Anbernic has announced all the details for its upcoming retro gaming handheld, the RG CubeXX. Typically, the company launches a new product every month, but this might not hold true for October. They have yet to confirm anything, and they also have not officially unveiled their first wireless controller, which is set to be named the RG P01.
Design Inspiration and Features
The RG P01 closely resembles the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (currently priced at $29.99 on Amazon). In this way, the design of the RG P01 takes a lot from 8BitDo's button configuration, including the four buttons next to Anbernic's logo. However, unlike the Ultimate 2C, Anbernic's logo does not function as an extra button.
Connectivity and Functionality
Additionally, the RG P01 features RGB backlit joysticks and vertical LED connection indicators. Anbernic's first controller offers both 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.3 capabilities, supporting a variety of devices such as Android, iOS, Steam, Switch, and Windows. It’s also noted that the RG P01 is equipped with two programmable macro buttons located on the back.
Performance Uncertainties
That being said, these buttons have not been highlighted in any promotional content so far. It remains unclear how well the controller's d-pad will perform or what its latency will be when using 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth. Furthermore, Anbernic has not released any info regarding joystick dead zones or if they experience cardinal snapping, a problem seen in some of their previous retro gaming handhelds.
