RG 557
from $267
emulates up to 3DSAnbernic RG 557 vs Retroid Pocket G2: which one should you choose?
Both handhelds side by side: price, chip, screen, battery, weight, and what each can emulate, with sources and verification dates.
Pocket G2
Out of stock
emulates up to 3DSIn short
- Both emulate up to the same confirmed limit: 3DS.
- On the chip side, the Anbernic RG 557 (Dimensity 8300) ranks above the Retroid Pocket G2 (Snapdragon G2 Gen 2) in our indicative ranking.
- The Anbernic RG 557 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh versus 5000 mAh).
Specs side by side
The better value is underlined when it can be measured. “—” means not confirmed under the cross-checking rule.
| Criterion | Anbernic RG 557 | Retroid Pocket G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (best in-stock offer) | $267 | Out of stock |
| Emulates up to | 3DS | 3DS |
| Chip | Dimensity 8300 | Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 5.48" AMOLED | 5.5" AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 | 1920×1080 |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | — | 280 g |
| Shape | horizontal | horizontal |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 |
What each can emulate
Verdicts are only published when three independent sources agree. Where both have a verdict: the Anbernic RG 557 does better on 0 systems, the Retroid Pocket G2 on 0, and they tie on 4. How it is verified.
| System | Anbernic RG 557 | Retroid Pocket G2 |
|---|---|---|
| NES | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| SNES | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| GBA | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| NDS | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| PS1 | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| N64 | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| PSP | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| GameCube | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| PS2 | ◐ playable | ◐ playable |
| 3DS | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| Switch | ◔ limited | not confirmed |