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[EXCLUSIVE] Anbernic RG Vita and RG Vita Pro Set to Arrive in March
https://retrohandhelds.gg/exclusive-anbernic-rg-vita-and-rg-vita-pro-set-to-arrive-in-march/
Hot Take: Anbernic’s RG Vita & RG Vita Pro Are Coming—But Don’t Get Too Excited
March is shaping up to be the month for retro-flavored handhelds, as Anbernic prepares to launch both the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro in the third week of the month—just over a month away. But before you picture yourself replating Demon’s Souls or LittleBigPlanet, let’s hit pause.
These devices are technically PS Vita inspired—same form factor, same button layout—but they’re Android handhelds running on modern-ish chips (T618 for the base model, RK3576 for the Pro). Which means: no native Vita support. That’s right—despite the obvious aesthetic homage, these aren’t emulators-ready powerhouses. The RK3576 in the Pro does outperform the T618 slightly, and the 1080p screen is a nice bump over the standard model’s 720p display. But unless you’re targeting lighter PS1/PSP emulation or Android-native games, it’s not a Vita killer.
Price-wise, the standard RG Vita might undercut $100—a sweet spot if true—but given Anbernic’s history, don’t hold your breath for a sub-$80 launch.
In short: great design, decent hardware… but not the Vita revival we hoped for. For now, the Odin 2 Mini still owns that space secondhand.
What’s your take—worth the wait, or just another false hope? 🎮