– Anbernic announced a new handheld, the RG 55G1, inspired by the Nintendo Switch Lite.
– It features symmetrical Hall-Effect joysticks with RGB rings, unlike the Nintendo Switch Lite.
– The device includes Hall-Effect triggers, a Switch-style button layout, and dual front-facing speakers.
– Specs, pricing, and release date are unconfirmed, with speculation suggesting a 5.5-inch LCD and Snapdragon chip.
– It will launch in three color options: Indigo, Retro Gray, and Black.
Anbernic’s New Handheld Surprise
Recently, we reported that Anbernic was developing two new handhelds that are based on discontinued Nintendo devices. Anbernic has now announced a new device, one that we didn’t see coming, as it isn’t either of the two handhelds reported in the leak. The new device is called the Anbernic RG 55G1, and while its design is also based on a Nintendo console, it’s one that hasn’t been discontinued.
Design and Controller Comparison
The Anbernic RG 55G1 is a horizontal handheld with a design that is reminiscent of the Nintendo Switch Lite, albeit with some key differences. For starters, the RG 55G1 has symmetrical 3D Hall-Effect thumbsticks with RGB ring lights. In comparison, the Switch Lite uses potentiometer-based thumbsticks, lacks RGB ring lights, and has its left thumbstick above the D-pad.
Additional Features and Inputs
Anbernic says the handheld also has Hall-Effect triggers and its double-shot ABXY buttons are arranged in a Switch layout. The RG 55G1 has 2.5D glass covering the entire front, dual-front facing speakers, a cooling fan, audio jack, USB-C port, and TF card slot.
Pricing, Specs, and Availability
No details about the specs, pricing, and availability have been revealed yet. However, there are already speculations about its features on Anbernic’s Discord channel. Some users say it will have a 5.5-inch LCD panel as its display and a Snapdragon processor under the hood. However, whether it will be able to emulate the Nintendo Switch games remains to be seen.
Color Options and Launch
Nevertheless, when the Anbernic RG 55G1 launches, it will be available in Indigo, Retro Gray with colored ABXY buttons, and Black.