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General

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Series

RG35XX1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Product tags and the maker's RG35XX series guide place it in the RG35XX series2Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/differences-and-similarities-about-rg35xx-seriesRead 6 October 2026

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

November 20231Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Store listing published 2023-11-23 (product JSON published_at). A buyer review says it was preordered at launch

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Status

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Available1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026The maker sells the Gray version. The Black options are shown as unavailable in the store data.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$57.9914Press articleretrododo.com/anbernic-officially-reveals-rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Launch article, November 2023: the handheld shows a $57.99 early bird price tag, which increases to $63.99 some time after. US dollars, no tax stated. The article names no card capacity. The 64GB card is the standard bundle in the maker's box list, and the maker store later lists a regular price of $63.99. Retro Dodo's review says just $65

$177.991Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Maker store: regular price $177.99 for the standard version, shown with a sale price. Reviews and the community sheet give the same $178 retail price, with $167.99 for the first 48 hours. The 128 GB and 256 GB microSD bundles cost more. Tax is not included.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Price column: $168 (first 48 hours), $178 (retail).

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Transparent black, Gray, White1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Product Parameter image: Transparent black, Gray, White. The store variants say Black Transparent, Gray, White

Black, Grey1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Specification table: Color Black / Grey. The store options are Gray and Black.2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405m.jsRead 11 October 2026Store options: Gray and Black.

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Retro handheld1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Marketed as a Portable Retro Handheld Console. Linux emulation device without analog sticks

Android handheld1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Android 12 handheld that plays Android games and 20+ emulators.

Form factor

Vertical1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Vertical Game Boy style body on the product photos. Store tag: Vertical

Slate1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Single slate body with the controls around the screen on the maker photos.

Platform and software

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OS family

Other Linux1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026

Android1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

OS at launch

Linux1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Product Parameter image: System Linux. The current text table says Linux 64-bit, which the maker added with firmware V1.1.4 in June 2024

Android 121Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

Latest OS

RG 35XX+P V1.2.4 (260522)3Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/system-updateRead 6 October 2026RG35XX 2024 Version / RG35XX PLUS: RG 35XX+P-V1.2.4-EN16GB-260522 and RG 35XX+P-EN-64G-V1.2.4-260522

Anbernic system V1.18 (Android 12)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Store notice: RG405M latest system version V1.18. The page still lists Android 12.

Built-in game stores

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Google Play1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Specification table: Support Android games, and users can download games. The Google Play Store is confirmed by Retro Dodo and Time Extension.4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Play Store already installed.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Games and apps come from the Google Play Store.

Physical games

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists TF card slots only (Dual card slots, TF1 and TF2 on the right side) and Support 30+ kinds of simulator. No cartridge or disc slot. Games are loaded from TF cards

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026The specification table and accessory list show no game card or disc drive. Games load from internal storage or the TF card.

Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

Allwinner H7004Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 6 October 2026System On A Chip: Allwinner H700. Retro Handhelds community handheld spreadsheet, row RG35XX Plus. The maker writes only H700

Unisoc Tiger T6181Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Unisoc Tiger T618 64-bit octa-core.

Chip brand

Other4Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 6 October 2026

Other1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AAnbernic RG35XX Plus

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A53	1.5

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026H700 quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.5GHz frequency

BAnbernic RG405M

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A75	2
6	Cortex-A55	2

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 20262*A75@2.0GHz + 6*A55@2.0GHz.

CPU cores

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

1.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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12nm9Spec databasegsmarena.com/zte_axon_20_4g-10601.phpRead 11 October 2026GSMArena lists the Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset as 12 nm. This is the chipset fact, taken from a phone that uses the same SoC.

GPU

Mali-G31 MP21Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Dual-core G31 MP27Retailer pagedroix.net/product/anbernic-rg35xx-plusRead 6 October 2026Graphics (GPU) Brand: Mali. Model: G31 MP2

Arm Mali-G52 MP21Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Maker writes Mali G52@850Mhz. The MP2 core count comes from the community sheet and Retro Catalog.

GPU architecture

Bifrost8Maker spec sheet (PDF)armkeil.blob.core.windows.net/developer/Files/pdf/product-brief/arm-gpu-processor-comparison-table.pdfRead 7 October 2026Arm GPU Processor Comparison Table, first page Architecture row places Mali-G31 under Bifrost. Exact device maker identifies G31 MP2. This records its chip architecture only, not optional API, core-count or performance capabilities.

Bifrost10Maker product pagearm.com/products/silicon-ip-multimedia/gpu/mali-g52Read 11 October 2026Arm: Mali-G52 is the second mainstream GPU based on the Bifrost architecture.

GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

21Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Dual-core G31 MP2. Unit is Arm Mali shader cores, not AMD CUs

28Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026GPU Cores: 2 Cores (Mali-G52 MP2). Unit is Arm Mali shader cores, not AMD compute units.

GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

650MHz4Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 6 October 2026GPU Clock Speed: 650 MHz. Not stated by the maker

850MHz1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Mali G52@850Mhz.

GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

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Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

1GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026RAM 1GB

4GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 20264GB LPDDR4X@1866Mhz.

RAM type

LPDDR42Maker product pageanbernic.com/blogs/news/differences-and-similarities-about-rg35xx-seriesRead 6 October 2026RG35XX PLUS: RAM: LPDDR4 1GB7Retailer pagedroix.net/product/anbernic-rg35xx-plusRead 6 October 2026

LPDDR4X1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

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3,732MT/s8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026RAM column: 4 GB LPDDR4X (3732 MT/s). This is twice the 1866 MHz clock the maker states.

Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

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128GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026128GB eMMC. The 128G and 256G options add a loaded TF card and do not change the internal storage.

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

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eMMC1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

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Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

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M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Dual card slots, support TF card expansion. No internal storage. The OS runs from the 64GB TF/MicroSD card in the box

microSD1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026TF card expansion.

Card speed class

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Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

512GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026TF card: maximum 512GB

2TB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Support TF card expansion, up to 2TB. Stored as 2000 GB.

Display

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Screen size

3.5in(8.9 cm)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026

4in(10.2 cm)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026The 4-inch IPS touch screen, resolution 640*480.

Native resolution

640 × 480px1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026

640 × 480px1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

Pixel density

228.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

200ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

4:34Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 6 October 20267Retailer pagedroix.net/product/anbernic-rg35xx-plusRead 6 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 4:3

4:34Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Review: 4-inch IPS display, 640 x 480, the 4:3 ratio.

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 20263.5-inch IPS full viewing angle, OCA full lamination/ 640*480

IPS1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026IPS.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026640x480 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape

Landscape1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026640*480 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape. Retro Catalog also lists it as horizontal.

Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Touchscreen

No5Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xx-plus-reviewRead 6 October 2026It's not touchscreen7Retailer pagedroix.net/product/anbernic-rg35xx-plusRead 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026IPS touch screen.

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AAnbernic RG35XX Plus

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
640	480	60

Source12Reviewgamesradar.com/anbernic-rg35xx-plus-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact RG35XX Plus review Specs table names 3.5-inch IPS, resolution 640 x 480 and refresh rate 60 Hz. Stored native-display mode 640 x 480/60 Hz. This is a review-stated panel specification, not a lab measurement or external HDMI mode. No VRR value inferred.

BAnbernic RG405M

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
640	480	60

Source7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Refresh Rate 60 Hz at 640 x 480. The maker states no refresh rate.

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

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Hall effect1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Built-in Hall joystick.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Analog sticks use Hall Effect sensors.

Stick layout

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Offset5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Review: left analog stick on top of the D-pad, right analog stick below the face buttons. Staggered sticks.

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

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Digital5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026L1/L2 and R1/R2 are in-line buttons on the top edge. Retro Catalog marks analog triggers as not supported.7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Feature labels: L2/R2 supported, Analog Triggers not supported.

Trigger stops

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D-pad

Cross1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026

Cross8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026D-Pad: Cross, lower placement.

Face button labels

Nintendo1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026From the product photos: X top, A right, B bottom, Y left

Nintendo4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Action buttons use the SNES colour scheme.

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

01Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Product Parameter drawing shows only L1/R1 at the front and L2/R2 behind them. These are shoulder buttons, not extra rear buttons

04Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026The back has rubber grips only. Shoulder buttons are on the top edge.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Back has rubber bumpers. No rear buttons. Four in-line shoulder buttons on the top.

Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes11Reviewretrogamecorps.com/2024/06/07/anbernic-rg35xx-family-starter-guideRead 7 October 2026Guide explicitly lists original RG35XX Plus among covered devices. With KNULLI installed, Main Menu > Controller & BT Settings > Controller Mapping remaps controls at the frontend/system level. Source updated October 26, 2024. This is an optional custom firmware capability and does not imply stock launch firmware has that menu. No game-specific remapping is counted as proof.

Yes4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026The quick menu swaps between Xbox and Switch mode, which changes the A/B layout. This is a system-level preset and not free reassignment of every button.

System buttons

MENU, Start, Select, Power, Reset, Volume buttons10Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xx-plus-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact RG35XX Plus Design and Portability section explicitly describes MENU, Start and Select, on/off, reset and volume buttons. Shoulder L1/R1/L2/R2 and face ABXY are game controls, not listed as system buttons.

Power, Volume +, Volume -, Home, Start, Select4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Top edge volume buttons and power button. Plastic start and select buttons below the right stick.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Start and Select under the right stick. Home button on the left near the screen.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Extra buttons: Power, Volume +-, Home.

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

No4Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 6 October 2026Sensors: none

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Six-axis gyroscopic sensor.

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

Rumble1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Vibration motor

Rumble1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Vibration motor.

RGB lighting

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Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

AAnbernic RG35XX Plus

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BAnbernic RG405M

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Demanding games, not named	6

Source4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Reviewer says they would easily pull around 6 hours from one charge when playing pretty demanding games. Approximate. Brightness, game and settings are not stated.

Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

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6h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

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6h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

14Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 6 October 2026Speaker: Single Mono, Front facing. The maker table says High-fidelity speaker and its drawing shows one grille. DroiX lists Dual Speakers, which conflicts

24Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Dual speakers on the bottom edge.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Speaker column: Dual Stereo, bottom facing.

Speaker direction

Front-facing4Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 6 October 2026

Bottom-firing4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Bottom edge: headphone jack, SD card slot and dual speakers.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Lower edge holds the downward-firing speakers, a headphone jack and a micro-SD slot.

Audio features

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Product Parameter drawing marks a headphone jack on the bottom edge

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Support 3.5mm stereo earphones.

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AAnbernic RG35XX Plus

Type	Version	Count	Side
USB-C	Not available	1	Bottom
HDMI	Mini HDMI	1	Top
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Bottom
microSD card	Not available	2	Right

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Product Parameter drawing: USB/DC and headphone jack on the bottom edge, HD on the top edge, TF1/INT and TF2/EXT on the right side. Six-view gallery photo shows the same. Maker additionally states charging 5V/1.5A. No wattage is calculated from that statement.4Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 6 October 2026Video Output: Mini HDMI, Top facing. Charge Port: USB-C, Bottom facing. Audio Output: 3.5mm Headphone, Bottom facing

BAnbernic RG405M

Type	Count	Side
USB-C	1	Top
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom
microSD card	1	Bottom

Source4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Top: USB-C port, volume buttons, LED and power button. Bottom: headphone jack, SD card slot and dual speakers. No ports or buttons on the sides.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Upper edge: in-line L1/L2, cooling vent, USB-C/DC port, volume rocker, power button, R1/R2. Sides carry no buttons or features.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Top: power button, volume rocker, USB-C port, air vent. Bottom: 3.5mm headphone socket and MicroSD slot.

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Other function: HDMI output TV. The page text says connect to your TV with HDMI Mini5Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xx-plus-reviewRead 6 October 2026A mini HDMI out that allows you to connect to a TV

No7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Feature labels: Video Out not supported. The listing also says it cannot be connected to external monitors. The maker's wireless projection is screen casting, not a connector output.

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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External GPU

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Dock

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Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 20262.4/5G WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac7Retailer pagedroix.net/product/anbernic-rg35xx-plusRead 6 October 2026Wi-Fi 5

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 20262.4/5G WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Bluetooth 5.0.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

Bluetooth

4.21Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026

5.01Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

NFC

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Cellular

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No7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Mobile Data not supported.

Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

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Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

3,300mAh1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026

4,500mAh1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Li-polymer battery 4500 mAh. The maker gives no watt-hour figure or voltage in text.

Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AAnbernic RG35XX Plus

Hours (h)
8

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Li-polymer battery 3300mAh, lasting 8 hours. No use case given

BAnbernic RG405M

Hours (h)
7

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Battery life 7 hours. No game, brightness or power mode is stated.

Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

7.5W1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Charging: 5V/1.5A. 5 V x 1.5 A = 7.5 W. The maker states volts and amps, no wattage

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Charging standards

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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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120min1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Charging 2 hours. The maker gives no charger or starting charge, so this is a nominal claim.

Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

No1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Included in the box lists no charger. Accessories: USB charging cable, giftbox, user manual, screen protector

No1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Accessories: USB charging cable, giftbox, user manual, screen protector. No power adapter is listed.

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

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Cooling

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Fans

04Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 6 October 2026Cooling: none

08Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Cooling column: ventilation cutouts and a heat shield. No fan is listed.

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Battery1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Battery image shows the 3300mAh pack under a screwed rear compartment. Retro Handhelds and Retro Dodo confirm the battery is replaceable5Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xx-plus-reviewRead 6 October 2026You can now get to the battery compartment too, should you want to change out the 3300MAH battery6Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/first-impressions-with-the-35xx-plusRead 6 October 2026Big removable battery compartment on the back. I love a replaceable battery

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width81Height117mm(3.2 × 4.6 in)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Console specification: Length 11.7cm, width 8.1cm, height 2.2cm. The 2.2 cm thickness does not say whether it includes the shoulder buttons, so depth is left out

Width163Height76mm(6.4 × 3 in)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Console specification: length 16.3 cm, width 7.6 cm, height 1.59 cm. Stored as width 163 mm and height 76 mm. The 15.9 mm is not qualified (body or maximum depth), so depth is left out.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

186g(6.6 oz)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Console specification: weight 0.186 kg

260g(9.2 oz)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Console weight 0.260 kg. Retro Catalog gives 265 g. The maker figure is used.

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

RG35XX Plus, Type-c cable, Screen protector, User manual1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Included in the box section. The 64GB TF card is also supplied, as the Storage row says

RG405M handheld, Type-C charging cable, User manual, Screen protector1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Accessories list. The giftbox is retail packaging. The microSD card in the bundle versions is left out of the standard version.

Carrying case

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026Included in the box lists RG35XX Plus, Type-c cable, Screen protector and User manual. No case. The protective bag is a separate accessory

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026No case in the accessories list.

Links

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Product page

anbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plus1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg35xx-plusRead 10 October 2026

anbernic.com/products/rg405m1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year9Maker product pageanbernic.comRead 7 October 2026Direct Anbernic international store, One year warranty footer. Within the 12-month warranty period the maker provides replacement repair parts for free. This is the maker global direct-store parts warranty as published, not a promise of free cross-border shipping, retailer service, full replacement or statutory rights.

1year3Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/refund-policyRead 11 October 2026Anbernic store terms: commodity warranty period 12 months from receipt. Applies to purchases from anbernic.com.

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