OVERANBERNIC 11.11 Mega Sale: Best Handheld Deals for Emulation (Ends Nov 18)
ANBERNIC's 11.11 Mega Sale is live on its official store, and the countdown on the sale page says it ends November 18 at 11:59:59 PM PST. Prices below are the ones listed on anbernic.com on November 2 for the base configuration shipping from China; US warehouse stock, colours and bigger storage options can cost more or be sold out, so check the product page before you buy.
Best picks for emulation
- RG 477V: $258.59 (was $269.99, 8GB + 128GB). Dimensity 8300, Android 14, 4.7-inch screen. The strongest chip in the sale and the one to get if you want GameCube, PS2 and Switch emulation.
- RG 557: $267.26 (was $274.99, 8GB + 128GB). Same Dimensity 8300 and Android 14 in a horizontal body with a 5.48-inch AMOLED screen. Pick this over the 477V if you prefer a wider grip and an OLED panel.
- RG556: $174.79 (was $184.99). Unisoc T820, Android 13, 5.48-inch AMOLED. A solid mid-range choice for PS2, Dreamcast, PSP and lighter GameCube games.
- RG 406V: $160.27 (was $164.99). Unisoc T820 and Android 13 in a vertical 4-inch body. Same chip as the RG556 if you want a smaller device.
- RG405M: $117.99 (was $177.99). Unisoc T618, Android 12, 4-inch touch screen. One of the biggest cuts on an Android model, and still great for PSP, DS and everything older.
Budget retro picks (Linux)
- RG28XX: $31.76 (was $47.99). The cheapest way in for 8-bit and 16-bit classics.
- RG 34XXSP: $61.79 (was $67.99). H700 chip in a clamshell with a 3.4-inch screen, made for Game Boy Advance and SNES.
- RG 40XXV: $59.66 (was $67.99). H700 with a 4-inch screen in a vertical body, good for up to PS1.
- RG CubeXX: $58.91 (was $66.99). H700 with a square 3.95-inch screen.
Which one should you get?
- If your budget stretches, the RG 477V or RG 557 are the clear picks: the Dimensity 8300 is far ahead of the T820 and T618 for newer systems.
- For PS2 and older on a budget, the RG405M at $117.99 is the value pick.
- For pure retro under $65, any of the H700 Linux models do the job; the RG28XX is the cheapest.
- The discount on each model varies, so compare the listed sale price with the original price on the product page. All of these need your own game files; Overclocked never links to game files.
- See our compatibility list for what we have actually verified.