The Most Powerful ANBERNIC Retro Handheld Yet! RG556 Hands On First Look

[@jonathanellis6097]

I'm still using an rg552 for handheld emulation. What's interesting is the screen is lovely on it and the power limitations make me play older titles, game boy advanced titles for example look great. This looks like a worthy successor, I would kind of prefer if it was still able to boot to a Linux OS as well as Android personally.

[@davidsapir3764]

Honestly I can't love this thing enough. It's so awesome on every level. The PS2 emulation is fantastic, and the resolution and pixel density is so good that any PS2 game you play on it looks completely remastered. And it's so ultra comfortable to hold and play.

[@beridus]

I want one!! That amoled looks nice and looks comfy. I want a small handled for retro stuff

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Use your phone

[@wobb_]

​@@Nickbaldeagle02literally

[@Smoje79]

the RG556 small is not the right word to use

[@dragon2knight]

Pre Ordered, glad I did it. Can't wait for after March 5th! I love the ergonomics, those flat ones (RP4/Pro) with their much smaller size all but need to use attachable grips to play for longer periods of time, nice to see you don't need to do that here. It's more than powerful enough for what I play, and that perfect AMOLED screen is the cherry on top. Checks all of my boxes effortlessly. Please do another one, I'd love to see as many emulators as possible so I can see what I need to do when mine gets in, thanks!

[@shadeshiest22]

What’s the price? Where did you pre-order?

[@el-3omda476]

I don't know the price but I bet if you buy an old flagship phone(snapdragon 8×× is recommended )with a cheap controller would be a better option

[@Skylance19]

@@shadeshiest22 It's $175 with $15 shipping to US, but you can get $5 off if it's your first purchase so comes out to around $187 in the end. Definitely not a bad price for the performance but the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is stronger at only $200 but less ergonomic and smaller, non-OLED display.

[@fleurdeliseffxiv1580]

ill never do that, phone with a controller is just gross I want an all in one made for gaming device @@el-3omda476

[@banguncool]

Wow.. waiting for this

[@shaolindreams]

Love OLEDs and great to see them in more devices. Decent looking device at quite an attractive price.

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

They need to make the RG 405m with this chip and a 4inch, 4:3, 720p Amoled display. That is the dream handheld right there.

[@toycoma98]

I think the design is great, you dont have to worry about getting an aftermarket grip. I have 3 different grips for my RP3+

[@_bob_8170]

This is a great entry level retro gaming device and leave it at that.

[@defective1up]

Wish the price was a pinch lower but that AMOLED is gonna be great! Pre-ordered mine to essentially be my new tablet for watching video content and streaming. Glad to see it can at least handle up to GameCube alright. Animal Crossing with an HD texture pack is gonna be amazing.

[@-Airwalk1616-]

You want more customization on the RG Launcher? When its ioened by the button press, before you select what Platform/System you want, press select. That will open the 3 themes and 3 Modes for you to choose from!

[@krazykid2002k]

Got the blue one on pre order looks fantastic for my first retro handheld

[@ElisBuenas82]

Probably will be buying one in the near future. Now I'm having a lot of fun with my RG35XX H.

[@alannaramone3821]

Anbernic makes such awesome hand helds.❤❤❤

[@daltonwilliams2962]

I'm been using a RG505 for a little over a year to go along with my Steam Deck. I almost got an Odin Pro to replace my RG505 since the price dropped, but I'm getting this instead after it's released.

[@ReneRosa]

I'd love to hear your head to head comparison of this versus the Retroid Pocket 4 pro

[@Guitario666]

It's in the same category as the non pro rp4

[@Skylance19]

Definitely competing with RP4 non-pro but for only $25 more, you're getting that larger OLED display and much better ergonomics. It's a solid competitor.

[@lilleo9772]

Hey keep up the good work love the reviews 💗

[@LuisPerez-5]

This looks more like an ad than a review

[@UONeal]

It's not a review... It's a first look/hands on

[@stressless8405]

I must say itlf i wanted a chunky emulator i would def go the odin 2 and be done with it. But i guess this pricepoint allows for quite a lot of playability. I still think the rp4pro is a much better device. Not just with specs but that playability and portability too.

[@scoobiedude]

Got the V90 then the 35xx. Waiting for playable PS2 system with a decent screen and price. Glad I waited for this one. Would love to see a RP4 pro plus with a big screen.. or a more powerful pro version of this one. Going to get this once I see the units landing with no issues

[@main_tak_becus6689]

Odin 2 is on the expensive side but the power is there to emulate PS2/GC without worries. I'm fine waiting until next year or longer because I have my Switch with a lot of games to play.

[@apimpnamex2]

I was wondering could you use a micro sd loaded from from another retro handheld or android gaming box to add your games on this. I bought one for myself for Christmas and I'm a noob.

[@ErnestJay88]

This one is more ergonomic to hold compare to retroid pocket 4 / 4 pro, even thought it's not as powerful as pocket 4 pro

[@michaellee316]

Think this is the device for me. Retro games from PS1 era and below, and GeForce Now streaming. Seems like a solid choice!

[@OwtDaftUK]

Very impressive for how much this costs.

[@_zexic_4740]

Yall comparing this to the retro pocket is still crazy to me “9 months late” the screen on this is so much better than the pocket that you won’t be able to notice the MINOR power difference with the right emulators. This screen is top of the line, pocket looks like any other. This one is more comfortable too. Pocket does have better quality buttons sticks and depad though. They’re for different people

[@williamwhite2830]

this one looks smart ive a couple of sd cards coming for the miyoo mini and the r36s but ive wanted something higher end for quite a while.

[@cloudycolacorp]

Awesome it has an OLED at that price. They’re so good for retro gaming, like a little CRT in your hands

[@desoIate]

This thing is perfect for me.. all I want is to emulate up to PS2. Everything further than that, I already have installed on my main gaming PC and will just stream through Parsec to play all the newer stuff.

[@RoyalIVGuard]

So with all of these handheld systems, do they come with games for the emulators that are here or do we have to manually download the games to these consoles?

[@rsbuen1021]

Is this worth buying? Is it heavy duty? My rg35xx got broken after few months of using (not heavy use) and not using it for several months. Once i got back to it, it played for a while but part of the screen was blurred. I switched to its pre-installed garlic os and it worked fine. But i switched again to the stock os and it wouldn't turn on, just the boot logo of anbernic. So now i'm kind of traumatized by anbernic but this device looks promising and fits my taste. Should i buy it?

[@suavethegod]

I like the screen and ergo/design here compared to RP4. Only wish is that it had WiFi 6 too for streaming smh

[@bwest6275]

Hi! Question please. Is the RG556 supposed to come pre-loaded with games? I received mine, but it had zero games. Whereas my other Anbernic RG35xx came pre-loaded with a whole bunch. My RG556 didn't come with instructions inside the box so i wasn't sure what is normal. Thanks!

[@matthew-wz5xf]

Do the games come on the device already? Or do we need to download everything?

[@keef78]

Do these things come with inbuilt games or do you have to do all the setting up emulation? Cause if that's the case I could just do that with my fold 5 or tab s 9 ultra.

[@mosheep]

if you buy one with a microSD card, it will have roms (at least that's what local sellers here do), and yes, it's basically just a phone with a controller attached to it lol. I think it's nice if you don't want your phone to clutter up with roms. I'm personally considering this now instead of just using my phone for emulation

[@itsmilan4069]

so around Snapdragon 695 ballpark in terms of performance

[@noar5801]

Does the émulators and game are already in ? Or is it to me who must add manually each emulator ans roms. Thanks 😊

[@yanditriputra1905]

Amazing Retro Device

[@Orionzdream]

Can you use XB Cloud gaming too?

[@XhoowieX]

The handles are great, but adding bulk for comfort with those and then keeping those tiny sticks is weird. Just put some proper triggers on the thing and it would be perfect as a larger budget ps2/gamecube machine.

[@ytn00b3]

I'm happy with Retroid 4 pro for now.

[@madarasoun3018]

I need your help with steam link on this device. It display 3:4 ratio when I stream. How to make it full screen?

[@cyberazi]

how does it function as a tablet? any comparison to other android handhelds?

[@rbarnhart2753]

I have the 505 and I simply don’t care for the size. I still spend more time on my 405m. Debating giving this or the Retroid 4 pro my next shot at another large handheld though.

[@MJosephJr]

Oh man I have that Game Boy bag still!

[@viruscure4677]

Me too

[@Oruwa92]

I have a question please is this console games has the exact same games that anbernic rg 405v has

[@SiddhardhaBobba3]

Does it dupport Super Mario, Contra, island games all NES games? Do we need go buy SD card or it comes with one ?

[@BM-bf4nx]

Yes

[@gunark]

Does it offer HDR? Such as using PSPlay to stream PS5 HEVC with HDR, can this display HDR?

[@annehathaway5895]

Do you have a video of this vs ayaneo pocket s?

[@junlarue1]

Nice review: informative and thorough. Your voice is golden; man I would be on TV if I had your voice. Cheers!

[@srvuk]

The design looks good to me. I wish we could have a decent SOC that doesn't have a Mali GPU, where hardware acceleration is never available from day 1 for Linux based distros. I do rather tire of so many reviewers talk about inferior plastic used in device construction because there is almost never any context given as to exactly how this has any practical impact on actual use.

[@corsinivideos]

Yeah i mean this cpu is terrible. No idea why hes saying this cpu is powerful, it's snapdragon 695 level which is pretty poor. Less than half the graphics processing perfromance of the dimensity 1100 in the retroid pocket 4 pro as well.

[@ViciousAlienKlown]

Since this is real close in price how does this stack up against the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro?

[@pegcity4eva]

Retroid 4 is more powerful.

[@ViciousAlienKlown]

@@pegcity4eva I thought so, why would you buy one then?

[@popixel]

Quick question, would this allow online link for emulators? Especially thinking of Neo-Geo Pocket Color

[@steelzepplin2012]

yes if the emulator support online

[@Spookydollface]

I just ordered one do I need to by the n64+ ?

[@mannduro]

3DS Emulation would have been interesting

[@matthewrivas823]

Does it have a speed up option?

[@stormk-1130]

unisoc t820 soc vs cortex a55 wich one is better?

[@brn0520]

How does it work for streaming ie, can you use Netflix, KZbin, etc?

[@steelzepplin2012]

its android, so you install the app/.apk and watch them in the oled glory.

[@arthurbradberry1818]

Good it works well 1080p

[@yeahyousowhat7841]

*I BET HE LIKES IT*

[@OblivionPrime]

@RAH012 the problem is he almost never says the cons

[@_bob_8170]

Can’t this run Red Dead yuzu or No Man’s sky or GTA V from Winlator?

[@_bob_8170]

Anyone speak up don’t be shy.

[@JerrardJDDavis-gy9hh]

How You Make The Battery Last Long Without Fast Drainage

[@arturochavez741]

La potencia es el talon de aquiles de est conssola, debio sallir con un dimensity 1100, como RP4 pro

[@cyph3r76]

Wondered what PS remote play was like on this. It’s cheaper than the portal and if it performs well like it did with steam could be great alternative to the portal.

[@callumdavies90]

Does PS remote play work on it?

[@ITB_News]

Leaving the price aside, this or Logitech G Cloud?

[@emiliomari1904]

in case the keymapper crashes what can I do?

[@mrcricketradio]

I could be wrong, but it looks like this screen has a greenish tint, which is something that plagued the RP4, and had to be fixed in software...

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

You're wrong.

[@anthonypalumbo9248]

mine will be here by noon today.

[@mateqsz1990]

hi, can you make test onexplaer x1 with rtx4080 by oculink?

[@yashwanthpudi77]

Guys can anyone tell me where we can find those vedio wallpapers the guy using on the device

[@Scyfeur]

whats the screen's input delay in ms

[@carlos10571]

How does this stack against the Logitech G Cloud?

[@JerrardJDDavis-gy9hh]

How's The Battery Life

[@moana_skellington]

Hows this compair to the rg cube

[@codedwarrior226]

Ps remote play on the 556?

[@originalclassics]

Can you auto boot batocera to this?

[@anthonyh2884]

Realistically whats the battery life? I need something for a long, overseas flight that can play games and store some youtube movies on! 👍🏽🤩

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

You've probably already got such a device already. Your phone. Pair it to a controller and you're away.

[@bit_log]

can this PS remoteplay?

[@JerrardJDDavis-gy9hh]

Will It Play Crash Bandicoot The Wrath Of Cortex Perfectly On PlayStation 2

[@youraveragedillon5958]

People don't like the handles? Lol EVERY handheld should be like this because it's comfortable to hold

[@nyanko51]

Can you test Honkai star rail not just genshin impact on an Android handheld like this? Honkai Star rail supports native controllers but not all controllers are supported

[@ladyaalghamdi]

Can I download RE3 Nemesis on this? The original one?

[@ugandahater]

Yeah

[@Pnut815]

Is that Wall Paper Engine?

[@onielsg2642]

Please can u make a video setting controls for COD mobile. Thx u are the best

[@IronicSonic83]

This or Retroid Pocket 4pro?

[@peopleschampgarage7869]

Does it come with Tony Hawk ?

[@mattdavis9601]

I'm really interested in the RG556. I really like the looks, including those handles. Another thing helping it is that the quality control of the competition, the Retroid Pocket 4, is kind of a nightmare at the moment. It's not just those springs and the green screens either. I saw on the Retroid subreddit where a dude had the NAND chip of his pass away practically right out of the box. I was really gung-ho about the Pocket 4. I'm so happy I waited. Performance-wise this unit should be on par with the base Pocket 4. The extra $20 the RG556 commands is easily offset by the AMOLED screen, not needing to buy an accessory grip, and build quality that can't possibly be as pitiful as the Retroid's. I wish it had the power of the RP4 Pro, but it seems to be more than performant enough for what I want to play. Will I buy it? As Enya sang, "Who can say?... Only time."

[@holygxd-]

I’d much rather prefer the Xbox button layout, I hope we can get a cheap Xbox style all in one handheld that we can stream our own pc games to for super super cheap, and I know abxylite exists but I think us basement gamers need a lil’ cheap handheld pc streaming Android device :) also that Xbox layout makes it wayyy easier to play any fps on these type of handheld fr

[@holygxd-]

Half life gamer here :>

[@nimb0slice908]

Does this have widevine L1?

[@sharpsteel1986]

No, l3

[@Rzaaa4k]

I got one and i really like it. I always wanted at leats full hd display... ps2 running smoothly. Love it

[@MoabSmith-bey]

I have had my og steam deck for almost one year and four months now no hardware issue or button issue it just works.

[@greendro6410]

This is great.

[@istiak-uddin]

Does it have hdmi out through type c?

[@MoviePhone431]

Yes it does!

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Someone wasn't paying attention.

[@HuntaKiller91]

Wait for the price to go down $149 for this cheap retro design Rg505 with the oled is still good but this is better

[@vibe-foltynn6980]

Can you donwloud gta5 and can you play on-line too?

[@Rob_Berg]

Love your vids, can you add Fortnite to your android tests?

[@moto6981]

It's equivalent to Snapdragon 855. I think it's better to buy a snapdragon 855 or higher phone and Hall effect controller. Will work better and cheaper

[@baconatordoom]

Would be cool if they had a LTE model with a unlocked smartphone IMEI.

[@el-3omda476]

I would like if you test a used flagship phone with a controller vs this and other ones , like bang for the buck and performance

[@jeffreylyr]

I would like you to find a flagship phone that cost 179 USD

[@ОлегЖданов-ъ1д]

Does it have vibration?

[@DontLoveNone]

yes

[@axe6279]

Dpad position and fingerprint plastic are deal breakers for me.

[@neslo_ais]

Can ps remote play on this device?

[@ОлегЖданов-ъ1д]

Ofc