Key Takeaways
1. Anbernic has halted shipping its retro gaming handhelds to the US due to ongoing tariffs.
2. The RG557 is in development, with its price confirmed to start at $235, increasing to $249 before shipping.
3. An early Amazon listing mistakenly showed the RG557 priced at $359.99, which was higher than expected.
4. Pre-orders for the RG557 will begin on April 25, with early bird pricing available until April 28.
5. Anbernic plans to release additional handhelds in 2025, including the RG34XX SP and up to nine other models.
Anbernic has announced that it has stopped shipping its retro gaming handhelds to the US due to the ongoing tariffs. However, they are still working on the RG557, which they’ve been teasing for a few weeks now. Recently, Anbernic shared the main specifications for the RG556’s successor (currently priced at $229.99 on Amazon), and we have covered those details in a separate article.
New Pricing Revealed
The company has now confirmed the release date and pricing for the RG557. Unfortunately, it will cost more than what many expected. There were rumors suggesting that the RG557 might be priced at $205, which would have been a $30 increase from the RG556. But an early listing on Amazon showed the price at a shocking $359.99. Anbernic has stated that the RG557 will actually start at $235, eventually going up to $249 before it ships.
Pre-Order Dates
You can start ordering the Anbernic RG557 from April 25. The company has mentioned that the early bird pricing will be available until April 28. For more insights, check out the videos below for first impressions of Anbernic’s initial gaming handheld release this year. Additionally, the company has also shared its plans for 2025, which may include the RG34XX SP and up to nine other handhelds for gamers.
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