Key Takeaways
1. The Anbernic RG 557 features a 5.48-inch 1080p AMOLED display with touch input and is available in translucent purple and matte white colors.
2. The design includes RGB-lit joysticks and stacked shoulder buttons, with stereo speaker grills on the back.
3. Although the exact processor is not confirmed, the RG 557 demonstrated the ability to run demanding Android games smoothly.
4. Emulation capabilities were showcased, with games like The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Shadow of the Colossus running at high resolutions.
5. No pricing or release date has been announced yet, but further details are expected soon.
After a period of curiosity and various leaks, Anbernic has finally unveiled its newest Android handheld, the RG 557. In a fresh YouTube video released today, the device confirms many of the earlier rumors, including a stunning 1080p AMOLED display.
Design and Colors
The RG557 has a design that’s quite similar to its earlier model. The video reveals two color choices – translucent purple and matte white. Both variants come equipped with RGB-lit joysticks, which might be changeable, although this hasn’t been officially verified. The shoulder buttons seem to be stacked, and the stereo speaker grills are prominently displayed on the back of the device.
Screen and Interface
This handheld features a 5.48-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1920×1080 in a 16:9 aspect ratio. It also supports touch input, and the interface seen in the video resembles the RG front end that the company used in previous Android devices.
Performance and Games
While earlier leaks suggested that the RG 557 would use a Snapdragon G2 chipset, the official announcement has not yet confirmed the exact processor. However, the performance demonstrated in the video indicates that it can run demanding Android games like Honkai: Star Rail and Naraka: Bladepoint on high settings. Emulation demos showcased titles like The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Wii U), Shadow of the Colossus (PS2), Castlevania: Curse of Darkness (PS2), and Borderlands 2 (Vita), some of which were shown running at resolutions up to 4x.
No pricing or release date has been disclosed yet, but with the hardware details now officially revealed, a comprehensive launch announcement with specifications and additional information should be coming soon.
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