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Anbernic RG 55G1 Teaser Reveals Snapdragon Upgrade and Hall-Effect Controls

Lena Fischer 2 min read

Anbernic announces the RG 55G1 handheld, featuring a 5.5- inch screen, Hall- Effect controls, and a potential Snapdragon processor upgrade.

Anbernic RG 55G1 Teaser Reveals Snapdragon Upgrade and Hall-Effect Controls
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Anbernic has unveiled the RG 55G1, a new handheld gaming device that signals a major shift in the company's hardware strategy. This release marks a potential departure from the MediaTek, Allwinner, and RockChip processors that have defined previous models. The announcement comes via a teaser trailer that promises a "New Core" and a "New Frontier" for the brand.

Anbernic RG 55G1 teaser image
Anbernic has unveiled the RG 55G1, a new handheld gaming device.

New handheld features Hall-Effect controls and potential Snapdragon processor

The handheld features a 5.5-inch display covered by full-screen 2.5D glass. Anbernic designed the input controls with double-shot buttons and 3D Hall-Effect joysticks to improve durability and precision. The device also includes Hall-Effect triggers for analog input support.

Specifications

  • Screen Size: 5.5-inch
  • Joysticks: 3D Hall-Effect
  • Triggers: Hall-Effect
  • Buttons: Double-shot
  • Glass: Full-screen 2.5D

The most significant technical detail involves the internal processor. The model name "G1" likely refers to either the Snapdragon G2 Gen 1 or the Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 chip. If this identification holds, the RG 55G1 will be Anbernic's first handheld powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

The company will offer the device in three color options: Indigo, Retro Gray, and Black. Pricing and availability details remain unconfirmed at this time. The announcement focuses entirely on the hardware redesign and the potential platform upgrade.

Source: RetroHandhelds

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