1X Sugar Sugar 1
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A dual-screen gaming handheld that transforms
The Vergeยท 2025-07-16 14:01
Product Overview - The 1X Sugar Sugar 1 is a gaming handheld prototype resembling a Nintendo Switch that transforms into a Nintendo DS, featuring two screens and dual controls [1] - The device uses a flagship Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 processor capable of emulating demanding games and displaying Genshin Impact at high settings on a 6-inch OLED screen [2] - It supports DS and 3DS emulator games with dual screens and automatically reorients controls when flipped [2] - The handheld includes built-in virtual joystick and button mapping for touchscreen games, allowing simultaneous gameplay and downloads [3] Technical Specifications and Design - The prototype weighs over 1 pound (approximately 453 grams) and has a larger battery than the Switch 2 [4] - It features drift-resistant Hall effect joysticks, but the magnetic D-pad's performance is suboptimal [5] - The prototype uses a plastic frame, which will be replaced with aluminum in the final version [4] Software and User Experience - The prototype runs on Android 14, with the final skinning details yet to be determined [4] - Users cannot swipe out of apps on the secondary screen and must use a button to close them [4] - Emulator compatibility requires manual resizing of games for the screens [4][5] Pricing and Availability - The Sugar One is a crowdfunded gadget priced upwards of $600 on Indiegogo [5]