Nintendo says it will stop supplying new original Switch hardware to European retailers by mid-February 2027, citing EU rules mandating user-replaceable batteries. The company will continue manufacturing the Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED through 2026, keeping them widely available in Europe, though no timeline has been given for the US or Japan. Existing owners will still be able to use their games and accessories, and online services will continue for the foreseeable future.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-31
ANBERNIC has launched its RG 55G1 handheld gaming device, which closely mimics the design of the Nintendo Switch Lite. The base 4GB/64GB model is priced at $149.99, with an early-bird discount bringing it to $139.99, while the 8GB/128GB version costs $174.99 or $164.99 during the promotional window.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-31
Anbernic will begin selling its RG 55G1 retro gaming handheld on August 31 at 6AM ET, starting at $150. The device closely resembles Nintendo's Switch Lite in shape but runs Android 14 with a Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 chip, marking Anbernic's first use of Qualcomm silicon, and is built for emulating consoles up to PS2 or Wii.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-29
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