Anbernic RG40XX H retro handheld is $64 on launch

I'm finally on the lookout for a replacement for my Miyoo Mini Plus and something in the new RG40XX is tempting me. If you're looking for a budget big-screen retro model, I think this could be a winner. 

There are so many flooding handhelds the market, but one that seems to have grabbed some attention is the new Anbernic RG40XX with its 640x480 4-inch 4x3-aspect IPS screen for good-looking retro gaming. (Or it could be the usual release flurry that will be over in hours, but I'm riding this one!) 

For playing 8-bit and 16-bit titles it looks like a great fit, with good performance for original PlayStation titles. After that, N64, Dreamcast and PSP title performance can vary - check out Retro Game Corps first check video for more detail, and some of the controversies around Abernic's practices. 

With 64-bit Linux power, plus the usual emulators and many 1,000s of dodgy ROMs, it looks like a reasonable product off the Anbernic production line, and has standard build quality, based on early tests. There's WiFi and HD-out to play on a big screen, and USB-C for charging. 

For very early adopters, there's a bit of a discount on AliExpress, just as well as the model isn't even up on the official Anbernic site - yet. (All of that will likely change by Friday). Of course, there will be another Anbernic or two on the way next month, and rival Ayaneo models tend to be focusing more on the higher-end (more on them soon), so there will always be plenty of choice if you're not totally sold on the Anbernic RG40XX H retro handheld, but for now it looks like a lot of fun at an affordable price.