Get a New RG34XXSP? It Might Not Be What You Thought

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Get a New RG34XXSP? It Might Not Be What You Thought

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You bought an RG34XXSP thinking you were getting a 2GB RAM powerhouse… turns out, you might’ve just gotten a 1GB version. And Anbernic didn’t even bother to tell you.

Somewhere between coffee and calendar updates, the company quietly swapped out half the RAM on its budget retro handheld—no press release, no tweet, not even a polite “hey, we had to downsize.” The Wayback Machine caught the change: January 19? 2GB. January 21? Just 1GB. Oof.

But here’s the twist: it probably won’t ruin your Mega Man runs. Most classic emulators laugh at 1GB. The real victims? PortMaster power users trying to run heavier homebrew or mods—those folks might feel the pinch.

Is this the RAM shortage hitting again? Almost certainly. With sub-$100 handhelds exploding in popularity, Anbernic had to choose: raise prices or cut corners. They picked corners. Fair? No. Expected? Yeah.

Good news: third-party retailers still have old stock. So if you’re shopping now, check the specs before clicking “Buy.” And maybe keep an eye on Anbernic’s socials—this feels like the quiet before a storm of angry Reddit threads.

We asked for comment. We’re still waiting. 🤞

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