UPDATE: 2/11
Since initially publishing this article, we’ve learned a few more details about the RG Vita Pro. Namely, it won’t be using an OLED display, and surprisingly, it will be shipping with Linux as the primary OS. However, GammaOS is already being worked on, with the goal of dual-booting Linux and GammaOS on Day One.
With Anbernic’s release of the RG G01, all eyes are now set on the Anbernic RG Vita and RG Vita Pro. These PS Vita clones have been subject to a few teasers so far, and while we’ve learned a bit more about the RG Vita, the same can’t be said about the RG Vita Pro.
Courtesy of a source close to Anbernic, both of these handhelds will be released in the “third week of March and will be launched together.” Meaning that we have more than another month to wait before either of these PS Vita clones are actually available for purchase.
If that wasn’t enough of a bummer, we’ve also confirmed some of the key specs for the RG Vita Pro. Unfortunately, it won’t be powered by the Dimensity 8300, but instead, is making use of the RockChip RK3576. This is paired with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and 18W charging speeds. Plus, the RG Vita Pro will sport a 1080p display, an upgrade over the 720p screen on the standard RG Vita.
On the bright side, our source hinted that the standard RG Vita could arrive under the $100 price point. Whether that means its around $75, or like the RG DS which is between $95-$100 remains to be seen.
So here’s how these two upcoming handhelds are shaping up so far:
RG Vita
- Display: 5.46-inch, 1280 x 720
- Processor: Unisoc Tiger T618
- GPU: Mali-G52 MP2
- RAM: 3GB LPDDR4X
- Storage: 64GB + microSD
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
RG Vita Pro
- Display: 5.46-inch, 1920 x 1080
- Processor: RockChip RK3576
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC3
- RAM: 4GB LPDDR4X
- Storage: 64GB + microSD
- Battery: 18W Charging
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
This might be the first time we’ve ever seen a handheld released with the RK3576, but based on benchmarks, it does offer a slight boost in performance over the T618. That being said, it’s very unlikely that either of these handhelds will be able to actually play many Vita games. And frankly, that’s just downright disappointing. If you’re a fan of this form factor and want to emulate PS Vita titles, you’re probably better off trying to find an Odin 2 Mini on the second-hand market.
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