Anbernic Targets the Nintendo DS Era with New Budget Handheld After successfully recreating numerous Game Boy style models, the retro handheld manufacturer Anbernic is setting its sights on a new classic, the Nintendo DS. The company has released a teaser video for a new device called the Anbernic RG DS, signaling its entry into the world of dual-screen gaming clones. True to its established pattern, Anbernic revealed few concrete details but did announce a key piece of information, the RG DS will carry a price tag of under one hundred dollars. This aggressive pricing strategy is consistent with the companys history of offering affordable recreations of iconic gaming hardware. Notably, this proposed price makes the new device even cheaper than the original Nintendo DS was at its launch, which had a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of one hundred and forty nine dollars and ninety nine cents. Beyond the attractive cost, the teaser hinted at a possible new internal chipset powering the device. Anbernic also showcased four color options for the RG DS, giving potential buyers a choice between a black and red model, a teal version, a white unit, and a transparent shell. Anbernic has not provided a specific release date for the RG DS. However, the company has a track record of moving quickly from initial teaser to product availability, so a launch could be imminent. Once it arrives on the market, the Anbernic RG DS will position itself as a budget-friendly alternative to other modern DS-inspired handhelds, such as the Ayn Thor, which starts at a much higher two hundred and fifty dollars. Potential buyers, particularly those in the United States, should be aware of possible shipping complications. Earlier this year, Anbernic temporarily paused shipments from its Chinese warehouses to US customers following changes to import tariffs. While that specific notice has been removed, recent announcements of new retaliatory tariffs on all Chinese goods could potentially impact the availability or cost of importing the RG DS for American consumers. This new handheld represents Anbernics ambitious step into a more complex emulation frontier, aiming to bring the dual-screen experience to a new generation at a remarkably low price point.
