Anbernic’s modern-day Nintendo DS dupe is cheaper than the unique

After remaking each Game Boy model conceivable, Anbernic is able to tackle the subsequent frontier of basic gaming handhelds: the Nintendo DS. In its regular drip-feed style, the hand held maker launched a teaser video revealing the Anbernic RG DS. The corporate did not provide many particulars for its Nintendo DS clone, however introduced that it could value lower than $100.

That price ticket is not shocking for anybody who’s been following Anbernic’s recipe of recreating iconic handhelds at an reasonably priced worth level. Nonetheless, it is nonetheless a horny worth level that is even cheaper than the Nintendo DS’ unique MSRP of $149.99. Past worth, Anbernic hinted at a potential new chip and confirmed off 4 colorways, together with black/purple, teal, white and clear.

Anbernic hasn’t introduced a launch date but, however the firm usually begins promoting its units shortly after the primary reveal video. As soon as out there, the Anbernic RG DS will compete in opposition to the extra premium Ayn Thor that begins at $250. It is essential to notice that Anbernic paused shipments from its Chinese language warehouses to US clients in April following the tariff modifications, which means American consumers have been restricted to Anbernic’s US inventory. The earlier discover has since been eliminated, however the Trump administration lately introduced one other retaliatory tariff on all Chinese language items.