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Overview
The RG55G1 is a mid-range horizontal retro handheld from Anbernic with a 5.5-inch 1920×1080 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Android 14. It is best suited for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS, with support listed up to 3DS.
- Screen
- 5.5 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
- RAM
- 4 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X
- Battery
- 6000 mAh
- Weight
- 339 grams
- OS
- Android 14
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th gengood
- GameCubeGood
- WiiGood
- PS2Good
- Modernmixed
- 3DSGood
- Wii ULimited
- PS3No
- SwitchLimited
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- 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: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
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Specifications
General
- Released
- August 2026
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Android 14
- Price range
- Mid-Range
Display
- Screen
- 5.5 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 400.53 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
- CPU
- Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55, 8 cores, 1.96 GHz - 2.40 GHz
- GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno A12, 1.01 GHz
- RAM
- 4 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- Internal 64 GB / 128 GB, External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 6000 mAh, 8 hours
- Weight
- 339 grams
- Dimensions
- 208 mm x 86 mm x 17 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Hall effect sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
- Extra buttons
- Power, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the Anbernic RG55G1 emulate?
The Anbernic RG55G1 plays systems up to 3DS well. It is at its best with Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS.
Can the Anbernic RG55G1 play 3DS games?
Yes. 3DS performance on the Anbernic RG55G1 is rated good in our catalog. Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the Anbernic RG55G1 play Wii U games?
Not well. Wii U performance on the Anbernic RG55G1 is rated poor. Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
How much does the Anbernic RG55G1 cost?
The Anbernic RG55G1 typically sells for around $150, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Anbernic RG55G1 run?
The Anbernic RG55G1 ships with Android 14.
What screen does the Anbernic RG55G1 have?
It has a 5.5 inch IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 1920 x 1080 at 400.53 PPI.
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