The main difference between the Logitech G CLOUD and the RG-556 is power.
The RG-556 scores 74 for PS2 against 76 on the Logitech G CLOUD, and 40 against 20 for Switch.
Other differences
- The RG-556 measures 223 x 90 x 15-25 mm and weighs 331 g; the Logitech G CLOUD measures 256.8 x 117.2 x 32.9 mm and weighs 463 g.
- The RG-556 launched at about $175 and the Logitech G CLOUD at about $300.
- The RG-556 has an AMOLED screen with true blacks; the Logitech G CLOUD uses an IPS panel.
- The Logitech G CLOUD has a 7.0 inch screen against 5.48 inches on the RG-556.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG-556The RG-556 (223 x 90 x 15-25 mm, 331 g). The Logitech G CLOUD is 256.8 x 117.2 x 32.9 mm, 463 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Logitech G CLOUD or the RG-556?
TieAbout the same: 76 and 74 out of 100.
Which costs less?
RG-556The RG-556, at about $175 at launch against $300. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
TieBoth run GBA at full speed and fill about the same share of the screen with even pixels: 67% of the Logitech G CLOUD's screen at 6x, 67% of the RG-556's screen at 6x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 6,000 and 5,500 mAh.
Side by side
| Logitech G CLOUD | RG-556 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $300 | $175 |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Mar 2024 |
| Plays well up to | Wii | Wii |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Android | Android |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | UNISOC Tiger T820 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 7.0 inch IPS 16:9 | 5.48 inch AMOLED 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Weight | 463 g | 331 g |
| Size | 256.8 x 117.2 x 32.9 mm | 223 x 90 x 15-25 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, asymmetrical | Double, asymmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | ? | Yes |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, stacked |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- Logitech G CLOUDRG-556
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
- Switch
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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