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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

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Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
 $300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) + shipping
Anbernic
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
 $300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) + shipping
Aliexpress 1, 2, 3, 4
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
 $300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) + shipping
AliExpress
AliExpress search results
 $300 (8GB+128GB) $365 (12GB+256GB) + shipping
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
 $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.

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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