Anbernic is kicking off 2026 with a bold nod to nostalgia, unveiling its latest Android gaming handhelds: the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro earlier this week. As the names imply, these new devices clearly take inspiration from Sony’s last major handheld console, the PlayStation Vita – and they’re not being subtle about it.
From the curved shell to the full glass front, flat rear panel, and familiar button layout, both models echo the original PS Vita’s sleek, sophisticated philosophy. For longtime handheld fans, that’s an exciting throwback, especially as modern retro devices increasingly favor chunkier, performance-driven designs.
Visually, the RG Vita line also shares DNA with the Ayn Odin2 Mini, right down to the similar 5,000 mAh battery capacity. However, Anbernic appears to be putting its own spin on things by including two dedicated rear buttons (rather than the TPU pads on the Odin2 mini) – an upgrade that should appeal to players who enjoy customizable controls for emulators and Android games alike. The handheld will come in two colors, white and black, as seen in the sneak peak video below.
So far, Anbernic is keeping key technical specifications under wraps. There’s no official word yet on processors, RAM, display resolution, or storage options. We could see 32 or 64GB internal storage for the standard RG Vita, and 128GB for the RG Vita Pro, which would mirror some of Anbernic’s current models. That mystery naturally puts the spotlight on the biggest unanswered question for many buyers: what will the RG Vita price be?
UPDATE 2/12/26: RG Vita and Vita Pro Specs REVEALED
Recent reports reveal the RG Vita features a Unisoc T618 chip and 3GB of RAM, which Anbernic has used in the past. It’s a budget-friendly option that leads us to believe the regular RG Vita will not be an expensive device. Performance-wise, it should be able to comfortably play PS1, N64, and many PSP games on its 720p display with 64GB of internal storage. The RG Vita Pro will run a Linux-based OS with a RockChip RK3576 chip paired with 4GB of memory, 64GB of storage space, and feature a 1080p full HD display. The RK3576 is a bit more powerful than the T618, which means the RG Vita Pro should be capable of running PS2 and possibly some actual PS Vita games, though it is doubtful most Vita titles will run smoothly.
Early community speculation suggests Anbernic, known for being consumer-friendly when it comes to cost, will aim for aggressive pricing to stay competitive in the crowded handheld market. The standard model should land in a more budget-friendly tier, while the Pro version will likely command a bit more premium of a pricetag for upgraded internals – whatever those may turn out to be. Currently, Anbernic’s Nintendo DS clone, the RG DS, is pricedas low as $95 on its website. The RG Vita could land around that price range of $80-100, while the RG Vita Pro may slide in at around $150.
What’s clear is that Anbernic is leaning heavily into recognizable design while modernizing the experience with Android flexibility and added controls. If the company can balance performance with a compelling price, the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro could become two of the most talked-about retro-style handhelds of the year. Let us know what you think the RG Vita price will be, and what specs you expect to see.
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