ANBERNIC’s Switch Lite clone launches today for under $150
Don't expect to actually play many Switch games on this handheld, though.
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.
Written by urgent.news from Digital Trends's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
