Anbernic releases cheaper versions of retro handheld with AMOLED display and 8 GB RAM
The rate at which Anbernic has released new handhelds has dropped off lately. Earlier this month, the company started selling the RG Rotate globally. Before that, Anbernic's most recent handheld releases were the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro (curr. $159 on Amazon) towards the end of March.
Now, the company has refreshed one of its older handhelds with a new version. Specifically, it has updated the RG557 with cheaper versions. Previously, Anbernic sold the RG557 exclusively with 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256 GB of UFS 4.0 flash storage. From May 21, the handheld starts with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage in what Anbernic describes as a 'more affordable entry point'.
In an email, Anbernic adds that this new release maintains the 'same core experience'. Although it has not elaborated further, its website confirms that cheaper RG557 SKUs ship with the same Dimensity 8300 chipset, 5,500 mAh battery and 5.48-inch AMOLED display as their more expensive counterparts. However, Anbernic continues to install Android 14 on the RG557 even over a year after its initial release.
Cheaper RG557 variants start at $229 with no microSD card in a choice of Transparent Purple and White finishes. Alternatively, the handheld can be picked up with 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and 128 GB or 256 GB microSD cards for $258 and $299, respectively. Anbernic claims that prices will rise by just over $20 across the board on May 22 at 23:59:59. Please see the company's website for more details.
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