Move over, Nintendo—there’s a new dual-screen contender in town. Retro gaming enthusiasts, brace yourselves: the OneXSugar Sugar 1, a transformable handheld promising native Nintendo DS support, has just dropped its final pricing and specs. And it’s aiming to be your next pocket-sized obsession.
What’s the Big Deal?
The Sugar 1 isn’t just another emulation box. Its standout feature? A dual-screen clamshell design mimicking the Nintendo DS/3DS, complete with touch functionality. But here’s the twist: the screens detach magnetically, transforming into a tablet or single-screen handheld. Powered by a Unisoc Tiger T610 chipset and 8GB RAM, it handles DS-era classics like Pokémon Black/White and The World Ends With You at full speed, plus PSP, Dreamcast, and even light GameCube titles via Android-based emulation.
Other goodies include:
- Dual 5-inch IPS displays (720p) with 10-point touch
- 8,000mAh battery (claimed 6–8 hours of gameplay)
- Expandable storage (up to 2TB via microSD)
- Physical controls: hall-effect joysticks, programmable rear buttons, and a D-pad tuned for fighting games
Pricing & Availability
The base model starts at $249 (4GB RAM/128GB storage), while the flagship 8GB/256GB variant hits $299. For context, that undercuts premium retro handhelds like the AYN Odin 2 by over $100. Pre-orders kick off next week via Indiegogo, with early birds snagging a 10% discount.
Ready to dive in? Support the project here:
OneXSugar Sugar 1 Indiegogo Campaign
Or pre-order via Amazon:
OneXSugar Sugar 1 on Amazon
Full Specs Rundown
- CPU: Unisoc Tiger T610 (Octa-core, 1.8GHz)
- RAM: 4GB/8GB LPDDR4
- Storage: 128GB/256GB UFS 2.1 + microSD slot
- OS: Android 12 (customizable frontend)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C
- Ports: 3.5mm jack, HDMI-out
- Weight: 320g (detached), 480g (dual-screen)
Why Gamers Are Buzzing
Beyond DS nostalgia, the Sugar 1’s "transformable" gimmick adds real utility. Fold it for Mario Kart DS on twin screens, detach for widescreen PSP action, or prop it up like a mini TV. It’s a Swiss Army knife for retro lovers—though questions linger about long-term software support and emulation polish.
Final Take
If OneXSugar delivers, this could be the ultimate tribute to Nintendo’s dual-screen legacy. With aggressive pricing and clever hardware, it’s poised to shake up the handheld market. Just remember: crowdfunding carries risks, so tread carefully.
*Pre-orders open July 28. Will you bite?*
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