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Android Authority
12 hours ago
- 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
6 days ago
- 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.
Android Authority
6 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Miss the PSP Go? This new sliding gaming handheld might fill the gap
TL;DR Anbernic teased the RG Slide, a new gaming handheld with a PSP Go-like sliding mechanism. Sony's patent for sliding controls is set to expire next month. No specs have been revealed yet, although it's most likely an Android device. The Sony PSP Go might not have been a big seller, but the sliding form-factor was hugely innovative at the time. It was later used in the iconic Xperia Play smartphone, which was Sony's last real attempt to make sliding devices work. The Xperia Play 2 was canceled before it went to market, but a new sliding device has emerged from a surprising source more than a decade later. In a video teaser posted today on YouTube (above), Anbernic showed off its latest handheld, the RG Slide. It looks very similar to Sony's sliding hardware of the past, but larger. Unfortunately, the video only shows the device from the back, although the thumbnail reveals a rounded design, again harkening back to the PSP Go. No specs were revealed in the video, but a small fan port can be seen on the back of the device. The need for active cooling indicates a more powerful chipset. Most of Anbernic's Linux-based devices, such as the popular GBA-like RG-34XX, do not feature active cooling, which leads us to believe the handheld will be an Android-based gaming handheld. Sony's patent on sliding controls is set to expire next month. Regardless, this is the first sliding handheld of its type in more than a decade, and for good reason. Sony has been sitting on the patent for sliding controls, but it's finally set to expire on June 28. This could be the first of a number of handhelds to use the form factor. The popularity of clamshell devices like the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and Anbernic's RG-35XXSP proves there's a market for unique emulation handhelds. This is the third handheld Anbernic has announced this year after the powerful RG-557 and the upcoming RG-34XXSP. The company released 12 handhelds last year, so expect more announcements in the coming months. 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.
