Device Profile

Anbernic

RG DS

A-TierAndroid 14ClamshellRK3568

82

HR Rating

Critic-weighted composite

86

User Rating

From 11 community votes

MSRP

$95

A-Tier

RG DS

4"3gig4000

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11 votes

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.

Specs

Display

OCA

Screen

4

Processor

yes

RAM

3gig

Storage

32gig

Battery

4000

OS

Android 14

Hardware Breakdown

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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