Before You Buy - Anbernic RG556

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  • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
    @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeLEPy5
    Get $20 off the RG556 on AliExpress with code FECD20. Comes to $169 USD shipped. Americans try USCD20 if the first code doesn't work.

    • @adams4244
      @adams4244 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Code didn't work in Freedomland (U.S.)

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Well shoot, works in Canada. Time to move!

    • @megalon84
      @megalon84 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@adams4244 This one works for the US: USCD20.
      I ultimately ordered from Anbernic because, despite using the code, the total cost on both sites was the same due to Aliexpress's sales tax and shipping fees. That might not be the case for everyone depending on where they live, so still may be worth a shot using Ali.

    • @lukmannulhakim3597
      @lukmannulhakim3597 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My country blocks AliExpress so no luck for me.

    • @christwarrior-usa
      @christwarrior-usa 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Anyone else able to get the promo codes working in USA?

  • @Pridetoons
    @Pridetoons 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Definitely buying this Handheld! HDMI, 5G WiFi, Snapdragon 845+ Level performance, Xbox Controller type ergonomics, AMOLED screen. Yeah I'm buying this Handheld.

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Correction Dimensity 900 like performance.

    • @hiepbenh88
      @hiepbenh88 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ZTE got a budget gaming phone with same chipset but they dont have much buyer coz at the bugget market xiaomi just destroy every orther company !

    • @ralex3697
      @ralex3697 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      There is no HDMI

    • @manny1524
      @manny1524 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@ralex3697type c to hdmi yes.

    • @asgjdafghesyusgf
      @asgjdafghesyusgf 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@manny1524 iirc it's displayport, not hdmi

  • @CaliforniaRaisens
    @CaliforniaRaisens 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I have Odin 2 and just pre-ordered this. The OLED screen will be such a big upgrade for ALL consoles it can emulate.

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hope you used the AliExpress link for another $20 off!

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Honestly I'm just going to stick with Anbernic's official website.​@@JoeysRetroHandhelds

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This Handheld should be great for streaming. 😁

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No worries! Both are official Anbernic sites (the AliExpress store is official), but all your preference!

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@JoeysRetroHandheldsThen I might just take you up that $20 coupon. Hopefully everything works out. 😁

  • @justinleb123
    @justinleb123 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I am happy to have been patient because I wanted to buy the Retroid 4 Pro to stream my PC games, but I think the Anbernic RG556 will be the best machine for this kind of demand within the budget of 200€. Thank you for the video at the right time ;)

  • @kayeoffers4339
    @kayeoffers4339 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for being one of the few people who are real critics in the handheld space. People forget that there are many people who save up for these devices and would appreciate if it's worth it.

  • @its.0nly.naeeee._940
    @its.0nly.naeeee._940 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    hey joey, keep up the good work man !

  • @Guitario666
    @Guitario666 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great ergonomics, big oled screen and decent emulation.
    This is perfect for streaming as well.
    If you want an all around handheld, then this is it.
    Also not buying a rubber grip is a plus too

    • @harissonbond7499
      @harissonbond7499 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does it stream Xbox series x?

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@harissonbond7499 It's Android so you can Stream Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass.

  • @A_Bottle-Of_Orange_Crush
    @A_Bottle-Of_Orange_Crush 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just got my first retro handheld (RP4Pro) but im tempted to get this too. The bigger screen and ergonomics look soo nice.

  • @silverbackhc
    @silverbackhc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    great video joey - was thinking about the retroid 4 pro but will wait for your review on the rg556 m8

  • @ittanq
    @ittanq 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If anyone is wondering about the performance of the Unisoc T820, it is the same chip as ZTE Nubia Neo that was release in Asia.

  • @johnsducks9816
    @johnsducks9816 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Dang I really hate them going with such a big size, makes this not even a competitor of the RP4 imo, more a competitor of the Odin 2. Hopefully they eventually will release something with this chip that is pocketable I'd love to see something with the same 4 inch 4:3 screen as the 405m. Also, if you are gonna make a device too big to fit in my pocket ffs do not use switch sticks the 556 makes those little switch sticks look SO TINY this thing could absolutely fit full sized sticks no problem

  • @wopino
    @wopino 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the info Joey, I'll be passing since I have an Odin 2 pro and love it. I will be looking forward to the review though.

    • @ralex3697
      @ralex3697 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I also love the Odin 2, great battery life.
      Sadly the updates are glitchy

    • @wopino
      @wopino 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ralex3697 it's an incredible device, playing gran turismo 3 with 3x upscaling and 60fps is unreal when my 8 Gen 1 S22 Ultra couldn't run it at all at 1x native resolution.

  • @No1BRC
    @No1BRC 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had the RG405V for a while which to me is the perfect layout looking and handling like a DMG01. Played everything perfectly up to Dreamcast and even some PS2 games pretty well. However, I'd just wanted a little more power to play other PS2 perfectly so I sold that device. So far the Retroid 4Pro seems to be the most powerrul one and the price is nice. I'll just wait. With the current pace at the end of the year there might be a new a new contender.

    • @johnsducks9816
      @johnsducks9816 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I really hope Anbernic makes a handheld this gen with that 4" 4:3 screen from the 405v the only thing keeping me from buying an RP4 pro is I hate playing gamecube and ps2 on a 16:9 screen with a 4:3 screen it would be perfect

    • @an-nes.64
      @an-nes.64 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@johnsducks9816 Exactly, I really love the small form factor and the big 4:3 screen with the RG405M. But seeing the performance of the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro as mentioned, I really hope they make a new version of the RG405M/V with a stronger CPU like the Dimensity 1100 (or at least the more realistic choice of the Unisoc T820 which is possibly better for potential GammaOS support) for better PS2/GC performance and for around the same price as the Pocket 4 Pro.
      Edit: Didn't even realize there was a version of GammaOS made for MediaTek chips. Which means even if it came with a Dimensity 1100 there's a chance it may also get support. Props to the dev for offering support for different chips/devices as well as providing instructions to build the firmware yourself.

  • @anduril38
    @anduril38 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Waiting on reviews on this one, but I'm interested in knowing more.

  • @adams4244
    @adams4244 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    If the t618 on the RP3+ was a surprisingly capable PS2 and GC emulation machine, why wouldn't the t820 be quite a bit better? I saw some benchmark putting this at the Snapdragon 855+ level - which should play most GC and PS2 fine

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Maybe I worded it wrong, but yes it should theoretically be quite a bit better than those, but those only worked as well due to the amount of hacks, and Dolphin forks you had to use and all of that.
      Expect to do a lot of the same here.

    • @ultimategohan1551
      @ultimategohan1551 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      If it ends up preforming that way then thats awesome. A $175 oled machine thats more powerful than the og odin pro.

    • @adams4244
      @adams4244 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@JoeysRetroHandhelds Yes, but for people like me, and perhaps many others who have tinkered with these devices and the various emulator versions for the past two years, its not that big of deal. I know which MMJR version (with vbi) I plan on using. Even the Odin 2 has weird issues on some games - its not always the hardware's fault. Also, we've come a long ways since when EVERY game required extensive tweaking. I pre-ordered and we'll see how this one goes. Hopefully not worse than my Portal Retro, lol

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hah, you're not wrong, you're just the 1% of my audience that can do those things without assistance. 99% of my viewers aren't in that boat.

    • @kinshirider
      @kinshirider 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think people are just skeptical because there are no devices with this chip available to estimate it's performance. It's not like when the Retroid Pocket 4 was announced and people could estimate its performance by looking at the Odin Lite for the base and the AyaNeo Pocket Air for the Pro. The Odin 2 was the same story because the SD 8 gen 2 was the most powerful mobile ARM CPU for Android at the time; people knew what to expect.
      Another big part of emulator performance comes down to GPU driver compatibility. So even though the T820 may score higher in benchmarks than the Snapdragon 845 in the Odin 1, the SD 845 may see better emulation performance because it has an Adreno GPU, and Snapdragon GPUs are the most common and most developed for on the market.

  • @Hobbes64343
    @Hobbes64343 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Savage with the KTR reference

  • @nicolamascheroni1841
    @nicolamascheroni1841 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Joey, I agree with much of what you said. Let's say that, if Ambernic does its job well, the strong points of this device will be the screen and the build quality. The internal memory is a bit old. The processor should also guarantee PS2, GC and Wii at least 2x in almost all cases. 3DS emulation, where stuttering is clearly visible, is perhaps the most significant aspect of the device's limitations. PSVITA has an emulator that is still in full evolution. Perhaps the arrival of GammaOS (Android 12 at the moment) will make a small positive difference, especially if they simplify the installation process, as they seem to be doing, and if they manage to improve GPU performance

  • @adinwalls
    @adinwalls 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vid Joey.

  • @piercewiederecht5135
    @piercewiederecht5135 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the Kt R1 reference. Could’ve been an incredible device totally ruined by delays and shit controls. I got burned hard on that one.

  • @Golyszulat
    @Golyszulat 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a Powkiddy X55, an Anbernic rg503, and an Anbernic rg505. I was waiting for a device under 200$ with the size, and ergonomics of the powkiddy X55, but with oled screen, and with the performance of the RG505 (or better).
    This device (RG556) seems to be exactly what I was waiting for, so it's definitely "on my radar". Considering to preorder it, but hoping some youtubers get to test it properly before presale offer ends. They will send free devices to popular handheld testing youtubers, because it will be a good marketing for them. Won't they?

    • @davidvega1978
      @davidvega1978 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      the old vita oled was great.
      crap is nintnedo screnns 3ds for example.

    • @Golyszulat
      @Golyszulat 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@davidvega1978 I think 3ds had kind of decent screen in its time. But the standard DS had really crappy TN display.
      But yeah, Oled is the best. Even first generation of Samsung smartphones with Oled screen (Galaxy S) had nice colors, contrast, and viewing angles.
      I think rg503 and rg505 have that Vita Oled screen. Or is this the reason, why you mentioned Vita?

  • @piercewiederecht5135
    @piercewiederecht5135 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m just really confused about the comment that the first thing you do when buying an Anbernic device is checking which games have pre-made PPSSPP profiles. That’s literally never the first thing I do when opening a device.

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I didn't mean it's the first thing you do, I mean that if you check an Anbernic device with Android, you'll find game profile with preconfigured templates for certain games like God of War. Lots of times with frameskip enabled and other hacks.
      They do this for any games they show in advertisements essentially, and the handhelds have them baked in.

  • @shashamobi
    @shashamobi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks joey!
    i think il be good for a while with my odin 2 base 😅
    since i got it this is the only handeld i grab.
    Yes its more expensive then the rg556 or the rp4 pro but for the long run ? Those 100 usd extra from those devices is nothing compare the performance diff in my opinion.

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Completely agree! Odin 2 if you can afford it is the be all end all.

    • @ralex3697
      @ralex3697 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JoeysRetroHandhelds
      Agree

  • @williamegan6756
    @williamegan6756 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your views, Joey. I’ll admit, I was tempted to pull the plug and just preorder the 556 straight away, but you’ve convinced me to hold off for now. The OLED screen and its size are the big draw for me, but of course that would matter if the chip itself is a dud, and can’t play most of the PS2 titles that I’m buying it for!
    I notice you didn’t talk about Android games. Is that because with this chipset you expect most of them to work flawlessly?
    Thanks again.

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey thanks!
      Honestly, didn't talk about Android games just because we don't know what this device can do and I didn't want to overreach. Plus I don't play a ton of them to have familiarity with how HSR should run, or Genshin etc.

    • @josef689
      @josef689 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm thinking about buying it but some people say it's underpowered and the analog sticks are not good at all for precision in games like Doom, those are my only concerns. Thanks

  • @ElisBuenas82
    @ElisBuenas82 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve been tinkering with this gadget and loving it so much. Still unsure if will apply the customization for fixing the sticks, since I want to use it for steam link also and want to give some fps a try

  • @o0mrrobot0o26
    @o0mrrobot0o26 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wanna pre-order but I've been burned before enough times to wait. I still have an Ayn Odin so I'm in no rush. The OLED screen is very tempting but I'm gonna wait on reviews.

  • @toycoma98
    @toycoma98 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you using a new camera? Looks amazing, fancy looking. How are you moving the mouse when i can see your hands?

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hah, upgraded from S23U to S24U, didn't make a huge difference. I overlayed the website after!

  • @ColinRowlands
    @ColinRowlands 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not actually interested in this device due to having an Odin 2, but it does seem like more of a complete package overall than the retroid, it isn't the most powerful, but has a better display and better ergonomics while retroid most powerful tag has the caveat of 'under $200' since the Odin 2 and soon that new Ayaneo exist.

  • @ThecrazycakeEATAH
    @ThecrazycakeEATAH 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love silly cut of you talking from inside the console

  • @chriscampbell894
    @chriscampbell894 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey @JoeysRetroHandhelds - Keep up the good work! You mentioned a few videos back that you were going to make a "streaming guide" soon. Any progress on this? I've got Sunshine, PSPlay, XBXPlay, and Gamepass installed, but would love to hear your best practices guidance. I agree with your sentiment, as someone with a high-end GPU installed, why wouldn't I play games on my Steamdeck or Odin 2 using my PC/consoles if the network is available.

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh! I did, you might have missed it. th-cam.com/video/cJQ7Qi6BFGw/w-d-xo.html
      It was Moonlight/Sunshine focused, the other apps are basically plug and play so not much to do a video on for those.

  • @rollbustah
    @rollbustah 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It looks like a good streaming handheld option except for the fact that it still has the really cheap Switch style sticks every handheld company has been using for years. I wish they would drop them already and use ones more similar to the RP2S/4/Odin 2. I can't stand the awful range of motion and feel on these Switch sticks anymore.

  • @testing-testing5392
    @testing-testing5392 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Come on nobody knew about the difference of oled panels until valve mentioned it. Every new that Samsung was the principal maker of these panels.

  • @tattedmunky
    @tattedmunky 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Toronto mans?! lets go leafs!!!!!

  • @kcmega007
    @kcmega007 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi, joey ,,,is anbernic's pre order charge when the device ships or right away >??? , thanks

  • @BattleSpoons
    @BattleSpoons 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am mostly looking at this because of the PS2 and Game Cube emulation which I don't see on systems in this price range.

  • @CellPhish
    @CellPhish 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amen

  • @mattdavis9601
    @mattdavis9601 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Something funny I noticed in your thumbnail image and on Anbernic's website; the black model is photoshopped to show all the face buttons as the letter A.
    In regards to the cooling solution; I've watched a teardown of the Pocket 4 Pro and it looks like they use a little thermal paste and a chunk of finned aluminum. The fan is nestled in a cut out section of the aluminum heat sink and blows through some of the fins. But, not all. The right third doesn't look like it gets air at all. Is there a vapor chamber below the fins to distribute the heat to the part the fan actually blows on? I couldn't tell.
    I wouldn't be surprised if the RG556 turns out to have the superior cooling solution. It looks like the RP4 more or less keeps the heat trapped on top of the SoC so the fan has to work overtime. I've read that heat pipes are a lot more conductive than a chunk of metal. According to the picture you shared it looks like the RG556's pipe routes the heat away from the SoC right next to a vent for good passive cooling. The fan has a straight shot to move air over the entire end of the pipe and deal with all of the heat instead of missing a third. My guess, based off of these promo images, is that the fan will need to be ran more; but, not as hard as in the RG4P.
    I'm interested in the RG556 because I have a positive view of the Anbernic brand, no loyalty to any handheld company at the moment, a lot of loyalty to Android OS, the OLED screen, and the fact that the Pocket 4 is having some issues. And it's not just the trigger springs and green tint screens either. Relatedly; I'm still a little leery of the AYN Odins as well due to Retroid's issues. I have the money to buy something good. I don't have the money to buy something that turns out to have issues and I end up effectively throwing it away.
    The base spec Ayaneo Pocket Air is down to $299. That's only $20 more than the early bird price. The one upside to nobody buying them. I think it looks cool, I have no interest in Switch emulation and according to Zu it does everything else very well, and Ayaneo has a good reputation for hardware quality, don't they? I know their software isn't the best; but, jank has never bothered me much before as long as the basic Android parts are fine.

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL I didn't notice the four A's at all, it's staying now, it has to.
      You could be right about the cooling. Good points about the issues.
      The Pocket Air is a tough pill to swallow with the Odin 2 being as good as it is honestly.

  • @pintobeans994
    @pintobeans994 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My grandma …. She made me a nice shirt with matching anbernic panties.

  • @ManekiNeko1972
    @ManekiNeko1972 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    does it come with the games included? The Retroid Pocket does not.

  • @AE-bm4no
    @AE-bm4no 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    2024 and we still have down facing speakers. The first Gameboy in 1989 had a front facing speaker....😠 Get it together Anbernic and Retroid >=(

  • @jacers14
    @jacers14 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What does "usb c supports 1080p display port" is it the same as the switch or different?

    • @johnsducks9816
      @johnsducks9816 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah same as switch 1080p output through the usb c port to a monitor or TV

  • @cho-v4n
    @cho-v4n 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you are gonna get a rp4 get a grip 😂😂😂😂 I laughed at that as you did lol

  • @johnsducks9816
    @johnsducks9816 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm sorry did my man say the OLED vita screen is bad???? Damn maybe its not as good as switch or deck oled but saying its bad is nuts

  • @ninjason57
    @ninjason57 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want a handheld the size of this but linux

  • @DNAMobileGaming
    @DNAMobileGaming 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    9:24 you get a grip you Leafs nob 😂😂😂 jk jk

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Banned.

    • @DNAMobileGaming
      @DNAMobileGaming 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JoeysRetroHandhelds ha I love the Leafs man don't ban me 🙏 loved that part about the get a grip 🤣

  • @DTGofficial
    @DTGofficial 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There's no way people will be anything besides the Odin 2. I get going for the RP4/pro if you want something smaller but thats it. Even AYA NEOs next handheld looks so ergonomically trash

  • @shrippie-4214
    @shrippie-4214 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This guy looks like an off-brand Adam Sandler

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks! Adam Sandler is awesome, great company to be in.

    • @shrippie-4214
      @shrippie-4214 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JoeysRetroHandhelds I half heartedly agree

  • @fermio100
    @fermio100 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anbernic died to me after the rg351p

  • @mackw919
    @mackw919 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not a significant upgrade from my 405v im not flushing money down toilet to play the same games

  • @Mr4real0316
    @Mr4real0316 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Too late

  • @hynestimothy411
    @hynestimothy411 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ah it's only $200 so I pre-ordered,?

    • @josef689
      @josef689 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm thinking about buying it but some people say it's underpowered and the analog sticks are not good at all for precision in games like Doom, those are my only concerns. What do you think?

  • @scottyboy0321
    @scottyboy0321 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The old vita oleds are amazing. Idk wth you're talking about

    • @JoeysRetroHandhelds
      @JoeysRetroHandhelds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not compared to current OLED screens, they're vastly inferior.

    • @avoon1797
      @avoon1797 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not all oled made equals

    • @chemicalburrito782
      @chemicalburrito782 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      To be fair, the Vita was released in 2011. At the time, the Vita’s screen was awesome for a handheld device. Compared to new OLED screens, the one in the Vita (and the RG505) isn’t great anymore. But compared to the LCD panels in some of these other cheap retro handhelds it still can hold its own.

  • @louieisthename6696
    @louieisthename6696 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    looks cheap, but hey, don’t judge a book by its cover…

  • @angrygnome4304
    @angrygnome4304 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There's just no real advantage to buying one of these chinese handhelds early. 😂

  • @jakesmith5278
    @jakesmith5278 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    More AI generated device from Anbernic. Wait 2 weeks and see a new one.