Well, it looks like Anbernic is getting back to a crazy release schedule, as the RG40XXV was just released and another handheld is on the way. Now, the Anbernic RG406V has been revealed, bringing about the long-anticipated successor to the RG405V.

Not much has been revealed in the way of specs just yet, as Anbernic loves to trickle out a little bit of information. That being said, the announcement did confirm a few of the specs for the RG406V.

• Display: 4-inch IPS Touchscreen / 960 x 720
• 5G Wi-Fi Module
• Supports 1080p Output via USB-C
• Bluetooth 5.0

If it weren’t obvious from the video, this is another Android-powered handheld, offering another layer of flexibility. The 4-inch screen makes for “PS2 games to be displayed at 1.5x” scaling, while the RG406V is also said to support Wii and 3DS games. Although Anbernic stopped short of sharing what processor is being used here, we can assume that the T820 will be at the helm.

According to the video, the RG406V is coming in three different color options at launch, Transparent Black, an off-white shell, and an SNES-style. Unfortunately, it seems that Anebrnic is ditching the beloved wood-grain case from previous iterations.

Waiting for Pricing

While we expect Anbernic to reveal more information in the coming days, the RG406V comes at a curious time. Not only are we nearing the retail launch of Ayaneo’s Pocket DMG. But, Retroid has been dominating headlines with the announcement of the Pocket Mini and Pocket 5.

Not to mention that the company just released a vertical handheld in the RG40XXV. Of course, the RG406V is much more powerful and performant, but we have to wonder if it makes much sense. I suppose it will really come down to price. For reference, the RG405V is priced at $130, so we expect something similar from its successor.

UPDATE: Official Promo and Specs Revealed

We weren’t sure when Anbernic would be attempting to reveal more information about the RG406V given all of the hype surrounding the Retroid Pocket 5 and Pocket Mini. However, earlier today, the company dropped a quick “promo” video, while also sharing all of the specs.

• Display: 4-inch IPS
• Resolution: 960×720
• Processor: Unisoc T820
• GPU: Mail-G57
• RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X
• Storage: 128GB UFS 2.2 w/ microSD Card Expansion (up to 2TB)
• Battery: 5,500mAh (rated for up to 8 hours)
• Charging: 5V/2A (~3.5 hours)
• Audio: High-fidelity dual-speakers / 3.5mm headphone jack
• Video: 1080p Display Output via USB-C
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 5.0
• Extras: Six-axis gyro / Vibration Motor / Large-angle 3D Hall Joystick / 16 million color RGB Lighting Effect
• Software: Android 13
• Dimensions: 145 x 105 x 29mm
• Weight: 289 grams
• Colors: Black Transparent / Beige White / Gray

Now that this has been revealed, we can pretty much assume that pricing and pre-order information will arrive any day now.

Price and Pre-Order Details

The wait is almost over if you’ve been wanting to get your hands on the RG406V. Anbernic is set to open pre-orders for its latest handheld on September 19 at 6 AM EST, or 3 AM PST. Pricing for the RG406V is right about what we expected, saw it will retail for $165. However, Anbernic will be offering a $10 discount to those who pre-order, bringing the price down to $155 with free shipping. This is something we’ve seen Anbernic do with other handheld releases, and it’s nice to see the trend continue with the company’s latest offering.

If you want to pre-order the RG406V for yourself, you’ll want to bookmark either one of the two (or both) links below. The listings are not currently live but will be shortly before the pre-order sales begin.

• RG406V (Direct)
• RG406V (AliExpress)

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