
Anbernic's forthcoming 3DS clone, the RG DDS, launches in December, and the company has been showing off its power in a series of videos.
We already know it can handle impressive emulation, but the latest video highlights the system's AI features, headlined by its ability to (sigh) vibe code games.
"Start by describing the game you want to create," says Anbernic. "AI Game Workshop uses AI models in the cloud and on the device itself to create HTML5 games that can run directly on the handheld device, with your written instructions defining the rules, controls, and gameplay style."
Other AI features include an assistant which can search the internet and find solutions when you're stuck in a game, and the ability to automatically translate on-screen text.
The RG DDS also features a "world first" touch-screen touchpad interface, where the bottom display acts like a touchpad for the upper screen. The bottom display is also home to the "Dual Screen Control Centre", which "brings together performance, cooling, brightness, and volume settings in a Liquid Glass interface, with adjustments and device status displayed on the lower screen."
Anbernic has already landed itself in hot water with the RG DDS by showcasing an unofficial fork of the 3DS emulator Azahar in its promotional videos for the system.
You can pre-order the RG DDS directly from Anbernic now, with prices starting from $284.99.