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Best Accessories for the Anbernic RG40XXV in 2026
2026-06-22
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The Anbernic RG40XXV takes the beloved vertical RG35XX formula and gives it a bigger 4 inch screen, dual analog sticks, and a larger battery. It runs everything up to PS1 and most Nintendo DS games beautifully. A few cheap accessories keep it safe and unlock its TV output. None cost much. For the full picture, read our Anbernic RG40XXV review.
MicroSD Card: Buy This First
The RG40XXV runs from a microSD card, and the card it ships with is the most common cause of corrupted saves. Swap it for a name brand card before you load your library. A 128GB or 256GB Samsung EVO Select is plenty for a library that tops out at PS1 and DS, and it loads fast. For sizing, see our best microSD cards guide.
Best Case for the Anbernic RG40XXV
The RG40XXV is bigger than the RG35XX but still pocketable, which means it still picks up scratches in a bag. The detail that matters most here is the dual analog sticks. They sit proud of the body and are the first thing to take a knock, so you want a case that gives them clearance rather than pressing them flat against the lid. Two things to get right:
- A vertical fit sized for the RG40XXV. It is taller and wider than the RG35XX, so a case cut for the smaller device will be too tight.
- Clearance for the analog sticks. A semi rigid shell with enough internal depth protects the 4 inch screen and keeps the sticks from being mashed flat.
A device-cut EVA case with a mesh pocket for a spare card is the safe pick. A slimmer padded pouch works if you want the lightest carry, but it offers less crush protection.
Best Screen Protector for the Anbernic RG40XXV
The 4 inch IPS panel is the headline upgrade on this device, so keep it clean. Size is the thing to get right. A protector cut for the RG35XX will be too small and leave the edges of the larger panel exposed, so buy one cut for the 4 inch RG40XXV screen specifically. The panel is not a touchscreen, so a protector is about scratch resistance only, which makes a tempered glass two pack the easy pick. Clean the screen, align the glass from the bottom edge, and let it settle. For the full method, see our how to install a screen protector guide.
TV Output
The RG40XXV has a Mini HDMI port, so you can play on a TV. Note the port type. You need a Mini HDMI to HDMI cable, not a USB-C adapter. Plug the Mini HDMI end into the handheld and the standard end into your TV, then pair a Bluetooth controller for couch play.
Charging on the Go
The H700 chip sips power and the 3,200mAh battery already lasts 7 to 9 hours, so you do not need a large bank. A compact 10,000mAh USB-C power bank adds many full charges for almost no weight. See our best power banks guide.
What You Do Not Need
- AR glasses or a portable monitor. The RG40XXV outputs video through Mini HDMI, not USB-C DisplayPort, so the one cable glasses and monitor setups do not apply. Use the TV output instead.
- A cooling fan. The H700 runs cool and slow by design. There is nothing to cool.
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