Anbernic’s modern-day Nintendo DS dupe is cheaper than the unique

After remaking each Game Boy model possible, Anbernic is able to tackle the following frontier of traditional gaming handhelds: the Nintendo DS. In its standard drip-feed style, the hand held maker launched a teaser video revealing the Anbernic RG DS. The corporate did not provide many particulars for its Nintendo DS clone, however introduced that it might price lower than $100.

That price ticket is not stunning for anybody who’s been following Anbernic’s recipe of recreating iconic handhelds at an inexpensive value level. Nonetheless, it is nonetheless a lovely value level that is even cheaper than the Nintendo DS’ unique MSRP of $149.99. Past value, Anbernic hinted at a potential new chip and confirmed off 4 colorways, together with black/purple, teal, white and clear.

Anbernic hasn’t introduced a launch date but, however the firm usually begins promoting its gadgets shortly after the primary reveal video. As soon as accessible, the Anbernic RG DS will compete in opposition to the extra premium Ayn Thor that begins at $250. It is essential to notice that Anbernic paused shipments from its Chinese language warehouses to US clients in April following the tariff adjustments, that means American consumers had been restricted to Anbernic’s US inventory. The earlier discover has since been eliminated, however the Trump administration just lately introduced one other retaliatory tariff on all Chinese language items.