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== Performance ==
{{Performance:T820}}


== Price ==
== Price ==
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~$170
~$170


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Official Anbernic Store: '''[https://anbernic.com/handheldswiki link]'''


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<youtube width="400">https://youtu.be/ebdQEne5vHM</youtube>
<youtube width="400">https://youtu.be/ebdQEne5vHM</youtube>


=== Performance ===
=== PS2 Performance ===
These are some great Switch, Wii, PS2, GameCube and 3DS gameplay videos. List of games and timestamp for each tested game is in the video description.
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lly4EXyiNLM</youtube>
 
== Firmware ==
Official Firmware (Android 13): https://anbernic.com/pages/ambernic-system-update-links-for-various-models
 
=== GammaOS Next ===
GammaOS (LineageOS): https://github.com/TheGammaSqueeze/GammaOSNext/wiki/GammaOS-Next-Installation#anbernic-rg556--rg-cube--rg406h--rg406v
 
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3bgZf3mhzU</youtube>
 
{{CFW:GammaOS Next}}


==== Switch ====
== Setup Guide ==
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPgvPfWg0ec</youtube>
==== Wii ====
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuu7LUGwTfE</youtube>
==== PS2 ====
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlCKvK_X6Nc</youtube>
==== GameCube ====
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cntlTksNHh8</youtube>
==== 3DS ====
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA5iJwJD_VM</youtube>


=== Setup Guide ===
=== Getting started ===


<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P47nDBgtoLE</youtube>
* Boot the device and follow the on-screen prompts - device will be setup automatically (takes a few minutes).
* Now you can use the Android operating system like on any mobile phone. Settings can be accessed by swiping down the screen twice.
* Connect to your wifi.
* There may be notification of a system update which you should perform (takes a few minutes).
* Login to the Google Play Store and download the android games and emulators you want to have on your device
* For downloading emulators, [https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium Obtainium] plus the [https://github.com/RJNY/Obtainium-Emulation-Pack Obtainium Emulation Pack] are recommended for new users.
* There are multiple front-end/game launcher options for emulators. [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magneticchen.daijishou&hl=en Daijishō] and [https://es-de.org/ ES-DE Frontend] are the most known launchers.


== Firmware ==
== Adding files ==
 
=== Direct download ===
 
You can download files directly on your RG406H with a browser. Firefox mobile with uBlock as an adblocker is pretty good for this.
 
=== Transfer files from PC to your handheld ===


https://anbernic.com/pages/ambernic-system-update-links-for-various-models
There are multiple ways to do this. One simple and easy way is through SFTP connection. Once set up, this is a very convenient way to get files to your device(s).


https://github.com/TheGammaSqueeze/Bootloader_Unlock_Anbernic_T820/releases
On the RG406H download a file manager of your choice with SFTP support. For example:
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cxinventor.file.explorer&hl=en Cx File Explorer]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander&hl=en Total Commander] + [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.tcplugins.SFTP&hl=en SFTPplugin for Total Commander]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.zhanghai.android.files&hl=en Material Files]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lysesoft.andftp AndFTP]


<div>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:RG406V file manager network connection1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Open your file manager (Cx File Explorer in this case)]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:RG406V file manager network connection2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Start the networking service]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:RG406V file manager network connection3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Now you see the credentials you have to use on your PC]] </li>
</div>


On PC you can use a file manager like [https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client FileZilla] or [https://winscp.net/eng/index.php WinSCP] and connect to your device.
<div>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:RG406V filezilla sftp connection.jpg|thumb|none|400px|File manager on PC (FileZilla)]] </li>
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Latest revision as of 04:14, 8 April 2026

Anbernic RG406H
Specification
BrandAnbernic
Release DateNovember 19, 2024
Form FactorHorizontal
SoCUNISOC Tiger T820
CPU8 cores: 1*A76@2.7GHz + 3*A76@2.3GHz + 4*A55@2.1GHz
GPUQuad-core Mali-G57, 850MHz
RAM8GB LPDDR4X
Screen Size4"
Resolution960*720
Aspect Ratio4:3
Screen TypeIPS
OSAndroid 13
Internal Storage128G UFS2.2
External Storage1x microSD card slot up to 2TB
WiFi2.4/5G WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
Video OutputUSB Type-C Supports 1080p DisplayPort output
SpeakerDual Speakers
3.5mm Audio Jackyes
Battery5000mAh
Dimensions174 x 81 x 17.9mm
Weight265g
ExtrasRGB Joystick Lighting, Hall Effect Joysticks and Triggers, Six-axis Gyroscope, Vibration

Performance[edit]

SNES GBA PS1 NDS PSP N64 DC Saturn GC PS2 3DS Wii

Anbernic T820 RG556 Game Compatibility- T820

RG556 Compatibility Sheet

Gameplay Videos
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Handhelds with the Unisoc T820 chip

Price[edit]

~$170

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Official Anbernic Store: link

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Colors[edit]

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More Information[edit]

https://anbernic.com/products/rg-406h

https://retrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg406h-review/

https://joeysretrohandhelds.com/guides/anbernic-rg406h-setup-guide/

Videos[edit]

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PS2 Performance[edit]

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Firmware[edit]

Official Firmware (Android 13): https://anbernic.com/pages/ambernic-system-update-links-for-various-models

GammaOS Next[edit]

GammaOS (LineageOS): https://github.com/TheGammaSqueeze/GammaOSNext/wiki/GammaOS-Next-Installation#anbernic-rg556--rg-cube--rg406h--rg406v

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Setup Guide[edit]

Getting started[edit]

  • Boot the device and follow the on-screen prompts - device will be setup automatically (takes a few minutes).
  • Now you can use the Android operating system like on any mobile phone. Settings can be accessed by swiping down the screen twice.
  • Connect to your wifi.
  • There may be notification of a system update which you should perform (takes a few minutes).
  • Login to the Google Play Store and download the android games and emulators you want to have on your device
  • For downloading emulators, Obtainium plus the Obtainium Emulation Pack are recommended for new users.
  • There are multiple front-end/game launcher options for emulators. Daijishō and ES-DE Frontend are the most known launchers.

Adding files[edit]

Direct download[edit]

You can download files directly on your RG406H with a browser. Firefox mobile with uBlock as an adblocker is pretty good for this.

Transfer files from PC to your handheld[edit]

There are multiple ways to do this. One simple and easy way is through SFTP connection. Once set up, this is a very convenient way to get files to your device(s).

On the RG406H download a file manager of your choice with SFTP support. For example:

  • Open your file manager (Cx File Explorer in this case)
  • Start the networking service
  • Now you see the credentials you have to use on your PC

    • On PC you can use a file manager like FileZilla or WinSCP and connect to your device.

  • File manager on PC (FileZilla)


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