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# Vertical Handheld Consoles
Anbernic Launched the 'RG353V' and 'VS' Models with a Vertical Design

By Colin Smith | Published 2022-11-09 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rg353v
References: [anbernic](https://anbernic.com/collections/new-arrival/products/rg353v-rg353vs?variant=43356548661505)

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[Anbernic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rg-40xxv) debuted the 'RG353V,' a handheld gaming console with a pocketable design. This console is the third iteration of Anbernic's RG353 collection, and it was released in October of 2022 with two available models. The two models are the RG353V and the RG353VS, which are the 'Retro Gaming 3.5-inch series 3 vertical' and the 'Retro Gaming 3.5-inch Series 3 Vertical Single,' with 'Single' referring to the included operating systems, as this device cannot dual-boot into Android.

Both the V and VS models come with the RK3566 quad-core processor, which is capable of playing low-end Android games, as well as most retro games released prior to the 2000s. The RG353V and VS are only 12.6cm x 8.3cm x 2.1cm, making them easy to slide into any pocket and carry throughout the day.

The devices are available now from Anbernic's online store, as well as various third-party retailers such as Amazon, [Aliexpress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rg40xx-h), and [Keepretro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miyoo-a30), at an MSRP of $120 for the V and $97 for the VS.

Image Credit: Anbernic

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 13%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Vertical Handheld Gaming Consoles:** Developing more handheld gaming consoles with a pocketable vertical design can lead to more convenient and comfortable gaming experiences for gamers on-the-go.
- **Low-end Android Gaming:** The development of handheld gaming consoles with the capability of playing low-end Android games provides disruptive innovation opportunities to the mobile gaming industry.
- **Retro Gaming Resurgence:** The resurgence of interest in retro gaming provides opportunities for the gaming industry to develop more retro gaming consoles that cater to this growing market.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can benefit from developing more handheld gaming consoles with a pocketable vertical design, low-end Android gaming support, and retro gaming capabilities.
- **Tech Industry:** The tech industry can take advantage of the growing market of retro gaming by creating new products that cater to this market, such as handheld gaming consoles with retro gaming capabilities.
- **E-commerce Industry:** With the availability of handheld gaming consoles like the Anbernic RG353V and RG353VS on major e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Aliexpress, the e-commerce industry can profit from the growing demand for these products.

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