Anbernic’s new RG Slide handheld, not yet officially released or available for preorder, has garnered initial reviews highlighting its chunky and heavy design, which may compromise pocketability. Priced at $189 and launching June 20, 2025, the RG Slide features a 4.7-inch 1280 x 960 screen and is powered by an octa-core Unisoc Tiger T820 CPU with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, a microSD slot, and a 5,000mAh battery offering about six hours of playtime. Reviewers appreciate the vivid screen and solid sliding mechanism despite a noisy “clack,” with controls deemed comfortable but not the most ergonomic. However, its 380-gram weight—close to the 390-gram Nintendo Switch—makes it notably bulkier than the 158-gram PSP Go, leading to criticism that Anbernic prioritized novelty over compact functionality.
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