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Summary
- Anbernic is facing backlash for promoting an unofficial, piracy-oriented version of the 3DS emulator Azahar in its advertising for the RG DDS.
- The Azahar development team has announced it will cease support for Anbernic devices.
- They will not address any bugs or issues related to Anbernic products.
While anticipation builds for the launch of the Anbernic RG DDS, recent pricing leaks suggest it may be more expensive than initially thought. Adding to the situation, the Azahar team has withdrawn their support.
Anbernic is under scrutiny after its latest promotional video showcased a modified version of the Azahar 3DS emulator, dubbed “Azahar Plus.” This has drawn the ire of the Azahar team.
In a public statement, Azahar criticized Anbernic for utilizing a “piracy-focused” fork of their emulator. They have confirmed that they will no longer support the RG DDS or any other Anbernic products and advised consumers to seek alternatives for reliable support.
It has come to our attention that handheld manufacturer Anbernic has been promoting their latest handheld device, the RG DDS, using unofficial piracy-focused forks of Azahar, and has been openly featuring these forks in their advertising material.
Creating a fork of an open-source project without permission isn’t illegal, but it doesn’t reflect well on the developer. If the fork proves to be flawed, it may tarnish the reputation of Azahar, especially given Nintendo’s scrutiny over such emulators.
This turn of events isn’t favorable for the RG DDS, which is set to begin shipping on December 10, 2026. Reports hint at a price range of $300 to $365.
