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For under $60, the Anbernic RG SP looks to be the retro handheld hero we need while portable prices spiral

Anbernic RG SP pre-orders are live, and despite rising retro handheld prices across the board, the GBA clone is going for under $60.

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Anbernic is making yet another GBA SP clone, and I'm glad it's ditching the sticks

Anbneric is taking yet another stab at making a GBA SP, and the RG SP trims down its last version and removes its controversial embedded thumbsticks.

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The Game Boy Pocket is now 30 years young, and I'd thank it for today's retro handhelds

The Game Boy Pocket celebrates its 30th anniversary today, and the sequel to Ninty's original handheld brick is still making an impact on the scene today.

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Anbernic Store Page Offers Replacement Parts for Handhelds for Users Who Do DIY Repairs

Anbernic is now offering a replacement parts store on its website for DIYers and customers who want to pickup official parts for repairs.

Player One

25 years ago today, the GBA arrived in the US, but you don't need the real thing to play the handheld's hits

The GBA just turned 25 in the US, and that's a sign to play some Game Boy Advance classics, but you can play Nintendo's 2000s back catalogue on other handhelds.

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Anbernic claims quiet memory size downgrade in its retro handheld devices is 'an unexpected error' without addressing criticisms over speed decreases

It claims it will "assist with a replacement as a priority" for anyone affected.

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Ambernic's retro gaming handhelds are quietly losing RAM capacity and being downgraded to older LPDDR3 memory — company says 1GB capacity is still the standard, 512MB models 'an unexpected error'

Anbernic silently ships some retro gaming handhelds with less memory than initially advertised, without notifying customers.

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No, that "Lenovo" retro handheld seemingly filled with illegal ROMs at Aliexpress isn't fake

The Lenovo G02 retro handheld that comes with ROMs pre-loaded isn't actually fake, and it highlights the wild west that is the Chinese console market.

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Booyah! The Anbernic RG Rotate is hitting the $100 sweet spot I was hoping for, and its specs aren't half bad either

Anbernic has revealed that its MP3 player-inspired RG Rotate retro handheld will start at $87.99, and even the premium metal portable is just over $100.

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Cross an iPod and a Game Boy and this is what you get – a retro gaming handheld with a difference

The Anbernic RG Rotate is a hybrid retro games handheld and digital music player – and it's coming soon

The Anbernic RG Rotate fuses my 2000s high school cellphone with GBA buttons to make what could be a magical MP3 player

The Anbernic RG Rotate is a new retro handheld with a swivelling square screen that could double up as a modern Android MP3 player.

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Yes, there really is a Switch 2 controller with heart rate monitoring – it's affordable, too

This Switch 2, PC and mobile controller has some interesting feature upgrades – all for under $40

Anbernic is beating Sony to the chase with its RG Vita handheld, but I don't think it's enough like a PS Vita

Anbernic just unveiled its tribute to the PS Vita, but I'd say the RG Vita is more like a nod to Sony's handheld than a proper homage.

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Sweatlord gamers, listen up: this new controller tracks your heart rate as you play, but it's giving me Wii Fit flashbacks

A new controller from Anbernic has a built-in heart rate monitor, which could be a handy or self-destructive perk for all sorts of gamers.

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This new controller has a heart rate sensor so you can see how sweaty you're getting — it's also boasting 1000Hz polling rates and anti-drift sticks

Recently, Anbernic unveiled a new upcoming controller for PC, mobile, and Nintendo Switch with 1000Hz polling rates and a heart monitor of all things. Here are the details on its specs.

Tom’s Hardware

Retro gaming outfit unveils PC controller with built-in heart rate monitor — also features IPS screen, 1,000Hz polling, and six-axis gyroscope

Retro gaming handheld firm Anbernic has announced the tri-mode RG G01 controller with built-in IPS screen, and heart rate sensor.

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Anbernic's next handheld is going to be on everyone's Christmas lists

With so many new Android-powered clamshell handhelds being released, it was only a matter of time before more budget-friendly options began cropping up. The Anbernic RG DS is the first of that subset, making this under-$100 handheld a no-brainer stocking stuffer.

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The 9 Best Retro Handheld Videogame Systems for 2026

As someone in their mid-30s who still really loves gaming, I can tell you that, for most people, it’s more than just a hobby. For many people, it is how they socialize, how they de-stress, and just enjoy spending their spare time. Retro gaming is another beast entirely, and many…

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‘This is so cooked’: This retro console lost all hype overnight after leaks killed expectations

The perfect solution to emulate DS games doesn't look so perfect anymore.

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Retroid teases its next gaming handheld by proclaiming 'The Future is Now'

Retroid has started teasing its next gaming handheld, and is expected to reveal more information in a week.

Android Central

AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini: Meet the company's first sub-$100 gaming handheld

The AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini has been officially unveiled, and it will be the company's first gaming handheld to be released for under $100.

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Anbernic's next gaming handheld strikes a nice balance between budget and flagship

Anbernic has revealed that pre-orders for the RG476H will open this week, and for the first three days, you'll be able to get this latest Android gaming handheld for about $150.

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AYANEO puts Retroid and Anbernic on notice with its upcoming KONKR Pocket Fit

The first handheld to come from AYANEO's new budget-minded sub-brand is the KONKR Pocket FIT. The company says it's going to be one of the best values, but with Anbernic and Retroid in the way, it'll be interesting to see how this plays out.

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There's one reason I'd consider a Flip instead of a Fold, and it's not the reason you think

Samsung and Motorola have been making massive strides to improve the Flip and Razr lineups. They've gotten so good that it made me think twice about sticking with the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

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I'm pretty upset about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 cut songs, so if you need me, I'll be at the skate part playing the originals on this handheld

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 has just arrived, but I've decided to revisit the originals using Anbernic's RG556 handheld.

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