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Anbernic RG28XX
Tiny vertical handheld
AnbernicLinux / GarlicOS / MUOS
Price~$55Score91/100Bat2,100mAhWt~122g
MSRP updated Apr 2026
- 2.83" tiny screen
- Ultra portable
- H700 chip
Bottom line
Tiny vertical handheld.
- Strongest suit
- GB / GBC (98/100)
- Best for
- Maximum portability
- Main tradeoff
- Very small screen (2.83-inch)
Summary generated from this device's catalog data — not a hands-on review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- Maximum portability
- 8-bit and 16-bit era gaming
- Keychain or pocket gaming
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- Very small screen (2.83-inch)
- No analog sticks
- Limited to simpler systems
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | Anbernic RG28XX |
|---|---|
| Display | 2.83" IPS 640x480 |
| Chipset | H700 Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| RAM | 512MB DDR4 |
| Storage | 64GB + microSD |
| Battery | 2,100mAh |
| Weight | ~122g |
| Wireless | BT 4.2 (no Wi-Fi) |
| Ports | USB-C, microSD |
| OS | Linux / GarlicOS / MUOS |
Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
GB / GBC
98
SNES / Genesis
85
Portability
98
Battery
80
Value
96
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