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ANBERNIC RG556 Handheld Game Console US$144.44 (~A$229.74) Delivered @ Anbernic Direct Store AliExpress

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Decided I'd grab something with a bit more oomph about it than some of the cheaper retro consoles. Hopefully it helps someone.
To get this price, check out in USD, using a credit card that doesn't charge or gives rebates on international fees (like ING).
Oh, and don't forget 19% cashback through Top Cash Back also! Bringing this down to around $187 after cashback.

Specification:
System: Android 13
RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X
Storage: 128G UFS2.2
Language: Multi-language
Color name: Black, Transparent Blue
GPU: Quad Core Mali- G57 850MHz
Speaker: High fidelity dual speakers
TF card: Support TF card expansion, up to 2TB.
Screen: 5.48-inch AMOLED screen, OCA full fit 1080*1920
WIFI /Bluetooth: 2.4/5G WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac,Bluetooth 5.0
Battery: Polymer lithium battery 5500mAh, battery life 8 hours.
Charging: Support 5V/2A charging, approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge.

CPU: Unisoc T820 processor, 6nm EUV 5G SOC chip. Octa-core 1[email protected]+3[email protected]+4*[email protected].

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  • PainToad on 26/03/2025 - 19:43
    +11

    Lol at the review complaining that device is rooted and their bank is blocking him from using their app on the device.

    Imagine thinking doing your online banking on this is a good idea…

    • Atomik17 on 26/03/2025 - 19:52
      +3

      Ah yes.. Let me store my cold wallet storage for crypto 😂

    • BepisCola on 26/03/2025 - 20:42
      +4

      I personally like to manage my finances on a Damsung smart fridge

    • alitadark on 26/03/2025 - 20:05
      +4

      what other $230 device can emulate ps4?

    • PainToad on 26/03/2025 - 20:06
      +2

      pfff emulating PS5 Pro at 2X resolution or nothing.

  • Jaduqimon on 26/03/2025 - 20:14
    +2

    https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005008094860845.html?

    406H cheaper 4:3 4" screen same specs otherwise if anyones interested 120ish USD delivered.

  • GReeeeN on 26/03/2025 - 20:16

    does moonlight work with this?

    • bread69 on 26/03/2025 - 21:25

      gamsir g8 + mobile is meta

  • crankyjay on 26/03/2025 - 20:33
    -1

    I reckon you would be better off getting a Retroid Pocket 5 for more: $239 USD landed in Sydney

    Better analog sticks, more portable, snapdragon 865 (better for switch emulation)

    • PhoenixAUS on 26/03/2025 - 20:40

      That’s an additional $150 AUSD though. Don’t get me wrong, the additional power is handy (I’ve got a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro myself) but all depends on your use case. Of note too, the new Retroid Pocket 6 (or whatever it will be called) will be using the newest generation snapdragon processors. So we maybe seeing Odin 2 and higher power in the next Retroid offerings. Personally right now I’d be waiting for that announcement instead of getting a Retroid Pocket 5, as the release of a new Retroid (not the flip or classic) might be closer than expected.

      • crankyjay on 26/03/2025 - 22:47

        Yeah I agree the key point is use case - I want a device for travel (plane/train rides). This is not my at home moonlight device (that is an ipad mini + gamesir g8+)

        Retro Pocket 5 is great for that usecase, more than the RG556; and even more so than the Odin 2 Portal (too big)

        I think for the performance you get already with the 865, the upgrade to SD8G2 does not incrementally add more playable games; which is why i decided against waiting for the RP6

    • fatbeer on 26/03/2025 - 20:40
      +1

      For US$100 more?
      You'd lose the OLED screen, and gain only a bit more power.

      • Jaduqimon on 26/03/2025 - 20:42
        +1

        RP5 has oled

        and you can get it 208 USD landed with coupon: https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005008465447945.html?

        $30 cashback from TOP cashback

      • crankyjay on 26/03/2025 - 22:49

        As others have said already, RP5 has OLED. It actually has a better panel than RG556

        And the “bit more power” gives you switch emulation at 60fps for a lot of games

  • TheDukeOfNukem on 26/03/2025 - 20:44
    +2

    Love mine. Use it for PS2/GameCube emulation 95% of the time, but it handles 3DS really well too, and even the odd Switch game if that's your bag. Android games are (obviously) excellent too, but all I really have is like Minecraft, GTA, and Vampire Survivors.

    Anyway, screen is great, performance is great, sticks don't have the greatest range of motion (biggest complaint you'll hear from people) but I've never had any problems and personally quite like them.

  • vash12 on 26/03/2025 - 21:57

    HODL… Switch 2 is right around the corner! Majority of the handhelds will drop prices

    • PainToad on 26/03/2025 - 22:09
      +4

      Doubtful. They’re completely different things.

    • TrafalgarSean on 26/03/2025 - 23:34

      Maybe old switches that you can jailbreak and emulate on, but these devices won't be affected.

  • Splashtash on 26/03/2025 - 22:23

    Damn… I just sold a second hand one for $250 lol. Guy that bought it said he tried Ali express but it got cancelled

    • habib23q on 26/03/2025 - 23:45

      Wow i bought mine brand new from anbernic official store on ebay for $240 back in last september lol

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