Anbernic is set to launch the RG Vita, a new handheld gaming device inspired by the Sony PlayStation Vita, featuring Android 12 and a Unisoc T618 processor.
Specifications and Features
The RG Vita boasts a 5.46-inch 1280×720 IPS touchscreen, 3 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of storage. It includes a microSD card slot, a 5,000 mAh battery, and supports Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0. The device is powered by a Unisoc T618 processor, which includes two Arm Cortex-A75 cores and six Arm Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 2 GHz, along with a Mali-G52 GPU.
Design and Performance
While the RG Vita's design draws heavily from the PS Vita, it features a membrane D-pad instead of a dome D-pad and lacks rear touchpads. The display is larger and offers higher resolution than the original Vita. Despite its midrange processor and 3 GB of RAM, the RG Vita is expected to handle PSP and older games well, though it may face challenges with PS Vita emulation.
Market Position and Expectations
The RG Vita is positioned as an entry-level device, with a Pro model potentially offering enhanced specifications for improved emulation performance. Pricing and availability details have yet to be announced, but the device is anticipated to appeal to fans of retro gaming and modern Android titles.
