Anbernic RG Arc S

Anbernic RG Arc S

Specification

General
Model NameAnbernic RG Arc S
BrandAnbernic
Release Date
Price$70
Where to buy?*Get the Anbernic RG Arc S from the Anbernic Official Store on AliExpress
Software
OSLinux
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)
System
CPURockchip RK3566
Cores/Threads4 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 1.8 GHz
GPUMali G52 MP2 @ 850 MHz
RAM1GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4
Storage
Internal Storage Size16GB (using microSD slot)
Internal Storage Type
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable StorageDual microSD (up to 512GB)
Expandable Storage Speed
Body
Width191 mm
Height80 mm
Depth22 mm
Weight242g
Material
SpeakersStereo
ColorsTransparent Black/Transparent Blue
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons
Analog Sticks
Rumble / vibration
Battery
Battery Capacity3500 mAh
Fast Charging
Avg. Battery Life (tested)
Display
Size (inches)4
Resolution640 x 480
Aspect Ratio4:3
Display TypeIPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness
Refresh Rate
ProtectionOCA laminated screen
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth4.2
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output via mini HDMI
Ports1 x mini HDMI
1 x USB Type C (OTG/charging)
1 x USB Type C (OTG)
Others
Miscellaneous
Other features
Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent
Sega Saturn Average
PlayStation 1 Excellent
Nintendo 64 Excellent
Sega Dreamcast Excellent
PlayStation 2 Poor
Game Boy Advance Excellent
Nintendo GameCube Poor
Nintendo DS Excellent
PlayStation Portable Excellent
Nintendo Wii Poor
PlayStation 3 Poor
Nintendo Wii U Poor
Compatibility Sheet
Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark957
Geekbench 6Single-core: 168
Multi-core: 450
Geekbench 5Single-core: 156
Multi-core: 491
Antutuv9: 105826
Cinebench R23
3DMark

Pros

  • Superb controls! The Sega Saturn inspired controls is one of the best in the market. Perfect for fans of fighting games.
  • Priced lower and more accessible than the Anbernic RG Arc D.
  • Decent front facing speakers.
  • Larger than other 4 inchers but on the plus side its ergonomics and comfort is superior.

Cons

  • Lack of touch screen.
  • Performance on Saturn, Dreamcast and N64 is a hit and miss. Harder to emulate PSP games are almost unplayable.

Comparisons

Anbernic RG Arc S vs Anbernic RG Arc D

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