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Anbernic Reveals Handheld Device with Rotating Screen Design

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Anbernic Developing New Handheld, Distinct from RG Vita

A video showcasing this new device has been made public.

Device Description

The handheld features a square touchscreen display and runs Android.

Controls are revealed by pushing the display module to the left, causing it to flip vertically to expose ABXY and D-pad buttons.

The display module slides and flips vertically to expose ABXY and D-pad buttons.

The Anbernic logo is visible on the device's bottom and back. The video also presents what appears to be an alternative shell or case for the handheld.

Additional specifications or details about the device were not revealed in the footage.

Design Precedents

This design concept has appeared in previous devices:

  • In 2009, the Nokia 7705 Twist was released with a similar design.
  • In 2010, Motorola launched the Motorola Flipout, also featuring a comparable rotating screen and touch-sensitive buttons.
  • More recently, Yanko Design presented images of the "iFrog RS1," a concept device from an original design manufacturer (ODM) with a 3.4-inch display and options for a gamepad or QWERTY keyboard.