23 Years After the SP, This Handheld May Finally Improve the Game Boy
Anbernic has unveiled the RG Rotate, an Android-based retro handheld that revives the Game Boy Advance SP's clamshell form with a modern twist, featuring a rotating screen that reveals physical controls. The device offers a square 3.5-inch 720x720 display, Unisoc Tiger T618 processor, and 3GB RAM, aiming to balance portability and emulation performance for classic consoles. Available in aluminum and plastic builds, it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack and relies on USB-C audio, with pricing starting at $88 and a May 11 release date.
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The mountain of excellent Game Boy-like retro handhelds hasn’t improved the pocketability that peaked with the Game Boy Advance SP in 2003. Cribbing from Nintendo’s square design, Anbernic’s upcoming RG Rotate has the chance to finally bring something new to this ancient form factor. After weeks of rumors and then an incoming tide of teasers, Anbernic has finally offered full details on its swiveling handheld. In short, the RG Rotate is an Android-based gaming handheld with a screen that flicks and spins up to reveal four face buttons, a D-pad, and the good old select and start keys. The top of the case includes two rows of swappable shoulder buttons.
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