a top-down run-and-gun shooting game developed by Psikyo & published by Capcom in the year 2000. Playe...
Cannondale Cup
1994 •Super Nintendo
Choose from 1 of 8 different racers who compete on 8 different bicycle race courses. The game splits the courses into different stages, with each stag...
Canon: Legend of the New Gods
2019 •Sega Genesis
Originally called Feng Shen Ying Jie Chuan, Canon - Legends of the New Gods is a strategy RPG originally for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive consoles.
Canvaleon
2015 •Wii U
Canvaleon is a platform and stealth game in which you will step into the shoes of Canvas, a friendly white chameleon, and help him using your abilitie...
Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch
2006 •PlayStation 2
A PS2 Port of the Visual Novel Canvas 2 ~Akane iro no Palette~ that removes adult content.
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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