Anbernic RG557: Powerful, Flawed & NOT For Everyone

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The Anbernic RG557 has the specs of a flagship handheld, boasting incredible power with its Dimensity 8300 chip. But a series of bizarre design choices, a questionable screen, and other flaws make this one of the most contradictory and fascinating devices I've ever reviewed. Lets hop in and explore this powerful but flawed handheld.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Availability
2:07 - Unboxing
2:26 - First Impressions
2:55 - Size and Ergonomics
3:36 - Controls
4:19 - The Panel
5:29 - Speakers
5:49 - Software
6:41 - Performance
7:17 - Fan Issues!
8:47 - Android Gaming Issues
9:08 - My Thoughts
9:52 - Who's this for?
11:14 - Final Thoughts

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