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expiredRevOne | Staff posted Jun 18, 2024 07:56 PM

128GB Anbernic RG556 Android AMOLED Retro Emulation Console - $139.40 + Free Shipping @ AliExpress

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  • 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    • $164.38 - $2 w/ code 8TYGOTM5A no longer valid - $25 w/ code ETA25 = $137.38 now $139.38 (priced dropped down from $144.38 when initially posted)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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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    • $164.38 - $2 w/ code 8TYGOTM5A no longer valid - $25 w/ code ETA25 = $137.38 now $139.38 (priced dropped down from $144.38 when initially posted)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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Jun 19, 2024 11:27 PM
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youra6Jun 19, 2024 11:27 PM
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Quote from Sydd_Gribbler :
Pretty much sums up my passion for emulation as a whole. I've played around with nearly every major console emulator available, hours and hours of setup and troubleshooting just for a couple minutes of nostalgic joy. Of course, and not to get too deep, the joy fades quickly with each game and you realize this isn't what you really want or need and you end up playing Sonic or Super Mario Brothers (or whatever that game is for you) for a few levels and go back to reality.
That's great for you guys... For the rest of us we don't play it just for nostalgia. A lot of those old platformers still hold up today. I spend at least 1-2 hours a night playing on my handhelds before I wind down for sleep.
Jun 20, 2024 01:55 AM
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gtprojectxJun 20, 2024 01:55 AM
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I found Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2. I had forgotten they existed. Great fun. Definitely more than a couple minutes of enjoyment.
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Jun 20, 2024 02:15 AM
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Jun 20, 2024 02:15 AM
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Quote from ChristianMcC :
Pretty worth it, since it can handle PS2. I got mine on a freak sale on tiktok for under 130, but would've gladly paid 150+. Only downside is the size; it fits comfortably in a Switch case, so if I were choosing now, I'd probably go with the cube.
Can it play Dreamcast?
Jun 20, 2024 03:12 AM
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JMG4Jun 20, 2024 03:12 AM
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Edit, got it to work.
Jun 20, 2024 03:15 AM
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JMG4Jun 20, 2024 03:15 AM
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Any idea how good the preloaded games are?
Jun 20, 2024 03:57 AM
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Shogun749Jun 20, 2024 03:57 AM
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Why not just use a spare Android phone with a controller instead of buying this?
Jun 20, 2024 04:09 AM
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bsudanoJun 20, 2024 04:09 AM
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Quote from gtprojectx :
I found Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2. I had forgotten they existed. Great fun. Definitely more than a couple minutes of enjoyment.
Those were the first two games I played through on my RG35XX-H. Now I'm about 35 hours into Fire Emblem, with the sequel in queue. Anybody using these just for 3 minute bursts of nostalgia is doing it wrong.
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Jun 20, 2024 05:06 AM
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rainkkJun 20, 2024 05:06 AM
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This is cheaper than you buy it directly from taobao excl. tax, am in one. does this have the SD card problem like the other anbernic devices?
Jun 20, 2024 05:48 AM
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fewlioJun 20, 2024 05:48 AM
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Quote from Shogun749 :
Why not just use a spare Android phone with a controller instead of buying this?
they're all a bit rickety, although there are some visually nice looking options. I think the style of the nvidia shield portable, where you use your controller of choise supporting your phone above, actually gives you some flexibility that beats the side controls / wide format style, and you could be using your favorite console controller is also huge upside. a bit fragile and not quite the same balance, but imo that is absolutely a sane option.
Jun 20, 2024 06:05 AM
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AlgaeEaterJun 20, 2024 06:05 AM
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Quote from Shogun749 :
Why not just use a spare Android phone with a controller instead of buying this?
Not contradicting your point, but I believe the spirit of these type of devices when they were first launched was to make a very affordable travel friendly nostalgia trip. As time has moved on, they've become increasingly more technologically advanced and expensive. What was once "this is a cool reminder of my youth" has morphed into a full-blown hobby in itself. And like other "retro" things, most folks involved in the hobby value collecting the items rather than using them.
Jun 20, 2024 10:49 AM
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3pinephrineJun 20, 2024 10:49 AM
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Quote from UniqueSoda2365 :
This or logitech G-Cloud for game streaming? I know the screen is nice, but the feel and controls are more important to me.
For purely streaming? G Cloud. I'll take its bigger screen vs the Anbernic, which is smaller than my phone's anyway. Controls and comfort are good too. But I would hold out for a <$200 open box deal on eBay, I think mine was through Secondipity.
Jun 20, 2024 11:29 AM
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roberthhidJun 20, 2024 11:29 AM
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Where do people download the roms for the games?
Jun 20, 2024 02:36 PM
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rxdemonJun 20, 2024 02:36 PM
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Wonder if someway to do ps remote play ?

I don't wanna buy ps portal for that.
Jun 20, 2024 02:42 PM
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QuikfingerJun 20, 2024 02:42 PM
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Quote from roberthhid :
Where do people download the roms for the games?
Torrent sites

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Jun 20, 2024 05:42 PM
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UniqueSoda2365Jun 20, 2024 05:42 PM
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Quote from 3pinephrine :
For purely streaming? G Cloud. I'll take its bigger screen vs the Anbernic, which is smaller than my phone's anyway. Controls and comfort are good too. But I would hold out for a <$200 open box deal on eBay, I think mine was through Secondipity.
Is there anything else worth considering to get at that price range?

We have a steam deck, but I stream 99% of the time, so getting something that is really good at streaming would be best for me.

I the PS portal ran android. If it did that would be my dream streaming device.

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