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RG DS Plus

RG DS Plus by Anbernic, priced around $95, Clamshell retro handheld, running Linux, powered by RockChip RK3568, with a 4.3 inch x2 display

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Specifications

60 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
2026 / 09
Price
$95
Pricing category
$075 - $100

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Clamshell
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Black, Blue, Pink
Dimensions
167 mm x 96 mm x 24 mm
Weight
345 grams
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Linux

Performance

System on a Chip
RockChip RK3568
CPU
Cortex-A55
CPU cores
4 Cores
CPU threads
4 Threads
CPU clock speed
2.0 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
GPU cores
2 Cores
GPU clock speed
Not documented
RAM
1 GB
Performance rating
10/10 · A+

Display

Screen size
4.3 inch x2
Screen type
IPS Touchscreen
Resolution
1024 x 768 (x2)
PPI
297.67 PPI
Aspect ratio
4:3 (x2)
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz (Estimate)
Screen lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)

Battery & charging

Battery
4000 mAh
Charge port
USB-C x2 Top facing
Storage
Dual External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Upper placement
Analogs
Single thumbstick (L3, Hall?) Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Horizontal
Extra buttons
Home, Back, Power, Reset, Volume +-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Menu
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
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
B+
Dreamcast
B
PSP
B-
Sega Saturn
C
GameCube
D
Wii
D
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
D-
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
Not documented

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
 $95
Anbernic
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
 $95
AliExpress
AliExpress search results
 $95
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
 $95

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RG DS Plus 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.

RG DS Plus is a retro handheld from Anbernic.

Its clamshell design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.

The device runs Linux, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the RockChip RK3568 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 DS Plus — 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 DS Plus an official Anbernic product?

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

When was the RG DS Plus released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2026 / 09 and the price as $95 for the RG DS Plus.

What chipset and how much RAM does the RG DS Plus have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as RockChip RK3568, the CPU as Cortex-A55, and the RAM as 1 GB for the RG DS Plus.

What are the RG DS Plus's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 167 mm x 96 mm x 24 mm, the weight as 345 grams, and the battery as 4000 mAh for the RG DS Plus.

Which systems can the RG DS Plus emulate well?

The console database gives the RG DS Plus a grade of B+ or better for 8 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 64.

Where can I buy the RG DS Plus?

The marketplace rows shown for the RG DS Plus 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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