Anbernic RG556 Review: Almost Perfect

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Here is my final review of the Anbernic RG556, and 10 observations I've made about this handheld over the past couple weeks of testing it.
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Correction: in the video I mentioned that GammaOS is in the works for the device, but I've since learned that development has stalled due to a lack of source files from Anbernic. If you are a developer and want to help, here is the error log from the GammaOS developer's GitHub: gist.github.com/TheGammaSquee...
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:12 color options
04:45 OMG this OLED screen
05:54 the controls aren't bad
09:23 it's very comfortable
11:24 Anbernic's janky software
15:37 use a good frontend
17:39 emulation performance
22:13 video out testing
23:59 RP4 Pro vs RG556
28:09 summary and conclusion
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@RetroGameCorps 3 месяца назад

My friends: I made a grave mistake, and labeled Wind Waker as Link’s Awakening during the GameCube testing section. I hope you find it in your hearts to forgive this very serious error. This channel used to be good, but now it’s like Anbernic RG556 analog sticks - terrible!

@Diosky27 3 месяца назад

Done son!!

@abdullahkuzhan7247 3 месяца назад

Unforgivable…

@nefariou5 3 месяца назад

"This channel used to be good, but now it’s like Anbernic RG556 analog sticks - terrible!" 🤣

@user-uf5hp9jg1i 3 месяца назад

hahaha. is normal mistake. I always love your videos by the way. Thanks👍

@davidvalentin4128 3 месяца назад

Im gunna need that wallpaper...

@zuko9085 3 месяца назад

All these amazing devices. Something ten year old me dreamed about and now it's practically commonplace.

@Midwestmikey 3 месяца назад

I was just telling my gf that. 7 yr old me in 2000 would have LOST it if I saw what's possible in handhelds/phones now.

@sowonkun 2 месяца назад

Thanks to xi jin ping

@dimavolvich9031 2 месяца назад

I was thinking about it as well and it's cool to see people appreciate this insane technological opportunity. Definitely one of the major pluses in being a working adult the fact you can just buy those thingies. As a kid I remember getting this cheap multi game handheld system which was basically a tetris invader+calculator kind of thing, which was tons of fun but I could only dream of a PSX because poor haha...

@m8sm8s74 2 месяца назад

I remember the days even a few can afford “PC”could run these games

@thebobman69 2 месяца назад

it's crazy isn't it. Would have gone mad for any of these as a kid. I'm glad people who don't have money can have access to so much gaming.

@sandplasma 3 месяца назад

I've gained 10 lbs since I started watching this channel with all these snacks and drinks!

@breaddev1522 3 месяца назад

Oh no

@tomgillespie559 2 месяца назад

i really want chick-fil-a

@corpingtons 2 месяца назад

😂

@joshmcgootermier2301 2 месяца назад

Greatest comment. Thats why i listen while I'm out running.

@majordynamic8641 Месяц назад

Lol don't drink your calories

@jamesoglover 3 месяца назад

This was the review I was waiting for. Thank you!

@KyleRuggles 3 месяца назад

Excellent review, Russ!

@TheRetroByte 2 месяца назад

Many thanks for your reviews on this. I really find your thoughts and feedback as validation for my own thoughts and feelings so yeah I wanted to say thanks for all the effort you put in. It's definitely appreciated

@LunnchBoxx45 3 месяца назад

Thank you for including Dynasty Warriors! That was probably the game series I played the most on PS2 and I would not mind getting a handheld that can get be back into it. As always, awesome review, Russ. Keep up the great work!

@Tepig_V 3 месяца назад

That brief clip of NHL Hitz took me way back, I couldn't get enough of that series as a kid.

@chrisumali9841 3 месяца назад

thanks for the demo and info, have a great day

@peachjackson3856 3 месяца назад

Thank you for pointing out the more minute detail oriented things that a lot of us don’t generally think about. You do such an excellent job, sir! Thank you again!

@gabryelangel2673 3 месяца назад

I was waiting anxious for this video and now, i definitely will buy a rg556

@djstevie69 3 месяца назад

Screen and the grips have sold this for me. Looking forwards to tinkering when mine arrives! :D

@iancurtlebrun3750 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this review Russ, now I confirm that I'll go with RG556

@moziah. 2 месяца назад

thank you for including SSX 3. I love that game and it was great to see it included.

@SunzenkaiGamecast 9 дней назад

Its the Goat🎉

@MrMovees87 Месяц назад

I went ahead and bought the 556 just earlier this morning and I’m so excited for it to arrive! I loved the ergonomics of it right away and that screen is really stellar too, and seeing it in person is gonna be even better. I do already have a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro though, admittedly, but I absolutely love it and will balance using it and the 556 whenever possible Many thanks for this detailed review Russ, it went a long way in helping me decide to pick one up!

@charlesgriffiths4901 3 месяца назад

I'd been waiting so long to get this final review. Well not that long! I'm glad to hear plenty of positives about the rg556. As much as I like the aesthetics of the pocket 4, this screen just wins it hands down. Thank you!

@fennieyuen Месяц назад

I am proud to say.. this is my favorite handheld ever! The ergonomic on this is unreal

@ericestradax 24 дня назад

Can you tell how is your experience with it? I’m indecisive about getting it.

@fennieyuen 20 дней назад

@@ericestradax the experience is awesome. It will be my favorite handheld for a long time. Powerwise, it is about 9/10. If you want perfect PS2, probably gof9r Odin 2. Else, this is the device!

@cornap1 3 месяца назад

Because of your videos, I have bought three different devices. They’re very well produced and I enjoy them. Thank you from someone that didn’t know Chinese devices existed last year.

@jakesmith5278 3 месяца назад

Excellent review/comparison Russ. So glad you mention and focus more on the thumb sticks. So many devices have been using these Switch sticks for a while now and I hate them with a passion. Think I used them for two days when I got my Switch years ago and never touch them again, thank god for Amazon fast delivery. I am rocking an Odin 2 right now and it's really a fantastic system but not really pocketable and the dpad is on the wrong location for me. I grew up with the PlayStation and fighting games so dpad is everything, thus my RP4 Pro is on its way with the grip.

@buenogoodlive 3 месяца назад

Getting rid of that Odin 2 by chance? Haha

@quickcuts3000 3 месяца назад

too bad about the rp4 pro screen tho. deal breaker for us odin 2 owners... i can't go back to shitty lcd screens. i just refuse.

@Crbett-_-Crbett-_- 4 дня назад

Just bought this can’t wait to get it and try it out

@geokarbou 3 месяца назад

Russ, I stumbled upon the whole retro handheld space, maybe a couple of weeks ago? In that time I have been consuming your content nonstop, I have been completely enamoured with the idea of buying a handheld and playing games from my childhood and tinkering about with the software and roms, etc. I don't know how many hours I have spent in the last couple of weeks, haha. It's crazy, on one day I went from having no idea what any of this is, to obsessing and keeping up with every new product review and now having a decent knowledge of all the brands, models, what to expect, what to look out for, eagerly awaiting new releases and constantly adding handhelds to my baskets on every single website hahaha. Thank you for everything, still haven't decided what my first device will be! RG556 is in the running though :)

@jinstinky501 3 месяца назад

Maybe wait until November before you buy. There'll be new ones out by then, from all the companies.... as soon as you buy one a better one will come out. Don't rush your decision. :)

@geokarbou 3 месяца назад

@@jinstinky501 I hear you! November seems far away though haha. But yeah I am torn. I was thinking of maybe getting a budget device like the RG35XX-H to hold me over until new devices come out and decide to spend more on a much better one but then I am thinking that a budget device may just scratch the itch for a moment and I'll crave something more powerful even more. So no clue where to start and which would be the optimal route: get a budget device now, see how I like everything and wait until new devices launch to choose my next one, or go straight for a more premium device to avoid ending up eventually at the same place (and having spent more if I buy a budget one first). Decisions, decisions, hahaha.

@STR82DVD 3 месяца назад

Welcome and have fun kid!

@STR82DVD 3 месяца назад

@@jinstinky501 Right? I've been in this space since it started years ago and the last 5 years have been insane with new units coming out monthly. Anytime is a good time to jump in and have fun!

@jasonshiers5771 3 месяца назад

Welcome to the world of every 2 week buying a new handheld, friendly tip stack up on SD cards

@BMakk205 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the review

@Lightborn1311 2 месяца назад

I dove into the retro handheld world with the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro (RP4P) and I am in love with it. That being said, your opinion of the screen size and ergonomics comparison is spot on. After about two months of use, the RP4P screen size is just a tad too small for my perfect screen (although it is hardly a deal breaker and the upscale resolution helps with this) and I often find myself adjusting my grip once or twice on the RP4P to experiment with comfortability, depending on what I'm playing. Long story short, this review is an excellent display of the RG556. In my humble opinion, if you are ok with a slightly smaller screen and more processing power, the RP4P is your sub $200 handheld. If you prefer more perfectly comfortable grips and a larger screen size, go with the RG556. All hail the Odyn 2, which I will hopefully own one day haha.

@420bobby69 2 месяца назад

Noo how did I miss this?! I pulled the trigger on the RP-4 Pro the other day, but this straight up looks better.

@AlienSix 3 месяца назад

I see Russ, I grab a snack and drink!

@SteveJohnson-ht6kv 3 месяца назад

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@christophgruber1137 3 месяца назад

yeah man, i wanna do it

@willlawson6126 3 месяца назад

Same AF.

@johnnythunders7975 3 месяца назад

Been watching Russ so long, I've already grabbed a snack and drink before I start.

@FumiyaSugawara 11 дней назад

My snack pantry is gone now 😅

@mattbtv 3 месяца назад

Russ thank you for the hard work on the reviews. It is interesting to see your personal stock in Retroid drop in value - from the RP4Pro anticipation vid to the post-launch market reality - You were hyped man! Like a spring fling, but the Odin 2 was waiting for you at home all along. Haha. There will always be a better one coming down the line, and I can imagine a Retroid 5 OLED ErgoGrip and/or Ayn Odin 3 Pocket that is a perfect match for you.

@ryecatcher25 3 месяца назад

Yeah....eventually this channel will become irrelevant once these devices get even more perfected and cheaper.

@mattbtv 3 месяца назад

@@ryecatcher25 Definitely not irrelevant! But perhaps focused more on the tuning of the 40+ years worth of content we can play on these things. (Which Russ also does a great job of highlighting already… SMB widescreen!) I was mostly just surprised how quickly the 4pro took a backseat.

@jeff____ 3 месяца назад

Love your videos Russ!

@mrshifter6974 3 месяца назад

the blue version looks incredible.. sold!!!

@Reyeston007 2 месяца назад

cap

@davidsapir3764 Месяц назад

Awesome review man, hat tip to you. I can't love this thing enough. It's so powerful, so capable, so comfortable and so awesome in every way. The RG 556 is a God Tier Android retro handheld. Dollar for dollar, at this price point it's as irresistible as it is untouchable, and you'll have to pay considerably more for a handheld only slightly better, whatever "better" means to you personally. Score it now while they're available at such a great price, because once October rolls around six months from now and the election year holiday shopping season starts they'll be gone in a flash, take that to the bank. If Android based retro/GooglePlay handhelds are your jam like they're my jam, wow are you going to absolutely freaking love this thing too.

@rsorry 3 месяца назад

🔥 anbernic is coming along!

@vincentorme9906 3 месяца назад

This is the perfect device I’ve been waiting for but the sticks are killing me. I think I need to wait for one more version once that’s sorted

@willlawson6126 3 месяца назад

Came to hit the thumbs up and hit save to watch later since i'm still at work

@JimPanzeeEsq 3 месяца назад

Finally, someone played Onimusha Dawn of Dreams. Thank you! *single tear of joy*

@tylerjones6518 3 месяца назад

New to Handhelds, love the content! I pre-ordered the RG556 but I don’t know if I’ll be able to do much updates to it, since I only have a Mac. But man do I wish I could so the software would look clean like yours!

@w3bbi3 3 месяца назад

That screen is beautiful

@Loknath009 2 месяца назад

Russ, I wonder how many thousands of people you have helped get into this world, me for sure A LOT. I think just as we help developers, you should also be supported as what you do is simply amazing. Thank you 🙏. Now one question to you or anybody, I’m trying to run dragon quest 8, but I don’t know where to find the adjustments you say, I swear I looked almost everywhere I guess.

@WARSAW777 2 месяца назад

Just got it. It looks and feels soooo good. I also have an Odin 2 Pro and I seriiously like the look and feel of the RG556 better. Though I dont have the RP4 pro, I did have the RP3 and I would never ever buy a portable with that format again. I hated the feel and look of it (had rhe 16 bit style). To me there's no contest. I ll take the RG556 over the RP4 anyday of the week. The difference in real world performance is only noticeable in some gameswhile pushing upscaling and it's marginal, but the difference in look, feel, size and quality of rhe screen is massive and inmediately noticeable in every single minute you spend playing any and every game.

@alexisrivera200xable 3 месяца назад

One thing worth noting is that the analog sticks behaving that way is a software issue rather than the hardware itself. As reference those are the same sticks that the RG505 uses and they too feel like they are very prone to registering input on the cardinal directions rather than you being able to smoothly draw a circle with them. This goes away on the RG505 the second you install Gamma OS with the sticks becoming much smoother and accurate. Playing something like Mario 64 on the emulator or even Vampire Survivors from the Play Store allow you to notice the sheer difference in input response smoothness. It is like night and day so hopefully Anbernic can work that issue on their own software at some point because the sticks are actually pretty good.

@Diosky27 3 месяца назад

Thanks for saying this as the main thing keeping me from selling my RP4Pro and switching to this was the analog sticks. Now I may have to rethink that.

@Pridetoons 3 месяца назад

@@Diosky27 The RP4 Pro is more powerful, so if power is what you want, keep the RP4 Pro.

@serpserpserp 3 месяца назад

Unfortunately GammaOS isn't available for this device?

@alexisrivera200xable 3 месяца назад

@@serpserpserp Not yet.

@Chancer 3 месяца назад

10:05 that SMW Wide-screen patch looks amazing

@I.M.T.S 6 дней назад

Revisiting this because I am seriously considering the upcoming RG Cube. Both seems to have the same configuration. Can't wait to see the Cube in this channel.

@SillyPuppyPrincess 2 дня назад

Same! the cube looks so interesting! Just saw the first impression video

@Baumie11 3 месяца назад

I preordered the RP4 Pro the day it went live. I don’t regret it at all but I do see how much better it could be if the screen was upgraded. Looks like Anbernic did really well on this one!

@quickcuts3000 3 месяца назад

you regret that rp4 pro preorder....

@SicketMog 3 месяца назад

Huh! Stick on top and STILL looks nice and comfy for D-pad usage. Currently watching without sound so can't tell; will watch this properly later but this looks good.

@DarthPhillius Месяц назад

And here's me two weeks in enjoying my RG35XXH and this beast comes out. To be fair I've been out of the emulation handheld world since the GP2X sputtered out.

@Veddy74 3 месяца назад

Thanks Russ, I ordered a blue one for my wife. I got myself an Odin 3 weeks to a month ago. Keep being awesome!

@nefariou5 3 месяца назад

Odin 3 ? damn, dude's living in 2025

@eddydeniro 3 месяца назад

He said Odion. 3 weeks to a month ago. Not odin 3 do take note @@nefariou5

@arandomguy6067 3 месяца назад

@@nefariou5 and that's the importance of a comma

@ersindag36 Месяц назад

Votre commande est arrivée ?

@dtape 3 месяца назад

I love how competition between Anbernic and Retroid is resulting in killer products. I can see the successor to the RG556 being perfect and probably irresistible if they improve the sticks to be on part with the RP4, plastic quality and Wi-Fi 6 for game streaming and get a bump in performance. The larger screen seems amazing. I definitely feel cramped playing on my RG353P and RP3+ screens. Been playing games on my iPad mini lately to have a larger screen actually. My eyes would be much happier with the 5.5 inch AMOLED screen on the RG556 for portable handheld use.

@pranze3484 3 месяца назад

It's always the next one :D

@tynao2029 3 месяца назад

Nothing is perfect. The best you can hope for it close to or near perfection. Which is why this device is a great purchase. Will they get better and better? Sure but this one plays pretty much everything you could need up to PS2 and GC with some settings tweaks

@dtape 23 дня назад

@@tynao2029I already have the RG353P and RP3+ to hold me over to play games on. I'm not in a rush to get another imperfect device. I can easily wait for something that checks off more boxes, likely within the next round of devices in the next year.

@tynao2029 21 день назад

@@dtape Every device is imperfect, and always will be. No perfect devices.

@Alessio.B87 3 месяца назад

We need an Odin 2 with the same screen as the RG556, if it's in that device it cannot be that expensive!

@steelzepplin2012 3 месяца назад

that would be the perfect handheld imho

@EliasPfaiffer 3 месяца назад

Wait 3 or 4 month.... Every week is a nu handheld release... Dumb but yea

@mountain342 3 месяца назад

If there was a 6-inch 16:9 OLED screen that they could source, Ayaneo would've used that for their Pocket S.

@mogberry2139 3 месяца назад

Definitely the Odin 3 would be just that. They should be careful though for that price not to swim in Steam Deck/Ally territory.

@samh5886 3 месяца назад

The Odin 2 screen already have very good colors, contrast etc, among the best for a ips panel, response time is Abit lacking but not enough of a concern for most people. Not worth it giving up the 6 inch to have this 5.5 OLED in my opinion. Need either a equivalent 6 inch OLED or a higher quality OLED (in areas such as colors/brightness/HDR/VRR) to be worth accepting the 15-20% downsize from 6 inch-> 5.5 inch.

@erraddict 3 дня назад

Looking forward to the RG Cube

@akronguy3616 3 месяца назад

Hey Russ! Great review and very informative as always! I have an off topic question if you don’t mind sharing. What shorts are you wearing in your pocketability test? I’ve actually been looking for some just like that, and it would be a bonus knowing they’d fit some of my recent handheld device purchases 😅. Thanks!

@RetroGameCorps 3 месяца назад

Hi, those shorts are called Quicksilver amphibian shorts, they’re older but I think they are still sold by the company.

@joepage5000 3 месяца назад

For folks cross shopping this vs RP4/4pro, add another $15 to the Retroid for the snap on grip if you want similar comfort to the 556.

@Kyle-yn5hy 3 месяца назад

Ergonomics are important but there’s shockingly few people in this comments section talking about the screen. OLED is such a massive bonus, infinitely better contrast than LED or LCD displays, crt like response times making it great for retro gaming, and better color accuracy too. My perfect device is a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro with an AMOLED display, basically a true successor to the PS Vita which I adored.

@Tetchystar 3 месяца назад

@@Diosky27why do you keep saying this, it has 128Gb of internal storage? From Anbernic's website: Storage 128G UFS2.2

@RetroGameCorps 3 месяца назад

@@Diosky27 I’m not sure what this means. The RG556 has 128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM, same as the RP4 Pro…

@Diosky27 3 месяца назад

@@RetroGameCorps you're right, I stand corrected. When I checked out the Alibaba link I didn't see any storage listed, but looking at their website it's there 🤦‍♂️

@jonathanzeng955 3 месяца назад

Hey Russ, thanks for the great video as always. The comparisons we often make are to the latest and greatest, but I realized the original Odin 1 and Odin Lite are now in a similar price range, and could be picked up second hand for cheaper as well. How do you feel this compares to the Odin 1 and Odin Lite in terms of controls/comfort as well ss performance? Thanks!

@tjs8560 3 месяца назад

Ahhh! Just grabbed my favorite beverage. Let’s go!!!

@suhtangwong 3 месяца назад

Vodka? Me too!

@Jonnyturboable 3 месяца назад

Great video thank you, I’m so close to buying one however I’m tempted to leave it 6-8 months and see if they release one with similar specs to the RP4 pro and hopefully sort the sticks out. How long was it between release for the rg34xx and the plus model?

@adventurousash 3 месяца назад

Perfect timing... finally getting one of these. Do I get it directly from anbernic or from ali express?

@martinh4982 3 месяца назад

Is the stick cardinality snapping a software issue (ie one that Anbernic (hah!) could sort out, or GammaOS could address)? Not a deal breaker for me, but it would be nice to have an option of switching snapping on and off. Some games, like Robotron, could benefit from the snapping, others not so much.

@Pridetoons 3 месяца назад

I'm pretty sure GammaOS will fix the Cardinal Snapping issue. GammaSqueeze already has a RG556 Dev unit.

@johndelanie3649 3 месяца назад

So I've been looking to upgrade from my Anbernic RG351MP with the main reason being Gamecube emulation. The RG556 seems like the overall better device, but is the dip in GC/PS2 emulation that noticeable?

@marcusray4803 3 месяца назад

Hey Russ, I've been watching your videos for a long time now probably since the RG351p if not earlier. The RG556 may be my first handheld if I don't decide to go with a phone and a Gamesir Galileo. My question is can the sticks be replaced with larger ones since that seems to be the only factor that would matter for me. I love the ergonomics and the looks especially the transparent blue one.

@ungratefulmango 3 месяца назад

The first Anbernic device since the 351 era that I'm seriously considering

@poetryinmoti0n 3 месяца назад

Hey Russ, love your channel so much. Just a question, if my primary use case would be remote play, would this be better, or would you recommend the RP4+? I was thinking of the G Cloud, but for the same price I'd get more by getting either the RG556 or RP4+. Thanks!

@dimantius Месяц назад

Nice video . Which controller are you using since minute 23 ? Looks fine.

@ematta 3 месяца назад

You validated my preorder. This should hold me til Odin 3 (or SD3 equivalent). Thanks Russ, love the channel.

@matthewdobsson3883 3 месяца назад

Highly considering getting one of these. Is there a full game listing somewhere?

@arandomguy6067 3 месяца назад

I think I'll consider getting this one, since my hands are pretty big and it has a cute waifu as the background for all of their devices. The only thing that I wish they could have is more color options for the handheld itself and RGB options for the LEDs.

@dan_lev 3 месяца назад

The review I was waiting for before making my decision... Guess we'll see what I'm buying in about a half hour...

@Guitario666 3 месяца назад

And ..?

@dan_lev 3 месяца назад

I gotta go with the 556. I just don't think I could live with the screen and formfactor of the rp4p. I'm not a super gamer so as long as the sticks are usable, that's good enough for me.@@Guitario666

@dan_lev 3 месяца назад

@@Guitario666 Going with the 556 over the rp4p. I'm not a heavy gamer so dealing with controls that are "Mostly Great" paired with a screen that is big and beautiful seems like the right way to go for me. In a year if they have a 557 with better sticks, I'll just buy that one too.

@Guitario666 3 месяца назад

@dan_lev good pick. I went with 556 as well. I don't want pocketable. I want to enjoy a beautiful screen

@CapitonnePlanet 3 месяца назад

I pre-ordered this device 2 weeks ago knowing it was a slapper 🤙

@capoman1 3 месяца назад

Critique: Controls. I'd like to know how the buttons sound, are they clicky or smooth, will it be annoying to those nearby? Also does the d pad fireball and dragon punch well.... Good review and much appreciated.

@torant 2 месяца назад

congratulations for this wonderful explanatory video.!!!... do you happen to have an iso with your complete configuration saved that you can download??... I don't like it with the basic settings and the basic interface that comes out of anbernic. I prefer by far, the front end presentation that you have. Please help me....thank you

@LUISMUSICLIVE 3 месяца назад

What is the name of that front end? I want to put that when mine arrives. What is the name of the front end that you use for the transparent blue model?

@xiaoyu88 2 месяца назад

I have been following for a while and I want to say thank you, that this place even exist and that you go into so much depth, I have learned a lot. I want to ask you please, if you have a source or a list that can help me know about how controls "feels", mainly the dpad and the abxy buttons. Why do I ask, because I consider now purchasing a handheld and I have no idea how they feel/sound. I am a PlayStation guy and I love the feeling of the PS5 controller or a PSP for example, and in your review you talk, and while I enjoy with my snack and drink, I would like to know your idea of how they feel, or even a record of the sound. from another video I heard the RP4 has a very tactile feeling buttons, and I came here again because it looked quite comfortable. Can you please add such thing to your future videos, or maybe tell me which handhelds have that ps5/psp buttons feeling? Thank you!!!

@ScroteRot 3 месяца назад

Great review, but think I'll wait for the RG556 plus, lol!

@shaolindreams 3 месяца назад

Been tossing up these two for my new device. Definitely leaning towards the 556 because of the AMOLED screen. It could be a little more powerful but tbh up to PS2 is just fine, There are bigger more powerful handhelds for that.

@pspsmallz 3 месяца назад

That screen is so nice. Really hoping odin 3 will have an oled screen when it eventually happens.

@Pridetoons 3 месяца назад

Amen 🙏

@krazykid2002k 3 месяца назад

yep once that drops ill upgrade from this :)

@colinmartin9797 3 месяца назад

i love my RP4 pro due to its size, a 3d printed grip case is all I need for it. But man, the bezels really make me think that it would have been insane if they found a 5 inch bezel-less screen. But that transparent color is also what I was hoping the transparent colors of the RP4 pro were like. But size/form factor is still paramount for me, since I mostly use mine when I'm on duty, not at home. That's the reason I didn't want the odin. I would probably have paid $300 for the RP4 pro if it was the only way to get this much performance in that form factor. Now what I really want is something about the size of the 353v with the chipset of the RP4 pro. I really am still just far more of a fan of the vertical form factor. But I also love using my tablet for emulation now. An old galaxy tab 7 plus with its snapdragon 8 and an 8bitdo controller is a super awesome portable solution as well, with a huge screen that works great for multiplayer gaming.

@ShamanNoodles 3 месяца назад

Midnight club 3 is such a hidden gem 🤩

@Jeff-wx3tx 3 месяца назад

Can you start adding Video out to your comparison charts? It’s a very important feature for those of us using AR glasses like the XReals

@gregmasciola3332 3 месяца назад

Seems decent, despite its flaws. If I didn't have an Odin and was just getting into handheld emulation, I would definitely consider this one.

@ralex3697 3 месяца назад

I like it, but the Odin 2 does it all

@gregmasciola3332 3 месяца назад

@@ralex3697 true. I like that we have a few different levels of price/performance when it comes to these handhelds though.

@Phiidyn 3 месяца назад

I'm going to wait for the next iteration of the Anbernic RG556 because you know it'll have more console-like sticks and a better processor. We're *almost* there. I've been waiting years to upgrade my RP2 and what I want to get me to pull the trigger is a gen 6 capable handheld with console sticks in the shape of a 556 with a *little* more juice at $200.

@quickcuts3000 3 месяца назад

i'm sorry, but this post sounds so pathetic and sad....

@Iciouailleurs-ne8of 2 месяца назад

Hello and thank you for everything you do on your channel. I wanted to ask you a question about this Anbernic RG556 console... Do you know if the compatibility with Playstation 2 games could improve soon with software updates (emulators) or console (firmware). Thanks a lot.

@ilpastor 3 месяца назад

Hey Russ, nice review! What do you think about the new video that Taki has made? Switch lite with mod, it seems to be another great value option.

@Francestoke 2 месяца назад

Ross did the plastic on the blue one feel better than the black one? I just bought the black one and didn’t mind the smudges but I definitely want to go for the sturdier feeling color

@smallboycaleb 3 месяца назад

Awesome video! for a newbie, should I get the counsel without the SD?

@JamieR 2 месяца назад

As always these reviews are spot on! I'm just sad OLED uses PWM dimming and temporal dithering in most cases. Makes these devices painful to use for many of us. Shame, but the Switch will suffice until the next iteration and Rog Ally works too since it's IPS with DC DImming.

@djbarela4 2 месяца назад

I will be using mine mostly for 3ds emulation of the Pokémon games, I love anbernic. Do you recommend the rp4 pro or the 556 for this purpose ?

@KikiAelita 2 месяца назад

Well, we've reached the performance I wanted at basically my pricepoint for it a couple years ago. But now I have part time ownership of an LCD Deck and love it. Not sure if I should grab one of these to have more portability on the weeks I don't have the Deck, or if I should just get an OLED Deck now that I'm used to having the Deck case on me anyway sizewise.

@stebopign 3 месяца назад

there is it. finally

@CptJackZ 2 месяца назад

My RG556 arrived today and with regards to the video out over USB-C, I'm wondering, whether it's safe to charge it with a USB-C PD charger. Because using a Hub with video and PD sounds obvious to me. I'm a bit anxious about this, though, as I have the suspicion, that I damaged my RG353V by charging it with a specific PD brick. It left it charging, found it very hot and presumably after that, the device was constantly discharging, even when powered off. The battery itself doesn't seem to be damaged, as I compared playtime with my RG353M and it was almost the same. Though, I have often charged my RG353M with a PD charger, but never with that PD brick, and it's fine until today.

@drhassoon Месяц назад

If this was dual os using dual micro SD cards I would highly intend to buy it even though I got the RP4PRO. Screen size and resolution + ergonomics really stand out well with this one.

@joshe272 3 месяца назад

i wish you would show more 3ds testing, usually these machines will always run the consoles up to ps2/gamecube and even switch relatively well, but 3ds is always in question, wish you would show that testing more

@ThunderTheYellowJolteon 3 месяца назад

Looks very good. I'll be getting one of these bad boys along with a Galaxy A53 5G.

@OneLifeGames 3 месяца назад

I think it would make a great companion to my miyoo mini! It's out of my price range for now but maybe one day it will be mine :)

@justinl5305 6 дней назад

guessing that it isn't possible to put analog sticks from the RP4 pro in the rg556? it also seems like the ABXY buttons are kind of cramped together compared to RP4 and Odin2... did you find that to be an issue at all?

@waberdoop 3 месяца назад

The stick issue is kind of a dealbreaker for me. Do you think you could replace them or is it a software issue?

@buenogoodlive 3 месяца назад

You'd have to replace them. Those sticks just tilt and don't actually move from their center point, hence the flicky feeling. True analog sticks move with your thumb (Retroid Pocket 2S / 4 sticks). When Retroid dropped their latest devices with those new sticks I can't ever personally go back to those Switch style ones.

@RetroGameCorps 3 месяца назад

A software update could definitely fix their responsiveness, we saw similar fixes with GammaOS on the RG505 and RG405M.

@user-wl3qq8kw9h 3 месяца назад

@@RetroGameCorps still no fix update?

@nickentros 3 месяца назад

Maybe Anbernic will throw a RG557 at us next year with the D1100 and the better Ayn/Retroid sticks and the rest the same

@AlexPaganfatgnome Месяц назад

Do you have a recommendation for a retro handset that will play all Nintendo systems 3ds and below? I like the Anbernic RG556 from the review you did, but you didin't mention how well it could do 3ds /2ds games.

@peterkefalos7430 3 месяца назад

Hey Russ just wondering if you have a video in the works all about Onion v4.3 for Miyoo Mini and Plus. The screen resolution looks much better on the V4’s now and DS has been fully integrated to work with game switcher 😊

@will_5053 3 месяца назад

Every year these devices keep getting better. And every year i decide to hold off. Going digital nomad in a few years and ill need a PC. I guess ill just keep waiting lol!

@joepage5000 3 месяца назад

F Zero GX is one of my favorite all time games, wish it wasn’t so tough to emulate!

@pegcity4eva 3 месяца назад

Make sure you set the emulation speed to 300% and turn dual core on independently from dolphin.

@kitsinu1 3 месяца назад

Nice comparison between the RG556 and the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. The performance goes a long ways to overcome the lower resolution of the Retroid compared to the higher resolution of the RG556. Still, I want the better monitor setting. I am old school and cannot help it. Whether it is the Retroid or the Steam Deck, I want 1080, even if I cannot see the difference. Sure it is irrational, but that is what I have learned over the course of decades of life. Customer satisfaction is a primary factor as well.

@crunchrock 3 месяца назад

2024 is nuts for handhelds! That screen and the grips look great, thats got to be the best screen available at that price point... It looks GINOURMOUS compared to the Retroid Pocket 4/Pro. I think I'm still set with the P4Pro because I like slipping the device in my pocket so much and the sticks are amazing for their size. On that comparison chart, for me, the "Pocketable" is GREEN text as hell. Like yesterday, I went to a busy store, slid the RP4Pro in my somewhat skinny jeans side pocket before I got out of the car, checked in and could just easily slide out the RP4Pro, play 10 minutes of Phoenix Wright, orders ready, just tap the top button and slide it back in my pocket. You dont even feel it. I can easily have my iPhone in my left pocket and RP4Pro in the right pocket and not feel like a techno cyborg.

@Diosky27 3 месяца назад

Techno cyber-dork. Fixed that for you 😋.....just giving you a hard time ;-)

@seethruhead7119 3 месяца назад

it only took your "first look" for me to order one didn't want an Odin 2 doesn't really do anything my steamdeck oled doesn't already IMO, no oled is a bummer but the rg556 slots right in between the Steamdeck Oled and my rg35xx

@Pridetoons 3 месяца назад

The best part is the AMOLED will be great for outside use and travel. Also your less likely to deal with burn-in issues. 😁