Anbernic RG477M vs Retroid Pocket 5 (and others)

Anbernic’s latest handheld is an excellent retro gaming handheld, but there are many other choices out there. Let’s compare it to the current mid-tier champs: the Retroid Pocket 5 family.

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RG477M review:
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Retroid Pocket Flip 2 review:
Retroid Pocket Mini v2 review:

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Black Frame Insertion video:
Android handheld starter guide:
ROCKNIX:
PortMaster:

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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:10 quick recap
04:08 tech details
05:24 size and weight
06:35 controller design
07:38 the controls
11:33 comfort and ergonomics
13:58 screen comparison
18:53 motion blur and input latency
21:52 audio comparison
23:28 fan noise
24:35 performance comparison
26:16 GameCube and PS2
30:17 high-end emulation
32:10 Android games and streaming
33:13 Linux compatibility
34:33 battery life
35:33 summary and conclusion

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Originally posted by UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw on 2025-08-02 13:00:29