The ANBERNIC RG Slide brings back the nostalgia of slider phones and the PSP Go, but packs it with modern hardware that makes retro gaming genuinely enjoyable. This 256GB bundle in black ships from Geekbuying's Poland warehouse, so EU buyers can expect reasonable delivery times. It is a truly unique form factor in the handheld gaming scene, and one that actually works well in practice.
Overview
At its core, the RG Slide features a spring-loaded sliding mechanism that reveals the physical gaming controls underneath the screen. When closed, it looks like a chunky little slab, but slide it open and you get full access to dual analog sticks, a d-pad, face buttons, and shoulder triggers. It runs Android 13, which means full Play Store access, cloud streaming support, and a huge library of emulators covering 30+ retro systems from NES all the way up to PS2 and some Wii titles.
Key Features
- 4.7-inch LTPS In-Cell display at 1280x960 (4:3 aspect ratio) with 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness
- Unisoc T820 octa-core 6nm processor with Mali-G57 GPU
- 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage plus a 256GB game card
- 5000mAh battery providing up to 6 hours of gameplay
- Active cooling with high-speed fan and heat pipe
- Wi-Fi 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C with 1080p DisplayPort output
- Six-axis gyroscope, vibration motor, stereo speakers, and 3.5mm jack
- Built-in AI assistant for game guides and real-time translation
Who is it for?
This one is aimed squarely at retro gaming fans who want something pocketable yet capable of handling PS1, PS2, Dreamcast, and GameCube emulation. If you loved the PSP Go or the Xperia Play and want a dedicated device for emulation without worrying about phone notifications, this fits the bill perfectly.
Pros and Cons
- Pro: Unique, satisfying sliding mechanism that feels sturdy and well-built
- Pro: Gorgeous 4:3 screen is perfect for retro games with no black bars
- Pro: Solid emulation performance up to PS2 at native resolution
- Con: Heavier than most handhelds at 379g, which can cause fatigue
- Con: Software experience and setup process could be more polished
- Con: Unisoc T820 is not the newest chip, limiting high-res PS2 upscaling
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