Azahar drops Anbernic support over Azahar Plus fork on RG DDS
Azahar says it will not investigate bugs on Anbernic hardware after the RG DDS was promoted with an unofficial fork the team links to piracy.
The Azahar emulator team announced on October 26, 2026 that it will no longer support devices made by Anbernic. The decision follows Anbernic's promotion of its RG DDS handheld using an unofficial fork of the emulator that the team describes as focused on piracy.
Azahar said Anbernic markets that fork under the name Azahar Plus. According to the team, the fork is not an official version of the emulator.
The project added that it will not investigate or resolve bugs or issues connected to Anbernic devices going forward. Users who want guaranteed support were advised to look for alternative devices.
Android Authority reported the announcement. The Azahar project is an emulator for Nintendo's 3DS handheld.
RG DDS shipping date
The RG DDS is expected to start shipping on December 10, 2026. Leaks suggest the device could cost between $300 and $365.
Quick answers
Why did Azahar stop supporting Anbernic devices?
Azahar said Anbernic promoted its RG DDS handheld using an unofficial fork of the emulator, which the team calls Azahar Plus and describes as focused on piracy.
Will Azahar fix bugs on Anbernic hardware?
No. The team said it will not investigate or resolve bugs or issues related to Anbernic devices, and recommended alternative devices for guaranteed support.
When does the Anbernic RG DDS ship?
The RG DDS is expected to start shipping on December 10, 2026.