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128GB Anbernic RG406H Retro Gaming Handheld $124 + FS @ AliExpress

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Anbernic Official Store | AliExpress
Ships from within the U.S. | Free 90-day returns

This beats the FP deal from 3-1/2 weeks ago (link) by $7.59

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  • Review [youtu.be]
  • Specs [retrocatalog.com]
  • Can emulate up to PS2 & GameCube (not every single title, but a wide array of them); as well as some 3DS.
  • Tip: Use NetherSX2 (Android .apk) instead of the pre-installed AetherSX2 app for better PS2 emulation performance.
  • Use this Google doc [google.com] to compare with other handhelds (this device is on line # 49).
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Anbernic Official Store | AliExpress
Ships from within the U.S. | Free 90-day returns

This beats the FP deal from 3-1/2 weeks ago (link) by $7.59

Details:
  • Review [youtu.be]
  • Specs [retrocatalog.com]
  • Can emulate up to PS2 & GameCube (not every single title, but a wide array of them); as well as some 3DS.
  • Tip: Use NetherSX2 (Android .apk) instead of the pre-installed AetherSX2 app for better PS2 emulation performance.
  • Use this Google doc [google.com] to compare with other handhelds (this device is on line # 49).

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Promo code isn't working. Says it was a single use promo code only.
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Quote from thetickz :
Promo code isn't working. Says it was a single use promo code only.
It just came off for me.

Subtotal
US $158.23
Max discounts & coupon codes auto-applied
-US $35.10
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balloonshark
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coupon also not working for me unless I have another item in my cart. It won't let me remove items from my cart afterwards though. Does anyone have a suggestion for a cheap US shipped item I can use in my cart?

Edit: The coupon seems to be working now. Weird.

What other consoles should we be considering for the same price? I also have an old Motorola z2 force which has a snapdragon 835 with 4GB ram.
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yanik333
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Still overpriced even at this price. Very old, weak, chip. Doesnt support Rocknix. You are better off paying $80 more for a RP5
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Quote from yanik333 :
Still overpriced even at this price. Very old, weak, chip. Doesnt support Rocknix. You are better off paying $80 more for a RP5
RP5 is getting returned as we speak, extremely uncomfortable to use for anyone who has a big hands like me. The thumb to button movement is very uncomfortable since the buttons should have been placed further in and not further to the outside. In general overall grip and hold aspect is not comfortable at all. Again this is for anyone who has large hands, aka xbox controller very comfortable for me and even the old xbox controllers.
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Quote from yanik333 :
Still overpriced even at this price. Very old, weak, chip. Doesnt support Rocknix. You are better off paying $80 more for a RP5

The rp5 has an even older chip than the t820. It's not weak, just underpowered for anything above GC and PS2
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Well I had to bite on this deal. I got an email from PayPal about getting $20 back if I used their pay in 4 months option. Hopefully I qualified for the offer.

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Quote from NickKnocka :
The rp5 has an even older chip than the t820. It's not weak, just underpowered for anything above GC and PS2
It certainly says something that a chip that is 3 years older than the T820 is significantly faster than it. At 125 dollars this is somewhat competitive. At full price of 150-160 I wouldn't even consider this.

And saying it's underpowered for anything above PS2 and GC is stretching the truth. This device has issues running a number of PS2 games. I would say it's good enough for the majority of PS2's library but I wouldn't buy this as a dedicated PS2 emulator.
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Quote from youra6 :
It certainly says something that a chip that is 3 years older than the T820 is significantly faster than it. At 125 dollars this is somewhat competitive. At full price of 150-160 I wouldn't even consider this.
"full price" is basically BS on AliExpress, you should look at the price history manually or from deals.
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Quote from SDJP2020 :
"full price" is basically BS on AliExpress, you should look at the price history manually or from deals.
What is the normal price for the 406h then?
The fact it got 23 upvotes when it was 130 tells me it's usually higher than that.
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Quote from youra6 :
What is the normal price for the 406h then?
The fact it got 23 upvotes when it was 130 tells me it's usually higher than that.

The RG406H has only been out for 5 months but the historical low was around $120 ish. If you want good value, you'll have to wait a year+. For example the TrimUI Smart Pro and Powkiddy X55 were close to $100 a year to a year and a half ago but are now under $50 on sale. The rg35xxsp was $70+ last year and went on sale for $35 a couple weeks back.
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Wow, awesome. Had just ordered it this morning for $163 shipped, was able to cancel and this deal got it down to $132 shipped! LOVE my Anbernic RG405M and Im curious to see how this compares for me.
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There was a great page that someone posted in another deal that showed all of these handheld;, their models and different capabilities. It was really helpful but I don't think I saved it and it was definitely bookmark material.
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Quote from youra6 :
What is the normal price for the 406h then? The fact it got 23 upvotes when it was 130 tells me it's usually higher than that.
Once the de minimis exception is gone on May 2, this handheld (and all others) will get 145% more expensive due to tariffs. So if you want any electronics direct shipped from China, now is your last chance before the price increases.
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I have a RG35XXH and love it. Playing through GBA Fire Emblem right now. There are some creature comfort things I want more than power... I'm at work, but I'll do some research this afternoon if I can.

Is there any chance this has bluetooth audio (the RG35XX series sort of does, but it's hacky) and then is there any chance this has usb-c video out through a dock? I really would like to be able to use a Steamdeck/computer dock to play on TV, and not have to run an extra microHDMI

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