Anbernic RG DS vs Anbernic RG DS Plus

AnbernicAnbernic RG DS$94 at launch, Dec 2025AnbernicAnbernic RG DS Plus$95 at launch, Sep 2026
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The main difference between the Anbernic RG DS and the Anbernic RG DS Plus is the sticks.

The Anbernic RG DS has two analog sticks; the Anbernic RG DS Plus has one.

Other differences

Which is better

Pocketability

Which fits in a pocket better?

Anbernic RG DS

The Anbernic RG DS (160 x 91 x 21.5 mm, 321 g). The Anbernic RG DS Plus is 166.5 x 95.5 x 23.5 mm, 345 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.

PS2

Which is better for PS2 games, the Anbernic RG DS or the Anbernic RG DS Plus?

Neither

Neither is built for PS2. They score 10 and 10 out of 100.

Price

Which costs less?

Tie

They launched at about the same price: $94 and $95.

GBA

Which is better for GBA games?

Tie

Both play GBA (100 and 100 out of 100).

Battery

Which has the bigger battery?

Tie

About the same: 4,000 and 4,000 mAh.

Side by side

Anbernic RG DSAnbernic RG DS Plus
Launch price$94$95
ReleasedDec 2025Sep 2026
Plays well up toDreamcastDreamcast
ShapeClamshellClamshell
SoftwareAndroidLinux
ChipRockChip RK3568RockChip RK3568
Memory3 GB1 GB
ScreenTwo screens: 4.0 x2 inch IPSTwo screens: 4.3 x2 inch IPS
Resolution640 x 4801024 x 768
Battery4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Weight321 g345 g
Size160 x 91 x 21.5 mm166.5 x 95.5 x 23.5 mm
Analog sticksDouble, symmetricalSingle, bottom
Hall effect sticksYesYes
L2 and R2Yes, side by sideYes, side by side
Wi-FiYesYes
Video outNoNo
Headphone jackYesYes

Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.

Emulation

  1. Anbernic RG DSAnbernic RG DS Plus
  2. Game Boy100100
  3. NES100100
  4. Genesis100100
  5. GBA100100
  6. SNES100100
  7. PS1100100
  8. DS100100
  9. N648585
  10. Dreamcast8080
  11. PSP7070
  12. Saturn5050
  13. GameCube2020
  14. 3DS2020
  15. PS21010

100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.

Full details

Anbernic RG DS: specs, screen fit and owner notes →Anbernic RG DS on eBay
Anbernic RG DS Plus: specs, screen fit and owner notes →Anbernic RG DS Plus on eBay

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