ANBERNIC RG505 Review

[@FreeUgcgamecards]

Hey man. Nice review. I just bought an rg505, and I wanted to share my experience with it. If I be honest, almost all of your problems dont happen to me. I dont know if I am more tolerant, but things like the small power button doesnt bother me at all, my thumb just sinks right in and it feels fine. The D PAd problem you say doesnt happen with my piece. It doesnt feel to me that I have to put alot of pressure to press the shoulder buttons, and the device seems quite heavy to me compared to its size. Its about the same weight as a PS Vita. I also dont find the ergonomics a problem. Ive been gaming on this device for long sessions and i dont feel any pain in my hands. In fact i'd say its the first device that I can play for many hours at a stretch cause i liked to take around my old psp for some retro fun on the go, and just after a while would start feeling pain in my hands. Maybe im one of those who's hands are just right size to hold the RG505. Plus the OLED screen is really vibrant and its such a blast playing my old retros on it + some of the new games i couldnt emulate on the go before. In all, it might have been another product to dump into the bin for you, but for me it has been one of the most fun times since a while.

[@gideongrace1977]

I have never understood people's obsession with their not being any bezels around screens. I like them. I think shit looks weird and awful without them.

[@YourPalHDee]

I don't get it either. When you play videogames, you're fully focused on the screen anyway. That's like complaining about a painting because of the frame it's in. People are just autistic as hell.

[@samdavies2069]

Same think the way the plastic encroaches on the screen of the retroid actually makes it look cheaper than the bezels. The clean lines a bezel provides is much more atheistically pleasing. Honestly think this guy just loves the retroid a bit too much since it’s basically the same power same os, same layout, but close to 3 times the price and no “basically the same price” as he claims. Heard plenty that the retroid controls are not as good as their price point should be anyway.

[@blackishjustin]

I love the feedback, dude. You're never afraid to pull punches and give some fair feedback. Much appreciated.

[@XcaliburW]

RG505 has aged well! One of my favorite handhelds out there!

[@KyleRuggles]

Good honest review, I dig it. I decided to get the RP3+ over this, I'm looking forward to having a pocket friendly device, but that KTR1... ugh.. given the options of the dpad, this is a big deal. Can't wait till you get to it!

[@RetroDodo]

Thanks Kyle!

[@KyleRuggles]

@@RetroDodo You got it, buddy! 👍

[@EricasTouch]

That’s the one that caught my attention yesterday. I was set on either an Odin, RP 3+, or the Anbernic RG505.

[@williss1192]

The KT-R1 took all my attention away but I've noticed they changed the button design from the previous first images.

[@Skellz]

I got the rg505 3 weeks ago and it’s still in China 😭

[@hdlts2]

Honestly surprised more people aren’t talking about the 505. At launch it was priced the same as the RP3+, but now it’s on sale for about $45 bucks less and it’s even cheaper than the standard RP3. $115 for a T618 device with the vita OLED screen seems like a great deal, but curious on your thoughts

[@raphialhebert]

I think Anbernic is off in the right direction since the RG552 disaster... the fact that this is almost half the price of the release price of an RG552 and can outperform it is pretty respectable. I'm gonna grab one soon and add it to my collection for such an affordable price. I think where this device can also shine is that screen, Anbernic has always been really good about giving great screen hardware, and again for the price, this is a really nice rig. I also want to mention that the RG505, while using the same chipset as the Retroid Pocket 3+, boasts 4GB of RAM over the 2/3GB of RAM Retroid option. And once again great review. Love seeing your content.

[@goyban]

I'm agree with you but just to mention that 2/3 GB of ram is for RP3, the RP3+ has 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage like RG505

[@glados_boatman]

One big mistake they *didn't* make is screw up the START/SELECT button locations. Really disappointed in Retroid for this, despite their last two devices being otherwise perfect.

[@Elaquent]

i actually kinda like that retroid did start select where they did. thought it was bizarre, but i got used to it quick, and even came in handy for some of the games that required me to use start/select often. i have big hands tho lol

[@yangkuma]

I don't mind it, my hands are small and I can still reach all of the buttons :)

[@BuzzinsPetRock78]

That was one of the main reasons I got the RG505 instead of the RP3+. Well, that and I could actually get a RG505 from somewhere within Europe....as I don't like paying 21% extra + handling fees.

[@ardencollins5379]

A wholesome review mentioned every minor and major detail, well done 👏

[@mattfick5502]

I'm glad I discovered this hobby recently. With budget PS2 and GC emulation handhelds juuuuust on the horizon, feels like a very exciting time :) Thanks for the review!

[@Shadsix]

Retroid pocket 3 plus is the current budget king device. Best software, speakers, performance, feel, screen, and more.

[@nach0x]

And android store without shady patches

[@DeanIrvine]

I was really torn between this and the pocket 3+ but heavily I’m leaning towards the pocket now. The one thing I’m confused about is I take all these devices don’t come preloaded with games obviously? My other issue I can guarantee once I make my purchase a new better one will be released but that’s a constant cycle

[@MrFlashpan]

Your not expecting ANBERNIC RG505M by any chance? lol

[@JaddyOG]

You have options for games to be added im pretty sure.

[@DeanIrvine]

@@JaddyOG don't believe so with the retroid unless I'm being daft and they're on the optional extra memory card

[@JamesDatWork]

@@DeanIrvine All these devices support an external SD card that you put your files/roms on .... I keep my RetroArch cheats on my SD too (as well as any APK files I load manually)

[@osamu_90]

I'm assuming brands that are trying to establish a name for themselves like Anbernic and GoRetroid won't preload games for legal reasons, unless it's something like the Evercade EXP (partnership with Capcom) or the many shady 3rd party resellers out there that bundle handhelds with microSD cards containing thousands of games (and charging you a premium for games they aren't even licensed to distribute, of course).

[@nefireous2720]

I actually did the same shake test with a couple of my Anbernic devices, the RG280V and RG353V and they both had the same rattling sound, coming from the shoulder buttons. The default joycons on my Switch Oled also make the same noise. If the shaking on the RG505 is just coming from those as well it wouldn't be super concerning, but i'm not 100% if that's the case.

[@OfficerPapi]

“I have to respect because this is only a $150 device”… no you don’t. Brother, ps2 games are now 20 years old. They need to stop releasing devices and flooding the market for just the sake of flooding the market. How many devices are we going to go through until something can actually run ps2 at 30 frames minimum 100% of the time? $150 somehow now became the affordable market all of a sudden for these things when it’s really not. You’re in switch territory. It’s getting laughably ridiculous.

[@fruitloops7064]

Ps2 emulation is literally only good on the steam deck if you want it to run well most of the time what are you talking about,

[@dracquiteur.4730]

@FruitLoops Kinda get what OP means though. You definitely don't need Steam Deck to get perfect performance, weaker hardware is also capable of running PS2 (at native resolution). If you look at retro handhelds, this might seem like a good deal. But looking at a smartphone with a similar price, you get much better performance. Couldn't these handheld use those chips instead, which are significantly more powerful than what is currently in them? Maybe, maybe not. Would be cool to see a company try it out.

[@JS-sv4ol]

@@dracquiteur.4730 yeah agreed with you

[@fruitloops7064]

@@dracquiteur.4730 for about 150$ you could maybe get a smartphone with slightly better specs if you look hard enough but if you are buying a 50$ peripheral then most certainly not. Also the t618 ps2 performance is not as bad as retro dodo makes it out to be. As a rp3+ user who handles that device’s community spreadsheet. More than half of the ps2 library runs well and even a lot of decently high end 3D games (like dragon quest 8, burnout 3, god of war, jak and daxter, etc) have all been proven to be very playable with some settings changes. A better chip could slightly improve performance yes, but to get a lot of games this device struggles to run to run even remotely well you need an Odin minimum which is 250$ and isn’t pocketable. A 150$ pocketable machine that has its own controller ergonomics and good battery life that can run more than half of the ps2 library and most of the gc library and quite a bit of wii and even 3ds is a very solid deal. It is on anbernic for constantly rushing out shabby products but the problem with the rg505 isn’t it’s price or performance at all, it just is inferior to the rp3+ in a lot of other key categories which came out at the same time.

[@lebroncarter4902]

Well the price for the handhelds are understandable considering these people who make these devices cant buy in bulk like a lot of pc companies or phone companies to get the parts way cheaper also taking into consideration them having to have a screen and controls like I can pick up a $100 lenovo THINKCENTRE and ip play ps2 flawlessly even some newer stuff like a beelink but what gets me is the inconsistency in performance at the price points you can get a $200 handheld that cant do anything in comparison to a $120 handheld plus ps2 is hard to emulate but yeah anbernic has come out with many useless handhelds that just seem to be thrown out there for the sake of throwing it out there so $150 to $200 is cheap considering what it is

[@lordgeyik]

I have two Anbernic devices (other models), and they both have the same said d-pad issue

[@SWPLGAMING]

I really wanted that color. You are absolutely right about the bezel, wish they made it thinner. As always a fair and honest review🔥🔥👌🏾 love that wallpaper as well👍🏾

[@superscatman4236]

But why do you care about bezels? Phone marketing BS has really poisoned peoples brains.

[@polaris911]

they keep churning these things out.. might as well just wait for the next one

[@campionpesate4647]

Happy with this, I just needed something to play all my fav psp games.

[@chrisdyers8017]

Retroid Pocket 3+ is the undisputed king of handhelds in the $150 price range.

[@alucard8433]

Just a shame its such a scummy company.

[@johnsducks9816]

Wow this is the first review I've seen that pointed out that rattling, dang that sounds horrible I'm glad I went with the RP3+ instead

[@EricasTouch]

I was going to get this or the RP 3+….until I saw the KT R1 posted yesterday lol

[@georged7627]

This is floorlessly the best so far that's why I bought one 🙏🏽

[@qwertsy1151]

Ready for a good video like always

[@rubensilva2983]

For me the best anbernic..maybe arrive next week for me

[@PongbyAtari]

From all the videos I have seen I like the display better than the RP3+.

[@franciscobutte]

After all these years Anbernic always have made two 2 steps forward and 1 step back. I don't know if they make this on porpuse or what.

[@xabarasabraxas917]

Good review! A question:How is possibile to add a new emulator link/icon to the menu with the controller icons (that you can open with the right side button)?

[@KrazzyKlown]

No stacked shoulders means a no from me. Also bezel is getting bigger, wtf.

[@angelgs90]

Will you analize the Anbernic RG35XX?

[@kairon156]

Great overview.

[@RetroDodo]

Thank you.

[@dariusz1749]

I got few questions about RK-T1 :D Does it support SIM card?

[@samdavies2069]

Retroid pocket the same price? On what planet? At its cheapest it’s still more then 2x the price (90£ ish verses 200+ a price which makes me go…might as well get a deck for the extra and do so much more)

[@sacjohnson1]

I’d like to play NES super Mario and contra , does it comes preinstalled with those games ?

[@chucknorris8704]

Didn't know Jonah Hill was into emulation gaming.

[@TehAbdullah]

Is this the only OLED linux handheld? I'd take flaw for AMOLED over RP3+ LCD 🤮

[@CabbagePatch8090]

Hey I watch all your videos, so I probably missed one or something. But what’s the best handheld to emulate or play ORIGINAL xbox games?? And won’t break the bank lol

[@JackPowellD]

Probably none. Original Xbox games are hard to emulate. Better just to play them on PC.

[@CabbagePatch8090]

@@JackPowellD thanks for your reply! One can hope!!! I truly can’t wait until it’s possible :)

[@XcaliburW]

How do you change the wallpaper for the RG505?

[@kareemjaber2528]

do the games come preloaded already?

[@finhas8865]

Is it possible to run custom os that run from sd card like the rg553?

[@fernandodecarvalhoneumann4217]

the biggest mistake was don't have a hdmi plug-in. Retroid remembered to put it on

[@lewisgrant7622]

Anbernic: introducing the new RJOE505

[@Enigmahoodie]

How long was the drivery time?

[@andydavidson1278]

What’s better; this, or the 552?

[@tamilfhdmovies732]

Like your videos very much

[@RetroDodo]

Glad you like them!

[@amirkhan-tr5ij]

Is it dual OS device.....Android + Linux

[@gurveersingh9754]

Does it come with wii and nds emulators

[@djde4th877]

im going to pass already have the RG351P

[@Fafnir2000]

Xperia 1 ii here emulating gc, wii, PS2 at 1.5 to 2k I'm good with that + that gorgeous 4k display

[@harleymotion6947]

what games come on this? For those of us that dont know how to download emulators?

[@lexbeltran1354]

It has nes, snes, gb, gbc, GameCube emulators

[@jonathonearl482]

What is the name of the instrumental music track in the background?

[@RetroDodo]

It's called Cruise Control by Cruise Control apparently.

[@jonathonearl482]

@@RetroDodo Thanks! It's a cool track. You always have cool tracks in the background.

[@johnsducks9816]

Seems like the most slapped together and poor quality device anbernic has ever made. Its like they saw the RP3+ and designed this overnight to compete with it without putting any thought into it at all.

[@marksapollo]

Where is your KTR-R1 video??

[@RetroDodo]

Coming soon.

[@GilbertoMzD]

So which one we should buy? Thanks

[@RukaIXR]

Pocket 3+

[@RetroDodo]

RG353M, Pocket 3+, Miyoo Mini, Steam Deck, or AYN Odin.

[@GilbertoMzD]

@@RetroDodo Thanks

[@DanShinozaki]

The emulation Burned Out

[@bladeblade2435]

I think rp3+ wins on the colours available this is plain boring looking need some funky transparent cases

[@fatcatpeople]

Just use a phone from 2019 with a gamesir v2 pro controller and it will beat all of these handhelds. Any phone with a snapdragon 800 and up is perfect.

[@RetroDodo]

Ewww

[@joeywilbur9182]

Well I made it 4 mins in and heard enough to pass on this! Might just get the RP3+

[@ronnychristenjoyer6778]

Honestly this seems kinda cheap. The specs are good but the cutting of corners just end up making this product feel subpar compared to others in its price range.

[@Nofacecsgo]

Rp3+ > rg505 all day

[@xylsky1300]

Im guessing "no" before watching

[@BakiX]

$150 for a Dpad that 1/4 of it doesnt even funtion properly. Smh What a steal indeed.

[@JulioStaysGold]

Why is every company releasing a new handheld what seems like every month? Can't they just focus on like maybe one really good release a year? There's no point in flooding the market just to flood the market. Most of these handhelds come from like 3 or 4 different companies so I don't get why they all have like 50 devices each. I get that the answer is probably going to be money but you'd think just having one really good release would make more money than 50 releases of basically the same thing with maybe a different screen, slightly different controls, and MAYBE might play a few more games/consoles their last one couldn't. It's actually kinda pathetic.

[@umamifan]

Because that doesn't generate them enough of a profit. Their business model revolves around shipping out as many units as possible in a given year. They do this on purpose. They purposely hold back a lot of features they could already implement so that they don't make a single gamechanger device and have people stop buying. That's why they don't support hardware for as long as companies in Western markets do. Suckers will keep buying the latest and greatest, even if it's only great by a small margin. So now we're at this point where they're holding back so they can just shovel us low end overpriced hardware

[@lexbeltran1354]

Buy the steamdeck

[@JulioStaysGold]

@Lex Beltran if you're looking for something that's strictly a retro game emulator the steam deck is a steep price to pay. I know it can do it and does it well but this is a different market

[@mackw919]

Beats buying Logitech g cloud for 300$

[@tomyyoung2624]

yes copyright infringement intended, roblox.

[@mustianapolis]

This market is insane. Just wait a year take better one. Simple. Just wait for respectfull PS2 emulaiton.

[@renzotube3949]

Just get the Retroid 4 and bypass all this Anberbic 100 models that are hit and miss

[@user-or6yn8pm3c]

Looks like a Switch

[@jasonb993]

No because it looks like a switch knock off 😂

[@Moe412_]

Can I possibly get MK3 Trilogy on one of these devices no matter the model? That’s all I want to know. Plz anyone??

[@naktim]

just another ele trash

[@mrchilaquiles5507]

This dude such a diva 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrFlashpan]

more Amber$hit LOL, save your £150 for something better folks, Make them pay for producing potato handhelds! They need to produce something worth your cash, jeez they have had enough attempts in the last couple of years.

[@WiiError09]

This is just a rip off of the Nintendo switch! Avoid it guys!

[@JackPowellD]

Well done clever clogs

[@WiiError09]

@@JackPowellD ??????

[@JackPowellD]

@@WiiError09 do you think you’re the first person to realise these devices are modelled after the Switch?

[@WiiError09]

@@JackPowellD no a lot of switch owners can tell

[@_jonjo]

9th

[@crismon771]

No. Never buy from this company, they have no power and are low quality. Get yourself a odin pro.

[@alleosussquirt8041]

I just say buy a Steam Deck at this point, given these pieces of tech go to shit after 5 months.

[@catchthisfire]

i think youre just looking for things to complain about its a sub $200 handheld wtf do you expect

[@superscatman4236]

No, complaining about the color of something or saying the thing feels a little rough would be just looking for things to complain about. The d-pad hitting multiple directions and the triggers taking a hard press to work are real problems.

[@RetroDodo]

Go ahead and buy it, then come back to us. :)

[@linerangersjusticebrown6225]

Not gonna buy any of this hand held the parts once worn one good bye