File this one under “Things that make you go, ‘Hmmm…'” Retro handheld maker Anbernic is launching a new controller with a screen. But unlike Nintendo’s Wii U controller, there’s no second-screen gaming capability here. Instead, the display is designed to “make customization intuitive and effortless.” Oh, and the controller also has a heart rate sensor. Because, hey, if you’re going weird, I say fully commit!
The Anbernic RG G01 has a 2.5-inch HD display that the company describes as an “HD smart screen.” The idea is to remap buttons, program macros and change other settings without requiring software on a connected device.
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