Here is my final review of the Anbernic RG556, and 10 observations I've made about this handheld over the past couple weeks of testing it.
Buy one here (AliExpress): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCt9Zzf
Anbernic direct: https://bit.ly/RG556rgc
RG556 first impressions: https://youtu.be/XwevWHCvYHc?si=TcZzqiXwA1M8HpRP
RG556 written guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2024/02/24/anbernic-rg556-setup-guide/
RG405V review (for the Anbernic frontend): https://youtu.be/TcsPADETfB0
Thumbstick caps: https://amzn.to/3uCkwPN
EmulationStation guide: https://youtu.be/qGqOSvh2UjQ
Correction: in the video I mentioned that GammaOS is in the works for the device, but I've since learned that development has stalled due to a lack of source files from Anbernic. If you are a developer and want to help, here is the error log from the GammaOS developer's GitHub: https://gist.github.com/TheGammaSqueeze/3b2c9b99257a571c249900d09dd162f1
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:12 color options
04:45 OMG this OLED screen
05:54 the controls aren't bad
09:23 it's very comfortable
11:24 Anbernic's janky software
15:37 use a good frontend
17:39 emulation performance
22:13 video out testing
23:59 RP4 Pro vs RG556
28:09 summary and conclusion
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