Anbernic has announced the official pricing and launch window for its retro clamshell handheld, the RG SP. Designed to resemble the classic Game Boy Advance SP, this Linux powered device aims to deliver budget friendly emulation in a portable form factor. Early buyers can secure the device starting tomorrow with a promotional discount.
The hardware runs on an Allwinner H700 quad core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz alongside 1 GB of RAM. For the display, Anbernic selected a 3.4 inch IPS screen sporting a 720 by 480 resolution. Storage starts with a bundled 16 GB microSD card. You can also expand this storage setup easily by using the dual microSD card slots built into the chassis.
For wireless connections, the device includes dual band Wi Fi and Bluetooth 4.2. Power comes from a 3300 mAh battery that supports 7.5W charging. This cell can sustain up to 6 hours of gameplay on a single charge. The physical layout also includes a USB C port for charging and an HDMI port to export the video signal directly to larger screens.
The device goes on sale tomorrow in 4 distinct colors: Platinum, Graphite, Pearl Blue, and Pearl Pink. The base model with the 16 GB card starts at $64.99. If you want more storage, the price rises to $79.99 for a 64 GB card or $94.99 if you choose a 128 GB card. Anbernic is offering a $7 discount for the first 3 days of the launch. This temporary promotion drops the entry price to $57.99, making it highly competitive for retro gaming enthusiasts.
