Anbernic, long known for budget handhelds, is taking a premium turn with the RG DDS, a dual-screen clamshell that is largely a callback to the Nintendo 3DS. The device is priced at $299.99, with a temporary preorder discount bringing it down to $284.99. That is nearly double the price of the original 3DS, and the company is clearly positioning it as a step up in both cost and capability.
To justify the price, the RG DDS runs on a Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 processor capable of emulating far more than just 3DS titles. Anbernic has detailed two configurations: one with 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage, and an upgraded version with 12GB of memory and 256GB of storage. Both support a micro SD card slot for up to 2TB of additional storage. The handheld will run Android 16, giving users access to the wide range of emulator apps available.
Other specifications include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, 1080p display output, a six-axis gyroscope sensor and a 3.5mm audio jack. Glasses-free 3D graphics, a feature of the original 3DS, will not be included, though the higher-resolution displays may offset that absence. Anbernic also revealed an AI button on the device, which the company says will provide game guides and strategies, real-time translation during gameplay and "more fun AI features."
The RG DDS will ship gradually starting December 10, 2026, in Glacier White, Basalt Black and Phantom Blue.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing