Device comparison

Anbernic RG477M vs. Retroid Pocket 6

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG477M
Better screen
Retroid Pocket 6
More portable
Retroid Pocket 6
Newer model
Retroid Pocket 6

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket 6 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG477M.
  • Anbernic RG477M is about $24 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG477M is roughly 5% smaller and 11% lighter.
  • Retroid Pocket 6 has a 120 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG477M.
  • Retroid Pocket 6 runs Android 13; Anbernic RG477M runs Android 14.
  • Retroid Pocket 6 is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP; Anbernic RG477M is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast.

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Specs

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SpecRG477MRetroid Pocket 6
Price$220$244
OSAndroid 14Android 13
Screen4.7 inch5.5 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution1280 x 9601920 x 1080
PanelLTPS TouchscreenAMOLED Touchscreen
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPUCortex-A715 / Cortex-A510Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510
GPUMali-G615 MC6Qualcomm Adreno 740
RAM8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR58 GB / 12 GB
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery5300 mAh6000 mAh
Weight354 grams320 g
Dimensions176 mm x 89.4 mm x 15.5 - 21.3 mm210.4 mm x 86.6 mm x 17.2 mm
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG477MRetroid Pocket 6
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • RG477M DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Retroid Pocket 6 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retroid Pocket 6 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG477M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Extreme rendering problems due to Mali GPU
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG477M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG477M and the Retroid Pocket 6?
Retroid Pocket 6 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG477M. Anbernic RG477M is about $24 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG477M is roughly 5% smaller and 11% lighter. Retroid Pocket 6 has a 120 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG477M. Retroid Pocket 6 runs Android 13; Anbernic RG477M runs Android 14. Retroid Pocket 6 is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP; Anbernic RG477M is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG477M or the Retroid Pocket 6?
The Anbernic RG477M is the cheaper of the two at around $220, roughly $24 less than the Retroid Pocket 6 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG477M or the Retroid Pocket 6?
The Retroid Pocket 6 is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG477M or the Retroid Pocket 6?
The Anbernic RG477M is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 5 collectors tracking it.

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