Device comparison

Anbernic RG55G1 vs. Retroid Pocket Classic

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket Classic
Better screen
Retroid Pocket Classic
More portable
Retroid Pocket Classic
Newer model
RG55G1

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Classic.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic is about $36 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket Classic is roughly 31% smaller and 34% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Classic.
  • Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Retroid Pocket Classic is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, 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 Retroid Pocket Classic

  1. 1
    Tetris DS

    Tetris DS

    1 player · 1 session

  2. 2
    Advance Wars

    Advance Wars

    1 player · 1 session

  3. 3
    Pokémon Emerald Version

    Pokémon Emerald Version

    1 player · 1 session

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG55G1Retroid Pocket Classic
Price$150$114
Screen5.5 inch3.92 inch
Aspect ratio16:931:27
Resolution1920 x 10801240 x 1080
PanelIPSAMOLED
RAM4 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 64 GB / 128 GB, External MicroSDInternal 64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
Battery6000 mAh5000 mAh
Weight339 grams223 grams
Dimensions208 mm x 86 mm x 17 mm89.9 mm x 138 mm x 26 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo
Analog triggersYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG55G1Retroid Pocket Classic
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
  • Retroid Pocket Classic DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG55G1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG55G1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic 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
  • Retroid Pocket Classic 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
  • Retroid Pocket Classic 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
  • Retroid Pocket Classic 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
  • Retroid Pocket Classic PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG55G1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retroid Pocket Classic PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG55G1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic 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
  • Retroid Pocket Classic Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG55G1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic 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
  • Retroid Pocket Classic Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG55G1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic 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
  • Retroid Pocket Classic Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG55G1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic 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
  • Retroid Pocket Classic 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
  • Retroid Pocket Classic GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG55G1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Classic Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG55G1 and the Retroid Pocket Classic?
Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Classic. Retroid Pocket Classic is about $36 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Classic is roughly 31% smaller and 34% lighter. Anbernic RG55G1 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Classic. Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Retroid Pocket Classic is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG55G1 or the Retroid Pocket Classic?
The Retroid Pocket Classic is the cheaper of the two at around $114, roughly $36 less than the Anbernic RG55G1 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG55G1 or the Retroid Pocket Classic?
The Anbernic RG55G1 is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG55G1 or the Retroid Pocket Classic?
The Retroid Pocket Classic is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 14 collectors tracking it.

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