Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Anbernic's latest Android handheld has a ton of power, excellent ergonomics, and a heftier $250 price tag. Let's do a deep-dive review about all the good, bad, and indifferent aspects of this device.
Anbernic website: tinyurl.com/RGC-RG557
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onPZPuV
RG557 impressions video: youtu.be/cEsA-NMPCRM
Android handheld starter guide: youtu.be/I4mqgcDYZFo
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: teepublic.com/stores/retro-game-corps?ref_id=35456
YT channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join
Patreon: patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
00:00 introduction
01:06 recap and pricing
03:53 ergonomics and feel
08:22 buttons and sound
10:44 AMOLED screen
12:45 emulation performance
20:31 higher end emulation
23:08 battery life
24:43 software experience
27:59 pre-loaded SD card
30:45 vs the Retroid Pocket 5
34:25 final thoughts
37:30 conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#Anbernic #RG557 #emulation #retrohandheld #ps2 #gamecube
Anbernic's latest Android handheld has a ton of power, excellent ergonomics, and a heftier $250 price tag. Let's do a deep-dive review about all the good, bad, and indifferent aspects of this device.
Anbernic website: tinyurl.com/RGC-RG557
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onPZPuV
RG557 impressions video: youtu.be/cEsA-NMPCRM
Android handheld starter guide: youtu.be/I4mqgcDYZFo
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: teepublic.com/stores/retro-game-corps?ref_id=35456
YT channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join
Patreon: patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
00:00 introduction
01:06 recap and pricing
03:53 ergonomics and feel
08:22 buttons and sound
10:44 AMOLED screen
12:45 emulation performance
20:31 higher end emulation
23:08 battery life
24:43 software experience
27:59 pre-loaded SD card
30:45 vs the Retroid Pocket 5
34:25 final thoughts
37:30 conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#Anbernic #RG557 #emulation #retrohandheld #ps2 #gamecube
