Anbernic Unveils RG476H Retro Handheld Featuring 120Hz Screen
Anbernic has unveiled its global RG476H retro gaming handheld. The device is fitted with a 120Hz display and can emulate PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Gamecube games in a compact, pocketable form factor weighing close to 300g.
Emulation Performance and Hardware
The RG476H is powered by the Unisoc T820 processor, which incorporates an Mali-G57 MP4 GPU along with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. With this set of hardware, the following benchmarks in emulation performance can be established:
- Higher-end emulations like Dreamcast and Nintendo 64 run at upscaled 960p resolution.
- PSP games can run at a 3x upscale.
- More demanding systems like Gamecube and PlayStation 2 are emulated at their native 480p res.
Display, Controls, and Design
The handheld centers around a 4.7 IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio; this fits perfectly for retro gaming. Key physical aspects include:
- Display Features: 1280 x 960 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 500 nits.
- Controls: Includes Hall Effect joysticks that are durable, along with support for motion controls through a six-axis gyroscope.
- Storage: Has 128GB of internal UFS 2.2 flash storage, which is expandable through microSD.
- Battery: Provides power for gaming sessions through a power bank of 5,000mAh capacity.
- Dimensions: Measures 176 x 86 x 16mm and weighs around 290g.
Pricing, Colors, and Availability
The Anbernic RG476H is now available in Black, Indigo, and Retro Grey color options. The pricing scheme follows:
- Base Model (No MicroSD card): $149.99
- Model with 128 GB microSD card: $164.99
- Model with 256 GB microSD card: $179.99
Anbernic has remarked that these introductory prices will see a $15 increase on September 22 at 10:00 UTC.
