TL;DR
- Anbernic introduced the RG 34XXSP, a brand new handheld impressed by the Recreation Boy Advance SP.
- A follow-up to the RG 35XXSP, it now has sticks and excellent 3x integer scaling for GBA video games.
- No phrase on pricing but, however tariffs might stop retro players within the US from shopping for it.
Anbernic has been principally quiet this yr, with just one new retro gaming handheld to this point within the highly effective RG 557. Right this moment, the corporate introduced the Linux-based RG 34XXSP, a Recreation Boy Advance SP clone with a couple of important upgrades from its predecessor.
The video above is all the knowledge we have now to this point, however judging by the title, it’s a clamshell model of the RG 34XX from final yr. That machine was the spitting picture of a basic Recreation Boy Advance, with a 3:2 display that allows good 3x integer scaling for GBA video games. The RG 34XXSP will use the identical display and can seemingly use the identical H700 chipset.
In comparison with Anbernic’s earlier GBA SP clone, the RG 35XXSP (sure, it makes use of an even bigger quantity), the RG 34XXSP has another important design change: joysticks. There are actually two small inset joysticks tucked on the very backside of the machine, which can enhance compatibility for sure methods. For instance, the display permits 2x upscaling of N64 and PS1 video games, which ought to be extra snug to play with sticks. Nevertheless, there will probably be skinny black bars on the perimeters, they usually type of kill the GBA vibe.
The RG 34XXSP has good 3x integer scaling for GBA video games, plus two sticks.
The brand new gadgets even have new colorways, with totally different buttons for each. The video above exhibits 4 distinctive colorways: Yellow, black, retro grey, and GameCube purple. They aren’t fairly a match for the unique GBA SP colours, and the translucent choices from its predecessor are nowhere to be seen.
It competes with the likes of the Miyoo Flip, which has an analogous GBA SP design with two added sticks. Nevertheless, early adopters of that machine have reported frequent squeaky or damaged hinges, which is one thing to look out for within the RG 34XXSP.
We nonetheless don’t have pricing or availability for the RG 34XXSP, but when it’s like its predecessor, it ought to be round $50. Nevertheless, the corporate has halted direct shipments from China to the US because of tariffs, apart from merchandise already in its US warehouse. The state of affairs might enhance earlier than launch, so keep tuned for extra data within the coming weeks.
