Anbernic RG-552Retro / Emulation
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Anbernic RG-552
Anbernic · Released Dec 2021 ·
The Anbernic RG-552 is a 5.36" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the RockChip RK3399. It launched at around $200.
6.9
out of 10
$200
Launch price $200
Pros
- +Huge 6400 mAh battery
- +Good community support, multiple CFWs available
- +High-resolution display
- +Access to mobile games and apps
- +Can be connected to a larger display
- +Access to PC ports via PortMaster
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Smooth navigation thanks to 4 GB of RAM
Cons
- −Black bars when playing older retro systems
- −Older Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store
- −No Bluetooth
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
NESFull speed
SNESFull speed
Nintendo 64Full speed
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSFull speed
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnLimited
DreamcastPlayable
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPPlayable
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- RockChip RK3399
- CPU
- Cortex-A72, 6 cores, 1.4 GHz - 1.8 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-T860 MP4, 600 MHz
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR4
- Storage
- 64GB eMMC
- Weight
- 362 g
- Dimensions
- 198.1 x 85.6 x 20 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 5.36″
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1152
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 6400 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4
- Bluetooth
- None
- Ports
- USB-C, Video out, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 2
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- No
- Hall effect sticks
- No
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Android 11
Also plays natively: Android, Linux
Our verdict
Value8.0
Build7.7
Screen9.0
Performance4.3
The Anbernic RG-552 is a 5.36" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the RockChip RK3399. It launched at around $200. It carries 4 GB of RAM and runs Android 11. Highlights include: Huge 6400 mAh battery; Good community support, multiple CFWs available; High-resolution display; Access to mobile games and apps. Trade-offs to note: Black bars when playing older retro systems; Older Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store; No Bluetooth.