2026-09-09 17:30 UTC
Anbernic did it. They fixed the RG DS, calling it the RG DS Plus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_ZBKwptV5U
Based on the video they have at least fixed:
- The screens are 1024x768 now, the exact resolution I wish the original used.
- It comes with Linux from the start rather than Android (The original RG DS got a Linux image later)
- The stylus can now be stored inside the console
- The device is now bigger, mimicking the DSi XL better rather than being a in-between of the DSi XL and DS Lite
- The price is the same
Some weird things though:
- They lowered the RAM from 3GB to 1GB (thanks component crisis)
- This one is dual-microSD with no eMMC. Original was eMMC + single microSD slot.
- Same SoC, which didn't always perform great. Remains to see if Android->Linux switch can provide enough of a performance bump instead
I might actually buy this one. I was on the fence about the RG DS, but if the Plus gets more coverage online and no massive issues pop up, I'm likely going to snag one.
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@Kerosene@detroitriotcity.com 2026-09-23 17:08
@quad@akko.quad.moe I already have an original DS Lite (and like its compact size), but I see this as a great option for those who don't have one and would like to get something that stays true to the original console. I at least would love to have an analogue stick while playing Super Mario 64 DS :akko_aaa: