The RG353P has been released after using an extra year to focus on the details as well as to add a brand new chip.
This is the console’s chance to properly compete with the well known PocketGO S30 which was previously released at the beginning of last year but also to bring back some of their old customers.
It is very much possible that this chip is here to stay when it comes to accessible handheld devices.
After all, it improves the performance quite noticeably, making for a device that’s most likely worth the investment if you’re a fan of handhelds.
First, the packaging has been upgraded and the product itself feels quite hefty, meaning that they did not spare anything on the materials.
In fact, they did not even use the same mold as the Pocket S30!
Instead of basing it off of that original one and just making some small adjustments, they decided to go for an entirely different look that is also a little bigger.
Towards the top of the shell, you’ll notice that the handheld gets larger as well, which is a good thing since it allows for increased battery capacity, a mini HDMI port and bigger shoulder buttons to top it all off.
Of course, this also means that the top is quite thick too but that is not a bad thing in the slightest.
Instead, it makes holding it more comfortable and secure.
As for the bottom, it is noticeably thinner, which is actually enough space for the speakers, for two SD card slots, one for your ROMs and another for firmware as well as a headphone jack.
It has to be mentioned that despite it getting thinner towards the bottom, this is not exactly a slim device, still being thicker than most similar handhelds out there.
Looks
As for the aesthetic, the front looks like a classic SNES due to the fact that the shell has replicated the controller but also because of the buttons’ coloring and the etched design behind them.
It boasts a 3.5” IPS 640 x 480 touch-screen display, the touch-screen feature being a brand new addition to ANBERNIC’s handheld devices.
The screen has a high sensitivity response and is bright as well, offering the ideal resolution for retro gaming.
The on and off button is nicely located on the device’s face, allowing for quick access whenever you need it.
There are also two firm, great quality analog sticks that look just like that of the Nintendo Switch.
On the back, you’ll find the classic ANBERNIC grips that add to the comfort while holding it for hours of gaming enjoyment as well as to stop it from sliding off of desks.
It rocks a brand new 1.8Ghz quad-core RK3566 chipset that outperforms the old RK3326, although just slightly.
It also comes with no less than 2GB RAM and you can boot both Linux and Android on it.
It benefits from WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2 connections as well as a 3500mah battery that will last you for around 4 to 5 hours at a time.
Gameplay Quality
You’ll be happy to know that this chipset can perfectly run PS1, N64, PSP as well as most Dreamcast games.
While you may still experience slight frame rate drops here and there in the case of some bigger games, they are not even close to being obvious and annoying, gaming continuing to be really fun and immersive regardless.
All in all, the power this small device holds is really impressive, which is good news in general for those who like to play their favorite games on something that can easily fit inside their back pocket for practical reasons.
This way, on the go gaming will be more and more popular, allowing even the busiest of people to get some fun and relaxation while on public transportation, for instance.
In conclusion, if everything mentioned here sounds good to you, this device is definitely worth the investment so do not hesitate to try it out yourself!