Anbernic RG Vita Pro First Impressions

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Anbernic RG Vita Pro First Impressions

https://retrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg-vita-pro-first-impressions/

TL;DR: The Anbernic RG Vita Pro is a technically upgraded take on last month’s RG Vita—but still not the PS Vita clone anyone hoped for.

Let’s be real: naming a device RG Vita Pro in 2026—especially when PS Vita emulation is still rough around the edges—is like putting “Pro” on a toaster with a fancy crust setting. Yes, it’s sleeker, sharper (1080p vs 720), and runs on the newer RK3576 chip with Wi-Fi 6 and dual-boot (Android/Linux). But no, it still doesn’t have analog triggers—a glaring omission for a Pro model in 2026, especially when smaller rivals like the AISLPC RG52 Mini already do.

The controls feel identical to the base model (just prettier paint), and while Vita3K does ship pre-installed with some playable titles (Gravity Rush looks solid), don’t expect flawless emulation yet. The hardware can handle it better than before, but optimization is still a work in progress.

It’s a capable device—but it feels like an incremental step, not a leap. And if you’re buying this hoping for that magical PS Vita nostalgia hit… well, you’ll get the vibe, but not quite the magic.

Still waiting for that actual PS Vita successor, folks. 🥲

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