Anbernic RG 353M
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Anbernic RG 353M is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2022. Powered by RK3566 (4-core, 1.8 GHz), 2GB LPDDR4 RAM and Mali-G52 2EE GPU. Features a 3.5" Touchscreen, IPS LCD display (640 x 480, 4:3). 3500 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2. Runs Android, Linux with ArkOS support.
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Anbernic RG 353M is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2022. Powered by RK3566 (4-core, 1.8 GHz), 2GB LPDDR4 RAM and Mali-G52 2EE GPU. Features a 3.5" Touchscreen, IPS LCD display (640 x 480, 4:3). 3500 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2. Runs Android, Linux with ArkOS support.
Inside sits the Rockchip RK3566 SoC with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz, a Mali-G52 2EE GPU at 850 MHz and 2 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. This balanced setup handles 8-bit and 16-bit systems, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, Neo Geo and arcade titles through MAME and Final Burn Neo smoothly. N64, PSP and Dreamcast are mostly playable, though not every game reaches full speed, and Saturn support remains limited.
The 3.5-inch IPS touchscreen runs at 640 x 480 with a 4:3 aspect ratio and 60 Hz refresh, delivering around 229 ppi. The classic 4:3 shape matches most retro games without awkward borders, colors are vivid with wide viewing angles, and the panel is protected by OCA-laminated tempered glass. Touch input is available under Android.
Controls are designed for long sessions: dual Hall Effect thumbsticks with L3/R3 in a symmetric layout, a cross-style D-pad in the upper position ideal for platformers, four face buttons, and L1, R1, L2 and R2 shoulder buttons. Rumble adds extra immersion, while dedicated volume buttons, a reset key and a function button round out the layout.
The 3500 mAh battery offers up to 6–7 hours on Linux and roughly 4–5 hours on Android. Connectivity includes WiFi 5 for updates and local multiplayer, Bluetooth 4.2 for controllers or headphones, two USB-C ports, a top-facing mini HDMI output for playing on a TV, a 3.5mm headphone jack and dual stereo bottom-facing speakers.
On the software side, the RG 353M dual-boots Android 11 and Linux: Android for apps, streaming and touch-friendly emulators, Linux for lean, fast-booting emulation. Modding is permitted, with strong support for ArkOS as well as JELOS and Batocera. Storage combines 32 GB of eMMC 5.1 with dual microSD slots, so system and game library can be kept separate.
Ideal for: retro enthusiasts who want a premium metal handheld with drift-free Hall Effect sticks, a native 4:3 screen, TV output and the flexibility of both Android and Linux.
- Manufacturer
- Rockchip
- SoC
- Rockchip RK3566
- Model
- RK3566
- Architecture
- Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 4
- Threads
- 4
- Frequency
- 1.8 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G52 2EE
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 850 MHz
- Capacity
- 2 GB
- Technology
- LPDDR4
- Size
- 3.5
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Quality
- SD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 228.57
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 3500 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Technology
- Hall Effect
- Stick Placement
- Symmetric
- D-Pad
- Cross
- D-Pad Placement
- Upper
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Horizontal
- Extra Buttons
- Power, Reset, Volume +-, Function Button
- Additional Features
- Hall Effect Joysticks, Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Bottom facing
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Charge Port
- USB-C x2
- Video Output
- Mini HDMI
- Video Output Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Top facing
- Internal Storage
- 32 GB
- Card Support
- eMMC 5.1, Dual microSD
- Operating System
- Android / Linux
- OS Version
- Android 11
- Custom OS Support
- ArkOS
- Dimensions
- 145 mm x 70.5 mm x 15.9 mm
- Weight
- 232 g
- Body Material
- Metal (Aluminum)
Modding officially supported
The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- aluminum metal body
- Hall Effect joysticks
- 4:3 IPS touchscreen
- dual-boot Android and Linux
- mini HDMI video output
- dual microSD slots
Cons
- N64
- PSP and Dreamcast not always full speed
- limited Saturn emulation
- only 2 GB RAM
- older Bluetooth 4.2
- bottom-facing speakers
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Compliance & Safety
Anbernic RG 353M — 7 marks declared by manufacturer
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CE Marking
EUConformité Européenne — certifies that the product meets essential EU requirements for safety, health and environmental protection. The mark indicates the manufacturer has assessed the product and confirmed compliance with applicable European legislation (EMC, RoHS, RED directives, etc.). Mandatory for all electronic products sold in the European Economic Area since 1985.
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Environmental
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RoHS
GlobalRestriction of Hazardous Substances — EU directive limiting 10 hazardous substances in electronics (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, phthalates, etc.). Limit: 0.1% per substance (0.01% for cadmium). RoHS compliance is part of the CE declaration and mandatory for all electronics sold in the EU.
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WEEE
EUWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment — the crossed-out wheeled bin pictogram indicates the obligation to separate electronic waste from household trash. Manufacturers must register with a national collection scheme and cover recycling costs. Consumers can return used devices free of charge at stores or collection centers.
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Safety
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Not for children under 3
EUSafety warning per Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC — product not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts presenting choking hazard. Applicable to consoles with small detachable accessories (joycons, batteries, short cables). Manufacturer sets the age limit based on safety testing.
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Electric Hazard
GlobalElectric hazard warning per ISO 7010 — the pictogram indicates the presence of high-voltage components inside. Disassembling without qualified personnel can cause severe electric shock, even after disconnecting from mains (capacitors may retain charge for a long time). DO NOT disassemble unless you are an authorized technician.
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Wireless
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Bluetooth SIG
GlobalBluetooth Special Interest Group — non-profit organization owning the Bluetooth trademark. All products using Bluetooth technology must be qualified through SIG (specification conformance testing). Using the Bluetooth name or logo without qualification is a trademark violation.
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Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
GlobalIndustry consortium certifying Wi-Fi interoperability between devices. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED mark guarantees that the product has been tested for compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards and works correctly with other certified Wi-Fi devices. Also covers security (WPA2/WPA3).
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