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Anbernic RG353P SNES Inspired 3.5" Android & Linux Gaming Handheld A$187 + Shipping @ Electro Arcade

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Anbernic RG353P SNES Inspired 3.5" Android & Linux Gaming Handheld A$187 + Shipping @ Electro Arcade
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Associatedelectroarc on 18/06/2022 - 22:04 electroarcade.com.au (904 clicks)
Last edited 20/06/2022 - 13:28 by 2 other users

Anbernic RG353P 3.5" touch screen SNES style gaming handheld screams of nostalgia.
This SNES controller inspired latest Anbernic console has the newer RK3566 Quad-Core 64 bit Cortex-A55 with a Mail-G52.
It also has 2GB ram instead of 1GB that the RG503 comes with, so games will run smoother.
Comes with a 3.5 inches 640*480 OCA touchscreen and dual boot Android 11 or Linux.
2.4/5G WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac for game streaming and Bluetooth 4.2 for your fav controler.
Includes HDMI for pushing to a big screen along with 2 micro SD ports and SUB type c.
Usage time is upto 6hrs.
This is for the console that comes with Android 11 and 1st micro SD card that has Emuelec and RetroArch.
Insured postage with tracking is around $12.

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  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 18/06/2022 - 22:12

    How much longer till any chance of stable ps2 emulation? I just want portable soul calibur 2 / tekken 5. :(

    • Clear on 18/06/2022 - 22:21
      +2

      If you're using Android or a handheld with Android like the Retroid Pocket 2 or Odin Lite I seriously recommend that you check out the AetherSX2 emulator. Surprisingly it can run a lot of PS2 titles really smoothly.

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 18/06/2022 - 22:22

        Very locked into apple ecosystem unfortunately :(

        • Clear on 18/06/2022 - 22:27
          +2

          Time to buy a handheld. Casomme's recommendation of the Aya Neo is the best, but super expensive. This video shows the AetherSX2 emulator on some budget Android handhelds that you can pick up quite cheap.

          • Jimothy Wongingtons on 18/06/2022 - 22:40

            @Clear:

            Time to buy a handheld.

            Haha I bought a rg351mp at start of year - sunk nearly 100 hours into Pokémon unbound (fire red rom hack) so definitely got my moneys worth out of it already.

            • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 21/06/2022 - 21:57
              +1

              @Jimothy Wongingtons: 351MP is my fav.

              • Jimothy Wongingtons on 21/06/2022 - 22:28

                @electroarc: I can’t seem to find any reviews of this 353 vs 351, wouldn’t 353 be a better buy at similar money? I’m fairly sure I paid about $200 from you guys ages ago

                Edit ooof 231 for case bundle

      • pitoui on 19/06/2022 - 00:08

        Most PS2 games run terribly on the Retroid Pocket 2+.
        Everything from Dreamcast and older run quite well.

        • Clear on 19/06/2022 - 00:14

          Did you use the AetherSX2 emulator? It runs well by the looks.

          • pitoui on 19/06/2022 - 07:38

            @Clear: Yes, unfortunately the frame rate of the PS2 games I tested were all over the place.
            However overall for the price, I'd highly recommend.

            • Clear on 19/06/2022 - 09:02

              @pitoui: Uses a UNISOC T310 I see and that's pretty weak so it makes sense. I'll have to try it on something more powerful. Powkiddy do an Android handheld with the T618.

    • Casomme on 18/06/2022 - 22:24
      +1

      New handhelds can already emulate ps2.
      I would recommend something with a 6600u or 6800u like the aya neo 2022 models coming soon.

      Also the intel model $269 USD:
      https://youtu.be/Tg9WYqrUxA8

      • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 18/06/2022 - 22:48

        WIll be interesting to see what actually makes it to market and the final price point by the close of this year and early next, but definitely an exciting time for tech.

        • Casomme on 18/06/2022 - 22:51

          The steam deck has changed the market. The only good handhelds were over a grand before it arrived.

          • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 18/06/2022 - 23:32

            @Casomme: True will bring the competition prices down, but sadly no steam deck in Oz yet. Have read they will lose $$ on device sales but make their money via software licensing/sales thereafter.

    • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 18/06/2022 - 22:27
      +1

      Smooth PS2 emulation on an affordable handheld is probably another 2 chipsets away I think.
      The ceiling is PS1, N64, Dreamcast. This should run them better with the newer chipset and more RAM but there will be titles that will be too demanding even with tweaking and changing emulators. Android will run N64 better and hoping improvements with aethersx2 emulator brings us much closer to PS2.

    • TeddyBear on 18/06/2022 - 23:01
      +2

      Never on this class of CPU. PS2 emulation is already fairly performant on flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processors, as seen here (12min). GameCube and possibly Wii emulation can work well on the Odin Lite. Those are running A78 cores; GC seems perform well down to A76 cores.

      If you're looking for an X86 based handheld like an AMD 5600U powered unit, this isn't an issue.

      • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 26/06/2022 - 17:58

        Yeah as you mentioned Odin lite is a good start and a smartphone with Snapdragon processor is by far the cheapest option with a good controller. Price/availability must be keeping it out of handhelds.
        Have been considering bringing in the ONEXPLAYER Mini 5800U but at the resell price around 2k not sure if enough demand is there. Interesting to see how the AYANEO Next goes selling locally for more than the ONEXPLAYER…
        The Anbernic win600 is out next month and could be an affordable step closer - https://youtu.be/xyLpsmeorZE

  • SupeNintendoChalmers on 18/06/2022 - 22:44
    +1

    Looks nice, but screen is too small imho

    • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 18/06/2022 - 22:50

      Screen size is a nice step up from the 351P/M but yes a tad bigger screen would have nailed it.

  • DonWilson on 18/06/2022 - 22:50
    -7

    Same price but FREE SHIPPING direct from the manufacturer: https://anbernic.com/products/anbernic-rg353p

    This deal seems to be an extra ~$14 for shipping.

    • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 18/06/2022 - 23:06
      +3

      Yes around $10 more, but very likely you'll get it faster from us than from China and with a local warranty.

      • BinChicken69 on 18/06/2022 - 23:10

        Agreed and yeah local warranty less risk of shipping damage and you deal in same county better overall

        • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 18/06/2022 - 23:12
          +1

          Yeah, I'm not a fan of having these little packages with no padding smashed around for up to 30 days as they make their way via international budget post.

      • DonWilson on 19/06/2022 - 02:05

        Do you already have these in stock and are just holding on to them for the release date?

  • BinChicken69 on 18/06/2022 - 23:01
    -1

    Im waiting till I can play Wii games and switch games smoothly (non android OS) with the rate of handhelds a reckon about 3-5 more years and it may exist
    + OLED/IPS screen
    + good hand fit comfortably button set
    + 2gb ram (Linux build) /6gb (android )
    + dock mode up to 1440p (1080p standard 1:1 of original consoles to scale

    • BinChicken69 on 18/06/2022 - 23:02

      Miss playing the Wii but I want the on the go experience without having a switch as I like the classic Wii games better, but also the easy pull out and stat playing experence, with all the roms at my fingertips

    • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 18/06/2022 - 23:03

      While not perfect, for home use, you could always stream from your PC to a lower spec handheld.
      Or spend the $1,500 on a killer windows-based handheld.

      • BinChicken69 on 18/06/2022 - 23:05

        I did look at that but thair is a little delay on it and I can't stream away from home whenever I want, at that point I may as well play my PC than stream.

        • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 18/06/2022 - 23:14
          +1

          Good news is this is a hot space right now with a fair few doing it over the 1k mark, so only a matter of time..

        • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 21/06/2022 - 22:02

          Have had confirmation Win600 isnt too far away - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfWv14WL-sU

  • Orion au on 19/06/2022 - 10:52

    I won't be purchasing this model but it's good to see some Australian stores popping up with these Android/Linux emulation handhelds. Are you thinking about expanding to some of the other brands and models in this market?

    • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 19/06/2022 - 12:02

      We do Pandora and working on android TV unit. Looking at a few but was super keen on some of the leading handhelds but are over 1k. Which ones have you been following?

      • Orion au on 19/06/2022 - 16:33

        I just follow the scene generally.

        I have too many handhelds, including a RG351V, GPD Win Max and even an Ayn Odin Lite ordered on the IGG campaign. I'm a sucker for collecting these things though so no doubt I'll jump in and get something in future!

        • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 20/06/2022 - 09:32

          Hanging for Ayn to open up retail so we can sell their products. What's your fav console?

  • Associatedelectroarc @ Electro Arcade on 22/06/2022 - 09:56

    Custom Firmware JELOS is out on the 353P bringing enhancements already
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJR0Evx3KS0

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