Device comparison

Creoqode Lyra vs. Anbernic RG-477M

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-477M
Better screen
RG-477M
More portable
Lyra
Newer model
RG-477M

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-477M has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG-477M is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Creoqode Lyra is roughly 5% smaller.
  • Anbernic RG-477M has a 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Creoqode Lyra.
  • Anbernic RG-477M runs Android 14; Creoqode Lyra runs Linux (RetroPie).

Creoqode

Lyra

Details
Price
$222
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2019
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch TFT
Weight
?

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Anbernic

RG-477M

Details
Price
$220
OS
Android 14
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
3DS
Screen
4.7 inch LTPS Touchscreen
Weight
354 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

Community signal

Collectors
Lyra0
RG-477M1
Rating
LyraNo reviews yet
RG-477MNo reviews yet
Logged play
LyraNo logged sessions yet
RG-477MNo logged sessions yet

Specs

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SpecLyraRG-477M
Price$222$220
OSLinux (RetroPie)Android 14
Screen5.0 inch4.7 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution800 x 4801280 x 960
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
PanelTFTLTPS Touchscreen
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837B0MediaTek Dimensity 8300
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVMali-G615 MC6
RAM1 GB DDR28 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS, External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh5300 mAh
Weight?354 grams
Dimensions186 mm x 80 mm x 19 mm176 mm x 89.4 mm x 15.5 - 21.3 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemLyraRG-477M
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

  • Lyra DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG-477M 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
  • Lyra 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-477M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-477M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG-477M N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-477M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-477M PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-477M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-477M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Lyra PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-477M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-477M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-477M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-477M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Extreme rendering problems due to Mali GPU
  • Lyra Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-477M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-477M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Lyra Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-477M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-477M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-477M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG-477M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Creoqode Lyra and the Anbernic RG-477M?
Anbernic RG-477M has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-477M is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Creoqode Lyra is roughly 5% smaller. Anbernic RG-477M has a 120 Hz LTPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Creoqode Lyra. Anbernic RG-477M runs Android 14; Creoqode Lyra runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the Creoqode Lyra or the Anbernic RG-477M?
The Anbernic RG-477M is the cheaper of the two at around $220, roughly $2 less than the Creoqode Lyra based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Creoqode Lyra or the Anbernic RG-477M?
The Anbernic RG-477M is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Creoqode Lyra or the Anbernic RG-477M?
The Anbernic RG-477M is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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