Anbernic RG557: Unboxing & First Look (FAST, Cool & COMFY)

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Published on April 18, 2025 8:32:18 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y8JiSNGfkI

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👉 In today's video, Stubbs unboxes and provides first impressions for the RG557, sent for review from Anbernic. In this brief look, the 557 is compared to the Retroid Pocket 5, RP Flip 2, AYN Odin 2 Portal, along with showing a bit of gameplay for up to PS2 & Wii-U. Is this the follow-up the RG556 needed? Let's find out!

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The Anbernic RG557 is a new Android flagship gaming handheld equipped with a 5.48-inch AMOLED display featuring a 1920 x 1080 resolution. It operates on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor, combined with a Mali-G615 MC6 GPU and 12GB LPDDR5X RAM. Storage includes 256GB of internal memory with support for microSD cards up to 2TB. Connectivity options consist of Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, while power is provided by a 5,500mAh battery capable of up to 8 hours of use. Additional features include hall-effect triggers, a six-axis gyroscope, active cooling, and RGB lighting. The device is available in Transparent Purple and White and has a rumored listed price of approximately $205 - $230 (which may be more depending on tariffs).

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - RG557 Unboxing and First Look
0:34 - Unique Case and Design Overview
1:01 - New Dimensity 8300 Chipset Discussion
1:12 - White and Purple Unit Comparison
2:17 - Concerns about the Small Joysticks
3:09 - Unboxing Contents and Accessories
3:43 - Price Point and Odin 2 Comparisons
4:17 - Purple Unit Details and Glossy Shell
5:30 - Trigger Button Differences (update: L2 is fine after breaking it in!)
6:53 - Community Anticipation and Chipset Performance
7:46 - New Software Interface and Setup
8:25 - RG557 as Anbernic's Most Powerful Handheld
9:31 - OLED Screen PWM Issue Discussion
10:15 - Cardinal Snapping Fixed on Joysticks
11:20 - Performance Mode and Menu Exploration
12:46 - PS2 Emulation Performance
13:57 - Surprising Wii U Emulation
14:42 - Mixed Feelings and Key Observations
15:13 - Brightness, Performance, and Heat
15:42 - Software Glitches and Control Mapping Issues
16:01 - Overall Impressions and Thanks for watching!