Gaming Handhelds Are Getting Really Funky-and We're Here for It
Gizmodo • • technology
Key Points:
- Anbernic is developing the "RG Rotate," a compact handheld gaming device featuring a unique rotating square screen that flips up to reveal traditional controls, reminiscent of early 2000s flip phones, expected to launch in the coming months.
- The RG Rotate aims to be more pocket-friendly than standard vertical handhelds, catering to users seeking a smaller alternative to devices like the Game Boy.
- The GAMENT E5 Modx is another innovative handheld that doubles as a MagSafe phone controller, with a detachable 5-inch touchscreen and a slot for a MagSafe attachment, running on a 2018-era MediaTek Helio P60 chip with 3GB RAM.
- These new handhelds reflect a trend of rapid innovation in the gaming handheld market, following recent devices like Lenovo's Legion Go Fold with detachable controllers and the Abyxlute 3D One featuring stereoscopic 3D displays.
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