For those of you saying that the Odin 2 wins over these... well of course it does. These two were pitted against each other because of their close price points and varied features.
Definitely some fanboys, but there is definitely a gap in the market between 200 and 300 USD where a device could go that’s highlighted by the gap in performance and price between these 2 (or I guess 3) devices. A 556V2 or Pro version with better sticks and a better chip (at least D1100 or higher) would slot in nicely between those 2 tiers.
@@Healthy_Toki I think Odin 3 will probably have it if the MiniLED on the Mini is well received. It doesn’t need a new chip at this point so the last major upgrade would be the screen which is already pretty good for a LCD panel to be fair.
RG556 for me. You can replace the sticks with gulikit ones if they're that bad. Can't replace the rp4pro screen. Also, not mentioned in the video - the 556 has way better battery life than the rp4pro! It's like Techdweeb says. The amount of games which the rp4pro can play that the 556 can't? Pretty tiny. But everything you do play on the 556 will feel a lot better
Ngl this is the comment thats making me choose the 556 over the retroid . wanna get these for my 6 and 7 year old as christmas gifts and having swappable gulikit sticks seems like a great way to extend the life of this device . if the kids can get two/three years out of these I'm sold .
Great vid, I've been thinking on these 2 for a while now and the rundown helps. One thing I'd add for future showdowns is battery life. It was the one thing I was looking for that wasn't there
The RP4 pro has been the best gaming purchase i have made in years. i havent touched my ps5 or series x in a month or two. Just having everything up to and including PS2 and gamecube in my hand and on the go is amazing!
I went with RG556. Not a big fan of the face buttons or sticks, but may change those out anyways to SNES style buttons and hal joysticks. Picked it up for $150 from AliExpress.
I went for the RP4 Pro for it's better portability. I've found if a device is too big, I never bring it anywhere and it collects a lot of dust. My Odin Pro is proof of that.
@@mikeyneeleymaybe firmware updates improved the device, or maybe they made it worse. The shoulder triggers might have failed because of bad springs. Many things could have happened
0:41... I like that the refree is Russ from Retrocorps 😂😂😂 Like "yeah the man is the proper authority to refree this fight". It was a nice tribute to the absolute youtube leader of this platform. It was a tasteful touch you added this joke man, I just subscribed but I like your chill and humorous reviews. Keep it up. I found your channel trying to find more reviews about the RG20SX btw, in case this helps you build the channel and the audience.
The main thing that stopped me getting the RP4 Pro at first was the stick placement, but after putting some decent caps on and using it a while I gotta say, it's absolutely fine.
I picked up a RP2S as a pocketable companion to my Steam Deck OLED with confidence that I picked the perfect device, and I was close. I loved everything about it except for the screen size. I played it for about 2 weeks and decided the eye strains and headaches I was getting from staring at the screen wasn’t worth it, so I’m selling it and put a little more money down for an RP4P because I fell in love with the buttons and overall feel. I was worried about the size not being able to fit in my pocket as well as the RP2S did, but it’s honestly not bad. It’s only slightly longer, so I don’t mind keeping it in my pocket all day. Plus, this bad boi can play the majority of PS2, GC, and up to 5X resolution for PSP so I’m happy. This is the biggest deciding factor for me. If I want the most power, ergonomics, and screen, it’s gonna be the Steam Deck OLED. Otherwise as a companion or alternative, I want something as powerful and comfortable as possible that also fits in and out of my pocket with ease. If it doesn’t fit in my pocket and if it’s not budget friendly, I would rather just play the SDOLED. Everyone has a preference, and a budget, but ultimately, the less devices you have that all cover what you want, the happier you’ll be. That’s how I feel anyway. Solid video man!
After looking at specs. Rp4 pro is faster than rg556 in real world performance and synthetic performance. AnTuTu 10: Unisoc T820 492038 MediaTek Dimensity 1100 +59% 786669 Geekbench 6 Single Core: Unisoc T820 764 MediaTek Dimensity 1100 +44% 1107 Geekbench 6 Multi Core: Unisoc T820 2301 MediaTek Dimensity 1100 +44% 3332 FP32 (float): Unisoc T820 435 MediaTek Dimensity 1100 +125% 979 If you want something that last long. RP4 Pro. If you want something comfortable but its decent. Get the RG556.
I bought RG556 for its oled screen, it looks sick as well… it can turn to multimedia device to watch netflix as well when you are on a long rail travel .. also xcloud works great and games look good too on the screen .. For something portable i have rg35xxH for shorter visits to kill time if needed.. all sorted for now i think .. RP4 pro with oled might excite me to buy tht later
My ideal handheld would be a small pocket controller or pocket box with built-in hardware that can connect to my phone. In a sense I want to carry a kinda mini pc that can simply plug or wirelessly connect to my phone.
556 would be a slam dunk with slightly better controls, and matching or slightly better processor than Rp4. Could probably do for same price or 10-15 more, and would but it today, it is so close to hitting the sweet spot for handheld gaming, with a lot of the buyers of these devices being older, a bigger screen is just about required, except being older we like to have the best in class.
I debated these 2 for a min. Ultimately got the rp4 pro and glad I did. Wrong grip came at first so first 2 weeks I got uses to it even with my gorilla hands. And now I have the grip and it is just super. The portability and just product build is what sold the rp4 pro for me. It just feels very premium and right for what I was looking for.
A battle-to-the-death with Retro Game Russ as the referee and TechDweeb as the announcer, I am seeing a multi-million $$$ idea here! I always love the tiny details in your videos. As much as I typically make purchase decisions based on raw power, I would probably buy the RG556 here due to the comfort factor and superior screen.
I just picked up the PR4 Pro, I have an ODIN 2, so if I need SILLY POWER, I have it. I don't like my Odin 2, it's too big and cumbersome. Also it hurts to play for more than 30 minutes. I wanted something smaller and I don't really play wide screen games, save for PSP, which the RP4 Pro can play God of War at 4x which is more than the screen resolution, that I'm happy with that. Also, the dock for the RP4 Pro fits my GPD Win 4, that thing is IMPOSSIBLE to find docks for since it's a fat boy, fatter than even the big handheld consoles out there. So, yay points there. Which means I can retire my GPD Win Max 2 as my entertainment PC, since it's a little big. I love it but it's taking up too much desk space. Though, OLED is nice, since it gives you near infinite screen resolutions.
The grips helped me with the RP4P's er-GO-nomics. If I'm playing something with analog controls the grips are on... Shame their official case isn't compatible with the grips on.
Can’t get myself to want either one when the Odin 2 has been tops for me. Pair that w my new RG28XX that I’m bringing on tour w me, and I think I’m set now.
While I tend to agree with your final decision, but I felt from ultimate cheapness but close enough performance that the 556 would have been what I purchased as my first and probably only Android Handheld if money was tight! Sadly here in the UK the prices between the 556 and the 4Pro are pretty big, the 4Pro being 28% more expensive even with the best discounts I could find.
Whichever I go with, I’ll be using it on the tv as much if not more than handheld, so it’s a super tough call. The ergonomics, screen quality and fact that the price comes in slightly under while still doing what I want (psp, ps2, gcn, 3DS, dc) makes the 556 enticing, however the build quality and extra power (future proofing to an extent) and OS of the RP4P make IT enticing as well. Tough call
A big desire of mine for a retro handheld is to have a nice big screen (otherwise I might as well use my Android phone), and my budget is around $200, so after watching all the reviews on the RG556 and the RP4 Pro, I decided to go with the RG556. I was really interested in N64 emulation, since that console has max nostalgia for me. Unfortunately, the analog sticks are truly as bad as they say. I tried playing Goldeneye, but it was impossible to aim properly. I then hooked up an Xbox One controller, and then I had no issues aiming in the game. In Banjo Kazooie, it was difficult to navigate tight platforming challenges. I was also disappointed in the "dockability" of the handheld, since you cannot charge the battery and use the external display capability at the same time (I tried it with two separate docks, and you can check the forums to see others have reported the same issue). If you are doing light emulation, then the battery may last long enough for a decent docked play session, but I just didn't find it to be an acceptable way to dock the console. I will say that the screen is beautiful, and I found the other controls on the console to be perfectly adequate. Emulation performance up to N64 worked without problems, although some shaders even on NES struggled to run smoothly when docked. I think if you don't need precise analog control, and you don't plan to dock the console often, then it may be a good pick for you. This was my first dip into the waters of handheld emulators, and I have since returned the RG556 to Aliexpress. I now think I'll just save up a bit more and wait for Steam Deck refurbs to go on sale again and snatch up a 64 GB model. Anyway, even though it didn't work out for me, thanks for the reviews TechDweeb!
I was also on the fence on what to get the rp4 pro or rg556 . I went with the rg556 and been playing it for the past 3 weeks . I gotta say I have thrown everything to it and has played nearly everything I wanted . The rp4 pro is slightly faster as heard but rg556 can play most popular games from the ps2 , GameCube Dreamcast and Saturn and lower era .
I ended up selling my RP3+ in favor of the RG505. The screen was beautiful and the device just felt better to hold and play. I imagine it’d be the same comparison here.
I'll throw my tuppence into the ring: last year I bought a RP3+, which was good but didn't have the performance for PS2 level emulation. Soon after the RP4 was announced along with the 556. I went with the 556. Great device, except for the sticks. However it does struggle with some Game Cube and PS2 titles. Recently I bought the Odin 2 Pro. That does everything I want and more. In retrospect I wish I had just bought one in the first place, rather than spend out on 556 and 3+.
I know the RP4 Pro is better, but I prefer the RG556. It's just far too comfortable to use and the triggers don't seem to be inherently flawed. Sure, the RG556 has some not so great joysticks but honestly it's been perfectly fine for me for GameCube and PS2.
I've been playing my RP4 Pro a bunch lately for PSP. Even though my Odin 2 Pro or steam deck plays them great as well, I prefer playing PSP on the RP4 Pro because it feels closer in size to an actual PSP so it feels more right to me personally. And the controls are amazing bigger screen size and resolution is great too. And it runs every PSP game I've thrown at with no problems regardless of upscaling and shaders and all that.
I have the RP4 Pro and I love it, but I wouldn’t be disappointed if I got the RG556 instead. The optional grips for the Retroid help a lot with ergonomics as well. At the end of the day the real winner is all of us!
The value category really depends on where you live and whoever wants to buy one of these really needs to take a look and compare the prices. Where I live, Retroid themselves won't ship any of their products. I had to look for both of these consoles in AliExpress because they were the only ones who could ship them here. I picked the Anbernic RG556 not only because of everything you said, which is true and it is a fantastic comparison, but also because I was able to get the Anbernic at $156 usd, The cheapest I could get a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro was at a whopping $242.43 usd. Both of them with free shipping. I don't have a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and I love the previous Retroids, but it's probably not worth picking the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro over the Anbernic RG556 when the price difference is close to a $100 usd.
To some of us, these devices are still too pricey. Today, everyone and their grandma agrees the best device below 100 bucks is the rows, which costs 99 bucks. Plus shipping. Plus of course you'll add only 20 bucks for the 4 gig model, as it's more than 20 bucks better. So, we're getting quite a bit beyond the 100 bucks territory. What about the rg505? I think that device deserves revisiting as well. It should be a decent device methinks, but how badly it was beaten by rp3plus, today it's priced darn close to that rp2s. Maybe a video idea for the more budget oriented gamers?
I ordered the rg556 blue transparent from the amberic official site without games... I'd pretty much prefer to add the games I would only play. 😎 Will arrive tomorrow and I just can't wait to game on a handheld with full of my retro games from MAME, Neo-Geo, NES, SNES, GBA, NDS, N64, Megadrive, Sega Saturn, PS1, PS2 and PSP.
556 wins for me easily I'm only interested a a couple ps2 games. Mostly nnds or ps1. And streaming from ps5 and pc. Oled screen and battery life make it a clean winner for me. I've ordered one and will do the stick fix when it arrives
I love everything about the RG556. Its ergonomics, that gorgeous big screen, the great price/performance ratio. But those awful thumbsticks are a deal breaker. It's a classic example of these handhelds being awesome but they just have to have at least one glaring flaw that spoils it. As for the RP4Pro, great performance, great controls, but it's not comfortable to hold and the screen is too small. It's also a lot pricier than the RG556. At its price point, you really have to consider if you should just pay more and move up to an Odin 2. If the RG556 had the RP4Pro's thumbsticks, it'd be game over for Retroid.
I am a sort of newbie here... Damn, I still can't choose. But can someone please tell me what pinball game it is on 10:32? So the RG556 comes with all the games? Then it should be a no-brainer for a starter, right?
Great vid as always, all of your content is so well put and fun to watch! As of my take, I would pick rg556 anyday, just better gaming experience (for me).
What a shame, the ambernics screen really has my heart but not willing to get such a broken product. Hopefully more devices start using oleds in the near future. Controls are probably my most important category since 100% of usage is going to be interacting with them. Display comss second.
Do either/both run Beetle Saturn at full FPS? My RP Flip can run Yaba Sanshiro, but it's buggy and crashes, but can't quite push Beetle/Saturn.emu. It's always funny to me that saturn got crushed by PSX but seems to be harder to emulate than PS2.
I really wanted a 556, but those sticks really threw me for a loop and I already have the RP4P with the grip, which is ALMOST the same thing. If only something existed that was a combination of both with a bit more power.. The Odin 2 Mini (which I'm super excited for) is close, outside of ergonomics (as far as I can tell in pictures), but is also almost double the cost of either option. I'm convinced we will have THE $200 device by the end of the year! 💚
I like the black personally, but that's just because I'm not big on blue devices. I know lots of people like blue, and the blue version of this looks awesome.
I have the RG556 but am considering selling it, I just find it a bit too big to take with me anywhere. I still find myself playing everything on my pocket 3+.
Anbernic is currently having a hot summer sale for the RG556 that has some steep savings over LitNXT this time. Those on the fence for the RG556 might just be swayed, gets wallet out
For those of you saying that the Odin 2 wins over these... well of course it does. These two were pitted against each other because of their close price points and varied features.
i can't believe there are people talking about the odin 2 here.... i guess the fanboyism is pretty high -.-"
Definitely some fanboys, but there is definitely a gap in the market between 200 and 300 USD where a device could go that’s highlighted by the gap in performance and price between these 2 (or I guess 3) devices. A 556V2 or Pro version with better sticks and a better chip (at least D1100 or higher) would slot in nicely between those 2 tiers.
@@kalvin. Wish the odin was available with an OLED screen.
@@kalvin. for sure. Either the Odin gets an amoled or the rg gets a snapdragon and id buy it in a heart beat
@@Healthy_Toki I think Odin 3 will probably have it if the MiniLED on the Mini is well received. It doesn’t need a new chip at this point so the last major upgrade would be the screen which is already pretty good for a LCD panel to be fair.
Lol Russ being the ref in the ring threw me for a loop
RG556 for me. You can replace the sticks with gulikit ones if they're that bad. Can't replace the rp4pro screen. Also, not mentioned in the video - the 556 has way better battery life than the rp4pro!
It's like Techdweeb says. The amount of games which the rp4pro can play that the 556 can't? Pretty tiny. But everything you do play on the 556 will feel a lot better
Thanks...was gonna ask about battery life.
not to mention fan noise
RP4P screen is fine
can i know what is the name of the gulikit thumbstick?
Ngl this is the comment thats making me choose the 556 over the retroid . wanna get these for my 6 and 7 year old as christmas gifts and having swappable gulikit sticks seems like a great way to extend the life of this device . if the kids can get two/three years out of these I'm sold .
Having so many options for us to play our favorite games with and at great prices, The real winner here is all of us.
Great vid, I've been thinking on these 2 for a while now and the rundown helps. One thing I'd add for future showdowns is battery life. It was the one thing I was looking for that wasn't there
The RP4 pro has been the best gaming purchase i have made in years. i havent touched my ps5 or series x in a month or two. Just having everything up to and including PS2 and gamecube in my hand and on the go is amazing!
I love my RP4 Por but haven’t touched it in months. I use my 556 near daily because it a joy to play
I went with RG556.
Not a big fan of the face buttons or sticks, but may change those out anyways to SNES style buttons and hal joysticks.
Picked it up for $150 from AliExpress.
I went for the RP4 Pro for it's better portability. I've found if a device is too big, I never bring it anywhere and it collects a lot of dust. My Odin Pro is proof of that.
Was that Russ from RGC as the ref?? Lol that's damn funny
He flew him in from Hawaii to Canada just for the cameo, what a bro.
When he asked him if he wanted to do it he said, "Yeah man."😂@paulgarcia6259
This is EXACTLY the video I wanted to see, I've been very interested by the RP4 but most content covering it is from 3-4 months ago
What exactly do you think has changed with the device in 3-4 months?
@@mikeyneeleymaybe firmware updates improved the device, or maybe they made it worse.
The shoulder triggers might have failed because of bad springs.
Many things could have happened
@@waldamy Fair, but none of that was talked about here.
@@mikeyneeley which would probably mean, none of that was an issue, didn't improve/made it significantly worse than at the time of first review
I own a rp4p post trigger issue batch and everything is great
0:41... I like that the refree is Russ from Retrocorps 😂😂😂 Like "yeah the man is the proper authority to refree this fight". It was a nice tribute to the absolute youtube leader of this platform. It was a tasteful touch you added this joke man, I just subscribed but I like your chill and humorous reviews. Keep it up. I found your channel trying to find more reviews about the RG20SX btw, in case this helps you build the channel and the audience.
The main thing that stopped me getting the RP4 Pro at first was the stick placement, but after putting some decent caps on and using it a while I gotta say, it's absolutely fine.
I picked up a RP2S as a pocketable companion to my Steam Deck OLED with confidence that I picked the perfect device, and I was close. I loved everything about it except for the screen size. I played it for about 2 weeks and decided the eye strains and headaches I was getting from staring at the screen wasn’t worth it, so I’m selling it and put a little more money down for an RP4P because I fell in love with the buttons and overall feel. I was worried about the size not being able to fit in my pocket as well as the RP2S did, but it’s honestly not bad. It’s only slightly longer, so I don’t mind keeping it in my pocket all day. Plus, this bad boi can play the majority of PS2, GC, and up to 5X resolution for PSP so I’m happy.
This is the biggest deciding factor for me. If I want the most power, ergonomics, and screen, it’s gonna be the Steam Deck OLED. Otherwise as a companion or alternative, I want something as powerful and comfortable as possible that also fits in and out of my pocket with ease. If it doesn’t fit in my pocket and if it’s not budget friendly, I would rather just play the SDOLED.
Everyone has a preference, and a budget, but ultimately, the less devices you have that all cover what you want, the happier you’ll be. That’s how I feel anyway. Solid video man!
Just when I was contemplating on which one to get, you release this video. Thanks brother.
My RP4 Pro is my favorite gaming thing I've bought in the last decade, I cannot put it down sometimes!
After looking at specs. Rp4 pro is faster than rg556 in real world performance and synthetic performance.
AnTuTu 10:
Unisoc T820
492038
MediaTek Dimensity 1100 +59%
786669
Geekbench 6 Single Core:
Unisoc T820
764
MediaTek Dimensity 1100 +44%
1107
Geekbench 6 Multi Core:
Unisoc T820
2301
MediaTek Dimensity 1100 +44%
3332
FP32 (float):
Unisoc T820
435
MediaTek Dimensity 1100 +125%
979
If you want something that last long. RP4 Pro.
If you want something comfortable but its decent. Get the RG556.
I bought RG556 for its oled screen, it looks sick as well… it can turn to multimedia device to watch netflix as well when you are on a long rail travel .. also xcloud works great and games look good too on the screen ..
For something portable i have rg35xxH for shorter visits to kill time if needed.. all sorted for now i think .. RP4 pro with oled might excite me to buy tht later
So much personality 😁
I been making it a habbit to look u up first then the other people. Keep being awesome.
Thanks buddy!
My ideal handheld would be a small pocket controller or pocket box with built-in hardware that can connect to my phone. In a sense I want to carry a kinda mini pc that can simply plug or wirelessly connect to my phone.
great production bro, it was a fun time
556 would be a slam dunk with slightly better controls, and matching or slightly better processor than Rp4. Could probably do for same price or 10-15 more, and would but it today, it is so close to hitting the sweet spot for handheld gaming, with a lot of the buyers of these devices being older, a bigger screen is just about required, except being older we like to have the best in class.
I have the Odin 2 Max and Steam Deck, so I'm pretty well covered, but the upcoming handheld FPGA from Taki has caught my attention.
Neither of those are pocketable though 😆
Love that Russ Referee cameo! Lol🤣
I debated these 2 for a min. Ultimately got the rp4 pro and glad I did. Wrong grip came at first so first 2 weeks I got uses to it even with my gorilla hands. And now I have the grip and it is just super. The portability and just product build is what sold the rp4 pro for me. It just feels very premium and right for what I was looking for.
Your videos always make the day better. Thanks!
I feeling the same
A battle-to-the-death with Retro Game Russ as the referee and TechDweeb as the announcer, I am seeing a multi-million $$$ idea here! I always love the tiny details in your videos.
As much as I typically make purchase decisions based on raw power, I would probably buy the RG556 here due to the comfort factor and superior screen.
I can get behind that!
How weird, im playing my RP4 now (while im meant to be working) i love it
Get back to work!
Yea I think I'm going with the anbernic. Just on the screen alone
Between the 556 and the Retroid pocket 4+, I chose the 405m.
Immediately clicked. I've been hoping you would compare these two! Thank you, nerd. ❤️
That intro! HOW are you constantly so GREAT?!? 30secs is all it takes for you to ALWAYS give me a LOL moment. “😘 Lovelyyyy~”
Haha thanks buddy. I'm just glad there are people who find my goofing around enjoyable so that I get to keep doin' it :P
Teehee, you said secs.
I just picked up the PR4 Pro, I have an ODIN 2, so if I need SILLY POWER, I have it. I don't like my Odin 2, it's too big and cumbersome. Also it hurts to play for more than 30 minutes. I wanted something smaller and I don't really play wide screen games, save for PSP, which the RP4 Pro can play God of War at 4x which is more than the screen resolution, that I'm happy with that. Also, the dock for the RP4 Pro fits my GPD Win 4, that thing is IMPOSSIBLE to find docks for since it's a fat boy, fatter than even the big handheld consoles out there. So, yay points there. Which means I can retire my GPD Win Max 2 as my entertainment PC, since it's a little big. I love it but it's taking up too much desk space. Though, OLED is nice, since it gives you near infinite screen resolutions.
TechDweeb & Retro Game Corps are the Kings of the Retro Realm! We expect a big giveaway when TechDweeb reaches 100k lol! Go TD!
More of this! Love the SMACKDOWN!!!
Waiting for the reveal of dweeb being Russ all along . The lore has been foreshadowed
The grips helped me with the RP4P's er-GO-nomics. If I'm playing something with analog controls the grips are on... Shame their official case isn't compatible with the grips on.
Can’t get myself to want either one when the Odin 2 has been tops for me. Pair that w my new RG28XX that I’m bringing on tour w me, and I think I’m set now.
Odins better but not $150 better for many
Excellence! I've been binging your videos, and I'm a huge fan of the presentation & info you're giving. Thanks very much!
While I tend to agree with your final decision, but I felt from ultimate cheapness but close enough performance that the 556 would have been what I purchased as my first and probably only Android Handheld if money was tight! Sadly here in the UK the prices between the 556 and the 4Pro are pretty big, the 4Pro being 28% more expensive even with the best discounts I could find.
He prefers his 556 anyway
Honey a new TechDweeb vid is on!!! Throw the kids away and come watch XD!!
Best screen, comfort ergonomic, nice speakers of course RG556
I wanted the RP4 PRO, but since the RG556 was being sold for $110 on AliExpress, I had no choice but to buy it
link? it's still 163 on ali
Whichever I go with, I’ll be using it on the tv as much if not more than handheld, so it’s a super tough call. The ergonomics, screen quality and fact that the price comes in slightly under while still doing what I want (psp, ps2, gcn, 3DS, dc) makes the 556 enticing, however the build quality and extra power (future proofing to an extent) and OS of the RP4P make IT enticing as well. Tough call
Should compare with retroids official grip, rg556 has them built in
A big desire of mine for a retro handheld is to have a nice big screen (otherwise I might as well use my Android phone), and my budget is around $200, so after watching all the reviews on the RG556 and the RP4 Pro, I decided to go with the RG556. I was really interested in N64 emulation, since that console has max nostalgia for me. Unfortunately, the analog sticks are truly as bad as they say. I tried playing Goldeneye, but it was impossible to aim properly. I then hooked up an Xbox One controller, and then I had no issues aiming in the game. In Banjo Kazooie, it was difficult to navigate tight platforming challenges. I was also disappointed in the "dockability" of the handheld, since you cannot charge the battery and use the external display capability at the same time (I tried it with two separate docks, and you can check the forums to see others have reported the same issue). If you are doing light emulation, then the battery may last long enough for a decent docked play session, but I just didn't find it to be an acceptable way to dock the console. I will say that the screen is beautiful, and I found the other controls on the console to be perfectly adequate. Emulation performance up to N64 worked without problems, although some shaders even on NES struggled to run smoothly when docked. I think if you don't need precise analog control, and you don't plan to dock the console often, then it may be a good pick for you. This was my first dip into the waters of handheld emulators, and I have since returned the RG556 to Aliexpress. I now think I'll just save up a bit more and wait for Steam Deck refurbs to go on sale again and snatch up a 64 GB model. Anyway, even though it didn't work out for me, thanks for the reviews TechDweeb!
I was also on the fence on what to get the rp4 pro or rg556 . I went with the rg556 and been playing it for the past 3 weeks . I gotta say I have thrown everything to it and has played nearly everything I wanted . The rp4 pro is slightly faster as heard but rg556 can play most popular games from the ps2 , GameCube Dreamcast and Saturn and lower era .
Was looking at the retroid 4 pro.
Based on google searches, the R2 triggers are quite fragile.
Just a FYI
Please do way more videos like this!
YES SIR!
Congrats RP4 Pro! I give it a big 1up cuz it's actually pocketable!
IDK I really love the 556. Its screen is amazing.
@Tech Dweeb did you know you can actually play the game with the d pad and the 2 buttons on your overlay for NES(contra)? Pretty cool i think.
I ended up selling my RP3+ in favor of the RG505. The screen was beautiful and the device just felt better to hold and play. I imagine it’d be the same comparison here.
thanks for this review. I was thinking about getting the anbernic cube, but nah. RP4P is much better in every aspect.
My 4 pro came in yesterday, im a d pad in top guy as well, why i went w the steam deck over the ally
For me the anbernic rg 556 is the best $100 handheld console. . .tiktok shop flash sale form a few months back
Damn i wish those were available outside of the UK, 100 got a 556 is an insane deal
I'll throw my tuppence into the ring: last year I bought a RP3+, which was good but didn't have the performance for PS2 level emulation. Soon after the RP4 was announced along with the 556. I went with the 556. Great device, except for the sticks. However it does struggle with some Game Cube and PS2 titles. Recently I bought the Odin 2 Pro. That does everything I want and more. In retrospect I wish I had just bought one in the first place, rather than spend out on 556 and 3+.
You musta gotten a review unit for your 556. My sticks are absolutely perfect on accuracy using 3 different gameoad testers.
The Rg556 is really nice! I would pick this one up! It seems very solid.
If i had to choose it would the RG556 due to screen size and ergonomics❤.
its obvious .... miyoo mini wins
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I got the DMG one on my nightstand to help me sleep better at night. 🤓
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No. The miyoo large wins
Wrong video
I know the RP4 Pro is better, but I prefer the RG556. It's just far too comfortable to use and the triggers don't seem to be inherently flawed. Sure, the RG556 has some not so great joysticks but honestly it's been perfectly fine for me for GameCube and PS2.
I've been playing my RP4 Pro a bunch lately for PSP. Even though my Odin 2 Pro or steam deck plays them great as well, I prefer playing PSP on the RP4 Pro because it feels closer in size to an actual PSP so it feels more right to me personally. And the controls are amazing bigger screen size and resolution is great too. And it runs every PSP game I've thrown at with no problems regardless of upscaling and shaders and all that.
I have the RP4 Pro and I love it, but I wouldn’t be disappointed if I got the RG556 instead. The optional grips for the Retroid help a lot with ergonomics as well. At the end of the day the real winner is all of us!
These two devices existing is a big win for everyone.
I'm going Retroid Pocket 4 Pro!
The value category really depends on where you live and whoever wants to buy one of these really needs to take a look and compare the prices.
Where I live, Retroid themselves won't ship any of their products. I had to look for both of these consoles in AliExpress because they were the only ones who could ship them here.
I picked the Anbernic RG556 not only because of everything you said, which is true and it is a fantastic comparison, but also because I was able to get the Anbernic at $156 usd, The cheapest I could get a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro was at a whopping $242.43 usd. Both of them with free shipping.
I don't have a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and I love the previous Retroids, but it's probably not worth picking the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro over the Anbernic RG556 when the price difference is close to a $100 usd.
The price difference is like 50$ in my country
I already have the RP4 pro, its exclusive video convinced me to get it. Now I wanna see the GKD Pixel vs the RG nano.
To some of us, these devices are still too pricey. Today, everyone and their grandma agrees the best device below 100 bucks is the rows, which costs 99 bucks. Plus shipping. Plus of course you'll add only 20 bucks for the 4 gig model, as it's more than 20 bucks better. So, we're getting quite a bit beyond the 100 bucks territory.
What about the rg505? I think that device deserves revisiting as well. It should be a decent device methinks, but how badly it was beaten by rp3plus, today it's priced darn close to that rp2s. Maybe a video idea for the more budget oriented gamers?
The 505 is really great, especially if you're into PSP. It has perfect 2x PSP screen scaling. And it's OLED!
Amazing video as always, TD. ❤️
I ordered the rg556 blue transparent from the amberic official site without games... I'd pretty much prefer to add the games I would only play. 😎 Will arrive tomorrow and I just can't wait to game on a handheld with full of my retro games from MAME, Neo-Geo, NES, SNES, GBA, NDS, N64, Megadrive, Sega Saturn, PS1, PS2 and PSP.
Have you tried the rp4 grip? I wonder if it would tip the scales a bit better in terms of ergonomics
I've heard good things about the grip. I don't have one but I'm planning on getting one the next time I order from Retroid.
556 wins for me easily I'm only interested a a couple ps2 games. Mostly nnds or ps1. And streaming from ps5 and pc. Oled screen and battery life make it a clean winner for me. I've ordered one and will do the stick fix when it arrives
I love everything about the RG556. Its ergonomics, that gorgeous big screen, the great price/performance ratio. But those awful thumbsticks are a deal breaker. It's a classic example of these handhelds being awesome but they just have to have at least one glaring flaw that spoils it. As for the RP4Pro, great performance, great controls, but it's not comfortable to hold and the screen is too small. It's also a lot pricier than the RG556. At its price point, you really have to consider if you should just pay more and move up to an Odin 2. If the RG556 had the RP4Pro's thumbsticks, it'd be game over for Retroid.
Someone mentioned it in the comments.
Can you try the RP4 Pro grip ?
We need this to become a series and Russ participating
Damn it I really want that rg556 but so many people have issues with the weak wifi signal
I am a sort of newbie here... Damn, I still can't choose. But can someone please tell me what pinball game it is on 10:32?
So the RG556 comes with all the games? Then it should be a no-brainer for a starter, right?
Williams pinball on PSP
I would have liked a comparison of the standard 4 against the 556. But still a great video.
Great vid as always, all of your content is so well put and fun to watch! As of my take, I would pick rg556 anyday, just better gaming experience (for me).
I knew the RP4 Pro gonna win! In Techdweebyness
What a shame, the ambernics screen really has my heart but not willing to get such a broken product.
Hopefully more devices start using oleds in the near future.
Controls are probably my most important category since 100% of usage is going to be interacting with them. Display comss second.
My 556 will forever be a winner in value, simply because I was able to pick up one on the Tiktok shop with a 500 gb SD card for $118!
Just bought an RG556 off Ali for $162
No contest for me 5.5inch OLED plays the same games at RP4 but my hands wont cramp. Easy win
Moms always pulling pranks like that 😂
Russ as the ref had me cackling.
Do either/both run Beetle Saturn at full FPS? My RP Flip can run Yaba Sanshiro, but it's buggy and crashes, but can't quite push Beetle/Saturn.emu.
It's always funny to me that saturn got crushed by PSX but seems to be harder to emulate than PS2.
Just ordered my first amberlick ❤ 35xx H shabazazzable ULTRA! see how it Will fair against my baby R36S🎉
Thank you for not making this comparison so over complicated compared to over UA-cam channels! Lol
I love me that OLED, but I love the size and build of the RP4! What do I do!
I really wanted a 556, but those sticks really threw me for a loop and I already have the RP4P with the grip, which is ALMOST the same thing. If only something existed that was a combination of both with a bit more power.. The Odin 2 Mini (which I'm super excited for) is close, outside of ergonomics (as far as I can tell in pictures), but is also almost double the cost of either option. I'm convinced we will have THE $200 device by the end of the year! 💚
The only real question is: RG556 Black or Translucid Blue?
I like the black personally, but that's just because I'm not big on blue devices. I know lots of people like blue, and the blue version of this looks awesome.
For ergonomics you should have mentioned the official RP4 Grip, and see how it feels compared to the RG556.
"So without further lolly gagging, lets move on to the blood bath" - TechDweeb's Momma
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I have the RG556 but am considering selling it, I just find it a bit too big to take with me anywhere. I still find myself playing everything on my pocket 3+.
Anbernic is currently having a hot summer sale for the RG556 that has some steep savings over LitNXT this time. Those on the fence for the RG556 might just be swayed, gets wallet out
please review the rg35xx sp
I have one on the way!
@@TechDweeb me to its been a slow week 🙁
Are you saying Anbernic or Amberelec? I keep double-taking. Keep up the great videos.
I personally like the smaller form factor of my RP4 Pro.