Retro hardware maker Anbernic has officially revealed the Anbernic RG SP, a Linux-based clamshell gaming handheld built as a clear homage to Nintendo's Game Boy Advance SP. According to reported details from Pocket Tactics, the new model refines Anbernic's previous clamshell designs with a slimmer build and a 3.4-inch display, targeting a launch window in 2026.
Quick Facts
- Device: Anbernic RG SP handheld
- Design: Clamshell form factor inspired by the Game Boy Advance SP
- Screen: 3.4-inch display with slimmed-down bezels
- Processor: H700 chip
- Operating System: Linux
- Color Options: Metallic pink, metallic teal, metallic grey, metallic black
- Launch Window: 2026
- Price: Unannounced
Design Details and Color Options
The RG SP mimics the original Game Boy Advance SP layout, featuring a folding clamshell design and classic D-pad controls. Anbernic is releasing the device in four metallic finishes: pink, teal, grey, and black.
Compared to earlier Anbernic SP-style handhelds—such as 2024's RG35XX SP and 2025's RG34XX SP—the RG SP features a trimmed overall profile, tighter display bezels, and a 3.4-inch screen designed for a more compact footprint.
Hardware and Processor
A video trailer for the device confirms that the RG SP uses an H700 processor, running on a Linux system. This is the same processor architecture Anbernic implemented in the RG34XX SP.
Hardware specifications such as battery capacity, internal storage options, and memory remain unconfirmed. Anbernic is expected to detail full battery performance and technical specs on its official YouTube channel prior to release.
Price and Availability
Anbernic has not yet published pricing or an exact release date for the RG SP beyond confirming a general 2026 release window. Potential buyers looking for pre-orders or MSRP confirmation will need to wait for further official updates from the manufacturer as production progresses.