Dual-screen Android handhelds are the new thing for people who want DS and 3DS games on the go. Two models keep coming up: Retroid’s Pocket Duo family and Anbernic’s RG DDS. This page pulls together what has been reported so far, based on our coverage up to early November 2026. We haven’t tested either, and some of the details come from leaks and early hands-on reports, so treat prices and dates as subject to change.
Anbernic RG DDS
- What it is: a dual-screen handheld inspired by the Nintendo 3DS, without the 3D effect. Anbernic calls it “Dream Dual-Screen”. Announcement
- Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2. Reports describe it as Anbernic’s most powerful dual-screen device so far, with dual 3x-scaled displays. Report
- Models and price: there are two configurations, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, listed at $299.99 and $364.99. An early-bird discount of $15 was reported (early-bird prices of $284.99 and $349.99). Leak
- Availability: pre-orders opened on 16 October, with shipping planned for 10 December. Pre-orders, shipping date
- Emulation claims: Anbernic’s showcase videos show 3DS and DS games, and also PS4 titles, which has been noted as an ambitious claim at this price. Those are the company’s own demos. Showcase
Retroid Pocket Duo and Duo Lite
- Duo: one configuration, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, at $249 on pre-order or $269 at retail. Early hands-on testing reports strong Nintendo 3DS emulation, along with other demanding systems. Early tests
- Duo Lite: two configurations, 4GB/64GB ($135 pre-order, $149 retail) and 6GB/128GB ($155 pre-order, $169 retail), on a Dragonwing QCS6125 chip. Early testing reported sluggish dual-screen performance and multitasking problems. A later report said the chipset can handle two displays natively but has other limitations that may explain the complaints. First report, follow-up
- Duo Lite Plus: a step up from the Duo Lite, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It was priced at $199 on pre-order or $219 at retail, with shipping due in mid-November. Announcement
- Software: Retroid has enabled mainline Linux support on the Pocket 6, Pocket Nova and Pocket Duo, aimed at giving custom firmware developers a solid base to build on. These are otherwise Android-based devices. Linux support
Not to be confused with the RG DS and RG DS Plus
Anbernic also sells a separate, much cheaper dual-screen line. It is a different generation from the RG DDS, so check which one a review or listing means. Anbernic’s own comparison covers the two models:
- RG DS Plus: two 4.3-inch IPS screens at 1024 × 768, 1GB of RAM, Linux, and a single left stick. Anbernic’s own comparison page lists the stylus as stored inside the body. Reports describe it as having no internal storage, so you need a microSD card. Reported pricing was about $85 on pre-order and $95 at retail. Our RG DS Plus story
- RG DS: two 4.0-inch IPS screens at 640 × 480, 3GB of RAM, left and right sticks, and Android 14, with Linux configurations also mentioned by Anbernic. Both models use a Rockchip RK3568 chip. Early leaked listings showed $108.99 pre-order and $114.99 retail, and those leaked figures may have changed. Reports mention 32GB of internal storage, which we could not confirm on Anbernic’s page.
We found no “Pro” version of the RG DDS, the RG DS line or the Retroid Pocket Duo in our search on 8 November 2026, though that may change. Retroid’s Pocket 4 Pro is an older, single-screen device.
Things to keep in mind
- Retroid’s Duo Lite and Duo are different devices, so test reports for one don’t apply to the other.
- Anbernic has also come under US industry pressure over pre-loaded game libraries, and has started removing pre-loaded microSD cards from its store. Story
- Prices above are as reported at the time of our stories. Check the maker’s own store before you buy.
We will update this page as reviews and shipping news come in.