This Android gaming handheld has a wild feature that can replace your Bluetooth controller

Despite the handheld market being hit hard by RAM shortages, it’s still shaping up to be an interesting year for emulation devices. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen several leaks of ANBERNIC’s unique, screen-curving RG Rotate. Now, an even more interesting handheld has surfaced, and it comes from the folks at GAMEMT.

Compared to AYANEO, Abxylute, ANBERNIC and others, GAMEMT is a much less well-known brand. However, its upcoming emulation machine may help it gain some notoriety. according to roibeilaThe company is planning to launch a device known as E5 Modx.

What stands out about this handheld is that its top half is a modular display that can detach from the bottom half. When detached, this bottom part becomes a Bluetooth controller that you can pair with your smartphone. There’s also a MagSafe accessory that you can swap in place of the display, so your phone stays where you need it.

In terms of specifications, Roybela says that the device is powered by MTK6771 Helio P60 processor. It is an Android chip that was released by MediaTek around 2018. It is also said to have 3GB RAM along with 32GB and 64GB storage options. Meanwhile, the display offers a resolution of 1024 x 768.

In 2024, the company launches the E5; The E5 Modx appears to be a heavily modified version of that handheld. Although the device is not available yet, a 3D prototype has been printed, which you can see in the image above. GAMEMT has also released official product renders, which include black, orange and red variants.

There is no mention of how much this device will cost when launched. It’s also unclear when GAMEMT plans to release the handheld.