This Might Be Anbernic’s Best (and Worst) Handheld Yet
99The RG557 is Anbernic's newest Android-based handheld, following up the popular RG556. It packs the upgraded Dimensity 8300 chip, 12GB of RAM, and a beautiful AMOLED screen—plus some design choices that might raise eyebrows.
In this video, I walk you through the build quality, software, performance, and real-world emulation tests across PS2, GameCube, Switch, and more. I also cover where this handheld hits the mark—and where it doesn’t.
📦 Big thanks to Anbernic for sending the RG557 over for review. As always, they had no input on this video and did not get to see it before release.
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⏱ Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & Background
00:20 – What’s in the Box
00:39 – Design, Build, and Comfort
01:27 – Internal Specs & Display
02:19 – Thumbstick Issues
02:57 – Buttons, D-Pad & Triggers
03:20 – Software Experience (Android 14 + Bloat)
04:07 – Built-in Game Library & RixelHK App
04:26 – Front End & Customization
04:45 – Emulation Performance Tests
05:34 – High-End Emulator Limitations
06:13 – Gameplay B-Roll & FPS Counters
10:22 – Speakers, Cooling, and USB-C Video Out
11:12 – Pros & Cons
11:36 – Final Verdict & Pricing
12:02 – Closing Thoughts
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