ANBERNIC RG556 Full Review | PSP, PS2, PS Vita, Nintendo Switch and Gamecube
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
- Thanks to ANBERNIC for sending over the RG556 for this review. Today, we're diving into ANBERNIC's latest entry into the handheld gaming world, the RG556. It's not just another device; it’s potentially a new benchmark in retro gaming. We'll start with a straightforward unboxing, and then move on to examine its design, feel, and performance across a variety of emulators.
I'll share my honest thoughts on its gaming prowess with classics and more demanding titles like PSP, PS Vita, PS2, GameCube and even some Nintendo Switch games. Is the RG556 worth the hype? I've got all the details to help you decide.
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Video Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to ANBERNIC RG556
00:33 - Overview and Pre-order Details
01:04 - Unboxing and First Impressions
01:49 - Design and Build Quality
02:21 - Button Layout and Control Feel
03:15 - Analog Sticks and Shoulder Buttons Performance
04:00 - Size Comparison: RG556 vs. Retroid Pocket 4/4 Pro
04:44 - Technical Specifications Deep Dive
06:41 - Display Quality and Battery Life
07:25 - Operating System Features and Navigation
08:26 - Emulator Compatibility and PPSSPP Issue Fix
09:29 - Emulation Performance: Classic to Advanced Systems
11:04 - PSP and PS Vita Emulation Showcase
12:51 - Nintendo 3DS Emulation Showcase
13:49 - Gamecube and Wii Emulation Showcase
15:03 - PS2 Emulation Tests
16:33 - Nintendo Switch Emulation Limitations
17:43 - Streaming Apps Experience on RG556
18:00 - Final Thoughts and Personal Opinion
18:40 - Upcoming Content and Viewer Interaction
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Thank you for giving a good review on the controls instead of the very biased reviews of other channels. The way I see the controls and how you mention their use is what I'm looking forward to with this device.
Wow. Great video Banana Man!!!
Keep bringing out more content like this. 👍
I was really looking forward to this device especially since it's much more ergonomic with a better screen than Odin 2, especially if you're planning on doing mostly SNES emulation. Thanks for reviewing it!
Excelent video, im already bought a retroid pocket 4 pro cause the video you did before, but i see this is a good option too.
You will get better performance from the RP 4 Pro anyway if thats most important to you.
The issue is the heavier games are more enjoyable on a bigger screen. The GameForce Ace just out has the bigger screen and slightly better performance over the RP4.
This was a great performance review! Thank you.
Great video! Question, I have a friend who wants to add a specific game for a system like PlayStation, how would he be able to do that?
Was wondering if you could play “The suffering” games from the ps2 as soon as you open the box? I’d love to know and possibly the deciding factor if I get this. Thank you.
Great job on the video. One question, where can we get an older copy of the ppsspp emulator just in case we need to go through the same process to get it to run. I see that mine shipped out today from China. Maybe they've fixed it in the past 3 weeks, but not counting on it. The PSP is the main system I want to emulate.
I used the aptoid marketplace. I actually think they include it on the device but if not you can download it online.
Aptoid allows you to download previous versions of the apps.
What do you think about Pokémon on the 3ds on this device
any problem with saving game progress? i have problem with that on my anbernic RG35xxh while playing GOW, pokemon and GTA... but wierd thing is monster hunter got no problem with saving game progress
The sticks have great accuracy?! How long did you try this before doing the review?! 1 hour?
I'm having the same problem with the PSP emulator is there a guide somewhere to fix this issue like a step-by-step I'm pretty new to the handheld scene thank you
Awesome vid. For some reason my gt4 wont load i think its something to do woth the memory cards as that partloads but then it never goes into the game menu. Do you need bios for different regions like eu usa etc? As i only have 1 bios atm?
Can I take the disk that is in my rg35xx-h and put it in the rg556? The game disk that has games on it?
Screen Looks really good 👍
Its stunning!
hi, how can you add emulators on Anbernic Front-End, there are 27 preloaded emulators, I would like to add others: Atari, Gamecube etc..etc...
Can you do a side by side of picture quality. No
One has done that yet
I love my rg552,,so I am very curious to see what this thing can do on it's release.
Same, no UA-camr yet reviewed and compared it to 552, I wonder why, including Retro Game Corps. the rg552 has a nice 1920 * 1152 and a very good IPS, no device made with such resolution after it. I just wish we had an upgrade of 552 but keeping the same screen.
Can I link this to other 556s to play with friends?
Hope they make other colours once it's released.. transparent green would be so cool
@restalgia very good video thanks. Despite the cpu differences on paper, is it worth getting this for the comfort and screen considering I just got an RP4 pro? Will Vita performance change drastically?
good video man
Can you share your aethersx2 settings that you use to run games.
I've ordered the blue one. Should be here within the week. I think I'm gonna love it. Cause I have 4 PS Vita's and my fav of them is the OLED ones. And since this plays psvita I might be able to sell some of my physical PS vita games I have 200+
any info on whether it can play wipeout on vita well?
Good morning.
Emulates classic Xbox 'n' 360? Thanks.
Can you play tomba 2 or can be that game downloaded?
how do you change the resolution?
can you test gta sa definitive edition on this?
also spiderman 2 in GC and ps2
thanks
Can you do wide screen hacks to take Advantage of the big screen? For example N64?
Yep absolutely
@@Restalgia if you had to choose between the Odin pro 1 vs this rg556 which would be a better option? Is the Odin pro 1 more powerful than the RG556?
@manny1524 Odin Pro is more powerful than this... This RG556 is on par with the Odin Lite
@@manny1524 Odin 1 Pro would be slightly weaker in CPU compared to the RG556 but has a significantly faster GPU (over 40-50+%), similar to a Odin Pro vs Lite comparison. There would be games that run better on the RG556, but on the whole you would see more running better on the Odin Pro.
Snapdragon/Adreno also has more robust official opengl driver, and custom turnip driver (vulkan) for the adreno 630 is very mature at this stage and would give a better experience typically in emulators that support custom driver, even when compared to a equivalent Mali gpu (and as mentioned above they are not equivalent here).
The Odin Pro is at 199 though (and not sure how long it will stay at 199), and if cheaper 4px shipping is not available to your region the cost can be quite high.
The RG556 still has the edge in screen (0.5 inch smaller but better colors and contrast etc) and is also slightly more ergonomic as well.
with the rate at which these things keep coming out, i think i might wait for the next iteration, as i am looking to get something to play primarily PS2, Gamecube era games. I have the RG35XX and LOVE it for all the classic games up to PS1, but i need something for everything beyond! This looks like it could be it, but the peformance of PS2 games looks....like it could be better.
How did you get the mario games?
Will it run Rogue Squadron for GC?
Please try pokemon let's go, my rg505 runs at 15fps....
maybe mario wonder run in rg556?
Hello,
Are you ever going to review the analogue pocket?
I havent ever gotten my hands on one, but I'd be very interested in it for for sure.
@@Restalgia there is still some in stock surprisingly! Ready to look at the video once you upload it lol been following you since the SNES Mini days!
Does it offer pass through charging
I've been stuck on whether or not to get this or the rp4 pro I like the design better on the 556 but I'd rather get the one that has the best overall performance and feel
Will you be reviewing more premium handhelds in the future (ROG ally, SteamDeck, Legion GO, MSI Claw, etc.)?
It'd be great to get your take!
I would love to. I just need to get my hands on them haha
Are there games preloaded?
Would you say this handheld is better than the rp3+ in terms of performance and size?
Yes!
I was somewhat set on getting a rp4p but then saw the screen on this. Tough choice...
What phone are you using to record?
Samsung s21
It cannot do PS2 fully, or Switch as good as RP4, but those games are a different bracket anywo. This unit "looks" way , way better than RP4 or anything near $200. If it were able to squeeze out a bit more performance then it would be a no- brainer.
what about sega saturn? sega rally championship, shining force III, nights, daytona, virtua fighter 2 and so on.
Another code on switch please! I saw it running on RG4 pro on a UA-cam video. Hoping it might have enough grunt on here too! It is 3D, but slow paced 3D. Have one of these on order and that's one of few I'd like to have running if possible 🤞
I was considering to get a pro, but the size and overall design and this product may make me change my mind
Does it have a Super Mario game? If so, it's pre-loaded, or we need to load them ?
No anbernic cards will have mario.
I’m rocking the anbernic 405m. Is this a good upgrade to that?
No, its a downgrade. The 405M is _the_ premium portable t618 experience, tailored to 4:3 aspect-ratio systems up to the 5th Generation home consoles; and a chuck of 6th generation.
The 556, however, is Anbernic's first entry into their new ??6 line. Its form-factor focuses on very different things. Comfort over portability, a focus on 16:9 contents (streaming and PPSSPP), and cost over quality. This is more an upgrade to the RG505. If this is a hit, there will most likely be a "M" version using this chip-set that may suit you better.
@@brendonwyber4694 thanks so much for this :)
Hi i have the same issue with PPSSPP in other handheld Android, may you say me what version you use to upgrade later, regards.
Started at 1.9.3 and manually upgraded one at a time. Start by fully removing whatever version of ppsspp you have.
@@Restalgia Ok thank you very much
Hi again 1.12 dirty, download It or Skip?? I think its safe so. Thanks
@@user-qq2ek6od1g you can probably skip.
I hope to see a gamecube video showcasing Animal crossing and smash bros melee since gamecube is the system i want yo emulate the most. Thank you!
Robot Alchemic Drive for the PS2? Its a rare and very charming game. :)
Fantastic video (yes i know it’s 19 minutes long and only posted 3 minutes ago but i have a keen sense about these things)
Also, didn’t recognize u without the hat. Looking good camper.
What games still limited, will it play PS3?
Can you test twilight princess, mario galaxy and luigis mansion?
Does it come with the same preloaded games as the rg35xx-h? I'm a casual player. I don't do emmalations or down-loads
I'm not sure. Mine did not come with any games
Great video!! Would enjoy having you on our podcast sometime 🎉 Stubbs
That would be cool! Would love to chat about it. Should be able to find me on discord @Restalgia
This man knows what he's talking about. 🔥🔥
@@Restalgia deal!
I would like to see Sega saturn and especially panzer dragoon saga test.
its a shame that there is no mention of the sound quality. Too often is speaker quality ignored in this reviews.
Sound quality is good. You can hear for yourself in the demo section.
@@Restalgia sure but in that case I will hear it in my speakers, its like with the screen, I will always look at the amoled screen of the 556 through the screen im looking at now, hence the reviewer, you, talking specifically about the screen. But in this case you dont talk about the speakers, but you talk about the screen, thats what I was refering to. Its not enough to just film the screen or record the speakers, one has to actually REVIEW them. But yeah I understand Soung quality is not your department at all.
It’s a very impressive unit. I’m getting mine soon. Do you you think a 512g card is good enough for a vast of console games but mainly heavier titles. I heard that 1tb’s are usually perform slower speeds but not sure if for these types of devices would matter. Thanks.
Can you do a gaming review on RG556 with Switch games like legend of zelda, rdr 1, maybe legacy?
Can you do streaming on ps4 games on anbernic rg556?
Ps5 too
@@jacksonrazorback5626 how can you do a video please for ps4
This device is actually terrific for what it is.
Is it better than the rog ally?
*I feel like I'm the only one looking at a phase of the 'gaudy textbook gaming handheld' years*
*I guess Nintendo would've done well if they had launched the Wii U nowadays seeing as there is a market XD*
Gamers have always wanted console quality in their hands. It's been like that since I was a kid. In the 1980s. The wii u didn't fail because people hated handhelds. It failed because it was not marketed to gamers. At that time I was as hardcore as they come, I woke up at 9am and didn't log out until 6am came around. Every day. I didn't even know the wii u existed and when I did I thought it was a wii add on. At no time was it made fully clear that it was new stand alone thing. They were too busy trying to hook more casuals like the first wii brought. Casuals don't care about handhelds.
N64 WWF No Mercy and Goldeneye. GameCube Wwe Day of Reckoning 2 and Rogue Squadron 2 or 3. I’ve tried several handhelds looking for one that will run those well.
This would run those games fine, or the RP4 Pro, or the Odin 2... Even the original Odin Pro and Odin Lite would all be sufficient!
I would go for the GameForce Ace as it sits between the Odin2 & RP4 in both price and gameplay power.
I would pass on it and use my steam deck to emulate but great video 👍
I really want to see Dynasty Warriors 2 on the PS2 please!
5:05 "RG FIVE Fifty Five" hahaha
It's a shame they didn't raise the price to £199 and add the same chipset as the RP4 Pro.
I agree, or better yet use the dimensity 1200 and put this at a 215 dollar price point.
The Odin 1 has dropped to $199 now on their website. A slightly bigger screen, with a snapdragon CPU, and it is a known commodity. This is a reasonable alternative to the 556. I have a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, but part of me regrets not getting a bigger screen.
Get the GameForce Ace as it has better gameplay power over the RP4 with a bigger screen. Base model selling at $230 so it's $30 over the RP4Pro & weaker Odin1.
I had never even heard of the Game Force brand until you mentioned it. Anyway, I decided to stop mucking about with half-measures and ordered an Odin 2 Pro, a couple of week ago, just in time for their New Year holidays 😀.
I have the RG405v, it’s quickly becoming apparent that an upgrade to RP 4 Pro or 556 is pointless, Odin 2 it will be….
Odin 2 is an animal for sure.
Worth upgrading from rg505?
It's definitely better then the 505, so I'd say yes, but I think it's a fair bit bigger too.
this can instal kenmaster vedion editing 4k
Can you test Luigi's mansion dark moon for 3ds ?
Doesn't rub unfortunately
How do yo install the games on this device im new to emulation and not tech savvy
Don't quote me on this:
From what I heard, it comes with a lot of Pre-Installed titles and otherwise, you just need to go online and find the ROM files for the games you want. Make sure the emulator can handle those games, btw.
how to charge this baby?
If you want power you gotta spend $300. 1080p Amooled for $180 is reasonable. Anbernic is getting better.
I would love to see madden 2012 PS2. Diablo Immortal on Android.
Dragon quest games on PS2 and 3DS please.
Hi rg556 vs retroid pocket4 who win
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro wins in terms of power, RG556 wins in terms of screen and comfort
I'm ftw rp4 pro, but wish it had bigger screen, 1080p resolution, and amoled 😢
@@suhtangwongayaneo pocket air is what you described
I thought it comes with a bunch of games already installed
I believe you can buy versions from anbernic with games, but the one I was sent specifically did not include any game files
Yes, there is an option for a 128G and 256G SD card with preloaded games. Curious what kind of games and emulators are on those cards. Guessing maybe what they have in their previous SD cards?
Can I play PUBG Mobile in Google Store on this?
PVP online?
This is so dope.
If I can play PUBG I am in!
I kinda hate the XX buttons. They are too tall. I'll pass on this one for sure.
Great video but my friend, dust it off if you are going to zoom in.
This or retroid 4 pro?
I went with the r4p. Better performance and smaller form factor. For me the screen and resolution difference is negligable. if i want a boost there i'll just display on an hdtv.
Blue version is less smudgy
I didnt get my hands on a blue one unfortunately.
Gosh but the Led on those seem to be too hardcore
@@kayeoffers4339 maybe you can turn them down
Does this device come pre loaded with all the games already ready to play?
Depends where you buy it.
The T618 performs above its paygrade, so would expect this to be decent. I'm surprised the D900 is faster overall. Thought the T820 would fall between the D900 and D1200.
Me too, and that's what I was hoping honestly, benchmarks aside. Don't get me wrong this is a nice little handheld, but the SoC falls just a bit short, is all.
The D900 and T820 should be very close in actual use, probably within 10-15% in different areas (gpu, single core, multi cores etc) that I don't think it will matter much.
The D1100 on the other hand is in a totally different tier compared to the T820.
I'm interested in seeing Wii U emulation 😅
Me too but there currently isnt an andoird emulator for wii u. There is for PC though
Hi,can you test ps2 game
God of war 1 n 2
Metal gear solid 2 n 3
Sly cooper band of thieves
Devil may cry 3
Shadow of the colosus
Bully
Prince of persia
Thank you,have a wonderfull day😉😄😊
Def jam fight for NY - ps2/gc
give us a pro with SD8gen3 soc and we're good
this is Jack from Carpuride , we sent you a sample device in Aug 2023 , now it is Feb 2024 , you did not make a video for it
Hello Jack. I would be happy to do it instead
... but BUT B U T What Yall Gotsta Say Aboot Dat Dare RGB30 ...
Finally Anbernic made a decent handheld capable of 6th gen.
I agree, this is probably my favorite anbernic they have released so fsr
There is nothing under powered about this processor, seriously. It's right up there with the RP4 Pro for less money. Factor in that great screen, much better ergonomics, and much better battery life, and you have a great handheld well worth it's asking price. No need to try and tarnish it by claiming something that's untrue.
I gave the pros and cons of this chipset. The retail price of this after the preorder is 185, and the rp4 pro is 199. This chipset benchmarks at slightly lower then the dimensity 900 which is in the rp4 at a retail price of 149. I stand by my comments. I think the cpu is a little under powered for what they were trying to accomplish with this handheld.
That said, if you are okay with lower resolution higher end emulation, this is a great device for the screen alone.
I dont think I was tarnishing anything, or saying anything that was untrue. I came at this review from a neutral stance, and was excited to work with it.
@@RestalgiaThe fact I'm seeing other first looks/reviews not saying this is where I'm coming from. You're literally the first one to say this. I'm sure whatever settings you use and the others used will differ, we all have our personal settings after all, but the words "under powered" have yet to be uttered for this. In fact they all seem to be very surprised and ultimately impressed with what this little puppy can do. I don't work for Anbernic, of course, but I do have a pre order in, just for full disclosure on my part. I'll definitely agree to disagree on this one.
I think he has the right to say his opinion. If RG556 is a good device it will do just fine..
Everyone on Reddit keeps saying it's FAR worse than the RP4 Pro processor... But I have no idea how they can honestly say that. CPU processing power does not automatically make or break emulation ability
@@SpawnTrappedFunny thing about the reddit "armchair quarterbacks" as I call them...none of them actually has one or has used one yet. I tend to base my decisions on the higher ranking you-tubers who have gotten one in, they tend to put the ones they get through a well defined wringer ans that lets me know if it's a worthwhile buy/ pre buy. There are always going to be outlying reviews (this was the first one that I've seen), but I still tend to go for the opinions of the ones who haven't steered me wrong yet. Been doing this retro stuff for quite awhile now, I've got many handhelds from all of the bigger ones, some were good, some were meh. but I at least had a grasp of what they could be like beforehand, and I'm grateful for all of the reviewers who take the time to do these for us, even if I don't always agree with their outcomes.
Its no good having a more powerful processor (rp4) if its uncomfortable to hold.
Last handheld ever need 😂🤦♂️ 3 weeks. New one will come out
analogues are not accurate at all man
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