Anbernic’s modern-day Nintendo DS dupe is cheaper than the unique

After remaking each Game Boy model possible, Anbernic is able to tackle the subsequent frontier of basic gaming handhelds: the Nintendo DS. In its regular drip-feed style, the hand held maker launched a teaser video revealing the Anbernic RG DS. The corporate did not provide many particulars for its Nintendo DS clone, however introduced that it will price lower than $100.

That price ticket is not shocking for anybody who’s been following Anbernic’s recipe of recreating iconic handhelds at an inexpensive worth level. Nonetheless, it is nonetheless a beautiful worth level that is even cheaper than the Nintendo DS’ authentic MSRP of $149.99. Past worth, Anbernic hinted at a attainable new chip and confirmed off 4 colorways, together with black/purple, teal, white and clear.

Anbernic hasn’t introduced a launch date but, however the firm usually begins promoting its units shortly after the primary reveal video. As soon as obtainable, the Anbernic RG DS will compete towards the extra premium Ayn Thor that begins at $250. It is vital to notice that Anbernic paused shipments from its Chinese language warehouses to US prospects in April following the tariff modifications, which means American patrons have been restricted to Anbernic’s US inventory. The earlier discover has since been eliminated, however the Trump administration just lately introduced one other retaliatory tariff on all Chinese language items.