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The Verge
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Anbernic's sliding screen handheld might be too chunky and heavy for your pockets
Anbernic hasn't officially released or even put its new RG Slide handheld up for preorder yet, but a handful of reviewers have recently shared their first impressions of the new console. Anbernic may be leaning a bit too far into novelty and nostalgia with the RG Slide's design, while not actually capitalizing on what made devices like the light and compact PSP Go and Xperia Play smartphone so fondly remembered. The RG Slide will be priced at $189 and is expected to go on sale starting on June 20th, 2025, according to RetroDodo. It's powered by an octa-core Unisoc Tiger T820 CPU, which is a processor Anbernic already uses in its higher-end handhelds like the RG Cube that can emulate most games from the PS2 and Nintendo GameCube era. That's paired with 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a microSD card slot, and a 5,000mAh rechargeable battery that's estimated to power the console for up to six hours between charges. Retro Dodo liked the RG Slide's 4.7-inch, 1280 x 960 pixel resolution screen and found it makes 'retro consoles such as GameCube, Dreamcast, and PS2 look slightly more vivid in comparison to previous Anberic products.' It also found the console's sliding mechanism to be satisfyingly solid, but lamented the loud 'clack' it makes when opening or closing the device. The console's controls are as good as what's found on other Anbernic devices and seem reasonably comfortable and well-balanced, but not quite as ergonomic as other handhelds. Both Retro Dodo and Russ Crandall, who runs Retro Game Corps, feel that Anbernic missed the mark when it comes to the RG Slide's size, which feels too large and thick to be comfortably pocketable. It also weighs 380 grams, which is just shy of the original Nintendo Switch that weighed 390 grams and much heavier than the 158-gram PSP Go.
Android Authority
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Android Authority
ANBERNIC nailed the Xperia Play vibes so hard that fans are demanding an actual phone
TL;DR ANBERNIC revealed the full specs of the RG Slide, with a UNISOC Tiger T820 SoC. The design is heavily inspired by sliding devices like the Xperia Play and PSP Go. Many nostalgic fans comment that they wish the gaming handheld were an actual phone. ANBERNIC seems to have struck a chord with its upcoming RG Slide, but maybe not the one it expected. In a promotional video earlier today, the company revealed the sliding device's full specs, leaving nothing to the imagination. We already knew the device would have a 120Hz 4.7-inch LTPS display with a 4:3 ratio, but the announcement confirms our suspicion that it will have a UNISOC Tiger T820 SoC. The company has used this chipset in many previous devices, and it's powerful enough to emulate GameCube and PS2 reliably. The specs sheet at the end of the video also lists a large 5,000mAh battery, 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Interestingly, it will also feature the AI integration ANBERNIC recently pushed to the RG 557, which enables real-time translation and game strategy assistance. While the specs aren't terribly interesting, the sliding form factor is the clear draw. It pulls heavily from the PSP Go and Sony Xperia Play from more than a decade ago. In fact, the announcement has some fans clamoring for an actual phone. Fans are begging for a new mobile phone with a sliding form factor. 'It's a shame that you can't make calls with it, it would have been the successor to the Xperia Play,' comments one user on the YouTube video. Another writes, 'Need call functionalities & a SIM card slot. I'm dying for it.' On Reddit, another user nostalgic for sliding phones writes, 'Since it's not a cellphone, it's a swing-and-miss for me.' It's unlikely that any retro gaming handheld makers will ever make a phone, but it does show some pent-up demand for sliding phones. Sony has been sitting on the patent for 15 years, but we may see a flood of new devices once the patent expires this month. As for the ANBERNIC RG Slide, the only details we're still missing are the price and a release date. Stay tuned for more info in the next few weeks. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Gizmodo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
This New Retro Handheld Is Nostalgia Bait for Early-2000s Sliding Phones
Anbernic is used to playing on our nostalgia, and to be honest, that strategy seems to be working. Just last month, the company released its Anbernic RG34XXSP, which is a Game Boy Advance SP-like retro handheld that somehow crams your love for Game Boys and the GameCube into one (very affordable) gadget. My millennial lust for gaming nostalgia is tingling just thinking about it. Now, Anbernic is taking that same strategy and applying it toward another retro gadget you may not have had on your retro gaming bingo card—2000s-era sliding phones. Anbernic's RG Slide is the company's newest handheld in a very long stream of handhelds that somehow seems to be getting longer and longer. The slide has a TPS IPS screen that comes in a 4:3 aspect ratio with a resolution of 1,280 x 960 pixels. The display, unlike my iPhone 13, supports a 120Hz refresh rate, has a contrast ratio of 1200:1, and has a max brightness of up to 500 nits. Emulation-wise, Anbernic says this sliding handheld will be able to play PS2, Wii, GameCube, and Dreamcast games at a 640 x 480 resolution. It'll also emulate PS1 and N64 games at a 320 x 240 resolution. I think the headlining feature of this handheld isn't what it emulates or how good or bad the screen is— it's the form factor. The RG Slide, as you may have guessed from the name, has a sliding screen that pushes up to reveal two thumbsticks, a D-pad, ABXY buttons, and a start and select button in the middle. That design might be evocative of a couple of things, but for me, it has 2000s-era phones written all over it. Yes, it's also got big Xperia Play energy—Sony's gaming-centric smartphone from 2011—but my mind goes back even further to the days of sliding phones from LG or Nokia. What I would pay to slide open my LG Shine Slide one last time… In case you were wondering, yes, the screen is also a touchscreen, so theoretically you could use touch controls to play games, but I cannot think of a single reason to actually do that given the built-in thumbsticks. You can also play in a cursed vertical orientation, which should be good for some mobile games. Speaking of mobile games, this thing also runs Android, not Linux, so if playing Genshin Impact is high on your list of priorities, the RG Slide should have you covered. There's still no information on when the RG Slide will be released or how much it will cost, but if Anbernic's previous handhelds are anything to go by, then we can expect a competitive starting price. It's no sliding phone, but maybe, just maybe, it'll scratch that same itch.
Android Authority
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Android Authority
This new Xperia Play-like sliding handheld can emulate PS2, Gamecube, and more
TL;DR ANBERNIC has shown off emulation performance on the upcoming RG Slide handheld. With a sliding design like the Xperia Play or PSP Go, it's unique in the gaming handheld space. ANBERNIC has not yet announced a release date or pricing. Last week, ANBERNIC gave us our first glimpse of its upcoming sliding handheld, the RG Slide, but today we finally got a full look at the Xperia Play clone, complete with emulation performance. If you feel any nostalgia for the Xperia Play or PSP Go, this one is worth keeping an eye on. The RG Slide will have a 120Hz 4.7-inch LTPS display with a 4:3 ratio, making it perfect for retro games. ANBERNIC showed off performance in PS2 and Wii emulation in the video above, which it seems to handle well. However, the version of Twilight Princess in the video appears to be the GameCube version, despite claiming to be the Wii version. Nevertheless, the video also showcases performance in demanding Android games like Genshin Impact. This confirms that the device will be Android-based, rather than Linux-based. This was previously hinted at by the fan vent in the back, which isn't typically found in budget Linux devices. The sliding form factor might be making a comeback this year. ANBERNIC stopped short of revealing the pricing, release date, or full specs of the RG Slide, but it's likely sporting the UNISOC Tiger T820. This has been a staple on ANBERNIC devices for years, and while it's not the most powerful, it's capable of everything shown in the video. It's also relatively cheap, hopefully reducing the RG Slide's final cost. This is the first sliding retro gaming handheld we've seen announced in decades, as Sony has been sitting on the patent for the design since 2010. That patent expires later this month, which could explain the sudden resurgence of the sliding form factor. ANBERNIC is often one of the first to adopt new designs, but other companies may soon follow suit. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
The Verge
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Posted May 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM EDT 0 Comments
Andrew Liszewski Anbernic is teasing a new handheld with a sliding screen. Fans of the PSP Go who are still mad at Sony for discontinuing the handheld in 2011 may soon have a consolation prize. Following leaked renders of a mysterious new handheld earlier this month, Anbernic has shared a teaser for an upcoming device it's calling the RG Slide featuring a sliding screen. We don't know much else about the device, or what that sliding screen reveals, but a full reveal could be coming soon.
