This new retro handheld just outclassed the Retroid Pocket 5 for Wii U and upscaled PS2

TL;DR ANBERNIC has revealed its first device of 2025, the RG-557, featuring a large AMOLED display. It’s the most powerful device the company has ever released, emulating Wii U and upscaled PS2 games with ease. No word on pricing or release dates, but it may be packing the Snapdragon G2 Gen 1 processor. ANBERNIC has been suspiciously quiet this year after releasing a whopping 12 devices in 2024. Today the company finally announced its first device of 2025, and it looks like it might be a powerful alternative to popular retro Android gaming handhelds like the Retroid Pocket 5. The ANBERNIC RG-557 is a large device with a 5.48-inch HD AMOLED display. It’s the same size and rough design as the RG-556 from last March, but if rumors are true, it will pack far more power. The RG-556 packed a budget UNISOC Tiger T820 chipset, which generally tops off at PS2 emulation. The video above shows the new RG-557 comfortably playing demanding Android games, Wii U titles, and upscaled PS2 games, w ... Read full article.