If we are looking for a good portable console with Android, there is no shortage of alternatives; in fact, perhaps the most difficult thing is to choose a specific model, since many are very similar to each other and offer similar features. In these cases, sometimes the best thing is what can be bought cheaply anywhere, and that is where Anbernic has an advantage over the others.
Many Anbernic portable consoles are available on Amazon Europe at very low prices, and now a new model has arrived that promises to be the benchmark in its subsector. This is the Anbernic RG 406V, a new model that joins those recently presented and that promises to offer a great 3D gaming experience despite its low price.
The RG 406V is a portable console vertical format; In other words, the controls are integrated under the screen rather than on the sides. Whether this arrangement is better or not will depend on individual tastes; Anbernic also offers horizontal consoles, in which the controls are arranged on both sides of the screen like the Steam Deck, so, as we have already said, we have no shortage of alternatives.
Appearances can be deceiving with the RG 406V. While it may seem like a simple and underpowered console in its form, it actually has little to envy other models. The processor Unisoc T820 with Mali-G57 graphics card and 8GB of RAM promise enough power to run classic 3D games; specifically, the company has targeted PlayStation 2 games, and early tests show that they can be run with graphical and resolution enhancements.
That’s why the proportions of the RG 406V are a bit strange. Normally, vertical consoles have a square screen to better accommodate classic 2D games, but in this model the 4-inch screen has a resolution of 960 x 720 pixels; it’s a bit wider, even if it’s not an HD screen.
In any case, it is a more than sufficient resolution for the games it is aimed at, which should translate into a quality image. The rest of the technical details published confirm an integrated UFS 2.2 storage of 128 GB or 256 GB depending on the version, and a 5,500 mAh battery.
The greater horizontal space of the screen allowed Anbernic to include complete controls, including two analog sticks that stand out for using the Hall effect to ensure their precision over time and in use.
The Anbernic RG406V runs on Android, so it is compatible with all types of applications and games. It will be available at a starting price of $ 164.99 and should probably reach stores distributed in Europe such as Amazon or AliExpress.
