When we talk about portable consoles, the first thing that comes to mind is Nintendo switchThe best -selling portable console in the world and is about to receive an expected second generation. We cannot forget the Asus Rog Ally and Lenovo Legion Goportable consoles managed by Windows 11 which allows you to install console emulators, an option not available on the Steam deck.
If what we are looking for is a portable console for Imitate games retro PC and consoles, there is no need to buy a console managed by Windows 11, consoles that exceed 700 dollars. What we need is a portable console designed to perform old games such as those offered by the manufacturer Anbernique.
This manufacturer has become a benchmark on the market of portable consoles to imitate Retro video games Thanks to the wide range models he currently offers on the market and which has just developed to add a new model. We are talking about Anbernic RG 557A console that we already know all of its specifications in the absence of knowing the price.
Anbernic RG 557, new portable retro games
Anbernic RG 557 is the natural successor of the Anbernic RG 556 which was launched last year when the processor was updated from a UNISOC T820 Dimensity 8300 by Mediatek, a 4 Nm processor that offers higher performance and lower consumption accompanied by graphics Mali-G615.
With the processor, we find 12 GB of RAM LPDDR5X y 256 GB of storage UFS 4.0, twice the storage space as the Anbernic RG556 and which is also fast double. We can extend the storage space to 2 to via a microSD memory card.
As for the screen, and like the previous generation, this new model also incorporates a screen of 5.48 inches type In love With resolution Complete HD.
Regarding connectivity options, this model has a care Bluetooth 5.3 Y Wi-Fi 6th. If we talk about autonomy, we have to talk about a 5,500 mAh battery that offers to 8 hours of use continued without having to charge it.
Regarding joysticks, instead of using the hall effect, use capacitivos joystickswhich, like those who use the effect of the room, do not suffer from wear, but can be affected by dirt, humidity or electrical interference.
It is the same type of joystick that is in the Nintendo Switch 2. As soon as the accommodation is available in white and transparent purple, it has RGB lighting Customizable, is managed by Android 14 and allows you to run retro games from Wii U to PS2, via Game Boy, N64, PSP, Nintendo 3DS, among others.
Price and availability
The only thing we need to know about the new Anbernic RG 557 portable console is the price and availability, the data that the company will announce in the coming days. The price of the previous generation, the RG566 was to 173 dollarsSo this new generation will have a similar price. Regarding availability, more of the same thing. If we take into account that you have already announced all the specifications, it will be a question of days that will reach the market.
