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Anbernic to release Snapdragon-powered RG 55G1 handheld on August 31
The Android-based retro gaming console starts at $150 and features a design heavily inspired by the Nintendo Switch Lite.
The short version
- Anbernic is releasing its new RG 55G1 gaming handheld on August 31, starting at 6:00 AM ET.
- The device resembles a Nintendo Switch Lite but runs on Android 14 and is designed for retro game emulation.
- It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 chip, marking Anbernic's first time using Qualcomm hardware.
Key facts
- The RG 55G1 will go on sale on August 31, with a starting price of $150 and a high-end model costing up to $225.[Engadget]
- Anbernic is offering a $10 discount during the first three days of the device's availability.[Engadget]
- The handheld runs on Android 14 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 chip, the same processor used in the Retroid Pocket Classic.[Engadget]
- Hardware specifications include a 5.5-inch 1,080p display, symmetrical Hall effect joysticks, and an estimated battery life of up to eight hours.[Engadget]
- The device comes in black, indigo, and retro gray, with hardware options of 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, or 8GB RAM with 128GB storage.[Engadget]
What remains uncertain
- The actual emulation performance under real-world conditions remains to be fully verified, though the processor is expected to handle up to PS2 or Wii games.[Engadget]