One-Netbook is set to finally launch the OneXSugar Sugar 1 on Indiegogo next month, an Android-powered handheld that’s as wild as it is inventive, rocking a dual-screen, shape-shifting design that feels like a tribute to Nintendo DS fans.
At its heart is the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, a chip that brings serious firepower for Android gaming. With an 8-core Kryo CPU and an Adreno A32 GPU that supports ray-tracing, it’s 30% faster on CPU and 28% beefier on GPU than its predecessor. It’s not here to dethrone a Steam Deck—no Cyberpunk 2077 here—but it eats Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PSP emulators for breakfast. Running Android, it opens up a playground of mobile games and emulators like RetroArch or PPSSPP, making it a go-to for retro vibes and casual fun. Wi-Fi 7 keeps downloads zippy and cloud gaming smooth, though we’re still in the dark on RAM and storage specs.
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The dual screens are what make the Sugar 1 stand out. A 6.01-inch main display does the heavy lifting, while a 3.92-inch secondary screen flips up on a hinge for that classic DS feel. Unlike the DS’s clamshell setup, this one’s flexible—controllers fixed to the body rotate 180 degrees to hug either the big or small screen, switching between single- and dual-screen modes. Playing Pokémon Black? The lower screen can show your map or inventory, just like the real thing. Want to race in Asphalt 9? Tuck the second screen away and go full-screen.
Comfort’s a bit of a question mark. The Sugar 1’s thicker build, needed for that extra screen, makes it chunkier than a Steam Deck, which could tire out your hands on long sessions. The controllers, decked out with dual action buttons and RGB-lit joysticks, aim for cozy but split opinions—some love the rotating design, others worry the hinges might wear out or the screens might smudge. Still, the ability to flip between an Xbox-style layout for single-screen games and a DS-like setup for emulation is undeniably cool.
This thing’s not just for gaming—it’s a multitasker’s dream. That second screen isn’t only for DS touch controls; it can run Discord, guides, or emails while you play on the main display. Imagine checking a Final Fantasy Tactics walkthrough on the small screen mid-battle. With Android’s app ecosystem, it’s a handheld that juggles gaming and work like a pro.
The competition’s fierce, though. AYANEO’s Pocket S2 and Retroid’s Dual Screen add-on are chasing similar dual-screen dreams, while heavyweights like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally rule the high-end. The Sugar 1’s Android focus and transforming design give it a unique edge, but it’ll live or die by price and polish. One Netbook’s Indiegogo campaign hasn’t spilled on cost yet—if it comes in below the $439 AYANEO Pocket S2, it could win over DS nostalgics. But a price tag closer to OneXPlayer’s $1,000+ X1 Mini might send casual buyers running.
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