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Anbernic RG DDS
Flagship 3DS-style dual-screen (announced)
AnbernicTBA (Anbernic has not listed OS)
Price~$300 (unofficial)ScoreUnratedBat6,000mAh, active cooling fanWtTBA
Price checked Oct 2026
- 4.7" 1200x720 5:3 + 4" 960x720 4:3 IPS, 300 PPI / 500 nits
- Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2, active fan cooling
- 6,000mAh; retractable stylus; dual analog sticks
- 3x integer 3DS scaling; black / blue / white
Where to buyAnnouncement only; no product page or cart as of 2026-10-12.Contains affiliate links.
Bottom line
Flagship 3DS-style dual-screen (announced).
- Strongest suit
- Not yet rated
- Best for
- Buyers waiting on a 3DS-shaped clamshell with G2 Gen 2
- Main tradeoff
- Not shipping yet; no store listing, OS, RAM SKU, or ship date as of 2026-10-12
Summary generated from this device's catalog data — not a hands-on review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- Buyers waiting on a 3DS-shaped clamshell with G2 Gen 2
- Integer-scaled 3DS without Thor money if ~$300 holds
- People comparing Anbernic's flagship DS against Pocket Duo
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- Not shipping yet; no store listing, OS, RAM SKU, or ship date as of 2026-10-12
- ~$300 / 8GB is an Anbernic-rep Discord figure via Retro Handhelds, not a listed MSRP
- IPS panels, not AMOLED; Pocket Duo still has the 120Hz OLED pair
- Game performance is not yet rated
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | Anbernic RG DDS |
|---|---|
| Display | 4.7" IPS 1200x720 5:3 + 4" IPS 960x720 4:3 (300 PPI, 500 nits) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 (same chip family as Retroid Pocket G2) |
| RAM | At least 8GB suggested by Anbernic's 7.20GB overlay; not a store SKU |
| Storage | TBA + microSD (expected) |
| Battery | 6,000mAh, active cooling fan |
| Weight | TBA |
| Wireless | TBA |
| Ports | USB-C, 3.5mm, built-in retractable stylus |
| OS | TBA (Anbernic has not listed OS) |
Sources and availability
- Anbernic RG DDS first look (screens, Snapdragon G2 Gen 2, 6000mAh, stylus) - checked 2026-10-12
- Retro Handhelds RG DDS specs and unofficial ~$300 / 8GB figure - checked 2026-10-12
- Notebookcheck RG DDS announcement (G2 Gen 2, 500-nit panels, price TBA) - checked 2026-10-12
Performance scores
Not yet rated. Official specifications are listed above; performance ratings are pending.
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