The RG505 Is A Huge Surprise!

The RG505 is the latest Anbernic console. There is always something to say about Anbernic consoles, but this one is different...

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[GameCubeGalaxy]

Great coverage on this new Anbernic device. Seeing it can run GameCube games fairly well certainly has me enticed.

[Markis]

I got the rg505 a few days ago and i love the build quality. The sticks, the buttons, even those shoulder buttons people are on the fence about I love. My fingers reach them easily so I have no problems using them comfortably. One thing though, is Retroarch working ok for everyone? Mine closes the minute I try to load Saturn games. I have the all bios there so its not that. I've only tried Saturn emulation though, beetle Saturn and Yabushi Sanshiro cores just close when trying to play games on them. Maybe its just Saturn emulation doesn't go well with Retroarch?

[jonathonearl]

Still enjoying my Gray ANBERNIC RG505! I also love the shiny silver ANBERNIC logo on the front of the handheld, makes the console look stylish. The inline triggers are surprisingly easy to reach. I don't care about it not having an hdmi out. I got a 1TB Sandisk micro sd for mine. I like the overall design of this handheld.

[adamc.]

my advice to those starting out on emu handheld is make your own game archive already. it's half of the fun, and i'm pretty sure you're gonna buy another one anyway.

[nsgames]

I hope that we can only up from here, regarding GC and PS2 games actually being playable on devices like this. Not to mention, devices that are not only solid overall, but are also being sold for good prices.

[maxiynacho]

I have both rg505 and rp3+. I prefer the retroid, better ergonomics, better size, stacked buttons, materials feel better too. But the rg505 has a way better screen and better start/select placements.
Overall, both are great devices but the rg505 is just not very comfortable for me.

[lesterbronson]

These look pretty cool. Question, how many handhelds do you currently have? I’m curious haha.

[maniac_magee]

Someone really needs to test 1tb micros in this device

[GeekyN]

Nice really seems like we're getting there with these devices.

[adrianveidt]

I want that Superman: For Tomorrow poster. 😂

[LukaNyan]

Just bought one.. I can't wait to test it!! Maybe I'll get a 512GB sd card for black friday (currently just have a 128GB)

[getclueless]

My sd didn’t have any games on it I feel finessed

[jaydarke]

Just ordered this. Was looking at the rp3+ but the 90 day turn around was a huge deal breaker for me. Anbernic offers 2 week delivery to most places.

[wopino]

Does anybody know if the oled screen displays the mura effect or stains on a dark gray/black screen that the launch ps vita oleds displayed? If so, is it just inherent to this first gen oled screen?

[army]

I really wish various systems & accessories would stop using those hideous Switch Lite colors.

[KyleRuggles]

The Odin is still better, you got 4k 1080p video out, you got analog shoulder buttons, a great build and the ability to root which is a game changer, but if lower res wii, gamecube and ps2 is fine, then I guess it's a better buy. All depends on what we want, do we want to settle or do we want some room? Ergonomics is also a big deal, the 505 must be a pain in the ass to game stream or play analog joystick dominate games, with given the placement of those shoulder buttons and how tall the device is in comparison to the analog joysticks.

I just just got my RP3+ now THAT is comfortable, and given it's pocketable, I think I'll probably be using this more often, just not for any racing games or more demanding wii and ps2 games, it helps these handhelds don't have the highest resolution.

[billberardi]

Steam deck > odin pro > RP3+ > RG505 > RG503