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TL;DR ANBERNIC has released a brand-new Linux distribution for its dual-screen RG DS handheld.
This version of Linux supports both screens for system navigation and Nintendo DS emulation.
The new OS can be installed on a microSD card, so you don’t have to wipe your Android installation.
The ANBERNIC RG DS delivers a dual-screen Android handheld for under $100, making it worth a look if you’d like to replay your Nintendo DS games on a more modern platform. You can also install the neat Rocknix Linux distribution if you’d like to get even more out of the handheld, but ANBERNIC has now released its own Linux distribution for the device.
ANBERNIC announced a new Linux system for the RG DS in a recent YouTube video and X post. In a cool touch, the company says this Linux distribution is “designed for dual screens.” The top screen shows the main menu while the bottom panel shows detailed sub-menus. These sub-menus display game lists, emulator info, settings, and more. Check out the clip below.
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The dual-screen support doesn’t end here, as ANBERNIC says you can also swap content between the screens and adjust brightness for each panel. Either way, this dual-screen support is particularly welcome, as it means you can make the most out of the RG DS hardware. It also means you can comfortably play Linux versions of Nintendo DS emulators, complete with stylus support.
Otherwise, we get a good look at the Linux-based platform. We see support for navigation via the physical controls, integrated RetroArch for a wide variety of emulators, and your choice of three system themes.
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