The Anbernic RG P01 is the company’s first wireless controller includes a six-axis gyroscope for playing Switch games that support motion controls. | Screenshot: YouTube

Anbernic is expanding its extensive lineup of handheld consoles to include wireless controllers with the reveal of its new RG P01, which features Hall effect triggers and joysticks “with minimal drift,” according to the company.

The Anbernic RG P01 features an Xbox-style Y, B, A, and X button layout that can be switched to a Nintendo-style layout through software, but it’s not yet known if reconfiguring the controller is done through a desktop or mobile app.

The controller is compatible with PCs, the Nintendo Switch, Steam devices, iOS, and Android; wireless connectivity includes support for Bluetooth 5.3 as well as a 2.4GHz connection for reduced lag. Anbernic hasn’t confirmed if a 2.4GHz USB dongle is included for gaming devices that…

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