Anbernic’s RG 55G1 is a $150 Switch Lite lookalike built for retro gaming
Nintendo’s Switch Lite has inspired plenty of handhelds, but Anbernic’s latest effort takes the resemblance almost as far as it can go – while adding enough hardware of its own to make the comparison interesting. The Anbernic RG 55G1 goes on sale August 31, starting at $150, with the company offering a compact design, a […]
Anbernic has released the RG 55G1, a handheld device that closely resembles Nintendo's Switch Lite. Priced at $150 upon its August 31 launch, the RG 55G1 features a 5.5-inch 1,920 x 1,080 display and is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon G1 Gen 2. This is the first time Anbernic has used this chip in one of its handhelds. The device includes symmetrical Hall-effect joysticks to prevent stick-drift issues, and runs Android 14 aimed at retro gaming and emulation.
Battery life is claimed to last up to eight hours, though this may vary based on emulated games. Storage options range from 4GB/64GB to 8GB/128GB, with additional microSD card slots available. The RG 55G1's $150 starting price makes it more affordable than the Switch Lite when it first launched, allowing retro gaming enthusiasts to enjoy a specialized device.
Despite its design similarities to the Switch Lite, Anbernic aims to target a different audience. However, the close resemblance to Nintendo's handheld may raise legal concerns.
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