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 traditional drip-feed trend, the hand held maker launched a teaser video revealing the Anbernic RG DS. The corporate did not supply many particulars for its Nintendo DS clone, however introduced that it might price lower than $100.

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

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