Is the GAMEBOY mini reality ??? ANBERNIC RG280V
With the hardware developments of the moment it is not difficult to spend a few hours of your time with video games worthy of avant-garde consoles, all in the palm of our hands, thanks to modern smartphones. I don't know about you, but the nostalgia of the games of the past and the fun they gave us, has no way of being reproduced on any of the devices of the moment, or maybe not, because thanks to the retro gaming consoles we can just emulate the experience of best game titles cabinet and not. So, today he will talk to you about the Annnic RG280V, a portable but extraordinarily performing retro gaming console, all at a super competitive price.
Oh yes, with the Anbernic RG280V we can play the great classics and not, which have made the history of video games, all in extreme freedom, on the move while having fun with an immense library of video games, in fact you can find them already installed on a micro SD provided. supplied, well 5000, ranging from the Gameboy titles to the PlayStation 1.
The Anbernic RG280V, like other retro gaming consoles on the market, bases its operating system on a customized version of Linux, which already integrates many console emulators of the past, such as the Neo-Geo, Mame32, but also Super Nes cabinets. , Sega and many others. But before going into the specifics of the software, let's analyze the console which is proposed with an aesthetic that is very reminiscent of that of the glorious Gameboy, but in a decidedly smaller and lighter body without giving up the many buttons for a top play experience.
In fact, on the front of the console we have the classic SELECT and START buttons, a directional cross pad and 4 A, B, X, Y buttons set on a metal surface with CNC machining and brushed effect (available in SILVER and GOLD colors). On the left profile we have the volume rocker and two micro SD slots, one of which is used for the operating system and the other for ROMS. The latter supports cards up to 256 GB, thus being able to download additional ROMS for the many emulators available. In reality, even the operating system can be customized with a more attractive graphical interface than the standard one, but for this it will be necessary to look for guides on the internet, or never make one of your own.
The lower profile is completely smooth while on the right side we find the power button and a reset button, which will rarely be used, to return to the home when we cannot exit the games, an operation that is generally obtained by pressing the power button or at the same time. SELECT and START. Finally, on the upper frame of the Anbernic RG280V we find the USB Type-C input for recharging the console but also for direct connection to the PC, a charge status LED (green and red the reference colors) but also the jack from 3,5mm for wired earbuds, for greater immersion in the game. Finally, the company managed to insert the L1, L2 and R1, R2 keys as well.
On the back we also find a mono speaker capable of conveying the audio of games with surprising quality and decidedly generous volume while the battery is not removable, but this is a 2100 mAh Li-Po unit capable of giving autonomy up to 7 uninterrupted hours of play. At the hardware level the Annnic RG280V uses a JZ4770 CPU clocked at 1 GHz and 512 MB of DDR2 RAM, but what stands out is the 2,8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 320, protected by tempered glass.
The resolution is not very high but it is the definition of the colors to surprise, as even approaching the screen to the eyes, the image never grains but above all even at certain inclinations the colors do not change. Overall, the games played look good even when black is present, which blends into the bezels of the screen. In short,
regardless of resolution and aspect ratio, the screen is bright and colorful and easy to see in most lighting conditions.
The keys are made of hard plastic and rather thick and pleasant to press, giving excellent quality feedback, only the keys on the top of the console may be difficult to reach due to the small size of the product, but only for those with such large hands , in fact I have not had any of these problems related to ergonomics. However, all keys have medium travel and are always responsive, as one would expect.
As already mentioned, the system of the Annnic RG280V can emulate various game systems, including NES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Neo Geo, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Super NES, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Nintendo 64, Sony PlayStation One with support for up to 20 different ROMS formats. The system is immediately ready and you do not have to do any particular operation, except to insert the micro SD already supplied. What is most interesting is that the emulation performances are at the top, returning always fluid graphics and stable audio.
Probably, going to download more ROMS, some of these could put the system in difficulty, but it is all to be tested, considering the many games available. As for me, I have not had any problems even with more demanding games and then the abundant autonomy will make you spend hours of pure fun. The only flaw I found is the absence of searching for ROMS, having to scroll through the entire list each time to recall one in particular. Also I point out that for most of the games it will not be possible to save, but this depends on the game itself, while for others it will be possible through codes.
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Let's talk about price, because this wonder of fun really costs poco on the Hekka.com store. Surely for about 70 euros you will not be able to find better, but above all you do not have to worry that the hardware will age as it happens for smartphones. The Annnic RG280V is a portable, powerful and accessible rear console for classic 2D and PlayStation 1 games. The system works well and its build quality is comparable to that of more prestigious portable consoles, such as Switch or PSP. I recommend it to everyone especially to those who want to forget that they have become an adult.
