This Android Nintendo DS Clone is About to Drain Your Savings (And Your Joy-Cons Might Get Jealous)

The handheld gaming world just got a whole lot more expensive — and a whole lot more interesting. While Nintendo's been busy shutting down Switch emulators like Yuzu and Ryujinx throughout 2024, Android-powered gaming handhelds have quietly become the new frontier for retro gaming enthusiasts. The latest contender? The ONEXSUGAR Sugar 1, a dual-screen Android handheld that's basically what would happen if a Nintendo DS and a modern smartphone had a very expensive baby. Here's the thing: this isn't just another Android gaming device trying to ride the Steam Deck's coattails. The Sugar 1 features a transforming design with dual OLED screens — a 6.01-inch main display and a 3.92-inch secondary screen that can actually fold out to recreate the classic dual-screen experience we've been missing since the 3DS era. But here's where your wallet starts sweating: at $599-$799, it's asking premium smartphone money for what's essentially a specialized emulation device. This convergence of Ninten