A new Anbernic rotating screen will start at less than $100

In its wake Handheld sliding screen Which debuted last June with a design that some reviewers welcomed He found it to be very chunky and thickAnbernic shared more details about its new portable swivel display that looks more pocket-friendly. The RG Rotate (Anbernic has never been known for naming its devices smart) will be available for pre-order starting May 11 through Company online store Starting at $87.99 for the Polar Black version featuring a metal front and plastic cover, according to Retro Dodo. The more premium version with an all-metal body and silver color will be priced at $107.99.

A New unboxing video Its post on the company’s YouTube channel reveals that the RG Rotate will feature a 3.5-inch square LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 720. While Game Boy and GBC games should mostly fill the screen, games from consoles connected to a TV, or other portable devices like the GBA, should be displayed with borders or bars.

The RG Rotate will run Android 12 and will be powered by a Unisoc Tiger T618 Octa-core CPU paired with 3GB of RAM that should be able to emulate most 3D games from the N64 and PS1 eras, as well as some less demanding GameCube titles. With the screen off, the mobile device can still be used with Anbernic, which suggests it could double as an MP3 player thanks to Bluetooth connectivity and support for wireless headphones like Apple’s AirPods. Battery life is rated at up to five hours, and the Anbernic includes an additional set of interchangeable internal shoulder buttons with a raised design so they’re easy to distinguish by touch.