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Anbernic RG55G1 vs. Anbernic RG477V

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG55G1
Better screen
RG477V
More portable
RG477V
Newer model
RG55G1

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG477V.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 is about $50 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG477V is roughly 10% smaller and 1% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG477V.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG477V is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP, N64, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy.

Anbernic

RG55G1

Details
Price
$150
OS
Android 14
Released
Aug 2026
Up to
3DS
Screen
5.5 inch IPS
Weight
339 grams

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Most played on RG477V

  1. 1
    Metroid Prime

    Metroid Prime

    1 player · 1 session

  2. 2
    God of War

    God of War

    1 player · 1 session

  3. 3
    Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

    Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

    1 player · 1 session

Specs

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SpecRG55G1RG477V
Price$150$200
Screen5.5 inch4.7 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 960
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
PanelIPSLTPS Touchscreen
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 8300
CPUCortex-A78 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510
GPUQualcomm Adreno A12Mali-G615 MC6
RAM4 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5
StorageInternal 64 GB / 128 GB, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS, External MicroSD
Battery6000 mAh5500 mAh
Weight339 grams334 grams
Dimensions208 mm x 86 mm x 17 mm153 mm x 105.7 mm x 23 mm
Video outNoYes
Analog triggersYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG55G1RG477V
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

  • RG55G1 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 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
  • RG55G1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG477V 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 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
  • RG55G1 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
  • RG55G1 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
  • RG55G1 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG477V PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG477V PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG477V PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG55G1 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
  • RG55G1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG477V Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 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
  • RG55G1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG477V Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Extreme rendering problems due to Mali GPU
  • RG55G1 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
  • RG55G1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG477V Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG55G1 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
  • RG55G1 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
  • RG55G1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG477V GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 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 RG55G1 and the Anbernic RG477V?
Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG477V. Anbernic RG55G1 is about $50 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG477V is roughly 10% smaller and 1% lighter. Anbernic RG55G1 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG477V. Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG477V is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP, N64, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG55G1 or the Anbernic RG477V?
The Anbernic RG55G1 is the cheaper of the two at around $150, roughly $50 less than the Anbernic RG477V based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG55G1 or the Anbernic RG477V?
The Anbernic RG55G1 is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG55G1 or the Anbernic RG477V?
The Anbernic RG477V is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 2 collectors tracking it.

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