The Anbernic RG556 vs the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro: Which one should you choose?
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This video compares 2 retro handhelds around the $200 mark: The Anbernic RG556 & The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro.
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Reviewing a console you don't own is an interesting move
I realize that this kinda content will not resonate with everyone and that is ok. Really doing my best to make it clear that my video's are based on research and not hands on experience. Honestly just can't afford these at the moment. Trusting I'll get there but not there yet. I do love research and comparing devices though and I also think that having a summary of the findings of some of the top hands on reviews in one place could be useful to some viewers. Hope the above makes sense.
Thanks, appreciate the video. Cleared up a few things
Glad it helped!
Great!! Thanks very much 🙂
It's a pleasure 😁
After nerding out for several days on content showcasing both devices I went with the 556. Wow do I freaking love this thing. The insane price to performance ratio, ultra comfortable form and ergonomics, larger overall but still very compact size, and much bigger and better OLED 1080p screen were the deciding factors for me. And I'm having zero issues running PS2 games, they look and play awesome.
Awesome, feedback like this makes me lean more towards the 556 when it comes to deciding between these devices. The only thing that drew me to the RP4 Pro is the better performance but after researching it a bit it seems to be a minimal difference and the fact that the 556 is cheaper just makes it a more compelling choice. Thanks for sharing.
@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh Anbernic can easily offer a firmware update or two to get even more performance out of the 556. But there's nothing Retroid can do to increase the screen size and resolution of that inferior screen. Not only that, but the 556 comes right out of the box as the most comfortable handheld you could ever ask for. You have to spend even more on left and right grip extensions to make the Retroid more comfortable. For me with the Retroid you're paying more while making too many sacrifices and compromises just to have a slightly more compact device with better thumb sticks and only mildly to moderately better processing power than the 556.
That's really well said and i have to admit that i did not consider firmware updates. Those could eek out some more performance. I gues the choice will largely come down to how badly you want a PS2 gaming capable device that is pocketable at the end of the day. That will largely be infuenced by when you want to play your retro games. If you want it to play on the go i could still see an argument for the RP4 Pro. What;s your experience like with the size of the RG556, do you think it would comfortably fit in a small day backpack?
I picked up the 556 as an upgrade to my beloved but dated 5 year old GPDXD+. Still looks and plays great after going everywhere with me for all that time, and as far as compactibility it's unbeatable. Neither one of these devices can touch it in that one regard. That said, both the Retroid and 556 are still much more compact than not. If compactness is a major must have feature the Retroid is more dimensionally compact for sure. But not by much. For me I was more than willing to sacrifice a little compactibility for the 556's phenomenal price, ultra comfortable ergos and much better OLED screen. I honestly think the 556 is the most perfectly sized handheld I've ever played. Not too big, not too small, but just right with a perfect screen size. The Retroid's 4.7" screen size is even smaller than my GPD's 5" screen and its screen resolution is the same. That's not the screen I want to be playing PS2 games on. But on the 556's 5.5" screen they look so good. And it's very slender too. I have a black hard case on it's way that was only $10 on Amazon, and it's dimensions aren't going to take up much space in my EDC satchel at all. Like the Retroid the GPD XD also has a rudimentary rectangular shape, and I can tell you the 556 isn't just a little more comfortable to hold and play, it's waaay more comfortable. And wow is it an incredible rush to be playing PS2 again after so many years on such an incredibly affordable and awesome compact hand held like the 556. Seriously I can't love this thing enough. Last night I ordered an SD card for the 556 from Aliexpress that's nothing but PS2 games, 480 of them. I figured if I only love 10% of them the price was still worth it. @@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh
That sounds awesome. Figured it would not be too much of hassle to carry around in a small backpack so its good to have that confirmed. I can imagine that playing PS2 games is a rush. I never owned a playstation when i was younger. Went Straight from SNES to PC. So ihave really enjpoyed discovering and playing all the old games since i have started playing around with emulation on my PC again, especially the PS2 ones. Still want to track down Chrono Trigger and Play it. BNot eve sure what console it was on but i have heard it mentioned so many times in the retro community i feel like i have to try it.Thanks for the detailed feedback, you are busy making a RG556 convert of me.
what is name of the game showing on RG556 IN THE VERDICT PART OF THE VIDEO ?
Hi that's Earthworm Jim 2. It was a classic 2d side scroller about an earthworm that obtains a special suit and has to fight against an evil crow and his minions. Was released on the 16bit Sega Mega Drive and the Super Nintendo console back in the day.
I love my rp4p... Very happy with it and it's size.. I have a switch lite and don't mind. Took 2 weeks to get here and could track it easy with Shop.
Good to hear that you are enjoying it. The pocketability is definitely a plus. What is you experience with extended Play sessions though? Does it not get a bit uncomfortable to hold after a hour or 2 of play?
Got the retroid pocket coming in the mail. Cant wait
Awesome man, let me know what you think of it when you get it. I love hearing what people's first hand experience is with these. Can't afford one myself yet but trustiung that i will be able to soon. In the mean time i will have to live vicariously through the feedback im getting form all the fans here so don't forget to let me know what your experience is with it.
@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh Got it and love it. Running ps2 games with ease and with upscaling and filtering they look even better than the original. Using a 1TB card and have a huge collection of games now. Haven’t had any major issues I couldn’t figure out yet. It does take some time to setup but that’s half the fun. Hope you get one soon it’s soooo worth it
Thanks for the feedback. I ma glad to hear that you are enjoying it. I have seen how good PS2 games can looked when they are upscaled, so i am with you there. Running emulation on my PC and laptop at the moment and enjoying discovering all these old classics as i never owned a PS2 when i was younger. Enjoy your RP4 man
on paper pocket 4 wins on performance, but once you see the screen and the ergonomic on the rg556, you opinion will change.
I can imagine what your saying to be true. The positive feedback on this Video alone in regards to the 556 is testimony to it. The screen looks awesome in the hands on reviews I've seen already, I can only imagine how it would look in person.Thanks for the feedback
Waiting on the 556 to get here. April 25th!
You are going to love it even more than you already know you will. And wait until you hear the on board speakers. I wasn't expecting such clear and immersive sound from a hand held, it's really impressive.
@@davidsapir3764 I was already excited but you're getting me even more hyped!
Awesome, let me know what you think when you get it.
I jave rp4 pro and it is fantastic and comlact, but
I think of gwtting 556 on a discount some day because of oled display
Nice, so im assuming you haven't had any issues with the triggers failing then? That Oled display is what really felt very torn between the too. Also there has been such positive feedback about the 556 in the comments it is realy winning me over. Think i would prefer the awesome display and comfort over the pocketability.
The RG556 is in stock at Anbernic because the demand is just not their for their high end handhelds. The RG28XX on the other hand will probably be a big seller for Anbernic.
I would say that is a fairly accurate assement. Not Shure why though the 556 is cheaper and Eve though it is not very pocketable it sounds like and awesome handheld. I have to say I just found out this week the Odin 1 is available for $199. That would be a muck better handheld to get in terms of performance for roughly the same price as these. It's a different beast for sure but should give you better gameplay with the Snapdragon processor it has.
@@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh 199 for the Odin 1 is reasonable.
Agreed and it will definitely beat out the processors in the 556 and the RP 4 Pro. If had it lying around i would definitely get that .
Honestly, using your smartphone as a benchmark, the screen on the RP4 is pretty small. I really wish I could make it just slightly bigger.
You got a point there.That's the price of having something pocketable I guess. Another plus for the 556 then? everytime I get feedback on this it seems to be another reason to choose the 556. I'm seriously leaning over to team Anbernic.
If you plan on docking the device to play on a bigger TV, then the RPPro4 is for you.
Interesting, Is it easier to doc the Pocket4 Pro in your opinion? I can see that it looks like the USB C slot is a bit more central than that of the RG556, guessing that may make it eaiert to dock?
To my opinion the RG405M IS ONE OF THE BEST OUT THERE... HELL OF A CONSOLE 👍👍👍👍👍👍
The 405M is quite impressive especially for its size, its processor is less powerfull than the RG556 but it can do quite a bit with it from what i hear. I also love the look of the metal shell and it looks super pocketable. The 556 would be able to play more demanding games though with a price difference of about $20 i would rather opt for it so you can get the better screen and processor. But if you love Anbernic and you want something super pocketable the 405M would be a good choice. Have you seen my video on on it here? czcams.com/video/U7LD717smN0/video.html
nah, amoled just stinks in the long run. Sure it looks good, but amoled burn will happen for sure.
Didn't know they were more prone to that but looked it up and wadaya know, it's true. So that would be a consideration when choosing between these units.Seems like you can extend the lifespan by avoiding keeping a static image on the screen for long periods at a time and running it below max brightness.. Thanks for the input. I learned something from it.
Bad dpad and even worst thumbsticks disqualified the Ambernics immediately. Get the hand grip for the RP 4 plus and call it a day.
Interesting, did you have a bad experience with one of the anbernics with the controls? Just haven't heard any overly negative feedback regarding the controls on the RG556 yet.Im going of the general feel im getting from the hands on reviews i've seen though so i could be wrong.Whats the feel like of the RP pro 4 with the grip? i haven't seen any feedback on that online as yet.
How about neither? SF2000 gang represent!😂
😂 lol. SF2000 is definitely a lot more affordable, thinking of getting myself one. Was quite impressed with it. But if you want to play PS2 or GameCube games on a handheld you would have to consider one of these 2.
who can emulate ps2 better?
Hi if you want a handheld console that would emulate PS2 better you could also consider the AYN Odin it is also $199 and has a snapdragon 845 chip which should play PS2 games just fine. Just be aware it runs Android and is quite a bit larger than the 2 handhelds in this video.
hello, newb here just learned that these kinds of devices exist. what would be a good pick if I want to play ps vita and psp games? also how do the analog sticks on these devices compare to those on the ps vita and psp? I plan on playing old fifa games mostly.
Hi There, it is awesome when you discover these. A whole new world opened up for me. i do not own any of the handhelds i reviewed as yet, at this stage i am doing summary overviews of some of the top hands on reviews out there. From my research though i could recommend the Trimui Smart Pro to fit your description of what you want to play. It plays Most PSP and PSvita games, especially with the new firmware. Sells for between $60-$80 depending on where you buy and it has a comparable shape to the Vita. it will probably still struggle with the top end PSP games but from the reviews i checked it would probably be able to play about 70-80% of them. If your willing to spend a bit more one of the units in this video will do PSP and PS Vita for sure. Hope this helps. You can check out my overview on the Trimui Smart Pro here: czcams.com/video/8ZnrG-GA83c/video.html and Here: czcams.com/video/-Qt2cWghIiQ/video.html. Be sure to check the descirtion in these videos for the source reviews i referenced for more in depth info.
In regards to the Analog sticks i sadly cannot comment on how they compare, haven't had hands on with either. Maybe someone can help us with a comment on this?
If i remember correctly though reviewers had a good experience with them. Check the source reviews i listed in the video's i mentioned below,l Russ at Retro Games Corps does detailed hands on reviews of these devices and im sure i listed a link to one of his hands on reviews in my original overview video.
The best thing for this would be a used PS vita. Vita emulation is so new that it’s not really a viable option on these.
PS vita is backward compatible with PSP and runs them and PS1 games natively on the hardware.
@@justjoshininjapan700 Thanks for the feedback. It raises a point that i did not consider. You are correct in that PS vita emulation is pretty new so emulating it will be hit and miss. Personally though i am just not crazy about purchasing second hand harware that probably doesn't have any warranty on it, I just never have been, but i have to admit most of the time there is no issue with devices bought. I checked E-bay though and the average for a 2nd hand PS Vita is abour $150 which makes it almost as much as the units in this Video. I gues it will come down to how badly you want to play the entire PS vita catalog. Appreciate you raising that though it is definitely something to consider if you want a retro handheld that can handle PSP and PS Vita well.