Update: Sale ends tonight at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
Anbernic Direct Store | AliExpress
- Anbernic RG556 [aliexpress.us]
- $164.38 -
$2 w/ code 8TYGOTM5A no longer valid - $25 w/ code ETA25 = $137.38 now $139.38 (priced dropped down from $144.38 when initially posted)
The option marked 'only game console' does not include games preloaded onto the device..
Specs:
- Review [youtu.be]
- 5.48" 1920x1080 AMOLED touchscreen display
- Unisoc T820 octa-core chipset
- 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
- 128GB internal storage (UFS2.2)
- micro SD card slot (supports up to 2TB cards)
- Hall Effect joysticks, Hall trigger buttons
- Six-axis gyroscope sensor, vibration motor
- 802.11ac WiFi | Bluetooth 5.0
- USB Type-C port (supports 1080p DisplayPort output)
- 5500mAh battery
- Android 13
- Can emulate up to some (but not all) PS2, GameCube, and 3DS games (see the video review linked above for more details)
Free 15-20 day shipping (
from China). Free 90-day returns.
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There's a huge difference between 140 something and 300-500 dollars for the mid to upper end "pc" handhelds these days (and the only upper end at that price is the priceformance bargain of the asus elite handheld they're trying to clearance out), and it takes 500 to get steam oled. Switch oled is badass but it's its own thing and in the 300-350 range, it's a good deal more than 140 range. So if you can pass on nintendo games, that makes this handheld even a stronger buy
That said, the new cube shaped smaller anbernic does the classic handhelds systems better (more compatible screen ratio) and with a more portable form factor...but...no OLED. Other than that it's the same chipset as this unit.
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There's a huge difference between 140 something and 300-500 dollars for the mid to upper end "pc" handhelds these days (and the only upper end at that price is the priceformance bargain of the asus elite handheld they're trying to clearance out), and it takes 500 to get steam oled. Switch oled is badass but it's its own thing and in the 300-350 range, it's a good deal more than 140 range. So if you can pass on nintendo games, that makes this handheld even a stronger buy
That said, the new cube shaped smaller anbernic does the classic handhelds systems better (more compatible screen ratio) and with a more portable form factor...but...no OLED. Other than that it's the same chipset as this unit.
The shape/ergonomics looks nice though compared to the RP4, I'd have to get the grips since I hate the slab style designs like the switch. It is a very tempting device at this price point though, I just don't get this and then be wanting a better PS2/Xbox playing handheld.
The shape/ergonomics looks nice though compared to the RP4, I'd have to get the grips since I hate the slab style designs like the switch. It is a very tempting device at this price point though, I just don't get this and then be wanting a better PS2/Xbox playing handheld.
Russ surprised himself, giving the nod to the rg556
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A...NI&
Russ surprised himself, giving the nod to the rg556
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A...NI&
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not saying dont buy it lmao. the prices are crazy. china. you can have a lot of fun setting it up for a few hours, then playing some games for 15 seconds-2 minutes each (about as much as you'll be able to stomach). you're always going to want the next one.
or you can skip it all and get the logitech g cloud. which is where these will end up. but, it's 299 and not that powerful (about as powerful as this though) and has a borked d-pad
also, i would take eta prime reviews (linked in the op) with salt. his vids are fine but understand they are essentially commercials, he will not mention the downsides of products. retro game corps is more credible.
for instance rgc said the plastic on rg 556 is very cheap and smudgy.
not saying dont buy it lmao. the prices are crazy. china. you can have a lot of fun setting it up for a few hours, then playing some games for 15 seconds-2 minutes each (about as much as you'll be able to stomach). you're always going to want the next one.
or you can skip it all and get the logitech g cloud. which is where these will end up. but, it's 299 and not that powerful (about as powerful as this though) and has a borked d-pad
also, i would take eta prime reviews (linked in the op) with salt. his vids are fine but understand they are essentially commercials, he will not mention the downsides of products. retro game corps is more credible.
for instance rgc said the plastic on rg 556 is very cheap and smudgy.
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