Nostalgia tugs many of us back to those golden days when sliding open a PSP Go felt like unlocking a portal to gaming heaven. Anbernic’s RG Slide tries to lean into that feeling by delivering a modern twist on a classic design.
Sony’s PSP Go was a gutsy move back in the day—a sleek slider so portable it won hearts, even if it didn’t dominate the market. Anbernic grabs that playbook and goes big, crafting the RG Slide at 154 x 90 x 26 mm and 379 grams. It’s beefier than the PSP Go’s svelte 158 grams, but that extra heft gives it a rock-solid, premium feel in your hands. Dressed in sharp black or clean white, the RG Slide sports a 4.7-inch BOE touchscreen with a crisp 1280×960 resolution, a nostalgic 4:3 aspect ratio, and a buttery 120Hz refresh rate. This display pops with 500 nits of brightness, making your games look vibrant whether you’re sprawled on the couch or squinting in sunlight.
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Priced at a wallet-friendly $189, the RG Slide punches way above its weight. It’s powered by the Unisoc Tiger T820, an octa-core chip that’s also the muscle behind Anbernic’s pricier RG Cube. This handheld breezes through emulation for heavyweights like PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, and Wii. Running Android 13 means that the handheld is a full-on gaming hub with access to a massive library of emulators and apps. A tiny fan port hints at active cooling, a rare treat for budget handhelds, keeping things chill during marathon gaming sessions.
Anbernic’s choice to sprinkle some AI into the RG Slide might sound like a gimmick, but it’s surprisingly legit. The latest OTA updates for their Android-powered devices, including the RG Slide, roll out an AI assistant built with gamers in mind. The standout feature? Real-time translation for text in 11 languages, letting English-speaking players jump into Japanese or Chinese games without waiting for official translations. The AI slaps translated text right on the screen, making niche JRPGs or untranslated visual novels feel effortlessly accessible. Beyond that, the AI doubles as a chatbot and can even whip up images from text prompts, adding some unexpected flair.
Hitting shelves on June 20, 2025, the RG Slide is a love letter to retro gaming with a bold streak of innovation, making it a no-brainer for anyone craving that old-school vibe with a fresh, modern edge.
