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Specs (RG557):
- Review [youtu.be]
- 5.48" 1920x1080 Full HD 60Hz AMOLED Display
- MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Octa-core Processor
- Mali-G615 MC6 GPU
- 12GB LPDDR5X RAM
- 256GB UFS4.0 Internal Storage
- microSD card slot (supports up to 2TB)
- Wi-Fi 6e | Bluetooth5.3
- Android 14
- High fidelity dual speakers
- 5500mAh Polymer lithium battery w/ 27W charging
- Dual high-resolution, anti-magnetic interference capacitive joysticks
- Built-in six-axis gyroscope sensor
- Supports many native Android games + retro game emulation apps (ideal for up to the vast majority of the GameCube and PS2 libraries at upscaled resolution)
RG477M specs [retrocatalog.com] (same Dimensity 8300 chipset)
RG477V specs [retrocatalog.com] (same Dimensity 8300 chipset)
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Another point towards the RP5 is that Anbernic had the opportunity to put on some improved sticks on the 557 up from the 556 but they didn't. It was such a weird choice. The shape is so comfy from an ergonomic perspective but I really didn't enjoy playing thumbstick-focused games on those tiny little sticks when I had the 556.
Don't get me wrong, the sticks themselves are a big improvement on the 557 compared to the 556. They no longer have that bad cardinal snapping but, on a device so focused on ergonomics, the tiny sticks hold it back quite a bit.
And yes, the RP5 has small sticks too but they're just better overall sticks. Comfier to use.
That being said, if you are wanting to play thumbstick-focused games, then an additional grip attachment is almost essential on the RP5 thanks to the lower left thumbstick placement. So you'll need to factor a grip into your price if you're buying the RP5. But the official grips can be found really cheap on AliExpress.
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As for these Anbernic handhelds, the reviews point out how all three can play virtually any GC or PS2 game thrown at them upscaled to 2-3x, so there has to be something goofy going on with that tablet.
If your use case is PS2/Gamecube and below, these handhelds should work great. If you want to do Switch, PS3, or PC emulation... look elsewhere. The Mali GPUs indeed struggle with a lack of driver support when compared to Snapdragon handhelds and their Turnip drivers.
As for these Anbernic handhelds, the reviews point out how all three can play virtually any GC or PS2 game thrown at them upscaled to 2-3x, so there has to be something goofy going on with that tablet.
If your use case is PS2/Gamecube and below, these handhelds should work great. If you want to do Switch, PS3, or PC emulation... look elsewhere. The Mali GPUs indeed struggle with a lack of driver support when compared to Snapdragon handhelds and their Turnip drivers.
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