The Anabernic 353 in an alloy shell with some tweaks.
The RG353 has been a successful handheld released in a P and V model. for the alloy shell fans, here is the RG353M which brings a nicer heavier feel to the handheld. Still sports the RK3566 and 2GB RAM while the shoulder buttons are slightly different to what were used to seeing. Android and Linux boot options? yes.
353M is slightly smaller than the 351MP and noticeably thinner by almost 3mm.
Visually the first thing we noticed was the Anbernic logo has finally been removed from the screen bezel. Size and weight wise make for a comfy little console.
The 353M comes in at 230 grams. That's only 15grams more than the 353P which is impressive given its alloy shell... and we don't lose Wifi, BT or HDMI out but gain better joysticks.
What games can the RG353P emulate?
Like the P and V it plays N64, DS well. Most PlayStation titles run smoothly while some Dreamcast titles may struggle. All the classics be it Arcade, Atari, GameBoy etc will emulate well on any of the 353 range of consoles.
PS2 and Gamecube are out of reach for the 353 range of consoles.
The 353M differentiators are the alloy body and hall sensor joysticks for greater accuracy. Compared to the 353V you have better spaced-out joysticks, a comfier feel and stereo speakers, while against the 353P it's the different heavier shell and joysticks.
Whether it's the M, P or V, there's likely an RG353 console that best suits you.
Being dual boot capable, you can turn it on and go straight into the Android 11 interface. In Android emulation, 2x resolution is achievable on games and consoles like DS, N64, SNES and so on.
If the TF1 microSD card is inserted into the console upon startup it will boot into the default Linux system that uses the Emulationstation and RetroArch interface.
You can switch between the two during the turn-on process by holding the Power and Function buttons at the same time.
Custom Firmware takes Anbernic consoles to the next level as they have a better interface and improved performance. The good news is that custom firmware like Jelos that's already on the 353P and V is also compatible with the M, so you can get the most out of your console without the wait.
The 353M is a tad smaller than the 351MP making it a good portable handheld console and meaning the standard 351 travel case is well suited to it.
Happy retro gaming.Game Play
Console details
| Type: | Anbernic RG353M |
| Processor: |
RK3566 Quad-Core 64 bit Cortex-A55(4x A-55 cores), GPU: Mail-G52. Linux 16GB RAM, Android 32GB RAM |
| RAM: |
2GB LPDDR4 |
| Software functions: |
Dual Boot Batocera Linux, Android 11 |
| Audio | Upgraded dual stereo speakers, headphone jack, HDMI |
| Colours: |
Black Transparent, Grey |
| Screen: | 3.5 inches 640*480 OCA |
| SD Card: | 2x external. 16GB OS Micro SD memory card. 64Gb second games card supports up to 512GB |
| Audio: | High-quality dual speaker stereo |
| Controls: | D-pad and upgraded hall sensor dual analogue joysticks. Includes feedback rumble/vibration feature |
| WiFi: |
2.4/5G WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Interface type: |
USB 2.0 - Charge and file transfer |
| Supported game formats: | 20+ formats including Android, WII, NGC, NDS, N64, DC, PSP, PS1, Openbor, CPS1, CPS2, CPS3, FBA, NEOGEO, GBA, GBC, GB, SFC, FC, MD, SMS, GG, MSX, PCE, WSC etc |
| Battery: | 3500mAh with up-to 6 hours of battery life |
| Charge: | Type C USB charge cable |
| Other: |
Mini HDMI, WI-FI, 3.5mm headphone jack, Dual 3D rumble joysticks |
| Material: |
ABS |
| Dimensions: |
14.5cm wide x 7.05cm high x 1.59cm deep |
| Weight: |
Console: 230grams |
What's in the box
1 x RG353M console
1 x USB type C charge cable
1 x Tempered glass screen protector
2 x Micro SD cards (16GB OS and 64GB games card)
1 x User manual
The boring stuff
- Based on your screen settings, product colours may differ.- Sizes may be slightly different based on manual measurement.
- Button and controller finish may vary depending on the selected model/ colour.
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