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Anbernic RG28XX: New pocket-sized retro gaming handheld released for under $50

The Anbernic RG28XX arrives in the wake of the Miyoo A30. (Image source: Anbernic)
The Anbernic RG28XX arrives in the wake of the Miyoo A30. (Image source: Anbernic)
Anbernic is now selling the RG28XX globally, its latest interpretation of a 2.8-inch horizontal gaming handheld. Arriving for under $50, the Anbernic RG28XX should be as powerful as the larger Anbernic RG35XX H but with a more pocketable design.

Anbernic has now released the RG28XX, a smaller alternative to the RG35XX H (curr. $89.99 on Amazon). As expected, the company equips the RG28XX with the same Allwinner H700 chipset and 1 GB of LPDDR4 RAM as recent RG35XX releases like the RG35XX 2024. Consequently, the RG28XX should be powerful enough to emulate up to Dreamcast games and less demanding PlayStation Portable titles.

Moreover, the RG28XX contains a 2.83-inch IPS display that resolves at 640 x 480 pixels. As Anbernic's product images show, it has positioned the small display between reasonably-sized game buttons, plus what appears to be the d-pad from its other smaller gaming handhelds. On top of that, the RG28XX has two pairs of shoulder buttons, two MicroSD card slots and dedicated START/SELECT buttons.

Unfortunately, the RG28XX lacks Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity. Instead, wired and wireless controllers can be connected through its sole USB Type-C port. The Anbernic RG28XX currently starts at $43.99 with a 64 GB MicroSD card, although this will rise to $47.99 on April 27. Alternatively, Anbernic offers the device with a secondary 128 GB MicroSD card for $58.99 or $62.99 after April 27.

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Alex Alderson, 2024-04-25 (Update: 2024-04-25)