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Supposed Anbernic RG DS Rival Might Launch at Gamescom, But We Have Plenty of Questions
If you’ve been dreaming of a modern device that mimics the dual-screen magic of the DS era, hold your horses—and maybe your skepticism.
Rumor has it a new player called Yoniq is set to debut the “Duo” at Gamescom this week. On paper, it sounds like a dream: high-definition screens, pixel-perfect scaling, and a physical stylus to satisfy those retro cravings. It’s aiming to compete in a market currently being heated up by heavy hitters like Anbernic and AYANEO.
However, there’s a massive “but” attached to this excitement.
The company’s digital presence is, to put it politely, a bit of a mess. Before disappearing behind an “Opening Soon” landing page, the Yoniq website looked like an AI-generated fever dream filled with broken links and filler text. There’s also a second device, the “Portal,” which looks suspiciously like a generic AliExpress clone.
The Takeaway: We’re keeping our eyes on Gamescom to see if the Duo is a legitimate hardware breakthrough or just another vaporware ghost. Until we see real hands-on footage, treat this one with a healthy dose of salt.