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* very powerful
* great price for the performance
* good ergonomics
* good buttons
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* not really pocketable because of its size
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== Performance ==
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== Price ==
~$170


=== Price ===
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~$170
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=== Colors ===
== Colors ==


<div><ul>  
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ANBERNIC RG406V white all sides.png|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ANBERNIC RG406V white all sides.png|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ANBERNIC RG406V grey all sides.png|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ANBERNIC RG406V grey all sides.png|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ANBERNIC RG406V black transparent all sides.png|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ANBERNIC RG406V black transparent all sides.png|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
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== More Images ==
 
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:RG406V packaging1 handhelds wiki.webp|thumb|none|400px|Unboxing the RG406V]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:RG406V packaging2 handhelds wiki.webp|thumb|none|400px|Contents in the box]] </li>
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<div><li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:RG406V buttons - ports - specs.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Buttons and Specs]] </li></<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:anbernic-rg406V-original-english-user-manual-1.png|thumb|none|400px|Official User Manual]] </li></div>


=== More Information ===
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== Official website ==


https://anbernic.com/products/rg-406v
https://anbernic.com/products/rg-406v


https://joeysretrohandhelds.com/guides/anbernic-rg406v-setup-guide/
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== Size comparison ==
 
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S vs R36XX vs BATLEXP G350 vs R36Plus vs RG406V front.webp|thumb|none|400px|[[R36S]] vs [[R36XX]] vs [[BATLEXP G350]] vs [[R36Plus]] vs [[ANBERNIC_RG406V|RG406V]]]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S vs R36XX vs BATLEXP G350 vs R36Plus vs RG406V back.webp|thumb|none|400px|[[R36S]] vs [[R36XX]] vs [[BATLEXP G350]] vs [[R36Plus]] vs [[ANBERNIC_RG406V|RG406V]]]] </li>
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=== Videos ===
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== Videos ==


<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvjr8yDI1Ec&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD</youtube>
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvjr8yDI1Ec&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD</youtube>


=== Performance ===
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These are some great Switch, PS2 and GameCube gameplay videos. List of games and timestamp for each tested game is in the video description.
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<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPgvPfWg0ec</youtube>
== Firmware ==
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILT7OWwncR0</youtube>
Official Firmware (Android 13): https://anbernic.com/pages/ambernic-system-update-links-for-various-models
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXMjLIec3Hs</youtube>
 
 
=== GammaOS Next ===
GammaOS (LineageOS): https://github.com/TheGammaSqueeze/GammaOSNext/wiki/GammaOS-Next-Installation#anbernic-rg556--rg-cube--rg406h--rg406v
 
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3bgZf3mhzU</youtube>
 
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== Setup Guide ==
 
=== Getting started ===
 
* Boot the device and follow the on-screen prompts - device will be setup automatically (takes a few minutes).
* Now you can use the Android operating system like on any mobile phone. Settings can be accessed by swiping down the screen twice.
* Connect to your wifi.
* There may be notification of a system update which you should perform (takes a few minutes).
* Login to the Google Play Store and download the android games and emulators you want to have on your device
* For downloading emulators, [https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium Obtainium] plus the [https://github.com/RJNY/Obtainium-Emulation-Pack Obtainium Emulation Pack] are recommended for new users.
* There are multiple front-end/game launcher options for emulators. [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magneticchen.daijishou&hl=en Daijishō] and [https://es-de.org/ ES-DE Frontend] are the most known launchers.
 
== Adding files ==
 
=== Direct download ===
 
You can download files directly on your RG406V with a browser. Firefox mobile with uBlock as an adblocker is pretty good for this.
 
=== Transfer files from PC to your handheld ===
 
There are multiple ways to do this. One simple and easy way is through SFTP connection. Once set up, this is a very convenient way to get files to your device(s).
 
On the RG406V download a file manager of your choice with SFTP support. For example:
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cxinventor.file.explorer&hl=en Cx File Explorer]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander&hl=en Total Commander] + [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.tcplugins.SFTP&hl=en SFTPplugin for Total Commander]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.zhanghai.android.files&hl=en Material Files]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lysesoft.andftp AndFTP]
 
<div>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:RG406V file manager network connection1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Open your file manager (Cx File Explorer in this case)]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:RG406V file manager network connection2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Start the networking service]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:RG406V file manager network connection3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Now you see the credentials you have to use on your PC]] </li>
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=== Firmware ===
On PC you can use a file manager like [https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client FileZilla] or [https://winscp.net/eng/index.php WinSCP] and connect to your device.
https://anbernic.com/pages/ambernic-system-update-links-for-various-models
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:RG406V filezilla sftp connection.jpg|thumb|none|400px|File manager on PC (FileZilla)]] </li>
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https://github.com/TheGammaSqueeze/Bootloader_Unlock_Anbernic_T820/releases
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Latest revision as of 04:12, 8 April 2026

Anbernic RG406V
Specification
BrandAnbernic
Release DateSeptember 19th 2024
Form FactorVertical
SoCUNISOC Tiger T820
CPU8 cores: 1*A76@2.7GHz + 3*A76@2.3GHz + 4*A55@2.1GHz
GPUQuad-core Mali-G57, 850MHz
RAM8GB LPDDR4X
Screen Size4"
Resolution960*720
Aspect Ratio4:3
Screen TypeIPS
OSAndroid 13
Internal Storage128G UFS2.2
External Storage1x microSD card slot up to 2TB
WiFi2.4/5G WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
Video OutputUSB Type-C Supports 1080p DisplayPort output
SpeakerDual Speakers
3.5mm Audio Jackyes
Battery5500mAh
Dimensionslength 14.5cm; width 10.5cm; height 2.9cm
Weight289g
ExtrasRGB Joystick Lighting, Hall Effect Joysticks and Triggers, Six-axis Gyroscope, Vibration
Pros & Cons of the Anbernic RG406V
✅ Pros ❌ Cons
  • very powerful
  • great price for the performance
  • good ergonomics
  • good buttons
  • not really pocketable because of its size

Performance[edit]

SNES GBA PS1 NDS PSP N64 DC Saturn GC PS2 3DS Wii

Anbernic T820 RG556 Game Compatibility- T820

RG556 Compatibility Sheet

Gameplay Videos
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Handhelds with the Unisoc T820 chip

Price[edit]

~$170

Get the Anbernic RG406V: AliExpress1 - AliExpress1 - AliExpress1 - AliExpress US1

Official Anbernic Store: link

↪ Other great handhelds

1 Buying through these affiliate links helps support the wiki. Your price stays the same. Commissions go toward devices, testing, documentation, and server costs.

Colors[edit]

    • More Images[edit]

  • Unboxing the RG406V
  • Contents in the box
  • Buttons and Specs
    • </
  • Official User Manual

    • Size comparison[edit]

    Videos[edit]

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    YouTube

    Firmware[edit]

    Official Firmware (Android 13): https://anbernic.com/pages/ambernic-system-update-links-for-various-models


    GammaOS Next[edit]

    GammaOS (LineageOS): https://github.com/TheGammaSqueeze/GammaOSNext/wiki/GammaOS-Next-Installation#anbernic-rg556--rg-cube--rg406h--rg406v

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    YouTube

    Setup Guide[edit]

    Getting started[edit]

    • Boot the device and follow the on-screen prompts - device will be setup automatically (takes a few minutes).
    • Now you can use the Android operating system like on any mobile phone. Settings can be accessed by swiping down the screen twice.
    • Connect to your wifi.
    • There may be notification of a system update which you should perform (takes a few minutes).
    • Login to the Google Play Store and download the android games and emulators you want to have on your device
    • For downloading emulators, Obtainium plus the Obtainium Emulation Pack are recommended for new users.
    • There are multiple front-end/game launcher options for emulators. Daijishō and ES-DE Frontend are the most known launchers.

    Adding files[edit]

    Direct download[edit]

    You can download files directly on your RG406V with a browser. Firefox mobile with uBlock as an adblocker is pretty good for this.

    Transfer files from PC to your handheld[edit]

    There are multiple ways to do this. One simple and easy way is through SFTP connection. Once set up, this is a very convenient way to get files to your device(s).

    On the RG406V download a file manager of your choice with SFTP support. For example:

  • Open your file manager (Cx File Explorer in this case)
  • Start the networking service
  • Now you see the credentials you have to use on your PC

    • On PC you can use a file manager like FileZilla or WinSCP and connect to your device.

  • File manager on PC (FileZilla)
    • Retrieved from "https://handhelds.wiki/index.php?title=Anbernic_RG406V&oldid=50556"