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Anbernic Reveals RG Rotate, a Pocket Android Handheld With a Swiveling Square Screen

The company spotlights a compact, hinge-tested design as a pocket retro player, with core specs and pricing still unknown.

Overview

  • Anbernic introduced the RG Rotate in a promo video that shows a 1:1 screen that swivels to uncover the gamepad.
  • The Android device leans into a pocket, media‑player look and can run music and podcast apps.
  • A self‑developed ultra‑thin alloy hinge is the headline feature, with the company touting high‑durability testing.
  • Buyers will see aluminum or ABS bodies in Polar Black or Aurora Silver, plus a D‑pad and four buttons with no thumbsticks and swappable, adjustable‑height L2/R2 shoulders.
  • Reporters highlight a single USB‑C port and a microSD slot with no visible 3.5 mm jack, and Anbernic has yet to share the chipset, performance goals, price, or release date.