Anbernic

The Anbernic trademark was registered in 2017 by Chinese manufacturer Shenzhen YangLiMing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd, which released its first handheld console, the Retro Game (RG), that same year. The brand gained prominence after launching a series of popular retrogaming devices, including the RG351P, RG353V, and RG35XX models. 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. Since the establishment of the company 7 years ago, it has released an average of 4-5 models per year. == Software ==

The devices typically run on Android or Linux-based operating systems and allow users to play classic video games through software emulation. Due to their popularity, several open source projects provide custom firmware for these devices, offering additional features and extended support. These include ArkOS, AmberElec, ROCKNIX, and muOS. == Reception ==

Its systems have consistently received acclaim and are considered among the best retro gaming devices. 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. == List of devices ==

Identified by the inclusion of "XX" in their model name, this line of Anbernic handhelds is powered by the same Allwinner H700 chipset. Beginning with the RG35XX Plus, these devices are relatively cheap (35-70 euro) and low-powered compared to other emulation handhelds. Emulation ability tops out at PS1, with most N64 games and Dreamcast games playable at full-speed. The only difference in these handhelds are available controls and form factor. For example the 35XXSP is a clamshell device with no analog sticks, while the 35XXH is a horizontal handheld with sticks. Custom firmware is usually compatible across the entire lineup. Sometimes this may require a small update from the firmware developers. == References ==