Good for
DS, N64, PS1, Genesis
Support listed to
Dreamcast
OS
Android 11
Custom firmware
Batocera
Released
Dec 2021
The RG552 is a premium horizontal retro handheld from Anbernic with a 5.36-inch 1920×1152 IPS screen, WiFi, and runs Android 11. It is best suited for DS, N64, PS1, Genesis, with support listed up to Dreamcast. It typically sells for around $200.
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Emulation
Supports 14 of 18 tested systems: 8 at excellent, 2 running well.
Mid-generation systems
Mixed5 of 5 systems listed as playable or better
Modern systems
Unsupported0 of 4 systems listed as playable or better
Classic systems
Excellent6 of 6 systems listed as playable or better
Sixth-generation systems
Limited3 of 3 systems listed as playable or better
Emulation source notes
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcnzFvZ4lZE
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip God of War Chains of Olympus (at 2x resolution), running around 22-30 FPS: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/838733031716028416/911979991623929917/QQ_605bc4f347e3bebdea22415b8a13776b1637493713.mp4
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Specifications
Display
Screen
5.36 inch
Aspect ratio
5:3
Resolution
1920 x 1152
Pixel density
417.74 PPI
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Performance
Chipset
RockChip RK3399
CPU
Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53
CPU clock
1.4 GHz - 1.8 GHz
CPU cores
6
CPU threads
6
GPU
Mali-T860 MP4
GPU clock
600 MHz
RAM
4 GB LPDDR4
Storage
Internal 64 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSD
Architecture
ARM
Build
Battery
6400 mAh
Weight
362 grams
Dimensions
198.1 mm x 85.6 mm x 20 mm
Material
Plastic
Charge port
USB-C x2
Controls
Shoulder buttons
Inline
D-pad
Top
Thumbsticks
Symmetrical
Extra buttons
Function Button (Android: Home, Linux: Hotkey),
Features
FAQ
- What systems can the Anbernic RG552 emulate?
- The Anbernic RG552 plays systems up to Dreamcast well. It is at its best with DS, N64, PS1, Genesis.
- Can the Anbernic RG552 play Dreamcast games?
- Yes. Dreamcast performance on the Anbernic RG552 is rated good in our catalog. Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Can the Anbernic RG552 play Saturn games?
- Only partially. Saturn on the Anbernic RG552 is playable with compromises. Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- How much does the Anbernic RG552 cost?
- The Anbernic RG552 typically sells for around $200, which puts it in the premium tier of retro handhelds.
- What operating system does the Anbernic RG552 run?
- The Anbernic RG552 ships with Android 11 and also supports Batocera.
- What screen does the Anbernic RG552 have?
- It has a 5.36 inch IPS display with a 5:3 aspect ratio, running at 1920 x 1152 at 417.74 PPI.
Guides & Help
Track play sessions on Android with retroshelf
Install the retroshelf Android app to automatically track every game you play on Retroid, AYN, Ayaneo, and other Android handhelds, and sync it to your collection.
Track play sessions on Batocera with retroshelf
Install the retroshelf plugin on Batocera (ARM handhelds and x86_64 PCs) and send your play sessions to your collection.
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