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Why This Matters

The ANBERNIC RG Rotate offers a unique swiveling Android handheld design at an ultra-affordable price, making portable gaming more accessible for budget-conscious consumers. Its innovative form factor and low cost could influence future device designs and expand gaming options for a wider audience. However, its modest specs and small battery highlight the trade-offs in balancing affordability and performance in the handheld gaming market.

Key Takeaways

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TL;DR ANBERNIC’s RG Rotate handheld has now gone on sale via its website.

The handheld has a recommended starting price of $87.99, but is currently retailing for as low as $82.99.

Expect a swiveling slider form factor, albeit at the expense of analog sticks and a big battery.

ANBERNIC drew attention earlier this year when it teased the arrival of the RG Rotate. This curious Android handheld used a screen-swiveling form factor akin to the Motorola Flipout smartphone of yore. There’s good news, as the device has just gone on sale.

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ANBERNIC just listed the RG Rotate on its website, with a recommended retail price of $87.99 for the Polar Black variant and $107.99 for the Aurora Silver option. However, both handhelds are currently retailing for $82.99 and $99.99, respectively.

The Polar Black model is mostly made out of plastic, while the Aurora Silver model uses aluminum. On the upside, the Polar Black variant weighs just 167 grams versus the Aurora Silver’s 204 grams.

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