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
62 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 now, ships December 10th)
- Price
- $300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) + shipping
- Pricing category
- $300 - $400
Form factor & shell
- Form Factor
- Clamshell (Dual Screen)
- Shell material
- Plastic
- Colors
- Black, White, Blue
- Dimensions
- 166 mm x 93 mm x 26 mm (Closed)
- Weight
- 434 grams
- 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 (eMMC?), 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
- USB-C video out Bottom facing
- 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.
| Store | Price |
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Amazon
Amazon search results
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$300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) + shipping |
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Anbernic
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
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$300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) + shipping |
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Aliexpress
1, 2, 3, 4
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
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$300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) + shipping |
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AliExpress
AliExpress search results
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$300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) + shipping |
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Alibaba
Alibaba search results
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$300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) + shipping |
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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.
Cheese Cat-Astrophe starring Speedy Gonzales
1995 •Sega Genesis
Sylvester's alter ego, the dastardly Dr. Cheesefinger, has "kidnapped" the cheese supply and Speedy Gonzales' girlfriend, Carmel. Can this "speedy-mou...
Cheesy
1996 •PlayStation 1
Cheesy the mouse (and the star of the game) has been captured by a mad scientist for his genetic experiments. However, mohawked aliens attack the cast...
Cheetahmen
1993 •Sega Genesis
Unlike the NES version of Cheetahmen. The Sega Genesis one instead has the same background on all levels, and you need to collect Cheetah Icons from t...
Cheetahmen II
Unknown year •Nintendo Entertainment System
Cheetahmen II wasn't completed and was never officially released. In 1996, however, 1,500 copies of the game were located in a warehouse, and eventual...
Cheetahmen II: Bugfixed Version
2011 •Nintendo Entertainment System
An improvement mod for Cheetahmen II that fixes most major glitches in the game, including allowing access to the final levels of the game after the l...
Chef
1997 •Game Boy
Peach must flip cooking items thrown into the air by the Mario Bros. with a pan and feed them to Yoshi.
Cheggers' Party Quiz
2007 •PlayStation 2, Wii
Get the family together and take part in Cheggers Party Quiz, loaded with thousands of questions on entertainment subjects.
Chelsea Club Football
2003 •PlayStation 2
Club Football is a soccer series designed to re-create the individual team experience. A total of 17 games released in the Club Football series are ta...
Chelsea Club Football 2005
2004 •PlayStation 2
The follow-up edition to Codemasters' multi-title soccer franchise (each dedicated to a single team in the UK and continental European football league...
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 now, ships December 10th) and the price as $300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) + shipping 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 dimensions as 166 mm x 93 mm x 26 mm (Closed), the weight as 434 grams, and the battery as 6000 mAh for the RG DDS.
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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