Anbernic’s DS clone will be cheaper than Nintendo’s original

Anbernick has Screenshots of the upcoming RG DS have been shared A handheld dual clamshell screen for playing a selection of emulated games, including pen-based titles such as Kirby: The Curse of the Cloth From Nintendo DS and 3DS games such as Shovel knight.

Anbernik It announced the RG DS earlier this month Priced at under $100 and four color options, including red, blue, white, and clear white. For comparison, the original Nintendo DS launched in North America over 20 years ago for $149.99.

The company did not reveal details about when the RG DS will be available, specific pricing, or performance specifications, including the processor that will be under the hood. The new video shows that it will at least be able to emulate NDS and 3DS titles, but it doesn’t look like Anbernic will be recreating a glasses-free 3D experience for the 3DS.

Anbernic isn’t the first company to launch a dual-screen laptop, but it might be worth considering the RG DS just for its relatively affordable price. Rivals like Ayaneo have previously crowdfunded a few dual-screen devices, including Flip 1S DS starts at $999 and Pocket DS starts at $519.