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Android or Linux: which retro console to choose?
Anbernic handhelds come in two families: Linux (RG35XX, RG34XX, RG CubeXX, RG SP 2026) and Android (RG406H, RG Slide, RG556, RG557, RG DS, RG DDS). The choice mostly depends on which consol…
Which retro console form factor to choose?
Beyond power, the form factor completely changes the gaming experience. Horizontal (RG34XX, RG406H, RG556, RG557): the most versatile, comfortable for long sessions and for almost every sys…
AMOLED or IPS: which screen for a retro console?
The AMOLED screen of the RG556 and RG557 (5.48″, Full HD) offers perfect blacks and vivid colours: ideal for recent games, high-definition PSP and video. The IPS screens of the other models…
microSD cards: how much storage for a retro console?
Linux models boot from a microSD card: the RG35XX, RG34XX and RG CubeXX even have two slots, one for the system and one for games, which makes updates easier. Supported cards go up to 512 G…
Retro console battery life: what to expect?
Advertised battery life ranges from about 6 to 8 hours depending on the model, but it varies a lot with what you run. Light games (Game Boy, NES, Super Nintendo, Mega Drive) use little powe…
Which retro console for beginners?
On a budget: the RG35XX covers all the classics up to PlayStation 1, Game Boy Advance and Mega Drive, and you can pick it up and play straight away. Best value for money: the RG34XX, which…
