There are some great price drops this year in AliExpress’s summer sales, such as the one on the ANBERNIC RG 40XXV retro console, the vertical-screen version of the ANBERNIC RG 40XXH.
A compact machine featuring a 4-inch 4:3 screen with a resolution of 640×480 pixels and very narrow bezels. Inside, it features the well-known Allwinner H700 quad-core processor, capable of emulating all 16-bit consoles, the PS1, and arcade machines, and it’s said to be able to emulate even some PSP titles. This console includes 1 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and for storage, it has two microSD card slots for the system and games.
To run this handheld, it uses a Linux-based operating system to maximize performance, and, by the way, it comes with a 64 GB microSD card preloaded with the system and thousands of games.
The battery is 3200 mAh, capable of lasting up to 6 hours of gameplay, and it recharges via a dedicated USB Type-C port. For wireless connectivity, it features Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2, and for controls, it includes a joystick, an analog D-pad, four triggers on the back, Start, Select, Reset, and a function key. The connectors include a USB Type-C OTG port, micro HDMI, and a 3.5 mm audio jack.
This device also features a vibration motor for compatible titles, gamepad support, and two small speakers.
Availability and best price
- The ANBERNIC RG 40XXV retro console is available on AliExpress starting at just around €52 with shipping included when using one of the discount codes from AliExpress’s summer sale.
