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Anbernic RG40XX V
Vertical large screen retro
AnbernicLinux / GarlicOS / MUOS
Price~$99Score90/100Bat2,600mAhWt~~185g
MSRP updated Apr 2026
- 4.0" vertical display
- H700 chip
- Compact design
Bottom line
Vertical large screen retro.
- Strongest suit
- SNES / Genesis (97/100)
- Best for
- Classic Game Boy style form factor
- Main tradeoff
- No analog sticks
Summary generated from this device's catalog data — not a hands-on review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- Classic Game Boy style form factor
- Bigger screen while staying compact
- PS1 and below emulation
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- No analog sticks
- Same performance limits as other H700 devices
- Smaller battery than H variant (2,600mAh)
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | Anbernic RG40XX V |
|---|---|
| Display | 4.0" IPS 640x480 |
| Chipset | H700 Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| RAM | 1GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 64GB + microSD |
| Battery | 2,600mAh |
| Weight | ~~185g |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5, BT 4.2 |
| Ports | USB-C, microSD |
| OS | Linux / GarlicOS / MUOS |
Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
PS1 / GBA
94
SNES / Genesis
97
Portability
85
Battery
82
Value
93
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