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Anbernic RG DDS launches at surprisingly high price

The Anbernic RG DDS looks like a Nintendo 3DS, but is surprisingly expensive.
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The Anbernic RG DDS looks like a Nintendo 3DS, but is surprisingly expensive.
The Anbernic RG DDS is one of the manufacturer's most exciting gaming handhelds, as its dual displays and powerful processor are said to make it ideal for 3DS and Wii U games. However, the retro handheld is launching at a surprisingly high price.
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After Anbernic already introduced the RG DS ($129 on Amazon), an affordable dual-screen retro handheld said to be perfect for Nintendo DS games, the company is now following up with the RG DDS, a considerably more powerful model that is also supposed to handle games originally developed for the Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo Wii U.

The retro handheld is now listed on AliExpress with pricing and availability details. According to the listing, preorders will open as early as October 16, with shipping starting on December 10. The base model with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage will cost $299.99, while the version with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage will cost $364.99. A $15 discount will be offered at launch.
 


This price is surprising, as the Retroid Pocket Duo costs just $269, yet offers two larger, higher-resolution AMOLED displays with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The Anbernic RG DDS instead makes do with a 4.7-inch and a 4-inch IPS panel, each with 720p resolution and 60 Hz. At least the Anbernic RG DDS promises decent performance with the Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2.

A specially customized version of Android is intended to make managing the two displays easier. The retro handheld features a stylus that slots into the housing, a 6,000 mAh battery, a microSD slot, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and two analog sticks. The Anbernic RG DDS will be available in white, blue or black.
 

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