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| Anbernic's new handheld in one of its two teased colour options. |
Fresh footage of Anbernic's mysterious sliding-screen handheld has just dropped online, and this time, we're getting a much clearer look at what the company has been cooking up. Following the release of last year's RG Slide — which you can still grab on Amazon for $174.99 — this new device marks Anbernic's second foray into the world of sliding form factors.
First teased back in mid-March, the unnamed handheld is back in the spotlight thanks to new videos shared by Handheld Penguin on the Chinese platform Bilibili. For anyone worried about an elaborate April Fools' joke, rest assured — the timing may be suspicious, but the footage is very real.
📹 What the New Footage Reveals
The latest clips offer a far better look at the device than the initial teaser from last month. Several key design elements are now clearly visible:
- A top-mounted USB Type-C port for charging and data.
- In-line shoulder trigger buttons positioned on the top edge.
- A microSD card slot located on the side for expandable storage.
Perhaps the most intriguing discovery is a built-in MP3 player. This strongly suggests that Anbernic has also included a 3.5 mm headphone jack, likely located on the right-hand side of the device, although it's not explicitly shown in any of the current videos.
🔧 Metal Build and N64 Capabilities
Anbernic appears to be putting a premium spin on this upcoming handheld. According to the footage, the device will likely be offered in two distinct variants: a sleek black plastic model and a more premium metal shell version.
On the performance front, the videos indicate that Anbernic is positioning this handheld to run games up to the Nintendo 64 era. While that won't blow the doors off the more powerful devices on the market, it's a solid target for a compact, slide-form-factor device, ensuring a vast library of classic titles will be playable right out of the box.
💡 Meet the RG Rotate?
For those keeping track of Anbernic's naming conventions, you might have already guessed the official title. The company is expected to christen this device the RG Rotate, a fitting name given its unique sliding mechanism.
🛒 Grab the Original While You Wait
If the sliding form factor has caught your attention and you can't wait for the RG Rotate to drop, the original Anbernic RG Slide is available right now. It's the device that started this whole sliding-screen trend for the company, and it's a fantastic pocket-friendly emulation machine.
👉 Check out the Anbernic RG Slide on Amazon.
📅 When Can You Buy It?
So, when can you actually get your hands on the RG Rotate? An official release date has not been announced. However, given the frequency of these leaks and the level of detail in the new footage, all signs point to an official unveiling later this month.
The retro handheld space is heating up, and Anbernic is clearly not afraid to experiment with unique designs. The RG Rotate is shaping up to be one of the most interesting releases of the year, blending nostalgic gaming with an innovative twist.
Stay tuned for more updates as they break.
Sources: Notebookcheck, Android Authority, Giznewsdaily, Handheld Penguin, Retro Gaming With Deadfred