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Can the Anbernic RG Rotate Run Nintendo Wii?

Compiled & reviewed by Urs von Gunten, HandheldWiki editorial · How we rate ·

Partly. The Anbernic RG Rotate can run Nintendo Wii, but expect compromises. Lighter games like Mario Kart Wii and Wii Sports are playable, while demanding titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Metroid Prime 3 will struggle with slowdown. Workable for a patient player, not a flawless experience.

CPartly — playable, but expect compromisesOur Nintendo Wii rating for the Anbernic RG Rotate: grade C — Playable with frameskip

What to expect

Nintendo Wii gameOn this device
Mario Kart WiiPlayable
Wii SportsPlayable
Super Mario GalaxyPlayable
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordSlowdown
Metroid Prime 3Slowdown
Xenoblade ChroniclesSlowdown

Why Nintendo Wii is the test: GameCube-class 3D plus motion controls you have to map to buttons — heavy, and not every game is practical handheld.

Handhelds that run Nintendo Wii well

Want flawless Nintendo Wii? These are strong, popular picks:

Steam Deck
Valve · $399–$649
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AMD Aerith / Van Gogh
Steam Deck OLED
Valve · $549–$649
A
AMD Sephiroth
ROG Ally X
Asus · $799
A
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme

Where to buy the RG Rotate

Typical price: $88–$108

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