Retro handheld gaming consoles Anbernic and Retroid see market interest

Several retro handheld gaming consoles are gaining popularity due to their portability and ability to emulate classic titles.

The Anbernic RG Rotate features a unique rotating 3.5-inch IPS screen with a 720x720 resolution. Built with aluminum alloy and durable plastic, it runs on Android 12 and is powered by a Unisoc Tiger T618 eight-core processor. The device includes 3GB of RAM, supports up to 2TB of storage, and features interchangeable rear buttons and a six-axis gyroscope.

Other notable devices include the Retroid Pocket 6, which boasts a 5.5-inch AMOLED 1080p display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with a 6,000 mAh battery, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and Hall effect analog triggers to prevent stick drift. Other brands in the market providing various options for different budgets include Trimui, Miyoo, Powkiddy, and AYN.