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AYANEO Pocket Micro vs. Anbernic RG556

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG556
Better screen
RG556
More portable
AYANEO Pocket Micro
Newer model
AYANEO Pocket Micro

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket Micro has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG556.
  • Anbernic RG556 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro is roughly 51% smaller and 30% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on Anbernic RG556.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG556 is highlighted for Dreamcast, PSP, N64, PS1.

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AYANEO Pocket Micro

Details
Price
$190
OS
Android 13
Released
Sep 2024
Up to
3DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
233 grams

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Specs

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SpecAYANEO Pocket MicroRG556
Price$190$175
Screen3.5 inch5.48 inch
Aspect ratio3:216:9
Resolution960 x 6401920 x 1080
PanelIPSAMOLED
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99UNISOC Tiger T820
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MP4
RAM6 GB / 8 GB8 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
Battery2600 mAh5500 mAh
Weight233 grams331 grams
Dimensions156 mm x 63 mm x 18 mm223 mm x 90 mm x 15-25 mm
Video outNoYes
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO Pocket MicroRG556
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

  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 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
  • RG556 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG556 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG556 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG556 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG556 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG556 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG556 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG556 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG556 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG556 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG556 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG556 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android is only compatible with Adreno GPUs and Android 11-14, so any device with a Mali GPU will not run Cemu.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG556 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG556 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG556 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG556 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG556 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG556 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket Micro and the Anbernic RG556?
AYANEO Pocket Micro has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG556. Anbernic RG556 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Micro is roughly 51% smaller and 30% lighter. AYANEO Pocket Micro has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on Anbernic RG556. AYANEO Pocket Micro is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG556 is highlighted for Dreamcast, PSP, N64, PS1.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket Micro or the Anbernic RG556?
The Anbernic RG556 is the cheaper of the two at around $175, roughly $15 less than the AYANEO Pocket Micro based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket Micro or the Anbernic RG556?
The AYANEO Pocket Micro is the newer model, released in 2024.

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