Anbernic has updated the firmware for all of its Unisoc T820 devices to add dual-screen support.
Over the past year and change, Anbernic has released more devices than any other manufacturer by far. The company released a new device every month throughout 2024. In 2025, they’ve slowed down slightly but still release more than any other company. This year alone, they’ve introduced five new handhelds: the RG557, RG Slide, RG34XX SP, and the recently released RG447M.
Anbernic Chipset Difference
These devices utilize various chipsets, but for those using the Unisoc T820, a new update is now available to add dual-screen support.
We’ve talked at length about the upcoming Retroid dual-screen add-on, and with it comes a lot of needed updates and improvements for other third-party devices and software. Azahar and melonDS have been updated to address the newly released add-on, but now we’re seeing updates from other manufacturers to add support for it.
It should be noted, however, that this update isn’t solely to add support for the Retroid add-on, but to add support for dual screens overall. If a device supports DisplayPort out, it can technically utilize an external monitor over USB-C. In theory. As Retroid has made the attachment more accessible to prospective buyers, the company is aiming to address any potential headaches that could be caused by using the accessory with their line of handhelds.
Unisoc T820 Handhelds
The devices that will be receiving the update are as follows:
These Unisoc T820 devices, before today, did not support dual-screen output, but newer devices like the RG477M already have the feature built in. Should anyone want to utilize the feature for DS or 3DS gameplay, all that needs to be done is to plug an external monitor or display into the device’s USB-C port.
As the niche continues to grow, Anbernic keeps its foot on the pulse of where the tides are shifting. The RG Slide, despite its large size, was an attempt at answering a call for a device with a similar form factor to the PSP Go. While it does add more heft than most imagined, it also currently houses the only 960p screen in a 4:3 form factor, making it perfect for 4x integer scaling on most retro consoles.
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