Anbernic is finally back with a new handheld, after their longest hiatus in years. The RG557 is a minor refresh to the RG556, with a couple nice upgrades — and a few stumbles along the way.
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00:00 introduction
01:06 specs and pricing
02:26 unboxing and impressions
05:08 size comparisons
06:42 analog sticks and d-pad
11:42 other buttons
14:00 audio and screen
17:44 software experience
23:00 benchmarks
24:26 emulation testing
30:28 summary (likes and dislikes)
32:56 conclusion
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Originally posted by UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw on 2025-04-20 14:00:50




