Device comparison

Anbernic RG557 vs. Anbernic RG477V

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG477V
Better screen
RG477V
More portable
RG477V
Newer model
RG477V

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG477V has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG557.
  • Anbernic RG477V is about $49 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG477V is roughly 19% smaller and 4% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG477V has a 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on Anbernic RG557.
  • Anbernic RG477V is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP, N64, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy; Anbernic RG557 is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.

Specs

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SpecRG557RG477V
Price$249$200
Screen5.48 inch4.7 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 960
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
PanelAMOLEDLTPS Touchscreen
RAM8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS, External MicroSD
Weight347 grams334 grams
Dimensions223 mm x 89 mm x 15-25 mm153 mm x 105.7 mm x 23 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes
Analog triggersYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG557RG477V
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

  • RG557 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 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
  • RG557 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG477V PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG557 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Extreme rendering problems due to Mali GPU
  • RG477V Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Extreme rendering problems due to Mali GPU
  • RG557 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG477V Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG557 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • RG557 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG557 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG557 and the Anbernic RG477V?
Anbernic RG477V has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG557. Anbernic RG477V is about $49 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG477V is roughly 19% smaller and 4% lighter. Anbernic RG477V has a 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on Anbernic RG557. Anbernic RG477V is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP, N64, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy; Anbernic RG557 is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG557 or the Anbernic RG477V?
The Anbernic RG477V is the cheaper of the two at around $200, roughly $49 less than the Anbernic RG557 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG557 or the Anbernic RG477V?
The Anbernic RG477V is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG557 or the Anbernic RG477V?
The Anbernic RG477V is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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