Anbernic RG556 Review - What Nobody told you about it

[@kamm3021]

Using a normal static wallpaper instead of a live wallpaper will give a bit of performance and save battery life

[@ablizzy]

even a pure black oled wallpaper will save it tons of battery since basically all parts of the screen showing no light will be the screen off since this is a OLED display

[@davidsapir3764]

I don't even know where to begin on how much I love the RG556. Such a budget friendly beast! It's the perfect size, with a perfect control layout and amazing AMOLED screen. I'm not fluid in customizing so I picked up the black variant pre loaded with over 4400 games. Then I picked up a 480 PS2 game SD card from AliExpress which never leaves the device. Add all the GooglePlay downloads and my RG556 is completely stacked with so many awesome games. The PS2 emulation is fantastic. Playing my all time PS2 favorites like Contra; Shattered Soldier and MOH; Frontline again on the RG556 is a dream come true!

[@VKsChannel]

I just wish anbernic fixed the analog stick cardinal snapping, it makes playing 3D games on the console a nightmare

[@drumyogi9281]

@@VKsChannelI wonder if Anbernic will ever release a fix.

[@mattdrifts]

Gamma have....you will need to unlock bootloader though

[@DribbleP]

I just bought one yeartday can't wait for it to arrive and I'll be replacing the sticks also

[@TheSavarese46]

how to add the games? How set the control to play with call or dura on PlayStore?

[@tommykrynock]

I just want to thank you I got my 556 several months ago and I did not know that it could do all this I've been having such a hard time trying to figure things out good video I really did help a lot

[@jorge69696]

The analog sticks issue has to be intentional. Whoever is doing it, clearly only tests with 2d emulated games and doesn't realize the device can do much more.

[@Mardini7v]

Im very happy with RG556, And i was very impressed when i got Ninja Gaiden Segma switch version to run perfectly at 60 fps 🤯

[@sandelemental6502]

Smegma?

[@Mardini7v]

@@sandelemental6502 yes

[@billstanton8055]

You don’t proof your posts, I see. Ballsy. Not to be a dick.

[@Fruitarian.]

​@@sandelemental6502omygad

[@FrequentlyPlays]

🧢?

[@melvinsin641]

Thanks for sharing the best shaders for this screen (5.5" 1080p amoled)! I was searching on google and reddit on the best shaders that would look nice on this screen, but popular shaders that worked on the common 640x480 screens or 720p/4k shaders that worked for LCD screens don't look nice on this 5.5" 1080p amoled. Really apt video title about "what nobody told you about it"!

[@VKsChannel]

It's really hard to setup good shaders for this screen

[@hamidisaidi2879]

I am just so happy to buy this and play my SS Dragon Force on it...been playing great

[@tazmo2237]

Recently had mine delivered and the left speaker is dead. Seems to be quite a few reports of this over on Reddit. I’ve created a ticket with Anbernic but they haven’t replied yet. I’m thinking if I’ve got to open it up to replace the speaker, I may as well get the thumbsticks changed as well 🤷‍♂️

[@VKsChannel]

It could be a bad connection to the pads that makes contact with the motherboard Open it up clean the pads and bend the legs a bit to make better contact

[@tazmo2237]

@@VKsChannel Thank you, much appreciated. I’ll give this a go later, hopefully it gets it working 👍

[@ChocoAL14]

Genshin Impact can't sustain high 60fps on newer areas (Sumeru & Fontaine). Best is medium 45fps with heavy effects, with this setting also helps to play even longer and perfect on the small screen.

[@tldr365]

One thing to note is that it can't do display output and charge at the same time. Anbernic has confirmed this hardware limitation.

[@VKsChannel]

Yeah but honestly with that battery life it will be very hard to run out of battery even while playing

[@o.g.awe3785]

I’ve played PS2 games for 6 hours with video out to my tv. I turned the display down. The battery is very good.

[@pootnannies]

i think the issue with the analog sticks is the firmware. it's a software thing, not hardware

[@VKsChannel]

Yeah it can be firmware too

[@alexismunkers3048]

This was a great review!! Thank you

[@stuart2151]

Great in-depth video! Thanks

[@riccardomichelotto3723]

Desktop mode is crazy! Thank you for showing that! Do you usually set it up with mouse on a screen like I see on many setup tutorial videos or just touchscreen?

[@VKsChannel]

I usually set it up with a dualsense which can control the mouse via the touchpad!

[@deltoroloco789]

How do you change the analog sticks?

[@DribbleP]

There a video on youtube but guessing you probably done it by now

[@dimitriosanagnostopoulos8503]

Great Review!!! Congrats!

[@sergiopascual1000]

Hello! Which game are you playing at minute 16:05?

[@VKsChannel]

Gravity circuit

[@jimdoom2276]

Ha, I was gonna ask this as well - looks great doesn't it?

[@morterox2]

You found the cardboard fix for the switch joycons, I believe EVERYTHING you say forever and ever

[@TalonVI]

There may be a setting in dolphin you can change for f-zero. Dolphin defaults to disabling dual core for some games like f-zero, metroid 2, and possibly others. Turn dual core on for f-zero and it will likely run better.

[@ARiot04]

I feel like the transparent case will drive me insane once dust particles get inside and the only way to clean it is to open it

[@VKsChannel]

There is a non transparent black version!

[@riddlemechris]

It's pretty well sealed. I've had mine for months, use it all the time, no dust inside so far.

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

Bro, what shaders did you have on mega man x? That looked amazing! Also what resolution were you using for ps2 and GameCube?

[@VKsChannel]

see 22:13

[@RedBlazon]

Great device. Main flaw from my point of view is the weak wifi reception which keeps you from playing remote ps5 3 meters far from the modem

[@TS_Mind_Swept]

7:03 They're not urgableds? Keepo

[@f00bar28]

The main BIG issue with the RG556 is that it uses a rooted Android 13 customised OS, that can not be replaced with a clean Android 14/15 installation. That is a NOGO for me.

[@danillosantos8863]

PLEASE, what is the name of the dock that works by charging and transmitting the screen? Ambernic themselves said it wasn't possible on the official website, so even they didn't know it was just compatibility.

[@VKsChannel]

It cannot charge, just output video

[@VKsChannel]

It can only charge or output video

[@danillosantos8863]

​@@VKsChannel Sad bro 😭😭

[@nochannelson]

Powered usb c hub with hdmi ??

[@java2894]

U installed those roms ?

[@tarekmaier5825]

Hey guys, I just got my rg556 and I seem to be having an issue with the triggers. For whatever reason the console thinks that when the triggers aren’t being pressed that they are being pressed. For games like Zelda you need to press the trigger to target lock enemies but right now with how the console is operating I need to hold down the trigger just so that link isn’t constantly target locking everything. Any fix ?

[@VKsChannel]

I think theres a configuration in the game for that Other than that i have no idea The system recalibrates itself everytime it it restarts So try restarting

[@tarekmaier5825]

@@VKsChannel I restarted the whole system and it fixed it thanks

[@joseg.9026]

What a detailed explanation. Have you tried cloud gaming. Gonna buy it for geforcenow

[@VKsChannel]

Yeah it works flawlessly

[@aoneblood]

Can you use the controllers on the 556 for gforcenow or do you need a controller

[@joseg.9026]

The controller works well in GeForce now?

[@VKsChannel]

@@aoneblood I don't have geforce now to test it but it works perfectly well with xbox cloud service so it should work with GeForce now too

[@VKsChannel]

@@joseg.9026 I don't have geforce now to test it but it works perfectly well with xbox cloud service so it should work with GeForce now too

[@neofigure1279]

Does this device get hot when used to play for at least 1 hours?

[@VKsChannel]

No because it has active cooling

[@eddie_fuerte]

Is there some trick to connecting it to the TV? I’ve tried two different adapters and get no signal. Both are non powered and straight from device to TV and no success 😢

[@VKsChannel]

Just use a type C to hdmi converter

[@dudeistpriestman]

I tried running a bunch of ps2 games on it and it just don't do. I hit the cpu go fast please button and everything. very confused and literally nobody else has this issue, apparently.

[@mistarj2580]

Very odd, I've played a good amount of ps2 games on mines with default settings at x2 resolution without issues, these include mk shaolin monk, the warriors, sonic riders and a few others. They all run at 60fps. Are you using aethersx2, is it the pre installed version that came with the device?

[@79TAGio]

remove the stock Athersx2 and run them on nethersx2 Patched. Ive had good luck with the performance, but also sometimes you just gotta mess with settings, these things aren't just plug and play for demanding games. Also make sure you have high quality ROMS & Bios

[@ellisj446]

My audio is crackling in gameplay please help, it does not crack with other audio on the device, only in gameplay on (n64 donkey kong)

[@KevinsHope]

What is the game you are playing at 16:45?

[@VKsChannel]

Prince of persia for the switch

[@java2894]

U installed those roms ? Or those are the ones came with the console

[@VKsChannel]

installed them

[@kerpl0p]

Thanks for your video, real question is - is it possible to buy better analog sticks from aliexpress and change them? If yes, do you have a link for replacement ?

[@VKsChannel]

Joey's retro handhelds channel tried this but it didn't make it better The sticks problem is on the anbernic software and it's up to them to fix it

[@ytshotmaker]

According to Joey, it did make it better (check his replacement video at around 2:30 for his comments)

[@davidsapir3764]

@@ytshotmaker Yeah I watched that video, and it looks like a lot more trouble than its worth, it's not an easy swap out process at all.

[@123jjknox]

Did you figure out a way to use hdmi out and charge the device at the same time? I’ve seen people are having problems trying to do that

[@VKsChannel]

Its a hardware limitation from it It can only do one display output or charge fortunately the battery lasts quite a lot and you can lower the screen brightness to the max

[@123jjknox]

@@VKsChannel that’s a shame, but hey I ordered a handheld so I’m not too sad ☺️

[@123jjknox]

@@VKsChannel is it definitely a hardware issue, and not something that could be fixed with a software update?

[@mattpattkjelberg2046]

15:50 game title please

[@VKsChannel]

Gravity circuit

[@kotfilemon7659]

Cześć, czy można wyłączyć migotanie ekranu? Czy jest funkcja antiflicker albo dc dimming?

[@VKsChannel]

The flickering is not visible in real time Its because of the camera that the screen flickers

[@kotfilemon7659]

@@VKsChannel Dziękuję za odpowiedź. Ja wiem, że migotanie widać tylko na filmie. Ludzie oko przeważnie nie widzi tego migotania, ale niektórzy ludzie są wrażliwi, i mają dyskomfort z tego powodu (ból oczu, głowy, migrena) A czy mogę Cię prosić, żebyś sprawdził w ustawieniach ekranu taką opcję "luminous eye protection" ? Może ta opcja zlikwiduje to migotanie? Wielkie dzięki za pomoc :)

[@jonathont5570]

if you rotate the device does the emulators scroll as well? prop up for a quick tate mode?

[@VKsChannel]

Depends on the emulator You can test it on your phone if the emulator turns on your phone it will turn here too because this is basically a gaming tablet

[@leonardmarcus7919]

Good review Sir,have Super Mario out of the box?

[@VKsChannel]

No you have to put it by yourself

[@aquarius9109]

Does it play wuthering waves?

[@VKsChannel]

I play zenless zone zero on it so it should play wuthering waves just fine too

[@silverbackhc]

do you think anbernic will fix the sticks in the near future

[@VKsChannel]

I hope so, I sent this feedback for them many times, its up to them now to fix it

[@Pridetoons]

Well Gamma Squeeze is working on a Custom Firmware opinion so your wish might be coming sooner than you think.

[@stuart2151]

Can’t wait

[@dbadguy1494]

Just got mine..wont charge😢, no light, wont turn on...smh

[@MrWeliog]

Hello there! What type of charger do you use, guys? Is it ok for me to use an original Xiaomi turbo? Thanks in advance!

[@VKsChannel]

it's ok it won't charge faster though, it always trigger normal charging

[@philanthropy3619]

Do you have to sync an email for play store?

[@VKsChannel]

Yes Just make a fake account

[@JerrardJDDavis-gy9hh]

Crash Bandicoot The Wrath Of Cortex For PS2 Emulator Aethersx2 Might Have Some Problems Check The Level Driod Void There's A Lot Of Glitches

[@jimdoom2276]

That Prince of Persia footage looks enticing, but it's misrepresentative. Performance is much better in the first training area than when you get into the game proper. It's still playable, but with significant slowdowns.

[@VKsChannel]

You can probably lower the resolution a bit and it will run better

[@NinjaShadow213]

I love my RG556

[@hooelse]

Thanks for sharing the desktop mode, i can use it for work on urgent situation...hehe

[@arenared]

‘What nobody told you” ? Click bait and this is very old news…

[@VKsChannel]

Show me one channel that told you about the following The hidden microphone The vertical navigation The desktop mode And the multitasking with 2 screens

[@ComputerOyyy]

Then you could've just made the video about those things instead of this 23+min of video with 90% of things other channels already have shown. I watched around 2mins and just that I also think it's clickbaity..i wouldn't know you'd actually tell about those things if you haven't commented here 😅 But anyway I'm not ranting, just giving you some suggestions for future vids. Godbless! Also Frieren is 🔥

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

Also rabble rabble rabble!!

[@WhiskeyFiend]

​@ComputerOyyy or the guys a content creator and wanted to comprehensively cover the topic? So what if its last if its got the best coverage?

[@legendaryph7106]

Bro on this console should i need ppsspp emulator or not ?

[@garylineker651]

The ppsspp all is far better than the Retroarch core, I use Retroarch, for PS1 and below then the individual emulators for any console above, but also prefer Dolphin for GameCube over Retroarch. Hope this helps 😁

[@liksoonlo]

Once you go 556, you never go back to other Anbernic handhelds.

[@alifarsani2469]

Your voice level is very low but the gaming noise is very loud. You need to make it the other way around. If we adjust the volume so we can hear you the game sound is deafening loud! If we adjust the volume for that then we cannot hear your voice

[@VKsChannel]

At what time?

[@alifarsani2469]

@@VKsChannel all the video

[@VKsChannel]

@@alifarsani2469 its the same for all my videos, when I speak I cut the volume of the games entirely and after I'm done talking I raise the volume again, you can see it at 22:18

[@BowsettesFury]

Vicious screen door effect, and the stutter on Switch emulation was really bad. Baseline if it cant run Genshin and at least screen record I can’t use it. Looks cool and seems thick enough to actually be comfortable though. So that’s a plus. Gotta give it to them, the video out options are pretty good. And better than an iPhone. Would prefer a decent tablet or gaming laptop over this though. Gulikit should make an adapter for the Hall Effect joy con sticks for this. Or another third party could do it. IJS

[@VKsChannel]

the flickering on the screen is only visible on the camera because of the refresh rate, in real life it doesn't show any flickering

[@o.g.awe3785]

No point in emulating switch imo. I have a couple games on mine and they work fine but I honestly don’t know why you wouldn’t just buy a switch. Genshin works great on it and the video out is great as well. The streaming works well. I’ve used it with my PlayStation. I recommend installing ES-DE or Dijisho. The stock is is typical Anbernic. With ES-DE I set it as my home app using some other apps but it was pretty easy and worth it imo. I am replacing the sticks soon. Playing my favorite game, SSX3, the precision is not there. It’s playable and still fun but it makes for some difficult turns.

[@joeh3445]

@@o.g.awe3785 For less than $200 USD it's a great device. I was able to get it for $167 total back in late March from AliExpress. I replaced the launcher with Daijisho and used 2 other apps to freeze the RG Launcher and set the button to launch Daijisho.

[@riddlemechris]

It can screen record. Plays Genshin great. Way cheaper than any decent tablet or gaming laptop. And the joysticks are identical form factor to Switch, so you can Buy the Guilikit for Switch and swap them out. That's what I did it's definitely an improvement.

[@retrobros-fr-i7x]

Perfect video

[@VKsChannel]

Thanks

[@mateusouro6736]

vc é br ou so sabe o idioma ?

[@VKsChannel]

Br

[@shadowx5648]

Hello. Im a new subscriber. Can you test if it works on ragnarok M eternal love game? I would appreciate it

[@VKsChannel]

It runs heavier games like genshin impact and zenless zone zero so I'm sure it runs ragnarok m with no problems

[@shadowx5648]

@@VKsChannel thank you bro

[@guidokruijver2925]

Next time put namens of games on screen pls.

[@billstanton8055]

The fan noise is highly exaggerated here, due to his mic being placed right by the vent.

[@dj2bklyn]

I still like my 353p

[@Loknath009]

Couldn’t make it though the whole video as I was supposed to hear something nobody has told me, and all I heard was the same everybody says…

[@VKsChannel]

if you watch the full video I'm certain that you'll find things nobody showed before =)

[@EinfachAlex98]

please don't use live wallpapers for performance tests, thats silly

[@VKsChannel]

Well thats what most people will be using out of the box so it was a straightforward test

[@unlazinessboyo]

It's just a mid power mobile phone slapped with controller

[@DribbleP]

So you describing all handled like that then 😂

[@emilianomontanari283]

pretty good sticks? no…

[@MyAmazingUsername]

Pros: Touchscreen. 1080p. AMOLED. 5.5". Powerful CPU and GPU. Cons: Awful joystick precision (firmware issue). Can't charge while using video out. Rumble is not enulated as a gamepad and instead as a phone vibration, which means most games don't support its rumble method. The Odin2 seems like a better idea.

[@rudidekok]

Yeah it should be better at 100usd more

[@riddlemechris]

The RG556 is best in its price range right now. If we're ignoring prices, why not get a Steam Deck or Legion Pro?

[@DribbleP]

Don't compare it to the Odin nit even in the same price bracket

[@gabrieltoyoda2892]

Better anime

I have no problem with the analog sticks. You say the d pad is great. It's not. It's so slippery with a slick finish that your thumb slides all over the place. What a stupid thing for Anbernic to do. Why makes a glossy/slippery dpad?

[@VKsChannel]

My thumb doesn't slip at all But you have to agree that it isn't hard to press and the diagonals register pretty accurately There are tons of worse dpads on other controllers, believe me

[@emilianomontanari283]

nobody? sure??

[@VKsChannel]

ok I challenge you to show me 1 channel that showed the desktop mode and the vertical navigation or performed a battery test like I did

[@brunods3557]

Brasil

[@VKsChannel]

Sim

[@rooster6115]

I hear the sticks are absolute garbage 😅

[@mattdrifts]

There's an unofficial fix

[@mistarj2580]

I've installed the stick fix and wow i have to say there is a massive difference, games that were unplayable before now work alot better

[@thiagodluz]

BR detectado

[@UnlockedANDunleashed]

you took too long showing off the LED feature, the feature that i will turn off immediately

[@aaronjames7266]

Worthless video. Things everyone was already telling us about RG556.

[@VKsChannel]

Who showed the desktop mode? Who did a battery test? Who showed that you can navigate vertically? Who showed the best shader options?

[@agamaz5650]

No F-Zero GX, no buy

[@DribbleP]

You can just download the rom and install it in 5 seconds

[@seitostockman]

Frierennn on the 556 xD

[@aurelios69]

Too bad that anbernic chose a crapy soc for this console, it has amazing ergonomics, a great screen, a cheap ass soc. Sold mine in less than a week

[@Pridetoons]

The SoC is powerful enough to play at least 98% of GameCube games at native resolution and 90% if not 95% of PS2 games at native resolution at full speed. Plus you have power efficiency. How is this a crappy SoC!?