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A leaked Anbernic prototype hides its gamepad behind a swiveling screen, just like those quirky phones from 2009 and 2010.

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Anbernic built its reputation on handhelds that look like they escaped from Nintendo ‘s 90s catalog. But a new leak suggests the brand is finally trying something original. At least, for 2026.

A Reddit video shows a boxy Android device with a 1:1 touchscreen. Push on the side and the whole display swivels to uncover a gamepad tucked beneath.

Think Motorola Flipout but built for emulation. The prototype appears in footage shot at what looks like an Anbernic office, running various emulators and sporting two shoulder buttons on the back.

A design borrowed from the Flipout era

The clip from Reddit user Qinki001 starts with a compact gadget that’s all screen. You navigate Android and launch emulators through the touch panel.…