ESA targets Anbernic emulation handhelds as "superfake" piracy enablers

According to Ars Technica, for years, Chinese hardware manufacturers have carved out a market niche with an array of handheld Android gaming devices focused on retro emulation and/or more modern game-streaming capabilities.

Now, though, a major game industry trade group is targeting one of those manufacturers, Anbernic, asking the US Trade Representative (USTR) to add the company to its list of "Notorious Markets" that "engage in or facilitate substantial copyright piracy or trademark counterfeiting."

This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include ESA, Anbernic and Chinese.

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United States · Americas

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Ars Technica

First reported

14 Oct 2026, 03:25 IST

Key names

ESA, Anbernic, Chinese, Android

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Technology

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