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Anbernic’s new handheld is a pocket-friendly Android device with a swiveling screen

Anbernic, one of the most prolific makers of handheld consoles and emulators, isn't afraid to experiment with creative designs. After debuting a wireless controller with a heart rate monitor earlier this year, the company has announced a new gaming device with a square design, basic controls, and a...

Anbernic’s new handheld is a pocket-friendly Android device with a swiveling screen
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The Anbernic RG Rotate features basic GBA-style controls without thumbsticks. | Screenshot: YouTube

Anbernic, one of the most prolific makers of handheld consoles and emulators, isn't afraid to experiment with creative designs. After debuting a wireless controller with a heart rate monitor earlier this year, the company has announced a new gaming device with a square design, basic controls, and a swiveling touchscreen. What's not so creative is the name of the new device; the Anbernic RG Rotate.

The company shared a video yesterday showing off some of the RG Rotate's features. The handheld's screen swivels using a "self-developed ultra-thin alloy hinge built for lasting durability." Even companies like Nintendo sometimes struggle with kee …

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Originally published at The Verge

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