Anbernic’s next Android handheld has strong Nintendo Switch Lite vibes

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Credit: AnbernicTL;DRAnbernic has revealed a new Android-powered retro handheld called the RG55G1.The system features Hall-Effect joysticks and triggers, 2.5D glass, a USB-C port, and SD card slot.It will be available in three colors: Indigo, Black, and Retro Gray.Last week, Anbernic announced a system update for the RG557, which introduced a streamlined software experience to the older handheld. Keeping up with the momentum, the brand has a new announcement this week and the news is a little bigger than an OTA update. Anbernic has revealed that it is launching a new handheld called the RG 55G1.Today, the company gave us a first official look at the RG 55G1, a horizontal retro gaming handheld that’s powered by Android, on its YouTube channel. At first glance, the device has a striking resemblance to the Nintendo Switch Lite. The reveal video doesn’t dive too deeply into the specs, but it does offer up a few details.