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[Pre Order] Anbernic RG353V US$112.99 (~A$174), RG353VS US$89.99 (~A$138) + US$12 (~A$18) Delivery @ Anbernic

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[Pre Order] Anbernic RG353V US$112.99 (~A$174), RG353VS US$89.99 (~A$138) + US$12 (~A$18) Delivery @ Anbernic
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LFroggy2022 on 27/09/2022 - 09:53 anbernic.com (837 clicks)
Last edited 27/09/2022 - 10:49 by 2 other users

Anbernic 353V/VS console up for pre order (6/10/22 delivery). Save US$8 off retail prices. Not much of a deal but it's something.

These will play everything up to PS1flawlessly with most N64 games at full speed without tinkering. Can also play some more demanding consoles but milage may vary.

353V dual boots Linux and android 11 while the VS only boots Linux. Specs are slightly different between the two.

Specs
RK3566 cpu
3.5" screen (353V is touch screen)
1GB ram (353V has 2gb)
Dual SD card slot, one for OS other for games. (353V had 32gb emmc5.1 for android OS)
WiFi
3300mah battery (lasting approx 6 hours)
HDMI out

When purchasing only buy the 16gb models . Provided SD cards are garbage and should be replaced asap so factor that in.

Edit:here is the review of the 353p which is the same hardware just in horizontal form factor.

Here is another review of the 353P that is more technical and goes into alot more detail. Highly recommend you watch this one.

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  • Om Nom on 27/09/2022 - 10:00
    +1

    Price in title please

  • PainToad on 27/09/2022 - 10:01
    +2

    These will play everything up to PS1/N64 flawlessly.

    It won't play N64 flawlessly.

    I'll stick with my RG351V.

    • Froggy2022 on 27/09/2022 - 10:16
      +1

      Yes not worth upgrading if you own a 351V.

      • JMxoxo on 27/09/2022 - 12:14

        How do these go with DS games?

    • JMxoxo on 27/09/2022 - 10:28

      So the RG351V is better/plays ps1/N64 fine compared to this?

      • PainToad on 27/09/2022 - 10:39

        No device is going to run N64 flawlessly. Especially a cheap handheld. Some games will run ok-ish.

        • JMxoxo on 27/09/2022 - 11:17

          Ahh I get ya. My bad. Makes sense though, if you own the 351 there’s no point upgrading, but if you don’t you may as well get the 353, basically.

          Thanks though, appreciate it. I figured as such.

      • Froggy2022 on 27/09/2022 - 10:42

        No, this is more powerful than the 351V. According to reviews N64 performance on the 353P (same hardware as 353V) is extremely good, with "little to no hiccups"(see review link at bottom of post).

        • PainToad on 27/09/2022 - 10:47
          +3

          see review link at bottom of post

          I personally don't trust RetroDodo reviews. He doesn't seem very technical to me.

          Notice there's no FPS benchmarks in his review. All just vague descriptions. Also, he doesn't test the known games that push systems harder.

          I'd wait for RetroGameCorp or ETA Prime to review.

          • Froggy2022 on 27/09/2022 - 10:50
            +1

            @PainToad: Good point. Post updated with game corps review of 353p and N64 clarification.

  • dottjt on 27/09/2022 - 10:25

    How would this form factor compare to something like the 353P?

    This just looks really cramped.

    • Froggy2022 on 27/09/2022 - 10:38

      I guess it depends. Some people like the vertical orientation and find it comfortable, others don't. The vertical orientation has that nostalgia factor that's the P does not.

  • Circly on 27/09/2022 - 10:44

    My RG351v was dead on arrival. The screen wouldn't turn on.

    Not sure on the QC on these. I assume support buying direct from Anbernic is better? If they are based in China I would imagine that you would get a bit of a run around.

    • electroarc on 30/09/2022 - 13:53

      QC varies but then again sending a little device with no additional padding through the international postal system can be hazardous for its health :-(.

  • ozgameboy on 27/09/2022 - 10:47

    Stupid question. Do I need to go to find and download games rom I want to play ( which is pain in the ass ) or this is pre-loaded games ?

    • Froggy2022 on 27/09/2022 - 10:52

      Legally you should own all the games you want to play on this.

      • froddoog on 27/09/2022 - 11:13

        Where do you buy rom legally? Genuine question

        • UberIsCool on 27/09/2022 - 11:37

          You don’t buy ROMs, you download them for free. You should own the original game in cartridge or other form

          • froddoog on 27/09/2022 - 19:52

            @UberIsCool: I see, let say if I do use to have the game last time on my GBA, would I be able to download them?

            • UberIsCool on 27/09/2022 - 22:31

              @froddoog: It’s only going to be a moral or legal thing to yourself. Even then it could be a Grey area.

    • TheTwin on 27/09/2022 - 10:56

      Some sellers will preload the SD card with various roms, so if you're lucky the games you want to play may already be there.
      Note this practice may or may not be legal.

      • PainToad on 27/09/2022 - 11:02
        +1

        Sure, if you like:
        1) Shitty SD cards that will fail and wipe your saves.
        2) Poorly dumped roms that may cause gameplay issues.
        3) Poorly organised roms; duplicates and non-english.
        4) Shitty default firmware.

    • PainToad on 27/09/2022 - 10:58
      +3

      Did you not see the comments deleted above "Inappropriate - Piracy"?

      If figuring out where to source roms is too hard, this device is two technical for you.

      • ozgameboy on 27/09/2022 - 11:03

        Find the rom site is NOT hard, it relatively simple but require effort and friction and morality. I have a Raspberry pi with full of roms to play but I guess what is in there is not legally. What i after is this device has all legal roms already and I don't need to do all hassle like with other simulators.

        • PainToad on 27/09/2022 - 11:07
          +1

          all legal roms already

          Then this isn't the device for you.

          • ozgameboy on 27/09/2022 - 11:26

            @PainToad: Thanks mate. Its a pass for me then. I can just live on with my other simulators.

        • kajidzz on 27/09/2022 - 11:33
          +1

          "device has all legal roms already" - this kind of device doesn't exist :P

          • UberIsCool on 27/09/2022 - 11:38

            @kajidzz: Maybe those 200-1 devices you buy where no one has heard of a single clone title

  • froddoog on 27/09/2022 - 11:14

    How does this compare with the previous Miyoo Mini V2 ?

    • Froggy2022 on 27/09/2022 - 11:32
      +1

      Different use cases. Miyoo mini is super compact but not as powerful.

  • kajidzz on 27/09/2022 - 11:28
    +1

    still love my 351V and no need to upgrade

    • JC1337 on 27/09/2022 - 12:32

      Yeah, considering I'm mostly playing gameboy titles on my 351V I'm doing mental gymnastics trying to justify purchasing this also. It has a second stick, but what am I using it for?

      • Canberralad92 on 27/09/2022 - 13:05
        +1

        If you have big hands you'll also be doing gymnastics to even play it. Look at those thumbsticks lol.

        • Orion au on 27/09/2022 - 19:36

          You're not really going to be using those thumbsticks with the consoles this machine can play. It'll be fine.

    • electroarc on 30/09/2022 - 13:50

      Unless you really wanted HDMI out or to use a Bluetooth controller there really is no need to go from 351V to 353V.

  • amirest on 27/09/2022 - 12:06
    +1

    If the RG353V runs Android 11 on it, does anyone know if that means it can run apps like Spotify, VLC etc?

    • felipehertzer on 27/09/2022 - 12:32
      +1

      Yes, it can run, but no play store only via apk

      • amirest on 27/09/2022 - 15:45

        Very interesting! Thanks for the reply

      • xoom on 27/09/2022 - 16:32

        Plenty of places to download apk files.

        • PainToad on 27/09/2022 - 16:39

          Sure, but only a few you'd actually want to if you value your privacy.

          • xoom on 27/09/2022 - 17:21

            @PainToad: If you use the google play store. You know the answer to that.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/09/2022 - 22:34

    "let you fondle admiringly"

    • xoom on 27/09/2022 - 23:34

      Giggity

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