--- product_id: 591034199 title: "RG ARC S Retro Handheld Game Console , Single Linux System with 128G SD Card 4541 Games Support 5G WiFi 4.2 Bluetooth Moonlight Streaming and TV Out (Transparent Blue)" brand: "voacle" price: "€ 155.79" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 category: "Voacle" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/591034199-rg-arc-s-retro-handheld-game-console-single-linux-system store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 128GB SD with 4541 games Dual-band 5G WiFi & Bluetooth 4.2 4.0" IPS 640x480 display RG ARC S Retro Handheld Game Console , Single Linux System with 128G SD Card 4541 Games Support 5G WiFi 4.2 Bluetooth Moonlight Streaming and TV Out (Transparent Blue) **Brand:** voacle **Price:** € 155.79 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Retro gaming redefined—play anywhere, connect everywhere! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** RG ARC S Retro Handheld Game Console , Single Linux System with 128G SD Card 4541 Games Support 5G WiFi 4.2 Bluetooth Moonlight Streaming and TV Out (Transparent Blue) by voacle - **How much does it cost?** € 155.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/591034199-rg-arc-s-retro-handheld-game-console-single-linux-system) ## Best For - voacle enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted voacle brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Crystal Clear Display:** 4-inch IPS screen with tempered glass offers vivid colors and scratch-resistant durability for marathon sessions. - • **Massive Retro Library:** Preloaded with 4541 games across 20+ formats on a 128GB SD card—your ultimate nostalgia vault. - • **Seamless Connectivity:** Next-gen 5G WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2 enable smooth online multiplayer, gamepad, and headset pairing. - • **Power Through Playtime:** 3500mAh battery delivers up to 6 hours of uninterrupted gaming with fast USB-C charging—perfect for on-the-go. - • **Versatile Streaming & Output:** Moonlight streaming for PC games and HDMI TV out transform your handheld into a full gaming hub. ## Overview The RG ARC S Retro Handheld Game Console is a powerhouse for retro enthusiasts, featuring a robust RK3566 quad-core processor, a vibrant 4-inch IPS display, and a massive 128GB SD card preloaded with 4541 games. It supports over 20 game formats, dual-band 5G WiFi for online multiplayer, Bluetooth 4.2 for accessories, and Moonlight streaming for PC gameplay. With a 3500mAh battery offering up to 6 hours of play and HDMI TV output, it’s designed for immersive, portable, and connected retro gaming experiences. ## Description desertcart.com: RG ARC S Retro Handheld Game Console , Single Linux System with 128G SD Card 4541 Games Support 5G WiFi 4.2 Bluetooth Moonlight Streaming and TV Out (Transparent Blue) : Toys & Games Review: Anbernic RG ARC D: 2D Arcade Handheld Emulation King for the price point - [ TL;DR ] 4/5 without custom firmware for 2D emulation 5/5 with custom firmware for 2D emulation 2.5/5 for 3D emulation I'll start this review with a reality check if you intend to do 3D emulation with this device: it's not very good at it, and you should give up on the idea to start with. If you absolutely must do 3D emulation, from what I've tested you can do PSX emulation fine, N64 somewhat and very compromised, frame skipped Saturn emulation with standalone Yaba Sanshiro. Everything else is simply unplayable or too compromised to be worth it. What this handheld excels at, is 2D emulation: with custom firmware and a CPU overclock, you can even play 2D Dreamcast games at full speed, which is incredible for the price tag! The idea behind this setup is to allow you to use the Saturn's excellent 6/8 button controller layout so you can play arcade games on the go, particularly useful for fighting game fans: it is a godsend for your Capcom and SNK titles. That said, pretty much anything 2D benefits from this setup, with the extra 2 face buttons being particularly useful for any old school console or handheld, since you can map out additional functionality to them (an example would be the select and start buttons, often used as commands in certain games for consoles like the NES). The 640x480 IPS screen looks really good with a decent LCD filter, but don't expect miracles at this price: mine came with noticeable backlight bleeding and what appears to be a faint, tiny white spot. It is very obvious that the screen on this device is repurposed, probably from some phone or IoT device. Despite that, the quality is totally acceptable for what you're paying and is colorful and vivid enough regardless. I didn't spend much time with the stock OS, and moved quickly to custom firmware (Rocknix, which I highly recommend if you know your way around flashing these kind of portables), but from what I tested, it came with decent defaults. Roms were bizarrely selected though, and I'd advise you use or build your own collection instead. Some games wouldn't work or include wrong/hacked/altered versions. If you get the D model, the android side doesn't have a store and you certainly lose performance with most emulators compared to the Linux system. I only got this variant because I wanted a black device that resembled a SEGA machine: the additional ram and touchscreen were not that valuable to me, with touch only benefiting DS emulation, and not by much. I had to use Drastic for said emulation to get full speed, and their touch support is somewhat finicky. If you are an enthusiast of Retro Gaming Handhelds and intend on replacing the stock OS, you will unlock much more functionality out of your device, and that will certainly elevate it to greatness; just don't expect some magical performance to come along with the change: the added features would improve the software side of things only (obviously), but will go a long way to make your handheld far more usable in my view. Lastly, you should replace any SD cards packaged here with branded, more reliable ones. While the stock ones will work fine at first, you don't want your 100+ hour save file to go the way of the dodo for not having replaced them from the start. This is specially true if you intend to install custom firmware on it and use an SD card for the new operating system. Overall, this is a solid device for the price tag that can handle pretty much any 2D emulation you can throw at it, and excels particularly at Arcade 2D fighting games due to the 640x480 screen, the Saturn controller layout and the rolling D-pad. Review: Almost perfect - Games 8/10 - there are no first party Nintendo games, Mario etc. Some roms don't work. If a rom doesn't work, restart the device - I found that many roms that didn't work for me would work if I restarted it. Otherwise, it has every fighting game you could want. Including MvC2. That being said - there are thousands of great games, pretty much every retro game you can think of, and a ton of fighting games. Screen 10/10 - incredible looking screen/brightness/color that makes NES games breathe new life. D-pad 9/10 - an actual fighting game functional d-pad on a handheld. Best handheld dpad I've ever seen. I have no problem doing supers or complex inputs in Street Fighter Alpha 3. Buttons 7.5/10 - they feel solid, but nothing special Battery 8/10 - last a few hours on full charge, no complaints. ## Features - 【Anbernic RG ARC Single Linux system】RG ARC Single Linux system . Built-in128G SD Card 4541 games , it can support more than 20 kinds of games format . - 【5G WIFI &4.2 Bluetooth & TV Output & Moonlight streaming】Built-in 2.4/5G WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac , New generation of 5G WIFI technology , support 2 hosts to play online at the same time . Bluetooth 4.2 can connect gamepad , headset . Support Moonlight streaming that can play PC games smoothly . Dual 360-degree operation is really cool let the market Most portable game consoles on the market are prohibitive. Wow, this is crazy, this is a must-have item for kids, a wonderful retro game console. - 【Upgrade RK3566 Chip】RG ARC game console use the RK3566 Quad-Core 64 bit Cortex-A55, Main frequency up to 1.8GHz , LPDDR4 1GB, which can solve the problem of frame dropping in the game, run the game perfectly, and make your game screen smoother. - 【4.0 INCH IPS SCREEN】4.0-inch IPS full viewing angle, zero distance OCA full fit/ 640*480 , very clear display. Tempered glass, double protection with scratch proof and anti-fall, brings exciting gaming experience and better eye protection. - 【3500MAH HIGH CAPACITY BATTERY】Built-in 3500mAh high capacity lithium battery for ultra-long standby time and battery life. Support up to 6 hours game playing. Support fast charging with USB Type-C cable. Brings lots of joy and happiness to you during a trip or a long journey. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CMQK5S2R | | Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) | | Battery Description | Lithium Polymer | | Battery Life | 6 Hours | | Best Sellers Rank | #135,574 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #2,009 in Kids' Electronics | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (72) | | Display Type | IPS | | Form Factor | Handheld | | Hardware Interface | HDMI | | Item Weight | 10.6 ounces | | Manufacturer | Voacle | | Manufacturer Maximum Age | 720.0 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 | | Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up | | Material | Plastic | | Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Dimensions | 3.15 x 1.57 x 0.79 inches | | Screen Size | 4 Inches | ## Images ![RG ARC S Retro Handheld Game Console , Single Linux System with 128G SD Card 4541 Games Support 5G WiFi 4.2 Bluetooth Moonlight Streaming and TV Out (Transparent Blue) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716T6iCwBIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anbernic RG ARC D: 2D Arcade Handheld Emulation King for the price point *by P***Z on October 13, 2025* [ TL;DR ] 4/5 without custom firmware for 2D emulation 5/5 with custom firmware for 2D emulation 2.5/5 for 3D emulation I'll start this review with a reality check if you intend to do 3D emulation with this device: it's not very good at it, and you should give up on the idea to start with. If you absolutely must do 3D emulation, from what I've tested you can do PSX emulation fine, N64 somewhat and very compromised, frame skipped Saturn emulation with standalone Yaba Sanshiro. Everything else is simply unplayable or too compromised to be worth it. What this handheld excels at, is 2D emulation: with custom firmware and a CPU overclock, you can even play 2D Dreamcast games at full speed, which is incredible for the price tag! The idea behind this setup is to allow you to use the Saturn's excellent 6/8 button controller layout so you can play arcade games on the go, particularly useful for fighting game fans: it is a godsend for your Capcom and SNK titles. That said, pretty much anything 2D benefits from this setup, with the extra 2 face buttons being particularly useful for any old school console or handheld, since you can map out additional functionality to them (an example would be the select and start buttons, often used as commands in certain games for consoles like the NES). The 640x480 IPS screen looks really good with a decent LCD filter, but don't expect miracles at this price: mine came with noticeable backlight bleeding and what appears to be a faint, tiny white spot. It is very obvious that the screen on this device is repurposed, probably from some phone or IoT device. Despite that, the quality is totally acceptable for what you're paying and is colorful and vivid enough regardless. I didn't spend much time with the stock OS, and moved quickly to custom firmware (Rocknix, which I highly recommend if you know your way around flashing these kind of portables), but from what I tested, it came with decent defaults. Roms were bizarrely selected though, and I'd advise you use or build your own collection instead. Some games wouldn't work or include wrong/hacked/altered versions. If you get the D model, the android side doesn't have a store and you certainly lose performance with most emulators compared to the Linux system. I only got this variant because I wanted a black device that resembled a SEGA machine: the additional ram and touchscreen were not that valuable to me, with touch only benefiting DS emulation, and not by much. I had to use Drastic for said emulation to get full speed, and their touch support is somewhat finicky. If you are an enthusiast of Retro Gaming Handhelds and intend on replacing the stock OS, you will unlock much more functionality out of your device, and that will certainly elevate it to greatness; just don't expect some magical performance to come along with the change: the added features would improve the software side of things only (obviously), but will go a long way to make your handheld far more usable in my view. Lastly, you should replace any SD cards packaged here with branded, more reliable ones. While the stock ones will work fine at first, you don't want your 100+ hour save file to go the way of the dodo for not having replaced them from the start. This is specially true if you intend to install custom firmware on it and use an SD card for the new operating system. Overall, this is a solid device for the price tag that can handle pretty much any 2D emulation you can throw at it, and excels particularly at Arcade 2D fighting games due to the 640x480 screen, the Saturn controller layout and the rolling D-pad. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Almost perfect *by M***E on March 3, 2025* Games 8/10 - there are no first party Nintendo games, Mario etc. Some roms don't work. If a rom doesn't work, restart the device - I found that many roms that didn't work for me would work if I restarted it. Otherwise, it has every fighting game you could want. Including MvC2. That being said - there are thousands of great games, pretty much every retro game you can think of, and a ton of fighting games. Screen 10/10 - incredible looking screen/brightness/color that makes NES games breathe new life. D-pad 9/10 - an actual fighting game functional d-pad on a handheld. Best handheld dpad I've ever seen. I have no problem doing supers or complex inputs in Street Fighter Alpha 3. Buttons 7.5/10 - they feel solid, but nothing special Battery 8/10 - last a few hours on full charge, no complaints. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic device for retro games new and old *by A***S on May 3, 2025* This gaming device is awesome! Ergonomics 9/10 : Extremely comfortable in the hands and very light. Not super portable but can fit in larger pockets or a bag/purse easily Screen 9/10 : Perfect screen for retro games, but some newer games that have wide screen don't fit the best on here but still playable. It can go very bright or very dim. Sound 9/10 : Front facing speakers work great and you can even plug in your headphones with 3.5mm jack or usb c wireless Bluetooth headphones Buttons: 10/10: Extremely comfortable and large buttons. Most devices like these have tiny buttons and i hate it. These are fantastic Price: 10/10: At the current price of $60, this is a steal. Fun 10/10: It's just so fun to use and easy to carry around. If you take the time to install Rocknix firmware, you can even use Portmaster to install modern retro games to play that you already own. I've installed Fallen Leaf and UFO 50 so far. They're run great and are a blast to play on the go on such a small device! Setup 7/10: Mine didn't come with many games but that's to be expected. They don't own the games. Just do some googling and you'll be in business quick Love love love this device!!! ## Frequently Bought Together - RG ARC S Retro Handheld Game Console , Single Linux System with 128G SD Card 4541 Games Support 5G WiFi 4.2 Bluetooth Moonlight Streaming and TV Out (Transparent Blue) - Anker USB-C and USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, PowerExpand+ 2-in-1 Memory Card Reader with Dual Connectors, for SDXC, SDHC, SD, MMC, RS-MMC, Micro SDXC, Micro SD, Micro SDHC Card, and UHS-I Cards --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/591034199-rg-arc-s-retro-handheld-game-console-single-linux-system](https://www.desertcart.be/products/591034199-rg-arc-s-retro-handheld-game-console-single-linux-system) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*