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Anbernic RG Rotate Is a $88 Swivel-Screen Handheld for Retro Gaming

A square 3.5-inch swivel screen leads a budget design built for retro play.

Overview

  • Preorders are slated for May 11 on Anbernic’s store, with a plastic model at $87.99 and an all‑metal version at $107.99, according to multiple reports.
  • The RG Rotate uses a swiveling 3.5‑inch square touchscreen that closes into a compact, pocketable shape.
  • Anbernic’s video lists Android 12, a Unisoc T618 chip, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage with microSD expansion, and a 2,000mAh battery rated for up to five hours.
  • Reviewers expect smooth emulation of PlayStation 1 and most Nintendo 64 games with some lighter GameCube titles, though modern Android hits will need low settings or will not run well.
  • With Bluetooth audio and a screen‑closed MP3 mode but no 3.5mm jack, the device caters to casual nostalgia seekers in a crowded low‑cost handheld scene.