ANBERNIC

RG DS

2025ClamshellAndroid 14RK3568
82
HR Rating
Critic-weighted composite
86
User Rating
From 11 community votes
MSRP
$159
A-Tier
RG DS
4"3 GB4000 mAh
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The Anbernic RG DS is a budget-friendly dual-screen Android handheld designed to recreate a true Nintendo DS-style experience with modern hardware. It features two 4-inch IPS touchscreens, stylus support, and a clamshell design, making it ideal for DS emulation and multitasking on Android. Powered by the RK3568 chipset, it’s best suited for DS, N64, and PSP-level gaming, offering a unique form factor at an accessible price point.

The Stat Sheet

15 categories
Battery Life
7.8
Brightness / Outdoor Visibility
7.5
Controls
8.0
DurabilityBest
9.2
Ease of UseWORST
7.5
Ergonomics
8.0
Haptics Feedback
8.0
Hardware Quality
8.0
OS Support
7.8
Performance
8.5
Portability
9.0
Screen Quality
8.0
Software
7.8
Speaker Quality
8.0
Value
9.0

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