Anbernic RG-DS
Dual-screen DS/3DS focused
~$93-95
MSRP updated Apr 2026
- Dual 4" screens
- DS/3DS emulation
- RK3568 chip
- Clamshell design
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most.
- DS and 3DS emulation enthusiasts
- Dual-screen Android gaming
- Compact clamshell portability
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying.
- Smaller screens than single-screen alternatives
- RK3568 limits higher-end emulation
- 3GB RAM may constrain multitasking
Specs snapshot
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Performance snapshot
How it stacks up by play style.
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Head-to-head comparisons
Anbernic RG-DS vs Retroid Pocket 2S (2026) — Android Handheld Comparison
The Anbernic RG-DS (~$93-95) and Retroid Pocket 2S (~$120) go head-to-head in this Android handheld comparison. Anbernic RG-DS averages higher across our benchmarks, while Anbernic RG-DS wins on price.
Anbernic RG-DS vs Retroid Pocket 5 (2026) — Android Handheld Comparison
The Anbernic RG-DS (~$93-95) and Retroid Pocket 5 (~$199) go head-to-head in this Android handheld comparison. Anbernic RG-DS averages higher across our benchmarks, while Anbernic RG-DS wins on price.
Anbernic RG-DS vs Retroid Pocket Mini V2 (2026) — Android Handheld Comparison
The Anbernic RG-DS (~$93-95) and Retroid Pocket Mini V2 (~$179) are closely matched Android handhelds. The right pick comes down to display, battery, and form factor — not raw performance.
Anbernic RG-DS vs Anbernic RG477V (2026) — Android Handheld Comparison
The Anbernic RG-DS (~$93-95) and Anbernic RG477V (~$200) go head-to-head in this Android handheld comparison. Anbernic RG-DS averages higher across our benchmarks, while Anbernic RG-DS wins on price.
Anbernic RG-DS vs Anbernic RG557 (2026) — Android Handheld Comparison
The Anbernic RG-DS (~$93-95) and Anbernic RG557 (~$210) go head-to-head in this Android handheld comparison. Anbernic RG-DS averages higher across our benchmarks, while Anbernic RG-DS wins on price.
Anbernic RG-DS vs Retroid Pocket 6 (2026) — Android Handheld Comparison
The Anbernic RG-DS (~$93-95) and Retroid Pocket 6 (~$229) are closely matched Android handhelds. The right pick comes down to display, battery, and form factor — not raw performance.