From the RG406V to the RG Slide, GammaOS Next brings scoped storage, button remapping, and more to Anbernic’s lineup. See the full device list here.
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With its RK3566 chip, 3.5-inch screen, and Android + Linux support, the Abxylute E1 promises flexibility. Its looks, though? Practically an upgraded RX6H.
Another wild week in the world of retro handhelds. Anbernic dropped a new RG477V teaser, AYANEO refreshed the Pocket DMG with a sleek new finish, and OneXPlayer quietly leaked Panther Lake benchmarks. On the software side, GammaOS Next landed, Lair Launcher shared its roadmap, and Anbernic finally patched the RG DS.
The Anbernic RG DS is getting a massive upgrade thanks to GammaOS Next. This build tackles everything from shader consistency and reduced latency to fixing the annoying 40Hz screen bug and improving Drastic performance.
Anbernic is back at it again with another end-of-year handheld tease. The RG477V looks like a modernized RG406V with a premium design, huge display, and likely using the same internals as the RG477M.
New handheld announcements, iiSU launcher drama, fresh firmware builds, and standout community reviews made this a wild week in retro gaming, here’s the full recap.
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A new update is now available for the AYN Thor that aims to fix some of the biggest complaints, while also adding a few other features designed to take better advantage of the dual-screen layout.