The PS Vita Lives! Anbernic Reveals the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro

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The PS Vita Lives! Anbernic Reveals the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro

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If you thought the PS Vita was dead and buried, Anbernic just gave it a second wind—right before Chinese New Year, no less. The Chinese‑made retro guru unveiled two new handhelds: the RG Vita and its beefier sibling, the RG Vita Pro.

What we do know (thanks to a 35‑second teaser) is that the base model ships with a hefty 5,000 mAh battery and likely sports a 5‑inch screen, while the Pro bumps the display up to about 5.5 inches. Rumor has it the standard unit will run on an Unisoc T820 chip paired with at least 8 GB of RAM—more than enough for smooth Vita emulation—whereas the Pro could sport a Snapdragon Dimensity 8300, turning it into a mini‑gaming powerhouse.

Design-wise, Anbernic nailed the nostalgia factor: glass front, plastic back, finger‑groove indents and even a D‑pad that mirrors the original Vita’s. The only gripe? The ABXY buttons stay in their classic layout instead of adopting the Vita’s distinctive shape.

Bottom line: if you’ve been missing a portable way to relive Vita classics, keep an eye on Anbernic’s upcoming specs—these devices could be the long‑awaited bridge between retro love and modern hardware.