If you own an Anbernic gaming handheld and the joystick breaks or the screen cracks, you no longer need to throw the device away. The company has just launched a new online store where you can buy individual replacement parts for its devices.
The Anbernic parts store covers a wide range of models, from the newer RG Rotate to older devices like the RG350P. Shoppers can find replacement shells, screens, conductive rubber pads, joysticks, batteries, motherboards, and buttons.
When you place an order, you must specify the exact model and color of your handheld. Anbernic warns customers to get this information right because the company will not accept claims if you provide the wrong device details.
The store is live now, but there is a catch. Anbernic does not currently offer any guides or step-by-step instructions for how to install these parts. If you have some basic do-it-yourself skills, however, the store gives you a way to extend the life of an affordable device.
Prices vary widely depending on the part. A replacement motherboard for a more powerful device can cost up to $236, while a spare conductive rubber pad costs as little as $3.
This move is similar to what Apple did with its Self-Service Repair page. Before this store launched, Anbernic customers had to go through the company’s support channels and get approved for a replacement device.