Anbernic RG 406H
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Anbernic RG 406H is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by Tiger T820 (8-core, 2.7 GHz), 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and Mali-G57 MP4 GPU. Features a 4" Touchscreen, IPS LCD display (960 x 720, 4:3). 5000 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0. Runs Android.
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Anbernic RG 406H is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by Tiger T820 (8-core, 2.7 GHz), 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and Mali-G57 MP4 GPU. Features a 4" Touchscreen, IPS LCD display (960 x 720, 4:3). 5000 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0. Runs Android.
Under the hood sits the octa-core Unisoc Tiger T820 (4x Cortex-A76 and 4x Cortex-A55, 2.1 to 2.7 GHz), backed by a Mali-G57 MP4 GPU at 850 MHz and 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Nintendo 64, Dreamcast and PSP run at full speed, almost all GameCube and Wii titles run at full speed, and PlayStation 2 is playable, while Switch remains mostly unplayable. Below that, the library spans everything from Game Boy, NES, SNES and Mega Drive to PlayStation, Saturn, Nintendo DS and 3DS, plus arcade systems such as MAME, Final Burn Neo, Sega NAOMI and Atomiswave, and classic computers like Amiga, Commodore 64, MSX and MS-DOS.
The 4-inch IPS touchscreen offers a 960 x 720 resolution, a 4:3 aspect ratio, 300 ppi and a 60 Hz refresh rate, protected by OCA-laminated tempered glass. The format keeps the original proportions of classic games without stretching or wasted space.
Controls are a highlight: asymmetric Hall Effect thumbsticks with L3/R3 and Hall Effect analog triggers resist mechanical wear and stay precise over time. You also get L1/R1 and L2/R2 vertical shoulder buttons, a disc-style D-pad in the lower position that suits 2D games, four face buttons, a gyroscope and rumble. Active cooling with a fan, heatpipe and ventilation cutouts helps keep performance stable during long sessions.
A 5000 mAh battery charges over USB-C, and the same port provides video output to an external display. Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 handle external controllers and wireless headphones, alongside a 3.5mm headphone jack and dual stereo speakers. Storage is 128 GB of UFS 2.2, expandable via microSD.
The device runs Android 13, so popular emulators and apps can be installed straight from the Play Store, and the interface can be fully customized. Modding is permitted, giving tinkerers extra freedom.
Ideal for: retro fans who want a powerful 4:3 handheld with Hall Effect controls, active cooling and strong emulation up to GameCube, Wii and PS2, all in one Android device.
- Manufacturer
- Unisoc
- SoC
- Unisoc Tiger T820
- Model
- Tiger T820
- Architecture
- 4x Cortex-A76, 4x Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.1 - 2.7 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G57 MP4
- GPU Cores
- 4
- GPU Frequency
- 850 MHz
- Capacity
- 8 GB
- Technology
- LPDDR4X
- Size
- 4.0
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 960 x 720
- Quality
- SD+
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 300.00
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Technology
- Hall Effect
- Stick Placement
- Asymmetric
- D-Pad
- Disc
- D-Pad Placement
- Lower
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2, Analog Triggers
- Shoulder Orientation
- Vertical
- Extra Buttons
- Back, Home, Power, Volume +-
- Additional Features
- Gyroscope, Hall Effect Joysticks, Hall Effect Triggers, Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Bottom facing
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Bottom facing
- Video Output
- USB-C video out
- Video Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Internal Storage
- 128 GB
- Card Support
- UFS 2.2, microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 13
- Dimensions
- 174 mm x 81 mm x 17.9 mm
- Weight
- 265 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Heatpipe, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
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
- hall effect sticks and triggers
- active cooling with fan
- 4:3 IPS touchscreen
- strong emulation up to GameCube and Wii
- 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
- USB-C video out
Cons
- Switch emulation mostly unplayable
- PS2 only playable rather than full speed
- plastic body
- brightness adjusted only via menu
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Compliance & Safety
Anbernic RG 406H — 7 marks declared by manufacturer
Regulatory
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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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