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Anbernic
Founded2017 Edit this on Wikidata
Headquarters
Shenzhen Edit this on Wikidata
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China Edit this on Wikidata
ParentShenzhen YangLiMing Electronic Technology Co.
Websiteanbernic.com

Anbernic is a Chinese handheld gaming console company founded in 2017 in Shenzhen by Shenzhen YangLiMing Electronic Technology Co.[1]

The company is known for producing devices that emulate video game systems from the first five generations, such as the NES, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, SNES, PlayStation, and Nintendo 64, as well as more recent consoles from the seventh generation, like the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS.[2]

History

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An Anbernic RG40XX model launched in 2024.

The Anbernic trademark was registered in 2017 by Chinese manufacturer Shenzhen YangLiMing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd,[3] which released its first handheld console, the Retro Game (RG), that same year.[4] The brand gained prominence after launching a series of popular retrogaming devices, including the RG351P, RG353V, and RG35XX models.[5]

In December 2018, American rapper Soulja Boy launched the emulator console SouljaGame Console, which was actually a rebranded version of existing consoles developed by Anbernic. The project was shut down less than a month after its release.[6][7][8]

Over the first seven years, the company has released an average of 4-5 models per year.[9][10]

Software

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The devices typically run on Android or Linux-based operating systems and allow users to play classic video games through software emulation.[11][12]

Due to their popularity, several open source projects provide custom firmware for these devices, offering additional features and extended support. These include ArkOS,[13] AmberElec[14] and ROCKNIX.[15]

Reception

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Its systems have consistently received acclaim and are considered among the best retro gaming devices.[2][5][16][17]

In 2020, Begina de Miguel of El País praised the RG350 model, stating that it "combines high performance with excellent gameplay," and named it the "best retro handheld console" for under 100 euros.[16]

In 2023, Billy Givens and Harry Rabinowitz of Popular Mechanics praised Anbernic's user-friendly interfaces, selecting the RG351P model as the "best handheld game system for emulation."[17] However, they warmed that "loading old games into emulators and then selling them in this way is legally questionable in the United States," though consumers are "protected from the illegal nature of these emulations" since the company is based in China.[17]

In 2024, Jordan McMahon of The Strategist described the Anbernic RG35XX as the "best handheld gaming console for retro gaming," while Keith Stuart of The Guardian referred to Anbernic consoles as "unofficial handhelds" that "play thousands of games –as long as you don’t mind about the shady legality of homebrew emulators and downloadable rom files."[18]

List of devices

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Model Release Date SoC CPU GPU Operating System
RG351P Sep 2020 Rockchip RK3326 4 * 1.5 GHz Cortex A35 ARM Mali-G31 (2 Execution Engines) Linux
RG351M Jan 2021
RG351V Feb 2021
RG552[19] Dec 2021 Rockchip RK3399 2 * 2.0 GHz Cortex A72
4 * 1.5 GHz Cortex A53 		ARM Mali-T860 MP4 Android & Linux
RG353[20] Jun 2022 Rockchip RK3566 4 * 1.8 GHz Cortex A55 ARM Mali-G52 (2 Execution Engines) Android & Linux
RG35XX Plus Nov 2023 Allwinner H700 4 * 1.5 GHz Cortex A53 ARM Mali-G31 MP2 Linux
RG Cube Jun 2024 UNISOC T820 1 * 2.7 GHz Cortex A76
3 * 2.3 GHz Cortex A76
4 * 2.1 GHz Cortex A55 		ARM Mali-G57 MC4 Android

References

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  1. ^ Newcombe, Rosalie (2024-05-20). "Anbernic shows off how retro handhelds are made in rare behind-the-scenes footage". Dexerto. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  2. ^ a b Stuart, Keith (2022-11-30). "The best retro video game consoles for 2022". The Guardian. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  3. ^ "ANBERNIC Trademark of SHENZHEN YANG LI MING ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED - Registration Number 5711050 - Serial Number 87750983 :: Justia Trademarks". trademarks.justia.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  4. ^ "ABOUT US". Anbernic. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  5. ^ a b "Top 10 Best Retro Handhelds Of 2021" (video). YouTube. RetroDodo. 2021-12-19.
  6. ^ Lanier, Liz (2018-12-07). "Soulja Boy Is Selling Cheap Emulator Consoles Now". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  7. ^ Lanier, Liz (2018-12-31). "Soulja Boy's emulator consoles meet their inevitable end". Engadget. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  8. ^ Frank, Allegra (2018-12-05). "Soulja Boy is selling a console that's basically an overpriced emulator". Polygon. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  9. ^ "About Us". Anbernic. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  10. ^ "Company Overview - Shenzhen Yangliming Electronic Technology Co., Ltd". Alibaba.com. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  11. ^ Smith, Colin (2022-11-09). "Pocket-Sized Metal Gaming Machines". Trend Hunter. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  12. ^ McFerran, Damien (2024-06-04). "Review: Anbernic RG35XX SP - Superb GBA SP Clone That's Worth Every Penny At $70". Time Extension. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  13. ^ "ArkOS". GitHub. ArkOS. Mar 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "AmberELEC". GitHub. AmberELEC. 2024-03-31.
  15. ^ "ROCKNIX". GitHub. ROCKNIX. 2024-04-12.
  16. ^ a b de Miguel, Regina (2020-10-18). "Las mejores consolas portátiles retro para jugar niños y adultos" [The best retro handheld consoles for kids and adults to play]. El País (in Spanish). ISSN 1134-6582. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  17. ^ a b c Givens, Billy; Rabinowitz, Harry (2023-08-17). "Game Anywhere With the Best Handheld Game Systems from Nintendo, Valve, and ASUS". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  18. ^ Stuart, Keith (2024-01-04). "Super Pocket review – an affordable mini console that's simply a joy to play". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  19. ^ Lynch, Gerald (Jan 28, 2022). "Anbernic RG552 review". TechRadar. Future plc.
  20. ^ Alderson, Alex (Nov 7, 2022). "Anbernic RG353M: New gaming handheld arrives with Android and Linux dual boot support". Notebook Check.
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