Retro gaming is (as soon as once more) experiencing an uptick as increasingly more individuals notice the Tremendous Nintendo was actually, actually good. But it surely’s not simply SNES — all of the older platforms are gaining reputation, particularly amongst retro fanatics and preservationists. One of many extra distinguished names within the emulation house is Anbernic, and it has a brand new Android-powered handheld that appears lots just like the earlier RG Dice however with a barely wider, extra ergonomic design. The brand new RG406H is a powerhouse that may emulate video games all the best way to the PlayStation 2 era.
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The brand new handheld will provide a four-inch IPS touchscreen with a 4:3 show at 960×720, based on Retro Dodo. That may not seem to be a lot, however I contemplate something past the unique Sport Boy’s display screen measurement a win. The Anbernic RG406H has show bezels, in contrast to different retro handhelds that had been launched this yr, just like the
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. Its internals run on the identical T820 CPU because the RG Dice that, whereas a stable selection, shouldn’t be fairly top-tier. It may attain 2.7 GHz max and boasts built-in 5G. It is a budget-friendly selection, however some customers reported the RG Dice would stutter whereas operating video games like Tremendous Mario Sunshine. This makes us a bit skeptical that the RG406H will have the ability to deal with objectively extra demanding video games on the PlayStation 2.
How nicely does it run?
Anbernic’s promotional video for the RG406H reveals off fairly just a few video games operating easily, together with titles launched simply this yr, like Zenless Zone Zero. It additionally confirmed Wii titles like The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Kirby’s Epic Yarn operating easily, with crisp visuals. In some ways, the hand held seems to be like an Xbox controller with a display screen — the ultimate evolution of the Dreamcast controller. The demo additionally confirmed the participant casting the RG406H to a TV and utilizing it as a controller. It is also an ideal choice for cloud streaming, like earlier Anbernic gadgets.
Whereas there is no such thing as a phrase on a launch date or worth, earlier Anbernic gadgets are often launched inside just a few weeks of their trailer debuting. Costs fluctuate, nevertheless it’s possible the RG406H will fall someplace between $100 and $200, possible towards the upper finish of that scale for the reason that RG Dice is $170. That is not a foul deal for what needs to be a well-built handheld that permits you to play Harvest Moon: Again to Nature on the go. Or, you realize, a extra well-liked title like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.