Anbernic now has the new Anbernic RG SP Flip Classic available in its store a console that pays homage to the classic Game Boy Advance SP.
As we can see, it’s an evolution of the RG34XX SP, now featuring a more compact design and a chassis that’s 10% thinner. This drastically reduces the screen bezels and completely eliminates the analog joysticks to focus on an ultra-portable pocket format. Without a doubt, it’s a full-fledged effort to emulate 16-bit games, leaving 3D game emulation behind.
It also comes in metallic finishes in Pearl Blue (turquoise), Pearl Pink (pink), silver, and black, topped off with an elegant acrylic plate featuring the logo on the lid.
Anbernic RG SP Flip Classic
On the technical side, the new Anbernic RG SP Flip Classic features a 3.4-inch IPS display with a resolution of 720 × 480 pixels and a native 3:2 aspect ratio. It is powered by the Allwinner H700 processor (4x Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz) paired with the Mali-G31 MP2 GPU running on the Linux operating system a platform with more than enough power to run 8- and 16-bit consoles with ease.
The sleek design does away with joysticks and incorporates a Hall-effect magnetic sensor in the hinge to pause and put the game into sleep mode when the lid is closed. It features a dual-band Wi-Fi module and Bluetooth 4.2 for multiplayer and RetroAchievements. It includes dual microSD card slots, a Mini HDMI output to connect the device to a TV, and a USB-C charging port.
Price and Availability
- The Anbernic RG SP Flip Classic retro console is now available on AliExpress starting at $74.