Exclusive Anbernic RG353M retro handheld specs, pricing and launch details
Retro handheld manufacturer has been teasing its next device, the RG353M, for some time already, even releasing an unboxing video a few days ago. While the device's naming convention suggests a return of the company's iconic metal shell and a RK3566 processor akin to other devices in the RG353 line, the exact specs details were not made public. However, a source close to Anbernic has shared those details with GBAtemp which you can see below:
Of note, the handheld will support dual OS (Android and Linux) and come with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. A new addition to Anbernic's devices is that the RG353M will integrate joysticks based on the Hall effect, akin to GuliKit's controllers and the AYANEO handheld PCs. Regarding the performance, it should be similar to the RG353P, meaning great emulation of N64 and Dreamcast, with the potential to emulate DS and PSP games but with title-dependent performance.
Regarding availability and pricing, GBAtemp's source also shares that there will be an early-bird launch price as soon as this week, on November 5th when the RG353M will retail for $135.99 (excluding shipping). After November 7th, the regular retail price will be $145.99. The company is also expected to host a sale on its other devices during this month.
The RG353M is looking to be more of an upgrade on the shell than the internals but Anbernic has released some compelling metal shell devices in the past and this could be a contender for an upgrade for the excellent RG350M.