What's the difference between the Anbernic RG477V and the Anbernic RG477M?

Anbernic RG477V has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG477M. Anbernic RG477V is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG477M is roughly 3% smaller and 6% lighter. Anbernic RG477V is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP, N64, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy; Anbernic RG477M is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast.

Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG477V or the Anbernic RG477M?

The Anbernic RG477V is the cheaper of the two at around $200, roughly $20 less than the Anbernic RG477M based on catalog pricing.

Which is newer, the Anbernic RG477V or the Anbernic RG477M?

The Anbernic RG477V is the newer model, released in 2025.

Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG477V or the Anbernic RG477M?

The Anbernic RG477M is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 5 collectors tracking it.

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Anbernic RG477V vs. Anbernic RG477M

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Quick verdict

Best value: RG477V
More portable: RG477V
Newer model: RG477V

Main differences

Anbernic RG477V has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG477M.
Anbernic RG477V is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
Anbernic RG477M is roughly 3% smaller and 6% lighter.
Anbernic RG477V is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP, N64, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy; Anbernic RG477M is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast.

Anbernic

RG477V

Details

Price: $200
OS: Android 14
Released: Dec 2025
Up to: Switch
Screen: 4.7 inch LTPS Touchscreen
Weight: 334 grams

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Anbernic

RG477M

Details

Price: $220
OS: Android 14
Released: Aug 2025
Up to: Switch
Screen: 4.7 inch LTPS Touchscreen
Weight: 354 grams

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Specs

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Spec	RG477V	RG477M
Price	$200	$220
OS	Android 14	Android 14
Screen	4.7 inch	4.7 inch
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Resolution	1280 x 960	1280 x 960
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Panel	LTPS Touchscreen	LTPS Touchscreen
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 8300	MediaTek Dimensity 8300
CPU	Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510	Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510
GPU	Mali-G615 MC6	Mali-G615 MC6
RAM	8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5	8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5
Storage	Internal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS, External MicroSD	Internal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS, External MicroSD
Battery	5500 mAh	5300 mAh
Weight	334 grams	354 grams
Dimensions	153 mm x 105.7 mm x 23 mm	176 mm x 89.4 mm x 15.5 - 21.3 mm
Video out	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Hall effect sticks	Yes	Yes
Analog triggers	No	No
Touch screen	Yes	Yes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

System	RG477V	RG477M
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

RG477V 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
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
RG477V 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477M N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477M PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
RG477M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
RG477V PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Extreme rendering problems due to Mali GPU
RG477M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Extreme rendering problems due to Mali GPU
RG477V Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
RG477M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
RG477V Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
RG477V GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477V Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG477M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG477V and the Anbernic RG477M?: Anbernic RG477V has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG477M. Anbernic RG477V is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG477M is roughly 3% smaller and 6% lighter. Anbernic RG477V is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP, N64, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy; Anbernic RG477M is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG477V or the Anbernic RG477M?: The Anbernic RG477V is the cheaper of the two at around $200, roughly $20 less than the Anbernic RG477M based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG477V or the Anbernic RG477M?: The Anbernic RG477V is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG477V or the Anbernic RG477M?: The Anbernic RG477M is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 5 collectors tracking it.

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