Anbernic RG 406V
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Anbernic RG 406V is a vertical 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). 5500 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0. Runs Android.
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Anbernic RG 406V is a vertical 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). 5500 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0. Runs Android.
That hardware gives the RG 406V a wide emulation reach. Everything from 8-bit and 16-bit systems up to Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast and PSP runs at full speed, while almost all GameCube and Wii titles also run at full speed. PlayStation 2 is playable, though Nintendo Switch remains mostly unplayable. Active cooling with a heatpipe, fan and ventilation cutouts helps keep performance consistent during long, demanding sessions.
The 4-inch IPS touchscreen uses a 960 x 720 resolution in a 4:3 aspect ratio, a natural fit for retro games, with around 300 PPI and a 60 Hz refresh rate. It sits under OCA-laminated tempered glass for a clean, sharp image.
Controls are a highlight: dual symmetric Hall Effect thumbsticks with L3/R3, a cross D-pad in the upper position, four face buttons, and L1, R1, L2 and R2 shoulder buttons in a shelf layout. Rumble and a gyroscope add extra options for 3D and motion-based games, and volume has dedicated buttons. The plastic body measures 105 x 145 x 29 mm and weighs 289 g.
A 5500 mAh battery powers the device, charging via a top-facing USB-C port that also supports video output. Connectivity includes WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0, plus a 3.5mm headphone jack and bottom-facing dual stereo speakers. Storage is 128 GB of fast UFS 2.2, expandable via microSD for large game libraries.
On the software side, Android 13 makes it easy to install emulators, Android games and apps, and modding is permitted, so enthusiasts can tailor the system to their needs. Early impressions point to stable software support.
Ideal for: retro fans who want a powerful vertical handheld with Hall Effect sticks, a 4:3 screen and active cooling, capable of handling everything up to Dreamcast, PSP, GameCube, Wii and playable PS2.
- 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
- 5500 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, Shelf
- Extra Buttons
- Power, Reset, Volume +-
- Additional Features
- Gyroscope, Hall Effect Joysticks, Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Bottom facing
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Video Output
- USB-C video out
- Video Output Placement
- Top 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
- 105 mm x 145 mm x 29 mm
- Weight
- 289 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
- "High quality hall effect joysticks
- they learned from the mistakes in the rg cube
- software support seems to be stable and with no problems so far"
Cons
- "Early review models show a slightly yellow tint on the screen
- mainly the white ones
- grey and black ones seems to be fine"
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Compliance & Safety
Anbernic RG 406V — 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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