Anbernic unveils dual-screen RG DDS, sized for 3DS games
Anbernic has revealed the RG DDS, a clamshell handheld designed to play games across two screens. Its display proportions are well suited to Nintendo 3DS games, and the newer Snapdragon chip could also support emulation of more demanding systems.
The main screen measures 4.7 inches, with a 1,200 x 720 resolution and 5:3 aspect ratio; the secondary screen is 4 inches, at 960 x 720 and 4:3. Anbernic has disclosed a 6,000mAh battery, an extra right analogue stick, a stowaway capacitive stylus and a dedicated AI button, but has not explained the AI features or announced a price or release date. Its RG DS predecessor cost $99, while the Retroid Pocket Duo Lite starts at $149.
- Anbernic’s RG DDS has two screens suited to 3DS games.
- It uses a Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chip.
- Price and release date are still unknown.
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Anbernic manufactures portable gaming devices that play older video games on modern hardware. The company has unveiled the RG DDS, a clamshell-style handheld with two screens that open and close like a book.
Nintendo's 3DS was a handheld console from 2011 that featured games with dual screens. The RG DDS is designed to play 3DS games, so Anbernic has optimised its screen sizes and shapes to match the original console's proportions.
The device uses a newer processor that could support a wider range of games from older systems. The company has not yet announced pricing or a release date, though its previous handheld cost $99, whilst comparable devices from competitors start at around $149.
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Originally published by Engadget as “Anbernic’s next dual-screen handheld has the perfect aspect ratio for 3DS games”.