Anbernic RG 351MP

The Anbernic RG 351MP is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2021, built for players who want to relive the golden age of video games in a modern, solid package. Its aluminum metal body gives it a premium, collectible feel, and at 145 x 73 x 18 mm and 271 g it feels sturdy without being bulky.

Inside is the Rockchip RK3326 SoC with four Cortex-A35 cores running at 1.3–1.5 GHz, paired with a Mali-G31 MP2 GPU at 650 MHz and 1 GB of DDR3 RAM, all cooled passively by a heatsink. It handles everything up to SNES FX titles and 3D PlayStation games at 60 FPS, covering classics from NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Sega Mega Drive, Neo Geo, MAME and many home computers. 2D PSP games are mostly playable, while 3D PSP titles need frameskip. N64 and Dreamcast are mostly playable for easier-to-emulate games.

The 3.5-inch IPS display runs at 640 x 480 with a 4:3 aspect ratio, about 229 ppi and 60 Hz. That aspect ratio matches most retro systems, so games fill the screen as originally intended. The tempered glass lens is OCA laminated for added protection and clarity.

Controls include a cross D-pad in the upper position, four face buttons and symmetric dual thumbsticks with L3/R3. Four horizontal shoulder buttons (L1, R1, L2, R2) and rumble add immersion. Dedicated volume buttons, power and reset keys round out the layout. Dual bottom-facing stereo speakers deliver the sound, and a 3.5mm headphone jack is available for private sessions.

A 3500 mAh battery powers the device, and it has two USB-C charge ports plus USB-C OTG. There is no internal WiFi, but 5 GHz WiFi is supported through a USB dongle. Dual microSD slots let you keep the operating system and your game library on separate cards.

On the software side, the device is listed with Android 11. Modding is permitted, with support for custom systems such as 351Droid, 351ELEC, ArkOS, BATOCERA, EmuELEC, Lakka and Lineage. This gives you plenty of freedom to tailor the experience.

Ideal for: retro fans and collectors who want a durable metal handheld with a true 4:3 screen and dual analog sticks. It suits players who mainly enjoy 8-bit, 16-bit and PlayStation-era games and like experimenting with custom firmware.