Anbernic has officially announced the release date for its very first controller, marking it as its second product launch this month following the RG CubeXX. This news comes less than two weeks after the core specifications of the RG P01 were shared by Anbernic. Alongside this, the pricing for the RG P01 has also been revealed.
Pricing Details
As per RetroHandhelds, the introductory price for Anbernic's controller will be set at $14.99, which will increase to $17.99 once pre-orders start shipping on November 12. This means that the RG P01 will significantly undercut the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C, which is currently priced at $29.99 on Amazon and offers Bluetooth and wireless capabilities. It's worth mentioning that the wired version of the Ultimate 2C is available for $19.99, making it $10 cheaper than the wireless model.
Features of the RG P01
Similar to the Ultimate 2C, the RG P01 is equipped with Hall effect joysticks and triggers. RetroHandhelds' review indicates that the RG P01 does not experience the cardinal snapping issue found in some recent Anbernic handhelds. Additionally, unlike the Ultimate 2C, the RG P01 features two rear-mounted buttons labeled M1 and M2. Anbernic plans to launch the RG P01 at 10:00 UTC on October 29. The new controller will be available on both AliExpress and Anbernic's official website, though the links for these platforms are not yet active.
Availability
Anbernic will be selling the RG P01 through its website and AliExpress, as confirmed by RetroHandhelds. Stay tuned for updates as the launch date approaches!
