Anbernic Unveils RG DDS Dual-Screen Handheld Console
The clamshell device pairs Qualcomm Snapdragon silicon with matching aspect ratios for legacy dual-screen emulation.
Handheld hardware maker Anbernic has revealed its next dual-screen gaming device, the RG DDS, as reported by Engadget (https://www.engadget.com/2283296/anbernics-next-dual-screen-handheld-has-the-perfect-aspect-ratio-for-3ds-games/). Short for "Dream Dual-Screen," the clamshell console is designed as a direct nod to the Nintendo 3DS form factor and arrives one year after the company teased its earlier dual-screen predecessor.
The RG DDS upgrades internal processing over the older RG DS by adopting Qualcomm's Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chipset. The processor provides sufficient performance to emulate systems up to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 2, while the physical display layout is tailored specifically for dual-screen titles.
Anbernic built the handheld with a 4.7-inch primary top display running at 1,200 x 720 resolution, yielding a 5:3 aspect ratio that mirrors Nintendo 3DS software. The lower display measures 4.0 inches with a 960 x 720 resolution, giving it a 4:3 aspect ratio.
The console includes a 6,000mAh battery, though Anbernic has not yet detailed other internal specifications such as RAM or onboard storage. Physical controls include an added right analog stick, an extendable capacitive stylus housed within the chassis, and a dedicated AI button whose exact functionality remains unannounced.
Anbernic has not released pricing or launch timing for the RG DDS. The device is expected to sell above the $99 baseline of the earlier RG DS, positioning it against competitors like the Retroid Pocket Duo lineup, which starts at $149 for its Lite model.
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