Anbernic is a Chinese manufacturer of handheld retrocomputing devices based in Shenzhen.[1] Typically running a version of Android or Linux, these allow users to play historical video games through software emulation.

Its systems have often met with acclaim, considered among the best retrocomputing devices released from 2020 to 2022.[2][1][3] Due to their popularity, a number of open source projects provide custom firmware for the devices, adding additional features and extended support.[4][5]

List of devices edit

Model CPU SoC Operating System
RG353M[6] 4 x 1.8 GHz Cortex A55 RK3566 Android & Linux
RG552[7] 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex A72 & 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex A53 RK3399 Android & Linux
RG351 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex A35 RK3326 Linux

References edit

  1. ^ a b Stuart, Keith (Nov 30, 2022). "The best retro video game consoles for 2022". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved Apr 4, 2024.
  2. ^ "Top 10 Best Retro Handhelds Of 2021" (video). YouTube. RetroDodo. Dec 19, 2021.
  3. ^ Crandall, Russ (Nov 30, 2022). "My Favorite Handhelds of 2022" (video). youtube.com. Retro Game Corps.
  4. ^ "ArkOS". GitHub. ArkOS. Mar 3, 2024.
  5. ^ "AmberELEC". GitHub. AmberELEC. Mar 31, 2024.
  6. ^ Alderson, Alex (Nov 7, 2022). "Anbernic RG353M: New gaming handheld arrives with Android and Linux dual boot support". Notebook Check. Notebook Check.
  7. ^ Lynch, Gerald (Jan 28, 2022). "Anbernic RG552 review". TechRadar. Future plc.