Anbernic has announced the RG Rotate, a new handheld gaming device with a unique rotating hinge. The device is powered by a Unisoc T618 chipset and runs Android. It features a 3.5-inch display with a 720×720 resolution and a 1:1 aspect ratio.
Rotating hinge and Hall sensor
The RG Rotate includes 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD. It has a 2000mAh battery rated for about five hours of use. The rotating hinge incorporates a Hall sensor that wakes the screen when opened. The device comes in two variants: Polar Black made of ABS plastic weighing 167g, and Aurora Silver made of CNC aluminum weighing 204g.
Specifications
- CPU: Unisoc T618
- Display: 3.5-inch 720×720 (1:1 aspect ratio)
- RAM: 3GB
- Storage: 32GB + microSD
- Battery: 2000mAh (5 hours)
Pricing starts at 87.99 USD (about $87.99) for the Polar Black model and 107.99 USD (about $108) for the Aurora Silver model. Early Bird pricing is available at 82.99 USD (about $82.99) and 99.99 USD (about $99.99) respectively. The RG Rotate is scheduled for release on May 11 at 6 AM ET.
Anbernic claims the RG Rotate can play games from more than 30 platforms, including PS2, Wii, 3DS, and Android. The device supports Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0, and charges via USB-C. The 1:1 screen aspect ratio is unusual for handhelds and may appeal to retro gaming enthusiasts.
The pricing and release date information comes from Retro Dodo, not from an official Anbernic announcement. Anbernic has not confirmed these details.
Source: RetroHandhelds
