Anbernic RG DS Plus Review: A Larger Dual-Screen Option For DS Emulation

The Anbernic RG DS Plus is a $95 dual-screen emulation handheld that the reviewer found to be an enjoyable way to revisit Nintendo DS games. Compared with its predecessor, it uses the same RK3568 chipset but has 1GB of RAM, larger 4.3-inch 1024x768 displays, rounded edges, and a built-in capacitive stylus, while dropping the top screen's touch support and the right analogue stick. The review notes both advantages and shortcomings relative to original DS hardware.

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The RG DS Plus costs $95 and arrives after the RG DS, launched last December. It retains the RK3568 chip but cuts RAM from 3GB to 1GB and removes internal storage, booting from a MicroSD card with a second slot for space. Its two 4.3-inch 1024x768 screens offer four times the original DS pixel count, enabling integer scaling