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Anbernic RG DS Plus
Sub-$95 Linux DS clamshell
AnbernicLinux (NNDSS; GammaOS planned)
Price$94.99Score87/100Bat4,000mAh (~6 hours claimed), 5V/1.5AWt344g (167 x 96 x 24 mm)
Price checked Sep 2026
- Dual 4.3" 1024x768 IPS (4x DS integer scale)
- Linux + NNDSS; 4,000mAh (~6 hrs), 344g
- Integrated capacitive stylus + 15–180° dual-alloy hinge
- RK3568, 1GB RAM, 16GB OS card; $94.99 after intro sale
Our verdict
The RG DS Plus is Anbernic's sub-$95 Linux DS clamshell: dual 4.3-inch 1024x768 IPS panels (4x integer DS), a stylus in the shell, 4,000mAh, and 344g. It is not more powerful than the original RG DS — same RK3568, less RAM. Buy it for cheap integer-scaled DS; skip it for 3DS or Android apps.
Editorial verdict based on this device's catalog specs, pricing, and scores — not a hands-on lab review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- Budget Nintendo DS with pixel-perfect 4x scaling
- Linux dual-screen under $100
- Buyers replacing the original RG DS
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- Intro $84.99 window closed; Anbernic store lists $94.99 (16GB) as of 2026-09-21
- 1GB RAM (down from 3GB on the RG DS); 3DS is not the target
- No eMMC; Linux lives on the included 16GB TF. 5V/1.5A charging only
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | Anbernic RG DS Plus |
|---|---|
| Display | Dual 4.3" IPS 1024x768, OCA laminated (lower screen touch + stylus) |
| Chipset | Rockchip RK3568 quad Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz (Mali-G52 2EE) |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Storage | 16GB TF (OS) + dual microSD up to 2TB; no eMMC |
| Battery | 4,000mAh (~6 hours claimed), 5V/1.5A |
| Weight | 344g (167 x 96 x 24 mm) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4/5 GHz), BT 4.2 |
| Ports | Dual USB-C (charge + OTG), dual microSD, 3.5mm |
| OS | Linux (NNDSS; GammaOS planned) |
Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
DS / 3DS
90
PS1 / GBA
88
Portability
84
Battery
80
Value
95
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