The Best 4:3 Handheld Yet? – Anbernic RG477M First Look

👉 Is the @ANBERNIC RG477M the ultimate 4:3 retro handheld? In this first look, Zu dives into Anbernic’s latest premium metal device just hours after unboxing it - and early returns are promising! With a 4.7” 120Hz LTPS display, high-end CNC aluminum shell, and the power to handle everything from NES and GBA to Dreamcast, GameCube, and even PlayStation 2, the RG477M might just be Zu's new dedicated 4:3 machine. This video covers design, performance, screen quality, emulation strengths, and why the 8GB/128GB version is the better deal. Spoiler: it's not perfect, but it's shockingly close. Join us as Zu and Gary go over d-pad placement, CRT shaders, black frame insertion, AI live translation for Japanese-only RPGs, and honest thermals talk (yes, the fan is loud). If you love handheld emulation, retro gaming in 4:3, or just want to see what might be the best classic gaming device of 2025, don’t miss this first impressions video on the Anbernic RG477M. The RG477M will go on sale at 3am PST on August 2nd. Early bird prices will be $220 and $270 for the 8 and 12 GB models respectively, and then they will jump up to $240 and $290 after the first 3 days. Russ' BFI/CRT Video: https://t.co/i6oIHTM6aI 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 The Anbernic RG477M is a handheld gaming device featuring a CNC aluminum alloy shell and a 4.7-inch LTPS display with a resolution of 1280x960 and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chipset, paired with either 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage, respectively. The device runs a custom version of Android and includes built-in AI translation features for in-game text. It supports a wide range of retro console emulators and includes dual analog sticks, a directional pad, face buttons, shoulder triggers, and active cooling via an internal fan. The RG477M is designed primarily for 4:3 aspect ratio gaming and includes a microSD slot for expandable game storage. 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 💸Featured items: Anbernic RG477M Direct: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG477M AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG477M_AE On sale August 2nd 3am Pacific 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS | https://handheld.deals ✨Became a Member or Patron👇 🌐All Our Links: https://rh-go.link 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 🎵 Music by Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) and SoundStripe 🎞️Production & Editing by SonyWWDD30 (and Gary for Zu's vids...sometimes) ⚠️ Disclaimer This description contains affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended for kids. All opinions are our own. #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ⌚Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - Color and Memory Options 02:29 - Device Tour/Button Testing 05:48 - Comparisons 06:50 - Screen 08:00 - Free Silicone Case 08:52 - Gaming Showcase (NES - PSP) 11:52 - Fan Noise 12:27 - Gaming Showcase (GameCube and PS2) 13:05 - Rumble Motor Problems 13:45 - AI Translation Features 15:29 - Flaws 18:00 - What Did We Learn? 19:45 - Thanks for watching!