Anbernic RG477V: Powerful Handheld for Nintendo Wii U Emulation

Key Takeaways

1. Anbernic has been quiet lately after launching the RG476H and RG477M, with only the RG DS teased recently.
2. A new device called the RG477V is in development, featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chipset and a 4.7-inch IPS display.
3. The RG477V will support 960p resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, enhancing CRT effects through Black Frame Insertion (BFI).
4. Battery capacity will decrease slightly from 5,500 mAh to 5,300 mAh, while maintaining the button layout from the RG406V.
5. The expected launch price in China is CNY 1,599 (around $225) for the base model, with a higher-spec version available, though US pricing is still unknown.

Anbernic has been a bit quiet lately, especially when it comes to launching new gaming handhelds. After rolling out the RG476H and RG477M (curr. $299.99 on Amazon) this past summer, the only new device introduced has been the RG DS, which was teased back in early October. Despite this lull, whispers in the community suggest that Anbernic might still have more hardware to unveil before the year’s end.

New Specs on the Horizon

A well-known leaker, Neon Rabbit, has indicated that Anbernic is working on an alternative to the RG406V. According to a post on Bilibili, the new device, dubbed the RG477V, is said to be built using components from the RG477M. This new model is expected to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chipset and a 4.7-inch IPS display, both representing significant upgrades from the RG406V. With its faster chipset, the RG477V is set to support a 960p resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, which could enhance CRT effects through Black Frame Insertion (BFI).

Battery and Pricing Details

On the downside, the battery capacity will reportedly decrease from 5,500 mAh to 5,300 mAh. Neon Rabbit also suggests that Anbernic is likely keeping the button layout from the RG406V, though opinions may vary on that choice. The expected launch price in China is CNY 1,599 (around $225) for a model with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. There should also be a version that includes 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, but information about pricing in the US is still unavailable.

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